Maria Zurita
Dec 7, 2018
Zurita, Maria, Beloved daughter of Tomasa and the late Andres Loving sister of Rudy (Tina), Andy, Arnie (Denise), Esther, Martha, Estela (Chris) Vanderkuyl, Micaela (Mike) Anderson, and Jose (Araceli) Ramirez. Fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, prayers 9:00 a.m. from the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave....
Rafael "Ralph" Calderon Sr.
Dec 2, 2018
Rafael N. Calderon Sr. "Ralph" of Elmwood Park, Age 81. Proud U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Veteran; beloved husband of 55 years to Marcella (nee Bell); loving father of Laura (Armensue), Karen (David) Zeller and Rafael N. II (Heather); cherished grandpa of Taylor and Breanna; dear brother of Fernando (Elena). Ralph never forgot the love from his grandmother Sara Avalos who...
Jack Bondelli Jr.
Nov 26, 2018
Jack Bondelli Jr., a long-time resident of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully at the age of 84. He retired from the Lyons Township School District and previously worked at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago for 26 years. He was the brother of Vince, Josephine (Al), and the late Phil (Jo-Anne). He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Dorothy Galiano
Nov 25, 2018
Galiano, Dorothy, nee; Zefferies, Jefferies Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Joseph "Joey" Dear grandmother of Mary "Buffa" and Dominique "Mik". Great grandmother of Dominic and Rocco. Fond sister of George and the late Buddy "Gus", Ange, Mary Ellen "Skinny", Rose, and Doris. Fond aunt of many; special aunt to Cheryl D'Amato. Devoted care giver to...
Evelyn I. Schmidt
Nov 22, 2018
Evelyn I. Schmidt, Beloved wife of the late John E. Schmidt; loving mother of Steve (Julie), John (Kitsa) and Alan (Kelly); dear grandmother of Steven (Amanda), Jeffrey (Elizabeth), Sara (Michael) Johnson, Rena (Tyler) Slovick, Michael (Kelly), Jeffrey (Sarah), Jennifer and Jessica; great-grandmother of ten. Lying in State, Wednesday, at St. Cyprian Church, 2601 Clinton, River Grove, from 9 a.m....
Filippo La Barbera
Nov 21, 2018
La Barbera, Filippo, Loving husband of Carmela nee: D'Alfonso. Devoted brother of the late Salvatore, Antonio, Michele, and Francesco. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, prayers 9:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North at 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Vincent Ferrer Church,...
Margaret Ann Taccio
Nov 18, 2018
Margaret Ann Taccio; beloved daughter of the late Rocco Sr. and Carmine, nee Falcone; loving sister of Mildred (the late Harold) Julian and preceded in death by Ben, Maria (William) Di Pidova, Frank, Nick (Betty), Angelina (Jerry) Mazzoni and Rocco Jr. To my 2 dearest friends, Agnes Snita and Louis Toledo, thank you with all my love.  Visitation, Wednesday,...
Minerva Ramirez
Nov 4, 2018
Mini was called home to God.  She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. Beloved wife of Luis Ramirez. Loving mother of the late Angel Lebron Jr. and Marcy Trujillo. Dear sister of the late Carlos Alberto Alvarez, Jose (Orquidia) Feliciano, Antonio (Maria) Feliciano, Aurea (late Neftali) DelRio, Dory (Hector) Gonzalez, Aide (Michael) Monette and Migdalia (David)...
Laurette C. Mumford
Oct 25, 2018
Laurette C. Mumford, nee Jaski, 63, of Elmwood Park, passed away Oct. 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mumford; loving sister of Michael (Deby) Jaski, William (Karen) Jaski and Camille (Zig) Popiolek; devoted daughter of the late Lee and Claire Jaski;  cherished aunt of Samantha, Michael, Robert, Valerie, Christopher, Steven and Elizabeth and great aunt of Cooper, Finn,...
Adele F. Schinski
Oct 12, 2018
Adele F. Schinski, age 88; beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Gary (Deborah), James (Frances), Mary (Kenn) Nigro and Catherine (Phil) Sampogna; cherished grandmother of Mark Nigro, Paul Nigro, Katie (Brandon) Zenker and Mary Sampogna. Visitation, Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North...
David Benavidez
Oct 9, 2018
David A. Benavidez, age 23; beloved husband of Cecilia; cherished son of Franklin Benavidez and Fanny Ordonez; loving brother of Gustavo, Mauricio and Daniela Benavidez; dearest grandson of Jacinto Benavidez; loving uncle of Di Angelo, Anthony, Adalynn, Yuliana, Julian, Sarahi Benavidez and Leilanie and Iliana Gonzalez; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Â Visitation, Sunday, at The Elms Funeral...
Halina Sadkowska
Sep 29, 2018
Halina Sadkowska, 74, passed away September 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Marian Sadkowski; loving mother of Janusz Sadkowski, Agata Ostaszewski,  Agnieszka (Mark) Kaschube and the late Stanislaw Sadkowski; cherished grandmother of Natalia and Mateusz Ostaszewski, Alexander and Vienna Kaschube and David Sadkowski. She will be missed by many family and friends in Poland and America. Visitation Friday from...
Jesus Velasquez
Sep 21, 2018
Jesus E. Velasquez, age 66, beloved husband of Consuelo Velasquez; loving father of Raul Velasquez, Heidy (Ivan) Reinoso, Marco (Leticia) Velasquez and Maria (Luwin) Flores; cherished grandfather of Carlos, Kimberly, Alexander, Thomas, Leonel, Andrea and Estefani. Visitation Monday, September 24, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral service time TBA at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park....
Dorothy P. Kowalski
Sep 13, 2018
Dorothy P. Kowalski, Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward (Cresencia), Peter (Laura), the late Karen Kriepke, the late Paul and the late Marie L. Kowalski, D.O.; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation, Wednesday, 4 – 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 10:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76...
Ray C. Stensrud
Sep 5, 2018
Ray C. Stensrud age 82, beloved husband of 55 years to Kathleen A. (nee Warrick); cherished uncle, cousin and friend to many. Moose Life Member, River Park, Lodge 2578. Visitation Sunday, from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Monday, 10:00 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, Procession to St. Celestine Church for 11...
Guillermina Boneta
Sep 3, 2018
Guillermina Boneta nee Mena, age 70, beloved wife of the late Domingo Boneta, Sr., loving mother of Manuel (Lydia) Avila, Maria Avila, Domingo (Judy) Boneta, Alvin Boneta, Oscar (Nancy Martinez) Boneta and Sandra Boneta; cherished Abuelita of Cynthia Avila, Oscar Boneta, Jr., Angelo Boneta, Nathalie Boneta, Jonathan (Sabrina) Boneta, Jenissa Boneta, Frankie Boneta, Nathan Boneta, Markos Carmona, Syier Torres,...
Daniel J. Kenney
Aug 22, 2018
Kenney, Daniel J., Loving husband of Susan, nee: Mathisen. Devoted father of Tiffany (Johnny LaCalamita) Kenney and Sean (Anita) Kenney. Cherished Papa of Mikayla, Cassidy, Deagan, Daniel and Willa. Dear brother of Timothy, Deborah, Karen (Walt Barry) Kenney, Mark (Judy) and John (Valerie) Kenney. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving friend, coach and mentor to many. Visitation...
Alan S. Wilson
Aug 17, 2018
Alan S. Wilson, 70, of Elmwood Park, passed away August 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Renee', nee Biancalana; loving father of Kelly Wilson (Todd Franiuk), Shanna (Brian) Russell and Ross Wilson; cherished grandfather of L.B. and Brie Russell. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, August 21 st , 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service at...
Benjamin Joseph Badalamenti
Aug 16, 2018
Benjamin J. Badalamenti Age 76, beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving father of Ben; cherished grandpa of Benjamin Anthony and Andrew; dear brother of the late Peter and the late Louis (Marjorie); will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Monday 9 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home...
