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Beverly "Babe" Rogers

Beverly "Babe" Rogers

Dec 17, 2017

Beverly "Babe" Rogers, nee Spierowski, age 77; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Trish (Jerry) Cote, Terri Rosado and Michelle (Steve) Mateja; dearest grandmother of Katie, C.J., Patrick, Bobby, Joshua, Bella and the late Noah; dear sister of Bob (Darlene) Spierowski; cherished friend to many and will be missed by all.  Babe was a dedicated employee...

Penny Battaglia

Penny Battaglia

Dec 16, 2017

Penelope "Penny" Battaglia; beloved wife of August Sr.; cherished mother of August Jr. (Karen) and Steven; loving grandmother of Zoe, Frankie, Briana, Kylie and Taylor; dearest sister of Sharon (the late Ron) Lepianka, James (Hayde) Hides, Steve Hides, Wendy Barreca, Susan and Linda Hides; sister-in-law of Annmarie (Ken) Williamson, Joseph (Sandy) Battaglia, Rich (Liz) Battaglia and Debbie (John) Potempa. ...

Emma Flores

Emma Flores

Dec 13, 2017

Emma Flores, nee Rodríguez; Born in Colotlán, México; dearest daughter of Jesus and the late Elena Rodríguez;  beloved wife of Mario; loving mother of Mario, Noé (Marlén Valdivia-Flores) and Moises (Janet Perez-Flores); cherished grandmother of Anjelí Noemi, Kyra Elena, Isabel Amada and Sofia Emma; dear sister of Odilon (Marta) Rodríguez, Agustin (Virginia) Rodríguez and the late Ruben (Estela) Rodríguez. ...

Gino Rocconi

Gino Rocconi

Dec 12, 2017

Gino Rocconi, age 86; beloved husband of Almerina, nee Manoni; loving father of Carl (Anne) and Anna (John) Rooney; cherished Nonno of Ryan (Michelle) Rocconi, Brien Rooney (Mallory, Fiancée), Gino Rooney, Nicole Rocconi, Johnny Rooney, Rachel Rocconi and Christina Rooney; fond brother of Primo (Claudina), Gianni (Berta), the late Rina (Franco) Mancini and the late Severino (Maria); brother-in-law of the...

Cathleen Hansen

Cathleen Hansen

Dec 10, 2017

Cathleen Hansen, age 82, (nee Forrestal), Native of Ferrymountgarrett, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Peter (Nancy), Mary (Tom) Mahoney and the late Kevin; cherished grandma of Meghan Hansen, Kevin (Heather) and Katie Mahoney; proud great grandma of McKenna and Finn; dear sister of Brigid (Mogue) Bryne and the late James (Kathleen) Forrestal;...

Thomas Tommy Carrasco

Thomas Tommy Carrasco

Dec 7, 2017

Carrasco, Thomas ''Tommy" D., Loving son of Mary (the late Ray) Carrasco. Cherished brother of Mary, Laura, Joseph and the late Ray. Devoted half brother of Frank and the late Carmen. Fond uncle, Cousin and Friend of many. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th...

Rafael Rodriguez

Rafael Rodriguez

Dec 1, 2017

Rafael Rodriguez, 84, of Chicago, passed away Dec. 1, 2017.   Beloved wife of Eulalia, nee Colon; loving father of  Yolanda, Rafael, Frank, Judy, Harry, Pedro, Ramonita, William, Eliberto and the late David; cherished abuelo of many.  Rafael was an avid Cubs fan and a marathon bike rider.  He rode his bicycle until age 83.  Visitation Monday, Dec. 4 th...

Leo Stieber

Leo Stieber

Nov 28, 2017

Leo Stieber, Lifetime resident of Elmwood Park; beloved husband of the late Dorothy "Dottie" for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Richard (Dawn) and the late Robert (the late Linda); cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Matt), Jeffrey (Maggie), Ashley (Tom), Richie and Allison; great-grandfather of Quinn, Keira, Tristan, Leah, Emily, Vinny and Jackie; dear brother of Bill (Betty) Stieber and...

Dorothy "Dottie" Stieber

Dorothy "Dottie" Stieber

Nov 25, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" Stieber, nee Kleikamp. Lifetime resident of Elmwood Park; beloved wife of Leo Stieber for 62 wonderful years; loving mother of Richard (Dawn) and the late Robert (the late Linda); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Matt), Jeffrey (Maggie), Ashley (Tom), Richie and Allison; great-grandmother of Quinn, Keira, Tristan, Leah, Emily, Vinny and Jackie; dear sister of the late Roberta...

Roberta F. Reich

Roberta F. Reich

Nov 16, 2017

Roberta F. Reich, of Elmwood Park. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late James R. Sr.; Loving mother of James Jr. and Nancy; cherished grandmother of James III, Kristin, Jonathon, Jeffrey, Michael, Haley and Jillian; proud great grandmother of James IV, Matthew and Harper. Visitation Monday, November 20, 2017, from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 A.M....

James "Butch" Moretti

James "Butch" Moretti

Nov 15, 2017

James "Butch" Moretti, 85, longtime resident of Elmwood Park, passed away Nov. 15, 2017 after a prolonged illness that he fought with incredible determination.  Beloved husband of the late Joanne, nee Kirby; loving father of George (Leanne), Karen and the late Robert Moretti; cherished grandfather of Morgan, Michele, George, Gavin, Jimmy and Michael; dearest brother of William (the late...

Pauline T. Blair Buchar

Pauline T. Blair Buchar

Nov 14, 2017

Pauline T. Blair Buchar, ( nee Tomasetti); beloved wife of the late Honorable Robert Buchar; dear sister of the late John (the late Helen) Tomasetti and the late Caesar (Eleanor) Tomasetti; Will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and friends. Flowers are welcome or memorials in Pauline's memory can be made to...

Raymond S. Thomas

Raymond S. Thomas

Nov 10, 2017

Raymond S. Thomas, age 70, beloved husband of Margaret for 35 years; loving father of Karen (William) Gluckman, Kathleen Thomas and Jennifer (Omar) Ahmed; cherished grandpa of Kayla Sorrensen, Taylor Gluckman and Ryan Gluckman; dear brother of Donald (Gloria) Thomaszewski; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; a good friend to many. Lying-in-State Monday, November 13, from 10 am...

Janet D. Koke-Petrakis

Janet D. Koke-Petrakis

Nov 3, 2017

Koke-Petrakis, Janet D., treasured wife of the late Richard Koke; loving wife of Emanuel Petrakis; devoted mother of Mary (John) Damore, Jeannie (Joseph) Banno, Thomas (Cheryl) Petrakis, Deborah (Eric) Kallback, and James Koke-Petrakis; cherished grandmother of Dee Dee, Joey, Cassie, Christopher, Melissa, Brian and Scott; great grandmother of eleven; fond sister of Laurence and the late William and James...

Lucila A. Montes

Lucila A. Montes

Oct 31, 2017

Montes, Lucila A., Loving wife of Santos. Devoted mother of Humberto (Delores), Francisco, Jose Luis, Lucila (Mario) Duarte, Enrique (Heather) and Maria (Michael) Miranda and the late Maria Teresa Frutos. Dear sister of Evelia Sanchez. Dear grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 7. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Friday, prayers 8:45...

Jose "Nacho" I. Martinez

Jose "Nacho" I. Martinez

Oct 27, 2017

Martinez, Jose I. "Nacho" Beloved husband of Maria. Mr. Martinez was proud to be in the United States Navy. Cherished son of Ofelia (the late Jose A.) Martinez. Devoted father of Leo, Christina, and Ricardo Martinez. Step-father of Guadalupe Rodriguez. Loving grandfather of Clara, Rafael, Iylani and Camilla. Dear brother of Maria, Dora, Lupe, Carlos Martinez and Esmeralda Dominguez....

Abraham De La Mora, Sr.

Abraham De La Mora, Sr.

Oct 11, 2017

De La Mora, Abraham; Loving husband of Gabriela. Devoted father of Abraham Jr., Rene, Carmen, Gabriel, Juan Diego and Alejandro. Dear brother of five sisters and four brothers. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Sunday from 4-9p.m. Funeral Monday, Prayers 8:45 a.m. at Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North @76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to...

Josephine C. Glynn

Josephine C. Glynn

Sep 26, 2017

Glynn, Josephine C., (Co Monaghan Ireland) Beloved wife of the late William J. Sr., Devoted mother of Anne (Hector) Camarano, Maureen (Vince) Loiacono. Eileen Glynn, Joan (Dan) Gillespie, William J. Jr. (Kim), Michael (Kate) and the late Thomas Glynn. Dear grandmother of Christopher, John, Katie, Colleen, Sean, Maureen, Margaret and Billy. Great grandmother of Madeline and Sophia. Cherished sister...

Mary G. Spinuzza

Mary G. Spinuzza

Sep 21, 2017

Mary G. Spinuzza, 92, lifelong resident of Elmwood Park, passed away Sept. 21, 2017.  Visitation Sunday, September 24th, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park.  Prayers at the funeral home on Monday, September 25th at 9:15 a.m. before processing to St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00...

William Campbell

William Campbell

Sep 14, 2017

William Campbell, "Bill" Age 86, Proud Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of 49 years to Carol (nee Colletti); loving father of Tom (Tina) Dattalo, Sam (Karen) Dattalo, Cindy (Rob) Kolek, and Lori (Joe) Ligas; cherished grandpa of Tommy, Joe, Sam, Mike, and Nick Dattalo, Paige and Matthew Kolek, Megan, Emily, and Josh Ligas: dear brother of the late Margaret, Vera,...

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