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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Karen A. Hutchison
Jul 7, 2017
Karen A. Hutchison, beloved mother of Tina Martinez. Loving grandmother of Claurissa (John) Hale, Nicole Warren and Steven Martinez. Devoted great- grandmother of Kelly and Nevaeh. Dear sister of Jerome Grabrick. Interment Private. Arrangements by Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234.
Thomas 'Tommy' Keith
Jul 5, 2017
Thomas 'Tommy' Keith, age 62; beloved husband of Kathy; loving brother of Christine (Jeff) Monahan and Judith (Roger) Smith; dearest brother-in-law of Lee Manges, Laura (Jerry) Jackson and the late Al (Char) Manges; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was a friend to everyone he met, and will be missed by all. Visitation, Friday, from 4 to...
Irene Gawlik
Jun 26, 2017
Irene Gawlik, nee Pajak; age 91; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Bob, Jerry (Grace) and Tom (Judy); dear grandmother of Scott, Lisa (Jerry), Sherry (Joe), T.J. and Michael; great-grandmother of Brianna, Tyler, Kaitlin, McKenna and Emersyn. Proud and dedicated volunteer for the V.F.W. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Friday, 10 a.m. at...
M. Catherine Belmonte
Jun 23, 2017
Catherine "Kay" Belmonte Nee: Catrambone. Loving wife of the late Dominic. Devoted mother of Valerio (Rita), Dominic (Mary Lee) Belmonte and Mary Theresa (Michael) Lindhartsen. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Michael, Mary Beth, Nicolas, Sean, Patrick, Catie and Michael. Great grandmother of 14. Beloved sister of Arthur (Terri), Leticia, Sister Nicola B.V.M. Catrambone and the late Tessie (Ralph) Galluzzi, Joseph, Eugene...
Aleta Y. Hayes
Jun 22, 2017
Aleta Y. Hayes, at rest June 22, 2017, age 70; Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, June 28th, from 10 a.m. until time of Service 1 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Â In lieu of flowers, donation to AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Would be appreciated. Â For information 708-453-1234 or...
Joseph Anthony Catrambone
Jun 16, 2017
Joseph Anthony Catrambone, Jr (58)
September 11, 1958 to June16, 2017
Joseph was a kind and compassionate person and devout in his faith. His unconditional love for his children, grandchildren, family and friends brought great joy to their lives. He was a committed educator and administrator in primary education. Â Over the course of his career,...
Ferne E. Triggs
Jun 10, 2017
Ferne Evelyn Elin Triggs, nee Alexanderson; Went home to the Lord June 10, 2017, Age 98; beloved wife of the late Leonard T.; loving mother of Laurene (Michael) Grant; cherished grandmother of Kristopher (Courtney) Grant and Kourtney (Patrick) Butler; dear sister of the late Clyde and the late Glenn Alexanderson; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews; lifelong...
Roberto Paz
May 31, 2017
"Good father, good husband, good man"
Paz, Roberto, Beloved husband of Starr nee: Bliznick. Devoted father of Roberto Jr. (Fiancé Kristin), Ruben (Elizabeth), Daniel, and Olive Paz. Loving brother of Consuelo "Connie" Nieves, Gladys Burgos, Miriam Burgos, Jose "Pepi" Burgos, Martha (Lewis) Knight, and Maria "Ceci" Rey. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Wake...
Violet Lustgarten
May 24, 2017
Violet Lustgarten, nee Wooldridge, age 96; Beloved wife of the late Harold M.; loving mother of Enid Kempe, Harold (Lisa), Charles (Kathy) and the late Edward; dearest grandmother of Vanessa Kempe, Sarah Dawson, Jeffrey, Brian, Charles, Ashley (Matthew) Okigawa and Brett; great-grandmother of Noelle and Charlotte Dawson. Visitation Tuesday, May 30, from 9 a.m. until time of Service, 11...
Paula E. Donichy
May 15, 2017
Beloved wife of Laurance. Cherished sister of Marsha Hudak and David Hyrczyk. Devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Friday, prayers 9:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North @76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Cyprian for Mass of the Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. (708)453-1234 or...
Wladyslaw Jozef Nowak
May 15, 2017
Wladyslaw Jozef Nowak "Wladek" Age 60, devoted son of Irene and Edward Nowak; beloved husband of 38 years to Malgorzata; loving father of Angelika (Wojciech) Zdanowski, Magdalena Nowak, Malwina Nowak, Sebastian Nowak, Mariusz Nowak; proud dziadzu of Kevin Zdanowski and Johnny Sitkowski; dear brother of Anna (the late Emil) Dzik and Malgorzata (the late Marek) Legiec; will be missed...
Robert J. Bernett
May 12, 2017
Robert J. Bernett, Age 97; beloved husband of Marge (Scarpaci) and the late Josephine; loving father of Lawrence (Carol) and Terrence (Carolyn); dear step-father to Mary Beth (Rudy) Thielenhouse and the late Michael Scarpaci; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand...
Gary J. Dobrino
May 8, 2017
Gary John Dobrino, 57 years, of Chicago passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 in River Grove, Illinois. Gary was born July 28, 1959 in Chicago to the late Tina Francis (nee Manzella) and Michael A. Dobrino. He attended Holy Cross high school in River Grove, Illinois where he helped arrange the first computer lab at the age of 16....
Clara J. Lenisa
May 3, 2017
Clara J. Lenisa, Age 80; loving mother of Michael (Cheryl) and Karen (Sam) Dattalo; cherished grandma of Michael (Suzanne), Robert, Samuel, Michael and Nicholas; proud great-grandma of Isabelle and Elizabeth; dear half-sister to David Szabo and Susan Horn; fond aunt and cousin to many.
Born in Hungary, Clara Szabo immigrated to the United States in 1950 when...
Bernice V. Heidenreich
May 2, 2017
Bernice V. Heidenreich nee Hunt, age 104, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Martin (Barbara) , Thomas (Judy) and the late Dorothy; daughter –in-law and cherished caregiver Rose Marie (Sue) Heidenreich; fond grandmother of David (Tina) and Julia; dear daughter of the late Anna and Martin Hunt; sister to the late Alice Hunt and Beatrice Andrew;...
Ralph J. Ciangi
May 1, 2017
Ciangi, Ralph J., Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ann Ciangi. Loving father of Michelle Franck, devoted grandfather of Lisa and Teresa. Great grandfather of Isabelle. Beloved brother of Irene (Mike) Marianek. Fond uncle of Michael (Theresia) Marianek and great uncle of Milan and Mika Schumann. Visitation, Saturday 4-8 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W....
Gabriella Onesti
Apr 22, 2017
Gabriella Onesti, nee Gabellini, Born July 31, 1925, at peace April 22, 2017, Age 91; Â beloved wife of the late Albert J.; loving mother of Ron (Elena), Victoria and Richard (Kelly); cherished Nonna of Ethan, Sebastian, Giuliana, and Maximiliano; dearest sister of the late Liana (Mario) Borin, the late Manuela (the late Gaynor) Gibson; sister-in-law of Rosemary (the late...
Maryann Imielski
Apr 20, 2017
Maryann Imielski nee Regan, age 64, beloved wife of James Imielski; loving mother of Matthew Imielski; dear sister of Terry (Amy) Regan, Art (Brenda) Regan, Pat Regan, Tim (Diane) Regan, Danny Regan and Lori (Michael) Guesse. Cherished Aunt of many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial visitation Sunday, April 30, from 4 to...
Laverne F. Witt
Apr 20, 2017
LaVerne F. Witt, age 90, beloved wife of the late George J. Witt; loving mother of Jim (Kim) Witt, Craig (Michele) Witt and Scott (Teresa) Witt; cherished grandmother of Chris (Allison) Witt, Erin (Mark) Bettenhausen, Ryne (Kathleen) Witt, Andy Witt, Elliot Witt, Ethan Witt and Erica Witt; great-grandmother of Mary Kathryn, James, Caroline, Emelia, Claire and Maeve; fond aunt...
James C. Demos
Apr 15, 2017
Demos, James C. Vietnam Veteran, very dear friend of Jacquie Bautista. Devoted father of Jimmy, Sandy (Rich) Trio, Roland, Matt (Christine) and Andrea Demos. Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Brandon, Alexia, Sophia, Olivia and Brooke. Loving Brother of Tom (Connie) Demos. Fond Uncle and Friend of many. Champion Chess Player and Election Judge for Elmwood Park. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, 4/19/17...
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