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Aleta Y. Hayes

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.  In lieu of flowers, donation to AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Would be appreciated.  For information 708-453-1234 or...

Joseph Anthony Catrambone

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.  Over the course of his career,...

Ferne E. Triggs

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

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.

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Violet Lustgarten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gabriella Onesti

Apr 22, 2017

Gabriella Onesti, nee Gabellini, Born July 31, 1925, at peace April 22, 2017, Age 91;  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

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

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

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...

Anthony Peter Bernardi

Anthony Peter Bernardi

Apr 8, 2017

Anthony Peter Bernardi, age 87, decorated U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War. Beloved husband of Pierina; loving father of Nicholas (Donna) and Lisa (Randolph) Chilik; cherished Nonno of Anthony, Nicholas, Nathan, Evan and Aubury. Lying in State, Wednesday, April 12, from 9:30 am until time of Mass, 10:30 am at St. Francis Borgia Chapel, 8033 W. Addison St., Chicago. Interment All...

Dr. James D. Izzo

Dr. James D. Izzo

Mar 27, 2017

Dr. James D. Izzo, at rest March 27, 2017, age 63; beloved son of the late Sam and Ann Izzo; cherished brother of Phyllis (the late Bert) Welker, John (Dina) Izzo and Nancy A. (Terrence) Prange; loving uncle of many.  James is a proud Alumni of St. Patrick High School, Lewis College and Loyola School of Dentistry, Class of...

Vincent R. Vierra

Vincent R. Vierra

Mar 27, 2017

Vincent R. Vierra passed peacefully on March 27, 2017.  A friend to many. He was a kind hearted man that would help anyone.  He found his passion in IT Technology, Sciences and Reading and loved the warmer weather of Florida. However, his heart was where his home was with his family and friends in the neighborhood he...

Nancy C. Corpolongo

Nancy C. Corpolongo

Mar 25, 2017

Nancy C. Corpolongo, nee Cirrincione; beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Marijo; dearest sister of Cecelia (the late Joseph) Puntarello, Angeline (the late Bernard) DeFano and Frances (Joseph) Leonardo; cherished aunt to many. Nancy was a dedicated teacher of the arts at Dempster Junior High and Friendship Junior High.  Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Friday,...

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