Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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,...
Elaine M. Iwicki
Mar 23, 2017
Elaine M. Iwicki, Age 90; beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of James (Eva) Iwicki and Barbara (Erik) Johnson; dearest grandmother of David and Thomas Johnson; cherished daughter of the late Stanley B. and Mary K. Galenski; dear sister of Richard (the late Diane) Galenski and Grace (the late Rudy) Braglia. Memorial Visitation, Friday, June 9,...
Jorge "George" Cajigas
Mar 19, 2017
Jorge A. Cajigas "George"; Age 58, beloved son of Maria and the late Alberto, loving father of Cynthia; cherished brother of Angela and the late Madeline; dear uncle of Christopher; great uncle of Anneliese and Christopher Anthony. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of George to a charity of choice. Memorial gathering Friday, from 4...
Edna E. Baez
Mar 14, 2017
Edna Enid Baez, age 69; beloved mother of Carlos (Maribel), Valerie and Christine; cherished grandmother of Cory, Johnathon, Joshua and Nathaniel; great-grandmother of Sonaly. Memorial Gathering, Saturday, March 18 th from 1 p.m. until time of Service 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 2555 Central Avenue in Chicago. Please omit flowers. For information The Elms Funeral Home...
Robert J. Juran
Mar 12, 2017
Robert J. Juran, age 93; beloved husband of 70 years to Dorothy, nee Lauk; loving father of Robert R. (Robin), the late Jean (Louis) Becker and the late Ronald (Ann); cherished grandfather of six; great-grandfather of seven. Proud WWII US Army Veteran. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600...
John F. Ligmanowski
Mar 12, 2017
John F. Ligmanowski, age 84; Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; loving father of John (Violet), Debbie (Mario) Novelli, Donna (Mike) St. Denis and Joe; dearest grandfather of five; great-grandfather of two; fond brother of Jerome (Dolores) and the late Raymond (the late Joan). Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 10:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral...
Jerome W. Nega
Mar 2, 2017
Jerome W. Nega, Age 77; beloved husband of Marge, nee Gianfrancesco; loving father of David (Anna) and Lisa (Brad) Ripka; dearest grandfather of Gregory, Brandon and Jeffery; fond brother of Frank (the late Diane); dear brother-in-law and cherished uncle to many. Visitation, Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....
Rosalia E. Coronato
Feb 28, 2017
Rosalia E. Coronato, nee Lostumbo; age 84, beloved wife of the late Giovanni; loving mother of Mario (Alka), Claudia (Vincenzo) Mammana-Lupo and Rose (Eddie) Fields; dearest grandmother of Anthony, Michael (Jessica), Vincent, Courtney, Alyssa and Tyler; cherished aunt and friend of many. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600...
Benjamin Martin
Feb 24, 2017
Martin, Benjamin. Beloved husband of Maria; Devoted father of Arturo (Marisela), Martin, Alicia (Ignacio) Torres, Benjamin (Kylah) Martin, Lilia (Elias) Garcia, Osbaldo (Catalina) Martin, Elias Martin, Gerardo Martin and the late Moises; Cherished grandpa of 20. Visitation Monday, 3 P.M.- 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers 11 A.M. Tuesday, February 28 at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood...
Juventina Alanis
Feb 23, 2017
Juventina Alanis, age 91, beloved mother. grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral Prayers 8:15 am at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Procession to St. Genevieve Church for 9 am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
Wilson Vazquez
Feb 22, 2017
Wilson Vazquez; beloved husband of Rosa; loving father of Wilson (Lydia) and Madelyn (David Rivas); dearest grandfather of Justin (Stefany Rebollar), Xiomara, Kiara, Destiny, Giomani, Damari and Daviel; great-grandfather of Justin; fond brother of Pedro (Noelia), Jose (Iris), Gloria (Nelson), Sarvador, Ernestina, Ada (Norberto), Margarita (Horacio), Anna (Julio), Millie (Junior), Luis (Mary), Angel (Cris) and Jaime (Billie); brother-in-law of...
Richard J. Mccarthy
Feb 21, 2017
McCarthy, Richard J., Retired CPS, Secondary and Special Ed. Loving brother of John E. McCarthy and the late William. Devoted brother in law of Lorraine McCarthy. Cherished uncle of John F., Kathleen (Robert) Monty and Molly (Zachary) Eitel. Fond great uncle of Daniel, Allison, Andrew, Samuel and Lilah. Visitation Friday, 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers, Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Zimmerman-Harnett...
Nancy M. Guido
Feb 18, 2017
Nancy M. Guido, nee Duncan; age 82; beloved wife of the late Thomas; dearest sister of Judy (the late Herbert) Wiegel; dear aunt of Herbert and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Wiegel, Dianne (Oscar) Punkay, Dennis (Mary) Guido and David (Theresa) Guido; great-aunt to Marissa and Morgan Wiegel, Marc Punkay, Aaron and Evan Guido. Nancy was a devoted employee of 43 years...
Maryann Center
Feb 18, 2017
Maryann Center, Wife of the late Charles Dinaso; loving mother of Joseph, Bernie (Nancy) Center and Anthony (Samantha Anderson) Dinaso; dearest grandmother of Lisa, Joey, Gabby, Zachary and Christian Center and Nico Dinaso; great-grandmother to Jason; loving sister and "OohLaLa" of Betty (George) Baldock and Josephine (Anthony) Soskich; beloved aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, February 23, 2017...
Irene G. Poreda
Feb 12, 2017
Poreda, Irene G., devoted wife of 59 yrs. to Robert. Proud mother of Joseph (Kathy) and Paul (Diane Krueger) Poreda. Devoted daughter of the late Peter (Anna) Jaroszek. Dear grandmother of John, Richard, Nick and Kevin. Great grandmother of Cole and Adalyn. Â Sister of the late Virginia Powrsznik, Tony and Bruno Jaroszek. Fond sister in law of Margaret (the...
Rita F. Ericksen
Feb 10, 2017
Rita Florence Ericksen nee Salo, age 84, beloved wife of the late Einar; loving mother of Amy (Dale) Kerner and the late Peter Ericksen; cherished grandmother of Edward and Ashley; dear daughter of the late John and Eva Salo. She will be missed by her family and friends. Visitation from 10 am until time of service 11 am at The...
Helen M. Quaid
Feb 9, 2017
Helen M. Quaid, nee Hoepke; age 90; beloved wife of the late Joseph F.; loving mother of Barbara (Stuart) Joseph, Michael, the late Joseph Jr. and the late Margaret; dearest grandmother of Daniel Joseph, Michael C. (Krystyl) Quaid and Patrick Joseph. Lying in State, Monday, February 13, 2017 from 9:15 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m. at St....
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