Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  Sister of the late Virginia Powrsznik, Tony and Bruno Jaroszek. Fond sister in law of Margaret (the...

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...

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....

Feb 7, 2017

Lossau, Michael D. Loving husband of Mary Ann nee: Russell. Devoted father of Steven Anderson. Proud grandfather of Jayden, Justin and Autumn. Cherished brother of Debbie (Jeff) Kozlowski, Julie Hendrickson, Tina (Bruce) Hadley and the late Michele Tyma. Step father of James (Adiline) Lawson. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb....

Feb 4, 2017

Nancy Rose Prange (nee Gabriele); born March 25 th , 1922 in Chicago, IL to the late Josephine & Antonio Gabriele; passed away at home, in the comfort of her family, on February 4 th , 2017; beloved wife of the late Clarence "Doc"; loving mother of Pepina "Pepi", Larry (Patricia), Terry (Nancy), Renata (Wayne), Jolana (Vito), and Jerry;...

Feb 2, 2017

Gregory F. Gagliano, Passed Suddenly, Thursday, February 2, 2017, age 28; Beloved son of Gregory A. and Susan M., nee Belpedio; loving brother of Tina Marie and Lisa Rose (Danny) Bonelli; cherished uncle of Marissa and Emily; dearest grandson of Helen and the late Sam "Babe" Belpedio and the late Lucille and Ignatius Gagliano; dearest nephew and cousin to...

Jan 25, 2017

Mary C. Donlan, nee Carmody; born September 15, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Catherine and John Carmody; at rest January 25, 2017; beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; loving mother of Maureen, Brian (Tracey), Terry (Nancy) and Tom (Alison); dearest grandmother of Kelley, Brooke, Patrick, Joseph, Sean, Courtney, Andrew, Ryan and Jack; dear sister of Nancy (Gus)...

Jan 20, 2017

Lopez, Bienvenido F. Beloved husband of the late Josefina. Loving father of Janet (Manny) Betancourt, Lillian (Angel Olivo) Lopez, Lourdes (Elvin Ruiz) Lopez and Ben (Nicole) Lopez. Fond grandfather of Rafael, Lydia, Janelly, Esteban, Melody, Lynette, Benny, E.J. and Josie and great grandfather of Jayden and Ava. Cherished companion of Juanita Munoz. Visitation, Sunday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral prayers;...

Jan 10, 2017

Horn, James C. Beloved husband of Helen. Devoted father of Sarah (the late Roger Johnson) Guiding grandfather of Mitchell. Fond brother of the late Charles.  Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state, Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Arrangements by Elms Funeral...

Jan 5, 2017

Belsito, Carmelina Beloved wife of the late Antonino. Devoted mother of Marie and the late Nicholas. Cherished Nonna of Gaetano DiGiacinto, Antonino and Isabella Belsito. Treasured sister of Mary Bernardo and the late Frances Giacalone. Fond aunt of many nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. until time of prayers, 10:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home,7600 W. Grand Avenue Elmwood...

Dec 31, 2016

Patrick McCoy, Beloved husband of Nancy, nee Mathis; loving father of the late John; cherished grandfather of Nicole and Allison McCoy; dearest son of the late Edward and Margaret McCoy; son-in-law of Elaine and the late Robert Mathis; dear brother of Sandi (Rafael) Saldana and the late James (Roberta) McCoy; brother-in-law of Karen (John) Wisinski and the late Richard...

Dec 29, 2016

Lillian E. Jones, Age 91, of Elmwood Park, passed away December 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William; Loving mother of Thomas(LaDonna)Swanson, William(Cathy)Swanson, Michael Swanson, Deborah Fickenscher and Julie(Mark)Withrow; Cherished grandmother of Debra Jones and a host of other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, December 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....

Dec 21, 2016

Alejandrina "Tita" Garcia      1953 – 2016

Visitation Monday, December 26, 2016, from 4 p.m. until time of Service at 7:30 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park.  Interment Private.  For information 708-453-1234

Dec 14, 2016

Virginia Deckert (nee Kmiec) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Deckert; loving mother of Carl (Gloria) Kmiec, Sydney (the late Sue) Wells, Michael (Margie Kirkland) Wells, Elaine (Joseph) Stefanec; cherished grandmother of 12; proud great grandmother of 26. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 P.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on...