Obituaries

Dec 13, 2016

Krabbe, David M., Loving husband of Kelly Ann, nee: Kozyra. Dear son of Erwin"Butch" and Mary Krabbe. Dear son in law of Don (Kathy) Kozyra. Fond brother of Brian, Heather and the late Tylor. Brother in law of James (Paige) Kozyra. Lying in state, Wednesday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass, 10:00 a.m. at St. Celestine...

Dec 10, 2016

Jennifer C. Snarski, age 41 of Chicago. Cherished daughter of Bonnie (nee Dougan) and Raymond Snarski Jr., beloved sister of Shawn (Libby) Snarski, Jeremy (Kelly Kishel, Fiancée) Snarski, and Jessica Grant, bedazzling aunt of Devin, Justin, and Alexander, special niece and cousin to many. Please wear an item of red in remembrance of Jennifer to the services. ...

Dec 6, 2016

Mary L. Calzolari, Devoted Godmother of Paula and Delio Calzolari. Lying In State, Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. William Church , 2559 N. Sayre Ave., Chicago, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 708-453-1234.

Nov 30, 2016

Sonnia Falcon, age 72, beloved wife of the late Germinal; loving mother of Marlene (Moises) Alcantar and Guillermo (Lisa) Falcon; cherished grandma of Jacqueline, Veronica, Brianna, Kayla, Sofia and Emma. Born August 2, 1944 in Havana, Cuba to Raul and Adela Valdes.  Sister of  late Otto and Zulma.  Married Germinal on Valentine's Day 1964.  They migrated to the U.S....

Nov 27, 2016

John G Iturbide age 76 passed away peacefully with his family on Sunday Nov 27th 2016 He was born on September 11th 1940 in Zacatecas, Mexico. The son of  Phillip and Leonor (Narveaz) Iturbide. John is survived by his brothers  Joseph (Karen ), Louis "Corky", former spouse Lynn English, daughter Jolie (Mike) , Stepdaughters Holly and Vicki (Dallas) Grandaughters Violet,...

Nov 15, 2016

Duffin , John L., loving brother of Margaret (Lawrence) O'Reilly. Cherished uncle of John (Maureen) and Gary (Christine) O'Reilly. Great uncle of Heather, Alex, Matthew and Timothy O'Reilly. Visitation, Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North @76 th Ave.)Elmwood Park. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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Nov 14, 2016

Vernon F. LaPierre, age 88; Proud US Army Korean War Combat Veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart; beloved  husband for 55 years to the late Lucille M., nee Hickey; son of the late Frank and Anna; loving father of Maureen P., Eileen M. and the late Kathleen A.; cherished grandfather of wounded and decorated Iraq and...

Nov 14, 2016

Paul E. Okulinski, 71, of Chicago, IL passed suddenly on November 14, 2016 in Key West, FL. Beloved husband of 45 years of Virginia "Ginny" (nee Alvarez); devoted father of Charles (Patricia) and Jeanette; cherished brother of Patricia (the late Tony) Tripoli and Jo Ann (Richard) Reksel; loving son-in-law of Chris Dounias; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews;...

Nov 7, 2016

Ladislada "Lala" García age 85,  born in La Escondida, Tepehuanas, Durango, México went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Doña Lala is survived by her dearest children: Arturo, Tony, Lalo and María.  Cherished Grandmother of 21. Great Grandmother of 22. Great-great Grandmother of 2.  Lala was proceeded in...

Nov 7, 2016

Helen Strong, nee Michalowski; age 91; beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Diane (Mike) Tinetti, Audrey (Ron) Carleton, David (Denise) and the late Donna; dearest grandmother of Jessica (Tom), Matthew, Steven, Nicole, Caitlynn, Austin, Valerie and Allison; great-grandmother of Brayden; Family and friends to meet, Saturday, Nov. 12 th at St. Francis Borgia Chapel,   8033 W....

Oct 29, 2016

Hilda Hembekides, age 87, beloved wife of the late Theodore Hembekides; loving mother of Gregory (Elizabeth) Hembekides and Dany (Susan) Hembekides; cherished Omama of Paul, Maria and Grace. Memorial Gathering Wednesday at The Elms Funeral Home 7800 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 10:30 a.m.  In lieu...

Oct 16, 2016

Fred Barone, Born June 22, 1934, At rest October 16, 2016; beloved husband of Dolores, nee Lumino; cherished father of Cynthia; loving brother of Jerome, the late Antoinette (Michael) LaValle and the late Richard (Rosemarie); brother-in-law of Patricia (the late Dennis) Marino; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation, Friday, from 4 p.m. until time of Service 8...

Oct 14, 2016

Michael Collins; beloved husband of Donna; loving father of Louisiana (Greg) Lombardo; cherished grandfather of Francesca, Michael, Anthony and Alexis Lombardo; dearest brother of Adina Arama (Brett Hallibough); dear uncle of Ronald and Bruce (Alicia) Arama; Michael will be missed by his beloved dog Julie.  Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600...

Oct 12, 2016

Pedro Aguilar-Tejeda, age 85; beloved husband of Maria, nee Radillo; loving father of Victor, Eloisa, Jorge, Ramon, Reynalda, Pedro and the late Lucila; dearest grandfather and great-grandfather of many.  Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mass...

Oct 9, 2016

Siska, Dorothy A. (nee: Fergon) age 93. Beloved wife of 69 years of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Janet (Jeremy) Rogers, Lynn (John) Murphy, the late Carol, Mark (Beth), Tom (Pam) Siska. Proud grandmother of Aimee and Katy (George Wichelns) Rogers, Carol Murphy (fiancé Matthew McGrory), Marjorie, Melissa and Alexander, Sarah, Matthew, Emily and Alyssa Siska. Great grandmother...

Oct 7, 2016

Negron, Marites T., Loving wife, of Miguel DCN, devoted mother of Tiffany, Michael and Brittany. Cherished daughter of the late Felix and Cecilia Tactaquin. Fond sister of Roberto (LaRonda) Tactaquin, Josie Tactaquin and Victoria (Ramoncito) Tactaquin-Balce. Dear daughter in law of Ada. Adored aunt and friend of many. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....

Sep 29, 2016

Max H. Moen, Age 66, of Elmwood Park, passed away September 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen nee Kasperek; Loving father of Eric (Amarilyslily) and Jessica. Visitation Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand, Elmwood Park. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Loyola Medical Center. For info....

Sep 29, 2016

Grazyna Fudala, loving wife of Boguslaw; cherished mother of Przemyslaw and Kornelia; devoted grandmother of Milosz; dedicated doggymom of Bobbie. Visitation Friday, October 7th 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand, Elmwood Park.Funeral Mass Saturday, October 8th, St.Monica Church 5136 N. Nottingham, Chicago, IL. Interment Poland. For more info 708-453-1234.

Sep 25, 2016

Raymond L. Stompor, age 89, U.S. Navy, WW II Veteran, of Elmwood Park, IL. Beloved husband of 52 years to Joann (Linko); loving dad of Christopher (Leslie), Louise Stompor, Rosann (William) Prosser; cherished grandfather of Lauren, Madison, Allison, Jessica, Brian and Griffin; dear brother of Sylvia Shearin and the late Irene and Clair. Proud UAW member of 45 years at...

Sep 21, 2016

Age, 87, Beloved wife of the late Clarence; Loving mother of Patricia(George)Ippolito, Loretta Schak, Margaret "Peggy"(John) Stocchetti and the late Bernadette Bolton; Cherished gram of Brian (Patrice), Annette, Nora, Karen(Noah), Jason(Michell), Amanda; Proud great- grandma of Kaitlin, Alex, Luke, Jaycob, Brianna; Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a St. Jude...