Obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2016

Ned Mani 1975-2016

Sep 18, 2016

Family gathering Saturday 10 A.M. to 11 A.M Procession to Elmwood Cemetery.

Sep 14, 2016

Azucena "Susie" Zabala, at rest September 14, 2016, age 79; Family and Friends to meet Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at St. Cyprian Church 2601 Clinton Street, River Grove to Celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

Sep 13, 2016

Ted F. Kunges, at rest September 13, 2016, age 84.  Family and Friends to meet, Monday, September 19, 2016 at St. Cyprian Church 2601 Clinton Street, River Grove from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.  Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donation to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.  Arrangements...

Sep 8, 2016

Violet A. Olszewski, age 91; beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mom of Cynthia (Michael) Kelly; cherished grandma of Jennifer (Brian), Katherine (Michael), and Laura (Shaun); proud Gigi of Jameson, Charlotte, and Violet; dear sister of Joseph (the late Virginia) Bandur. She will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors, and especially her furry friend...

Sep 6, 2016

Bernadeen Ann Noll, age 88; beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Martha Noll (Steve Hess), Cristine Noll (Doug Brown) and Carolyn (James) Johnson; dear grandfather of Daniel, Jessica and Mary Lucas, Clara (Nathan) Idstein and Brian Johnson; great-grandfather of Jonathan, Raina and Liliana. Visitation Monday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 1 p.m. at The Elms...

Sep 4, 2016

Maria Alberti, nee Calderone. Beloved wife of the late Franco; cherished mother of Salvatrice (Patrick) Gavin; loving Nonna of Frank and Jack; dearest sister of Vicky (Dominic) Amodeo, Mae (the late Frank) Messina, Rose (the late Larry) Stark, Cira (the late Phil) Santoiemma and Frank (Maureen) Calderone; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews, friend to all. Visitation Wednesday 4...

Sep 2, 2016

Rena Santacaterina (nee Bartolomei)

Longtime resident of River Grove and St. Cyprian Parish. Born July 22, 1928, at rest September 2, 2016. Beloved wife of 66 years to Leno Santacaterina, cherished mother of Nancy (Thomas Donohoe), Susan (Charles Sanders), Judy (Matt Swan), Michael (Mary Ellen), and Amy. Devoted Nonni to Kevin (Erin) Donohoe, Brian (Katie) Donohoe, Jackie...

Aug 30, 2016

Kevin Hansen, age 57; beloved son of Cathleen (nee Forristal) and the late Peter; loving brother of Peter (Nancy) and Mary (Tom) Mahoney; fun uncle of Meghan Hansen, Kevin (Heather) and Katie Mahoney; proud great uncle of McKenna and Finn. Loyal friend to many. Funeral Mass Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at 11 AM at Ascension Church 801 S. East Ave.,...

Aug 26, 2016

Elsie Garofalo nee Pappas, age 93, beloved wife of the late Vito Garofalo; loving mother of Angela Garofalo (Kenneth Krispin), Linda (Rodney) Menna and the late Anthony (Laurie) Garofalo; cherished grandma of Michelle (David) Mule', Nicole (Gennaro) Manzo, Samuel (Carmela) Menna, Rebecca (Stephen) Adamowski, Cassandra Cox and Luke Garofalo; dear great-grandma of Michael, Lauren, Michael, Dominic, Vito, Anthony, Mia and...

Aug 24, 2016

Jeffrey R. Morel of Elmwood Park, Illinois, age 58, passed away peacefully under the loving care of his family. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved mother Mavis (Sally); loving brother Marc (Debbie) Morel; two sisters Marsha (Jim) White and Audrey (Gil) Caringella; three nieces Elyse (Ryan) Gac, Laura and Kelly; three nephews Kevin, Brian and Sean. He was preceded in...

Aug 21, 2016

Martin J. Olsofka, age 97.  Proud WWII Army Veteran; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, nee Becker; loving father of Dolores, Marie, Audrey, Martin S. (Janine) and Anne; dearest grandfather of Matthew and Daniel; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home...