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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Jeffrey R. Morel

Jeffrey R. Morel

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...

Martin J. Olsofka

Martin J. Olsofka

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...

Beverly C. Meyer

Beverly C. Meyer

Aug 20, 2016

Beverly C. Meyer, Loving wife of the late William P.; devoted mother of Robert (Linda), David (Jean), Patrick (Patti), Edward (Karen), Andrew (In Suk), Christopher (Teri) and the late Michael Meyer; dear grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of two; dear sister of John Walsh. Visitation, Tuesday, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Prayers, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral...

James R. Reich Sr.

James R. Reich Sr.

Aug 12, 2016

James R. Reich Sr., of Elmwood Park. Age 84. Beloved husband of 64 years to Roberta; loving dad of James and Nancy; cherished grandpa of James III, Kristin, Jonthon, Jeffrey, Michael, Haley and Jillian; proud great grandpa of James IV, Mathew and Harper. Visitation Monday, August 15, 2016. From 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Tuesday 11 A.M. Funeral Service at...

Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz

Aug 8, 2016

Antonio Ortiz, Beloved husband of Rosa. Loving father of Minerva Gonzalez and Ulysses Ortiz. Cherished grandfather "Grandpa Tony" of Jessica, Andres, Kayla, Randall, Victor III, Joshua, Victoria, Sophia, Emalee, Steven, Sabrina and Benjamin. Mr. Ortiz was a member of A.A. for over 25 years. Visitation, Wednesday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W....

Judith A. Exner

Judith A. Exner

Aug 8, 2016

Judith A. Exner, nee Besenhofer; Born August 2, 1948, At Peace August 8, 2016; beloved wife of the late Robert R.; cherished mother of Deborah (Daniel) Gill and Dana Exner; loving grandmother of Alexandria Gill; dearest sister of Gary (Nancy) Besenhofer and Kathryn Hadamik (Rob Erickson); dear daughter of the late Arthur and Emily Besenhofer; fond aunt of Danielle (Tony),...

Mary V. Schultz

Mary V. Schultz

Aug 6, 2016

Mary V. Schultz, nee Holzman, 91; beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Janice Haislet, Richard (Eileen), Kurt (Milena), Carol (Jim) Willert, Gail (Gary) Schoemaker, Maryellen (John) Marisie, Susan (Richey) Wojcik and Sharon (Kevin) Connelly; cherished grandmother of 24 and great-grandmother of two; beloved sister and aunt of many, friend to all. Family and Friends to meet Monday...

Hilario "Richi" Burciaga

Hilario "Richi" Burciaga

Aug 4, 2016

Hilario "Richi" Burciaga, Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707 to St. John Bosco Church, 2250 N. McVicker, Chicago, IL 60639. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

Sonia Iris Soto

Sonia Iris Soto

Jul 27, 2016

Sonia Iris Soto, age 47, beloved wife of Mihai Tatar; loving mother of Curtis Collins (Erika Roman), Cynthia Soto (Angel Huertas), Vanessa Ruiz (Lizzette Ortiz), Angel Ruiz and Lizette Ruiz; cherished grandmother of Ashley Huertas; dear daughter of Carmen Perez and the late Issac Soto; devoted sister of Carmen (Dennis) Del Valle and Antonio Maldonado; fond cousin and aunt of...

Jeffrey A. Jucha

Jeffrey A. Jucha

Jul 27, 2016

Jucha, Jeffrey A., Loving father of Catherine Jucha, Robert and William Shallow; cherished grandfather of Derek; devoted brother of James (Debbi) Jucha and John Jucha; fond uncle of Amy and Olivia. Visitation Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. until time of service 12:30 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (North at 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. 708/453-1234

Kenneth S. Kosmoski

Kenneth S. Kosmoski

Jul 25, 2016

Kenneth S. Kosmoski, retired CFD, beloved husband of Susan (nee Titus); former spouse of Judith (nee Ohlund); loving father of Rainee and Kenneth (Kristin) Kosmoski and Brian (Amanda) Spark ; cherished grandpa of Kylie, Ryann and Skye; dear brother of Trudy Pondel, and the late Joy (Robert) Klich; fond uncle of William, Ashley and Lauren. Memorial gathering Friday, July 29,...

Frank J. Ganek

Frank J. Ganek

Jul 16, 2016

Veteran of the Army WWII, passed away July 16, 2016. Beloved son of the late John and Josephine; Loving brother of the late Mary Stifter, Sylvia Waber and William (Lillian); Fond uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to many nieces and nephews; Adopted uncle of the Partyka family and special friend of the Urganus family. Lying in state Thursday, from...

Clara Pomella

Clara Pomella

Jul 15, 2016

Pomella, Clara, Beloved wife of the late Elmo. Loving Mother of Cindy Pomella and Mark Pomella. Beloved sister of Joan(the late Marv) Klein, Bill (Zelma)Meyer and Eddie (Jeanette)Meyer. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, 11:30 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave.(North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment St. Joseph...

Rita T. Tudron

Rita T. Tudron

Jul 8, 2016

Age 81, of River Grove. Passed away July 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Andrew; Loving mother of Deborah(Richard)Jankiewicz and David(Christine); Dear grandmother of Matthew, Melissa, Erin and Michael; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Funeral Prayers Monday, 8:45 a.m....

Leonila Cruz Purificacion

Leonila Cruz Purificacion

Jul 3, 2016

Leonila Cruz Purificacion, age 69, beloved mother of Josieline (Jimmy) Reyes, Angelina (Felipe) Medina, Marilyn C. Purificacion, Glenda P. Yalung and Jamer C.(Chona) Purificacion; cherished grandmother of Genalyn Isla, Joycelynn Reyes, Aldrin Medina, Joshua Purificacion, JM, Ailyn Purificacion, Christian Yalung, Clarissa Yalung, Geneva Purificacion and Zyryl Purificacion. Visitation Saturday, July 9, from 1 pm to 9 pm; funeral service 7...

Florence Spierowski

Florence Spierowski

Jun 29, 2016

Florence Spierowski, nee Lichon; Born October 13, 1926, At Rest June 29, 2016; beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Catherine (Greg) Szul and Susan (Robert) Giannosa; dearest grandmother of Vincent Giannosa, Victoria Gomez, Jennifer (Ryan) Lipumano, Capt. Jonathan Szul, USAF, Dominic Giannosa and Caroline (Capt. Matthew, USAF) McGrath; great-grandmother of Gabriella Gomez, Julia and Ivan Giannosa, Raphael...

Theresa M. Starr

Theresa M. Starr

Jun 27, 2016

Theresa M. Starr, nee Sasso; Age 96, Beloved wife of the late Ted; loving mother of Mary Ann Friedman, Louise Pennington, Ronald (Paulette) Starr and Diane (Mario) Sota; dear grandmother of Danette, Paula, Renee, Dawn, Dianna, Derek, Ronald and Mario; great-grandmother of eleven; fond sister of the late Anthony, Angela, Mary, Pat, Joseph, Lucille and James. Lying in State Thursday...

Paul M. Tkach

Paul M. Tkach

Jun 24, 2016

Tkach, Paul M. Member of V.F.W Post #2149. Beloved husband of the late Emily. Loving father of Cathy (Mike) Boehmer and Laurie (Fred) Hektor. Loving grandfather of Dawn, Michael and Myles. Visitation Tuesday 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. @ the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Entombment Elmwood Cemetery. (708)453-1234...

June L. Hall

June L. Hall

Jun 23, 2016

June L. Hall, age 84, of Elmwood Park, Illinois, passed away June 23, 2016 under the loving care of her family. Beloved daughter of the late Joel and Agda Hall; loving sister of Roy (Agnes) Hall; cherished aunt of Marcia (John) Fry, Maureen (Doug) Hays and Danielle Kline; dear great-aunt of Keith, Krista and Janae. Graveside service Tuesday, June 28,...

Mary E. Fickenscher

Mary E. Fickenscher

Jun 11, 2016

Mary E. Fickenscher, nee Sutton; Born April 17, 1928, At Rest June 11, 2016, Age 88; beloved wife of the late Norman H.; loving mother of Deborah (Larry) Weber, Heidi (John) Blezien and Ellen (Hugh) Herman; dearest grandmother of Jill (Jason), Luke (Natalie), Kyle (Ayu), Dane, Clint (Jessie), Eric (Tami, Fiancée), Ryan, Brandon (Maurine) and Kristin; great-grandmother of Charlotte, James,...

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