Obituaries

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...

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...