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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Rita Mcclain
May 22, 2016
Rita McClain Age 91. Beloved mother of Lynn (Stephen) Loftus; cherished grandma of Megan (Brian) Harrison and Colin Loftus; proud great grandma of Audrey. Visitation Thursday May 26, 2016 from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Friday 9:15 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home. Procession to St. Celestine Church for 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Mary Cemetery,...
Anthony Banda
May 20, 2016
Anthony Banda, age 23, beloved son of Oscar Banda and Grisel (Chris) Hall;loving brother of Isabel and Emma; cherished grandson of Maria Soto, Antonio Gonzalez and Yolanda Banda; dear nephew and cousin of many. He will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial visitation Saturday, May 28, from 4 to 9 pm at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W....
Greg P. Cielocha
May 12, 2016
Gregory P. Cielocha, 1963- 2016; beloved son of the late Stanley and Jean (nee Dobosz); loving brother of Patricia, Fran (Mike) Blocker, Katherine, Carol (James) McGee, Anthony (Charlotte) and Mary Ann; adored uncle and great-uncle. Greg will be remembered and cherished for his beautiful spirit. Special thanks to the LRCA workshop, Saturday bowling league and Franklin Park Special Recreation Group...
Otto Menolascino
May 9, 2016
Otto Menolascino, Passed away May 9, 2016, age 83; beloved father of Michelle Costabile and Michael Menolascino; loving grandfather and great-grandfather; dearest brother of Anthony, the late Mamie and the late Rose. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park to Sacred...
Arey Mae Drink
May 9, 2016
Arey Mae Drink, nee Sims; At Rest May 9, 2016, age 63. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, IL For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com
James J. Maloney, Sr.
May 8, 2016
James J. Maloney, Sr. , beloved husband of the late Margaret F., Nee O'Malley; loving father of James J. Jr. (Cheryl), John and Thomas; treasured papa of Colleen, A.J. and Thomas; loving brother of the late John (the late Virginia) Maloney and the late Kay (the late Cass) Weiland; fond uncle and great-uncle of many; Proud WWII Navy Veteran and...
Christian Aguilar
May 4, 2016
Visitation Wednesday from 3-9 pm. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 am at the Elms Funeral Home.
Gary "Ike" Isakson
Apr 25, 2016
Gary "Ike" Isakson, age 64, a resident of Las Vegas, NV, passed away April 25, 2016. Gary was raised in Elmwood Park, IL, attended Elm Grammar School and Elmwood Park High School and was active in all sports activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Knut "Ole" and Ruth Isakson, a sister, Sharon Lea and a brother,...
Roman Jedryczka
Apr 15, 2016
Roman Jedryczka, age 68, of Elmwood Park; beloved husband of 46 years to Teresa; loving dad of Edyta (Marcin) Greczek cherished dziadzia of Patrick; dear brother and uncle to many. Visitation Monday from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Funeral prayers, Tuesday 9:15 AM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. Processing to St. James Church 5730 W. Fullerton...
Paul Peter Bielecki
Apr 14, 2016
Paul Peter Bielecki, age 34, beloved son of Edward and Jadwiga will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Funeral prayers, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. Processing to St. Francis Borgia, 8033 W Addison St for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment private.
