Maria Alberti
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...
Rena M. Santacaterina
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...
Kevin Hansen
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.,...
Elsie Garofalo
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
