Obituaries

Mar 31, 2025

Osinski, Tammy Lynn (Krause) June 27, 1969 - March 31, 2025, suddenly.

Daughter of David Osinski and late Laura Rice Osinski.  Survived by Father David and Step Mom Della Roberts-Osinski, Siblings David Osinski Jr. ( Christine) niece Tina, Joseph (Stephanie) Roberts, late Tammy (Tom) Brame, Larry Roberts, Kelly (Mike Sotir) Roberts. Husband and life long partner Gene...

Mar 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrea Velez, 89, a beloved longtime resident of Elmwood Park. Andrea passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025.

Andrea was the loving mother of Lourdes Soto, Noemi Agudo, and her late sons Gaspar Velez and Roger Velez. She was also the cherished grandmother of Sammy, Hector,...

Mar 24, 2025

Carolyn Thurman, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, which was also her 88th birthday. She now joins in eternal rest, her parents Mark and Genevieve Greenfield, and her eldest son Christopher Thurman. Loving mother to Valerie Thurman, Sherry (Leroy) Bono, Marlene (Brian) Miller; cherished Grandma to Ryan Heaton, Nickolas Bono, Evangeline Bono, and Olivia Miller.

Mar 19, 2025

David J. Hansen, longtime resident of Elmwood Park, passed away, March 19th at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Diane; loving father of Rev. Dawn (Ken) Roucka, Erik (Kelly), Jim (Colleen) and Brian Zalewski; proud grandpa of six; cherished partner of Marlene Chaney.

David was a proud United States Army Veteran and lived a...

Mar 17, 2025

Crusita Dounias (née Godinez), 91, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2025. Born in Chicago on September 14, 1933 to Carlos and Ramona. Loving wife to her late husband, Peter Dounias. Devoted mother of eight children whom she shared with her late first husband, Onesemo Alvarez. Three children survive her: Virginia (the late...

Mar 11, 2025

Audrey Loignon, beloved wife of the late Tomas Loignon; loving mother of the late Jim (Cindy) Holderfield and the late Anthony Holderfield; dear grandmother to Jim (Kelly) Holderfield, Ashley (Zachary) Burtman, Michael Holderfield, Dakota Holderfield; great- grandmother to Zachary & Jacob Burtman and Kassidy & Anthony Holderfield; cherished aunt to many.  Interment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National...

Mar 2, 2025

Walter J. Smal, 87, passed away March 2, 2025; beloved brother of the late Maria (the late Ark) Lachiw; cherished uncle of Vera (Helmut) Walentschik, Mark (Linda) Lachiw and Milly (Chris) Romano; great-uncle of Marissa, Chris, Joey, Janina and Nikki; great-great uncle to Chase. Visitation Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn...

Feb 28, 2025

Dennis F. Arendt, Beloved husband of Dolores. Devoted father of David (Maria) Arendt, Daniel (Rachel) Arendt, Darlene (Scott) Plesnicar and the late Denise Barton. Dear father-in-law of Dan Barton. Cherished grandfather of Joe, Jason, Amanda, Paige, Grayson, Hailie, Chase, Violet, Nora and Nolan, Dear brother of Kenneth (Robert), Wayne (Sue) and Robert (Lynn) Arendt. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Feb 15, 2025

Raymond Rozenski, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Raymond was born April 29, 1941, in Chicago IL. on S. Western Ave. and W. Washburne Ave. One of four sons of Harry and Olga (Leschina) Rozenski.

Raymond served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war 1967 & 1968. He received both an...

Feb 9, 2025

Iris Pacheco Feliciano, 64, of Chicago's Galewood neighborhood, formerly of Humboldt Park and Yauco, Puerto Rico, passed away after a long illness on February 9, 2025.

Beloved wife of Jose for 45 years. Loving mother of Jessica (Ivan) Justiniano. Cherished Wela of Aliana, Annabella and Aiden. Dear sister of Martha, Sonia, David, Sigfredo Jr. and the late...

Feb 9, 2025

Carol Ritter, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Dick;  mother of Mary Trille, Rick, Anne Cappuccitti and Bill; grandmother of Delaney, Carly, Emma, CC, Katie, Bob and Nick; preceded in death by her parents Vera and Bill Beth.

Carol was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin and raised in the city of...

Feb 7, 2025

Dolores M. Burdick, Born September 18, 1946, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on February 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Dolores was the beloved wife of Curtis; cherished mother of Scott (Susan), Debra (Joe), Jeff and Douglas (Kelly); loving grandmother of Parker, Austin, Allie, Riley, Benny and Max; dearest sister of Dennis...

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Hilda Metzger's passing on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on September 16, 1934, in Rothenkirchen, Germany to the late Michael and Elisabeth (nee Lang) Ringlstetter. Hilda immigrated to the United States in 1954 settling in Chicago. She spent most of her years...

Jan 17, 2025

Vita Bosco , Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Connie (Edward) Denk, John (Isabelle) Bosco, Christopher Bosco, Michael (Sara) Bosco and William (Karin) Bosco. Loving grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister Gus (Diane) Treslo and the late George Treslo. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to...

Jan 9, 2025

Georgia M. Mascio, nee Masciola; beloved wife of the late Carmen J.; loving mother of Barbara (Michael) Rominski and Phyllis Mascio; cherished grandmother of Michelle (Paul) Maiella, Michael (Richelle) Rominski and Lauren (Thaddeus) Stefan; adoring great-grandmother of Marisa, Michael, Paulie, Joey, Sophia, Liliana and Nico; dearest sister of the late Alex (the late Helen) and the late Robert (Eleanor)...

Jan 8, 2025

Isaiah Armani Rodriguez, 24, of Chicago, passed away too soon, on January 8, 2025. Isaiah was the loving husband of Izayana; the most proud dad to Danitza and Delani. Isaiah is also survived by his parents Evelyn and Carmelo; siblings Destiny, Carmelo Jr., and Ariel. He leaves behind many extended family members and close friends whom met while serving...

Jan 6, 2025

John C. Parisi, 87, loving husband of Marion for over 65 years; devoted father of Lisa (Vince) McKenner and David (Laura) Parisi; cherished grandpa of William Parisi; treasured brother of the late Antoinette (the late Maurice) Deprest, the late William Parisi, and Josephine Salzburg; treasured brother-in-law of Helen Parisi and the late James Salzburg; uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend...

Jan 2, 2025

Kathleen Marie Napolitano, nee Jackson; loving wife of the late Thomas A., CPD and US Marine Vietnam War Veteran; devoted mother of Brian, Cook County Sheriff's Office and Rocco Napolitano (Adam Bolles, United Airlines); cherished grandmother of Tori; loving mother-in-law of Kelly; dear sister of Carolyn (the late Gary) Navickas and James (Mary) Jackson; sister-in-law of the late Tony...

Jan 1, 2025

Arnie Zurita, Beloved son of Tomasa (the late Andres) Zurita, Loving husband of Denise. Devoted father of Erica (Jeb) Rossmiller and Nicole Zurita. Dear brother of Rudy (Tina) Zurita, Andy Zurita, Esther Zurita, Martha Zurita, Estela (Chris) VanderKuyl, Micae (Mike) Anderson, Jose (Araceli) Ramirez and the late Maria Zurita. Dear brother-in-law of Ronnie Welch. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Jan 1, 2025

Edwin M. Torres, Loving father of Irene (Tony) Montalvo, Carolina (Raul) Colon and Edwin Torres Jr. Devoted grandfather Tony, David, Kayla, Priscilla, Joshua, Israel, and great grandfather of Elijah. Cherished brother of many. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday, 6:00 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (North on 76th Avenue) Elmwood...