Martin K. Bazer
Nov 12, 2015
Martin K. Bazer, age 63, beloved husband of Donna; loving father of Christina (Paul) Coppola; cherished son of the late Samuel and Emily Bazer; dear brother of Steven (Sara). Memorial visitation Sunday, November 22nd, from 2 to 7 pm at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North@ 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Interment private. For more infoormation 708-453-1234.
Antoinette J. "Chickie" Lavalle
Nov 9, 2015
Antoinette J. "Chickie" LaValle, nee Barone; Born Nov. 30, 1936, Passed Suddenly Nov. 9, 2015; age 78; beloved wife of Michael Jr.; loving mother of Dawn (John) Sundquist, Michael J. III, Dino and the late Michele; cherished grandmother of M.J. (Lindsey, Fiancée) and Shelby; dearest sister of Fred (Dolores), Jerome and the late Richard (Rosemarie) Barone; sister-in-law of Marion...
Maria E. Giannini
Nov 3, 2015
Maria E. Giannini, nee Raffanti, Born in San Ginese, Italy, September 19, 1920 , Passed away in Chicago, IL November 3, 2015, Age 95; beloved wife of the late Armando; loving mother of the late Gemma Giannini (Bill Schultz); dearest aunt of Dano, Romano, Giuseppe, Marisa and Lubiana; dear cousin of Giulietta Raffanti. Maria will be missed by all of...
Rosario Accurso
Oct 21, 2015
Visitation Sunday, October 25, 2015 3 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park. Funeral Prayers Monday, October 26, 2015. 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Celestine Catholic Parish 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For info call 708-453-1234.
Mark A. Rone
Oct 18, 2015
Mark A. Rone, of Elmwood Park; beloved husband of Marianne; loving father of Daniel and James; cherished son of Earl and Anna; dear brother of Linda (Martin) Patryn; fond uncle of Natalie (Kyle) Shamie, Anthony Patryn and Gabriel and Giulianna Shamie. Mass will be Saturday, October 24 at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76th Ct, Elmwood Park, IL beginning at...
Cassandra Ann Schrecke
Oct 15, 2015
Cassandra Ann Schrecke Age 67, beloved wife of 40 years to Robert; loving mom of Nicole (Kirk) Royal. In Lieu of flowers donations in memory of can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 1 N. LaSalle St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL. 60602 or jdrf.org Memorial Gathering Saturday, October 24 9:30 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 West Grand...
John H. Berry
Oct 3, 2015
Berry, John H. Devoted father of Paula Edwards, Jennifer Berry and Kevin (Rebecca) Berry. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Ava and Mila. Loving son of Carolyn (the late Harold Berry) Formiller. Dear companion of Eileen Rosenthal. Cherished brother of Daniel Grajczyk, Ronald Formiller and the late Richard Berry. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral service,...
Vincent Dominick Costabile
Sep 20, 2015
Vincent Dominick Costabile, age 23; beloved husband of Jillian; proud father of Marcello, Gianna, Rocco and Giovanni; cherished son of John and Michelle Costabile; son-in-law of Gloria Scavone; dearest grandson of Gloria and Tony Costabile and Leslie and Michael Anast; loving brother of Natalie (Fredrick) Schwemle, Jessica Costabile (Tony), Marchello (Barbara) Costabile, Nicole Feilen and Angelo Costabile; dearest uncle of...
Rosario Scimeca
Sep 17, 2015
Scimeca, Rosario ; Beloved husband of the late Maria. Devoted father of Joseph (Renee) Scimeca, Linda (Dominic) Urso, and the late Andy. Dear father in law of Denise Scimeca. Cherished grandfather of Russ, Marie, Anthony, Nina, Joey, Nico and Gianna. Dear brother of Vito Scimeca and the late Salvatore, Giovanna, Cologero and twin of Francesco. Fond uncle of many nieces...
Shirley Ann Blezien
Sep 15, 2015
Shirley Ann Blezien, age 82, beloved wife of the late John Stephan Blezien. Sr.; loving mother of Loreen (Tom) Trent, John Jr. (Heidi) and Janine; cherished grandmother of Clint (Jessie) Blezien, Adam (Megan) Trent and Eric Blezien; dear great-grandma of Kamden Trent, Lochlan Trent Olivia Blezien and Colbie Blezien. Visitation Tuesday, September 22, from 10 am until 1 pm, Funeral...
Bernadeth G. Laya
Sep 3, 2015
Bernadeth G. Laya Beloved wife of Titus Hanzel A.; cherished mother of Kirk and Rainiel; dearest daughter of Encarnacion and the late Jose Gordo; daughter-in-law to Lito and Edna Laya; fond sister of Michael (Annabelle) Gordo and four brothers and four sisters in the Philippines. Visitation Saturday, September 12, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, September 14, 10...
Christina M. Alvarez
Aug 24, 2015
Alvarez, Christina M., beloved daughter of Janie (the late Anthony) Alvarez. Loving mother of Jaelynn Borias. Cherished sister of Richard, Rob, Joseph, Anthony, Paul, Adrian and the late Michael. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Visitation; Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Friday; prayers 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) to Our...
Nellie Constantinople
Aug 23, 2015
Nellie Constantinople, at rest August 23, 2015, Age 91. Visitation Wednesday, August 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, August 27, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com
Diane M. Schaeffer
Aug 15, 2015
Diane M. Schaeffer nee Peterman, 76, passed on August 15, 2015. She is survived by her children Diane "Cookie" (Louie) Napoleon, John (Joelle) Schaeffer, Jodi (Denny) Crockett, Jaymie (George) Prescott; grandchildren Christie Bee (Brian) Krass, Amanda, Lucky, Dennis, Timothy (Jenna), Nicki, Joey, Carli, Luke, Grace, Jacob, Priscilla, Rocky, Julia, and George; great-grandchild Malia; and sisters Bonnie, Lenore, Beverly, and Linda....
Michele Rubino
Aug 1, 2015
Rubino, Michele Age 81 of Chicago. Beloved husband of Rosetta Rubino nee: Crudele. Loving father of Maria Franca(Giuseppe) Chimienti, John(Marsha) Rubino and Rita Rubino. Cherished grandfather of Damiano Chimieni, Marisa Romano, Gianna Romano and Nicolette Rubino. Served in the Fanteria Bersagliere; Italian Military. Longtime member of Labor Union Local 76. Visitation; Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday; Prayers, 9:15 a.m. at...
Thaddeus Sobczak
Jul 25, 2015
Thaddeus Sobczak Born September 13, 1925 in Kuny, Gmina Wladyslawow, Poland; At Rest July 25, 2015 as a resident of River Grove, IL ; beloved husband of Teresa, nee Gronowski; loving father of Katherine (Shawn) Gibson; dearest grandfather of Natasha, Rylan and Garret Gibson; cherished son of the late Stanislaw and Jadwiga Sobczak; dear brother of the late Jozef. Visitation...
Grace M. Dova
Jul 25, 2015
Dova, Grace M. Nee: Pesce, Beloved wife of the late Joseph Calvello and Walter Dova. Devoted mother of Darlene "Dee" (Joseph) Petrelli. Cherished grandmother of Corinne (James) Rodman and Charise Petrelli D.D.S. (Ben) Petrovic. Loving great- grandmother of Sarah, Sienna and Harper Lee. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and millions of friends. Member of the Elmwood Park Grandmother's...
Sandra C. Hides
Jul 24, 2015
Sandra Charlotte Hides, nee Kachula, age 95; beloved wife of the late James Joseph; loving mother of Sharon (the late Ron) Lepianka, James (Haydee) Hides, Penny (Augie) Battaglia, Steve Hides, Wendy Barreca, Susan and Linda Hides; cherished grandmother , great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Sandra was an active and long time resident of Elmwood Park, residing at the Elmbrook...
Mario D. Gamboa
Jul 21, 2015
Mario D. Gamboa, 63, of Chicago; proud veteran of the United States Army; beloved husband of Elsa; loving father of Graig and Guido; dear brother of Joseph. Mario was a beautiful man with a wonderful soul, rich of warmth and grace. He departed us far too soon, but it is in his passing that we look at those around us...
Donna J. Hermann
Jul 19, 2015
Donna J. Hermann (nee Fronczak), of Rosemont; beloved wife of Ronald Sr.; loving mother of Jeffrey, Tina (Frank) Cardone, Tracy and the late Ronald Jr.; cherished Nana of Frankie, Joey, Rebecca, Kayla and Hannah; dear sister of Albert, Michelle and Robert; fond aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, July 22 from 4 – 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600...
