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Helen M. Alvarado

Helen M. Alvarado

Jul 14, 2015

Helen M. Alvarado, loving sister of Nicholas and Carmen; beloved aunt of Eric, Brenda, Michael, Nick, Jessica, Destiny, Alexandra and Iris. Visitation Friday, July 17 from 4 – 9 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Funeral prayers Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home with a...

Rosario Navarro

Rosario Navarro

Jul 7, 2015

Rosario Navarro, Age 96, at rest July 7, 2015 Visitation Thursday, July 9, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Friday, Prayers 9:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park to St. John Bosco Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234

Michael R. Scarpaci

Michael R. Scarpaci

Jun 23, 2015

Michael R. Scarpaci, age 65; Beloved father of Brian and Renee Scarpaci; cherished son of Marguerite S. (Robert) Bernett and the late Michael S. Scarpaci; dearest brother of Mary (Rudy) Thielenhouse. Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 13th at St. Cyprian Church 2601 N. Clinton St., River Grove. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Mt. Carmel Cemetery....

Adele Rose Wazorick

Adele Rose Wazorick

Jun 7, 2015

Adele Rose Wazorick, nee Kohler; age 100; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John M. Sr. (Louise), James W. (Therese) and the late Judith M.; dearest grandmother of John M. Jr. (Janice), Michael R. (Carrie), Laura B. (Paul) Kuczek, James S. (Melissa), Janelle M., the late Sunny T. and the late Nicole Adele-Therese; great-grandmother of Arielle, Allison,...

Michael Charles Curth

Michael Charles Curth

Jun 5, 2015

Michael C. Curth, 60, of Franklin Park; beloved husband of Josephine; loving father of Jennifer Rosemary Curth, Jessica Emilia (Ray Manuel) Molina and Phlip Michael Curth; cherished grandfather of Aiden Manuel Molina; dear son of Rosemary (Chester) Wutka and the late Charles Curth; loving brother of Karen Quick and Sandy Gaskey; fond uncle to many. Visitation Saturday, June 13 at...

Merrill F. Drake

Merrill F. Drake

Jun 1, 2015

Merrill F. Drake; Age 68, Beloved husband of 34 years to Pam (nee Fontana); loving father of Veronica, James, Cari (David) Rosa, Damien (Meg), cherished grandpa of Alexis, Joseph, Damien Jr., Penny Jo, Catherine Oliva, and James Tyler; dear brother of Beth (Kevin) Gates and Jocko (Dorene) Drake; story telling uncle of Elissa, Carlotta, Brenda and Candi. Flowers are welcome...

Claudia H. Panos

Claudia H. Panos

May 26, 2015

Claudia H. Panos, at rest May 26, 2015; beloved wife of Peter; loving mother of John (Nancy), Georgia (Richard) Welch, Michael and Annie; dear grandmother of Peter, Emma, Claira, Sophia, Valerie, Connor, Peter, Olivia, Ozzy and Michael. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Family and...

Ana Maria Lopez

Ana Maria Lopez

May 22, 2015

Ana Maria Lopez, formerly of Guatemala; beloved mother of Brenda and Neidy; dear mother-in-law to Enrique; loving grandmother of Juan Diego, Neidy Maria and Julio Emilio; proud great-grandmother of Emma Belle; dearest sister of Maria Victoria; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Monday, June 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m....

Arthur Karl Rathunde

Arthur Karl Rathunde

May 17, 2015

Arthur K. Rathunde, age 95; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth L., nee Gaspar; loving father of Arthur (Ellen), Louise (Leroy) Monehan, Gary, Kevin (Vicki) and Dale (Karen); cherished grandpa of Kimberly, Karl, Casey, Kendall, Brian and Kristine. Funeral Prayers Saturday, May 23rd, to be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 1400 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside, 12:30 PM. Interment...

Barbara E. Malinowski

Barbara E. Malinowski

May 14, 2015

Barbara E. Malinowski, (nee Bush); Age 66, beloved wife of 46 years to Leonard; loving mom of Michael (Lynne) and Jaclyn (Edwin) Czerski; devoted Gaga of Ryan, Hannah, Amanda and Thomas; dear sister of Willard (Nancy) Joyce and the late David; neighborhood mom, cousin, aunt and friend to many. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Tuesday 8:45...

Evelyn Jankiewicz

Evelyn Jankiewicz

May 5, 2015

Evelyn Jankiewicz; Age 82, beloved wife of the late Louis, loving mother of Michael (Diane), Richard (Deborah), and Paul (Ann); beloved grandmother of Matthew, Sarah (Jason) May, Melissa, Stephen (Rachel), Daniel, Jessica, Zachary and Tyler; proud great grandmother of Julia May; dear sister of the late Bruno (Sabina) Niedziela and Adeline (Walter) Mirus; aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Philomena Frischberg Santoni

Philomena Frischberg Santoni

May 4, 2015

Philomena Frischberg (nee Santoni); Age 88, loving wife of the late Robert; beloved sister of Vera (the late Anthony) LaMantia; cherished aunt of Mark (Lauren) and Leah (Chance Savoure) LaMantia; dear great aunt of Philip and Anthony. Philomena will be remembered by her generous spirit and charismatic talent in singing and entertaining. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral...

Alfred E. Gluecklich, Jr.

Alfred E. Gluecklich, Jr.

May 4, 2015

Alfred E. Gluecklich, Jr.; Retired Lt. Elmwood Park Fire Department and U. S. Armey Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient; beloved father of Ann DeCaro, Michael (Cindy), Catherine (Jay) Whitehair, Jean (Luciano) Tito, Jeffrey, Diane (Scott) Miller, Donna (Daniel) Sullivan and Steven (Cindy); loving grandfather of 15. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at...

Walter E. Adams

Walter E. Adams

Apr 26, 2015

Loving husband of Lorraine; cherished father of Russell, Steven, and Karen (Charles) Butzen, devoted Poppy of Scott, Melissa, Kelly and Zachary; great grandfather of Fiona and Violet; fond brother and uncle to many. Memorial gathering Tuesday May 5, 2015 10 A.M. until time of Funeral service 11 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 West Grand Ave. (North on 76th...

Daniel G. Delaney

Daniel G. Delaney

Apr 19, 2015

Daniel G. Delaney of Elmwood Park, Illinois, age 76, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away April 19, 2015, under the loving care of his family. Beloved father of Thomas (Stephanie) Delaney, Kathleen (Richard) Ritter, Colleen Delaney and Daniel Delaney Jr.; loving grandfather of Delaney, Lance Corporal Ritter ( C.C.) and Bobby. He was preceded in death by his brother William...

Richard R. Noll

Richard R. Noll

Apr 17, 2015

Richard R. Noll, age 90; beloved husband of Bernadeen, nee Boddeker; loving father of Martha Noll (Steve Hess), Cristine Noll (Doug Brown) and Carolyn (James) Johnson; dear grandfather of Daniel, Jessica and Mary Lucas, Clara and Brian Johnson; great-grandfather of Jonathan, Raina and Liliana. Visitation Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 1 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home...

Adam Zyla

Adam Zyla

Apr 15, 2015

Zyla, Adam; husband of the late Hilary. Beloved father of the Theresa, Karen, Nancy and the late Susan. Companion of Mary. Beloved brother of Bill Zyla and Helen Kozminski. Fond grandfather and uncle of many. A Memorial Visitation will be held; Saturday, April 25 from 12-3 at the Elms Funeral Home; 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North @ 76th Ave.); Elmwood...

Evelyn A. Hendenski

Evelyn A. Hendenski

Apr 8, 2015

Hendenski, Evelyn A. nee Szymusiak Age. 87 at rest April 8, 2015. Loving wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Maryann Loeding, Butch (Rockie) Hendenski, Brian (Jackie)Hendenski and the late Joyce Kmet. Dearest grandmother of Michelle, John Eric, Sharon and Emily. Fond sister of Lillian (the late Richard) Reynolds, John (Darlene) Szymusiak and the late Eleanor Steffy. Fond aunt...

Corazon L. Jael

Corazon L. Jael

Apr 1, 2015

Corazon Lagrosas Jael of Elmwood Park, Illinois, age 89, beloved wife of the late Candido Jael; loving mother of thirteen; cherished grandmother of fourteen. Visitation Sunday, April 5, from 4 to 9 pm. Service Sunday at 7:30 pm. Funeral Prayers Monday, April 6, 11:15 am at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 N. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park....

Cliff F. Johl

Cliff F. Johl

Mar 29, 2015

Cliff F. Johl, Age 86; beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Wanstreet; loving father of Michael (Kathryn) and Susan Johl; cherished grandfather of Patrick (Karen) and Christopher (Rachel) Johl; great-grandfather of Thomas and Maeve; fond brother of Mary (William) Medley, the late Phyllis Johl and the late Clay (Kathy) Johl. Cliff was a proud and accomplished artist and...

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