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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
