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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Lorraine Watschke

Lorraine Watschke

Dec 17, 2014

Lorraine Watschke nee O'Keefe age 87. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Janel Watschke and Betty (late Mark) Russell. Cherished Gram of Jennifer (Mike Pier) Russell and Michael (fiancée Diane Aldrich) Russell. Proud "Gee Gee" of Maizie Pier. Dear sister of Adelaide Bridwell. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home...

William Castro

William Castro

Dec 15, 2014

William Castro Beloved husband of 23 years to Mariaelena Monterroso; loving father of Lesley and Kevin, Alexandra and John William; cherished brother of Marleni (Ruben) Langoni, Omar, Henry, (Liliana), Aydee Castro and Elvia Castro; dear uncle to many; brother in law to the Monterroso's. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Saturday 9 A.M. at The Elms Funeral...

Kenneth W. Mangold

Kenneth W. Mangold

Dec 14, 2014

Kenneth W. Mangold, Age 76; Proud Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Lydia; dear brother of the late Robert (Joanne); cherished uncle of Kenneth (Linda), Steven, Daniel (Rosanne), Laura and Joseph (Charlene); proud great uncle of Michael (Jessica), Dustin, Daniel, Phillip, Andrew, Michelle and Joseph; great great uncle of Lucas and Lia. Visitation Wednesday 9...

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez

Dec 12, 2014

Jose Gonzalez, Loving husband of Rosita. Devoted father of Cindy Gonzalez, Evelyn (Peter) Acevedo-Nolfi and Mayra Gonzalez. Dear grandfather of Ashley, Jose, Hector, Anthony and Angel. Fond brother of Gilberto, Jovita and the late Manuel Gonzalez. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be at the Elms Funeral Home; 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) at 7:30 p.m....

Geoffrie L. Sweborg

Geoffrie L. Sweborg

Nov 29, 2014

Geoffrie L. Sweborg, age 43; beloved husband of Catherine; nee Onesto; cherished father of Trevor, Greyson and Alissa; dearest son of William (Sharon) Sweborg and Rita Hatch; Son-in-law of Alice (the late Michael J. Sr.) Onesto; dearest brother and uncle to many. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 10:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....

Rosemary Kelly

Rosemary Kelly

Nov 29, 2014

Rosemary Kelly, nee Griffin; age 88; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Ed (Mary Ann), Dr. James (May), Howard (Susie), Dr. Maryann (Dr. Jeff) Taugner and Kevin (Dr. Nadine); cherished grandma of Michelle, Griffin, Christy, Michael, Maddie, Ian and Lisette. Lying in State, Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Celestine Church 3020...

Clarence F. Reindl

Clarence F. Reindl

Nov 23, 2014

Clarence F. Reindl, age 77, beloved husband of Joanne; loving father of Vicki (Jeff) Babbe and Lorri (Ed) Berg; dearest grandfather of Kevin, Kristopher, Steven and Gillian Berg, Kyle, Luke and Rachael Babbe and the late Katie Berg; dear son of the late Clarence and Loretta Reindl; fond brother of the late Loretta (the late Danny) Dee. Visitation Friday 4...

Kyler Leyne Reddick

Kyler Leyne Reddick

Nov 21, 2014

Kyler L. Reddick, age 3, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on November 21, 2014 under the loving care of his family. Kyler was born June 17, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois to Carey and Rebecca (Pollok); he is survived by his grandmothers Louise Pollok and Carol Reddick; uncles Kevin Pollok, Keith Pollok, Peter (Kim) Pollok, Chris (Stephanie) Reddick and Noel Turausky;...

Claude J. Hallyburton

Claude J. Hallyburton

Nov 20, 2014

Hallyburton, Claude J., Loving husband of Kathleen; cherished brother of Paul (Zohreh) and Ken (Caren) Hallyburton; fond uncle of Brian and Lauren; dear brother-in-law of Dennis (Gloria) Nicpon and Carol (Tom) Balitewicz; beloved uncle of Duane, Rodney, April and Jeffery. Visitation Sunday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday, 11:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W.Grand Ave. (North at...

Lillian B. Traczyk

Lillian B. Traczyk

Nov 16, 2014

Lillian B. Traczyk; beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of Dotty DePetro, Edward "Sonny" (Nancy), Ronald and Carole (David) Niziolek; beloved grandmother of Fallon (Nick) Drake, Corey (Jessica) DePetro, Edward and Nicholas Traczyk, Olivia and Lillian Niziolek; great-grandmother of William and Charlotte DePetro. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 P.M. Funeral Wednesday, Prayers 9:15 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600...

Edwin L. Gora Sr.

Edwin L. Gora Sr.

Nov 14, 2014

Gora, Edwin L. Sr., Loving husband of the late Dorothy. Devoted father of Edwin Jr., Robert (Linda), Steven (Juliane) and Thomas (Christina) Gora. Dearest grandfather of Tasha, Marisa, Devin, Autumn, Claire, Alivia and Karissa. Great grandfather of Salina, Avery and Aiden. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Friday 11:00 a.m. at the Elms...

Leona C. Janiszewski

Leona C. Janiszewski

Nov 13, 2014

Loving wife of the late Anthony; devoted mother of Linda (Richard) Misheikis, Pamela (Alan) Jastczemski, Alan (Coleen) Janiszewski and Mary (Terry) Baughman; cherished grandmother of Sarah, Rebecca, Max, Emily, Meghan, Daniel, James, Timothy and the late Mark; dear great grandmother of Isabella, Mason and Cole. Visitation Friday 4 – 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday prayers 12:30 p.m. at the Elms Funeral...

Gerald P. Cuchna

Gerald P. Cuchna

Nov 10, 2014

Gerald P. Cuchna, Age 58, Passed away November 10, 2014; beloved son of the late Gilbert and Mary Cuchna; dearest brother of the late Timothy; cherished nephew of Dolores (the late George) Vernon and the late Verna May (Edward) Olsewski, Gerald (June) and Emil, Jr. (Norine) Cuchna; dear cousin and friend of many; Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m. from The...

John F. Hendrixson

John F. Hendrixson

Nov 5, 2014

John Hendrixson, 72, formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Broske); loving father of Dawn (Tom) Beneventi, Daniel (Eva), Timothy (Amanda), Michael (Yajaira) and Jennifer (Jeremy) Usery; cherished grandfather of Jessica, Jack, Autumn, Dylan, Owen, Leito, Payton and Stella; dear brother of Eileen (Dan) Keating; fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Monday, Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. to...

Nancy L. Erickson

Nancy L. Erickson

Oct 14, 2014

Nancy L. Erickson, Loving mother of Tim; cherished granny of Anthony, Bryan and Angelena; dear godmother of Eric and Eli. Memorial gathering Friday from 3 to 9 P.M. service 7 P.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 West Grand Ave. (at 76th Ave)

Thomas Paul Petzel

Thomas Paul Petzel

Oct 4, 2014

Thomas Paul Petzel, age 72; beloved husband of Andrea Zlabis; loving father of Michelle (Douglas) Kambich and Brian Petzel; dear grandfather of Ryan and Daniel Kambich; fond brother of Gerald, Mark (Jane), Mary (the late Robert) Marchant, Anne House and James; brother-in-law of Sandra (Alan) Steinle; dear uncle of many. Thomas was a professor of Psychology at Loyola University of...

Steven J. Napientek

Steven J. Napientek

Oct 3, 2014

Steven J. Napientek, age 67; beloved husband of Carol; loving father of Tamara (Denny), James Anthony (Arlene) and Lorraine (Jason); dearest grandpa of Noah, Lylah and Jovanina; dear brother-in-law of Helen (Max) and the late Joseph; devoted rescue parent to his canine friends; retired driver of the Chicago Tribune after 25 years. Visitation Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m. until time...

Anna A. Kosinska

Anna A. Kosinska

Sep 28, 2014

Visitation Thursday, October 2 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave, Elmwood Park. Funeral Prayers Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to St. Francis Borgia Church for Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 a.m. Interment private. For more information please call 708.453.1234.

Victoria A. Kotlinski

Victoria A. Kotlinski

Sep 28, 2014

Visitation Thursday, October 2 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave, Elmwood Park. Funeral prayers Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to St. Francis Borgia Church for Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 a.m. Interment private. For more information please call 708.453.1234

Elizabeth L Rathunde

Elizabeth L Rathunde

Sep 24, 2014

Elizabeth L. Rathunde nee Gaspar, age 90, beloved wife of Arthur; loving mother of Arthur (Ellen), Louise (Leroy) Monehan, Gary, Kevin (Vicki) and Dale (Karen); cherished grandma of Kimberly, Karl, Casey, Kendall, Brian and Kristine. Funeral Prayers Monday, September 29th, to be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 1400 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside, 12:10 PM. In lieu of flowers...

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