Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Maria Teresa Frutos

Maria Teresa Frutos

Sep 24, 2014

Maria Teresa Frutos, age 63, of Chicago, beloved wife of Jose; loving mother of Jose and Paul Todd (Reshma); cherished sister of Humberto (Deloras) Montes, Francisco Montes, Jose Montes, Luci(Mario) Duarte, Enrique (Heather) Montes and Maria (Michael) Miranda; dear daughter of Santos Montez and Lucila Talavera; fond aunt of many. She was a dear friend to too many to list...

Margarita Martinez

Margarita Martinez

Sep 1, 2014

Margarita Martinez, of Chicago, loving mother of Anna M. Rivera (Rafael Mendez) and Arsenio; proud grandmother of Dominick Rivera, Siomara Rivera and Bianca Rivera; cherished great-grandmother of Jake and Jaylina N. Rivera; beloved daughter of Ofelia (the late Jose) Martinez; dear sister of Jose, Maria, Dora, Carlos, Lupe and Malinda; fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, September 4 from 3...

Daniel Castaneda

Daniel Castaneda

Sep 1, 2014

Beloved husband of Alejandra; loving father of Alejandro; dear son of M. Refugio (the late Daniel) Castaneda; cherished brother of Teresa (Erwin) Gramajo and Elizabeth Nevarez; half siblings of Ana and Raul Castaneda; fond uncle of Erwin and Yesenia Gramajo and David and Erik Nevarez, dear nephew of many. Visitation Friday, September 5 from 4 - 9 p.m. at The...

George J. Witt

George J. Witt

Aug 25, 2014

George J. Witt, WWII Army Air Corp. Beloved husband of LaVerne. Loving father of Jim (Kim), Craig (Michele) and Scott (Teresa) Witt. Cherished grandfather of Chris, Erin Ryne, Andy, Elliot, Ethan and Erica. Great-grandfather of Mary Kathryn, James and Emelia. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation; Thursday, 2:30-8p.m. Funeral, Friday prayers; 9:45 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home...

Mary Cuchna

Mary Cuchna

Aug 22, 2014

Mary E. Cuchna, At Rest August 22, 2014, Age 87; beloved wife of the late Gilbert; cherished mother of Jerry (Linda Sachwitz, Fiance) and the late Timothy; dear sister of Dolores (the late George) Vernon; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north...

Jean C. Niedziela

Jean C. Niedziela

Aug 17, 2014

Jean C. Niedziela of Elmwood Park; beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Mike (Tracy) and Phil (Julie); proud grandmother of Eric, Brandon and Jordan; cherished great-grandmother of Easton. Visitation Tuesday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to the time of service at 12 Noon at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave, Elmwood Park. Entombment St. Joseph...

Richard A. Schiltz

Richard A. Schiltz

Aug 15, 2014

Richard A. Schiltz Age 78; Proud Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Lucille nee DeLuca; loving dad of Richard (Rebecca), Jeffrey (Damara) and James (Julie); cherished grandfather of Tesia, Tyler, Addyson, Kathryn, Ryan and Jace; dear brother-in-law of Carmella (Steve) Cannan; fond uncle and great uncle to many. In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory can be made...

Lawrence J. Ranallo

Lawrence J. Ranallo

Aug 14, 2014

Lawrence J. Ranallo Age 78. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann; loving father of Kathleen Mettetal, Karie Hamby, Lawrence R., Terri (Gordon) Simic, and Jack; cherished grandpa of Michael, Robert, Jack Daniel, Kenneth, Nicholas and Andrew; proud great grandpa of Michael and Remi; dear brother of Jack (Donna), Arlene (the late William) Peters, Shirley (the late George) Baggio, Linda...

Carol Musial

Carol Musial

Aug 4, 2014

Carol Musial, nee Kasprzyk; beloved wife of Tom; loving mother of Chris (Lauren), Scott (Niki) and Darren (Jennifer); dearest grandmother of Matthew and Skyler; dear sister of Kathy, Celeste and Tony (Kim) Kasprzyk; sister-in-law of Connie (Conrad) Sparkowski and Rev. George Musial, O.F.M. Family and friends to meet Friday, August 8, 2014 at St. Rosalie Church 4401 N. Oak Park...

Domenica "Mimma" Ralls

Domenica "Mimma" Ralls

Aug 1, 2014

Domenica "Mimma" Ralls, nee DeSimone, 64, passed suddenly August 1, 2014; beloved wife of the late Donald E.; loving mother of Christina, Don (Tina) and Anthony Ralls; dearest grandmother of Taylor, Benjamin, Dylan, Christian and Tristan; cherished sister of Rosanna (Sam) Scala, Fiorella (Bill) Auriemma and Sam (Donna) De Simone; sister-in-law of Sherry (Randy), Georgette, Audrey (Ray) and preceded in...

Catherine Briglio

Catherine Briglio

Jul 14, 2014

Briglio, Catherine "Kay"nee Scimeca, Loving wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Lisa Fabiani and Sherisse (Richard) Ptack. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Joey, and Sara. Adored sister of Rosalie (the late Tom) Storc and Michael (Angela) Scimeca. Fond aunt, cousin and friend too many. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand...

Gandolfo Russo

Gandolfo Russo

Jun 29, 2014

Gandolfo Russo, Born January 12, 1929 in Alimena, Sicily, At Rest June 29, 2014 with his family by his side, Age 85; Beloved husband of Maria Russo; loving father of Guiseppe, Elena (Nick) Messina, Antonio, Rosa (Mario) Rivera, Concetta and Mario (Jessica); cherished Nonno of Salvatore, Rosa Maria, Gandolfo, Joey, Marisa and Mario Jr.; great-grandfather of Jeremiah, Karina, Emily, Arianna,...

Mary C. De Marco

Mary C. De Marco

Jun 26, 2014

Mary C. De Marco, age 94, beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Frances (Ken) Paradis and the late Gloria (Anthony) DiDomenico-Paterno; cherished Nana of Anthony (Jan), Danny, Julia (Larry), Greg (Jen), Christopher (Latasha), Mark (Lisa), and Katie (Mike); proud Nana of Kyle, Luke, Larry, Carly, Annie, Jessica, Lily, Rebecca, Anthony, Michael, Rachel, and Hera; dear aunt to...

Jose Silva

Jose Silva

Jun 24, 2014

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29 from 4 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Funeral Prayers,Monday, 9:15 AM to St. Celestine Church, 3020 N 76th Ct, Elmwood Park, Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. For more information please call 708-453-1234

Elisa Moffett

Elisa Moffett

Jun 17, 2014

Elisa R. Moffett, nee Jacobucci; Born December 21, 1937, At Rest June 17, 2014, Age 76; Beloved mother of Armanda J. (Daniel J.) Turney and Antoinette L. (David W.) Reynolds; cherished grandmother of Elisa G. Turney, Benjamin H. Turney and Amber R. Reynolds; Elisa was a devoted volunteer for numerous local charities and an active member in many senior groups....

Gary F. Syslo

Gary F. Syslo

Jun 15, 2014

Gary F. Syslo, Age 79; beloved husband of Grace L., nee Cinquepalmi; loving father of Mark, Anthony, Christine and the late Diane; dearest grandfather of Michael, Anthony, Kristina, Megan and Rosanne; great-grandfather of Kaylee, Ethan and Maya; dear brother of Rev. Alan Syslo; brother-in-law of Nick (Patricia) and Vito Cinquepalmi; Visitation Thursday, 4 p.m. until time of Service 8 p.m....

Ihor Hryhorasz

Ihor Hryhorasz

Jun 8, 2014

Ihor Hryhorasz, age 55, beloved husband of Natalia of 35 years; loving father of Maxym (Yuliya) and Taras; proud grandfather of Sofia. Visitation Tuesday, June 10 from 4 - 8 PM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:15 AM at the funeral home with a...

Joseph Nick Homziak

Joseph Nick Homziak

Jun 5, 2014

Homziak, Joseph "Nick", U.S Marine Corp. Loving husband of Kathleen. Cherished father of Susan (Bernard) Szeszol, and Deborah (Kenneth) Duwal. Treasured grandfather of Sarah, Kendall, Christopher and David. Dear brother of John (the late Yvonne) Homz. Dear brother in law of the late Diane Kuznowicz and Thomas Klebba. Fond uncle to many and Godfather of Michael Klebba. Visitation Sunday, 4-9pm....

Daniel John Platis

Daniel John Platis

Jun 5, 2014

Daniel John Platis, age 93, U.S. Army, Veteran WWII. Beloved husband of Rose; loving father of George (Gail), Lori (Tom) Wisner and Veronica Manion; cherished grandfather of Danny, Tommy (Tricia), Jason (Beth), Josh, Ed (Jackie), Jason, Rose and Keith; dear great-grandfather of Kaley, Ava, Presley, Sevi, Jack, Bryn, and Danny. Lying in State Saturday, June 28th from 9 am until...

Carlota M. Chavez

Carlota M. Chavez

May 17, 2014

Carlota M. Chavez, age 95, loving mother of Jesus (Teo), Evangelina (David), Jose L. (Olga), Raquel and Maria Consepcion (Ricardo). Proud grandmother of Ricardo, Erendira, Kathy, Karla, Belen, Nancy, Stefanie and Ricardo. Cherished great-grandmother of Jacky, Mylene and Giselle. Godmother of Maria Alma. Visitation Monday 4 - 9 PM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 West Grand Ave, Elmwood Park....

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