John F. Vucetich
Feb 22, 2015
John F. Vucetich Age 88. Proud WWII Army Veteran and Member of American Legion. Beloved husband of 41 years to Claire nee Wilson; loving brother-in-law and uncle; dear friend of Marilyn & Pete Sutter and Debbie Lopeman; best friend of 50 years to Bob Copilove. Visitation will be held Wednesday February 25, 2015 from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral service...
Antonio Vitali
Feb 19, 2015
Beloved husband of Leona; loving father of Romolo "Ray" (Christine) Vitali; cherished grandfather of Valerie (Luigi) Mascioletti, Alexandra and Anthony Vitali; great-grandfather of Leonardo and Lorenzo Mascioletti. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Church, Mass 10...
Christine M. Syslo
Feb 5, 2015
Christine M. Syslo, age 41; beloved mother of Kristina and Megan Syslo; dearest grandmother of Kaylee, Ethan and Maya; dear sister of Mark, Anthony and the late Diane; dearest aunt of Michael, Anthony and Roseanne; loving daughter of the late Gary and Grace Syslo, nee Cinquepalmi. Visitation Wednesday 4 p.m. until time of Service 8 p.m. at The Elms Funeral...
Andrew J. Kuchan
Feb 4, 2015
Andrew J. Kuchan, age 98, WWII Navy Veteran; beloved husband of the late Eleanor; devoted brother of the late Anne, Mildred, Anthony, Jack, Steve, Paul and Mary; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Entombment...
Robert S. Covelli
Jan 27, 2015
Robert S. Covelli of Elmwood Park, IL. Born into eternal life January 27, 2015, age 74; beloved brother of Nancy (the late Paul) Accurso, nee Covelli; Fond uncle of Michael F. (Paula) Accurso, Paul J. Accurso, Janice L. (Scott) Sevon, David A. (Pamela) Accurso, James R. (Theresa) Accurso and Suzanne M. Accurso; preceded in death by his parents, Michael and...
William E. Adams
Jan 21, 2015
William E. Adams, Age 66; Proud Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. U.S. Air Force; beloved husband of Susan, nee DeMarco; loving father of Virginia Roth, John (Amanda) Adams, Christine (John) Krahulik, and the late Victoria (Paul) Cisowski; cherished grandfather of Jane Roth, Ayla Cisowski, John Jr. and Jada Adams, Caitlin and Jordan Krahulik; dearest brother-in-law of Roberta and preceded in death by...
Avelino Alegado Gasmena
Jan 18, 2015
Avelino Alegado Gasmena, age 69, beloved husband of Rosalina nee Manuel; loving father of Averose (Sunday) Pastores, Delmar (Bernadette), Erwin (Blessie), Avelino Jr. (Bridgette), Sheryl and Rhemil; cherished grandfather of Kevin, Gwyneth, Megan, Kristal, Bill, Bryl, Marie, EJ and Raiene. Family and Friends to meet, Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. Celestine Church, 3020 North 76th Court, Elmwood Park, IL...
Kimlee Briskey
Jan 15, 2015
KimLee Briskey, Born September 15, 1958 – At Rest January 15, 2015; age 56; beloved wife of the late Robert Briskey; cherished companion of Robert Brunke; loving mother of Erin (Robert) Niles, Brandon Tiedel, Erik (Maria) Briskey and Anthony Ofenloch; dear daughter of Anthony Ventura and the late Elaine Bromund; dear sister of Carol (Joseph) Maiella. Visitation Monday 4 to...
Halina Zurek
Jan 7, 2015
Halina Zurek, nee Hulboj; beloved wife of Jozef; loving mother of Alicja and Witold; dear sister of Danuta Sliwczynska. Halina will be missed by all of her family and friends in America and Poland. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park...
Einar V. Ericksen
Jan 3, 2015
Ericksen, Einar V., Retired Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police for 32 Years. Loving husband of Rita; nee Salo. Devoted father of Amy (Dale) Kerner and the late Peter. Cherished grandfather of Edward and Ashley. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral, Thursday 9:00 a.m. prayers at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North at 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park;...
Edward D Platis
Jan 2, 2015
Edward D. Platis of Elmwood Park, Illinois, age 34, passed away under the loving care of his family on January 2, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Jackie (Stachnik); his son Daniel; parents George (Gail) Platis and Lynnea Franson; his brother Joshua Platis and Jason Wirth; grandparents Nadine (the late Edward) Franson and Rose (the late Daniel) Platis;...
Carolyn Hardt
Jan 1, 2015
Carolyn Hardt (Johns) of River Grove, Illinois, age 91, has passed away at her residence in Chicago under the loving care of her family. She is survived by her three children Susan Hardt (James Doan), Sally (Joseph) Mangano and Roland (Cheryl) Hardt; two grandchildren Joseph Mangano and Anthony Mangano; one great-granddaughter Senna. She was preceded in passing by her beloved...
Helen Gerakaris
Dec 29, 2014
Helen Gerakaris, Loving wife of the late Harold. Devoted mother of Andy and the late Vivian Gerakaris. Proud grandmother of Nicole Mackie. All Funeral Services for Mrs. Gerakaris will be private.
Donovan C. Palmlund
Dec 21, 2014
Donovan "Bud" Palmlund, Age 93; Proud US Army Veteran, Sergeant WWII; beloved husband of the late Evelyn, nee Johnson; loving father of the late Gayle Lapekas and the late Craig Palmlund; dear grandfather of Carrah Kalat-Stamper (Mark Stamper), Craig (Melissa) Lapekas and Cassie (David) Hatch; great-grandfather of Martina, Beatrice, Charles, Benjamin Donovan and Ellie; fond brother of the late Marcelene,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
