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Rosa Carvajal

Rosa Carvajal

Apr 1, 2014

Rosa Carvajal, loving wife of Nicholas; beloved mother of Nick Anthony (Vicky) Carvajal, Jessica (Juan Angel) Gonzalez and Baby Carvajal; adored sister of Olga, Luis, Nelly, Carlos, Yolanda, Hector, Gladys, Vicente and Bolivar Carvajal.  Proud aunt of Jeannette Parrales and great-aunt of Esteban Espinoza.  Visitation Friday, April 4, 4 PM to 9PM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand...

Richard Bruce Barton

Richard Bruce Barton

Mar 22, 2014

Barton, Richard Bruce Loving Husband of Cathy nee: Jannusch. Devoted father of Randy Bruce (Kerry) and Kyle Ray Barton Adored " Grumpa" of Emily and Gavin Bruce. Cherished Son of the late John Edward and Lenore.  Dear Brother of John (Joanne), Jim, Randy (Kathy) Barton, Linda Seifken and the late Larry and Jerry Barton. Beloved Uncle of many Nieces...

Reynaldo Estanislao Arrieta

Reynaldo Estanislao Arrieta

Mar 16, 2014

Reynaldo Estanislao Arrieta, age 70, beloved husband of Amparo, nee Ortillana; loving father of Christian, Cyrelle, Cecille and Reynaldo Jr.; dear grandfather of Carol Angela and Angelo; cherished brother of Romualdo, Rolando (Meg), Ricardo (Lourdes), Linda (Edwardo) Reyes, Raymundo (Cora),  Angela (Jun) Gloria and Tranquilino (Ina); fond uncle of many. He will be missed by many family and friends....

Mary Catherine Hinderland

Mary Catherine Hinderland

Mar 16, 2014

Mary C. Hinderland nee Dolan, age 76, beloved wife of the late Wayne; loving mother of Kim (Ricky) Aguilar; cherished grandmother of Angela (Phil) Geritano and Dolores (Jay) Stastny; loving  great-grandmother of Anthony, Mia and baby Stastny; dear sister of Philip, Edward and Kevin. She will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial Mass Saturday 10 AM at...

Hilda Maria Porras

Hilda Maria Porras

Mar 11, 2014

Hilda Maria Porras, Age 47; Beloved wife of Jesus; cherished mother of Leticia, Elena, Sandra and Laura.  Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, Prayers 9:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.  Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  For information...

William M. Taglia

William M. Taglia

Mar 5, 2014

William M. Taglia, age 88; beloved husband of the late Diane; cherished father of Anthony and the late William; dearest grandfather of Samantha and Taylor Taglia. Visitation Monday 11 a.m. until time of Service 1 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234

Helen S. Nardi

Helen S. Nardi

Feb 27, 2014

Helen S. Nardi, nee Olivieri; beloved wife of the late Raymond Sr.; loving mother of Raymond (Kathie) Nardi and Rosemarie (the late Richard) Barone; cherished grandmother of Roseann (Cris) DiVenere, Raymond (Dimitra) Nardi, Denise (Jayme) Henke, Joseph (Marzena) Nardi, Richelle (Michael) Rominski and Joellen (Sam) Scala; great-grandmother of Cristoforo, Gaetano, Cosette, Dylan, Michael, Joey, Ava and Sammy. Visitation Sunday 3...

John S. Georgian

John S. Georgian

Feb 9, 2014

John S. Georgian, age 80, U.S. Marine, Korean War Veteran; Born in this world April 11, 1933, born into eternality February 9, 2014. Husband of 60 years to Arlene nee Dahl; cherished brother of Grace Larsen; dear brother-in-law of Donald. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Friday 10:30 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 Grand Ave....

Fernando B. Rodriguez Sr.

Fernando B. Rodriguez Sr.

Jan 30, 2014

Fernando B. Rodriquez Sr. Loving Husband of the late Rosita Nee: Baez. Devoted father of Fernando Jr., Wanda (Juan) Colon, Jerry (Yvette) and Diana (Edward) Gonzalez. Dear grandfather of Angel, Jennifer, Omar, Jason, Jonathon, Joshua, Amy, and Tatiana, Dear great grandfather of six. Loving brother of eleven. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 4 – 9 p.m....

Lottie M. Hayes

Lottie M. Hayes

Jan 28, 2014

Hayes, Lottie M. Loving wife of the late Frank Romaszko, beloved mother of Jacquelyn (Thomas) Anderson and Antoinette (Carl) Bebar, cherished grandmother of Thom (Khey), Andrew, Jeffery, Becki, Kurt, Genie, Tracie, (Eric) Rebecca (Drew) and Carl Jr. (Marianna) and fond great grandmother of ten. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Friday 9:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home...

Kathryn Harrington Zepf

Kathryn Harrington Zepf

Jan 25, 2014

A graduate of Kelvyn Park High School, Kathryn Harrington Zepf, age 92, earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1981 from Northeastern University while working full time and raising four children. After moving to River Grove from Chicago in 1954, Katie grew concerned about the nearby railroad tracks which provided an attractive nuisance to the many children on the block....

Alexander J. Siska

Alexander J. Siska

Dec 20, 2013

Siska, Alexander J.; Age 93. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 69 years nee: Fergon. Cherished father of Janet (Jeremy) Rogers, Lynn (John) Murphy, Mark (Beth) and Tom (Pam) and the late Carol. Loving grandfather of Aimee and Katy (George Wichelns) Rogers, Carol Murphy, Marjorie, Melissa and Alexander Siska, Sarah, Matthew, Emily and Alyssa Siska. Dear great grandfather of Ed, Patti,...

Elizabeth V. Rose

Elizabeth V. Rose

Dec 15, 2013

Elizabeth V. Rose, nee Callaghan, age 94; beloved wife of the late Joseph Rose; loving mother of Marianne (Robert) Higgins, Joseph (Eileen), Henry (Dr. Patricia Kelleher), Martin (Marybeth), Stephen (Karen), Terrence (Joan), Elizabeth (David) Shiroishi, Sheila, Sharon (Greg) Spiros, James (Cathy), and John (Loretta). Granny to thirty-five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Martin and Rose (Hand) Callaghan;...

Maria Arambula

Maria Arambula

Dec 13, 2013

Maria Arambula, Born March 10, 1918, At Rest December 13, 2013, Age 95. Visitation, Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Monday, 9:15 a.m. Prayers at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. William Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234

Phyllis Loring

Phyllis Loring

Dec 11, 2013

Phyllis Loring, October 28, 1923 – December 11, 2013; cherished mother of James (La Verne), Kathy Dubak and the late Barbara Di Gangi; dear grandmother of James Loring Jr., Kenny Dubak, Michelle (Tyler) Kimbler and Joseph Di Gangi; great-grandmother of six and dearest friend to many. Visitation, Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m....

Giordana Losurdo

Giordana Losurdo

Dec 4, 2013

Giordana Losurdo, nee Braglia, age 88; beloved wife of the late Joseph "Peck"; cherished mother of the late Joseph M. (JoAnn); dearest grandmother of Joseph M., Michael F. (Jamie) and Dan (Sandra) LoCascio; great-grandmother of Ava and Michael; dear sister of the late Roland and loving "Gram" to all. Lying in State, Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until...

Agnes M. Cappelletti

Agnes M. Cappelletti

Dec 2, 2013

Age 95, (nee Norks) Longtime resident of River Grove, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Cappelletti; loving mom of Joan (Brett) Wigal, John (Eva), Tom (Diane), Mary Pecora; cherished grandmother of thirteen; proud great grandma of seventeen; dear sister of Mike (the late Frances) Norks, and the late Jane (the late Wesley) Henderson; fond aunt to many nieces and...

Mary Ann Wisnieski

Mary Ann Wisnieski

Dec 1, 2013

Mary Wisnieski died the morning of December 1, 2013 with her sister Louise at her side. She was born December 9, 1931 the eldest child of John and Ethel (Sarzynski) Wisnieski. She was predeceased by her brothers Paul and Fred. She is survived by her sister Louise (Florian) Smoczynski of Madison, Wisconsin. Mary had attained degrees from The Art Institute...

Francisco J. Mojica

Francisco J. Mojica

Nov 29, 2013

Francisco J. Mojica, Born May 11, 1966, at Rest November 29, 2013. Visitation, Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Friday, December 6, 2013, 8:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to Providence of God Catholic Church. 717 W. 18th Street, Chicago. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment...

Edward C. Kitlinski

Edward C. Kitlinski

Nov 24, 2013

Edward C. Kitlinski, Loving husband of Marisol. Devoted step-father of Melissa and Alberto Gonzalez. Cherished brother of Helen, Steve and Jim. Visitation Friday 4-9pm. Funeral Saturday 11:15 a.m. prayers at Elms Funeral Home to Our Lady of Victory Church Mass 12:00 Noon. Interment Saint Adalbert Cemetery. (708)453-1234

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