Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

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...

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...

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