Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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