Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Donald Slattery
May 16, 2014
William Donald Slattery, age 85; At rest May 16, 2014 peacefully in his sleep under the loving care of Rainbow Hospice and family at his side. Beloved husband of Margaret Joan; loving father of Michael, Ph.D. (Lynn), Susan (Gary) Carlson, Chuck (Ellen), Col. Patrick, USAFR (Cherise), Eileen, D.C. (Michael, D.C.) Berglund; cherished grandfather of AmandaEve, Timothy, David, Nick, Brian, Kevin,...
Mark P Rusell
May 9, 2014
Mark P. Russell, age 59, beloved husband of Betty A. nee Watschke; loving father of Jennifer (Mike Pier) Russell and Michael (Diane Aldrich) Russell; proud grandpa of Maizie Pier; dear son-in-law of Lorraine and the late Robert Watschke. Faithful friend to many especially "Buddy". Employee of Cook County Sheriff Department of Corrections. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m., Funeral...
Jack William Ferrara
May 1, 2014
Jack William Ferrara, Beloved husband of the late Darlene, nee La Rue; loving father of R. Lee (Mary) Ferrara and the late Billie T. Ferrara; doting grandfather of Holly, Hailey and the late Benjamin; beloved son of the late William and Angela Ferrara; dear brother of Louis (Margaret) Ferrara, Rosemary (Edward) Golemba and the late Mary (the late Pete) Di...
Thomas A. Napolitano
Apr 24, 2014
Napolitano, Thomas A. Retired C.P.D. Loving husband of Kathy. Devoted father of Brian (Kelly) and Rocco Napolitano. Cherished grandfather of Tori. Dear brother of Tony (Maryann). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of the Italian-American Police Assoc. and the Marine Corp League. Visitation, Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral, Monday, prayers 9:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600...
Clara H. Sturgulewski
Apr 18, 2014
Clara H. Sturgulewski, nee Hachaj; beloved wife of the late Leo V.; loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) Silvon and Lee (Susan); dear grandmother of Michael (Mary) Silvon, Jonathon (Maria) Silvon, Stacey, Brian and Christopher Sturgulewski; great-grandmother of Molly and Reggie Silvon; fond sister of the late Genevieve (Henry) Buczak, Louis (Jean) Hachaj and Eleanor; sister-in-law of the late Irene...
Barbara B. Schultz
Apr 13, 2014
Barbara B. Schultz, nee Hayes. Devoted wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Laura (Patrick) Walsh, Sandra and John (Nicole) Schultz. Proud, proud grandmother and selfless cheerleader of Jennifer. Melissa, Rebecca, Steven, Kayla, Jack, Turner and Kaitlin. Loving sister of Rosemary (William) Stark and Dennis (Patricia) Hayes. Dear sister in law of Elaine and Helen. Fond aunt of...
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