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...
Samantha B. Salkeld
Apr 10, 2014
Samantha B. Salkeld "Sandy", nee Bliznick; age 74; beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William, Michael, Christine, Anthony (Angie), Mary and the late Robert; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dearest sister of Donna (Ted) Malek, Starr (Robert) Paz, the late Dominick and the late Gregory; cherished daughter of the late Dominick V. and Sonya T....
Mary Ellen Henders
Apr 9, 2014
Mary Ellen Henders (nee Burris), born October 20, 1941 and entered eternal life on April 9, 2014. Beloved wife for 43 years to John "David" Henders. Supportive and devoted mom to Debbie (Tony) Fini and Lynn (John) Matos; most dedicated, thoughtful and loving "B-Ma" to Johnny, Emily, Kameryn, Brandon, Nicolas and Jake. Wonderful big sister to Jim (the late...
Sheila J. Rose
Apr 6, 2014
Sheila J. Rose; beloved daughter of the late Joeseph and the late Elizabeth (Callaghan) Rose; loving twin sister of Sharon (Greg) Spiros, loving sister of Marianne (Robert) Higgins, Joseph (Eileen) Rose, Henry (Patricia Kelleher, MD), Martin (Marybeth), Stephen (Karen), Terrence (Joan), Elizabeth (David) Shiroishi, John (Loretta) and James. Fond aunt to forty-six nieces and nephews and dear niece and...
Paul A. Fuerst
Apr 1, 2014
Paul A. Fuerst, At Rest April 1, 2014, age 55; Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Â Interment Concordia Cemetery. Â In lieu of flowers, donations to Zoar Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Â For information 708-453-1234
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
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. Â 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
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), Â Angela (Jun) Gloria and Tranquilino (Ina); fond uncle of many. He will be missed by many family and friends....
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
Mar 11, 2014
Hilda Maria Porras, Age 47; Beloved wife of Jesus; cherished mother of Leticia, Elena, Sandra and Laura. Â 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. Â Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Â For information...
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
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...
