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Enrique Baez Gonzalez

Enrique Baez Gonzalez

Oct 31, 2013

Enrique Baez Gonzalez, Age 61; beloved husband of Herminia Maldonado; loving father of Enrique, US Army (Jennifer)Baez and Brenda Baez. Enrique was a proud American. He served his country, in both, Vietnam and Iraq. He retired from the US Army as a Major after 27 years of service. As a civilian he was a proud Captain for 20 years with...

Robert R. Ludwig

Robert R. Ludwig

Oct 28, 2013

Robert Richard Ludwig, Born November 11, 1938, At Rest October 28, 2013. Visitation Wednesday, October 30th from 12 P.M. until time of Service 3:30 P.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donation to  PAWS Chicago  would be appreciated. For information call The Elms at 708-453-1234

Herbert R. Schulze

Herbert R. Schulze

Oct 18, 2013

Herbert R. Schulze, Born October 21, 1926, At Rest October 18, 2013, Age 86. Visitation Monday, October 21, 2013 from 4 to 9 p.m., Service 8 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Cynthia Schulze Memorial Fund, First Merit Bank - 1606...

Peter Gianfrancesco

Peter Gianfrancesco

Oct 16, 2013

Peter Gianfrancesco, Age 74; beloved husband of Barbara, nee Lindsey; loving father of Kathleen (David) Juran and Peter; dear grandfather of Patrick and Victoria Juran; fond brother of Harry, John (Mary), Marguerite (Jerry) Nega, Lorraine, the late James (the late Lovilla) Bacoulis, the late Latitia (the late Richard) Soria, the late Benjamin (Rosemary) and the late Catherine (James) Ostergren; dear...

Grace L. Syslo

Grace L. Syslo

Oct 13, 2013

Grace L. Syslo, nee Cinquepalmi, Age 74; beloved wife of Gary; loving mother of Mark, Anthony, Christine and the late Diane; dearest grandmother of Michael, Anthony, Kristina, Megan and Rosanne; great-grandmother of Kaylee and Ethan; dear sister of Nick (Patricia) and Vito Cinquepalmi; sister-in-law of Rev. Alan Syslo. Visitation Wednesday, October 16th, 4 p.m. until time of Service 8 p.m....

Joyce Annette Lestarge

Joyce Annette Lestarge

Oct 12, 2013

Joyce Annette nee Schmidt LeStarge, age 77, beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Jeff (Debbie) and Dave (Kathy); cherished grandmother of John (Jessica), Doug, Courtney (Dominick Cannata) and Dan; dear sister of Gloria (Lonnie) Davis; surviving sister-in-law June (Roy) Gustofson. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 pm, Funeral...

Sara Padilla Debentancor

Sara Padilla Debentancor

Oct 11, 2013

Sara Padilla de Bentancor. Loving husband Luis. Devoted mother of Maria Lourdes, Rita (Roberto) and Cecilia (Roberto). Cherished grandmother, Fernando, Fernanda, Adams, Pablo, Joanna, Jorge, Camila, Nahuel, Sebastian, Allan, Jean Franco, Matteo, Cristina, Yalena, Stefani, Juan, Danilo, Yoselin, Luana, Jhonathan and Gabriel. Visitation Monday 4-9. Funeral Tuesday, prayers 8:45 am at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave to...

Robert F. Bonkowski

Robert F. Bonkowski

Oct 1, 2013

Robert F. Bonkowski, Born February 11, 1933; at Rest Oct. 1, 2013; beloved husband of Susan, nee Gillespie; loving father of Mary (Brian) Krajewski, Donna Syverson, John Bonkowski, Colleen (Timothy) Nelson and Robert (the late Cedra) Bonkowski; dearest grandfather of Eric and Evan Syverson. Robert was a lifelong Cubs fan. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 10:30...

Diane L. Lacoco

Diane L. Lacoco

Oct 1, 2013

Diane L. LaCoco, nee Luczak; age 69; Cherished mother of Sandra and Pamela LaCoco; loving grandmother of Amanda, Jessica, Lindsay, Caitlyn and Jackie Craig; former wife of William LaCoco; dear sister of Ronald Luczak and the late Joanne (John) Kuta; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday, 10 a.m. at The...

Gloria V. Manges

Gloria V. Manges

Sep 25, 2013

Gloria V. Manges, nee Addalia, born November 21, 1928, at rest September 25, 2013; beloved wife of the late Alois E.; cherished mother of Al (Char), Lee, Kathy (Tom) Keith and Laura (Jerry) Jackson; dear grandmother of Al (Heidi) Manges, Joe (Ashley) Manges, Michael Manges, Tanya (Bob) Dingels, Jon Manges, Gina (Ryan) Scarpelli and Jay Jackson (Joyce Budnick); proud great-grandmother...

Roman Metzger

Roman Metzger

Sep 19, 2013

Roman Metzger, Elmwood Park resident of 52 years; beloved husband of Hilda; devoted father of Christine and Richard Metzger; dear brother of the late Loretta Sajkiewicz; fond cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, Prayers 9:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave (North at 76th Ave)to St. Celestine Church, Mass...

Peter Unger

Peter Unger

Sep 18, 2013

Peter Unger; beloved husband of Patti; loving father of Dawn (Mike) Tansey and Jenni (Angel) Almodovar; cherished grandfather of Alexis and Aleah Almodovar and Aurora Tansey; dear brother-in-law of Jimmy McGill. Peter was a devoted family man and will be missed by all. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600...

Joy D. Klich

Joy D. Klich

Sep 16, 2013

Klich, Joy D. Age 57 passed away on September 16, 2013. Loving wife of Robert. Devoted mother of Ashley and Lauren. Dear daughter of the late Kenneth (Lorraine) Kosmoski. Dear sister of Trudy Pondel and Kenneth (Sue) Kosmoski. Cherished aunt of William, Rainee, Kenneth Jr. and Jacqueline. Lifetime friend of Judy Kosmoski. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday evening,...

Rudolph J. Macchione

Rudolph J. Macchione

Sep 13, 2013

Rudolph J. Macchione; Loving husband of Dollie and the late Jeanne Macchione. Cherished father of Daniel (Susan) Rotzoll and Nancy(Ched)Scheitler. Devoted stepfather of Joseph, Jeffrey(Barbara)Nagy, June(John)Bartoszewski and Joan Nagy. Dear grandfather of Carrie, Michael, Jamie, Jon-Daniel, Julie, Mark, Jeffrey, Heather, Danny, Jonathan, Stephanie and Kimberly. Dear great-grandfather of five. Loving brother of Franchesca and Rosalita(Dan)Platis and the late Achilles, Ernesto,...

Suzanna Yi

Suzanna Yi

Sep 12, 2013

Loving mother of Helen and Yoo Jin. Visitation Sunday from 4-8 PM and Prayer Service 8:00 PM at the Elms Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM at Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N. Sauganash Ave. Chicago 60646 Interment private.

Lucille Ann Rodriguez

Lucille Ann Rodriguez

Sep 7, 2013

Lucille Ann Rodriguez, nee Callis-Diliberto; age 75; Born May 4, 1938, At Rest September 7, 2013; beloved mother of Gerald McCord, Debra (David) Frank, Antonia and Carlos Rodriguez; dear Nana and Great-Nana of many; dearest sister of Josephine Rosales, Loretta Nunez, Francine Macchitelli, Georgeann Anders and the late Albert Fink. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 10:00...

Victor A. Ojeda

Victor A. Ojeda

Sep 6, 2013

Victor A. Ojeda, Born January 24, 1942, At Rest September 6, 2013. Visitation Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 3 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment will be in Quininde, Ecuador. For information 708-453-1234

Jean A. Becker

Jean A. Becker

Sep 6, 2013

Becker, Jean A. nee: Juran Loving wife of Louis. Cherished Mother of Justin and Katherine Becker. Beloved daughter of Robert and Dorothy Juran. Devoted sister of Robert (Robin) and the late Ronald Juran. Dear sister in law of Ann Juran. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-9pm. Funeral Wednesday, Prayers, 10:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home...

Leo M. Sulak

Leo M. Sulak

Sep 1, 2013

Leo M. Sulak, age 94, Proud WWII Army Veteran. At peace September 1, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Betty nee Reddersdorf; loving father of Paul (Christine) and Carol (Dennis) Lynch; cherished grandfather of Steven and Brian Sulak, Kimberly, Ryan, and Kelly Lynch; dear brother of the late Angeline (the late Sal) Dunn and the late Andrew Sulak; found uncle...

Louis D. Alvarez

Louis D. Alvarez

Aug 29, 2013

Alvarez, Louis D., Devoted son of the late Onesemo Alvarez and Crusita Dounias. Dear Step Son of Peter Dounias. Loving brother of Ginny (Paul) Okulinski, Anita (Frank Hatzis), Robert Alvarez, and the late Anthony, Ramon, George and Frank. Cherished nephew of Josephine. Fond Uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, prayers 9:45 a.m. at The Elms...

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