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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...
John S. Georgian
Feb 9, 2014
John S. Georgian, age 80, U.S. Marine, Korean War Veteran; Born in this world April 11, 1933, born into eternality February 9, 2014. Husband of 60 years to Arlene nee Dahl; cherished brother of Grace Larsen; dear brother-in-law of Donald. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Friday 10:30 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 Grand Ave....
Fernando B. Rodriguez Sr.
Jan 30, 2014
Fernando B. Rodriquez Sr. Loving Husband of the late Rosita Nee: Baez. Devoted father of Fernando Jr., Wanda (Juan) Colon, Jerry (Yvette) and Diana (Edward) Gonzalez. Dear grandfather of Angel, Jennifer, Omar, Jason, Jonathon, Joshua, Amy, and Tatiana, Dear great grandfather of six. Loving brother of eleven. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 4 – 9 p.m....
Lottie M. Hayes
Jan 28, 2014
Hayes, Lottie M. Loving wife of the late Frank Romaszko, beloved mother of Jacquelyn (Thomas) Anderson and Antoinette (Carl) Bebar, cherished grandmother of Thom (Khey), Andrew, Jeffery, Becki, Kurt, Genie, Tracie, (Eric) Rebecca (Drew) and Carl Jr. (Marianna) and fond great grandmother of ten. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Friday 9:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home...
Kathryn Harrington Zepf
Jan 25, 2014
A graduate of Kelvyn Park High School, Kathryn Harrington Zepf, age 92, earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1981 from Northeastern University while working full time and raising four children. After moving to River Grove from Chicago in 1954, Katie grew concerned about the nearby railroad tracks which provided an attractive nuisance to the many children on the block....
Alexander J. Siska
Dec 20, 2013
Siska, Alexander J.; Age 93. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 69 years nee: Fergon. Cherished father of Janet (Jeremy) Rogers, Lynn (John) Murphy, Mark (Beth) and Tom (Pam) and the late Carol. Loving grandfather of Aimee and Katy (George Wichelns) Rogers, Carol Murphy, Marjorie, Melissa and Alexander Siska, Sarah, Matthew, Emily and Alyssa Siska. Dear great grandfather of Ed, Patti,...
Elizabeth V. Rose
Dec 15, 2013
Elizabeth V. Rose, nee Callaghan, age 94; beloved wife of the late Joseph Rose; loving mother of Marianne (Robert) Higgins, Joseph (Eileen), Henry (Dr. Patricia Kelleher), Martin (Marybeth), Stephen (Karen), Terrence (Joan), Elizabeth (David) Shiroishi, Sheila, Sharon (Greg) Spiros, James (Cathy), and John (Loretta). Granny to thirty-five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Martin and Rose (Hand) Callaghan;...
Maria Arambula
Dec 13, 2013
Maria Arambula, Born March 10, 1918, At Rest December 13, 2013, Age 95. Visitation, Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Monday, 9:15 a.m. Prayers at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. William Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234
Phyllis Loring
Dec 11, 2013
Phyllis Loring, October 28, 1923 – December 11, 2013; cherished mother of James (La Verne), Kathy Dubak and the late Barbara Di Gangi; dear grandmother of James Loring Jr., Kenny Dubak, Michelle (Tyler) Kimbler and Joseph Di Gangi; great-grandmother of six and dearest friend to many. Visitation, Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m....
Giordana Losurdo
Dec 4, 2013
Giordana Losurdo, nee Braglia, age 88; beloved wife of the late Joseph "Peck"; cherished mother of the late Joseph M. (JoAnn); dearest grandmother of Joseph M., Michael F. (Jamie) and Dan (Sandra) LoCascio; great-grandmother of Ava and Michael; dear sister of the late Roland and loving "Gram" to all. Lying in State, Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until...
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