Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Helen Marie Tyrell

Helen Marie Tyrell

Sep 15, 2012

Helen Marie Tyrell, nee Anderson; beloved wife of the late John P. Tyrell, Jr.; dear mother of Sister Mary Kay, DC, John (Jeni), Karen (Joseph) Isaacs and Kathleen Johnson; loving grandmother of Ellen Tyrell, Elizabeth (Randy) Menges, Eric (Jennifer), Kevin (Stacey) and Rebecca Johnson; great-grandmother to Hailey Menges; sister in law to Marie Graziano; cousin to Marian Vitone; fond aunt...

Carmen T. Vielma

Carmen T. Vielma

Sep 11, 2012

Carmen T. Vielma, Age 94; Visitation Friday September 14, 2012 from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday 10 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Philip Arabshian

Philip Arabshian

Sep 9, 2012

Philip Arabshian, Age 86; Beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Wayne (Jennifer Sterns), Debra (Robert) Tackett, Mary (George) Laman, Michael, John (Jennifer) and the late Keith; cherished grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 9. Services and Interment were held private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Zoar Evangelical Lutheran Church 2940 N. 75th Court, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 would be...

Joan M. Edes

Joan M. Edes

Aug 23, 2012

Joan M. Edes, nee Nelson; Born Jan. 20, 1924, at peace Aug. 23, 2012; Age 88, Beloved aunt of Barbara Ball (Franco Gioia), Christopher Ball (LeeAnn Capogrossi), Susan (Lee) Sturgulewski and Frank (Sue) Ball; great-aunt and Godmother of many. Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept 8, 2012 at Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago. In lieu...

Charles L. Frances

Charles L. Frances

Aug 23, 2012

Charles L. Frances, Beloved husband of Josefina, nee Herrera; loving father of Maria and Billy (Jessica); cherished grandfather of Jimmy; fond brother of Steve (Kris) Frances, Bobbie (Pat) Sylvester, the late Gus Frances and the late Linda Matheny; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Monday 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral...

Annabelle M. Luhr

Annabelle M. Luhr

Aug 22, 2012

Annabelle M. Luhr, nee Thompson; beloved wife of the late Robert F.; loving mother of Robin (Paul) Wigdzinski, James (Kitty) Luhr and the late Lori Thomas; dear grandmother of Nicole and Paul Wigdzinski. Memorial visitation, Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Service 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. For information...

Lynn Gutekanst

Lynn Gutekanst

Aug 20, 2012

Lynn Gutekanst, nee Goldberg; age 67, beloved wife of Steve; loving mother of Stephen Michael (Elizabeth) Gutekanst and Gordon Osterstrom; cherished grandmother of Genevieve and Stephen III Gutekanst; dearest daughter of the late Ernest and Bernice Goldberg and daughter-in-law of William P. and the late Betty Gutekanst; dear sister-in-law of Paul (Ronnie), Joe (Martha), Anne (David), Patricia (John), Edward, Daniel...

Victor C. Brown Jr.

Victor C. Brown Jr.

Aug 16, 2012

Victor C. Brown Jr., Age 68. Loving husband of Joan, nee Schneider; cherished father of Victor IV; dear brother of the late Rosie. Member of the Chicago Regional Carpenter Union Local 578. Hockey coach at McFetridge and Rainbo Arena for two decades. Visitation Monday 4-9 pm. Funeral service Tuesday 10:00 am at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave....

James W. Weging

James W. Weging

Aug 12, 2012

James W. Weging, Age 22. Beloved husband of Sara, nee Arbuckle; loving son of James E. and Margaret Weging; dear son-in-law of Robert and Lola (nee Berg) Arbuckle; dear grandson of Gloria Hasier; fond uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday 4-9pm. Funeral prayers Thursday (time pending) at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on...

Mary L. Stefan

Mary L. Stefan

Aug 6, 2012

Mary L. Stefan, nee Szpara, Age 88, at peace Aug. 6, 2012; beloved wife of the late Thaddeus J.; loving mother of Ken D. (Mary C.); cherished grandmother of Pauline, Martha (Eric) Gieras and Thaddeus H.; survived by her loving sister Claire (the late Lee) Jaski and preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters; fond aunt of many...

Pia Sessa

Pia Sessa

Jul 20, 2012

Pia Sessa nee Covelli age 85, beloved wife of the late Ferruccio, loving mom of Julia (Saverio) Tenuta and Lillian (Salvatore) Cefalu, cherished Nonna of 9, proud Nani of 18, dear sister of Maria (Giovanni) Vena, Arturina (Fred) Ruffolo and the late Gaspare and Adolfo Covelli, zia of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 4-9PM. Funeral Prayers Monday 11:15AM. precession...

Ronald "Ronnie" Pease

Ronald "Ronnie" Pease

Jul 13, 2012

Pease, Ronnie "Hauss" loving husband of Jodi. Devoted son of the late Wilbur and Phyllis. Devoted father of Tiffany Nicholas. Cherished grandfather of Patrick Nicholas. Loving brother of Sharon(Wendell) Smothers, Mike, Donnie(Trish) Pease, Sandy Pease and the late John. Caring son of Pa. Devoted "uncle" of Sammy and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-9PM. The Funeral Service will be...

Nicholas J. Vassallo

Nicholas J. Vassallo

Jul 12, 2012

icholas J. Vassallo; May 16, 1930 - July 12, 2012, Age 82; beloved husband of the late Joanne F.; dearest son of the late Sam and Jennie Vassallo; loving brother of Victor (Adeline) Vassallo and the late Josephine M.; dear uncle of Jeffrey Vassallo, Jennifer (Dan) Morvaji, Gina (Scott) Bacon, Victoria (Leonard) Kazmer and the late Michael Vassallo; great-uncle of...

Louise Liby

Louise Liby

Jul 6, 2012

Louise Liby, nee Gunderson, Age 100; beloved wife of the late Clifford Liby; loving mother of Donna (the late Lee) Haeger, Bruce (Lillian) and Dennis (Barbara); dearest grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 21; great-great grandmother of 10; dear sister of Adeline (the late William) Fege and preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers. Visitation Thursday 9 a.m. until...

Andrea F. Scimeca

Andrea F. Scimeca

Jul 2, 2012

Scimeca, Andrea "Andy", Loving husband of Denise nee Mangialardi. Devoted father of Nico and Giana"Gigi". Beloved son of Rosario (the late Maria) Scimeca. Cherished brother of Joseph (Renee) and Linda (Dominic) Urso. Dear son in law of Beatrice (the late Gaspare) Mangialardi. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at The...

Sue A. Perry

Sue A. Perry

Jun 26, 2012

Perry A. Sue, Beloved Mother of Joseph, Richard, Linda (Joe) Battaglia and her late son Wayne Perry. Devoted mother in law of Mary (Chuck) Bennett. Proud grandmother of nine. Great grandmother of three. Visitation Friday 4-9p.m. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North @ 76th Ave.) to St. Vincent Ferrer Church Mass...

Georgia L. Larsen

Georgia L. Larsen

Jun 21, 2012

Larsen, Georgia L. Devoted wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Christopher, Eric and Kirk Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Caitlin and Niall. Great grandmother of Lessa and Fallon. Visitation Sunday 4-9p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North @76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Funeral Service and Interment private. (708)453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

Vita Ravenna

Vita Ravenna

Jun 19, 2012

Vita Campanella Ravenna, Born Sept. 25, 1926 at rest June 19, 2012, age 85; beloved wife of the late Benedetto; cherished mother of Mary (Felice) Barbaria, Paul (Lois), Rose (Thomas) Gentry, Francine (Rich) Troesken and Vicki; loving grandmother of Carmy, Frankie, Tina (Rodney), Leon (Ann Marie), Joanna (Ira), Paula (Tom), Hugo and Tara; great-grandmother of T.J., Isabella, Benny, Christiana, Nicco,...

Tomas D. Guzman

Tomas D. Guzman

Jun 18, 2012

Tomas D. Guzman, Born September 19, 1929 at rest June 18, 2012. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 8:15 am from The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 w. Grand Ave.(North at 76th Ave.)Elmwood Park to Maternity B.V.M. Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234

Mary R. Gendusa

Mary R. Gendusa

Jun 8, 2012

Gendusa Mary R. Nee: Montalbano. Loving wife of the late Vincent "Charles" Gendusa. Beloved mother Anthony (Maureen) Gendusa and Margaret (Robert) Fontanetta. Devoted grandmother of Doreen, Philip, Vince and Vincent. Great grandmother of Brandon, Anastasia, Meghan and Allyson. Dear sister of Phillip(Antoinette) and Anthony Montalbano. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and many cousins. Visitation Wednesday 9:00am until time...

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