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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Michael "Zook" Matsukis

Michael "Zook" Matsukis

Dec 27, 2012

Michael E. Matsukis, "Zook", age 51; Survived by his love Romona Rail; cherished son of Jeanne; beloved brother of Lois (Dan) Miller, George, Patricia, Kristine (Michael) Kolton, Peter and the late Thomas "Jerry"; loved by close family, Ken Rail and Wilma (Graham); Papa Zook to Cassandra, Serafina and Clinton; fond uncle of many. Michael will be missed by all that...

Aurea E. Rosario

Aurea E. Rosario

Dec 16, 2012

Aurea E. Rosario, Born February 5, 1938, at rest December 16, 2012. Visitation Wednesday, December 19, 2012 4 to 9 p.m., prayer service 7 p.m. Funeral Thursday, December 20, 2012 Service 9 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (turn north on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234

Michael J. Cahill

Michael J. Cahill

Dec 16, 2012

Michael J. Cahill; born January 13, 1944, at rest December 16, 2012; beloved husband of the late Nancy, nee Leveille; loving father of Brian (Susan), Michael (Alicia) and Erin (Matthew) Fruth; dear grandfather of Charlotte and Alex; fond brother of Robert (Carolyn), Gerry (the late James) Malcolm, Norinne (Norman) Vitellaro, the late Thomas (the late Dorothy), the late Mary Ann...

Louis Corona

Louis Corona

Dec 16, 2012

Visitation Friday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home. Funeral Prayers Saturday 8:30 a.m. to St Celestine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 9:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info please call the funeral home.

Mark W. Ostergaard

Mark W. Ostergaard

Dec 9, 2012

Mark W. Ostergaard, age 79, beloved husband of Patricia; loving father of Michaelene (Richard), Kim (Victor), Janet (Ken), Jean (Steve), and Laura (Wylie); cherished grandfather of eight. He was an IBEW Local #9 member of over 55 years and worked for the City of Chicago over 30 years. He will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Tuesday from...

William Pielich

William Pielich

Nov 29, 2012

William Pielich, devoted father of David and Christopher(Violet) Pielich. Loving grandfather of Milana. Visitation Saturday 10:00 a.m. until time of service 1:00 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home. Interment Private. (708)453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

Stella M. Furmanek

Stella M. Furmanek

Nov 28, 2012

Stella M. Furmanek nee Rajchel, age 96, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Dr. Syl Furmanek (Maxine) and Dr. James Furmanek; cherished grandmother of Julie (Fred) Jewell, Pamela, Jennifer, Lauren and Joseph; dear great-grandmother of Madison and Maxwell; adored sister of the late Bernice Losh and brother Edward (Bernice) Rajchel. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 pm,...

John M. Mccoy

John M. Mccoy

Nov 27, 2012

John M. McCoy Beloved father of Nicole and Allison; loving fiancée of Chrissy Fox; dearest son of Pat and Nancy, nee Mathis; loving grandson of Elaine and the late Robert Mathis and the late Edward and Margaret McCoy; cherished nephew, uncle and cousin of many. Proud member of Teamsters Local 700. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday,...

Victorio Nieves

Victorio Nieves

Nov 22, 2012

Victorio Nieves, 80, formally of Elmwood Park, passed away November 22, 2012. Beloved husband of Carmen (nee Cruz); loving father of Evelyn and Victor (Lynn); cherished grandfather of Daniel, Nico, Victor Jr., Joshua, Victoria and Jacob; and dear great-grandfather of Gianna. Funeral Service Monday, November 26, 10:30 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Visitation...

Joseph C Lenhardt

Joseph C Lenhardt

Oct 27, 2012

Joseph C. Lenhardt, age 93, beloved husband of the late Francis nee Brandt, loving mother of Carol (James) Zagorski and Joseph (Judy); cherished grandfather of Michael (Linda) Zagorski, Robert (Chris) Zagorski and Susan (Nick) Sasanelli; dear great-grandfather of many; caring brother of Frank (Grace). He will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Saturday, November 3, from 2 to...

Margaret George

Margaret George

Oct 23, 2012

Margaret George, nee Fester, 86, passed away October 23, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Richard (Janet), Robert (Michele), and Jackie Mills; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Lauren and Kathryn. Funeral Service and Interment Friday, October 26, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Internment Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. For...

Sheila R. Falcone

Sheila R. Falcone

Oct 12, 2012

Sheila R. Falcone "Renee", age 38, beloved wife of Vince; loving mom of Sean; cherished daughter of Garnet (the late Ray) Husk; dear sister of the late Patty Reynoso; fond aunt of Dillon Husk; proud Godmother of Rhiannon Pierce. Best friend of Pam Krajewski. Visitation Thurday from 4 to 9 pm at The Elms Funeral Home. Interment private. For more...

Lavergne Stone

Lavergne Stone

Oct 3, 2012

LaVergne Stone, age 88; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward (Samantha), John (Colleen), Terry, Nancy (Joseph) Olson and Richard (Pamela); dear grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 11; fond sister of Diane Fry and the late Earld Soldmann. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand...

Albert J. Onesti

Albert J. Onesti

Sep 25, 2012

Albert J. Onesti, Born Feb. 25, 1925, at peace Sept. 25, 2012; Age 87; Proud WWII US Army Veteran; beloved husband of Gabriella; loving father of Ron (Elena), Victoria and Richard (Kelly); cherished Nonno of Ethan, Sebastian and Giuliana; dear brother of Constance (the late George) Ferolo, Rosemary (the late Dean) Forcucci, the late Carmen (the late Frances) Onesti, the...

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...

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