Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Benjamin Rondon
Apr 25, 2012
Loving husband of Lisseth Rondon. Devoted son of Benjamin Rondon Sr. and Fita Rondon. Loving father of Amy Rondon. Dear Brother of David (Anesther) rondon, and Elietzer (Arlyne) Rondon. Fond uncle of Andrea, Samantha, Jason, Maylen, Joshua and Hazel. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Interment private
Benedetto Ravenna
Apr 22, 2012
Benedetto Ravenna, Born Aug. 26, 1926 at rest April 22, 2012, age 85; beloved husband of Vita nee Campanella; cherished father of Mary (Felice) Barbaria, Paul (Lois), Rose (Thomas) Gentry, Francine (Rich) Troesken and Vicki; loving grandfather of Carmy, Frankie, Tina (Rodney), Leon (Anne Marie), Joanna (Ira), Paula (Tom), Hugo and Tara; great-grandfather of T.J., Isabella, Benny, Christiana, Nicco, Grace,...
Juan Gaudin, Jr.
Apr 20, 2012
Juan Gaudin, Jr.; beloved husband of Olga nee Padua; loving father of Juan III (Marisol), Joshua, Melissa (Sean) Nunez and Angel Nunez; cherished grandfather of Nichole, Alexander, Joshua Jr. and Naomi; dearest son of Magdalena and the late Juan Sr.; dear brother of Mildred and Elena Gaudin; fond uncle of Michele, Pedro, Lisa, Patricia and Jaime. Funeral service Monday 10...
Kimberly C. Garippo
Apr 16, 2012
Kimberly C. Garippo of Elmwood Park. Born Sept. 29, 1971 at Rest April 16, 2012, Age 40. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 3 to 9 p.m., Memorial Service 8 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. For information 708-453-1234
Nicholas J. Belsito
Apr 13, 2012
Belsito, Nicholas J. Loving Son of Carmelina (The late Antonino). Devoted father of Antonino ''Nino" and Isabella ''Bella". Loving brother of Marie Belsito. Fond uncle of Gaetano and Gianna. Visitation Monday 4-9pm. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) to St. Cyprian Church Mass 10:30a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery....
Constance Macias
Apr 4, 2012
Constance Macias, Born 1925 at Rest April 4, 2012, age 86; cherished sister of Mary (the late Ray) Carrasco, Joey (Janet) Macias, the late Gloria Ruiz, the late Angie (the late Lalo) Salazar and the late Dolores Macias; beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated employee of 49 years at W.W. Grainger. Funeral prayers, Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from The...
Laura E. Kaese
Apr 2, 2012
Crucifix Laura E. Kaese, nee Smeltzer; Born August 13, 1922 , at peace April 2, 2012, Age 89; beloved wife of the late James E., Sr.; loving mother of James E., Jr. (Elizabeth) and Robert (Kim); dear grandmother of James III (Erin), Scott, Steven (Lauren), Kristine (Ralph) and Kelly (Daryl); great-grandmother of Kasey, Andrew, Jake, Sevrin, Colin and Owen; cherished...
Josephine M. Vassallo
Mar 29, 2012
Josephine M. Vassallo "Jo" "Dolly" March 7, 1934 – March 29, 2012, Age 78; dearest daughter of the late Sam and Jennie Vassallo; loving sister of Nicholas (the late Joanne) and Victor (Adeline) Vassallo; dear aunt of Jeffrey Vassallo, Jennifer (Dan) Morvaji, Gina (Scott) Bacon, Victoria (Leonard)Kazmer and the late Michael Vassallo; great-aunt of Miranda, Violet, Spencer, Josie and Sammy....
Charlotte M. Ortinau
Mar 24, 2012
Charlotte M. Ortinau, August 28, 1921 - March 24, 2012. Services and Interment Private. For information 708-453-1234
Lorraine C. Strausser
Mar 22, 2012
Lorraine C. Strausser, Loving wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Sheila Severino and Nancy (Thomas) Ciecko. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Katherine and David. Dear sister of the late Joan Sparling. Funeral service will be held at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north at 76th Ave.,) Elmwood Park at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 26, 2012....
Jose Angel Martinez
Mar 4, 2012
Jose Angel Martinez, 87, of Chicago, passed away March 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Ofelia; loving father of Jose, Maria, Margarita, Dora, Carlos, Guadalupe, Esmeralda, and the late Ruben and Magdalena; dear grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 12 and great great-grandfather of two. Retired employee of G.M. Fisher Body Division. Visitation Friday, March 9, from 2-9 p.m. at The Elms...
Lenore H Reiss
Mar 3, 2012
Lenore H. Reiss Beloved wife of the late Edward J., Loving mother of Ellen Jean (Ryske). Visitation Thursday 4-9 pm at the Elms Funeral Home. Lye in state Friday, at Edgebrook Lutheran Church, 5252 W. Devon, Chicago 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery.
Isidoro Gonzalez
Mar 2, 2012
Isidoro Gonzalez age 74. Visitation Sunday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday Time pending. at the Elms Funeral Home.
Candida M. Severino
Mar 1, 2012
Candida M. "Candi" Severino, age 57, beloved mother of Ann Marie; loving sister of Mary (the late Jerry) Stawiery; cherished aunt of Andrea and John (Erica)Stawiery; dear cousin and Godmother to many. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park (North at 76th Ave). Procession...
Vernon Thomas
Feb 28, 2012
Visitation Friday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home.
James E. Kaese, Sr.
Feb 27, 2012
James E. Kaese, Sr. , Proud WWII Navy Veteran; born May 8, 1919 , at peace Feb. 27, 2012, Age 92; beloved husband of Laura, nee Smeltzer; loving father of James E., Jr. (Elizabeth) and Robert (Kim); cherished grandfather of James III, Scott, Steven, Kristine and Kelly; great-grandfather of Kasey, Andrew, Jake, Sevrin, Colin and Owen. Dedicated Scout Master for...
Thomas A. Poznecki
Feb 25, 2012
Thomas A. Poznecki "T-Poz" Born August 30, 1971 at peace February 25, 2012, age 40, beloved husband of Jennifer, nee Rogas; devoted father of Nina; loving brother of Jimmy, Linda (the late Lou) Rachmaciej and the late Robert; brother-in-law of Bobby (Nicole)Rogas; dearest son of the late Louis and Annette; son-in-law of Penny Lazzara and Robert Rogas; loving uncle of...
George D. Haff
Feb 24, 2012
George D. Haff, Loving husband of Madeline. Beloved father of Hank (Diane) Haff, Patricia (Steven) Mills and Deborah (Kevin) Mills. Cherished grandfather of Sheree, Jennifer, Amanda, Kristyn, Katelyn, Alyssa, Michael, Ryan, Alexa and Kaylee. Great grandfather of Leila. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 4-9pm. Funeral prayers Monday 9:00 a.m. at Matz Funeral Home 410 E....
David J. Ruhl
Feb 21, 2012
David J. Ruhl, Aug. 10, 1941 – Feb. 21, 2012. Loving son of the late David and Elaine Ruhl; survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral prayers and interment Tuesday, March 13, 2012, Family and Friends to meet at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel 3100 Thatcher, River Grove. Arrangements by The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234
George F. Kapust
Feb 20, 2012
George F. Kapust 1922 – 2012 World War II Marine Veteran; loving husband of the late Ruth, nee Bergeron; dearest father of Charlotte Auer, Ralph (Patricia) and Beverly Kapust; beloved grandfather of six; great-grandfather of six. Visitation, Monday, 9 a.m. until time of funeral service 11 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (north on 76th Court)...
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