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Laura E. Kaese

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)...

Lillian A. Koczor

Lillian A. Koczor

Feb 17, 2012

Lillian A. Koczor, nee Gerth, age 77, at rest Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, beloved wife of the late Leonard B.; loving mother of Patricia (Steve) Gunn, Michael (Diane), Bonnie (William) Smith, Margaret (Gus) Aidonis, Nancy Koczor (Thomas) Sandstrom, Theresa (Ernest) Forman, Leonard, Timothy (Sharon); cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of five; dear sister of the late Lorraine (James) Oakman; sister-in-law...

Salvatore Lena

Salvatore Lena

Jan 20, 2012

Sal Lena age 89 passed away peacefully January 20, 2012. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Angie (nee DeMarco) , Loving Father of Frank (Kelly), Paulette (Ray) Maraviglia, Danny (Marie), Kenny (Kathy), Joey (Cindy), cherished papa of 19 , Proud great cho cho papa of 11, ;dear brother of Mary Smetana, the late Vince (Maryann) and George Lena; Devoted...

Vita Santinello

Vita Santinello

Jan 11, 2012

Vita Santinello, Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of John and Anthony (Diane) Santinello. Loving grandmother of Anthony (Linda), Joseph (Fiancé of Alison) and Vincent (Casey) Santinello. Dear Great Grandmother of Devin and Renata. Fond aunt of Bella, John and the late Angela. Visitation Sunday from 4-9p.m. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home to...

William J. Pyzyna

William J. Pyzyna

Jan 10, 2012

William J. Pyzyna, age 93, beloved husband of Charlotte, nee Patchak; loving father of Richard, Philip (Mary Ann) and William G. (Christine); cherished grandfather of six; great-grandfather of four; Proud WWII Navy Veteran and member of VFW Skokie Post 3854 and NIDESA. Funeral prayers, Saturday, 10 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north at 76th Court)...

Henry Pfeifer

Henry Pfeifer

Dec 22, 2011

Henry Pfeifer, of Chicago, passed away on December 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Judy; dear brother of Roy; fond brother-in-law of Sam(Lynn)Viverito and Carolyn(Skip)Burr; son-in-law of Evelyn Viverito and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, December 26, from 4-9 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park. Funeral Prayers Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. to...

John W. Long

John W. Long

Dec 20, 2011

John W. Long, devoted husband of the late Jacquelyn. Loving father of John P., Michael (Nancy), Frances (Waldo) Ocana, George (Debbie), Barney (Cheryl) and Charlie (Jenna) Long. Beloved grandfather of eleven. Visitation Wednesday 4-9p.m. Funeral Thursday, Prayers 9:00 a.m. The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (@76th Avenue) to St. Cyprian Church for Mass of the Christian Burial 9:30...

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