Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Shirley M. Kertz

Shirley M. Kertz

Sep 29, 2011

Shirley M. Kertz, nee Gilstad, 85, Born Oct. 16, 1925, at peace Sept. 29, 2011; beloved wife of 65 years to William Kertz; cherished mother of William (Patricia), Larry (Kimberly) and Karen; dear grandmother of Jessica, Dylan and Arielle; loving sister-in-law of Helen (Bert) Dorner, the late Christine (the late L.R.) Brink and the late John (the late Lucille) Kertz;...

Gilberto S. Rodriquez

Gilberto S. Rodriquez

Sep 28, 2011

Visitation Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. at The Elms funeal Home. Interment Private. For more Info 708-453-1234

Arthur A. Kranz Jr.

Arthur A. Kranz Jr.

Sep 26, 2011

Arthur A. Kranz, Jr., age 80, beloved husband of 55 years to Elizabeth, nee Bartel; loving father of Lynda (Gary) Macro, Arthur A. III (Elizabeth), Gregory S. (Vyctoria) and Jennie E. (Mark Betzel); cherished grandpa of Ryan, Zachary, James, Alecia, Brittney and Maritza; great-grandpa of Damian; dear uncle and cousin to many. Proud Korean War Veteran. Visitation Thursday, from 4...

Wasyl "Bill" Bryk

Wasyl "Bill" Bryk

Sep 20, 2011

Wasyl "Bill" Bryk, age 54, beloved husband of Denise; loving dad of Matthew and Keith; cherished son of Nina and the late Jerry; dear brother of Nina, Michael and John (Michele); fond uncle, nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave (at 76th Ave), Elmwood Park. Meet...

Timothy B. Cuchna

Timothy B. Cuchna

Sep 20, 2011

Timothy B. Cuchna, Age 52, Passed away September 20, 2011; beloved son of Mary and the late Gilbert; dearest brother of Jerry (Linda Sachwitz, fiancé); cherished nephew of Dolores (the late George) Vernon and preceded in death by Verna May (Edward) Olszewski; Gerald (June) and Emil, Jr. (Norine) Cuchna; dear cousin and friend of many; loving companion of "Gizmo." Funeral...

Stefan Kisiel

Stefan Kisiel

Sep 20, 2011

Stefan Kisiel, Age 85, at peace September 20, 2011. Visitation Saturday, September 24, 2011 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park from 8 a.m. until time of funeral prayers 9:15 a.m. Funeral procession to St. Beatrice Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information please call 708-453-1234

Betty D. Sulak

Betty D. Sulak

Sep 18, 2011

Betty D. Sulak, nee Reddersdorf, age 89, at peace September 18, 2011; beloved wife of 58 years to Leo; loving mother of Paul (Christine) and Carol (Dennis) Lynch; cherished grandmother of Steven and Brian Sulak, Kimberly, Ryan and Kelly Lynch; dear sister of Robert (Barbara) Reddersdorf and the late Kathryn (the late Robert) Smith; fond aunt of many nieces and...

James Edward Schaefer

James Edward Schaefer

Sep 11, 2011

James Edward Schaefer, Age 76, Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Jasinski; loving father of James (Lora) and Cynthia (Fredric) Zaeske; adoring grandfather of Julia, Amanda, Scott and Christina; dear brother of Elizabeth Marie (the late Joseph) Wnenk and John (Patricia); cherished friend of Donna Mazzone. Proud past Fire and Police Commissioner of Elmwood Park and recently retired from the Elmwood...

Adeline Klinicki

Adeline Klinicki

Sep 8, 2011

Adeline Klinicki, beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Kenneth (Toni) and Arthur (Alona); cherished grandma of Dana (David) Marquez, Dawn (Jim) Lucas, Matthew (Shannon), Karla (Dan) Arnswald , Kenny and the late Nicholas; proud great-grandma of six; dear aunt to many. Visitation Thursday September 15, from 4 to 9 pm. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:15 am at The...

Jerry Stawiery

Jerry Stawiery

Aug 30, 2011

Jerry Stawiery, age 64, beloved husband of 36 years to Mary, nee Severino; loving father of Andrea and John (Erica) and Ann Marie; cherished brother-in-law of Candida Severino; dear brother of Judy (Chuck) Worsham, Louise (Lynn) Aavang, Leroy (Betty), Bill (Adele) Eckert and late Gene (Patricia); uncle and friend to many. Memorial gathering Saturday 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral...

Nancy D. Jandow

Nancy D. Jandow

Aug 26, 2011

passed away Aug.26, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Josephine; loving sister of Terrence Jandow; dear cousin of many. Visitation Monday at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (at 76th Ave.)/ Elmwood Park from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7 p.m. interment private

Henry J Kaniewski

Henry J Kaniewski

Aug 9, 2011

Henry J. Kaniewski, age 54, passed away August 9 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Anita, nee Denson; loving father of Adam Henry and Amy Lyn; dear brother of Ted (Sheri) and Nancy (Thomas) Lambert. Mass Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Tarcissus Church, 6020 West Ardmore Ave., Chicago. Visitation Friday, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m....

Jeanne Scalfaro Ortega

Jeanne Scalfaro Ortega

Aug 4, 2011

Jeanne Scalfaro Ortega, loving mother of Nicole (Noah) Cordero and Jessica Ortega; fond grandmother of Sebastian, Ayden, Kendall and Gaige; beloved daughter of Attilio John (Barbara) Scalfaro; dear sister of Janet (Jonathon) Keag, Jamie (Thomas) Smith and Attilio John Scalafaro II; fond niece and aunt of many. Visitation Monday Aug. 8, 2011 3 to 9 p.m. at the Elms Funeral...

Irvin R. Scheidler

Irvin R. Scheidler

Aug 4, 2011

Irvin R. Scheidler, 83, At peace August 4, 2011; Beloved husband of the late Lois Marie; loving companion of 23 years to Sylvia Schuman; dearest father of Diane Polakowski, Susan, Paula (Sam) Esposito, Steve (Char) and Mark (Cherie); cherished grandfather of thirteen; great-grandfather of four; dear brother of Joyce (Glenn) Gottmann and the late George; brother-in-law of Robert (the late...

Felix O. Castillo

Felix O. Castillo

Aug 2, 2011

Prayer Saturday 8:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (at 76th Ave.)Elmwood Park. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at Maternity B.V.M.Church Chicago. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. For information 708-453-1234

Sandra Ann "Jenny" Pagone

Sandra Ann "Jenny" Pagone

Jul 26, 2011

Sandra Ann "Jenny" "Le Sueur" Pagone, nee Martello, age 46, at peace July 26, 2011; beloved mother of Stephanie (Matthew) Rich, Domenica, Angela and Jennifer; cherished grandmother of Mikey, Aiden, Adrianna and Sonny; dearest daughter of Sandra (the late Anthony) Martello; loving sister of Robert (Madeline), Jean Correa, Joan (Joseph) Santoro, Mary (Joseph) Pace, Barbara (Francisco) Rosales, Linda Kling, Greg...

Susan M. Kotek

Susan M. Kotek

Jul 22, 2011

Susan M. Kotek, age 68, nee Depke. Beloved mother of Pamela (Philip) Cruz, John (Anita), Sharon (John) Pacelt. Proud grandmother to Kristin and Nick Kotek. Cherished sister of Irene Depke, and Marcia Gavlin. Dear aunt of Lisa (Rene) Rabiela. Great aunt of Antonio. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service 8 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave.,...

Grace S. Sisson

Grace S. Sisson

Jul 12, 2011

Grace S. Sisson, age 82; Beloved mother of Greg (Kris) and the late Jayme; dearest grandmother of Stephen; fond sister of the late Frank (Joanne) Schiro; cherished daughter of the late Sam and Gertrude. Memorial Visitation Saturday 12:00 P.M. until time of Service 2:00 P.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (at 76th Ave) Elmwood Park. Please...

Lori A. Thomas

Lori A. Thomas

Jul 10, 2011

Lori A. Thomas, nee Luhr, of Alexander City, Alabama; At peace July 10, 2011, Age 49, Memorial Visitation Friday, July 15, 2011 3 to 9 p.m.; Service 7:00 p.m. For information 708-453-1234

Linda M. Matheny

Linda M. Matheny

Jul 8, 2011

nee, Frances, Loving mother of Melissa; devoted step-mother of Tony; dear daughter of the late Robert and Juanita Shepherd; Loving sister of Steve (Kris), Chuck (Jo) Frances, Bobbie (Pat) Sylvester and the late Gus Frances; fond aunt of Maria, Billy, Neil, Laura, James, Stephanie, Ashley and the late Kerry. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 10...

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