Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Walter J. Smal, 87, passed away March 2, 2025; beloved brother of the late Maria (the late Ark) Lachiw; cherished uncle of Vera (Helmut) Walentschik, Mark (Linda) Lachiw and Milly (Chris) Romano; great-uncle of Marissa, Chris, Joey, Janina and Nikki; great-great uncle to Chase. Visitation Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn...

Feb 28, 2025

Dennis F. Arendt, Beloved husband of Dolores. Devoted father of David (Maria) Arendt, Daniel (Rachel) Arendt, Darlene (Scott) Plesnicar and the late Denise Barton. Dear father-in-law of Dan Barton. Cherished grandfather of Joe, Jason, Amanda, Paige, Grayson, Hailie, Chase, Violet, Nora and Nolan, Dear brother of Kenneth (Robert), Wayne (Sue) and Robert (Lynn) Arendt. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Feb 15, 2025

Raymond Rozenski, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Raymond was born April 29, 1941, in Chicago IL. on S. Western Ave. and W. Washburne Ave. One of four sons of Harry and Olga (Leschina) Rozenski.

Raymond served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war 1967 & 1968. He received both an...

Feb 9, 2025

Iris Pacheco Feliciano, 64, of Chicago's Galewood neighborhood, formerly of Humboldt Park and Yauco, Puerto Rico, passed away after a long illness on February 9, 2025.

Beloved wife of Jose for 45 years. Loving mother of Jessica (Ivan) Justiniano. Cherished Wela of Aliana, Annabella and Aiden. Dear sister of Martha, Sonia, David, Sigfredo Jr. and the late...

Feb 9, 2025

Carol Ritter, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Dick;  mother of Mary Trille, Rick, Anne Cappuccitti and Bill; grandmother of Delaney, Carly, Emma, CC, Katie, Bob and Nick; preceded in death by her parents Vera and Bill Beth.

Carol was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin and raised in the city of...

Feb 7, 2025

Dolores M. Burdick, Born September 18, 1946, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on February 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Dolores was the beloved wife of Curtis; cherished mother of Scott (Susan), Debra (Joe), Jeff and Douglas (Kelly); loving grandmother of Parker, Austin, Allie, Riley, Benny and Max; dearest sister of Dennis...

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Hilda Metzger's passing on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on September 16, 1934, in Rothenkirchen, Germany to the late Michael and Elisabeth (nee Lang) Ringlstetter. Hilda immigrated to the United States in 1954 settling in Chicago. She spent most of her years...

Jan 17, 2025

Vita Bosco , Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Connie (Edward) Denk, John (Isabelle) Bosco, Christopher Bosco, Michael (Sara) Bosco and William (Karin) Bosco. Loving grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister Gus (Diane) Treslo and the late George Treslo. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to...

Jan 9, 2025

Georgia M. Mascio, nee Masciola; beloved wife of the late Carmen J.; loving mother of Barbara (Michael) Rominski and Phyllis Mascio; cherished grandmother of Michelle (Paul) Maiella, Michael (Richelle) Rominski and Lauren (Thaddeus) Stefan; adoring great-grandmother of Marisa, Michael, Paulie, Joey, Sophia, Liliana and Nico; dearest sister of the late Alex (the late Helen) and the late Robert (Eleanor)...

Jan 8, 2025

Isaiah Armani Rodriguez, 24, of Chicago, passed away too soon, on January 8, 2025. Isaiah was the loving husband of Izayana; the most proud dad to Danitza and Delani. Isaiah is also survived by his parents Evelyn and Carmelo; siblings Destiny, Carmelo Jr., and Ariel. He leaves behind many extended family members and close friends whom met while serving...

Jan 6, 2025

John C. Parisi, 87, loving husband of Marion for over 65 years; devoted father of Lisa (Vince) McKenner and David (Laura) Parisi; cherished grandpa of William Parisi; treasured brother of the late Antoinette (the late Maurice) Deprest, the late William Parisi, and Josephine Salzburg; treasured brother-in-law of Helen Parisi and the late James Salzburg; uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend...

Jan 2, 2025

Kathleen Marie Napolitano, nee Jackson; loving wife of the late Thomas A., CPD and US Marine Vietnam War Veteran; devoted mother of Brian, Cook County Sheriff's Office and Rocco Napolitano (Adam Bolles, United Airlines); cherished grandmother of Tori; loving mother-in-law of Kelly; dear sister of Carolyn (the late Gary) Navickas and James (Mary) Jackson; sister-in-law of the late Tony...

Jan 1, 2025

Arnie Zurita, Beloved son of Tomasa (the late Andres) Zurita, Loving husband of Denise. Devoted father of Erica (Jeb) Rossmiller and Nicole Zurita. Dear brother of Rudy (Tina) Zurita, Andy Zurita, Esther Zurita, Martha Zurita, Estela (Chris) VanderKuyl, Micae (Mike) Anderson, Jose (Araceli) Ramirez and the late Maria Zurita. Dear brother-in-law of Ronnie Welch. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Jan 1, 2025

Edwin M. Torres, Loving father of Irene (Tony) Montalvo, Carolina (Raul) Colon and Edwin Torres Jr. Devoted grandfather Tony, David, Kayla, Priscilla, Joshua, Israel, and great grandfather of Elijah. Cherished brother of many. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday, 6:00 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (North on 76th Avenue) Elmwood...

Dec 28, 2024

Joanne C. Bigam (Frank), passed away at the age of 75 surrounded by love and cherished memories. She was the devoted mother of Gina, Jennie, Briana, Catherine, and Shannon, and the proud grandmother of Michael, Melissa, Dani, Andrew, Matthew, Sabrina, and Madilyn. Joanne was also the beloved great-grandmother of Michael and dear sister to Mary, Susie, and Nancy. She...

Dec 26, 2024

Joan Jesus Tovar, passed away December 26, 2024. Family and friends to meet, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at St. John Bosco Church 2250 N. McVicker Ave., Chicago, IL 60639 for the Funeral Mass to begin at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to The Elms Funeral Home. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com...

Dec 16, 2024

Philip John Meagher, Beloved husband of Marie-Elena, nee Mazzuca; cherished father of Paul (Linda) and Alaina (Brian) Papacek; loving grandpa of Elena, Brett, Bella, Joseph and Thomas; dear brother-in-law of Pamela (Arthur) Palenscar and the late Salvatore (Margaret) Mazzuca; dearest cousin and uncle to many.  Proud US Army Vietnam Veteran, member of American Legion Post 187, Knights of Columbus...

Dec 16, 2024

Joseph J. Presz passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Visitation, Monday, December 23, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to take place at 6:30 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park.

Internment to be held privately at Maryhill Cemetery,...

Dec 14, 2024

Jean Belzer, Beloved wife of Edward Belzer and the late Stephen Stwora; loving mother of Stephen (René) Stwora-Hail and Deborah (Lawrence) Pinka; dearest grandmother of Sarah (Wojtek) Majchrowski, Elyse (James) Ancona, Chelsea (Blake) Saukko and Samantha (Matt) Kot; great-grandmother of Hudson and Camden.  Visitation, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service, Thursday, December 19, 2024,...

Dec 14, 2024

John Hale "Bub" 63, loving husband of Tina; treasured father of John (Claurissa) Jr. and Tiffany; beloved brother of Sandra and Hank; grandpa of Kelly, and Nevaeh; uncle of Pete and Joey; great-uncle of Carlos, Caira, and Cassandra; pet dad of Jax; and cousin and friend of many.

Some would describe Bub as "funny", "straightforward", and "the...