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Maura Osorto

Maura Osorto

Aug 7, 2024

Maura H. Osorto, 63, loving wife of Julio; beloved mother of Cindy (Mike) Alvear, Jesselyn (Nicholas) Hitchen, Julissa Osorto, Andrea (Nathan) Osorto; treasured Mama Tenchy of Mikey, Logan, Ava, Liam, and Cole; cherished daughter of Maureen Montijo; devoted mother-in-law of Irma Bustillo; and beloved sister, aunt, and cousin of many.

Maura, a remarkable woman of unparalleled strength...

Mariann H. Kaiser

Mariann H. Kaiser

Aug 2, 2024

Mariann H. Kaiser, 87, of Elmwood Park, now joins her beloved husband John in eternal rest; cherished mother of Michael, Tom (Joann), Paul (Laurie), Steven (Deanna); proud grandmother to Ashley, Lauren, Thomas Jr., Andrew, John Michael, Benjamin, Joel, Jacob, and Hope.

Lying in-State, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m., at...

Elizabeth R. Carani

Elizabeth R. Carani

Aug 1, 2024

Elizabeth R. Carani, 86, of Elmwood Park, passed away August 1, 2024. Loving and devoted partner to the late Robert Gunther; caring mother to Ernest (Barb) Lukacs, Henry (Domenica) Lukacs, Deanna Terranova, Elizabeth (Keith) McKim; proud grandmother "Omama" to Emily (Josh), Ricky (Tiffany), Frank, Michelle, Kassandra (Bryan), Sarah (James), Erika (Shane), Thomas, Vincent (Ana), Anthony, James, Brennen, Hannah; great...

Rheynera Elizabeth Kefer

Rheynera Elizabeth Kefer

Aug 1, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved infant, Rheynera Elizabeth Kefer, born on August 8th, 2023 and taken too soon on August 1st, 2024. She was just one week away from celebrating her first birthday and baptism.

Rheynera loved music, singing, and dancing, and was adored by her entire family.

Rheynera brought...

Armando "Dino" Camarano

Armando "Dino" Camarano

Jul 30, 2024

Armando "Dino" Camarano, 81, loving life partner of the late Michaelene Adams; treasured father of the late Salvatore Camarano and Dino (Meaghan) Camarano; beloved brother of Salvatore, Alida (Joe) Tholl, the late Aldo Camarano, and Hector (Anne) Camarano; grandpa of Primo; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, August...

Modesto “Leo” De La Cruz

Modesto “Leo” De La Cruz

Jul 25, 2024

FACELYS DE LA CRUZ Mi amor, mi vida, mi todo, no puedo creer que no estás conmigo. Te llevaste toda mi vida contigo. Yo te amo amor mío. Gracias por el amor que me diste desde el día cero que me conociste, gracias por ser mi loco, mi esposo amoroso, cariñoso, responsable, por ser el mejor padre...

Concetta Cinquegrani

Concetta Cinquegrani

Jul 25, 2024

Concetta Cinquegrani, nee Ilardo, Born to Vincenzo Ilardo and Concetta Terracina in Cefalù, Sicily, Italy on May 7, 1944, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at the age of 80.  Beloved wife of the late Diego Cinquegrani; loving mother of Carmela (John) Leane and Maria (the late Ron) Abraham; cherished, selfless, loving Nonna of Johnny, Joey, James, Nicky,...

Alba De Leon

Alba De Leon

Jul 25, 2024

Alba Maria De Leon, 79, loving mother of Jesus (Natalia) and Diana (Frank); cherished abuela of Shantel, J.J., Gianni, Paul, Manny, Nadia, and Aria; treasured sister of Rosa Medina; devoted grandma of fur babies Yogi, Zoey, and Toby; and beloved aunt, cousin, and friend of many.

Visitation will be held Thursday August, 1, 2024 from 4:00 p.m....

Theresa M. Raatz

Theresa M. Raatz

Jul 6, 2024

Theresa 'Terry' M. Raatz, nee Bothwell, Age 94; beloved wife of the late Ernest O.; loving mother of James (Annette) and Thomas (Arlene); cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Joshua (Amanda), Tricia (Jason) Elsner, Matthew and Kristin (Jonathan) Butkus; great-grandmother of many.  Visitation, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 9:15 a.m. at...

Martha Benitez

Martha Benitez

Jul 5, 2024

Martha Benitez, Loving daughter of the late Pedro & Marta Benitez. Adored sister of Pete (Christine) Benitez. Cherished aunt of Aneliese Benitez and Alex Benitez. A graveside service will be held on, Friday, July 12 at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Family and friends please meet at the office of Maryhill Cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Entombment Maryhill...

Angel Perez

Angel Perez

Jul 2, 2024

Angel Perez, 78, beloved husband of Miriam Perez; cherished father of Gianie Perez (Dan L. White), David Perez and the late Angel Perez Jr.; adoring grandfather of Angie Perez, Angel Perez III, Amy Perez and Camila White; dearest brother of Adairis, Dora, Moises, Heriberto, Hector and Estrella; fond uncle to many.  Sunday, July 7, 2024, Visitation will begin with...

Romuald Białyjan

Romuald Białyjan

Jun 22, 2024

Romuald Białyjan, 80, of Elmwood Park passed away on June 22, 2024. Visitation will be held at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park, IL 60707 on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m.  Interment will be private.  For information, The...

Kathleen M. Tokar

Kathleen M. Tokar

Jun 13, 2024

Kathleen M. Tokar, 79, of Chicago. Loving mother to Michelle and Larry Tokar; very proud grandmother to Mike, Michael, Bill, Christian, and Kim. Kathleen was dedicated to her work and proudly served as a school bus driver for over 40 years. She was a religious woman, firm in her faith, as a devout practicing Catholic. Kathleen was a wonderful...

Bernabe V. Lim

Bernabe V. Lim

May 31, 2024

Bernabe 'Bernie' Lim, Age 63, beloved husband of Eulenia; cherished father of Arlisse and "Mango".  Visitation, Friday, June 7, 2024 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral, Saturday, June 8, 2024, at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Prayers begins at 9:15 a.m. followed by a procession to St. Celestine Church...

Francisco Javier Bahena

Francisco Javier Bahena

May 26, 2024

Fransisco J. "Pelon" Bahena, 33, loving father of Mia Andrea; mother of Mia - Lizbeth Bandera; beloved son of Javier and Yolanda; cherished brother of Sergio, Daniela, Maritza, Ana Rosa, Blanca, Karen, and Fernando; devoted grandson of Baldomera Romero & Bernabe Guerrero and the late Inez Alcala & the late Anastasio Bahena.

Francisco loved organizing cook outs...

Antonia Rivera

Antonia Rivera

May 26, 2024

Antonia Rivera, affectionately known to all of us as Tonia, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on a Friday morning in the late spring, May 24, 1985, and passed peacefully on a Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, at the young age of 39.

She was a cherished and loved daughter to the late Jesus A Rivera and Manuela...

Ronald F. Bell

Ronald F. Bell

May 24, 2024

Ronald F. Bell, Beloved son of the late Adelbert M. and Margaret Bell. Loving brother of Kathleene (the Late Gary) Witkus and the late Adelbert J. (Theresa) Bell. Fond uncle of Adelbert J. (Susan) Bell, Theresa Ann Czepiel, Michael Witkus, Jeffrey Witkus, Briana Witkus and David Long. Cherished cousin of Jan O'Malley. Devoted friend of Paula DeSalvo.

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Anna M. Rivera

Anna M. Rivera

May 7, 2024

Anna M. Rivera, Beloved wife of the late Rafael "Rob" Mendez. Loving daughter of the late Arsenio Rivera Sr. and Margarita Martinez. Devoted sister of Arsenio Martinez (Heresa Hernandez) Fond aunt of Dominic, Siomara and Bianca Rivera. Great aunt, cousin and niece of many.

Visitation will held on Sunday from 4-9 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home,...

Jacquelyn 'Maggie' Innocenti

Jacquelyn 'Maggie' Innocenti

May 2, 2024

Jacquelyn 'Maggie' Innocenti, beloved wife of the late Gale; cherished mother of Carla (Mark) Schulze and Michael Innocenti; dearest grandmother of Jessica (Mark) Wojnar, Christopher (Margaret) Schulze and Eric Schulze; great-grandmother of Emma Mae and Andrew Christopher. Visitation, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. until time of Service, 2:00 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand...

Nuha J. Ayyash

Nuha J. Ayyash

May 1, 2024

Nuha J. Ayyash, 78, loving wife of Bahzad for over 55 years; doting mother of Lina (Tony) and Eva (Freddy); cherished grandmother of Amanda, Michael, Jacqueline, Alexa, Anthony, and Jonathan (and Nala and Yogi); beloved sister of the late Hanan, Ellen, Asad, the late George, the late Salwa, and Isam; treasured aunt of many nieces and nephews,...

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