Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

Len Lo Presto, 81, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on April 11, 2024 at 1:20 p.m. while in ICU at Memorial Medical Center, with wife Linda, and his daughter by his side. He'd had lung surgery February 26th, with subsequent treatments at different facilities, and very recently diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Len was born August 25,...

Apr 8, 2024

EDUARDO A. CASTILLO, of Elmhurst IL, passed away on April 8th at the age of 63. He was the father of Daniela, Nicholas, Marisa and Brandon Castillo, grandfather of Luna Sophia, former spouse of Adrienne Castillo, son of Candelario and the late Carmen Castillo, brother of Martha Berg, the late Linda Castillo, Luis Castillo, Maricela Castillo, Diana (Federico) Castillo,...

Apr 4, 2024

Tomasz Sowizral, 72, loving husband to Irena; beloved father to Monika; cherished dziadzio of Charlotte;  supportive father-in-law to James Demory;  dear brother of Andrzej Zassowski; treasured member of the Mazurek family, the Kajmowicz family, the Zassowski family, and the Yates family; and cherished by many extended Sowizral family members and friends in Poland and all over the United States....

Apr 2, 2024

Pamela A. McCandless, nee Marzullo; beloved wife of Andrew G.; loving mother of Michael (Danielle) and Matthew (Amanda); cherished grandmother of Miles; dearest sister of James Marzullo, Phyllis Bosco, Michael (Diane) Marzullo and the late Paul Marzullo; sister-in-law of Mary McCandless, Christine McCandless, the late Debi Saltas and the late Margo Gentry; dear aunt of James, Paul, Deanna, Cheryl...

Mar 23, 2024

Maria Del Carmen Castillo, 88, loving wife of the late Felix Octavio Castillo, beloved mother of Juan Marcos (Coralia) Castillo, Brenda Marina (Angel) Flores Castillo, Melida Alexandra (Miguel) Santamaria Castillo, and Douglas Castillo; cherished grandmother of Ingrid Del Los Angeles Santamaria Castillo, Arelis Del Carmen Santamaria Castillo, Tannya Alexandra Santamaria Castillo, Dierichs Octavio Castillo Membreno, Tony De Marcos Castillo...

Mar 23, 2024

Teresa Casella, born January 25, 1934, passed away March 23, 2024 with be beloved children, Gladys N. & Jorge F. Di Tirro, by her side; cherished Abu to Nicolas F. Di Tirro. Family and friends to gather, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m., at St. Celestine Church 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood...

Mar 12, 2024

Michelina Bellino, Beloved wife of Guytano "Guy" Bellino. Devoted mother of Guy Jr., Vince and Peter Bellino. Cherished grandmother of Vincent Jr. Dear sister of Maria Cassano, Dominic Rubino, James Rubino, Rose Braswell, Nick Rubino, Grace Coates and Peter Rubino. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 11:00 a.m. until time of service 1:00 p.m. at the...

Mar 12, 2024

Augusta Zubenko, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, and is now reunited with her late husband of 50 years, Ivan. Loving mother to Alexander (Natalie) and Vera (Gene) Arnold; most beloved grandmother of Nicholas, Katherine, Alexandra, Daniel, and Heidi; proud great grandmother to Nathan, Anastasia, Charlotte, and Nadia. Augusta is also preceded in death by her 9...

Mar 10, 2024

Gregory "Greg" Robert Neil, 69, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024. Greg was the second eldest to the late Wallace Sr. and Pauline Neil. Loving brother of Mark (Laura), Paul (Christine), Jim (Linda), Leslie (Richard) Burke, Wally Jr. (Steven Moore), and Tom; proud uncle to Jenny, Denise, Brian, Kevin, Nathan, Richie, Tommy, Billy, Mickey;...

Feb 28, 2024

Irene T. Kisiel, passed away peacefully, at home, on her 98th birthday, February 28, 2024. She now joins her beloved Stefan in eternal rest.

Loving mother to Sabina (Kenneth) Kirpluk, Theodore (Mattie) Kisiel, Elizabeth (Stanley) Borecki, George (Sophie) Kisiel;

Proud grandmother of Christopher (Danielle)  Kirpluk, Steven (Nicole) Kisiel, Bridgette (Carmelo) Grajales, Gina (Mark) Lebo, Joseph...

Feb 25, 2024

Maria "Esther" Velez, 80, longtime resident of Chicago, and proud Puerto Rico native, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of Julio for over 52 years; adoring mother of Miriam Velez, Jasmin (Alex) Acevedo, Leslie (Jason) Martinez; proud Wela of Gilbert "Gil", Jacquelyn "Jackie", Jocelyn, Aiden, Jacob; fond sister to ten surviving siblings...

Feb 21, 2024

Joyce P. Smith, 91, loving wife of the late Donald J. Smith Sr.; beloved mother of Donald J. (Mary Ann) Smith Jr., Mary Jean (the late Jerald) Thomas, Carolyn Johnson, Dawn (David) Maday, Charles (Donna) Smith, Bart (Julie) Smith, Beth (Joe) Orr, and Denise (William) Krueger; cherished grandmother of Dana (Stephen), Donald O., Kelly (Nick), Katie (Daniel), Kasey, Victoria...

Feb 19, 2024

Maria Carmela DeRango, nee Dato, 93, born in Cosenza, Italy. Long time resident of Elmwood Park, Illinois and Jupiter, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2024. Maria loved her family and welcomed everyone into her home with a big smile and a spread of food. On any given day the kitchen was full of people eating as mom was...

Feb 15, 2024

Mary C. Daly, nee Sullivan; born in Bonane, County Kerry, Ireland; beloved wife of James; loving mother of Annette (Chuck Wilk), Sheila (Ted) Rippel, James (Jenny Engle), and Brian (Mary Kate); cherished grandmother of Samantha, Stephanie, Jessica, Liam, and Eamon; great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Ariella and Gabriel; fond sister of the late Ellie, Sheila, Tim, and Peggy; dearest aunt of...

Feb 4, 2024

Sam "Vincent" Zummo passed away in his sleep on February 4, 2024.

He was preceeded in death by his parents  Patrick and Lena Zummo, siblings Rosemary, Frank, and Christine, nieces Diane and Sylvia and had 5 children, and 3 grandchildren.

Sam was a veteran, after serving in the Vietnam war. He was loved by many...

Feb 3, 2024

Richard "Railroad" Runyon, 63, Amazing husband to Colleen of 30 years, beloved father of Richie Runyon, Jr, and cherished stepfather to Brian and Mathew Schiller.  He was a devoted son of the late Darlene and the late Richard Sr; loving grandpa of Spencer, Emma, Declan, and Sabine; beloved uncle of Mickey, Carlton, and many others; younger brother of the...

Jan 30, 2024

Evangelia Aidonis, beloved wife of the late Nikolas; cherished mother of Constantine (Peggy); loving grandmother of Amanda (Jonathon) Farmer and Nicholas; proud great grandmother to Freyja Lillian and Mia Grace; fond sister, and aunt to many.  Visitation, Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood...

Jan 25, 2024

Hugh 'Mac' T. McElwain, born October 24, 1931, at rest January 25, 2024; beloved husband of Anne; cherished father of Sean, Brian and Karen; dear brother, uncle and friend to many.  Hugh was a devoted professor and respected colleague at Dominican University, River Forest, IL for 47 years. Services are being held private. In lieu of flowers, please consider...

Jan 19, 2024

Carol "Sandy" Bucchianeri, Devoted mother of Steven Bucchianeri and Michael (Abby) Bucchianeri. Cherished grandmother of Jack. Beloved sister of the late Barbara (Vito) Brunetti. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Jim & Pete's Restaurant, 7806 W. North Avenue, Elmwood Park on Saturday, April 20th from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Jan 15, 2024

John M. Drygalski, beloved husband of the late Mildred. Devoted brother of Mary (the Late Joseph) Ruggero, Patricia (the Late Peter Sr.) Rattay, Margaret (Adrian "Smitty") Smith, and the late Alice Kimlicka and Robert Drygalski. Dear brother-in-law of Belinda Drygalski. Robert Kimlicka Sr. and Patrick Ryan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Friday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service,...