Obituaries

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,...

Jan 6, 2024

Edward J. Blondell, 89, born June 12, 1934 to Matthew and Rosemary, passed away January 6, 2024.

Edward, born 9th of 11 children, grew up in the Austin area of Chicago.  Brother of the late June, Ann, Patricia, Matthew, Norman, Nancy, Alice, Mary, Thomas  and is survived by his sister Joyce.

Ed was an army...

Jan 5, 2024

Deborah M. Gaseor; beloved sister to Robert; caring aunt of Alyssa, Kera, Jessica; proud great aunt to Jackson; fond niece to Mary; cherished cousin to many. She is preceded in death by her loving parents Bernard and Bernadette Gaseor. Debbie was a kind person to all, and the cats and squirrels are now going to go hungry. Services held...

Jan 1, 2024

Hector M. Echevarria. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Devoted father of Enid (Steve) Alexander, Edna (Isaac) Bayon, Nydia (Willie) Rodriguez and Hector (Jen) Echevarria. Cherished Abuelo of Vincenzo, Emily, Celeste, Julianna, Caleb, Isadora and Evan. Eldest brother of Miriam, Edia, Efren, Molly, Maribel, Yolanda, Teddy, Alida and the late Oscar and Leo. Fond Uncle of many nieces and...

Jan 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Burda nee Bojda, on January 1st, 2024.  Her departure has left a painful void in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

Anna Burda, age 77; loving wife of Stanislaw Burda; beloved mother to Agnieszka (Dominic), Bernard (Anna) and the late Pawel; cherished...

Dec 26, 2023

Charles A. Furtak Jr., 102, born October 31, 1921 to Mary and Charles Furtak Sr., passed away on December 26, 2023.

Charles grew up in Maywood, Illinois, attending Garfield School and graduating from Proviso (east) in 1939. He served in the South Pacific with the US Army during WWII, constructing airfields and radio communication facilities. Upon his...

Dec 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luise J Dunham nee Morelli, age 68, on December 22, 2023. Luise passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her departure has left an unfillable void in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

Loving wife to the late Ronald L Dunham;...

Dec 16, 2023

Guillermo "Memo" Velasco Martinez, 55, loving husband of Matilde for 33 years; beloved father of the late Manuel, Elizabeth (Mauricio), Jessica, Rodolfo, and Victoria; grandpa Memo of Daniela, Julian, Toñita, and Mia; treasured son of Petra; cherished brother of ten siblings; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews; and friend to many.

Memo loved cooking all types...

Dec 16, 2023

Nekrolog Mariusz A. Stańczak

Mariusz A. Stańczak, oddany mąż, kochający ojciec, dziadek i ceniony brat, niespodziewanie odszedł 16 grudnia 2023 roku w wieku 64 lat. Jego odejście pozostawiło niezapełnioną pustkę w życiu tych, którzy go znali i kochali.

Mariusz był ukochanym mężem Ewa, z którą dzielił głęboką miłość i towarzystwo przez ponad 31 lat. Był...

Dec 14, 2023

Mari C. Dakessian, nee Chipian; beloved wife of the late Kostas; loving mother of Mabel (Sergio) Salinas, Stella (Anthony) Siembrzuch and Beatriz Dakessian; dearest grandmother of Lorena (Alejandro) Rodriguez, Gabriela (Matthew) Abate, Richard  Siembrzuch, Nicholas Dakessian, Jacqueline Siembrzuch and Adrian (Paola) Salinas; great-grandmother of Mateo, Sebastian and Lyla Rose; Fond sister of Rosa Zoulemian and the late Sara, Arturo,...

Dec 5, 2023

Pierina 'Perry' Bernardi, nee Baggio, age 92; beloved wife of the late Anthony P.; loving mother of the late Nicholas (Donna) and Lisa (Randolph) Chilik; cherished Nonna of Anthony, Nicholas (Jessica), Nathan, Evan (Jenna) and Aubury (Austin); great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Alice and Warren. Visitation, Monday, Dec. 11th, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers will begin at 11:15 a.m....

Dec 2, 2023

Brian Skupien passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at the age of 56 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends. Brian, a devoted companion to Lori, a cherished son to Carol, and a beloved brother to Jeff, left us after a life well-lived.

Brian dedicated a significant portion of his life to...