Obituaries

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...

Nov 28, 2023

Juana Silva, age 84, passed away November 28, 2023.  Visitation Friday December 8.  Prayers Saturday, 9:15 am to St. Celestine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am.  Interment Private.

Nov 11, 2023

Edgar Aurelio Gallegos Urdanivia  de 64 años, entro en la  presencia del Señor el día 11 de Noviembre del 2023. Dios permitio a mi tio y familia compartir unas horas inolvidables antes de su partida. Gracias tio por siempre ser tan especial y haber llenado mi vida y la vida de todos mis primos y nuestros hijos de tantas...

Nov 5, 2023

Lilia G. Medina, Beloved wife of the late Manuel. Loving mother of Maria G. Medina, Manuel J. Medina, Luis (Mary) Medina and Alejandro (Kelly) Medina. Cherished grandmother of Joshua J.  Tonirose, Alejandra and Alyssa. Great grandmother of Morgan and Tyler Luis. Dear sister and aunt of many. Lilia was devoted and compassionate to all of her Elmwood Park neighbors.  ...

Nov 4, 2023

Javier Rodriguez Sanchez, 59, of Elmwood Park, formerly of Guanajuato, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on November 4th, 2023, after a long illness.

Loving father of Jesus, Francisco (Ana), Guadalupe, and Miguel. Cherish abuelo of Ramon, Makayla, Jayden, Jaritca, Julian, Eduardo, and Yamilet. Dearest brother of seven. A dear uncle and a friend to many, Javier will...

Nov 2, 2023

Rocco Simone, 66, loving husband of 36 years to Stella; devoted father of Giuseppe and Celeste; cherished grandpa of Gabriella; precious brother of Angela (John); dedicated son of Celeste and the late Giuseppe; beloved brother-in-law of Filomena (George), Mike, Antonia (Luciano), Dominic, Angelo, Rosa (Joe) and Luke; treasured uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation, Monday, November...

Oct 31, 2023

William "Willie" Cruz, At Rest October 31, 2023, age 64; Proud U.S. Army Veteran; beloved son of Blanca and the late Francisco; father to Monica, Bianca and Tamia; grandfather to Nala, David, Mila, Jaxxon and Jayden; uncle to many.  Willie had a cherished and faithful friend, his cockatiel 'Fea.' Preceded in death by his brothers George and Robert and...

Oct 28, 2023

Winifred "Wenny" Haliziw, Loving spouse of the late Eugene. Beloved daughter of the late Mathias (Winifred) Herbert. Cherished sister of Greg (the late Dawn) Herbert, Maureen (James) Murphy, Adrienne Herbert, Twin sister of Madelynn Herbert, Raymond Herbert and the late Ralph Herbert. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation, Saturday, November 18 at the Elms Funeral Home,...

Oct 16, 2023

Juan Zurita, Sr., passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 16, 2023 at the age of 84.  Juan is the beloved husband of Anatalia; cherished father of Roberto, Irene, Susi Crespo, Jesse, Ricardo, Juan Jr. 'Johnny' and the late Yesenia; loving grandfather of seven.  A visitation will be held from 3 - 9 p.m. on Sunday at...

Oct 10, 2023

Dolores 'Doris' 'Mina' Lopez, beloved wife of the late Guillermo; cherished mother of Maribel (Luis) Arroyo, Luz (Craig) LaCour and the late Ezequiel Lopez; loving grandmother of Luis Jr. (Desiree), Denise, Alberto, Sheina, Amaris and Brittanie; great-grandmother of Jocelyn, Jaylen, Jaiden, Jovany and Alijah; dearest sister and aunt to many.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 2 to 9 p.m. with a...