Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Giuseppe DiVito, 91, of Elmwood Park, born January 18, 1932 in Castel San Vincenzo, Italy.

Dearly beloved husband for 63 years to Iride nee Iannotta DiVito; Devoted and loving father of Anna Ek and Patricia DiVito; cherished "Nonno" of Matthew and Kathryn Ek; fond brother of Gennaro (Assunta) DiVito and Antonino (Angela) DiVito; cherished uncle to many...

Sep 22, 2023

It is with extremely heavy hearts we announce the passing of Angelo "Ang" Valdes, a devoted father to Elena "Nena" Cassandra Valdes & Angelo "Papo" Cristino Valdes. He was a passionate sports fan, poker player, literature & music connoisseur, food enthusiast, and a beloved father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend & co-pilot. Angelo, aged 49, left us on Friday,...

Sep 18, 2023

Maria 'Mari' Dolores Delgado, Born March 24, 1961, at peace September 18, 2023, age 62; beloved daughter of Luisa and the late Miguel Sr.; cherished sister of Miguel Jr. (Agnes), Milagros, Johnnie, Alvin (Sophia), Ernie and Tony; dearest aunt and '2nd Mother' to Cynthia, Johnnie Jr. (Krista), Miguel III, Krystle, Ernie Jr., Antonio, Nikko, Christian, Michael, Sebastian and the...

Sep 10, 2023

Karen Wdowiak, 71, of Chicago, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on September 10. Loving wife of Thomas of 51 years; adoring mother of Tiffany (Michael) Flanagan, Bradley (Kriti Jauhar) Wdowiak, proud grandmother of Caitlin (Matthew) Karol, Ethan, Liyan; caring Great Grandmother to Mildred Rose; fond sister to Alan (Sandra) Stone; cherished aunt to many nieces and...

Aug 28, 2023

Irinea M. Capuno. Beloved wife of the late Aquilino Filemon. Devoted mother of Lolito (Emma) Capuno, Lorena C. (Hermer) Cando, Lallethe C. (Ernesto Jr.) Ortega. Cherished grandmother Laylani (Justin) Christine (Guille) Lauriemer and Eirinelle. Great grandmother of Kylo, Zayden, Lorelai and Chelsea. Dear sister of Vicente Mirano.

Visitation Thursday, September 7 & Friday, September 8 from 4-9...

Aug 25, 2023

Rafael Ramirez, 73 of Chicago's Northwest Side, formerly of San Jose Del Monte Phillippines passed away after a long illness on August 25, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Carmelita for 50 years. Loving father of Ulysses Ramirez, Roderick (Anna) Ramirez, and Princess Ramirez. Cherished Dady/Papa of Jan Derrick, Ulysses Jr., Maria "Yhylla", Ralph, Anthony, and Ruel Abrian....

Aug 24, 2023

Victoria Magathan nee Razmo of Apple Valley, CA, passed on August 24, 2023 at age 92.

Victoria was born at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, IL on November 16, 1930 to Anton and Lubica Razmo. She had one older sister Matilda. Victoria was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Major Glenn R. Magathan, her father...

Aug 21, 2023

Carmen "Carmín" Ortiz, a beloved mother, cherished abuela, dear sister, and friend to many. Carmín passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Carmín was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, and her legacy is etched into the lives of those who knew and loved her. She leaves behind a lasting impact on her...

Aug 16, 2023

Jose Luis Cordova, a devoted family man and skilled auto mechanic, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2023, at Christ Hospital in Oaklawn, IL. He was born on May 1, 1966, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Ismael Cordova and Guillermina Huerta.

Jose was a loving father and grandfather. He leaves behind two daughters: Erica (Salvador) Apanco and...

Aug 1, 2023

Edward "Eddie" Michael Duthaler, beloved father, husband, son, uncle, nephew, brother-in-law, friend - and die-hard New York Yankees fan - died peacefully in his sleep on August 1. He was 72 years old.

Born on January 4, 1951 in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Edward and Bernice Duthaler, Eddie graduated from St. Nicholas Catholic School and Hudson Catholic High School. After...

Jul 29, 2023

Robert Frederick Trisco was born on November 11, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Richard and Harriet Rose (Hardt) Trisco.

He attended Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1951. He later attended the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, earning a licentiate of sacred theology degree in 1955...

Jul 27, 2023

Lolita E. Daniel, nee Bartosik, age 94; beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of James Daniel, Thomas (Winda) Daniel and Kathleen (David) Monks; devoted grandmother of Dr. Kimberley (Alex) Sikora, Dr. Allison (Sean) Brackin, James (Sarah) Monks, Robert, Jeffrey, and Matthew Monks, Veronica and William Daniel; great-grandmother of Elsie Sikora; dearest sister of the late Alfred...

Jul 13, 2023

Kenneth R. Papaleo, 83, loving husband of Mirella; beloved father of Ronald, Kenneth Jr., Peter, Cherie (Keith); devoted brother of Dennis (Lena), Greg (Judy), the late Jeffrey (Rose) and Darrell; beloved son of the late Peter and the late Delphine; cherished grandfather and great-grandpa of many.

Visitation, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of...

Jul 10, 2023

Deborah A. Goosinow "Debbie", nee Renguso, passed away on July 10, 2023 at the age of 64. She was the beloved wife of Joseph B. Goosinow, Sr. and the cherished daughter of Joseph and Christina Renguso. Debbie was a loving mother to Holly Goosinow (Ryan McGauley) and Joseph B. Jr. (Danielle) Goosinow. She adored her Shih Tzu, CoCo, who...

Jul 3, 2023

Ronald Lee Olson, 75, of Elmwood Park, passed on July 3, 2023. Beloved husband for over forty years to the late Beth Leaette Olson (nee Beaumont); loving father of Erik Olson and Leaette (Scott) Caravello; cherished grandfather of Samuel Olson, Gabrielle, Madeline and Olivia Caravello; dearest brother of the late Laura, the late Elmer (Joy) and the late Richard...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert R. Mozuch, Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; cherished father of Donna (William) Bergman, Laura (the late Michael) Galiardo and the late Lisa Mozuch; dearest grandfather of Nicole (Chris), Bryan (Kristen), Eric (Bianca), Jason (Toni) and Michael; great-grandfather of Parker, Chloe, Vincent, Josephina, Avery, Elliot, Adah and Rush. Family and Friends to meet, Friday, June 30, 2023, at...

Jun 17, 2023

Josephine A. "Dolly" Maraffino, nee: Battaglia, beloved wife of the late Stephen; loving mother of Joseph, Retired CPD (Donna), Steven (Patricia), the late Anthony (Kimberly Bertucci) and the late Mary Ann; cherished grandmother of Christopher, CPD (Joanne) Maraffino, Karen (Adam) Kuehlman, Susan Block, Joseph (Virginia) Maraffino, Stephan (Dianna) Maraffino, Alaina Maraffino, Vince Virgilio and the late Nicky Maraffino; great-grandmother...

Jun 15, 2023

Antoniette Minardi, nee Campagna; beloved wife of the late Tony; loving mother of Frank (April) Minardi, Joseph (Melynda) Minardi, Louisa (Matthew) Hartsfeld and Philomena Minardi; cherished grandmother of Philip (Hayley) Minardi, Fr. Antony Maria Minardi OSB, Vincent Minardi, Antoniette Hartsfeld and the late Loriann Minardi; great-grandmother of Olivia and Baby Boy Minardi; dearest sister of Rosa (the late Gaetano)...

Jun 14, 2023

Daniel James Foley of Oak Park, Il died peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on June 14, 2023, after a quick but furtive struggle against kidney and heart issues.  Forceful until the very end, he asked everyone in the room for cab fare so he could be unhooked from the machines and go home to, in his words, "just get...

Jun 14, 2023

Bernice F. McCandless, nee Salwach; beloved mother of Andrew (Pamela), Mary, Christine, the late Debi Saltas and the late Margo Gentry; cherished grandmother of Danny, Lisa, Stacy, Michael and Matthew; great-grandmother of Caden, Chase, Aaron and Ryan. Bernice was the matriarch of her family and worked very hard as a long-time server at Biancalana's Elmcrest Banquets to support them....