Obituaries

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....

Jun 14, 2023

Michael J. Walsh, 69, loving son of Nora and the late Michael; beloved brother of Bridget (Walter) Trojan, Kathleen (Scott) Faucett, and Daniel (Eleanor) Walsh; cherished uncle of Michael Trojan, Alisha Trojan, and Daniel (Mandi) Walsh; and devoted great-uncle of Parker Walsh.

Mike was a proud member of the Illinois Jaguar Club and the Illinois Appraisal Society....

Jun 5, 2023

Anthony T. Scola, Beloved husband of Concetta F. Scola. Devoted father of Anthony (Trudy) and Joseph (Elizabeth) Scola. Cherished grandfather of Steve, Catherine, Valerie, Vincent, Anthony, Dominic, Michael, Nicole, Tracy and Tara, great grandfather of many. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W....

May 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Santiago announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the age of 59 years.

Born November 2, 1963, in Chicago, IL, Phillip spent his early years growing up in and around the Wicker Park neighborhood, where his father's barbershop was located.  He was baptized and...

May 29, 2023

Jesse Anthony Marcano, born June 5, 1979, at peace May 29, 2023, age 43; loving husband of Tara; cherished father of Janiya, Audrey and Jesse Judah; beloved son of Calixto and Cissy Marcano; loved son-in-law of Byron and Brenda Coleman; dearest brother of Felice Marcano Davis, Rebekah Marcano, Kimberly Marcano (Que Brown), Kyra Aisha Marcano and Danika Marcano; brother-in-law...

May 27, 2023

Crucita Sanchez, beloved wife of the late German Sanchez Cardona. Devoted mother of Mary Ortiz, Herman (Velma) Sanchez, Eddie (Shirley) Sanchez, Albert (Darlene) Sanchez, Gilbert (the late Norma) Sanchez, William Sanchez, Carlos (Mellisa) Sanchez and Ricky Sanchez. Loving grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Cherished sister of Ramonita (Joe) Caraballo, George Santiago, Carlos Santiago. Fond aunt...

May 21, 2023

Bernard B. Gaseor; beloved husband of the late Bernadette A., nee Sobieszczyk; loving father of Deborah and Robert; dearest grandfather of Alyssa, Kera and Jessica; great-grandfather of Jackson; dear brother of ten, survived by his sister Mary; cherished uncle to many.  Bernard was "A Good Man" and will be missed by all. Visitation, Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m....

May 21, 2023

Susan E. St. Jacques (nee Grounds), 75, of Roselle, formerly of Elmwood Park, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Danny. Cherished sister to Mike (Rosemarie) Grounds; proud aunt to Jennifer Carver, and several others.

Susan was proud to be the...

May 7, 2023

Wilson Fantauzzi, 57, of Chicago. Loving husband of Yolanda; adoring father of Wilson Anthony, Ashley (Eric), Jonathan (Samantha), Julian (Megan); proud grandfather of Ayden, Izabella, Jimmy, Antos, Skylar, Ava, Wes; caring twin brother to Walter (Jajaida).

Visitation 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Funeral Service 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....

Apr 27, 2023

Marketa Zavadilikova, 45, loving daughter of Eva, beloved sister of Karel, cherished partner of Petr, loyal friend of many good friends, and precious pet parent of William.

Memorial Visitation, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707.

Apr 14, 2023

Robert 'Bob' E. Fontanetta, 83, loving husband of 62 years to the late Margaret T. "Margie"; beloved father of Philip (Lisa) Fontanetta and Vincent (Jodi) Fontanetta; cherished grandfather of Brandon Fontanetta and Ryan Fontanetta; dear brother and uncle of many.  Visitation, Friday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chapel service, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 nd at...

Apr 6, 2023

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Vernon W. Burton, 94, loving husband of 69 years of the late Suzann M. Burton; devoted father of Lynn (Ken) Poepp, Diane (Don) Kmiecik, Wendy Burton, and the late Wayne Burton; beloved grandfather of Rory (Kate), Heather (Brent), Ryan (Carrie) Kyle (Brittney), Kellen (Amy), Jessica, Lauren (Brett), Colleen (Raymond), Kendall (Kolt), and Logan; great-grandfather...