Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

William J. O’Neill, age 85; father of Diane and the late Steve O’Neill; cherished grandfather of Heather Tsicouris, Amber Tsicouris and Victoria O’Neill. Visitation, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park, IL from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Service 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at St....

Mar 25, 2026

Doris “Lori” Hartnett, Devoted mother of Steven (Debbie) Hartnett and Patty Matzke. Cherished grandmother of Chrissy, Michelle, Robert (Ashley) and Kimberly (Kelli). Great grandmother of Destany, Teague, Natasha, Joey, Niko, Gino, Evelynlena and great- great grandmother of Aribella. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Long time administrative assistant of the SEIU Union Local #1.

Memorial Mass will be held at...

Mar 18, 2026

Marie Miesnieks, 85, Adored mother of Anna Marie and Melissa. Loving daughter of Eugene and Mary Ziegler. Treasured sister of Eugene (Elena), Gregory (Kathleen) and Valerie. Marie devoted her life to her girls and lived with beauty and grace. She could always be found tending her garden and was known for her love of animals. Marie will be forever remembered...

Mar 18, 2026

Veronica A. Terrado, 77, devoted wife of Wilfredo for over 50 years; loving mother of Nina (Paul), Mark Anthony, John Paul (Ara) and Mike Joseph (Nicole); treasured lola of Anika, Kael, Cheska, and Nico. Veronica was a dedicated teacher and life-mentor.

Visitation to be held Friday, March 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600...

Mar 17, 2026

Dorothy R. Wilson, Born July 28, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan, at rest March 17, 2026 in Elmhurst, Illinois at the age of 78. Beloved daughter of the late Carl and Constance Wilson; cherished sister of Claire (the late John) Vucetich, Clifford (Norris) Wilson, William (Geri) Wilson and Emile (Richard) Sharland; dear aunt and friend to many. Service and interment...

Mar 14, 2026

Celeste Simone, Born in Italy on November 25, 1931, at rest in Chicago, IL on March 14, 2026 at the age of 94. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north...

Feb 13, 2026

Dorothy Jean Moore, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, February 13, 2026. 

Visitation, Thursday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. until the time of closing prayers, 11:00 a.m., The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park, interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

For information, 708-453-1234.

Jan 30, 2026

Kenneth J. Mlynski, born May 2, 1939, at rest January 30, 2026 at the age of 86. Ken was a devoted family man whose greatest joy was time spent with those he loved. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served his country with honor and carried that sense of dedication throughout his life. Ken had a lifelong...

Jan 28, 2026

Thomas Elmer Vogel, 79, of Round Lake, formerly of Batavia and Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and quiet devotion to family.

Thomas was a loving father to Matthew (Natascha) and a cherished Papa to Allison “Ally”, who was truly the center of his world. He was also a caring grandfather figure to Selena. He...

Jan 25, 2026

Maria “Cuca” Refugio Castaneda, 89, passed away Sunday, January 25. She now joins her beloved late husband, Daniel, in eternal rest. Maria was the loving mother to Elizabeth (Daniel) Marriott, Teresa (Erwin) Gramajo, and (the late) Daniel Castaneda. She was a proud grandmother “Cuca” to Erwin Jr. (Samantha), David Jr. (Leah), Yessi, Erik, and Alex  

She will be missed by...

Jan 22, 2026

Marjorie L. Sanger (née Truppo), age 84, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.

Marjorie was the beloved wife of John Sanger for 64 wonderful years, and a devoted mother to Debra Sanger Clause (Frank) and her late son, Robert Sanger; sister of James Truppo (Irene).

Marge will be fondly remembered for her years working at Kirk’s dime store in the Elmwood...

Jan 13, 2026

Karolina Hendrika Sandoval (nee Bednarczyk), born September 29, 1954, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 71.

Beloved wife of 53 years to Francisco; devoted and loving mother of Marcos, Alicia, Louis, Carlos, and Eric Sandoval; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Dear daughter of the late Joannes and Wilhelmina Bednarczyk (nee Otten); dearest sister of Francisca...

Jan 11, 2026

Luis A. Torres, Born November 17, 1979, at rest January 11, 2026 at the age of 46; Visitation, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Catholic Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment...

Jan 10, 2026

Sam Scala, 78, of Downers Grove, formerly Melrose Park, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2026.

Born on December 31, 1947, Sam dedicated his life to family and public service. He proudly served the Village of Stone Park for many years, rising through the ranks to become Chief of Police, a role he held with integrity, fairness, and deep commitment to...

Dec 28, 2025

Miriam Banti, born November 20, 1956, at rest December 28, 2025 at the age of 69; cherished mother of Bianca (Larz) Campbell; adoring 'Mima' of Thea Campbell; loving sister of Luis (Margie) Cuevas, Theresa (the late Antonio) Rodriguez, Lydia Molina, Maria (Rafael) Gonzalez, the late Juan (the late Sonia) Soto and the late Edwin Cuevas; dearest 'Titi' of many nieces...

Dec 17, 2025

Louis Nervoso, 84, longtime resident of Elmwood Park, now joins his beloved Sonia in eternal rest. Cherished father of Carmen, caring brother, fond uncle, and friend to many.

Visitation, Thursday, January 15, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Funeral Prayers, Friday, January 16, 9:15 a.m., The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park, Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m., St....

Dec 10, 2025

Loretta Kirby, passed away December 10, 2025 at the age of 97; beloved wife of the late Arnold; cherished mother of Christopher Kirby (Amy Check) and the late Patrick Kirby; dear grandmother of Melissa (Eric) Ganz and Kelly Kirby; dearest “Aunt Lor” to many. Loretta was an avid bowler, a devoted member of her church community, and a dedicated librarian...

Dec 8, 2025

Psalm 116, verses 7-9:

Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.

With a profound sense of loss...

Dec 7, 2025

Rodrigo Alvear, passed away December 7, 2025, age 47, loving father of Milanasia Alvear and Nehemiah Alvear; Cherished son of Hernan and Ivelisse Alvear; loving brother of Miguel Alvear and Cynthia Alvear Plazas; dearest uncle of Alexia, Yasmin, Rozlyn, Mikey, Logan, Rhea and Ava.  Visitation, Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, December 15,...

Nov 25, 2025

Joanna "Judy" Rae Hendricksen nee Yagelski, 86, loving wife of the late Harry Hendricksen; treasured mother of Joan (Phil) Klein, Margaret (Rich) Hendricksen, and Bonnie Marie; devoted grandmother of Brock, Garrett, Chaz, Harris, and Brian; great-grandmother of Ryker, Lexa, Cooper, Grace, Austin, Will, Addy, and Lilah; and cherished daughter of the late Charles and late Bonnie Yagelski.

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