Jose Luis Fernández
Apr 18, 2026
Jose Luis Fernández, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who emigrated to the U.S. from Cuba in 1963, and recently battled a series of increasingly debilitating strokes, was taken to rest from his home by our heavenly father on April 18, 2026 at the age of 89. He is joined in Heaven by his cherished wife Marta, his mother and father...
Louis I. Brough, Sr.
Apr 14, 2026
Louis Irwin Brough, 87, of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on April 14, 2026.
Mr. Brough was born in Chicago as one of ten children to Verna and Randolph Brough. He married Kathleen (Kitty) O’shinski on June 23, 1962, and together they enjoyed 49 years of marriage.
Lou and Kitty were devoted parents to three children: Louis (Megan)...
Iwona Nakraszewicz
Apr 14, 2026
Iwona Nakraszewicz, Born December 17, 1962; at rest April 14, 2026. Lying in State, Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. at St. Zachary Catholic Church 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Iwona's name to Little Heroes Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation...
Lawrence "Larry" Kujak
Apr 12, 2026
Lawrence B. Kujak “Larry”, 74, treasured son of the late Clarence and late Irene Kujak; loving brother of the late Kenneth Kujak, Ronald (Cynthia) Kujak, the late Clarence W. (Shirley) Kujak Jr., and Richard (Karen) Kujak; uncle and great-uncle to many doting nieces and nephews; and a friend to everyone who met him.
Larry worked at Jewel for over 25 years,...
Carl T. Blomgren Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Carl T. Blomgren Jr. “Teddy”, 91, devoted husband for 65 years of Utta Blomgren; cherished father of Kim (Tony) Meyers, Scott Blomgren and Claudia (Jim) Melachrinakis; doting Opa of Zach, Josh, Matt and Ali; treasured brother of Ruth Rusch, Tom Blomgren, the late Carol Shields and the late Bob Blomgren; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Carl and Utta met in...
Kirsten Marie von Aulock
Apr 3, 2026
Kirsten Marie (Knudsen) von Aulock, 38, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away at her home on Friday, April 3, 2026. Kirsten was born at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago to her loving parents, Jon and Anne-Judine (Suter) Knudsen and raised in Park Ridge along with her sister and brother. Always creative, musical and high achieving, Kirsten was a proud graduate...
Leanne C. Demes
Mar 27, 2026
Leanne C. Demes 84, of Glenview, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2026. Her passing leaves a profound sense of loss among all who knew her, yet in spirit remains present in the memories she created and the kindness she shared throughout her life.
Leanne devoted her life to helping others. A proud graduate of the Columbus Hospital School of Nursing,...
Maria Garduño
Mar 22, 2026
Maria Garduño, 62, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born on November 25, 1963.
Maria’s greatest pride was her family. She is survived by her children Isabella, Joshua, and Lourdes, who were the center of her world. She is also survived by her siblings Antonio Garduño, Roy Garduño, Benny Garduño, Rosa Garduño, Esther Garduño, Samuel Garduño, and Peter...
Jerome A. Gudukas
Mar 19, 2026
Jerome A. Gudukas, age 80, of Park Ridge passed away peacefully on March 19th. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Sunde); devoted father of Debbie (Michael) Belcher, the late Amy Gudukas, and Tami Kress; cherished grandfather of Morgan and Carson Belcher. Jerry took a job with Commonwealth Edison after his high school graduation and continued his education with night classes at...
Isabel Elsie Franzen
Mar 12, 2026
Isabel Franzen, of Park Ridge, IL. Beloved aunt of Vernon (Nancy), Carl, and Richard Beck. Loving grand-aunt of Laura (Dustin) Bunch, Darcy (Matthew) Davis, and the late Emily. Dear great-grandaunt of Zella, Cecelia, and Mathias Bunch. Fond sister of the late Violet Beck.
Isabel was the daughter of immigrants from Sweden and grew up in Chicago during the Great Depression. After...
Mary Frances O’Connor
Mar 11, 2026
Mary O'Connor died at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Niles, IL. She was 84.
Born Mary Frances O'Connor to the late Edmund O'Connor and Janet Chmielewski on May 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL, she is survived by her son John Kinstler and her brothers John and Mike.
She met her future husband, Barron Kinstler, working at Lawter International and gave birth to...
Ruth Mary Kirkland
Mar 3, 2026
Ruth (Ruthie) Mary Kirkland entered eternal rest on March 3, 2026. Born on September 22, 1979, Ruth lived a life marked by loyalty, laughter, and deep pride in all she did.
Ruth took great pride in her work as an accounting bookkeeper. Outside of work, she found joy in travel, with Saint Thomas holding a special place in her heart as...
Lynn C. Guazzo
Feb 25, 2026
Lynn C. Guazzo of Niles, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 79 years old.
Lynn was born on January 6th, 1947 on the Epiphany of the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Walter Reimen, her sister Cheryl Kuni, her brother-in-law Sonny Kuni, her mother-in-law Louise Blumenthal and her niece Sonja (Daniel) Ceisel....
John P. Geroulis
Feb 19, 2026
John Geroulis, age 84, fell asleep in the Lord on February 18, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Martha. Devoted son of the late Peter and Christine Geroulis. Loving brother of the late Patricia Geroulis. Dear uncle of Laurie (Kirk) Gellen. Fond cousin of Jean (the late Charles) Katsoulis. Proud godfather of Jim Phillos and Peter Christacakos.
Visitation Wednesday, February 25,...
Shirley Morgan
Feb 19, 2026
Shirley Morgan, neé Ryder, born June 29, 1929, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 19, 2026 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Beth (the late Kraig) Toczylowski and the late Debbie Vaxmonsky; dear sister of the late James (Eleanor) Ryde; fond aunt of many. Visitation, Saturday, February 28, 2026...
Mary Ann Madewell
Feb 17, 2026
Mary Ann Madewell, 89, loving wife of the late James; devoted mother of Mary Beth (Dr. Peter) Clarke, James J. (Mary) Madewell, the late John E. Madewell, Ann Marie Schafer, and Dr. Larry J. (Lanah) Madewell; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Michael (Genesis), John (Sarah), Cecilia, Andrew, Catherine, Samantha, Olivia (Micah), Reuben, Isabel, Evelyn, and Clara; great-grandmother of Henry, Maeve, Charles,...
Jack Manzella
Feb 17, 2026
Jack R. Manzella, 93, loving husband of Doris for over 71 years; devoted father of Pamela (James) Mackey, Larry (Jean) Manzella, Jack (Sylvana) Manzella, and Michael Manzella; treasured grandfather of James, Amy, Maria, Daniel, Stephanie, Peter, Andrew, Ron, Matthew, Jack, Billy, Michael, Alex, Jessica, Zachary, and Allyson; great-grandfather of 28; cherished brother of Frances Weiglein; brother-in-law of Patricia Horn; and...
Mary C. Kendzior
Feb 16, 2026
Mary Catherine Kendzior, Beloved wife of Sam Sarhan. Dear sister of Joann Kendzior and Peggy (John) Vancrey. Fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, February 21 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Avenue, Park Ridge. Interment Private. (847)823-5122
Roger Alan Berkheimer
Feb 15, 2026
Roger Alan Berkheimer, 77, of Middletown Pennsylvania, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2026. Born in Harrisburg on April 29, 1948, to the late Donald and Mildred (Brinser) Berkheimer, Roger was a lifelong man of faith and a proud graduate of the Middletown Area High School Class of 1966.
From a young age,...
Anna Rouhotas
Feb 14, 2026
Anna Rouhotas, age 72, fell asleep in the Lord on February 14, 2026. Beloved wife of 49 years to Hristoforos. Loving mother of Maria (Kyriakos) Anastasiadis and Panagiotis (Lisa) Rouhotas and Christina Rouhotas. Cherished Yiayia of Demetra, Anna, Nefeli and Styliani Anastasiadis; and Christoforos Rouhotas. Dear sister of the late Konstantinos Christoforatos. Devoted daughter of the late Panagis and Evanthia...
