Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Philip S. Piszek, 83, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2023. Beloved husband to Margaret for 57 years; cherished father to Philip (Lu), Christine (Brian Dougherty, both of whom are CPD); adoring grandfather to Brian; fond uncle to many; caring brother Pamela (the late James) Hodur; dearest brother-in-law of Joseph (Arlene) Zarembski.

Philip...

Jul 14, 2023

Nota Skoubis (nee Katsiris), age 83, fell asleep in the Lord July 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Skoubis for 44 years. Loving mother of John (Ephie) and the late Michael N. Skoubis. Devoted daughter of the late Mihalis and Marigo Katsiris. Proud grandmother of Nicholas (Haley) and Christa Skoubis. Dear sister of Spiros (Eleni) Katsiris, George...

Jul 13, 2023

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Right Reverend Jaroslaw Rafalko, Bishop Ordinary of the Western Diocese, Polish National Catholic Church, Pastor of All Saints Cathedral Polish National Catholic Church.  Beloved husband of 33 years to Leslie 'Wieslawa'; cherished son of the late Wanda and Jan Rafalko; loving brother of Elzbieta (Jozef) Wasilewski and the late Janina...

Jul 12, 2023

Jimmie Price, Passed away July 12, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Theresa, nee Bueckers; loving father of Cynthia Price, Steve (Tina) Price, Cathy (Augie) Sansone, John (Kim) Price and Christy (Jean) Garland-Price; cherished grandpa of Max, Samson, Stephanie (Chris), A.J. (Tina), Kevin (Denise), Eric, Amy and Callahan; step-grandfather to Justin and great-grandfather of Layla, Natalie,...

Jul 5, 2023

Clara M. Zahnen nee Bauer, age 94, beloved wife of 64 years to the late Richard; loving mother of the late Michael (Susan) and Linda; cherished grandma of Stephanie (Jesse), Cassandra (Armando), Ana and Marina; proud great-grandma of Taylor, Caleb, Sebastian, Julianna, and John. She is also preceded in death by her parents Johanna and John Bauer. Clara was...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary L. Kanelos (nee Leakakos), age 96, fell asleep in the Lord July 4, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Nick G. Kanelos for 64 years. Loving mother of Dina (James) Dowmon, Thomas (Maryann) Kanelos and the late Nicholas (the late Barbara) Kanelos, Jr. Devoted daughter of the late Athanasios and Maria Leakakos and Ourania Leakakos. Proud grandmother of...

Jul 1, 2023

Winifred B. Seibert (née Bodinus), age 89, beloved wife of the late Donald K. Seibert, loving mother of Susan Chemler and William (Karen) Seibert; cherished grandma of Thomas Chemler, Katlin (James) Fitzgerald, Laura Chemler and Kristine (Kevin) Tomsons; fond sister of Roland (Pamela) Bodinus.

Lying-in-State Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at...

Jun 27, 2023

Arlene L. Bickler nee Shea, 96, beloved wife of the late Paul W. for 52 years; dear mother of Paul, Kathy (Luke) Halloran and Carolyn (Richard) Hoff; loving grandmother of Susannah (Kyle) Peterson, Lauren, John and Luke Halloran, Sarah, Amanda and Richard Hoff; cherished great-grandmother of Olivia and Madalynn Peterson; devoted sister of the late John Shea, the late...

Jun 20, 2023

Viktor Hebipasi, Born in Vlore Albania; husband of Elta (nee Nace); Devoted father of Elvi; Loving son of Resmi and Shqiperie (Bakillari); Dearest brother of Sazan (Alketa) Hebipasi, Lubjana (Fitim) Ajazi, Mimoza (Bilbil) Veliaj, Dhurata (Bashkim) Hoxhaj. Brother-in-law of Robert Natsis.

Viktor was one of only two students granted scholarships from the French government and graduated with...

Jun 17, 2023

Julia Therese (Barrett) Gutierrez passed away on June 17, 2023. She was 41. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John & Helen Doyle and William & Eileen Barrett; father, John"Jack" Barrett and mother, Joanne (Doyle) Barrett and godmother Barbara Mruz. She is survived by her sister Mary (Tim) Kirby; brother Patrick Barrett; nieces Jane and Maisie Kirby;...

Jun 14, 2023

Vincent Nardi, 62, loving husband of 38 years of Tamara; beloved father of Vincent Trace Nardi and George Taylor Nardi; cherished uncle of Dr. George William Gant Luxton and Brittany Anne (Kelsey) Luxton; devoted brother-in-law of GeorgAnn Luxton, Antonio Santucci, and the late Michele Santucci.

Vince was an affectionate father and husband. Family and his sons were...

Jun 12, 2023

Solveig Mathiasson, 83, of Lake Villa, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023. Loving mother of Kurt (Esperanza) and Kristina (the late Dell); proud grandmother to five; adoring great grandmother to three; and fond sister.

She is preceded in death by her husband Kurt A. Mathiasson.

Solveig was a proud immigrant from...

Jun 7, 2023

Dolores H. Urban (Schweda), beloved wife of the late Richard A. Urban; loving mother of Lydia Hohn, Joseph (Lisa) Urban; cherished grandma of Madeline (Brendan) Bond, Myles (Shannon) Urban, Jack and Grace Urban and Abigail Hohn; great-grandmother "G-Gma" of Jane and Clark Urban; daughter of the late Leon and Marcella Schweda; dear sister of Peter (Sherry) Schweda, the late...

Jun 6, 2023

Agnes Deja (nee Mendonides), age 90, fell asleep in the Lord June 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert S. Deja for 50 years. Loving mother of Brian (Heather) Deja, Susan (Michael) Mohrfeld and Kenneth (Tricia) Deja. Devoted daughter of the late John and Dina Mendonides. Proud grandmother of Sarah (Steve) Vranek, Matthew (Molly) and Christopher Mohrfeld and...

Jun 5, 2023

With profound sadness, we announced the passing of Miles Joseph Valles on June 5th.  He left us at the age of 87 while resting peacefully in his home in Park Ridge, Illinois.  He was a loving husband to Nancy, a devoted father to Pam (Jerry) Wayer, Karen (Mike) Klimas and Ellen (Gary) Valles Wyshel and the proud Grampers of...

May 29, 2023

Liz Greenhill, nee Jefchak, A beacon of love, devotion, and kindness, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023. She was a beloved wife, cherished mother, devoted grandmother, dear sister, loving aunt and a friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Liz's profound impact on the lives of others, both as an educator and a dedicated community...

May 27, 2023

Joanne Lueder, 94, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 27, 2023.  Loving mother of Hal (Shirley), the late Kathryn (Garrett), Ann (Tom); proud grandma to Adam (Erica), Karen (Mason), Emily, Gail, Matthew; adoring great grandma to Nicholas, Mackenzie, Zane, and Hannah.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 12, 2023

Rosemary DeMilio, nee Grittani; Born June 4, 1930, At Rest May 12, 2023, age 92; beloved wife of the late James A. 'Peanuts'; cherished mother of Ralph (Desiree) Amodeo, Laura Wasz, the late Leigh Amodeo, the late James De Milio Jr. and the late Regina Carparelli; dearest grandmother and great-grandmother of many.

Memorial Gathering, Friday, May 26,...

May 4, 2023

Alex Michael Schauer, Born May 3, 1997; At Peace May 4, 2023, age 26; beloved son of Kristen Schauer (Jonathan Banty); cherished brother of Jose and Sadie Schauer; adoring uncle of Caleb, Julius and Nicholas; dearest nephew of Nicole (Walter) Kruppa; dear cousin of Nicolas, Landon and Emma. Visitation, Saturday, May 13 th , from 11 a.m. until...

Apr 29, 2023

Maritza Joanna Schiffers was born December 7, 1998, the beloved daughter of Ronald and Joan Schiffers, cherished sister of Tessa Schiffers. Maritza passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 at the age of 24.

Maritza was a truly special person who touched the lives of everyone she met. She was social, positive, and faithful, always...