Obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

Edwin S. Gorczyca, proud US Army, Korean War Veteran; beloved husband of the late Elaine K.; loving father of Keith Gorczyca (Leshia Mikulski) and Karna Gorczyca (Bob Kao); cherished grandfather of Joseph, Nicholas (Kelly) and Mark (Megan, Fiancée) Gorczyca; great-grandfather of Norah; dearest brother and uncle to many.  Visitation, Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 10 a.m....

Sep 24, 2023

Richard "Snowman" Chmiel, of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023. He was born to the late Leo and Marie and brother to the late Terrance. Beloved father to Darren "DC" (Kathleen) and Sherri (Jimmy) Gricius. Very proud grandpa to Abby and Ashley Gricius and Bridget Chmiel.  Snowman to all!

Richard had a successful...

Sep 11, 2023

Michele K. Heimberger, beloved wife of the late Rev. Charles Heimberger. Devoted mother of Kathryn (Dr. Philip) Skiba and C.J. Heimberger. Cherished daughter of Casimer and Alberta Figura and sister of Susan (Myron) Potter. Dear aunt of Deborah, Michael, and Victoria. Fond cousin of Frank, Walter, and Frank.

Michele was an extraordinary woman. As a young widow,...

Sep 7, 2023

William "Bill" Edwards, 89, loving son of the late Enid Edwards; affectionate grandson of the late James E. and the late Isabelle Smith; cherished brother of the late Barbara Johnson, Donna Jummati, and James Russell Edwards, devoted friend of the late Valerie Dumbrell; treasured uncle of Janet Benhart, Jeanette Jummati, Larry Jummati, Julie Jummati, April Edwards-Haupt, Robin Van Valkenburg,...

Aug 13, 2023

Warren Ross Whitely, 72, lifelong resident of Park Ridge, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with an illness at Lutheran General Hospital on August 13, 2023.

Mr. Whitely went to Merrill School and Lincoln Junior High. As a boy he played in Park Ridge little league and briefly played freshman football at Maine South until...

Aug 10, 2023

Joel Ramon Hamilton, 42, of Park Ridge, Illinois died August 10, 2023.  Joel was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 28,1981 and graduated from the University of Tennessee.

Joel was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Billie Hamilton, Orville P Hamilton, Paul C Hanson and his father-in-law, Glenn Babb Rawlings.  He is survived by his wife Anna,...

Jul 31, 2023

Mary "Huddie" Francis Ahern was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on July 4, 1939. She entered Heaven's gates on July 31, 2023.

A loving mom and a doting granny, Mary committed her time and energy to bringing warmth and happiness to her family. Mary grew up with six brothers (Jerry, Danny, Mickey, Ricky, Victor, and Terry) and...

Jul 25, 2023

Barbara Grammatis (nee Caponigro), age 83, fell asleep in the Lord July 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Dan A. Grammatis for 55 years. Loving mother of Dina (Michale) Grammatis Cooke and Tony (Tina) Grammatis. Devoted daughter of the late Bill and Claire Caponigro. Proud grandmother of Thomas, William and John Grammatis Cooke. Dear sister of the late Bill Caponigro,...

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...