Obituaries

Aug 21, 2020

Antoinette M. Druzdz "Toni" beloved daughter of the late Bruno and Victoria Druzdz; dear sister of the late Gloria Kieffer; loving godmother of Sharon (Thom) Michaels and Jordyn (Matt) Michaels Roberts; cherished niece of Wanda (Anthony) Bednarz, the late Edward (Dolores) Bednarz, the late Irene Balata Sczulcewski; forever friend of Nancy Kovack and Dorothy Kozimor; aunt, great aunt, cousin...

Aug 13, 2020

Marcelene Kawczinski "Marcie" age 80, of Harwood Heights, passed away August 13, 2020; beloved wife of Leo and the late William Zdeb; loving mom of Therese (Joseph) Talarico and William Zdeb; Cherished grandma of; Brian (Ellen) Harrrigian; proud great-grandma of Sophia; dear stepmother of Leo (Lisa) Kawczinski, Marie Alesia, Julie Kawczinski and Michael Kawczinski; fond stepgrandma of Mark Alesia...

Aug 10, 2020

Ruth I. Olson, nee Skeppstrom; beloved wife of the late George A. Olson; proud daughter of the late John and the late Ingaborg (Alexander) Skeppstrom, step-daughter to the late Signe; devoted mother of Jeffrey, Steven (Nancie), Mark, the late Margie, and Paul (Trina); loving grandmother of Thorin/Thor (Rose) Olson, Jennifer (John) Dennison, the late Dagny, Erik and Evan Olson;...

Aug 6, 2020

Max Nowak, 93 of Park Ridge; passed away August 6, 2020; beloved husband of the late Kathe; loving father of Judy (Jeff) Cox; cherished Opa of Jennifer (Doug) Hook, Jason and Jamie (Peter) Strukel; proud great-grandfather of Calvin Hook, dear uncle and friend to many. Past active member of Kernier Pleasure Club, Donauschwaben and maintenance Local #1. Visitation Wednesday...

Aug 4, 2020

Ronald A. Perri, at rest August 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Karen L. (nee Bartkowicz); loving father of Mason J. Perri; preceded in death by his father Dominick, survived by his mother Karen ("Vicki") Perri (nee Schwalm); caring brother of Dominick (Ronda) and Anthony (Tammy); fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Proud retired officer of the Rosemont Public...

Jul 25, 2020

Joan M. Mas, age 87, at rest July 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Michael (Dan), Jayne (Amy), Edward (Nancy), Robert (Colleen), the late John (Kathy) and David; cherished grandma of Melissa (Christer), Eric, Ryan (Ally), Megan, Mackenzie, Rebecca, Ashley and Nicholas; dear sister of the late Edward (Lois); will be missed by many...

Jul 24, 2020

Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Antonios Langas passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24th. Antonios is survived by his beloved wife Athanasia Langas, children Louie and Eleni Langas, brothers Kosta and George Langas, sister Dimitra Kopeta and many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox...

Jul 18, 2020

Paul A. Enderle, 77, beloved husband of Irene Enderle; loving father of Diana Enderle, Mark (Lisa) Enderle, Paul (Monika) Enderle, and Julia Enderle; cherished grandfather of Madeline, Maxwell, Chloe, Christian, Klara and Anna.

Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967.  He was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.  After leaving the military, Paul began his career...

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Koralik, devoted mother of Adam and Kathryn Koralik. Loving sister of Robert (Irene) Koralik and the late Dick (Dorothy) and Don (Vivien) Koralik. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Second mom to many and friend to everyone.

A native of Chicago, Susan graduated from Steinmetz High School and Miami of...

Jul 12, 2020

Helen Eliopoulos, nee Bentevis, age 87, of Tripoleos, Peloponnese, Greece, passed away on Sunday, July 12th. Beloved wife of the late John Eliopoulos and loving mother of Gus (Konstantina) Eliopoulos. Devoted daughter of the late John and Eleni Bentevis, and proud grandmother of John and Eleni Eliopoulos. Dear sister, aunt and cousin of many. Family and friends may gather...

Jul 12, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Herbert J.; loving mother of Fred (Odalys) Berrens; cherished Oma of Freddy (Melissa Kampert), Isabela and Gabriel; dear sister of Harry and the late Margaret Backer. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews in Germany. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to The...

Jul 11, 2020

Ellen P. Petter, (nee Felson) age 66, beloved wife of the late Ralph; loving mother of Nicole P. Petter; cherished daughter of the late Paul and Elaine; dearest sister of Roberta (the late Jim) Morrison, Larry (Kathy) Felson and the late Roger(Dorothy) Felson; fond cousin, aunt and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Jul 9, 2020

Kosmen, Stephen P., Loving husband of the late Donna. Devoted father of Tyler and Nick (Kim) Kosmen. Beloved son of Barbara (the late Walter) Kosmen. Cherished brother of Lee Kosmen and John (Dana) Kosmen. Fond uncle of Amanda, Michael, Stacy and Jeremy. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott...

Jul 9, 2020

John Gregory Martynek, age 24, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 9th. Devoted son of Zenon and Regina, "Cookie", nee Stathopulos, and loving brother of Michael Martynek. Cherished grandson of Mary and the late John Stathopulos and Irma and the late Alojzy Martynek. Fond nephew, cousin and friend of many. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday morning, July...

Jul 6, 2020

Eufrosina Adriana Anghel, 64, born in Romania and resident of Des Plaines, passed away July 6, 2020. Beloved mother of Cristian; cherished grandmother of Catherine Adriana Anghel; devoted partner of Bruno Caracas; loving sister of Mitica Tomoiaga and Nuti (Tibi) Kohonicz; dearest aunt of Fabian (Valentina) Kohonicz;.

Visitation Tuesday, July 7th, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Nelson...

Jul 5, 2020

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Patricia Klbecka, nee Wilinski, age 82; beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of Donna Barkoozis and Debra (David Jablonski); cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Kelly, Fiancée) and Eric Barkoozis; dear sister of Marianne Moran; dearest daughter of the late Estelle...

Jul 3, 2020

Pera, Joan E.

Beloved wife of the late John G. Pera, passed into eternal life on July 3 rd , 2020.

A resident of Des Plaines since 1988; formerly of Chicago where she had taught school for nine years in the Lutheran system and 13 years in the public...

Jul 3, 2020

Lorraine Pauline Kaye, passed away on July 3, 2020 at the wonderful age of 98 years young. Lorraine was born and lived in Chicago until moving to Mesa, AZ in 1998. She was very happily married to LeRoy (Konkowski) Kaye in 1944 for 65 years until his death in 2010. She was a loving mother to her children Sharon...

Jul 2, 2020

Gregory S. Post, age 57, of Glenview, passed away suddenly on July 2 nd , 2020.  Beloved husband of Renée, nee Margetis, for 34-years; loving father of Peter; dearest brother of Sheryl (Neil) Wendtland, Brenda (Scott) Kamish and Jeffrey (Irene) Cohen, and brother-in-law of Alesia (Steven) Papastathis.  Fond uncle of Rachel (Matthew) Kiesler, Aimee Kamish and Theodore and Peter...

Jul 1, 2020

Lucille F. Adamick, age 88, of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. Funeral services will be private, interment at All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines, Illinois.