Obituaries

Jun 26, 2020

Norma E. Berke, age 94, of Park Ridge, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020. Loving wife of the late Ralph Sr.; beloved mother of Ralph Jr. (Marcia), Richard (Connie) and Carla (James) Segriff; cherished grandmother of Paul, Erik, Christine, Ashley, Elizabeth and Rebecca; great grandmother of Joseph, Katherine, Margaret, Theodore, Elliott, Noah, Anna and Jason.

Jun 26, 2020

LaVerne C. Pavel (Suralski) 89, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020 surrounded by family. LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Frank H. Pavel, and her adored son, Frank G. (Lynne) Pavel. Loving and compassionate grandmother of Jennifer and Sean. LaVerne was a devoted teacher for over 20 years at...

Jun 24, 2020

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bruce Boudreaux, born February 11, 1941, delivered into the Lord's hands on June 24, 2020. Survived by wife Patricia (nee Holder), children Sarah (Wynn) Henricksen, Matthew, Johannah (Anthony) Sapienza, and grandchildren Ayden, Eleanor, Brady, William, Thomas, Sarah, and Nicholas.

Bruce was a man of deep faith who lived virtuously;...

Jun 19, 2020

Anthony J. Farah "Tony", 42, of Chicago, passed away June 19, 2020. Tony was the beloved husband of Danielle Blondin; devoted son of Julian and Patricia Farah; cherished brother of Omar Farah, Kenneth (Jeanette) Farah, and Eddie (Gabrielle) Farah; loving uncle to Stephie, Manir, Salome, Noah, and Jackson; unforgettable son-in-law of Rosemary and Steve Blondin; fond brother-in-law of Jamie...

Jun 16, 2020

Petrowski, Edward F., Beloved husband of the late Jean M. Devoted father of Stephen (Barbara) Petrowski, Anne (the late James) Deeter and James (Linda) Petrowski. Cherished grandfather of Ken (Hollie), Daniel, Alexandra, Catherine, Meg, Emily, Christopher, Tommy and great grandfather of Zachary. Loving brother of the late Helen and Marie. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

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Jun 12, 2020

JoAnn M. Farkas, 89, wife of the late Bela, mother of Barbara (Bill) Nestlehut, the late Steve Thomas, the late Cecil Thomas, Bela (Melanie) Farkas, Joanie (the late James Kalasky) Farkas, Attila Farkas, Louie (Katharine) Farkas, grandmother of Stefka Zhelyaskov, the late Steve Thomas, Michael (Orshina) Zhelyaskov, Bela Farkas,Andrew Farkas, Aaron Farkas, Liliana Farkas, Josh Farkas, Johanna Kalasky, Jimmy...

Jun 10, 2020

James William Drewganis, age 79, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Loving husband of Elaine nee Bergeson; beloved father of Dawn (Robert Rosen) Drewganis, Andrea (Thomas) Goodwin and Gregory Drewganis; cherished grandfather of Alena and Luke Goodwin; dear brother of the late Nick, the late Steve and the late Billie Ann; beloved brother-in-law of...

Jun 8, 2020

Peter N. Verros, age 79, of Nestani, Tripolis Greece, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Nancy, nee Hantzis, and loving father of Joanne, Nick and Chris Verros. Devoted son of the late Nicholaos and the late Gianoula Verros; dear brother of Nick Verros, the late Eleni (Leo) Vranas, the late Dina (the late Harry) Bellos...

Jun 6, 2020

Mary M. Berry nee Duignan, passed away peacefully at age 84, on June 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Edward J.Berry. Loving mother of Edward R. (Leanne) and Erin (the late Ray) Toscano; Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Jonathan, Joshua, Cate, Flynn, Brianna and Brett, great grandmother of many. She was preceded in death...

Jun 5, 2020

Helen Retsinas, 94 years of age, passed in the presence of her family on June 5, 2020. Born on May 14th, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her late husband George Retsinas and dear sister Vasso Chalis. Loving mother of Theodora Tzavos (late William) and Vali Fotos (Ted). Helen is also survived by her four...

Jun 4, 2020

Loyal E. Fields "Bud",91, formerly of South Bend, IN, most recently of Des Plaines, IL passed away June 4, 2020. Loving husband of Pauline "Audra"; beloved father of Joellen (Paul) Kaczorwski, Craig (Margaret) Fields, and Brian (Anne) Fields; cherished brother to Carol (Dale) Studebaker; and Rev. Robert (Joan) Fields; devoted son of the late Oscar and Effie Fields.

Jun 4, 2020

Manto Madimenos, nee Karellas, age 95, of Agirano, Greece, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sam "Sarantos" and loving mother of Dena (Paul) Porcaro, and Peter (Corrine) Madimenos. Proud grandmother of Krystina (Denis) Jovic, Katerina (Fadi) Bakhos, Alexandra Porcaro, Anastasia (Dimitrios) Maravelias and Serrantos (Chelsea) Madimenos and great-grandmother of Vivienne and Dean Jovic....

May 31, 2020

Vincent A. Field passed away Sunday May 31, 2020. Vincent is predeceased by his wife Rosemary Keane Field, his sister Joyce Lenzner, and his parents Cyrus and Freelove Field. He is survived by his children; Bridget (Mark) Field Young, Vincent A. Field II, Thomas (Rennie) Field, Eric (Susan) Field, Susan (Jim) Field-Felsenthal, William Field; beloved grandchildren Joshua, Christopher and...

May 25, 2020

Bernice Fortini, age 87, passed away of natural causes peacefully on Monday May 25, 2020.

Loving wife of late Robert (Bob) Fortini; beloved mother of Eileen (Kim) Morehouse, Paul (Josephine) Fortini and Jean Fortini; dear sister of Gail (Walter) Powers; fond aunt of Daniel and Kevin Powers and their families.

Bernice shared her love of...

May 21, 2020

Sofia Chucki Psaltis, nee Chaltas. December 16, 1933 - May 21, 2020 of Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Louis Psaltis, loving mother to Mark Psaltis (Angie), Claudia Lubin (Larry), Susan Bennett (Brandon). Devoted grandmother to Michael (Lindsay) and Jaclyn Psaltis, Lauren Lubin April (Kevin), Philip and Kevin Lubin, Ryan and Abbie Bennett. Proud great grandmother to Lucas,...

May 21, 2020

Karl S. Tangeros, age 92, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Loving husband of Grete Tangeros for 62 years; beloved father of Karen (Frank)  Potempa, Roy Tangeros and Kirsten (Chris) Thomas; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Nina, Connor and Mia; dear brother of Kermit (Irene) Tangeros; fond uncle of Gary Tangeros and Gail...

May 12, 2020

Phyllis M. Davlin, 88, peacefully passed away at Four Oaks Healthcare in Jonesborough, Tennessee on May 12, 2020. Phyllis was the youngest child and only daughter of Luther J. & Junie Bowers Black, born September 16, 1931 in Tuscola, IL. She was predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers and sisters-in-law Walter (Irma), Ernest "Phil" (Dorothy) and Robert (Mary Margaret)....

May 7, 2020

Helen Ann Morrissey nee McGivern, age 80, passed away on May 7, 2020. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Robert and Margaret McGivern. Beloved wife of Dennis; loving mother of Kathleen, the late Robert, Edward, Dennis (Lori), and Therese (David); devoted grandmother of Vanessa, Kevin, Katie, Ryan, Bobby, Jamie and Heidi; great-grandmother of Kaylie and Elle;...

May 4, 2020

Kevin Martin Quinn, 64, retired Chicago firefighter, loving father to Sheena (Peter Purvis), Kevin (Maria), Courtney (Michael) Walsh, and Colleen (Zach) Olson; their mother Susan Quinn; beloved grandfather to Finn, Penelope, Kevin, Lianna, Jordan, Frances and Michael; cherished brother of the late Kathy (Kim) Kiesgen, Mary Jo (Bob) Smith, the late William (Barbara) Quinn, Barbara (Mike) Brennan, Caren (Tom)...

May 3, 2020

Alexander Marzano "Al" age 85, Army veteran ended his brave battle with cancer on May 3, 2020.  Loving companion to Ellen Flanagan and devoted father to Jeff Marzano and Linda (John) Scally.  Cherished Nonno of Connor, Brendan, Colleen and Meghan.  Treasured brother of Angela (George) Butler and Letty Marzano (Tim Glassford).  Admired cousin, uncle and great uncle loved by...