Obituaries

Mar 25, 2020

Hermenegildo "Herming" P. Sales, 83, of Park Ridge, IL died of a heart attack on March 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Marina (nee Yago); his children, Elizabeth (Benjamin) Miller, Carolina (Anastas Shkurti), and Hermenegildo Jr. (Melissa); his grandchildren, Benjamin Miller, Nathaniel Miller, Matthias Shkurti, and Maribella Shkurti; his sister, Milagrina (Eligio) Balbuena; and many nieces and...

Mar 22, 2020

Allen J. Noel age 82, beloved husband of 60 years to Shirley (nee Mercer); loving dad of Cheryl (Ravi) and Tracy; cherished brother of Shirley (the late Robert) and David (Ann). Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and close life long friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in future.

Mar 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, 2020, Alice Patricia Laverty, nee Stephens, passed away at the age of 87. She was born on March 8, 1933, and was the loving mother of six children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She died at her home in Park Ridge, IL and was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Phillip, and her...

Mar 13, 2020

Maude B. Westergren, 99, of Chicago. Passed away March 13. Beloved wife of the late Roy, loving mother of Britt-Lee (Bill) and Linda (Paul), adoring  grandmother of Brenden (K.C) and Brittney (Tom) and proud great-grandmother of Lucas, Ryan and Declan. Member of the Swedish American Museum and American Daughters of Sweden. Memorial Service to be held at a later...

Mar 5, 2020

.Steven E. Suvada, age 100, proud U.S. Army, WWll Veteran of the 7th Armored Division: Billy Caldwell Post 806; beloved husband of 66 years to Virginia nee Koziol; loving dad of Julie Ann (Robert) Rutkowski, Andrea (Mike) Swiatkiewicz, Steven (Gwenn) and the late Thomas; cherished grandpa of Samantha and Kacie Swiatkiewicz, Alisha (Marc) Welc, and Steven Suvada; dear uncle...

Mar 3, 2020

Robert E. Herditsky, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Loving husband and best friend of the late Esther A. Herditsky. Devoted son the late Elmer and the late Eleanor Herditsky; brother of the late Richard Herditsky; uncle of 3. Geography teacher at Carl Schurz High School in Chicago for 34 years. Longtime member and elder at...

Feb 24, 2020

Gertrude Anna Thurman, nee Andriessen, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Glenview, Illinois, passed away February 24, 2020, age 96; beloved wife of the late John Theodore Thurman Jr.; cherished mother of Kendell (Ken) Christensen and John Thurman (Blair Marg); loving grandmother of Kenny Jack, Katy Maureen, Kelly Ann and Kevin Seamus; preceded in death by her parents, Pier and...

Feb 21, 2020

Thomas A. Liszewski Sr., 79, formerly of Park Ridge loving husband of the late Nancy; beloved father of the late Thomas Liszewski Jr., and Anthony (K.) Liszewski; cherished grandfather of Antoinette Rose; friend to many; and Proud owner of Crest Automotive in Chicago for many years.

Visitation, Saturday, February 29, 2020, 4 to 9 p.m., Prayer Service...

Feb 17, 2020

Joe "Buddy" Benigno, age 79, of Chicago passed away surrounded by his family Monday, February 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Sue Benigno nee Savage; loving father of Jennifer (Ken) Ujiiye, Lisa (Rob) Brannigan and Joe (Jen) Benigno; cherished son of the late Joseph, Sr. and the late Jenny Benigno; dear grandfather of Stephanie, Lisa, Joey and Johnny; fond brother...

Feb 11, 2020

Dee was happily married for 42 years and now, 21 years later, will be reunited with her beloved Deno at his side. She had a loving and giving mother with an inventive and always-learning father. Dee & Deno were both active in Perry and Chris' lives, from basketball to scouting. Dee was a Den Mother in Cub Scouts until...

Feb 11, 2020

Winifred K. Foster, 74, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020. She was the loving mother of Abigail (Greg) Taylor; beloved grandmother to James Taylor, Brianna Taylor, and Greg Taylor Jr.; and caring friend and neighbor to many.

Winifred was a features writer and reporter for Chicago area newspapers for over 20 years, most...

Feb 8, 2020

Virginia I. Polcyn, 93, beloved wife of the late Elmer; cherished mother of Carol (Jim) Vitkauskas and Rose (Jeff) Senger; sweet grandmother of Chris Vitkauskas, Tracie (Kevin) Barry, Kayleigh Senger, and Lauren Senger; beloved great-grandmother of Lucy Barry; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; and wonderful friend to many. Visitation Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 3 PM to...

Jan 30, 2020

Glenn Holmblad, 89, passed away January 30, 2020 while residing at the Presence Resurrection Nursing and Rehab Center in Park Ridge, IL. We thank their staff as well as the nursing team of Rainbow Hospice for the special care he received. Glenn was the original "self-made man", rising from office boy to Manager of Materials Distribution in the railroad...

Jan 28, 2020

Jelinek, Peter T., U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Leonora "Lona" Jelinek. Loving uncle of Thomas (Jean), Dr. Curtis (Laurie) Jelinek and Barbara (Dr. Todd) Piper. Dear cousin, great uncle and great-great uncle to many. Preceded in death by his parents William and Sylvia Jelinek and brother William F. (Harriet) Jelinek. Member of the Elks Lodge # 1526....

Jan 25, 2020

Mary J. Larkin nee Schieber, age 67, beloved mother of Timothy Larkin, Jacqueline (the late Dan) Larkin-Dremann, and the late Susan R. Larkin; loving grandmother of Jimmy, Mikey, and Samantha; cherished daughter of the late Jane and Anthony Schieber; dear sister of A.J. (Kathy) Schieber, George (Marcia) Schieber, Ann (Jeff) Swanson, Mike (Irena) Schieber, Jane Schieber, Sandra Schieber, and...

Jan 23, 2020

Patricia A. Jamrozek  (nee Dworak) At rest January 23, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Jamrozek

Loving mother of Diane ( Tony Drimel) Jamrozek and the late Jason Jamrozek

Caring Grandmother of Katie

Dear Sister of Joseph ( Sharon ) Dworak

Fond Aunt of the late Joey Dworak...

Jan 20, 2020

On January 20, 2020, at 9:30am, Juliet Elaine Miller of Ishpeming Michigan and Chicago Illinois died at the age of 57. Julie was born to Demetri and Dorothy Makris in 1962. In February of 1991, she married Keith Miller, and together they raised two children, Colton and Shelby. She was a loving and caring mother and wife who would...

Jan 17, 2020

Helen Roden, 87, formerly of Park Ridge passed away January 17, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late John. R.; beloved mother of Gary (Beth); cherished grandmother of Greg (Jasmin) and Geoff (Bridget); and devoted great-grandmother of Rosemary and Arabelle.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1 PM – 5PM with Memorial Service to...

Jan 13, 2020

Tasos Varvouletos, age 77, of Kiveri, Argolidos Greece, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Angie, nee Virvilos, loving father of Maria and Peter Varvouletos and Toula (John) Boudouvas, and proud grandfather of Michael, Georgette, Austin, Ellena and Angelina. Devoted son of the late Konstantinos & Maria, nee Papadatos, and dear brother of Christos (Anna), the...

Jan 6, 2020

Rue, Kenneth E., Army Veteran Korean War. Loving husband of the late Irene H. Treasured son the late Donald and Veronica Rue. Cherished father of Paula (John) Dillon and Wendy Sable. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Christopher, David and Man Xi. Dear brother of the late Donald Jr. (Pearl) Rue, Margie (Bob) Meierdirks, Marion (Frank Beem) (Matthew) Hennessey, Roberta (Mario)...