Obituaries

Jan 5, 2020

Anthony "Tony" E. Mazzini, 83 of Des Plaines, IL passed away in his home on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

He was born February 14, 1936 in Florence, Italy to Erasmo and Carmen Mazzini.  He was united in marriage to his beloved, Pamela A. Bailey on February 14, 1984.

After coming to the United States in...

Dec 31, 2019

On December 31, 2019, Lorraine left this earth to be with her beloved family and friends.  She was born in Chicago on January 14, 1931. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter, Lisa; and sister, Irma.  Left to treasure her legacy and so many happy memories are her daughters Linda (William) Brown of Hoffman Estates and...

Dec 30, 2019

Nekola, Helen A., nee Braun. Loving wife of the late Norman. Devoted mother of Cheryl (Robert) Causey, Susan Nekola, the late Robert Nekola and Sandra Novak. Proud grandmother of Matthew. Dear sister of Howard (Evelyn) Braun. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state Saturday, 10:00 a.m. , until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran...

Dec 29, 2019

Daniel Klbecka, age 83; beloved husband of Patricia, nee Wilinski; loving father of Donna Barkoozis and Debra (David Jablonski); cherished grandfather of Nicholas (Kelly, Fiancée) and Eric Barkoozis; dear brother of John (the late Audrey) and preceded in death by Robert, Thomas and Ann; brother-in-law of Marianne Moran; loving uncle and godfather of many.  Daniel was a proud member...

Dec 28, 2019

Christine Hadgisava "Christy" age 43, of Montgomery AL formerly of DesPlaines IL. Devoted partner to Amanda Cox; beloved daughter of Steve (Nancy) and Carol Johnson; loving granddaughter of Frieda (the late Basil) Hadgisava and Dorothy (the late Will) Johnson; dear sister of Steven (Inna) Hadgisava, Kristen (Shawn) McCusker and Jennifer (Mike) Phillips; forever friend of Nate Phillips; cherished aunt...

Dec 24, 2019

Julia Koutavas, (Tabas), nee Kutavas, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank Koutavas (Tabas) and loving mother of (Rosa) Victoria "Vicki" Koutavas and Dennis (Loren) Tabas. Devoted daughter of the late Dennis and the late Fotini, nee Andriaditsis, Koutavas, dear sister of the late Harriet (the late Dennis) Margaris and sister-in-law...

Dec 24, 2019

Ronald G. Wozny, age 87, U.S. Army, Veteran Korea; beloved husband of the late Mary Jean; loving father of Steve (Kathy) and Tom (Michelle); cherished grandpa of Michelle, Matthew, and Hayden. Will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Avid collector, hobbyist, sportsman, marksman, and animal lover. Lifetime member of American Single Shot Rifle Association...

Dec 23, 2019

Gerald A. Waage, Army Veteran age 83; beloved father of Ken (Jody); cherished grandfather of Erica (Cezary); proud great – grandfather and friend to many. Visitation Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, Interment Private.

Dec 21, 2019

Edna Mary Little nee DePietro, age 100, of Park Ridge and formerly of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21. Loving wife of the late Walter William Little; beloved mother of Darlene Ann (Rick) Little; Sharon Rose (John) Campolongo, Gayle Rae (Jim) Trier; dear daughter of the late Max and the late Bertha DePietro; proud grandmother...

Dec 17, 2019

Pete P. Karahalios, 74, born in Perdikovrysi, Greece, passed away Dec. 17, 2019. Beloved husband of Georgia; loving father of Patty (Lukas Poulidakis), Perry and the late Sotirios Karahalios; cherished grandfather of Maria and Georgia; devoted son of the late Perikles and Panagiota, nee Angelinas; dearest brother of Anastasia (the late Panagiotis) Bazianos and Steve (the late Georgia) Karahalios;...

Dec 15, 2019

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Daryl Tarbutton was called to everlasting peace on December 15th, 2019.  Daryl was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Walter and Doris Oliver Tarbutton in 1947 spending his formative years in the Kansas City area. Following graduation from Shawnee Mission North H.S., he obtained his degree in business administration from Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas. ...

Dec 12, 2019

Kari Ference, beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mom of Steve (Patty) and Jim (Denise); cherished grandma of John, Carl and Robert; dear aunt and friend to many. Flowers are welcome or memorials can be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy www.misericordia.com .  Visitation Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 4 to 9 P.M. Interment Private.

Dec 6, 2019

Edward P. Grendahl, age 88; Ret. Battalion Chief CFD and proud veteran of the US Marine Corp.; beloved husband of 67 years to Joan; loving father of Mary (Joel) Jaffe, the late James and the late Edward Jr. (Cheryl); cherished grandfather of Kari (Peter) Kelly, Erik (Stacy) Grendahl, Sharon (Sean) Delcambre and James Jaffe; great-grandfather of Abigail, Henry, Grace...

Dec 5, 2019

Harriet E. Fairbairn, 95, loving daughter of the late Peter and late Isabella; beloved sister to 12; cherished aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Harriet was devoted to her family and her Scottish Heritage. She was a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance for over 40 years. She was an animal lover, enjoyed gardening, and supported St....

Dec 4, 2019

Dimitrios "Jim" Karavas, age 83, of Aigio, Achaia Greece, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th. Beloved husband of Penelope, nee Iatropoulos; loving father of Helen (Nick) Sklivagos, George (Jill) Karavas and Mario Karavas; proud grandfather of J.D., Dimitri, Deziree, Antonios, Penelope, Melissa, Devin and Damian. Dear brother of Anastasios (Maria) Karavas, Kali Karavas, The late Nikolaos (Maria) Karavas and...

Dec 3, 2019

Francis "Frank" Speciale, 77, a longtime resident of Rosemont, passed away on December 3, 2019. Frank was born in Chicago, IL on March 21, 1942 to Frank A. and Esther (nee Giometti) Speciale. After high school, he served in the US Air Force. Frank spent 20 years working for the Rosemont Public Safety Department as a paramedic, fireman and finally...

Dec 2, 2019

Helen Hatzis, nee Panagakis, age 90, of Nestani, Arkadias Greece, passed away on Monday, December 2nd. Beloved wife of the late Pete Hatzis. Loving mother of Maria (Peter) Chekalas, Alexandra Hatzis, Vasilios Hatzis, Demetrios Hatzis, and proud grandmother of Glykeria "Keri" Chekalas. Devoted daughter of the late Elias and Athanasia Panagakis and dear sister of Georgia (Pete) Mourikis, Aliki...

Dec 2, 2019

Paul David Ulrich, 67, of Madison, WI, died peacefully at his home on Dec. 2, 2019. He was born in Chicago, IL, the son of David and Ruth Ulrich. He graduated from Maine Township High School East in Park Ridge, IL, in 1970.  A graduate of UW-Stevens Point (1975), Paul earned his master's degree in music from the UW-Madison...

Nov 25, 2019

Mirta S. Urizarri, age 86 of Park Ridge. Memorial gathering Friday November 29, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago. (Harlem & Talcott) from 10:30 A.M. until time of Mass 11 A.M.

Nov 23, 2019

Edmund M. Lomasney, 1945-2019, beloved life partner for 20 years to Debra Stasi; loving father of Edmund J. (Terese), Gregory R. (Nancy), Sharon B. (Andrew) and Kathleen A. (Christopher); cherished grandfather of Edmund G., Joseph T., Theo G., Ella C., Nora K., Sylvie K. and Jane M.; Ed was loved by extended family Dominick (Jennifer) Stasi and their children...