Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Demetra Rouches
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...
Winifred K. Foster
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...
Virginia I Polcyn
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...
Glenn Holmblad
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...
Peter T. Jelinek
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....
Mary J. Larkin
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...
Patricia A. Jamrozek
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...
Juliet Miller
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...
Helen Roden
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...
Tasos Varvouletos
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...
Kenneth E. Rue
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)...
Anthony E. Mazzini
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...
Lorraine Tessaro
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...
Helen A. Nekola
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...
Daniel Klbecka
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...
Christine Patricia Hadgisava
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...
Julia Koutavas
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...
Ronald G. Wozny
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...
Gerald A. Waage
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.
Edna Mary Little
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...
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