Obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Frank Verdino, 75, of Chicago's Portage Park passed away on November 21, 2025.

Beloved husband of Catherine for 54 years. Loving father of Tammy Verdino and Steven (Angela) Verdino. Grandfather of Mike, Nick, Noelle and Gabriella. Great grandfather of Arlo, Millie and Thea. Dear brother of John. Fond uncle and friend to many.

Frank was...

Nov 20, 2025

Isabel "Bunny" Catherine Hughes, 73, of Park Ridge passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Loving wife to Charles for 51 years; adoring mother to Carl Hughes (Cayenne Claassen-Luttner) and John (Mandy) Hughes; proud grandma to Ellie, Cyrus, and Zenia; fond sister to Jack Husted; aunt to many; dear friend to all.

Nov 19, 2025

Athanasios "Tom" Yfantis, beloved husband to Diane (nee Rempas). Immensely proud father to Steven (Carolyn Robinson), Theo (Megan Kollmeyer) and Zach. Adoring grandfather to Troy and Niko. Loving brother to Gus Yfantis (Olympia Papayannacos). Son to Maria and the late Stavros Yfantis. He was loved by his nieces and nephews; Mario, Gia, George, Elena, Penelope, Olivia, Sofia, Theodore and...

Nov 17, 2025

Donald Joseph Vath, born July 28, 1932, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Doris; devoted father of David, Dennis (Lisa), and Donald Vath; and the cherished grandfather of Eric and Andrew Vath. Donald was also the dear brother of the late Louise...

Nov 8, 2025

Edward F. Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 8, 2025. Loving husband of Mary Alice. Preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ann Reding, William Smith, Patricia Woods, James Smith and Elizabeth Sullivan. Cherished father of Maureen (Rod) Allen, Kathy (Keith) Brenner, Edward (Barb) Smith and the late Carol Smith. Beloved "Papa" of Christopher...

Oct 29, 2025

Barbara C. Nosko, 71, loving wife of 44 years of Daniel; cherished mother of Christin (Ed Martinez) Nosko and Peter Nosko; devoted sister of Gail (Keith) Forsan, and kind friend and neighbor to many.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Ave., Park Ridge, IL from 4:00 p.m....

Oct 28, 2025

Marilyn D. Rad, 64, cherished daughter of the late Lorraine and the late Norbert Rad; treasured sister of Linda Oakleaf and Jane Rad; devoted aunt of Steven Oakleaf; and beloved friend to many,  many loving and dedicated friends.

Marilyn was a warm and adventurous spirit who found joy in exploring the world around her. She loved to...

Oct 25, 2025

William "Bill" J. Schwartz, 86, passed away on October 25, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a loving father and grandfather, a successful businessman, and an animal lover.

William was born on January 25, 1939 to the late William D. and Frances Schwartz. Bill is survived by his children, Debbie and Joe; step-children, Lisa (Sean) and Mike (Sherry); grandchildren, Jessica,...

Oct 20, 2025

Nancy B. Stahlberg, age 90, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. She now joins her beloved husband, Arthur, in eternal rest.

Nancy was a devoted mother to her daughters, Heidi Simnick and Michelle (Sean) Russell, and a proud and loving grandmother to Carmen Stahlberg, Richard Simnick, Madeline and Molly Russell. She found...

Oct 9, 2025

Maria Renée Foszcz of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Maria was born on December 22, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Roman and Alice (nee Setlak) Foszcz. She is survived by her sister Kathleen (Kathie) Foszcz of Glenview, her brother Martin of Chicago, and her aunt Gloria Halse...

Oct 7, 2025

Clifford O. Briles, 85, passed away on October 7, 2025. Clifford was a Navy veteran, fisherman, athlete, coach. Beloved father of Erin (Chris), Cara (Jeff) and the late Douglas (AImee); proud grandfather of Emma, Hannah, Kirsten, Rachel, Claire and Tyler; great grandfather of Benjamin; dear brother of the late Charles (Nancy) and the late Carol; devoted son of the...

Oct 3, 2025

Alexander Keith McDowell, beloved husband of Deanna; loving father of Eileen (Jason) Aldrin, Tom (Annie) McDowell and Kate (Bob) Hannigan; proud grandfather of Grace, Rosie, Alex, John, Sam and the late May; dear brother of Lucy (Bill) Murphy, Lyle (Rob) Connor and the late Abby McDowell (the late Hulby Koppelmann); loved by many nieces, nephews and their families.

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Oct 2, 2025

Faustino P. Mallare, 82, loving husband of Arceli; devoted father of Alden (Nancy) Mallare; cherished brother, uncle and cousin.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, October, 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chapel service will begin at 12 p.m. with interment to follow.

Sep 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Arcangel D. Matienzo A Husband, a Papa, a Lolo, and most of all—a comedian.

Arcangel "Angel" D. Matienzo passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2025 surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. As stories, laughter, and memories filled the room, he was gently ushered into rest in...

Sep 23, 2025

Guadalupe García Domínguez, amada esposa de Marco Antonio, devota madre de Elsi, Marco, Mariela, Alejandro y Ulices. Querida abuela de seis nietos. Querida hermana y tía de muchos. Su memoria vivirá en cada gesto de cariño, en cada recuerdo compartido y en cada enseñanza que nos dejó. La despedimos con gratitud infinita por su vida, su amor y su...

Sep 20, 2025

James M. Schmidt of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away September 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Jill for 56 years; dear father of Tracey, Jamie (Maureen), and Patrick; proud and cherished grandfather of Cassidy, Zachary, Colin, Lexie, Molly, and Nicholas; dear brother of the late Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, the late Christian (the late Rosalie), and Stephen (Cindy); devoted...

Sep 8, 2025

Kevin R. Cox, 68, passed away on September 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.

Born on July 30, 1957, Kevin grew into a man known for his strong will, sharp mind, and an uncommon kindness that reached anyone in need. He was always the person people...

Sep 6, 2025

Dorothy Louise Medina, 87, loving mother of Richard Kourakis, Penny (Dale) King, Timothy (Patricia) Kourakis, Cindy (Mike Passehl) Castillo, Michael Kourakis, the late James Kourakis, and Kathy (John Shoe) Kourakis; devoted grandmother of many grandchildren and proud great-grandmother of numerous great-grandchildren; dearest and Godly friend of Ellen Arado; cherished soul to many.

Dorothy was a loving mother,...

Sep 4, 2025

James P. Hardiman, Born July 1, 1942, at rest September 4, 2025 at the age of 83; beloved husband of Beatrice A.; loving father of Terrence (Eileen), Debra (Robert) Hanselmann, Daniel, Julie (Adam) Benjamin and James (Erin); cherished grandfather of Kate, Sean (Janie), Hayden, Logan, Larkin, Maesyn, Reagan, Lukas, Keaton, Vivienne, Thomas and Brynna; dear brother of Joseph (the...

Aug 28, 2025

Spiros Athanasopoulos, age 84, fell asleep in the Lord on August 28, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Niki (nee Papagiannes). Devoted father of Eleni (Anastasios) Tsiopelas and Georgia (the late Michael Bepis) Athanasopoulos. Cherished pappou of Yianni and Gabriella. Loving brother of the late Georgia, the late Christos, the late George and the late Stavroula. Dear theio of...