Maria Bagianis
Jun 27, 2019
Maria Bagianis, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Andy; loving mother of Helen (William) Hunt and Bill Bagianis; dear sister of John (the late Loula), the late Theodore (Connie), James (the late Eleanor) Athans, Ntina (the late George) Chronis, Tasia (the late Peter) Georginis and the late Peter ( the late Joanne) Athans; fond aunt of many. Maria...
Susan K. Schaefer
Jun 22, 2019
Susan K. Schaefer, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Christine Nell and John Richard Schaefer; dear aunt to a host of nieces and nephews; cherished friend to many. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rainbow Hospice. Visitation Wednesday, from 4 to 8 P.M. Funeral prayers Thursday, 9:15 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820...
George Zarkos
Jun 18, 2019
George S. Zarkos, "Big Z", age 82, of Stimanga, Korinthias, Greece passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Dena, nee Romas, and loving father of Nancy (Taso) Stamatelos, Eleni (George) Moutidis and Spiro G. (Lili) Zarkos. Proud Grandfather of Zoe, Dena, Patricia, Anastasia, Dena, Alexia and Georgie; dear brother of Vaso (Andonis) Strigas and the late...
Lorraine Andras
Jun 15, 2019
Lorraine Andras, nee Girardi, 90, of Niles, formerly of Chicago, passed away June 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Paul Andras; loving mother of Rosalie (the late Joseph) Simioni and Greg, C.P.D. (Monika) Andras; cherished grandmother of John, C.P.D. (the late Rita) Simioni and Joseph Simioni, C.P.D., Anthony (Kelly Whalen), Adam and Alec Andras and great grandmother of...
Regina M. Smith
Jun 13, 2019
Regina M. Smith nee Culloton, age 85, beloved wife of the late Jack R. Smith; loving mother of Maureen O'Mann and Loretta (Kevin) Murphy; cherished grandmother of Bridget (Patrick) Barrett, Deirdre (Timothy) Rotenberry, Maeve (Corey) Feindt, Kevin Murphy, Ian O'Mann, and Lilly O'Mann; dear great-grandmother of Killen, Breen, Elliot, Orla, and Jack; devoted sister of Julia (Thomas) Russell, and...
Winifred B. Zimney
Jun 12, 2019
Winifred B. Zimney, age 90, beloved wife of 59 years to the late George; loving mother of Michael. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter. Gathering Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 9 A.M. until time of service, 10 A.M. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge. Interment Town...
Sandie Sylvester
Jun 10, 2019
Sandie Sylvester beloved wife of 57 years to Regis; loving mom of Sandie (Bill) Daker, Stephen (Angela Choi) and Robert (Olga); cherished grandma of Zenna, Killian, Lyris, James and Joey; dear sister-in-law of Janette Lombardi. Sandie was a dedicated involved supporter of the Mary, Seat of Wisdom community for over 40 years. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be...
Bess Nichols
Jun 9, 2019
Bess Nichols, nee Amarantos, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gus and loving mother of Georgiann (Sam) Speropoulos and John (Barbara) Nichols. Devoted daughter of the late Peter and Vulla Amarantos; proud grandmother of Pam (Rich), Dean (Sara), Nicole (Tom) and Shane (Samantha); great-grandmother of Samantha, Gianna, Katie, Chloe, Ryan and Tommy;...
Martin Banaszek, Sr.
Jun 1, 2019
Martin Banaszek, Sr., age 83, beloved husband of Barbara Banaszek; loving father of Marty, Jr. (Angela) and Michael; cherished grandpa of Ashley, Alison; dear brother of Ken and Cas (Diann) and the late Barbara (the late Matt) Wings, and the late Marion Ulrich. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends, and grand dog Abby. Visitation Wednesday, June...
Marguerite M. Behnke
May 31, 2019
Marguerite M. Behnke, age 96, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Donna (Thomas) Bednar, Richard (Nancy) Behnke  and the late Diane (Joe) Szanati; cherished grandmother of Ryan Bednar, Melissa and Joey Szanati, Hannah (Mateusz) Majerczak and Sunshine Behnke; dear sister of Ruth (the late Conrad Jr.) Freeman. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews....
Joseph G. Krajewski
May 20, 2019
Krajewski, Joseph G. Loving husband of Sharon. Devoted father of Paul (Jessica) Krajewski, Lana (Mark) Graff, and step-father of Nicole (John) Anderson, Valerie (Joe) Gudella and Salvatore (fiancé Abbie) Canale. Cherished grandfather of Joseph David "JD", Taylor, Bree, Russell and Audrey. Fond brother of Sally (Jim) Papak, Mike (Missy) Krajewski and Mary (Jerry) Kortas. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral...
Harold A. Peponis
May 12, 2019
Harold A. Peponis of Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Beloved husband of Aphrodite "Faye" nee, Karras; loving father of Arthur H. Peponis II, and stepfather of Kathryn, George (Despina) and Troy (Evangella) Stavros; proud Papou of Keith, Alyssa (Brandt), Julianna, Maria, Alexandria, Kyri, Remington and Georgia Faye; dear brother of the late James A. (Catherine) Peponis;...
James R. Watermann
May 5, 2019
James R. Watermann, age 65; beloved husband of Patricia, nee Hynes; loving father of Thomas (Mary) and Laura (Kyle Farmer, Fiancé); proud grandfather of Lillian; dear brother of Robert (Denise) Watermann and Joan (Michael) Schrager; fond uncle of many; cherished nephew of Lillian Kappelmeier. Lying in State, Wednesday, 9 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m., at St. Luke's...
Katherine S. Kryl
Apr 28, 2019
Katherine S. Kryl, nee Hatzigiannis, changed from Andreas (after grandfather Dimitrios' pilgrimage to Jerusalem), changed to Stevens at Ellis Island 1917, daughter of the late John and Irene (Erinota); mother of John (Carolyn), Margaret (Gary), and Stephen (Joan); sister of the late Steve (the late Helen) and James; grandmother of precious grandchildren Michelle and David, Rebecca and John, Kelsey and...
Iakovos G Patsais
Apr 27, 2019
Iakovos G. Patsais, age 71, of Archangelos, Rhodes Greece, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Owner of Yango's Grill, a Chicago staple for over 25-years. Beloved husband of Eleni and loving father of George (Becky), Harriet (Michael) Barnes and Peter. Devoted son of the late George and Haristoula Patsais; proud grandfather of Jack Van, Grayson George and Carson Alexander;...
Helen Anne La Pierre
Apr 25, 2019
Helen Anne La Pierre, nee Sabinicz. Loving wife of the late Norman J. Cherished mother of Denise (Charles) DeWitt. Devoted grandmother of Danielle (Joshua) Doo, Jacqueline and Charlie. Dear sister in law of Elaine La Pierre. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of Women's Guild at Our Lady of Ransom Church and Women's Auxiliary at VFW Post...
Vincent A Mielecki
Apr 25, 2019
Vincent A. Mielecki, age 59, beloved son of the late Maximilian and Patricia Mielecki; loving brother of Jeanine Mielecki, John (Trish) Mielecki, Mary Joy (Jim) Allain, and Judy (Phil) Jacques; cherished uncle of Natalie (Nick) Walter, Max Mielecki, Kelly Allain, Kristi Allain, Ryan Allain, and Antoinette Jacques; dear great-uncle of Neil Walter; fond Godfather to many. Vincent was a...
James Thalhammer
Apr 16, 2019
James "Jim" Thalhammer, age 67, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2019. Loving husband of Chris, beloved father of Eric (Savannah) and Alison Thalhammer. Dear brother of Scott (Anita), Joyce (Don) Cabrera, Betty Corrin, the late Leroy "Sonny" Owens and the late Patricia Leineweber. Fond brother in law of Sandy (Scott) Pedersen. Loving uncle and a dear friend of...
Leon A. Rich
Apr 9, 2019
Leon Alan Rich, age 70, beloved son of the late Alfred and Stephanie Rich; loving brother of Diane Lindemann, Lynda (David) Flood and the late Celeste Infante; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; devoted and faithful friend to Mary Larkin. Visitation Sunday, April 14, from 4 to 9 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge;...
Robert P. Prorok Sr.
Apr 6, 2019
Robert Prorok, age 98, Proud U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dusolina "Dee" (nee Mascitelli); loving father of Charles (Marcia Mueller), Robert (Graciela), Brian and Bruce (Kimberley Rojik); cherished grandpa of Rebecca, Elisa, Nicole, Sofia, Rachel and Elena; proud great- grandfather and uncle. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight Chicago...
