Obituaries

Jul 31, 2019

Marion Evans Manetas, 104, died on July 31, 2019 in Hospice at the Presbyterian Homes in Evanston, Illinois. Born Marion Arretta Evans on August 28, 1914 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, she grew up at Mooseheart Child City in Batavia, Illinois. In the 1930s she moved to Chicago, where she met and married Thomas Manetas. Over the course of her life,...

Jul 31, 2019

Patricia "Patsy" Maher, 87, of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2019. Patsy was born the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Callinan on July 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL.

Patsy was known for her grace and class in every situation. Family was the center of Patsy's life, she was a...

Jul 27, 2019

Helena Nececkis, 97, July 27, 2019, of Des Plaines; Beloved and survived by daughter Valerie Taylor; grandsons Ronald Taylor and Michael (Donna)Taylor; great grandchildren Amanda (David) Taylor Imbrogno, Allison Taylor and Alexa Ban; great-great grandchild Aubrianna Rose Imbrogno; many loving relatives in her native Rega, Latvia.

Helen retired after 35 years from Appleton...

Jul 25, 2019

Constance "Connie" Starr, nee Fefles, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Louis Starr and loving mother of Andrea (Drew) Pedersen and the late Becky (the late Michael) Gianakakis. Devoted daughter of Andrew and Virginia Fefles; dear sister of George (Elaine) Fefles, the late Angie (Jim) Butler and the late Margie (Art)...

Jul 21, 2019

Michael J. Lazzaro, Sr., ret. CPD, 97, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away July 21, 2019. Beloved husband for 37 years of the late Evelyn; loving father of Michael Jr. (Helen), Charles (Randi) and Barbara (the late Jeff); cherished grandfather of Tricia Lazzaro (Matt Titsworth), Amanda (Derek) Brenner, David (Evelyn), Brian and Jeff (Emily) Lazzaro; dearest great grandfather of...

Jul 18, 2019

Claire S. Livaditis, nee Stellas, 82, passed away on July 18 2019. Claire was born to the late Peter and Helen Stellas. A graduate of Niles East High School and Bradley University, Claire was the first person in her immediate family to graduate from college. Like other children of Greek immigrants, Claire spent her early years working at the...

Jul 15, 2019

William O. Smith, age 73, a U.S. Navy Veteran and long time resident of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home Monday, July 15, 2019. Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon M. Smith; children, Teresa (Tim) Nelson, Erica Jacobsen and Tony (Melissa) Smith. He was a proud and devoted grandpa to Ruby,...

Jul 14, 2019

Mihalis G. Vassos, "Mike", age 57, passed away suddenly on July 14, 2019.  Beloved son of Eugenia Lillis and the late George Vassos.  Dear brother of Theodora (Demos) Bourlokas, Tasos G., and the late John Vassos.  Fond uncle of Kalliope (John) Lakhani, Jenny and Georgia Vitzileos, and Peter Bourlokas.  Great-Uncle of Nick, Terrie, Cristian, Jonathan, Danielle and Dimitrios. Visitation...

Jul 13, 2019

Dexter Victor Quade died on July 13, 2019 at the age of 72. Former husband of Marilyn Quade.  Loving father of Racquel (Thomas Antrim), Robert, William, and Kristel (Brad Delveaux) Quade. Beloved grandfather of Emma, Kelly and Fiona. Cherished brother of Adeline (Jack) Szafraniec, Victor, Victoria and Stanley (Diana) Quade. Caring uncle and friend to many.  Dexter proudly served...

Jul 9, 2019

Hazel P. Ishigo nee Luke, age 90, beloved wife of the late Hiroshi; loving companion to the late Carl Preisel; cherished sister of Toy (the late Bill) Kay, Ann (the late Alon) Tanabe, the late Gene (the late May) Luke, the late Frank (Pauline) Luke, the late Mary (the late John) Yee, the late Mae Lee, the late Betty...

Jul 2, 2019

Martha G. Campbell beloved wife of 54 years to Richard; loving mom of Heather (Brad) Schmitt, Richard (Michele), Jennifer (Christopher) Jochaniewicz; cherished Nana of Jessica, Evan, Eden, Forrest, Maeve, Campbell and Ryan; dear sister of Paul (the late Madeline) Grant, Jeanne Grant, Vincent (Dianne) Grant, Dennis (Mary Kay) Grant and the late Jack (Janice) Grant. Visitation Friday, from 3...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...