Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

Madeleine Niziolek, nee Halicke; beloved wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Kimberly (Jeffrey) Eggert, Karen (Ken) Krantz, Robert (Donna), David (Carole) and Beth-Anne (Guido) Giazzon; loving grandmother of Jason (Therese), Eric, Brian (Raquel), Nadine (Ryan), Jenna, Thomas, Matteo, Piero, Olivia, Lillian, Camie and Kevin; great-grandmother of Lauren, Thomas, Nathan, Brooke and Brynn; dearest sister of Patricia (the...

Jun 24, 2025

Roman "Romie" Anthony Foszcz of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Glenbrook Hospital, surrounded by his loving family members. Roman was born on August 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Roman and Alice (nee Setlak) Foszcz.

Roman attended Gordon Tech High School and Benedictine University (St. Procopius College.)...

Jun 15, 2025

Suzanne Marie Porcelli, age 88, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Beloved wife of Richard J. Porcelli, Sue was the devoted mother to Dawn (Jeffrey Bussie) Williams and proud stepmother to Gina Porcelli. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Darlene (Don) Michener and Janice Hennings, and brother in law Joseph Porcelli Jr. She was a cherished...

Jun 2, 2025

Con profundo dolor en nuestros corazones, pero con la esperanza firme en la promesa de la vida eterna, informamos el fallecimiento de Nazly Milena Rodríguez Muñoz, quien partió a la Casa del Padre el día 2 de junio de 2025, en la ciudad de Chicago, Illinois.

Nazly fue una mujer excepcional: madre amorosa, hija dedicada, hermana solidaria,...

May 31, 2025

George Yaou, age 75, fell asleep in the Lord on May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of Diane for 46 years. Loving father of John, Nikki (Fikret Sivac), Maria and Dimitra (Dylan McIntosh) Yaou. Devoted son of the late Ioanis and the late Katerina. Proud pappou of Maryam, Eliana, Ibrahim and Sofia.

Visitation Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:00PM until...

May 31, 2025

Grant W. Reichard, age 87, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mariett Davenport Reichard (née McCall) for 51 wonderful years. Loving father of Judy (Adnan) Puskar and Nancy (James) Wozniak. Devoted grandfather of Amel (Yasmin), Leyla, Emela, Jannah, and Steven. He is survived by brothers-in-laws: James (Carol) McCall, Robert (Lorna)...

May 29, 2025

Athanasios S. Akrivos (Tom), age 91, feel asleep in the Lord on May 29, 2025. Tom was born in a small village in the mountains Vraha, Evrytania the 2nd son to Stavros and Vasilike. Tom was married to the late Constantina (Dina) Akrivos for 40 years. Preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and brothers. Older brother Kostantinos...

May 22, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Beatriz Valdez, who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. A devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, she now reunites with her beloved Husband Aurelio and siblings in eternal joy.

Private services will honor her remarkable legacy. Please surround her family with thoughts, prayers, and loving...

May 21, 2025

Diane R. Schaefer (neé Nelson), age 69, passed away peacefully, joining her beloved late husband, Louis H. Schaefer. A devoted mother, proud grandmother,loving sister, caring aunt and cherished friend, Diane lived a life marked by unwavering strength, deep compassion, and quiet resilience.

She was the loving mother of Victoria (Eric) Pingul and Kristina Schaefer, and the proud...

May 18, 2025

Adolfo Guidi, 90, loving husband of Elisa Guidi nee Terni; devoted father of Rosa Rita (Lando) Guidi-Landi, Manuela Guidi, and Patrizia (David) McDonald; and cherished Nonno of Lisa Livia Landi, Leo McDonald, and Elisa McDonald.

A man of simple pleasures, Adolfo enjoyed watching soccer, reading, solving puzzles, and nurturing his garden. He found beauty in the everyday...

May 14, 2025

Carl A. Turano, age 86, Beloved husband to the late Carmela; proud father of Carl (Mary), Andreana (Tim Carter), and AnnaMaria (Jay Weiss); cherished Nonno of Marie (Joe Hall), Madeline, and Clare; great-grandfather of Rosemarie.  Survived by his kind older sister, Ida, and close friend Cathy. Fond uncle and friend of many.  Predeceased by his loving parents, Carlo and...

May 14, 2025

Catherine Ann Edelman (nee Rafel) fell asleep in the Lord on May 14, 2025. Beloved wife of Guy Edelman. Loving mother of Lucas, Hillary and Nicholas. Devoted daughter of the late Joan and George Rafel. Proud grandmother of Penelope. Dear sister of Barbara Rafel and the late Anthony Rafel. Cherished sister-in-law of Gregg Edelman and Patrick McGarrigle. Fond aunt...

May 13, 2025

Nancy Y. Kaihatsu, 63 years, died on May 13, 2025. She was the daughter of Rose M. Kaihatsu and the late Omar Kaihatsu. Sister of the late Donald Kaihatsu, Jane Kaihatsu, Ed (Jean) Kaihatsu,  and Anne Kaihatsu. Aunt to Kenji, Anjolie and Malia Kaihatsu. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL on July 12, 1961and grew up in Jefferson Park...

May 13, 2025

Richard Young, 95 years and 10 months, loving son of the late Conrad and the late Elna Young; devoted brother of the late Conrad (the late Molly) Young, the late May Estelle (the late Ken) Nelson, the late Kenneth Young; treasured brother-in-law of Rosemarie Young (wife of Kenneth); kind uncle of Linda (Fred) Samp, Denise (the late Bob) Nowak,...

May 12, 2025

Susan (Sue) J. Linzing of Palatine passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 at the age of 66. Sue was known for her generosity and love for life. She had many friends and enjoyed her vacation time visiting the mountains in the West, Ireland, Germany and the Caribbean Islands. Sue also loved music, whether it was going to concerts...

May 10, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Benkendorf, born June 30, 1939, at rest May 10, 2025. Jerry was the adoring husband and best friend of Del Rita (Di Benedetto) for 44 years; cherished son of the late Edward and Stephanie Benkendorf nee Krupa; baby brother of the late Ken and Sue Benkendorf, and the late Leroy and Arlene Benkendorf; loving son-in-law to...

May 6, 2025

Donald W. Cullerton, Beloved husband of the late Mary Kay. Devoted father of Larry (Julie) Cullerton and Patrick Cullerton. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Hannah, Caitlin and Ryley. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud member of I. B. E. W.  Local Union 134.

Memorial Mass Saturday, May 17th, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church,...

May 5, 2025

Cecilia Samaan, Beloved wife of Victor. Devoted mother of Anna Marie (Johnny) Arreola and Michael Samaan. Cherished nana of Dylan. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday from 6-9 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Syriac Orthodox Church, 250 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park IL 60181. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at St. John the...

May 3, 2025

Judith M. Ferrero, at rest May 3, 2025 at the age of 85; beloved wife of 54 years to the late Robert "Bob" Anthony Ferrero; born in Chicago to Casimir M and Sophie B. Szpicki on November 15, 1939; devoted mother of David (Sue), Lisa (Jim) and Michael (Kathi); the best grandmother to Hana, Natasha (Elijah), Naomi, Lily, Nathaniel,...

Apr 28, 2025

Norman Dennis Krumwiede, 81, of McNabb, IL passed away on April 28, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

Additional visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m....