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Adolfo Guidi

Adolfo Guidi

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...

Carl A. Turano

Carl A. Turano

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...

Catherine Ann Edelman

Catherine Ann Edelman

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...

Nancy Yuki Kaihatsu

Nancy Yuki Kaihatsu

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...

Richard Young

Richard Young

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,...

Susan Linzing

Susan Linzing

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...

Gerald D. Benkendorf

Gerald D. Benkendorf

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...

Donald W. Cullerton

Donald W. Cullerton

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,...

Cecilia Samaan

Cecilia Samaan

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...

Judy Ferrero

Judy Ferrero

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,...

Norman D. Krumwiede

Norman D. Krumwiede

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....

Richard Grott

Richard Grott

Apr 23, 2025

Richard Grott, 94, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 23. He is survived by Patricia Grott; loving dad to Rob (Barb), Mary (the late Jim), Peg (Russ), and Jeff (Therese); proud Papa G to Chris (Katie), Laura (Mitch), Elizabeth, Emily, Nick, and Andy; caring great-grandfather to Owen, Nora, and Violet.

Born with an...

Charlotte Chapple

Charlotte Chapple

Apr 22, 2025

Charlotte Chapple, 79, of Park Ridge, passed away unexpectedly at home, on April 22, 2025.

Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband, Richard G. Chapple; her beloved children, Nicole (Stanley Lerner) Chapple, Alexis (Marc Falleroni) Chapple, and Brad (Carolyn) Chapple; and her cherished grandchildren, Ivan, Luca, and Greer.

Charlotte will be remembered for her warmth,...

Mario F. Costantini

Mario F. Costantini

Apr 13, 2025

Mario Costantini, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Aiello). Beloved father of Michael (Robyn), Andrew (Jill) and Daniel. Cherished Nonno of Alexandra, Nicholas, and Aurella. Dear brother of Giorgio. Fond uncle and a dear friend to many both here and in Italy. He was born in Venice and was proud of...

Zdzislaw Czabanski

Zdzislaw Czabanski

Apr 13, 2025

Zdzislaw Czabanski, 72, loving husband for over 42 years to Jadwiga Czabanski; caring father of Marcin (Joanna) Lewandowski and the late Dariusz Lewandowski; cherished grandfather of Gabriel Lewandowski, Elliott Lewandowski, and Nadzieja Lewandowski; treasured son, brother, cousin, and uncle of many.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson...

Jacqueline Goodrich

Jacqueline Goodrich

Apr 4, 2025

Jacqueline Goodrich, 72, loving wife of Daniel Goodrich; treasured mother of Gregory (Jess) Goodrich and James (Ashley) Goodrich; devoted grandmother of A.J., Taylor, Madison, and Lillian; dedicated daughter of the late Lucy and the late Parsek Erkiletian; affectionate sister of Mihran Erkiletian, Margaret Carlson, and Beatrice Coppini; cousin and aunt of many.

Jacqueline also known as "Jack"...

Ann Stevens

Ann Stevens

Apr 3, 2025

Ann Stevens, nee Astrenedes; beloved wife of the late Steve T. Stevens; loving mother of Mary Ann (Robert) Hoffman, Helen M. (Dale) Haffner, Thomas J. Stevens and Jeffrey G. (Melissa) Stevens; cherished Yia Yia of Stephanie, Amy, Pamela (Jack), Cassandra (Mark), Elliot and Matthew (Maddie); great-grandmother of Anna, Holly, Amaya and Annalise; dear sister of the late Paul (the...

Olga Gawaluch

Olga Gawaluch

Mar 31, 2025

Olga Gawaluch, 95, loving wife of the late Walter; devoted mother of Walter (Eileen) Gawaluch, Larry Gawaluch, and Deborah (Donald) Marinoff; treasured daughter of the late John Hnatiuk and the late Mary Hnatiuk nee Hladish; cherished sister of the late Albert (the late Lois) Natick, the late Peter (the late Marian) Hnatiuk, Betty Jean (the late Paul) Jachniw, Margaret...

Charles “Chuckie” N. Williams

Charles “Chuckie” N. Williams

Mar 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles "Chuckie" Williams, 38, who left us far too soon. Chuckie was a devoted husband to his wife, Katie, and a loving father to his children, Jaxon and Kayla, who were the center of his world. His love for his family knew no bounds, and his legacy will...

Corinne “Cory” C. Schlom

Corinne “Cory” C. Schlom

Mar 23, 2025

Corinne "Cory" C. Schlom, long time resident of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at the age of 98. Cory was the loving mother to Chris (Gus) Chirchirillo, Charles M. (Yvonne) Schlom, Curt (Lynne) Schlom; cherished grandmother to Rachel (Matt), Renee (Cory), Lucas, Matthew; proud great grandmother of Jaxen, Nora, Clara, Lydia, Sophia. She now joins...

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