Henryka Czarnota
Aug 2, 2026
Henryka Czarnota 80 of Schorsch Village. At Peace with Christ Sunday, August 2nd . Beloved wife of Kazimierz. Loving mother of Berta, Monika (Nicholas) Schreiber and David (Selma). Treasured grandmother of Carys, Olivia, Matthew, Jack, Luke and Burke. Dear sister of Halina, Janina and the late Edward. Visitation Friday, August 7th from 3:00 TO 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL...
Kataryna Protyniak
Jul 31, 2026
Kataryna Protyniak, (nee Baluch), who was blessed with 101 wonderful years, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Kataryna was the beloved wife of the late Josef; loving mother of Orysia (Andrew) Atanowsky and Daria (Patrick) Harrison; cherished grandmother of Christina Brown and Andrew (Baylee) Kusznir; proud great grandmother of Ava, Ella and Lyla. She was preceded in death by...
Maria Sottile
Jul 31, 2026
Maria Sottile 89. At Peace with Christ Friday, July 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Julie (the late Frank) Rizo, Joseph (Linda) and the late Pasquale. Treasured grandmother of Frank Jr. (Margaret), Gina (Adrian), Maria (Richard), Joseph and Angela (Chris). Great Grandmother of Layla, Adalina and the late Anthony. Dear sister of Francesca, the late...
Maria Sacarelos
Jul 31, 2026
Maria Shizuko Sacarelos, 87, at rest July 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Nicolas Sacarelos for 60 wonderful years. Loving mother of Luzia (the late Zane) Jakubow, Maristella Sacarelos, and Nicolas Sacarelos Jr. Cherished grandmother of Julia and Franklin. Dear sister of Milton, Neida, Mario, and Americo. Fond aunt and friend of many. Service times are pending at Cumberland...
Sam Wasserstrom
Jul 29, 2026
Sam Wasserstrom, 72, born in Chicago on July 24th of 1954, passed away suddenly at his home on July 29, 2026. Sam was the beloved husband of Roberta "Bobbie" Fabielli for 37 wonderful years.
He was the loving father of Austin M. (Jennifer) Smiley and Schina Stewart. He cherished and was cherished by his grandchildren Mia Stewart, A.J. and Parker Smiley.
He...
Jeannine Gianakopoulos
Jul 28, 2026
Jeannine C. Gianakopoulos 64 of Niles. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Beloved wife of Chris. Loving mother of Matthew, Janelle and Jeffrey. Dear sister of Victor (Stephanie) Pilolla and Maria DeMatteo. Treasured aunt of Alyssa, Angelina, Anthony and Adriana.
Visitation Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,...
Brian J. Najdowski
Jul 28, 2026
Brian J. Najdowski, 72, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. Brian was the dear son of the late Mae (Salwasser) and the late Robert Najdowski; dearest brother of Mark, Neal, Carol and Milissa (Eric Overby) Najdowski. Brian was the beloved partner of Bonnie Garrod for over 20 years, and he was a cousin, nephew and friend of many.
Brian worked...
Antoinetta Pezzetta
Jul 27, 2026
Antoinetta Pezzetta, a beloved mother, devoted caregiver, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27th, 2026.
Born on Saturday, July 6th, 1957, she lived a life full of compassion, service, and love. She was 69 years old. Antoinetta dedicated many years of her life to nursing, touching countless lives with her kindness and expertise. Known for her...
Baldassare Di Pasquale
Jul 26, 2026
Baldassare Di Pasquale, age 86. Beloved husband of Vincenza Di Pasquale nee Badalamenti; loving father of Gaetano (Giovanna) and Maria (Costantino) Difronzo; beloved son of the late Gaetano and Provvidenza Di Pasquale nee Scire; fond grandfather of Vincenza (Noel) Gutierrez, Loredana (Andrew) Keeley, Gaetano (Gillian), Annamaria Difronzo; great grandfather of Olivia Keeley, Giovanna Di Pasquale, Gaetano Di Pasquale, and Dominic...
Joseph Tullo
Jul 26, 2026
Joseph Tullo, 100, at rest July 26, 2026. Devoted husband of the late Silvana Tullo. Cherished father of Joe (Kim) Tullo, the late Vince Tullo, and the late Jeanne Tullo. Dear son of the late Vincent and Angela Tullo. Loving grandfather of Kyle and Connor Tullo. Dear brother of the late Della Zizzo. Fond uncle of Michael, Linda, Jim, and...
Cecilia L. Distor
Jul 25, 2026
Cecilia L. Distor was born and raised in Rizal, Laguna, Philippines. After graduating from the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, she began her career at Mercury Drug. She later transitioned into public service as a government employee with the Department of Agrarian Reform. Driven by a lifelong dream, Cecilia immigrated to the United States,...
Joan M Schwartz
Jul 21, 2026
Joan M. Schwartz, age 83, passed away July 21, 2026. Joan was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 20,1943 to the late Frank and the late Catherine (née Bambula). She was the beloved wife of the late Jim Schwartz with whom she shared 25 years of marriage and dedicated devotion.
Joan is survived by her loving daughter Cyndi (Mark) Mirczuk. She...
John Patrick
Jul 20, 2026
Sgt. John Dee Patrick, Jr., age 81, United States Marine Corps Veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2026. John was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Elwell) for 34 wonderful years; loving father of John Dee III (Lisa) Patrick and the late Christopher Patrick and Chantilly Gall; dear son of the late Ester (nee Bork) and...
Maria D'Inverno
Jul 20, 2026
Maria D’Inverno nee Esposito, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Angelo; loving mother of Filomena D’Inverno; beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Margherite Esposito; dear sister of the late Carmine (Teresa) Esposito, Fiora, Maddalena (Gaetano) DiBalsamo, Gaetano (Florinda) Esposito, and Genaro (Carmella) Esposito; fond aunt of Anthony (Anna), Nancy DiBalsamo, and the late Carmine (surviving Eileen) Esposito; great...
Joan Willems
Jul 20, 2026
Joan Barbara Willems passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2026. Joan was the loving wife of the late William E; beloved mother of William S. (Debbie) Willems, Robert S. (Marisa) Willems, the late Susan M. Willems, Sharon A. Tully ((the late Gregory Tully), and Robert Renk), and Jennifer L. (Rick) Delapaz; cherished grandma of William...
Laura Josephine Catenazzo
Jul 20, 2026
Laura J. Catenazzo (Ksepka), 104 years young, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Laura was the beloved wife of the late Michael J.; loving mother of Barbara and the late Charles Catenazzo; dear daughter of the late Lucy and Stanley Ksepka; cherished grandmother of Catherine (Donald) Newell; dearest sister of the late Walter (the late Irene), the late Joseph...
Richard M. Magnone
Jul 19, 2026
Richard M. Magnone, 90, of Bloomingdale, passed into the arms of Christ on July 19 , 2026. Richard spent most of his life in the Chicago area. He was a raving obsessed supporter of Notre Dame and devoted White Sox fan. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army and remained fiercely patriotic throughout his life. He is...
Alice Zdunek
Jul 17, 2026
Alice Zdunek (Opiela), 100 years young, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 17, 2026. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Kenneth (Mary Memhardt) Zdunek; Joan Zawodniak and Alan (Teresita) Zdunek; dear daughter of the late Harriet and Jacob Opiela; cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Amy Bailey), Evan (Kira) and Laura (Ryan Oestreich)...
Dermot Curran
Jul 17, 2026
Dermot Curran, a proud son of Galway and a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2026 at the age of 83 at Amazing Grace Senior Living.
Dermot was born in Knocknagreine, County Galway, Ireland on April 21, 1943 to Matthew and Kate Curran (nee Conneely). Dermot brought the warmth, wit, and strong work ethic of the West...
Felicita Gonzalez
Jul 16, 2026
Felicita Gonzalez, age 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of Christ surrounded by her loving family on July 16, 2026.
Felicita was the beloved wife of the late Gregorio Gonzalez. She was the loving mother of Mirian Gonzalez, Gregorio Gonzalez Jr., Jose Gonzalez, Awilda Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez, Hector Gonzalez, and Thomas (Mary) Gonzalez. She was the cherished grandmother of Antonio,...
