Catherine J. Collins
Nov 4, 2026
Catherine J. Collins 94 formerly of Norwood Park and Des Plaines. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Isabel) and Kathleen (Robert) Franklin. Cherished grandmother of Edward, Robert (Tori), Ana (Riccardo) and Steven (Jamie). Great grandmother of Aidan, Kara, Skylar, Jax, Ana and Alicia. Dear sister of John (Bessie) Bugajsky and the late Jean (the late...
Andrew Ramos
Nov 1, 2026
Andrew Ramos, Veteran U S Marines, died peacefully at the age of 98 surrounded by his loving family.
He is the loving husband of the late Mary nee Nakis. Loving father of Nancy (Richard) DiCanio, Jeanette (John) Condello and Sandra (William) Falsetti. Loving son of the late Constantine (late Nafsika Anazikos) Ramos. Papou of Deanna (Jim) Wolek, Richard (Molly) DiCanio, Steven...
Gloria Makowski
Nov 1, 2026
Gloria Romaniuk Makowski, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was the loving mother of Diana and Steve Makowski; cherished daughter of the late Maria and Pawlo Romaniuk; and dearest sister of the late Nadia "Nancy" Romaniuk Hofsteadter. She also shared a special bond with dear family friends Fernando and Cathy Sanchez, whose...
Joyce Cornett
Nov 1, 2026
Joyce Cornett (nee Sosnowski), age 82, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on June 2, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Alex F. Sosnowski and the late Marie Owca.
Joyce was the beloved wife of the late William J. Cornett and the late Paul C. Tropp. Loving mother of Kimberly Van...
Alfonso Rossi
Nov 1, 2026
Alfonso Rossi, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026. Alfonso was the beloved husband of Antonia (nee Varone) for 57 wonderful years; loving father of Lucio (Diana) and Pasquale "Perry" (Laura) Rossi; dear son of the late Maria and Pasquale Rossi; cherished nonno of Taylor and Luca Rossi; dearest brother of the late Domenico (Anna Maria) Rossi and...
Adam Brozek
Nov 1, 2026
Adam Brozek, 89, at rest November 1, 2026. Beloved husband of Danuta for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Zbigniew Brozek, Elzbieta Brozek, Agnieszka Pec, Krzysztof (Marzena) Brozek, and Mirolslaw (Anna) Brozek. Cherished grandfather of Dominika (Andrew), Mateusz (Alicja), Karolina (Mateusz), Julia, and Maya; great grandfather of Austin, Izabella, Noah and Ryan. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, from 4:00...
Josephine M. Krucek
Oct 29, 2026
Josephine Krucek August 10, 1942 – October 29, 2026
Josephine Krucek (née LaRocco), 84, passed away on October 29, 2026. Born August 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the only child of Frank and Sadie LaRocco. She was a devoted daughter who lovingly cared for her parents.
Josephine met the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Krucek, through her cousin Sal,...
Julie F Trychta
Oct 28, 2026
Julie Trychta (née Misener), 75
Julie Trychta, 75, was a loving wife to her husband, Chester Trychta, and mother to her son, Jeff Misener.
Julie worked for 30 years in the telephone industry, beginning with Illinois Bell and later working for AT&T. After retiring, she took classes in the culinary program at Triton College and later worked there as a teaching assistant.
Julie...
Joseph Beifuss
Oct 28, 2026
Joseph T. "Joe" Beifuss—a cherished uncle, loyal brother, and steadfast friend—passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born on October 6, 1940, Joe dedicated his life to his family, his love of learning, and a lifelong passion for the arts. For many years, he was a devoted and treasured companion to Susan Wade. He was the...
Kathleen Crall
Oct 27, 2026
Kathleen Mary Crall, age 76, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2026. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late John Edward Crall; devoted mother of Shawn (Kathryn) and Patrick (Dawn) Crall; cherished grandmother of Abigail and Aiden Crall; dear sister of Robert Nellis, the late Thomas Capra, the late Martin “Bud” Nellis, the late Evelyn...
Betty J. Contreras
Oct 26, 2026
Betty J. Contreras, 93, at rest October 26, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph David Contreras for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother of David J. (Eva), Barbara J. (Kenneth) Rose, James P. (Margaret), John M. (Constance), Mark J. and Thomas J. (Norma); devoted grandmother of Matthew, Desiree, Adam, Emily, Dustyn, Edmund, Ian, Samuel, Diana and Raul and great grandmother...
Pellegrino 'Pino' Gaglio
Oct 26, 2026
Pellegrino “Pino” Gaglio passed away at home in Park Ridge on October 26, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on April 3, 1936, in Caltabellotta, Sicily, Pino was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished member of his family. He will be remembered with deep love by all who knew him and by those closest to him, whose...
Christopher Ordo
Oct 25, 2026
Christopher Ordo, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026. Christopher was the beloved husband of Halina Czwordon (nee Tubis) for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Agnieszka Czwordon, Monika (Marek) Czwordon-Nowowiejska and Daniel (Marzena) Czwordon; dear son of thelate Tadeusz and Irena Czwordon; cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Timothy, Olivia, Michael and Maximillian; dearest brother of Alicja (Adam) Kortus,...
Salvatore Cullotta
Oct 23, 2026
Salvatore Cullotta, age 81, passed away, October 23, 2026. Born in Altavilla Milicia (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia.
Beloved husband of Rosa nee Bruno. Loving father of Antonia De Filippis, Carmen Cullotta, Mario Cullotta, and Josephine Cullotta. Beloved son of the late Mariano and Antonia (nee Gariti) Cullotta. Fond grandfather of Pasquale De Filippis, Salvatore De Filippis, and Rocco, Jr. De Filippis....
Lee Ray Gehrke
Oct 20, 2026
Lee Ray Gehrke "Chief", age 91, U.S. Army Veteran and Air Force Veteran, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on October 20, 2026. Lee was the beloved husband of Geraldine B. "Gerry" (nee Piszczek) for 56 wonderful years; loving father of Dorie (Dave) Howell, Debbie (Pete) Venegas, Jeff Gehrke (Kim Christianson), Robert Gehrke, Connie (Scott) Sierzega, Bonnie...
Raymond Malek
Oct 18, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Malek, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026. Ray was born on January 25, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Steven and Anna Malek. A proud United States Army veteran, Ray lived a life filled with creativity, adventure, and love for his family.
Ray was the beloved husband of the late Alice (née Barrows) and ex...
Barbara Morreale
Oct 18, 2026
Born into a close-knit family of nine children, Barbara was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, alongside her four sisters and four brothers. She attended Cathedral Catholic School before beginning what would become a lifelong dedication to nursing and caring for others.
Barbara was offered the opportunity to attend St. Vincent’s School of Nursing, where she earned her degree in nursing...
Maria Concetta Cipriano
Oct 17, 2026
Maria Concetta Cipriano, age 87, Born in Torretta (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia, passed away peacefully, October 17, 2026.
Beloved daughter of the late Girolamo & Francesca (nee Davi) Cipriano.
Dear sister of Rosalia (the late Calogero) D’Armetta, the late Benedetto (the late Rosaria) Cipriano, the late Giuseppe (the late Teresa) Cipriano, the late Salvatore (the late Vincenza) Cipriano, the late Laura (the...
Rita Nancy Casal
Oct 16, 2026
Rita Nancy Casal, 83, of Willow Spring, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Rita was born on September 17, 1943, in Santa Clara, Cuba. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tomas Casal, and her parents, Antidio Perez and Pastora Santana Perez.
She is survived by her two sons and daughter: Jorge...
Bob Wasick
Oct 16, 2026
Bob Wasick 70 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ Friday, October 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Sharon Pergande. Loving father of Michael Wasick and Luke Pergande. Beloved son of the late Robert and the late Faith. Dear brother of Kathy Treliving. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, October 22nd from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels...
