Vitantonio 'Tony' Berardi
Jan 25, 2026
Vitantonio 'Tony' Berardi, 92, at rest January 25, 2026. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy. Devoted husband of the late Maria ‘Nina’ for 46 wonderful years. Beloved father of Nino (Rosa) Berardi and Anna (Joe) Zavala. Loving Nonno of Stephanie, Anthony, Sara, Matteo, and Nico. Dear brother of Giovanna (the late Pietro), Francesca (Dennis) Mazurek, Grazia (the late Vincenzo) Leopardi,...
Leontyna Stepkowski
Jan 25, 2026
Leontyna Stepkowski, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1932, in Poland, to the late Jozef and Maria Twarowski. A kind, loving, and devoted mother and grandmother, Leontyna was known for her gentle nature, quiet strength, and strong faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Leontyna...
Calogero "Lio" Cipriano
Jan 24, 2026
Calogero "Lio" Cipriano, age 74, peacefully passed away on January 24, 2026. Lio was the beloved husband of Marina (nee Stanfa) for almost 50 wonderful years; loving father of Francesca (Marc) Macias, Concetta "Cettina" (Adam) Gacka and Cristina (Peter) Alfano; dear son of the late Francesca and Girolamo Cipriano; cherished nonno of Michael and Marcello Macias, Sawyer and Sienna Gacka...
Ralph C Kudsk
Jan 24, 2026
Ralph C. Kudsk age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Ralph was born on May 15, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George Kudsk and the late Victoria (nee Hanlock) Kudsk. Loving brother of Dorothy (the late Howard) Litland, Ronald (the late Kathleen) Kudsk. Fond uncle of Michele (Jerome) Hess, Deborah (Frank) Bartell, James Litland and Brian...
Angeline Palombella
Jan 23, 2026
Angeline Palombella nee Coletto, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Lou (Sandy) Palombella and Mary (Tom) Grisaffi; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Stella Coletto nee Signorelli; fond grandmother of Marisa (Brad), Andrea, Paul (Nora), and Michael; great grandmother of 3 grandsons; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family would like to...
Joanne M Orrico
Jan 23, 2026
Joanne (Joan Kalinowski) Orrico of Norridge, passed away on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on April 18th, 1934 and was raised in Chicago. Joan was a beloved wife of Pasquale (Pat) Orrico for almost 60 years; Dedicated mother of Larry (Ranae Yockey) and Laura (Peter Catalano); Loving grandmother (“gramcracker”) of Bianca (Dave Prentis),...
Maria Miceli
Jan 20, 2026
Maria Miceli, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Maria was born in Monreale, outside of the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy, to the late Giovanni D’Acquisto and Rosalia (née Madonia) D’Acquisto. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Miceli and a devoted mother to Rosalia Males (Kevin Duffy) and the late Grace Miceli. Maria was...
John Richard Nicosia
Jan 19, 2026
John R. Nicosia, age 92, longtime resident of the Northwest side of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. John was the beloved husband of Joan R. (nee Stackiewicz) for 71 wonderful years; loving father of Sharon (the late Ken) Stipta and the late Paul (Bridgette), Steven, Jeffrey and David Nicosia; cherished grandfather of Timothy David Nicosia; dear son...
Frances A. Gems
Jan 19, 2026
Frances Gems (1925-2026)
Frances “Fran” Gems, nee DiBenedetto, 100, of Chicago passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 19, 2026. Fran was the beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Gems. She is survived by her 3 children, Gerald R.Gems (Gertrude), John Gems (Peggy), and Anita (Lionel) Vega. She was the loving Grandmother of 8 (Jeremy Kroner, Dan Vega,...
Barbara Grau
Jan 19, 2026
Barbara M. Grau, nee Costabile, 87, at rest January 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Grau. Loving sister of the late Joan (Joseph) DeBell, the late Maryann (George) Frugoli, and the late Jane (the late Arthur) Poulos. Dear sister-in-law of Linda (the late Donald) Kittredge, and Jim (Elyse) Grau. Fond aunt of the late Robin Frugoli, Scott...
Benero Martinez
Jan 18, 2026
Benero Martinez retired sergeant with the Chicago Police Department and current U.S. Marshall, Age 82 passed away on January 18, 2026. Benero was the beloved husband of Rita (nee Morales for 63 wonderful years ); loving father of Rita Marie (Ken) Pappas, Frank Rico Martinez, and Benny Rico (Claudia) Martinez and Michelle Martinez; dear son of the late Aurea (Aponte)...
Marie J. "Mary" Mosinski
Jan 17, 2026
Marie "Mary" J. Mosinski (nee Kobielus), Age 92, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2026. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Gerald F.; devoted mother of Jim G. (Jennifer), Robert F. (Kimberly), and Nancy (Michael Pennisi) Mosinski; loving daughter of the late Mary and Michael Kobielus; cherished grandmother of Joseph (Christina), Sarah and Olivia Mosinski; great grandmother of...
Rose Marie Brady
Jan 17, 2026
Rose Marie Brady, age 90, passed away peacefully, January17,2026.
Devoted wife of the late Emmett Brady. Loving mother of Pamela J. (Dominick) Conenna & Tina M. Dwellen. Beloved daughter of the late Samuel & Margaret (nee Giordano) Mandala. Fond grandmother of Alicia (Sean) Timothy, Erin Maloney & the late Christina Lindberg & the late Even Dwellen. Great grandmother of Sydney Timothy,...
Debora M. Dukala
Jan 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debora M. Dukala (nee Hansen) at the age of 69. Debora was a cherished wife to her late husband, Michael Cerkowniak, and a source of unwavering love and support to her family.
As a devoted mother, Debora leaves behind her beloved children: Jennifer (John) Vaughn, Jason Dukala, Jeremy (Hillary) Dukala,...
Gaspare Martorana
Jan 17, 2026
Gaspare Martorana, 98, at rest January 17, 2026. Born in Chiusa Sclafani, Sicily. Devoted husband of the late Vincenza for over 47 years. Beloved father of Genevieve (Nick) Martorana Tucci, Rose (Tony Madonia) Martorana. Loving grandfather of Gina-Rose (Oliver), Daniella (James), and Alena (David); great grandfather of Pearl, Fiona, Viviana, and David III. Dear brother of Pietro, the late Antonino,...
Bice Di Lollo
Jan 16, 2026
Bice Di Lollo.
Beloved wife of the late Felice Di Lollo. Loving mother of Annamaria Di Lollo, Antonietta (Jeffrey) Snarski, Benedetto Di Lollo and Gino Di Lollo. Fond grandmother of Joseph (Katie) Salerno, Nikki Di Lollo and Isabella Di Lollo. Great grandmother of Francesca Keller. Dear sister of Lucrezia (the late Luigi) Pontarelli and Giuseppe (Lucia) Padula. Fond aunt of many.
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Gregory David Mosier
Jan 14, 2026
Gregory David "George" Mosier, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. George was the beloved husband of the late Irena Kolodziej; loving father of Jennifer (Marty) Walsh, Margaret (Brian Jameson) and Diane Kolodziej; dear son of the late Virginia and David Mosier; cherished grandfather of Ellie, Martin and Macsen Walsh, Nathaniel Kolodziej and Ewa Jameson; dearest brother of...
Nada Celeste Meccia
Jan 13, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Nada Celeste Meccia (née Ray) of Orland Park, IL, announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on July 20, 1945, in Chicago, IL.
Nada is survived by Frank, her one true love, best friend, husband, and soulmate of 47 years; her sister...
Mary Lewicki
Jan 12, 2026
Mary Lewicki (nee Kiryluk) age 94, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Mary was born in Poland on March 24, 1931 to the late Nester Kiryluk and the late Agnes Kiryluk. Loving mother of Joseph (Elizabeth) and Donna Pedersen. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Welzien , Mercedes and Chloe Lewicki. Great grandmother of Oliver and Elise. Dear sister of Stephanie...
Nancy Marie McNiff
Jan 11, 2026
Nancy M. McNiff (nee Williams), age 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Nancy was the beloved wife of Joseph L. for 67 wonderful years, and he passed the following day January 12, 2026. She was the loving mother of Debbie (late David) Grunwald, Larry (Carmella) McNiff, Peggy (Jack) Polaski and Suzy (Tim) Rogness; dear daughter of the late...
