Helen C. Fritz
Nov 15, 2025
Helen C. Fritz, (nee Rettenmeir) age 93, was born in Chicago and lived her entire life there. She was preceded in death by her wonderful husband Robert Fritz as well as her youngest son, Brian. She is survived by her six remaining children, Kathy (Tim) Seiwert, Linda (the late Walter) Hrobsky, Tom Green, Patty Green, Kelly Green (partner Buck) and...
Rosetta Geraci
Nov 14, 2025
After a long and courageous journey through the fog of Alzheimer’s disease, Rosetta Geraci (née Panzeca) peacefully departed this world on November 14, 2025, at the age of 85, in her home surrounded by those who loved her most.
Born in Caccamo, Sicily, Rosetta filled the lives of those around her with kindness, humor, and a quiet strength that endured even as her memory...
Mark E. Sullivan
Nov 10, 2025
Mark E. Sullivan 66, of Elk Grove Village. At rest November 10, 2025, beloved son of the late John P. Sullivan and the late Celeste Nicoletti. Dear brother of Cherisse (Dr. Joseph) Lagattuta and Christopher Sullivan. Fond uncle of Nicole (Don), Elise (Matt) and Emily (Dave). Great uncle of Joey, Nicky, Mia, Emma, Anthony, Ava, Edie, Junie and Grady. Visitation...
Carl Kaufman
Nov 10, 2025
Carl R. Kaufman, 98, at rest November 10, 2025. Proud US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Myrna and the late Jean. Loving father of Randall (Cathy) Kaufman; stepfather of Jeanette (Tom) Frick. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Amy) Kaufman, Mark Kaufman, Megan (Jonathon) Cirone. Great grandfather of Madlyn, Evan, Jameson, and Dominic. Dear brother of Phillip, Robert, Donald, Pauline,...
Celso Sanchez
Nov 10, 2025
Celso Sanchez, age 83, passed away on November 10, 2025. Loving husband of Blanca Sanchez. Father of Maggie (Aurelio) Figueroa, Celso Jr. Sanchez, Peter (Patty) Sanchez, Minga (Greg) Bernal and Manuel Sanchez. Grandfather of A.J., Jordan, Jessica, Mali, Angel and Delilah and Great grandfather of Zayden. Dear brother of Pedro (Maribel) Sanchez and Maggie (the late Antonio) De La Torre....
Adeline Glynn
Nov 10, 2025
Adeline M. Glynn, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025. Adeline was born on December 14, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Augustine and Pauline (née De Legge) DiBerardino.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Paul Lovergine, and her dear sisters, Cecelia, Gloria, and Mary.
Adeline leaves behind her loving daughter, Denise (Mark) Mercado; cherished...
Mary H. Folak
Nov 10, 2025
Mary H. Folak, beloved wife for 48 years of the late Chester. Loving mother of Christine (Robert) Miata, Kathleen (Michael) Romanelli, and Chester (Carolyn) Folak. Beloved daughter of the late Frank, late Mary nee Majka Oszkandy. Fond grandmother of Michelle Wagner, Diane (Paul) Alzapiedi, Lisa (Cory) Empting, Marina Romanelli, Michael (McKenna) Romanelli, Jaclyn Folak, Brenda Folak (Cory Galloway), and Theresa...
Sandra Lee Senjen
Nov 7, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" "Mama" Senjen (nee Ward), age 73, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Sandra was the loving mother of Annmarie (Edward "Ted") Stevenson, Tracy (late Wiley) Stephens, and Jacqueline M. (Arthur) Senjen Chavez; dearest daughter of the late Leona (nee Wargin) and the late Wayne T. Ward; cherished grandmother "Mimi" of Daniel Stevenson; dear sister of Rosalie "Auntie...
Marlene M. Selleg
Nov 7, 2025
Marlene M. Selleg 90, At rest Friday, November 7th . Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Selleg and the late Richard Pechota. Loving mother of Richard (Karen) Pechota, Dawn ( Scott ) Moulding, Robert A. Selleg Jr. and the late Jane Tzortzis. Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Nick), Nicholas, Angela, Alexis and Johnny. Great grandmother of Evellyn, Daphne and Callahan....
Lorraine C. Smiles
Nov 7, 2025
Lorraine C. Smiles 100 Years old born in Chicago, Il. September 21, 1925. Loving daughter of the late William and the late Maria Parenti (nee Buti). Due to the untimely death of her mother, Lorraine was raised by her father and her Nonno and Nonna, Pasquale and Natalina Buti. Lorraine was the loving wife of the late William Smiles and...
Phyllis Piazza
Nov 5, 2025
Family, Food, and Fun – these are the things that defined Phyllis Piazza’s life.
Born June 16th, 1929 to Frank and Theresa Paulette, she grew up in Austin on the West side of Chicago with her four siblings. While attending Austin High School, she met Joseph Piazza, who she would later marry in 1949. Together they raised their four daughters, initially...
Robert F. Paprocki
Nov 5, 2025
Robert F. Paprocki, a beloved husband, and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Born on November 3, 1943, in Chicago, Robert was a lifelong resident of the city that he loved dearly.
Robert is survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn Paprocki, nee Salerno, who stood by his side throughout their years together, sharing countless...
Josephine Calafiore
Nov 4, 2025
Josephine Calafiore, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Josephine was the dear daughter of the late Paul and the late Anna (nee Amenta) Calafiore; loving sister of the late Michael (the late Carol) Calafiore; cherished aunt of Ann Marie (Kenneth) Koeppl. Nicholas P, Michelle L. and Lisa N. Calafiore; proud great aunt of Carolyn (Brady) Eckert, Justin...
Marilyn McGlade
Nov 4, 2025
Marilyn J. McGlade, 81, at rest November 4, 2025. Loving mother of Brian (Christine) McGlade, Michael (Julie) McGlade, and Maureen McGlade. Beloved grandma of Nicholas, Amanda, Dylan, Tara, Angela, and Michael. Great grandmother of Ryan. Dear sister of Martin Schmidt. Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, Chicago, on Wednesday, November 26, for...
Marian Wlodarski
Nov 3, 2025
Marian Wlodarski Age 75, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Marian was born on December 8, 1949, in Łomża, Poland, and was a proud resident of Norridge for 38 years.
Beloved husband of Maria (née Gorska) for 48 wonderful years. Loving father of Annette Wlodarski. Cherished grandfather of Gabriela and Julianna Wlodarski.
Dearest son of Irena (née Wisniewska) Kalinowski and the late...
Ilse Rosel-Maria Taradash
Nov 3, 2025
Ilse Rosel-Maria Taradash (nee Heukaufer) age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2025. Ilse was the beloved wife of the late Arnold; loving mother of Jacqueline (Joseph) Olson-Dushane, Dean (Yvette) Taradash and the late Charles (Sharon) Terry; dear daughter of the late Elizabeth and Wilhelm Heukaufer; cherished grandmother of Natalia and Christine Olson, Stephanie (Chris) Kougias,...
Barbara Chalupnik
Nov 3, 2025
Barbara Chalupnik (née Mickelsen), age 90, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois. Born to Russell and Frances Mickelsen on June 18, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara lived a full and spirited life marked by deep love for her family, unwavering loyalty to her friends, and an enduring passion for her beloved Chicago Cubs.
A proud graduate of...
Robert Vertnik
Nov 2, 2025
Robert Vertnik, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Anton T. Vertnik and Bernice Dreshar. Bob is survived by his loving long time partner, Luz C. Alejandro; his daughters, Denise Schmidt (Martin) and Deana Owen (Kip); and his stepdaughters, Alice W. Hall and Irma Fitzpatrick. He cherished his grandchildren,...
Manuel Reyes Caamic
Oct 31, 2025
Manuel “Maning” Reyes Caamic, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1939, in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. A devoted son to the late Pio and the late Cecilia (nee Reyes) Caamic, Maning was the beloved husband of Rosita (nee Merete) for 53 wonderful years. He was a loving father to Marilou...
Jimmy Keller
Oct 31, 2025
James “Jimmy” Keller, age 56, passed away on October 31, 2025. Jimmy was born on August 2, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois.
Beloved husband of Christina (nee Love) Keller. Cherished son of Kathleen Keller. Loving brother of Meagan (Chris) Guiglio. Fond uncle of David, Kayla, and Poppy.
Jimmy dedicated 30 years of his career to Peoples Gas, where he was known for his...
