Ida Santucci
Jun 17, 2021
Ida Santucci (nee DiCristofano), Age 92 of Chicago, IL, passed peacefully at her Son’s John, home in Arlington Heights, IL. Ida was born March 7, 1929 in Pizzone, Italy, the daughter of Donato and Domenica DiCristofano. She married Francesco Santucci in Pizzone. She migrated to the United States with her parents in the mid 1950s where she established strong family...
Jessica Dinelli
Jun 16, 2021
Jessica Catherine Dinelli age 42, at rest unexpectedly on June 16, 2021. Beloved daughter of Terry and Karen Dinelli. Dear sister of Joe Dinelli . Cherished wife of Frank Autunnale. Fond granddaughter of the late Andrew and the late Catherine Klosowski and the late Eleanor Guzay. Fond Niece, Cousin and friend to many. You will forever be in our thoughts...
Victor Tortorello
Jun 15, 2021
Victor James Tortorello, age 100, at rest on June 15, 2021. Vic was a Veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. Loving husband of the late Theresa C. Tortorello (nee Camera). Caring father of Patricia Tortorello, Chuck Tortorello, Donna Hannigan and the late Dr. Paul J. Tortorello. Proud grandfather of Sarah and Rachel Hannigan. Dear brother of the late...
Shari Kertez
Jun 14, 2021
Shari H. Kertez, nee Hanhardt 71, At Peace with Christ, Monday, June 14th . Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Kate (Michael) Mraz and Michael Kertez. Cherished grandmother of Ava. Beloved daughter of Angeline and the late William Hanhardt. Dear sister of Candice, Sara, Joene, Billie, Angela “Angel” (Joel) Levin and Edward (Kathlene) Hanhardt. Shari worked in...
Julie Gopon
Jun 13, 2021
Julie E. Gopon, nee Smith, of Montgomery, TX, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021, following a short, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Chicago on Aug 6, 1943, she is survived by her devoted husband Gene; loving children Denise (Patrick) Larsen, Jeffrey, Kevin (Tina) and Steve (Mary) Gopon; beloved grandchildren Julie, Jessica, Nicholas and Samuel...
Clois Doron
Jun 12, 2021
Clois E. "Bubba" Doron, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021. Bubba was the beloved husband of Reba L., nee Lucas, for 66 wonderful years; loving father of Clois Wayne (Jane) Doron, Cindy A. Douglas and Letha Renee Doron; dear son of the late Jewel and Lewis Doron; cherished papa of Laura Lee (Ricky) Yang, Leslie Ann (Cory)...
Clarene Ponticelli
Jun 11, 2021
Clarene Joy Ponticelli, age 75, passed away on June 11, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lydia and the late Frank Ponticelli; dear sister of Michael (Margaret) Ponticelli; fond aunt of Melissa (Nick) Cascella and Frank (Kristine) Ponticelli; great aunt of Gianna, Frank, Anthony and Lilianna. Visitation Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m....
Raymond Palumbo
Jun 11, 2021
Raymond J. Palumbo, age 63, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021. Raymond was the beloved husband of Betsy for 39 wonderful years; loving father of Nina Palumbo; dearest son of the late Joan, nee Cutaia, and the late Raymond W. Palumbo; dear brother of Michael (Gloria) and Grace Ann Palumbo; close brother in-law of Helen (Steven) Fuller; fond uncle...
Christopher Green
Jun 10, 2021
Christopher Green, 60, passed away June 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Diane for 33 wonderful years. Loving father of Austin, Alyssa, and Aiden. Beloved son of Patricia and the late Donald Green. Dear brother of Robert (Cindy), David (Anne), Diane (Chris), and Daniel (Kelly). Brother-in-law of Ronald, Richard, Mary (the late Ken), Dale, and Judy. Fond uncle and great uncle...
Olga Melnyk
Jun 10, 2021
Olga Melnyk, nee Iwaniuk, was born in Bursztyn, Ukraine on November 15, 1926. At the age of 15 she was taken to Germany during World War II to work in the coal mines where she met Teodor, whom she married in the Displaced Persons Camp in 1946 after the War. They emigrated to America in 1949 and immediately began participating...
Michael Zimmerman
Jun 9, 2021
Michael R. Zimmerman 72, of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Owner & Operator of Amici Ristorante, Niles. Beloved husband of Sarah. Loving father of Michael and Nicholas. Beloved son of the late Edward and Concetta. Dear brother of Helen Rose Zimmerman. Fond uncle of Lisa Marie Szabo Evans. Visitation Tuesday, June 15th from 4:00 to...
Rita Gignac
Jun 8, 2021
Rita Lorraine Gignac nee Dwyer of Norridge. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand. Loving mother of Robert (Debra), Jeannette , Michael Gignac and the late Linda Vinicky. Cherished grandmother of Kellie (Tom), Tricia (Jim), Gina (Dave), Ronnie (Kristyn), Kelli and the late Frank. Great grandmother of Tommy (Tiffany), Alyssa, Jianna-Rae, Madison and...
Cecilia Salazar
Jun 7, 2021
Cecilia Salazar, 92, passed away June 7, 2021. Beloved wife of Roman Salazar for 68 wonderful years. Loving mother of Helen (Louis), Marge (Mike), and Steve. Beloved grandmother of Monica (Chris), and Brian. Great grandmother of Lukas, Clark, and Ella Rose. Dear sister of six. Fond aunt of many. All services are private and are being handled by Cumberland Chapels....
Florence Dolan
Jun 6, 2021
Florence M. Dolan (nee Unrau) age 80, at rest of June 6, 2021. Beloved wife of Philip J. Dolan. Dear mother of Michael Dolan, Mary Dolan and Barbara (Peter) Limberopoulos. Cherished grandmother of Jacob Ortegon. Dear sister of the late Edward, Bette, Dorothy, Donny and Thomas. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday June 9, 2021 from 3:00...
Rena Neri
Jun 4, 2021
Rena L. Neri nee Rosignoli, 92, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Casto Neri; cherished mother and best friend of Paula (the late William) Hennessey, Robert, and Karen (Patrick) Lenehan; loving and proud grandmother of David (Andrea) Hennessey, Christopher (Athena) Hennessey, Matthew Lenehan and Andrew Lenehan; devoted daughter of the late Luigi and Maria...
Roberto Lazaro
Jun 4, 2021
Roberto Lazaro, age 87, passed away on June 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marciana. Loving father of Lilia (late Maurice) Julian, Rolando (the late Teresita) Lazaro, Rossana (Fernando) Ferrer and Romano (Rocelita) Lazaro. Loving grandfather of 12 and 6 great grandchildren. Dear brother many late brothers and sisters. Fond uncle cousin and friend to many. Visitation Sunday June...
Nicola Iacoviello
Jun 3, 2021
Nick Iacoviello, Age 87. Devoted husband of Raffaella nee Ventrella. Loving father of Vito Iacoviello, Caterina DeFrancesco, Joe (Antonella) Iacoviello and Anna Daniel. Cherished grandfather of Ella, Anya and Nico Iacoviello, Antonio & Daniela DeFrancesco, Analisa & Nicky Iacoviello and Alexia & Gabriella Daniel. Dear brother of the late Enza Copertino and the late Rosa Fanizza. Fond brother-in-law, uncle, cousin...
Rosalee Demarie
Jun 2, 2021
Rosalee DeMarie, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph DeMarie for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Debra DeMarie and Mary Beth DeMarie. Beloved grandmother of Joelle Addante, Nick Addante, and Jenna Giglio. Great grandmother of Axel Addante. Visitation will be Sunday, June 13, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Robert Sokolick
Jun 2, 2021
Robert Sokolick, 52, of Chicago, at rest June 2, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents William and Sylvia and brothers William Jr. "Buddy" and Daniel. Survived by aunts, cousins and friends. Funeral Services Friday at 12 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Visitation from 10 A.M. till time of services. Interment private. Info 708-456-8300. In lieu...
Karen Gembala
Jun 2, 2021
Karen Gembala (nee Tylka) passed away on June 2, 2021 at the age of 71. Karen was the wife of the late Matthew Gembala and mother of Crystalyn. She was a long-time resident of Chicago and most recently of Palatine, IL. Karen was born on February 4, 1950, to the late John Tylka and the late Evelyn (Jarek) Tylka in...
