Ines Canepa
Aug 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ines Canepa, July 20, 1947 - August 26, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and Mama Ines, Ines Canepa, who departed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 26, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, and an indomitable spirit that...
Donald Versen
Aug 24, 2025
Donald Versen Sr., of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 24th, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Joan (nee Berg) and proud father of Donald Versen Jr. (Theresa), Susan Ropski (John), William Versen (Carolyn) and Maureen Moloney (James). He was the cherished grandfather of Samantha Ropski, Alexandria Malusa (John), Miranda Ropski, Erik Versen,...
Walter Santi
Aug 24, 2025
Walter L. Santi, age 102, passed away 08/24/2025. Beloved husband of the late Ornella nee Maccaferri. Loving father of Bruno Santi and Linda (Vincenzo) Brusca. Beloved son of the late Frank and Elsa (nee Bertagni) Santi. Fond grandfather of Jessica and Gianbiagio Brusca. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday, September 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until time of...
Joseph Giannone
Aug 24, 2025
Joseph Giannone, age 88, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Joseph was born on August 27, 1936 in Sannicandro di Bari, a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia in southern Italy to the late Domenico Giannone and the late Rocca Giannone (nee Di Turi). Beloved husband of Beatrice Giannone. Loving father of Rocchina (Jack) Zaccaro, Maria...
Concetta Wuensch
Aug 22, 2025
Connie Wuensch 93 of Sauganash. At rest Friday, August 22, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Loving mother of Emil (Kimberley), Thomas, Larry (Mimi) and Richard. Beloved daughter of the late Bartholomew and the late Francis Natoli. Dear sister of Thomas (the late Betty), Gloria, Richard (Linda) and the late Mary Natoli. Fond aunt and great aunt to many....
Loretta Zajakala
Aug 22, 2025
Loretta Zajakala, age 98, at rest on August 22, 2025. Loretta was born on October 22, 1926 to the late Peter Zajakala and the late Anna (nee Wilant) Zajakala. Dear sister of the late Helen L. (the late Glen) Sedlacek. Fond aunt of Kathryn Sedlacek, Robert (the late Rita) Sedlacek and Donald (Judy) Sedlacek. Loretta was loved by many...
Dennis Heuer
Aug 22, 2025
Dennis M. Heuer, age 76, at rest on August 22, 2025. Dennis was born on September 20, 1948 in Chicago Illinois to the late George and the late Helen Heuer. Cherished husband of the late Susan. Loving father of Jamie Smolinski. Beloved partner of Dolly Johnson. Dear brother of the late Merrily Dawson. Fond uncle of Tommy, Deanna, Matthew and...
Linda Clouse
Aug 20, 2025
Linda Clouse, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025.
Linda was the beloved wife of nearly 37 years to Stephen. She was a devoted sister to the late Barbara (Erv) Dahl, and she will be fondly remembered by her extended family, many friends, and the countless lives she touched through her generosity...
Ross Pollina
Aug 18, 2025
Ross Pollina, age 79, passed away on August 18, 2025 at his home in River Grove, Illinois. Ross was a proud Veteran of the United States Marines serving 21 years as a Gunnery Sergeant and was active during Desert Storm. Ross was born on July 28, 1946 in Ventimiglia di Sicilia, a town in the Metropolitan City of Palermo...
Mary Ellen Coley
Aug 17, 2025
Mary Ellen Coley, nee Harper, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 17, 2025. Mary Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Coley; loving mother of Theresa A. "Terry" (the late Timothy) Palermo, Robert Joseph II (Diane) and Frank W. (Kimberly) Coley; dear daughter of the late Angela and Frank Harper; cherished grandmother of...
Susan Shotsberger
Aug 17, 2025
Susan M. Shotsberger, 80, at rest August 17, 2025. Beloved wife of James for 50 wonderful years. Loving mother of Dina (Mike) Mohr, David Sance, and Dana (Gus) Kozarzewski. Cherished daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Szafraniec. Loving grandmother of Michaela, Matthew, Dylan, and Ryan. Great grandmother of Roman and Hudson. Dear sister of Carl Szafraniec, Wayne Szafraniec, and...
Thomas Mcauliff
Aug 16, 2025
Tom McAuliff, legendary jokester and self-certified master of forged notes, has embarked on his greatest adventure yet-heading to heaven. Known for once getting out of going to school with a note boldly signed “Mom McAuliff”, Tom’s quick wit and mischievous charm will never be forgotten. Tom was born July 8, 1963. He attended St. Monica’s school in Chicago. There, Tom...
Vitalii Harasymovych
Aug 16, 2025
Vitalii Harasymovych, age 49, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on August 16, 2025. Vitalii was the beloved husband of Iryna (nee Kurtiak) for 25 wonderful years; loving father of Oleksandr (Solomiia) and Tetiana Harasymovych; dear son of Mariya (nee Ambrozyak) Fedoriv and the late Volodymyr Harasymovych; dearest brother of Mykhaylo (Ruslana) Garasymovych; fond uncle of Vitaliy...
Joseph Netzel
Aug 16, 2025
Beloved husband of Cari (nee Czajkowski). Loving father of Joseph and Michelle. Beloved son of the late Kenneth J Netzel, Sr and Phyllis Netzel. Brother of Kenneth (Ivy), Daniel (late Maureen), and Lisa Scumaci (Andy). Uncle to Christopher, Mallory, Jordyn, Devin, and Nick. Building his life with his family was his main focus during his 61+ years. With his wife...
Jessica Sclafani
Aug 15, 2025
The bright light that was Jessica Kathleen Sclafani (nee Templeton) was extinguished much too soon on August 15, 2025. Jessica was only 49, but she made her mark on the world every day, in so many ways. Cherished wife of Guy Sclafani, caring stepmom to Giancarlo Sclafani, treasured first child of Mark and the late Veronica (nee Inabnit) Templeton, ...
Angela Pascazio
Aug 15, 2025
Angela Pascazio, affectionately known as Angie, Leleen, or Zia Lena, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 15, 2025, at the age of 97. Born into the loving family of Vincenzo and Domenica Pascazio, Angela lived a long and full life, devoted to her family and friends. Though she wasn’t married or had children of her own, she built...
Karen Zdrodowski
Aug 15, 2025
Karen L. Zdrodowski, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Karen was the dearest daughter of the late Edmund and Adeline (nee Dembowski) Zdrodowski; loving sister of Sister Laura Parker, SP and the late Lawrence (the late Pamela) Zdrodowski; aunt of Jonathan (Samantha) Parker and Phillip Zdrodowski. Visitation Friday, August 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m....
Carmen Cristia
Aug 15, 2025
Carmen I. Cristia, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Carmen was the loving mother of Frank A. Cristia; dearest daughter of the late Carmen (nee Santiago) and the late Manuel Cristia; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Micayla Cristia; beloved sister of Noel, Maria, Manuel (Gloria) and Robert (the late Klara) Cristia, and she was a fond aunt...
Charles Dressner
Aug 14, 2025
Charlie Dressner 69 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Thursday, August 14 th . Beloved husband of Vickie, Loving father of Nicole (Nicholas) Miller, Ryan and Dana (Ryan) Soderblom. Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Anna. Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Mario, Peyton, Ryan Jr. and Brooke. Fond son in law of Patricia the late Gerald Schippers....
