Stephen Sierzega
Jul 27, 2019
Stephen J. Sierzega, Jr., age 94, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019. Stephen was the beloved husband of Rita L., nee Bowman, for 67 wonderful years; loving father of Michele O. Sierzega, Cynthia A. (Edward) Kron, Stephen M. (Elizabeth) and Laura M. Sierzega; dearest son of the late Helen and Stephen J. Sierzega, Sr.;...
Josephine Ligreci
Jul 27, 2019
Josephine LiGreci, nee Camasta, age 84, passed away suddenly on July 27, 2019. Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of Grace M. (Michael) LiGreci-Mohawk and Dominick (Vicki) LiGreci; cherished grandmother of Charlie A. and Vincent J Palmieri, Vincent C., Anthony J. and Nicholas M. LiGreci; great grandmother of Aiden, Mateo and Gianna; dear sister of...
Liliana Izzi
Jul 27, 2019
Liliana Izzi, nee Camastro, age 67. Dear wife of the late Enrico "Rick"; beloved mother of Rick (Melissa) and Jennifer (Vincent) Scaletta; loving grandmother of Marco, Olivia and Kaylee; dear sister of Angelina and Antonio Camastro; sister-in-law and aunt of many. Family and Friends to meet for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at St. Eugene Church,...
Michael Caponi
Jul 27, 2019
Michael Caponi, 87 of Park Ridge. At Peace with Christ Saturday, July 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving son of the late Michael and Clara. Michael attended St. Jerome's Grammar School, Chicago and St. George’s High School, Evanston. He joined the Christian Brothers in 1949. After serving with the Brothers for 23 years he left the religious order and...
Rosina Amato
Jul 27, 2019
Rosina "Rosa" Amato, nee Gambino, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2019. Rosina was the beloved wife of the late Vito; loving mother of Lea (Jimmy) Samhan; dearest daughter of the late Leonarda and Giuseppe Gambino; cherished grandmother of Ella, Joey, Jenna, Jacob and Elyssa; dearest sister of Frank (Giuseppina), John (Maria), Mario (Lucia) and...
Louis D'Attomo
Jul 26, 2019
Louis N. D’Attomo Jr. 89 of Norridge. Veteran of the Korean War. Recipient of 3 Bronze Stars. At rest Friday, July 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Barbara, Loving father of Anthony Louis (Maureen), Daniel F., Louis J. (Debbie), Frank A., and John D. (Lisa) . fond grandfather of Alan, Noelle, Natalie, Christina (Cary), Nicole, Louis A., and Joey. Dear brother...
Mark Stramaglio
Jul 24, 2019
Mark Richard Stramaglio, age 63, passed away suddenly on July 24, 2019. Mark was the loving father of Grace Ann and Marc Anthony Stramaglio; dearest son of Grace, nee Cerone, and the late Richard Stramaglio. He was a nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Sunday July 28, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W....
Russell Wentz
Jul 24, 2019
Russell B. Wentz, age 76. Beloved husband of Connie Wentz nee Terry; loving father of Deborah (Al) May and Russell Jr. (Lisa) Wentz; beloved son of the late Robert R. and Marie Wentz nee Smith; fond grandfather of Jessica (Ruari) Crabbe, Jacob (Jessey) Waters, Jade (Austin) Waters, and Logan Wentz; great grandfather of Sadie, Liam, Owen, Tilian; fond uncle of...
Michael Harjung
Jul 24, 2019
Michael “Mike” Wendell Harjung, 92, residing in Chicago, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.Mike was born on July 5, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Michael Harjung and Anna (Schmalz) Harjung. Mike proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was a zookeeper at The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago primarily working with small mammals, retiring...
Rose Russotto
Jul 23, 2019
Rose K. Russotto nee Collura, age 90. Devoted wife of the late Sam J.; beloved mother of Ralph (Janet) and Vincent, Sr. (Deborah); loving daughter of the late Vincent and the late Patricia Collura; loving grandmother of Cheryl (Michael) Matkowich, Sam (Julie) Russotto, Gina (Dan) Tilelli and Vincent, Jr. (Jessica) Russotto; great grandmother of Alyssa Matkowich, Tyler and Kelsie Russotto,...
Catherine Dlugajczyk
Jul 23, 2019
Catherine Dlugajczyk nee Jurkow, age 89; beloved wife of the late Paul Dlugajczyk; loving mother of Robert Dlugajczyk; beloved daughter of the late Mieczyslaw and Rozalia Jurkow nee Orzechoski. Visitation Thursday July 25, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels at 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral services begin Friday at the funeral home at...
Charles Schroeder
Jul 22, 2019
Charles Boyd "Chuck" Schroeder, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019. Charles was the beloved husband of the late Jean A., nee Karpinski; loving father of Patrick M. and Carrie E. (Thomas Ruehle) Schroeder, Cheryl M. (Peter) Christopoulos, Charles S., Darryl E. (Sherri) and Christian J. Schroeder; dearest son of the late Mary, nee DIllon, and the late...
Loretta Troutman
Jul 22, 2019
Loretta M. Troutman, 95, passed away peacefully with hospice care on July 22, 2019, following months battling infections. Born and raised in Chicago, she was the last surviving member of the family of 9 children born to her parents, Lorenz and Elizabeth Lass, on November 20, 1923.Loretta and her husband, Ernie, were pioneers in the new suburb of Rolling Meadows...
Christopher Gauger
Jul 22, 2019
Christopher M. Gauger, age 35. Beloved son of Karen nee Peraino and Joseph Macchitelli; dear brother of Gina, Marie (Charles), Christina, Joey (Dina) and John; loving grandson of Patricia (the late Frank) Peraino, Lisa (the late John) Macchitelli and Diana Ference; fond nephew, cousin and uncle of many. Visitation Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Dominga De Reyes
Jul 20, 2019
Dominga Febo de Reyes (Mama Minga), a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to all, has left us here on earth to be with our heavenly Father.Mama Minga is survived by her daughter, Blanca Sanchez, her son, Angel Manuel Reyes and her sister, Ramona Colon; 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren, a slew of nieces, nephews, and extended...
Gus Michalopulos
Jul 19, 2019
Gus Michalopulos, age 95, passed on July 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Angeline nee Minutillo; loving father of Jean (Mark) Mall; fond grandfather of Heather; dear brother of Jimmy, Nick, Becky, the late Billy, the late Carl, the late Alexander, the late Martha, the late Cleon and the late Tom; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass...
Don Defranza
Jul 18, 2019
Don DeFranza, age 76, Retired Lieutenant with the Chicago Police Dept. for 33 years. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Fardy). Loving father of Kerri, Daniel (Chrissy) and Lori. Devoted grandpa of Brendan, Kevin, Brian, Jake, Jillian, Dillon and Austen. Cherished son of the late Josephine DeFranza. Brother in law of Kathleen (Dick) Cyr and Suzanne (The late Jim) Collins....
David Nicosia
Jul 18, 2019
David A. Nicosia, age 60, passed away on July 18, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was the beloved son of Joan R., nee Stackiewicz, and John R. Nicosia; dear brother of Sharon (the late Ken) Stipta and the late Paul A., Steven R. and Jeffrey R. Nicosia. David was a caring and thoughtful person, a quiet man,...
Raymond Polak
Jul 16, 2019
Raymond Louis Polak, Age 82, at rest on July 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Lesch) Polak. Loving father of Martin (Cecilia) Polak. Cherished grandfather of David, Matthew, Emily, Ricardo, Rebecca, Emanuel and Valerie. Dearest son of the late Zigmund and the late Antoinette (nee Kusek) Polak. Visitation Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Emil Bertolozzi
Jul 16, 2019
Emil " Bert" Bertolozzi. Age 97, proud veteran of WWII; Beloved husband of the late Tosca nee Pecchia; Loving father of Larry (Cathy), Rick, and the late baby Larry; Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Robert and Tommy; Caring brother of Ella( late Salvatore) Flosi, late Eva ( late Fred) Chiappe, late Leo( late Eva) Bertolozzi and the late Ebe Bertolozzi; Fond...
