Norma Graebner
Jan 6, 2026
Norma Graebner, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was born on November 5, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Norman Sr. and Lillian Kaiser.
Norma was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Graebner and a devoted mother to Joann Parkey, Susan Marshall, Norman (Yvonne) Kaiser, Michelle (Ron) Douglas, and the late David Graebner. She was...
Diane Guenther
Jan 6, 2026
Diane Guenther
Beloved wife of Jim. Devoted mother of Scott (Ana), Tim (Julie) and Peter (Lauren). Cherished grandmother of Olivia, Will and Ruby. Loving daughter of the late Wino and the late Bernice Pigoni. Dear sister of Donna (Greg) Hahn. Countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
We celebrate the life and cherish the memory of a remarkable woman, wife, mother and grandmother...
Christine Karnes
Jan 4, 2026
In loving memory of Christine “Chris” (Pacana) Karnes, who left us on January 4, 2026.
Chris was a kind, caring, and generous soul who always looked for ways to help others. She faced life’s challenges with strength, courage, and dignity, and her warmth, intelligence, and unique sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She was a...
Shirley Femmel
Jan 4, 2026
Shirley M. Femmel, 95, at rest January 4, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Femmel for 48 years. Loving mother of Penny (Joseph) Neubauer, Ron Femmel, and Patricia Femmel. Dear daughter of the late Peter and Inga Henriksen. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Jackie) Neubauer, Wendy (Quentin) Lepee, Allison (Christopher) Wallace, Andrew Femmel, Danielle Anderson, and Robert Anderson; great grandmother...
Lona K Tritthardt- Palmer
Jan 3, 2026
Lona K. Tritthardt-Palmer, a loving partner, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on August 20, 1965, in Chicago. She was known for her warm heart, gentle nature, and unwavering support...
William Betancourt
Jan 3, 2026
William "Wil" Betancourt, Deputy Chief Chicago Police Department Area 5, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Veteran, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026. Wil was the beloved husband of Ivonne Betancourt (nee Soto) for 27 amazing years; loving father of Nicole Marie (Bart Grochowski) Betancourt, Jessica Marie (Matthew) Hoyas, Dalilah Kristie Villafane, Tyler William and Elijah Betancourt;...
Marianna Wozniak
Jan 3, 2026
Marianna "Mary" Wozniak (nee Kepska) age 87, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Roman; loving mother of the late Bogdan "Bugs" Wozniak; dearest sister of Theresa C. "Teri" Majerus; and fond of aunt Jeffrey Majerus.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W Lawrence Ave,...
Michele DeLio
Jan 3, 2026
Michele "Mike" DeLio, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. Mike was the beloved husband of Maria (nee Salerno) for 74 wonderful years; loving father of Enrico (Rita) DeLio; dear son of the late Rosina and Enrico DeLio; cherished grandfather of Maria Lisa (Domenico) Alesi and Michael DeLio; great grandfather of Gabriela and Gianluca Alesi; dearest brother of...
Elisa Alvarez
Jan 3, 2026
Elisa Alvarez, 64, at rest January 3, 2026. Beloved wife of Hector for 39 wonderful years. Loving mother of Priscilla Alvarez. Cherished grandmother of Makylee Ramos. Dear sister of Cynthia Pacheco, Maggie Lebron, the late Carmen Ortiz, the late Jose Santiago, the late Marisa Aviles. Fond aunt of many. Elisa will be remembered for the way she made everyone feel...
Lucille Marie Flock
Jan 2, 2026
Lucille Marie Flock, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
Lucille was born on February 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Michael and Marie (née Stefanek) Kulesza. She was the beloved wife of the late John Flock and a devoted mother to Mitchell Flock, Karen Flock, Sharon (Tom) Mason, and the late Mark Flock.
Lucille was a cherished...
Madeline Betty Kobek
Dec 31, 2025
Madeline B. Kobek (nee Markese), age 94, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Madeline was the beloved wife of the late Gaetano Modica and the late Leonard Kobek; loving mother of Thomas Guy Modica; cherished grandmother of Andrew Guy (Stacy) & Thomas Guy II (Irene), great grandmother of Allison, Shelby, Jacob, Noah, Rhoda, Jerry Leonard, Rebecca & Steven, dearest...
Heidi E. Harfmann
Dec 30, 2025
Heidi Harfmann, 67, at rest December 30, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Adam and the late Eleonore Harfmann. Dear sister of Kurt (Barbara) Harfmann and the late Ruth Fudalej. Loving aunt of Peter (Gabriella), Zachary (Kirsten), Courtney (Ryan), and Kyle; great aunt of Penelope, Anastasia, Benjamin, beloved Parker, Alessia, Jack, and baby girl Plunkett arriving soon. Best and dearest...
Hanna Kostyuk
Dec 30, 2025
Hanna Kostyuk age 68, passed away on December 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Petro Kostyuk. Loving mother of Nataliya Kostyuk, Volodymyr (Nadia) Kostyuk and Maryana (Stepan) Kostyuk. Dearest grandmother of Dinis, Andriy, Nelia and Sofiya Kostyuk. She is also survived by many other loving relatives both here and in Ukraine. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 2,...
Marie A. Bertolami
Dec 30, 2025
Marie A. Bertolami 92. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Sam and the late Anne Bertolami. Loving sister of Frank, Janice (Thomas) Behrendt, the late Frances (the late Nicholas) Matozzi, the late Anthony and the late Ronald. Fond aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to many. Visitation Tuesday, January 6th from 8:30...
Leonard Lojewski
Dec 29, 2025
Leonard W. Lojewski, US Army Vet. age 84, passed away peacefully on 12/29/2025.
Loving father of Matthew Mann and the late Michael Lojewski. Beloved son of the late Evelyn and Walter Lojewski. Dear brother of Thomas (Jeannie) Lojewski, Nancy (Denny) Morrissey, Carol Ford and Ronald Lojewski. Fond uncle of many.
Visitation Monday, January 05, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral...
Timothy John Nugent Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Timothy John "T.J." "Timbo" Nugent, Jr., age 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2025. T.J. was the loving father of Ellie Nugent; beloved son of Jacqueline A. (nee Skelnik) and Timothy J. Nugent, Sr.; dear grandson of the late Darlene and August Skelnik and the late Leah and Charles Nugent; dearest brother of Jeremy (Nicole), Sean and Samantha Nugent;...
Ethel Uzarewicz
Dec 28, 2025
Ethel Uzarewicz 1927-2025
The eldest child of Blake and Elizabeth (nee Runge) St Marie, Ethel was born on August 17th, 1927 in Chicago IL where she resided until her death. Three siblings, Robert, Richard and Ronald followed.
She married the love of her life, Thaddeus “Ted” Uzarewicz on June 26th, 1948 and produced two daughters, Sharon Lynn Uzarewicz and Sandra Lynn Stroh....
Maria Monno
Dec 28, 2025
Maria Monno 96. At Peace with Christ Sunday, December 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Modesto. Loving mother of Claire (the late Ryan) McKenzie. Beloved daughter of the late Giovanni and the late Rosa Giustino. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey, Keenan (Rossella) McKenzie and Kamryn (Matthew) Ligas. Great grandmother of Ryan Rosa and Elia Ryan. Dear sister of the late...
Edward Aloisius Kulesza
Dec 27, 2025
Edward “Ed” Kulesza was born on January 1, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, where he was raised and lived his entire life. During World War II, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. Ed passed away on December 27, 2025.
In May 1956, Ed married Frances Miskiewicz. Their marriage spanned more than five decades until Frances’s passing in July 2009. Together, they...
Ronald J. Gunia
Dec 26, 2025
Ronald J. Gunia, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. Ron was born on July 22, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Stanley and the late Adeline Gunia. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Sawicki) Gunia for 45 years. Loving father of David (Larysa) Gunia. Cherished grandfather of Kelly Marie Gunia. Fond brother of Carol Gunia. Dear uncle...
