Sergio Botta
Jan 21, 2025
Sergio Botta, age 96, passed away on January 21, 2025. Visitation for Sergio will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 7:30 pm and Monday from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. (Fr. Richard Yanos officiating) Entombment will follow at the Crucifixion Garden...
August Mostardo
Jan 21, 2025
August "Gus" Mostardo, age 94, at rest on January 21, 2025. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Serrecchia). Loving father of Jeffrey (Susan) Mostardo and Lauren Picciuca. Cherished grandfather of Julia and Emily Mostardo. Dearest brother of Edward (the late Bessie) and the late Virgil (the late Joan) Mostardo. Fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation for Gus will take...
Frances Bratta
Jan 21, 2025
Frances Bratta (nee Pinnelli) age 98, at rest on January 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dominic. Loving mother of the late Frank (Kathy) Bratta, Sara Ann (Bryan) Martin and Ann Marie (John) Barzano. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Sarah) Bratta, Melissa (Jared) Kling and Jennifer (Kevin) McGrath. Dearest great grandmother of Noah Kling. Devoted daughter of the late Antonio...
Kenneth Benedix
Jan 21, 2025
Kenneth R. Benedix, Sr., age 61, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by family. Ken is survived by wife Jo-Ann (nee Canella); and children Kenny (Amanda) Benedix and Ellie Holmes; dear son of the late Barbara and Keith Benedix; dearest brother of Kirk (Annette) and the late Keith Benedix, Jr.; fond uncle of Keith III, Kyle and Danny....
Laura Stempien
Jan 20, 2025
Laura Ann Stempien, 56, passed away on January 20, 2025. She was the loving mother of Nicholas L. Stempien and the beloved daughter of Elide (née Unti) Stempien and the late Leonard Stempien. Laura was a cherished niece of Eugenia Bertolucci and a dear sister to John L. Stempien. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews:...
Michael Michalek
Jan 19, 2025
Michael G. Michalek, age 76, CPD retired, U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025. Michael was the beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Stobieski) for 30 wonderful years; loving father of Michael J. (Carey) and Mark P. (Julia) Michalek and step father of Edward Silvestri and Michele (Michael) Mueller; dear son of the...
Gennaro Confuorto
Jan 19, 2025
Gennaro Confuorto, age 84, at rest on January 19, 2025. Gennaro was born in Naples, Italy on October 8, 1940. Beloved husband of Saveria (nee Rea) for 59 years. Loving father of Anna (Ray) Espinosa, Grazia Confuorto, Antonietta (Chris) Mazza and Marco (Michelle) Confuorto. Cherished Nonno of Noah, Christina, Jason, Lola, Marisa, Alexis and Anthony. Fond brother of Antonia (the...
Salvatore Gambino
Jan 19, 2025
Salvatore Gambino, age 94, Born in Ciminna (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia, passed away 01/19/2025. Beloved husband of Domenica nee Episcopo. Loving father of Frank (Antoinette) Gambino & Mary Antoinette (Robert) Sherman. Beloved son of the late Francesco & Maria (nee Mannina) Gambino. Fond grandfather of Christina, Salvatore, Peter & Sandra. Dear brother of Maria (the late Francesco) Ingraffia, the late...
Gregg Mangialardi
Jan 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gregg Mangialardi on January 18, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Born on June 30, 1950, to Rocco and Helen Mangialardi in Chicago, Illinois, Gregg was the eldest of four children. He attended Weber High School and graduated from the...
Maryellen Theisen
Jan 18, 2025
MaryEllen Theisen nee Oehler, 78, at rest January 18, 2025. Graduate of North Park College; graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a Master's degree. School counselor for many years at LaFayette Elementary School (1969-1994), and Belding Elementary School (1994-2007). Devoted friend to all. Affectionately known as 'Cat Lady' for the love and care she showed her friendly felines. In lieu...
John Fitzpatrick
Jan 16, 2025
John C. "Jack Fitz" Fitzpatrick, Age 84 passed away peacefully on Jan 16, 2025. The beloved son of the late Catherine and Francis, loving brother of the late Frank. Dearest Uncle to Cathy, Susan, and Michelle and proud Godfather of 5. The owner of a successful business-L.G. Evans. Jack loved deeply and unconditionally and was in turn beloved by countless...
Antonio Perricone
Jan 15, 2025
Antonio Perricone, age 62, passed away 01/15/2025. Born in Chiusa Sclafani (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia. Beloved husband of Angela nee Pacini. Loving father of Antonette & Michael Perricone. Beloved son of Giuseppe & Rosaria (nee Butera) Perricone. Fond grandfather of Anthony & Nevaeh. Dear brother of Francesco (Cathy), Salvatore (Giovanna) and Mario Perricone. Dear brother-in-law of Frank (Christine) Zaccaro. Fond...
Rachel Joyce Waller
Jan 15, 2025
Rachel M. Joyce Waller, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025. Rachel was the beloved wife of Robert Waller; precious daughter of Ron and Diane Joyce; dear sister of Michael (Ana) Joyce; fond aunt of Robert (Alyssa) Joyce, and great aunt of Olivia and Sophia Joyce. Rachel was so many things to so many people. She was smart...
Denise Kadleck
Jan 15, 2025
Denise Kadleck (nee Dziopek), Doctor of Pharmacy, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Denise was the loving mother of Caroline (Chris) Costello and Kristin (Matthew) Zurek; dear daughter of the late Wanda and Henry Dziopek; proud grandmother of Maddox and Mason Costello; and Nicholas and Cecilia Zurek ; dear sister of Rick (Meryl) Cannon. Denise was a...
Willy Boehm
Jan 14, 2025
Willy K. Boehm, 56, at rest January 14, 2025. Beloved life partner of Arlene Gilbert for 35 years. Loving father of Erik J. Boehm; stepfather of Nicholas (Consiglia) Gilbert. Cherished Paw of Oliver and Nolan Gilbert. Dear brother of the late Walter Boehm. Fond uncle of many. Master Plumber and owner and operator of Boehm Plumbing. Visitation will be Tuesday,...
Josephine Criscione
Jan 13, 2025
Josephine Criscione nee Scimeca, passed away peacefully on 1/13/2025. Born in Caccamo (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia. Devoted wife of the late Giorgio Criscione; loving mother of Joseph Criscione; beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Damiana (nee Porretta) Scimeca; dear sister of the late Tony (Caterina) Scimeca, late Paolo Scimeca, late Joe (late Giuseppa) Scimeca, late Domenica (late Vito) Leone;...
Michael Cohen
Jan 13, 2025
Michael D. Cohen, 56, at rest January 13, 2025. Cherished son of Norma Cohen. Loving brother of Mandi, Veronica, Chuck, David. Dear nephew of Britt. Loving uncle of Julian, Melody, Kam, Alex, Michael, Daniel, Billy; great uncle of Jaxson, Mason, Grayson, Susie-Rae. Best friend of Jin Bang. Avid lover of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago White Sox; heartbroken by the...
Laura Watson
Jan 13, 2025
Laura J. Watson passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 65. Loving Daughter of the late John & the late Audrey, nee Kurowski, Watson. Dear Sister of Lynn (William) Ignatowski, Lois Finstrom, John (Susan) Watson and James Watson. Lifelong friend and companion of the late Glenn Lilja. Dear Aunt of Nicole (Grant) Best, Eric (Ashley)...
Gesua Brusca
Jan 12, 2025
Gesua Brusca, nee Calderone, age 83. Born in San Biagio Platani (Prov. Agrigento) Sicilia. Beloved wife of the late Biagio. Loving mother of Vincenzo (Linda) Brusca, Teresa Maria (Steven) Krueger & Rosa Maria (Gio) Lappano. Beloved daughter of the late Stefano & Rosa (nee Russotto) Calderone. Fond grandmother of Alexis Krueger, Jessica & Gianbiagio Brusca, Alivia & Mario Lappano. Dear...
Paula Prasal
Jan 12, 2025
Paula H. Prasal, nee Mandl, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 12, 2025. Paula was the beloved wife of Walter for 41 wonderful years; dearest daughter of the late Joann and Robert Mandl; dear sister of Donna (the late Jack) Pociak, the late Mike Mandl and sister in law of Grace (Dave) Gothe, and she was...
