Martin Gutilla
Apr 23, 2018
Gutilla, Martin ChristopherMarty Gutilla passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018. The Chicago Herald-American newspaper declared him a “rule Yule doll,” on his birthdate December 25, 1945 – making him famous from birth.Marty grew up on the northwest side of Chicago with his late parents, Sam and Rose Marie, and his brother Tony. He lived for his mom's homemade raviolis...
Biagio Calzante
Apr 22, 2018
Biagio "U Zu Brasi" Calzante, age 88, born in Alta Villa Milicia. Devoted husband of Maria nee Bucaro; beloved father of Jim (Fina) Calzante, Cira Calzante and Joe (Francesca) Calzante; loving grandfather of Maria (Jon), Mariano, Gianluca, Biagio, Niko, Josef and Franco. Visitation Thursday April 26, 2018 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave.,Norridge, IL. Funeral...
John Donovan
Apr 21, 2018
John Gerard Donovan passed away on April 21, 2018 at the age of 61. Born in Chicago on December 28, 1956, John was the beloved son of John (Jack) and Marian Donovan, both recently deceased. Devoted brother to Paulette (Steve Herman), Mary Lu (Richard Collins), Sukantika, Tim, Tom (Geralyn), Fran (Sean Shaffer), and Sue (Joe Minogue). Loving uncle of Rich...
Helen Manella
Apr 20, 2018
Helen "Peggy" Manella, nee Bailey, age 77, passed away on Friday April 20th. Peggy is the beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Meghan); dearest daughter of the late Margaret, nee Cooney, and Steve Bailey; fond grandmother of Madison and Randi; dear sister of the Retired Honorable Judge James (the late Barbara), John (Marilyn) and Steven (Annette) Bailey and...
Sherida Froberg
Apr 19, 2018
Sherida June Froberg, nee Barkley, age 91. Devoted wife of the late Robert; beloved mother of William, Cynthia (James) Leparski and Jeffrey (Gerreann); loving grandmother of Jennifer, Jill, Shannon, Kevin, Ryan and Andrew; great grandmother of Wilson, Erin, Gabe and Walker. Service and Interment are private. In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny...
Bernadette Nolan
Apr 19, 2018
Bernadette “Bernie” Nolan 93, At Peace with Christ, Thursday, April 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward C.. Loving mother of Donna (the late Maurice) Dailey, Edward and the late James and Patricia. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Megan, Carrie (Michael), Sean, Brittany, Lindsey and Kelsey. Great grandmother of James, Luke, Ryan, Faith and Cate. Dear sister of Sister Veronica...
Anthony Gallano
Apr 19, 2018
Anthony Michael "Tony" Gallano, age 42, passed away suddenly on April 19th after a courageous battle with Still's Disease. Anthony is the beloved son of Jan (Gerry) Karolewicz and Salvatore (Kathie) Gallano; dear stepson of Donna Pierce; cherished grandson of Frances Fontano; beloved life partner of Erin Broehl; proud father of Tiffany Chapman; dearest grandfather of Xavier Barrios; dear brother...
Sophie Serpico
Apr 18, 2018
Sophie E. Serpico nee Franczkowski, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Frank Serpico; loving mother of Barbara (Dominic) Fabbri, the late William (the late Margaret) Serpico, and the late Thomas (Catherine) Serpico; beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Stella Franczkowski nee Kwiatkowski; fond grandmother of Michael (Maureen), David (Kathleen), Christine (Daniel), Denise (Ralph), Frank (Cory), Christopher (Tracy), Jennifer,...
Fred Nero
Apr 18, 2018
Fred Albert Nero, age 88, passed away on April 18, 2018. Fred was the dearest son of the late Ann and Peter Nero; loving brother of Frank (the late Barbara) Nero, Mary Ann (Carl) Waters and Eugene Nero; cherished uncle of Steve, Robert, Frank Jr., Hayden, Morgan, Jane, Nick, Alexis, Tracy, Robert, Candace, Evan and the late Jason. Visitation Tuesday...
Patrick Conway
Apr 18, 2018
Patrick J. Conway "P.J." Age 69, Passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Georgette (nee Garritano). Loving father of Paul Kopka. Cherished grandfather of Nathan. Beloved son of the late Tom and Bridget Conway. Loving brother of Kathleen (George), and the late Tom, Robert, Michael, Dorothy and Sarah. Brother in law of Robert Fitzpatrick. Loving uncle of...
William Majka
Apr 18, 2018
William J. Majka, age 88. Loving father of Suzanne (Kendall) Bonner and Pamela Knight; beloved son of the late William and Stella Majka; fond grandfather of Kyle Micek, Sarah Knight, and Shannon Knight; dear brother of the late Edward Majka, Lillian Olszewski, and Stephanie Olszewski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Sunday April 22, 2018 from 2:00 p.m....
Anthony Sciaccotta
Apr 17, 2018
Anthony J. Sciaccotta, Jr., Age 86. Beloved husband of Joanne “Pat” nee O’Connor. Devoted son of the late Anthony Sr. and Catherine (nee Picarelli) Sciaccotta. Loving father of Diane (Daniel) Dee, Nancy (Tom) Hagerty, Mary Donovan, Anthony (Angela) Sciaccotta and Joanne Sciaccotta. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline, Thomas (Amy), Patrick (Anna), Daniel (Janet), Katie (Andy), Joseph (Tori), Elizabeth (Joe), Kristen (Daniel),...
Daniel Grieco
Apr 16, 2018
Daniel Grieco, age 89, passed away April 16th with his loving daughter by his side. Daniel was the beloved father of Deborah (Tom Bera) Grieco; dearest son of the late Carolyn and Antonio Grieco; cherished grandfather of Patrick (Leigh) Lloyd; great grandfather of Noah and Isaac Lloyd. Daniel was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters, and he was...
Maria Flores
Apr 16, 2018
Maria Estrella Flores, 83, 'Mother and Warrior', passed to Heaven on April 16th, 2018; "Wita" was a 'mother' not only to her two sons, but also to any other man or woman who had contact with her. Whether you were black or white, rich or poor, she never cared about your heritage, just your well being and your appetite. She...
Leopold Prasal
Apr 16, 2018
Leopold "Leo" Prasal, age 94, passed away on April 16th surrounded by his loving family. Leopold was the beloved husband of the late Genowefa, nee Szewczyk; loving father of Barbara (John) Hazlett and Christina (Ziggy) Sapieja; cherished grandfather of Mandy (Ryan) Murphy, Jonathan (Emily) Hazlett, Michael and Ashley (Matt Mayer) Sapieja; great grandfather of Bradley, Tyler and Jemma; dear brother...
Doris Balder
Apr 16, 2018
Doris U. Balder, Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Dieter and Kurt Balder. Dear sister of Dieter and the late Bernhard Mayer. Fond aunt of Anne and Babsie. Visitation Friday April 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home....
Marie Babenko
Apr 15, 2018
Marie Babenko nee Samarsky, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Mykola Babenko; loving mother of Jeanette (the late Raymond) Parker, Bohdan Babenko, Lessia (Bob) Fasshauver, Halyna (Michael) Lowenbein; fond grandmother of Marc, Ryan, Joy, Paul, Janet, Michael, Tina, and Zachary; great grandmother of 18. Visitation Saturday April 21, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service at 11:00...
Frances Metro
Apr 15, 2018
Frances Teresa Metro (aka Fran), "Mother Extraordinaire", 91, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on April 15, 2018. She was born February 12, 1927 in Chicago to the late Gaspare Ponzo and Caterina Cangemi, both Sicilian immigrants. In 1943, Fran graduated high school from Angel Guardians Orphanage, where she grew up with her brother and sister through the great depression...
Carmela Accurso
Apr 15, 2018
Carmela Accurso, nee Costa, age 74. Devoted wife of the late Salvatore; beloved mother of Vincenzo, Rosa Maria (Giuseppe) Balistreri, Serafina Maggio and the late Santo; loving grandmother of Ariana, Kristina, Fabrizio and Isabella. Visitation Friday April 20, 2018, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin Saturday April 21, 2018, 11:00...
Marie Tranchitello
Apr 14, 2018
Marie Tranchitello, Age 92, nee Buchholz. Devoted wife of the late Lester Sr. Loving mother of Lester (Theresa) Tranchitello Sr. and the late Thomas Tranchitello Jr. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Laura (Mark) Hudson, Linda (Derek) Mast, Thomas Jr. and Christine (Homer) Garza. Great grandmother of Debra, Kaitlin, Audrey, Tommy, Daniel, Kelly, Avery, Colin, Zachary and Sophia. Great great grandmother of...
