Catherine Mcelvaney
Jun 19, 2025
Catherine Ita McElvaney age 104, at rest on June 19, 2025. Ita was born on January 13, 1921 in Shanagolden, County Limerick, Ireland to the late Parick Walsh and the late Ellen (nee Madigan) Walsh. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Patsy Petruzzi, Marian (Thomas) Lupo and Colleen (Dan) Neustadt. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Scott) Asselborn, the...
Joseph Diaz
Jun 16, 2025
Decorated Vietnam Veteran and Retired Chicago Police Officer Joseph Diaz, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Joe served with honor and distinction in the Vietnam War, earning several commendations for his bravery in combat. Following his military service, Joe dedicated over 40 years to the Chicago...
Cathy Miceli
Jun 15, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Cathy Lu Miceli on June 15, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 23, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, Cathy was a beloved wife, devoted mother, treasured sister, and loyal friend. She lived a life defined by love, strength, and compassion. Always putting others before herself and creating a...
Kathleen Wians
Jun 15, 2025
Kathleen Marie Wians (née Collins), 68, of Franklin Park, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, with her family by her side.
Beloved wife of the late Larry Wians, devoted mother to Elliot and Julianna Wians (Christopher), and cherished sister of Dr. Teri Collins (Peter Cato), James (Ann) Collins, Michael (Marilyn) Collins, Jeanne Kravetz, Larry (Ella) Collins,...
Charles Terry
Jun 13, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Terry, age 64. Loving husband of Sharon Terry nee Roeslmeier; loving father of Stephanie (Chris) Kougias, Charlie (Heather) Terry, Annette (Aaron Wiegel) Terry; beloved son of Ilse Taradash and the late Arnold Taradash; fond grandfather of Emma Clemente-Kougias, Christopher Kougias, and Pearl Terry; dear brother of Dean (Yvette) Taradash, and Jacqueline (Joe) Dushane; fond uncle of Natalia, Christine,...
Niang Bawi
Jun 13, 2025
Niang Bawi , age 61, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on June 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Niang was the beloved wife of Thuam Khan Pau for 35 wonderful years; the loving mother of Pum Sian Thang, Thang Khan Khup, Tuang Khan Thang, and the late Lian Za Mung; dear daughter of the...
Bradley Gerfen
Jun 13, 2025
Bradley Michael Gerfen (Chance), 43, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. Beloved son of Bonnie (nee Gibellina) and Jack Chance, and big brother to Brittany Chance Randel (Joe Randel). Proud “Uncle B” to precious nephew, Cade Randel. Adored grandson of Nancy and the late Eugene Gibellina; the late Mary Ellen “Grandma Mary” and the late Dennis...
Rosa Rovituso
Jun 12, 2025
Rosa Rovituso age 95, passed away on June 12, 2025. Rosa was born on January 27, 1930 in Alimena, a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region of Sicily. Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Damiano Mario (Adriana) Rovituso, Josephine (Charles) Minneci and Frances (John) Rovituso-Strange. Beloved daughter of the...
Anne Shafer
Jun 11, 2025
Anne Elise Shafer, loving daughter and only child of Howard Clinton Shafer and Lydia Ann (Brammer) Shafer was born on November 23, 1937. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa. She graduated as valedictorian in 1956 from Hampton High School. In 1960 she graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa....
Lyle Backus
Jun 11, 2025
Lyle Charles Backus, age 90, passed away on June 11, 2025. Lyle was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. A husband to Lucy, a father figure to Jando, a brother to Lynnette & Elaine, son of Katherine & August, a god father to Arisbeth & Elvia, Uncle B to Zulema, compadre to Cecilia, Angelina & Efrain, a veteran...
Rosanna Monaco
Jun 11, 2025
Rosanna Monaco, 61, passed away on 6/11/2025 after a 10-year battle with a rare, neurological dementia disease, Corticobasal Degeneration. Rosanna was born in Chicago on November 26,1963 where she built a community of lasting friendships alongside her family. Rosanna was a dedicated mother of three who always put her children first. Most of her younger years were spent at home...
Sarah Casey
Jun 11, 2025
Sarah (Halloran) Casey, February 18, 1929 – June 11, 2025. Sarah (Halloran) Casey passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96. Sarah was born in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland. Sarah came to the United States at the age of 18 and was the first in her immediate family to immigrate to Chicago. It was in Chicago that Sarah...
Filippo Fiore
Jun 11, 2025
Filippo Fiore, age 75, at rest on June 11, 2025. Filippo was born in Caccamo, a town and comune located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. He is the son of the late Pietro Fiore and the late Giuseppa Fiore (Corso). Filippo is survived by his beloved wife Antonina (nee Cumella). Loving father of...
Donald Schultz
Jun 11, 2025
Donald E. Schultz, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025. Donald was the beloved husband of Darlene R. (nee Dombroski) for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Dianne L. Benitez and the late Donald E., Jr. (the late Christina) Schultz; dear son of the late Lorraine (nee McBride) and the late Russell Schultz; cherished Papa of Sarajane (Brian)...
Michael Coughlin
Jun 11, 2025
Michael Thomas Coughlin, 78, at rest June 11, 2025. Dear son of the late John Lawrence and Cecilia Coughlin. Loving brother of John L. Coughlin and the late Dolores Dienhart. Fond uncle of Sean (Haley) Coughlin, Melissa (William) Coughlin Regan, George Dienhart, Michael Dienhart, and the late Debra Dienhart. Great uncle of Natalia Coughlin, Alannah Regan, and William Regan. Longtime...
Sylvia Cali
Jun 10, 2025
Sylvia L. Cali nee Tornabene age, 97, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving wife to the late Vito; beloved mother to Sam Cali and Linda Fasso; grandmother to John, Nick, Victor (Kristen), and Dana; great-grandmother to Vito, Luca, Sofia, Sam, and Amelia. She will be greatly missed by many. A visitation...
Michael Rullo
Jun 9, 2025
Michael P. Rullo Jr. (Formally Cianciarulo), U.S.A.F reservist, age 73 passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Born in Chicago on August 5, 1951, Michael was the beloved son of Michael and Josephine Cianciarulo.He was the proud father of Michael J (Katie) Rullo and loving grandfather to his greatest joy, Remi Sloane Rullo.Loving brother to Marie “Dee Dee” (Sam)...
Rosa Chovan
Jun 9, 2025
Rosa Chovan, nee Carrara, age 66, born in Bitritto, Bari Italia. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Grace (Roan) Oropesa, Joseph (Amy) Chovan and Daniella Chovan. Beloved daughter of the late Vito & Grazia (nee Albanese) Cararra. Fond grandmother of Mateo, Daniel, Luca, Chiara, Noah, Damian, Alesso, Samuel and Lucia. Dear sister of Maria (the late Donald)...
Maria Perez
Jun 8, 2025
Maria Nodal Perez, 85, at rest June 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jose Luis for 51 humor-filled years. Loving mother of Sandra (Carlos) Soria and Sonia (Nestor) Torres. Cherished grandmother of Carlos (Allie), Elizabeth (James), Diana, and Christina. Great grandmother of Jose Luis. Dear sister of the late Maria De La Luz, the late Jesus, the late Maria...
