Peter Schall
Jan 23, 2025
Peter Parker Schall, age 25 days, beloved son of Ashley (nee Papeck) and Nicholas Schall passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. Peter was the dearest grandson of Fred and Sue Schall, Mike and Kim Sickels; great grandson of Anton and Maria Schall, Lavergne Papeck and Mike Muscia, and Janet Kennedy; dearest nephew of Katrina, Michael, Kristi and Jordan. We...
Maria Medina
Jan 23, 2025
Maria A. Medina 51 of Des Plaines. At rest Thursday, January 23 rd . Beloved wife of Jose, Loving mother of Juan A. Bahena, Julian J. and Jovanni. Beloved daughter of Jose and Virginia Cruz. Dear sister of Sylvia Cruz and Jose (Eledia) Cruz. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Maria, lovingly known as...
Naomi Rodriguez
Jan 22, 2025
Naomi Rodriguez, born on December 7, 1995 passed away on January 22, 2025. Naomi grew up in Chicago and graduated from Resurrection High School. She will be remembered for her big smile and even bigger heart.She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her kindness, strength, and radiant spirit. Her light will continue to shine in the...
Merak Metz
Jan 22, 2025
Merak Metz 44 of Portage Park. At rest January 22, 2025. Beloved son of the late Michael and the late Kim. Dear brother of John (Cheryl), Keith (Gina) and the late Star. Fond uncle of Nick , Madeline (Adam), Jack , Lexi, Tammy and Aden. Great uncle of Theodore. Visitation Saturday, February 22 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Cumberland...
Dominick Lacaria
Jan 22, 2025
Dominick LaCaria, age 92, passed away January 22, 2025. U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Dolores A. (nee DeFranco). Loving father of Michael LaCaria, Joseph LaCaria, Donna (David) Bird, D’Ann LaCaria and Deanine (Tim) McGill. Fond grandfather of Brandon Price, Nicole (Nathan) Bennett, Danielle (Matt) Even, Natalie LaCaria, Dominick LaCaria, Marissa (Paul) Szostak, Ryan McGill and...
Nick Allegrini
Jan 21, 2025
Nick Allegrini, age 65, passed away January 21, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Anna Maria nee Cinquegrani. Loving father of Rosalia (Frank Cometa) Allegrini and the late Gino Allegrini. Beloved son of Rosa (nee Volpe) and the late Luigi Allegrini. Dear brother of Michael Allegrini, Rose (Joe) Fiore, Pat (Silvana) Allegrini and Joe (Mary) Allegrini. Fond uncle, cousin and...
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...
