Vincenza Calcara
Dec 20, 2024
Vincenza Calcara, nee Stallone, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 20, 2024. Vincenza was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Gaspare Calcara; loving mother of Giuseppe, Antoinette and Jenny Calcara; dearest daughter of the late Giovanna and Gaspare Stallone; cherished grandmother of Marie (Joseph) Schiavone, Jennifer Calcara, Joseph (Kristina) Abbinante and Kaitlyn...
Nancy Graban
Dec 18, 2024
Nancy Louise Graban, 85, of Peoria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of Fred and Violet (Larsen) Hess. Nancy married Daniel A. Graban in 1990. He preceded her in death in 2004. She was...
James Marten
Dec 18, 2024
James D. Marten December 17, 1933 - December 18, 2024 James passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2024 one day after his 91st birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Elsie (John Peters). Also his wives, Marian Marten and Esther Marten. Also preceded in death by his baby sister, Elsie May, brother Theodore and twin sister,...
Nicoletta Pellerito
Dec 18, 2024
Nicoletta Pellerito (nee Sclafani) age 96, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Nicoletta was born in Cinisi, near the Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy and resided on the northwest side of Chicago. Nicoletta was the beloved wife of the late Pietro Pellerito, for 69 wonderful years; loving mother of Vincenzo Pellerito, Susanna (Zenon) Golba and Stefano (Angela)...
Janis Gianos
Dec 18, 2024
Janis L. "Jan" Gianos, nee Ingman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 18, 2024. Janis was the beloved wife of George for forty-one wonderful years; loving mother of Jennifer and Gust Gianos and the late Tony Krerowicz; dearest daughter of the late Praxedes "Pat" Ingman; dear sister of Kevin (Maureen) and the late James R. (the late...
Therese Grady
Dec 15, 2024
Therese “Terry” Grady (nee Cybulko), age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Grady. Loving mother of Richard (the late Pamela), Debra, Kathleen (Scott) Kelley and Christine (Robert) Thomas. Cherished grandmother of James, Julie, Aaron, Joseph and Kyle. Dearest sister of Elizabeth (Don) Novak, Adam (Cindy) Cybulko, and the late Matthew...
Debbie Wojciechowski
Dec 12, 2024
Debbie Wojciechowski age 65 at rest on December 12, 2024. Debbie was born in Chicago and resided in Elmwood Park, Il. Beloved Wife of Michael Wojciechowski for 38 years. Loving mother of James (Kayla) and Daniel (Alyssa). Cherished grandmother of Charlotte, River, Emersyn and Riley. Dear sister of Richard Ramis and David (Peggy) Ramis and the late Andrea McNamara. Preceeded...
Robert Bickel
Dec 12, 2024
Robert "Bob" Bickel Sr. age 60, at rest on December 12, 2024. Of Elmwood Park. Beloved husband of Lisa Bickel (nee Weimer). Loving father of Robert "Bob" Jr. (Lisa) Bickel, Ashley (Michael) Ventura, and Debra Bickel. Cherished JaJa of Natalie, Bobby and Nina. Dear brother of William (Karen) Bickel. Beloved "Uncle B" to many nieces and nephews, a cherished cousin,...
Thomas Gutzman
Dec 12, 2024
Thomas J. Gutzman, age 92, passed away 12/12/2024, U.S. Army Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of Nancy nee Ioriatti. Loving father of Thomas Michael (Vivian) Gutzman and Nancy Ann (Robert) Soprych. Fond grandfather of Emily, Julia and Bella. Dear brother of 4. Fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland...
Annette Ledermann
Dec 12, 2024
Annette Ledermann, nee Koeppel, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on December 12, 2024. Annette was the beloved wife of the late Robert; dearest daughter of the late Rose and Herbert Koeppel; dear sister of the late Marilyn (Wayne) Klatt; loving aunt of Theresa (Tom) Donaldson, Cathy Klatt and Jennifer (Jerry) Smith, and great aunt...
Daniel Karbowski
Dec 9, 2024
Daniel D. Karbowski, age 66, at rest on December 9, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Marcia (nee Wnek). Dearest son of the late Dennis and the late Elaine (nee Kosmopolis) Karbowski. Loving brother of June (the late Tony) Rossetti, Janice Minch (Greg Gettes), Tony (Laura) Karbowski, Jennifer (the late Phil) Holmgren and James (Nicole) Karbowski. Fond uncle and great...
Cynthia Szajer
Dec 9, 2024
Cynthia Szajer, (nee Beck), age 74 of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. Cynthia was born on November 4, 1950. She was the beloved wife of Edward for 26 devoted years; loving mother of Joseph (Michelle) Larucci, Caterina (Patrick) Swaggerty, Nick (April) Larucci and...
Pasquale Lavorgna
Dec 8, 2024
Pasquale "Pat" Lavorgna, age 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 8, 2024. Pat was the beloved husband of Maria (Guarnieri) for 55 wonderful years; loving father of Bart (Maria) and Tony Lavorgna; dearest son of the late Pasqualina and Bartolomeo Lavorgna; dear brother of Rosina (the late Mario) Onofrio, and he was a fond uncle of...
Raffaello Pacini
Dec 6, 2024
Raffaello Pacini, who went by many names like Nonno, Gordo, Fello, Papi, Ralphie, Rafa and Ralph by all of his loved ones, departed his devoted family on December 6th, 2024. Raffaello was born in Lucchio, Lucca in Italy on August 18th 1945 to Lazzaro and Erminia Pacini. Raffaello Pacini was father to Julia and Ivana. He provided everything with unconditional...
Dana Sowa
Dec 5, 2024
Dana Marie Sowa, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on 12/05/24. Beloved daughter of Daniel and Doreen (nee DiVincenzo) Sowa. Cherished sister of Danette (Bryan) Dudek. Loving aunt of Bella and Giada. Treasured niece of Vince (Patrica) DiVincenzo, Joe (Margie) DiVincenzo, and Karen (Don) Berry. Adored cousin of Vince Jr. (Rosalina) and Russ (Keri) DiVincenzo, Michael & Tony DiVincenzo, Don Jr....
Helen Johnson
Dec 3, 2024
Helen Johnson: An Extraordinary Woman, an Extraordinary Life A woman who lived an extraordinary life throughout 98 years slipped into eternity on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Helen L. Johnson (nee Freberg) was the beloved mother of five, grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 24. Helen’s life touched many others with her sweet spirit, lovingkindness, deep Christian faith, and devotion to...
Domenic Parato
Dec 2, 2024
Domenic Parato, age 92; beloved husband of Cecilia (nee Iacaviello); loving father of Anthony (Sandra), Connie, and Sandy (Jeremy); deeply loved nonno to Alex, Jimmy, Julian, and Gabriella. Cherished brother of late Nina (Parato) Passeri, Georgio Parato, and Nancy (Parato) Goldhagen; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews; caring neighbor, friend, and mentor to countless people. Born in Mola di...
Donn Mcmahon
Dec 2, 2024
Donn Patrick McMahon, 76, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. A Vietnam War veteran and Triple Purple Heart recipient, Donn demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication, serving his country and his community as a Chicago Police Officer for 30 years. Beyond his service, he passionately loved music and film and traveled to over 50 countries. A devoted husband to Elsa...
Joseph Marsillo
Nov 30, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Marsillo Jr. age 62, at rest on November 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Wietrzykowski) for 30 years. Cherished son of Nicolina (nee Martelli) and the late Giuseppe Marsillo. Loving brother of Sam (Deborah) Marsillo. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and the late Joseph Marsillo. Son-in-law of Raymond and Rose Mary Wietrzykowski. Brother-in-law of Joshua...
Nicolo Rizzo
Nov 30, 2024
Nicolo Rizzo, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 30, 2024. Nicolo was the devoted husband of Isabella (Petrancosta) for 67 wonderful years; loving father of Josephine "Josie", Anna, Matthew (Teresa) and Joseph (Melissa) Rizzo; dearest son of the late Giuseppa Urso Russo and the late Matteo (the late Rosalia) Rizzo; cherished...
