Maria de Lourdes Garcia
Dec 25, 2025
Maria De Lourdes Garcia, 53, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Affectionately known as “Lulu,” Lulu was born on December 29, 1971, to Zeferino García Navarro and Elisa Cardoso Rodríguez in Michoacán, México. At just 13 years old, she met Pastor, at a neighborhood bonfire—it was love at first sight. After graduating...
Francesca Pompilio
Dec 24, 2025
Francesca Pompilio age 99, passed away on December 24, 2025. Francesca was born in Bari, Italy on January 27, 1926 to the late Giuseppe and the late Angela Colapinto. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gaetano for 50 years. Loving sister of Peter (The late Rosemary) Colapinto and the late Teresa (the late Vito) Losurdo. Fond aunt...
Lucyna Tynik Charytonik
Dec 24, 2025
Lucyna Tynik Charytonik, age 72.
Born in Sanok, Poland, Lucyna was a woman of exceptional intellect, strength, and dignity. She earned a PhD and pursued a distinguished career as a lawyer before immigrating to the United States, where she built a life grounded in family, faith, and community. Known for her warmth and vibrant spirit, Lucyna loved gardening, bringing people together,...
Marion Johnsen
Dec 24, 2025
Marion T. Johnsen 95 nee Kornfeind, of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Wednesday, December 24th. Beloved wife of the late John Henry Johnsen. Loving mother of John (Carol), Jeffery (Colleen), Julie (Joseph) Di Lorenzo, James, Jerry (Liz), Janet (Brian) Kurth and the late June. Cherished grandmother of 19 Great Grandmother of 13. Dear sister of the late Helen (the late...
Donald Lesmeister
Dec 24, 2025
Donald Lesmeister, age 96, of Wood Dale, passed away on December 24, 2025.
Born on July 6, 1929 in New Rockford, North Dakota, Don was the beloved son of the late John and Caroline, and devoted husband of the late Marion. Brother of the late Caroline and Dorothy.
A respected businessman, he ran a successful landscaping company for many years. But his...
Michele Ricchio
Dec 24, 2025
Michele “Mike” Ricchio, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025.
Mike was born on February 2, 1928, in Castrolibero, Cosenza, Italy, to the late Antonio and Emelia Ricchio. He was the beloved husband of Rachele (née Morelli) Ricchio for 68 years and a devoted family man whose life centered around love, faith, and tradition.
He was the loving father of...
Constance Katherine Mastalski
Dec 23, 2025
Constance K. "Connie' Mastalski (nee Wydra), age 78, passed away on December 23, 2025 with her husband by her side. Connie was the loving wife of Wayne J. for 56 wonderful years; dearest daughter of the late Gertrude (nee Gabinski) and the late William Wydra; dear sister in law of Glenn (Judy) Mastalski and the late Aileen Svoboda, and she...
Kathleen Yoshida
Dec 22, 2025
Kathleen Yoshida (nee Winiecki), age 77, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. She was a devoted wife to the late Kyuko Yoshida, with whom she shared a beautiful 55-year marriage. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Kathleen was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond J. Winiecki Sr. and Adeline (nee Baron) Winiecki.
A loving mother...
Alice M Maestranzi
Dec 22, 2025
Alice Maestranzi (nee Penkala) age 93 passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2025. Alice was the beloved wife of Giustino "Tino" for 64 wonderful years; loving mother of Tina Maestranzi; dear daughter the late Lottie and Stanley Penkala; cherished sister of the late Philip (late Doreen) Penkala and sister in law of Costanzo (late Joan) Maestranzi, and Elsa...
Maria G Cecala
Dec 20, 2025
Maria G. Cecala (nee Catalano) age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 20, 2025. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Francesco; loving mother of Angela (Salvatore) Concialdi, Ninfa "Eva" (Paul) Bellisario, Salvatore (Wanda) and George Cecala; dear daughter of the late Ninfa (nee Cordaro) and the late Giorgio Catalano; cherished grandmother of Maria Rosa (Anthony)...
Jesus Lebron
Dec 20, 2025
Jesus Lebron Jr. "Pops", age 81 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Jesus was the beloved husband of Carmen Lebron(nee Adrover); loving father of Jesus III (Yessica), Edwin (Jenny), Leslie (Ozzie) Martinez; dearest son of the late Jesus and Juanita; cherished grandfather of Jesus O., Edwin, Benjamin, Adrian, Priscilla, Abby, Angelo, Tatiana, Jonathan, Nayomi, Sebastian, Ricardo, and Yessica; great...
Joyce Puntuzs
Dec 20, 2025
Joyce Puntuzs, 91, at rest December 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Bron for 48 wonderful years. Loving mother of Tony (Emily) Puntuzs and Rose Mary (Mike Johnson) Lipke. Dear daughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth Heywood. Cherished grandmother of Eliza and Caroline. Dear sister of the late Eileen Noon. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, from 3:00...
Robert Alexander Groh
Dec 19, 2025
Robert Alexander "Alex' Groh, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 19, 2025. Alex was the loving father of Hannah, Logan and Kaleb; beloved son of the late Kathleen (nee Fallon) and the late Kenneth Groh; dearest brother of Amy G. (Joseph) Chovan, and fond uncle of Daniel, Chiara, Damian, Samuel and Lucia Chovan.Visitation Friday, January 2,...
Helen Bolos
Dec 18, 2025
Helen Bolos (née Jamanis), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Helen was born on November 16, 1934, in Marathokampos, Samos, North Aegean, Greece. She was the beloved wife of the late James Peter Bolos; a loving mother of Vickie (Joseph) Priolo; and a devoted grandmother to Christina Maria Priolo. Helen was the cherished daughter of the late George...
Josephine Joan "Tiny" Esposito
Dec 18, 2025
Josephine Joan “Tiny” Esposito nee DeFelice, age 106, born January 26, 1919 and passed away December 18, 2025.
Loving wife of the late Andrew “Lefty” Esposito. Devoted mother of Patricia (the late Pasquale, “JR.”) Valicento, Carol “Cookie” (Joseph) Noto, the late Antony “Buddy” Esposito. Fond grandmother of Michael (Ivy) Noto, Lisa (Dean) Parisi and Robert Valicento. Beloved great grandmother of Joe...
Robert Eugene Krikston
Dec 17, 2025
Robert E. "Bob" Krikston, Age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2025. Bob was the loving husband of Diana M. (nee Benton) for 38 wonderful years; beloved father of Laura P. Van Cleave; dear son of the late Lillian and John Krikston; cherished grandfather of Eric (Nicole), Evan, Jordan (Jordan), and Jesse Van Cleave, and great...
Jennifer Jane Rieman
Dec 17, 2025
Jennifer Jane Rieman (née Boris), age 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 17, 2025.
Jenny was the beloved wife of Richard “Rick” Rieman for 27 wonderful years and the loving mother of Brennan, Kendall, and Connor Rieman. She was the cherished daughter of Robert and the late Constance Ann (née DeBlois) Boris; the dearest sister of Kathlene...
Marilyn Vitello
Dec 17, 2025
Marilyn Vitello age 86, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. She lived a full and wonderful life and was dearly loved by her many relatives and friends. Born in Chicago Illinois on September 30, 1939 to the late John "Jocko" Wallace and the late Ruth (Nee Hauser) Wallace. Beloved wife, to the love of her life, Joseph Vitello for...
Nicoletta Canale
Dec 16, 2025
Nicoletta Canale nee Abbinanti, 90, at rest December 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Canale. Loving mother of Christina (Salvatore) Petrancosta and the late Tom Canale. Cherished grandmother of Nicole (John) Anderson, Valerie (late Joseph) Gudella, Joann (John) Sherlock, Nicole (Bobby) Heilemann, and Sal (Abbie) Canale. Great grandmother of 13. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Nicoletta...
Pietro Giannotti
Dec 16, 2025
Pietro Giannotti, Age 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. Pietro was the beloved husband of the late Gina (nee Petrucci); loving father of Marco and Lio (Nicolette Altieri) Giannotti; beloved grandfather of Angelo, Dominic, and Isabella Giannotti; dear brother of Ruggero Giannotti and Alba (Rino) Schievenin. Pietro was also the fond uncle of many.
Visitation will take place on...
