Czesława Lendzion
Apr 22, 2026
Czesława Lendzion was born Czesława Lignowska on November 29, 1926, in the village of Bielawy, Poland. She was the eldest daughter of Władysław and Stanisława, sister to Henia and Teresa. She was a wife to her husband Mieczysław, mother to Barbara and Roman, grandmother to Lisa and Lynn, and great-grandmother to Zachary. She was an aunt to Sławek, Marek, Darek,...
Walter Hubert
Apr 21, 2026
Walter Hubert, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. Walter was born on October 2, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Walter F. and the late Anna M. (née Luska) Hubert.
Walter was a devoted and loving father to Alicia (John) Rutili, Stephanie Hubert, and the late Rebecca Pedroza. He was a cherished grandfather to Luca and Nicolette...
Gianni Arato
Apr 21, 2026
Gianni Arato, age 53, passed away on April 21, 2026. Beloved son of the late Nicola & Ninfa (nee Milano) Arato. Dear brother of Giuseppe (Inga) Arato. Fond uncle of Elinor J. Arato. Dear friend to many.
Visitation Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence...
Maria Makos
Apr 20, 2026
Maria "Anna" Makos (née Kovacs), age 86, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Jozsef for 57 wonderful years and a devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Nancy. She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, her beloved husband Jozsef, and her brother, Karoly. She is survived by her daughter,...
Emily Converso
Apr 18, 2026
Emily A. "Emmy" "Em" Converso (nee Kashmier), age 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home with her family at her side on April 18, 2026. Emily was the beloved wife of James L. for 66 wonderful years on May 28; loving mother of Jimmy (Josephine) and Lawrence (Sayaka) Converso and Lisa Wolfe; dearest daughter of the late Anne and Irwin...
Frank E. Fergus
Apr 18, 2026
Francis “Frank” Edwin Fergus, a.k.a “FEF”, was born in Chicago on Oct. 15, 1942, to Frank and Hilda Fergus. He died Saturday, April 18, 2025, at his home of 55 years — a day after his mother’s 119th birthday.
A lifelong Chicagoan, Frank was a graduate of Saint Luke School and Lane Technical High School. He served his country with pride...
Dorothy Riffner
Apr 17, 2026
Dorothy A. Riffner, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on February 10, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Mathias and the late Emily Valentine.
Beloved wife of Peter Riffner for 66 wonderful years. Loving mother of Linda (Brian) Cozad, Karen (Ken) Hojnacki, and Susie (Sean) O'Callaghan. Cherished grandmother of...
Robert Anthony Kulesza
Apr 15, 2026
Robert “Bob /Bobby” Kulesza was born on December 4, 1942. He died peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2026. He is preceded in death by Grandmother Josephine Derus, Mother Joanna Kulesza, younger brother Bruce Kulesza, and younger brother Basil (Antoinette) McElvain. He left behind his wife of 61 and 3/4 years, Dolores Kulesza, daughter Antonette (Charles), grandchildren Stephanie (Nathan,...
Barbara J. Smolinska-Pyrich
Apr 15, 2026
Barbara Smolinska‑Pyrich, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 15, 2026. Barbara was the beloved wife of Janusz Pyrich for 57 wonderful years; the loving mother of Lukas (Jacqueline) and Sylvia Pyrich; the dearest daughter of the late Waleria and Józef Smoliński; the dear sister of Maria Smolińska; the sister‑in‑law of Andrzej (Teresa) and Jerzy (Krystyna) Pyrich;...
Raul Avila
Apr 15, 2026
Raul Avila, age 70, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Raul was born on December 5, 1955, to the late Cecilio and the late Eugenia Avila.
Raul was a devoted and loving father to Julie (Mike) Hummrich and Steven Avila. He was a proud and cherished grandfather to Jenna and Evan, who brought him immense...
Christopher Schumacher
Apr 13, 2026
Christopher M. Schumacher, age 52, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Christopher was born on May 25, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, to Christine (nee Cole) Schumacher and the late Robert J. Schumacher. Christopher was the beloved husband of Neena Schumacher and the cherished father of Nisa, Nina, Leila, and Ava, who were the center of...
Edward J. Rakowiecki Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Edward John Rakowiecki Jr. age 70, passed away on April 12, 2026. Edward was born on February 11, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward Sr. and the late Mildred Rakowiecki. Beloved husband of the late Marie Rakowiecki. Loving father of Thomas (Brandi) and Jeffrey (Britni). Loving grandfather of Kaelynn, Sophia and Hunter. Dear brother of the late Allan...
Władysława Gorczyca
Apr 12, 2026
Władysława Gorczyca, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 12, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Piotr and Ewa Mączka. Dear sister of Maria, Józefa, and the late Weronika. Loving mother of Danuta (Krzysztof) and Zbigniew (the late Alina). Cherished grandmother of Łukasz, Andrzej, Anna, Paweł, and Aneta; great grandmother of Michael, Christopher, Jakub, Tymoteusz, and Klara....
Kevin Kehoe
Apr 11, 2026
Kevin P. Kehoe age 51, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2026. Kevin was born in Park Ridge, Illinois on April 8, 1975 to Jerome Kehoe and the late Jutta (nee Kost) Kehoe. Loving husband of Elaine (nee Lillquist). Cherished father of Kara and Haley. Dear brother of Brian (Debbie) and Patrick (Abby) Kehoe. Dear son-in-law of Ron and Eva...
Elizabeth Mary Rogal Welch
Apr 11, 2026
Elizabeth Mary Rogal Welch, age 49. Beloved wife of Duane Welch; loving mother of Conner Welch and Taylor Welch; beloved daughter of John and Diane Rogal; dear sister of Denise (Matt) Dulceak and Tom Rogal; fond aunt of Isabella Dulceak, Jonathan Dulceak, Matilda Simon, William Catlow, Veronica Catlow, Ray Welch, and Stacie Welch. Visitation will be held on Sunday April...
George T. Lagios
Apr 10, 2026
A faithful servant of Christ, devoted husband, cherished father, and proud Papou, George T. Lagios, 85 fell asleep in the Lord on April 10, 2026.
George was the beloved husband of Demetra Lagios, his partner in life and love for 56 years. Together they built a beautiful family: loving father of the late Francene Lagios, Ted (Lisa) Lagios , and Ellen...
Joseph R. Musso
Apr 6, 2026
Joe Musso, a man beloved by all who knew him, passed peacefully with his wife by his side on the morning of April 6th, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love that will live on in the stories we will continue to tell. Son to Robert and Antionette, Joe is survived by his wife Debbie, his daughter Danielle...
Krystyna Klaczko
Apr 5, 2026
Krystyna A. Klaczko (nee Kucharska), age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Easter Day, April 5, 2026. Krystyna was the beloved wife of Kazimierz for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Lucyna (Eric) Langlund, Edwin (Sara) Klaczko, and Dorothy (Daniel) Witkowski; dear daughter of the late Zofia and Andrzej Kucharski; cherished babcia of Cameron Klaczko, Stefanie, Adriana,...
Kathleen B. Napolitano
Apr 5, 2026
Kathleen B. Napolitano 61, At rest Sunday, April 5, 2026 .
Beloved daughter of Mary nee Mastandrea and the late Vito Napolitano. Loving sister of Marilyn, Carlo (Phyllis) and the late Debbie. Fond aunt of Marissa and Sonny. Visitation Thursday, April 9th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Services will...
Marilyn A. Chisesi
Apr 3, 2026
Marilyn Chisesi, of Chicago, Illinois, and a longtime resident of Norridge, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 93. (Although she did not claim to have had a birthday after 29.)Marilyn was the heart of her family—a devoted wife, a deeply loving grandmother, a cherished sister, and a friend to so many. She had a rare...
