Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Ilias Papaioannou (1945-2024)

Ilias Papaioannou, aged 79, of Chicago, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Eleftheria, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years. Ilias was a devoted father to Athanasia (David Stachowiak) and Chris (Camilla Tarallo), and a loving grandfather to Anastasia, Rocco, and Elias. He is survived by...

Mar 20, 2024

- "Geri" - 65 yrs young and recently retired. She was a devoted/unwavering Chicagoan and die-hard Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks fan. She began her career as a respiratory therapist while studying to become a nurse. As a nurse she spent her final years as a hard-working caring and compassionate nurse in the CCU of Chicago’s Northwestern University Hospital. She had...

Mar 20, 2024

Brian Patrick Masterson of Park Ridge, Illinois, devoted and loving husband to Janet (nee Monnin) and adoring father to Nora and Aidan, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at the tender age of 51.  Brian was surrounded by his family and will always be remembered as a loving, caring man who had a gift for making everyone feel special. ...

Mar 20, 2024

Barbara Ann Geyer, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024. Barbara was the loving mother of Kimberly, nee Somach, Fabian Guercio; cherished grandmother of Grace and Nino Guercio; dear daughter of the late Genevieve, nee Johnopolos and the late Roy Geyer; dearest sister of Christine and Jerry Guanci and the late Steven (surviving Nancy) Geyer and the late...

Mar 19, 2024

Karl H. Schroeder, 75, at rest March 19, 2024.  Beloved husband of Diane for 30 wonderful years.  Loving father of Karl (Christina) Schroeder II, David Schroeder, Rebecca Schroeder, Mira Schroeder.  Dear son of the late Floyd and Lorraine Schroeder.  Beloved grandfather of Karl and Amelia.  Dear brother of Sister Caritas Wehrman, the late Ronald (the late Beth) Wehrman, and the...

Mar 19, 2024

Judy K. Schneider 81. At Peace with Christ Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ronald R., Loving mother of Todd (Cindy) and Marc. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and the late Lillian Burch. Cherished grandmother of Caralin,  (Daniel), Leah (Michael) and Matthew. Visitation Saturday, March 23 rd from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels...

Mar 19, 2024

Vito Vavalle 68 of Elmwood Park. At rest Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Beloved husband of Michelina. Loving father of Peter and Grazia. Beloved son of the late Pietro and the late Grazia. Cherished grandfather of Marco, Ava and Mia. Dear brother and uncle to many. Visitation Monday, March 25 th from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL...

Mar 19, 2024

John Cannone, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. John was the beloved husband of Rosa, nee Cacciapaglia, for 63 wonderful years; loving father of Pasquale "Pat" (Debra) and Guerino "Gary" (Rachel Allen) Cannone; dear son of the late Giovanna and Pasquale; cherished Nonno of Michael (Christina) Cannone, Daniella (Thomas Dyke)...

Mar 18, 2024

Karen Biagini, age 73, passed away on March 18, 2024. Loving daughter of the late Emil and the late Adele Biagini. Dear sister of Donna (the late James) Widseth. Cherished aunt of Dena (Bill) Athanasoulias, Deanna (Mike) Wassom and great aunt of Kyle, Michael and Nicole Wassom. Karen was a resident at Austin Special Chicago for many years and had...

Mar 17, 2024

Ronald J Caliendo Ron Caliendo passed peacefully at the age of 77, after a long and valiant fight with lung cancer surrounded by his family. Ron was multi-talented with a tremendous knowledge of mechanics and was always ready to lend a hand helping others with building projects and auto and truck repairs. He had a great ability to solve complex...

Mar 16, 2024

Joanne Romza (nee Stynen) age 93, at rest on March 16, 2024. Beloved wife of thelate Daniel F. Romza. Loving mother of John (Kathy), Robert (Denise), David (Patricia) and Andrew (Trish). Cherished grandmother of Joan (Joseph) Canella, Erron (Jennifer) Romza, Daniel Romza, Thomas (Jill) Romza, Michael (Kaitlin) Romza, Katherine (George) Bernhardt, Alexander Romza, Emily Romza and Maxwell Romza. Great grand...

Mar 16, 2024

Bernadette Marie Colletti (nee Travers), 69, of Chicago, passed away on March 16, 2024, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. She was the loving bride & travel buddy of almost 50 years to Michael Sr., a devoted mother to Michael Jr. (Sheila), Matthew (Erica), Alyssa (Taylor), & Anna (Anthony) Gliffe. She was a nurturing Boka...

Mar 16, 2024

Lenore R. Wollweber nee DeLarco. Beloved wife of the late Donald Loving mother of Karen (Thomas) Peterson, Donald, Dawn (Victor) Lazzaroni and Laura (Tony) Laurie. Cherished Nani of Nico, GiAnna, Anthony Joseph, Nicholas, Christina and Anthony. Sweetest Great grandmother to Logan. Daughter of the late James Sr. and the late Emily DeLarco. Dear sister of Ronald (the late Helen), the...

Mar 15, 2024

Giorgina Cozzo, nee Carollo, age 95, Born in Caccamo (Prov di Palermo, Sicilia). Beloved Wife of the late Rosario; Loving Mother of Nick (Margaret) & Andrea (Giovanna) Cozzo; Beloved Daughter of the late Andrea & Giuseppina (Nee Puccio) Carollo; Fond Grandmother of Ross, Kendi, Giorgia, & Dario; Dear sister of Sally (the late John) Catanese, Maria (the late Salvatore) Catanese,...

Mar 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Louis Joseph Mezzano on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1942 and brought warmth, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew him. Louie was a talented painter and carpenter, but his true joy was found in the simple pleasures of life. He loved to...

Mar 15, 2024

Marlene J. Mazur (nee Joseph), age 87, passed away on March 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Peter Mazur. Loving mother of Laura (Ralph) Stone, David (Sandy) Mazur and Janet Mazur. Fond grandmother of Daniel (Elise) Stone, Kristi (Justin) Apuli, Lisa Mazur and Julie (Ian) Happ. Great grandmother of Trey, Sienna, Jayden and Leo. Preceded in death by her...

Mar 14, 2024

Olga Rose (Ivan) age 95, at rest on March 14, 2024. Loving mother of Robert Rose, Don Rose and Karen Rose. Cherished grandmother of Steven Rose and Andrea (Matthew) Rohlfing. Daughter of the late Samuel and the late Julia Ivan.  Dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation for Olga will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 3034 from...

Mar 14, 2024

Rick Musial, age 67, at rest on March 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Nee Grabowski). Loving father of Ashley (Kazimierz) Bednarek and Nicole Musial. Dear Papa of Dominic, Vincent and Gianna. Fond brother of Alan (the late Mary Lynn) Musial. Uncle of Adam (Jenna) Musial. Preceeded in death by his parents Leonard and Delores Musial. Dear friend of many....

Mar 13, 2024

Lt. Colonel Marjorie E. "Midge" Cheyne, nee Payton, of The Salvation Army, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, in Schaumburg, Illinois. Midge was born on September 27, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, the second child of four, born to Salvation Army officers (pastors), Brigadiers Cyril and Phyllis Payton, their only girl.  Midge graduated from Ottawa Hills High...

Mar 11, 2024

Giuseppina DiStefano 93, of Mt. Prospect. At Peace with Christ Monday, March 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Anthony (Palma) and Diana (Rick) Hart. Cherished Grandmother of Gabriella (Rob), Alessandra, Christina, Frank (Lilana) and Anthony (Angela). Great grandmother of Aiden and Penelope. Dear sister of Salvatore (the late Gaetana) Caldarella,  Maria Losurdo, Franca Mandanisi  ...