Obituaries

Dec 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our kind, loving, and unimaginably caring husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend to all, Joseph Edward Bontempo, age 69. Born into life on July 2, 1954, and born into eternal life on December 6, 2023.  Joe was born to Jasper and Lottie (nee Mierczak). He and his...

Dec 6, 2023

Garry L. Hickerson 61 of Elk Grove Village. At Peace with Christ Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Cathy nee Campeotto. Loving father of Kerry (Lily), Garry and Tyler. Beloved son of the late Edgar and the late Mary. Dear brother of Ronny, Donny, Elaine, Beverly, Dana, Richard, Helen, Darly, Mark, and the late Carla. Dear son in...

Dec 5, 2023

Phillip J. Tinerella, age 75, US Navy Vet., passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023. Phillip was the beloved husband of Linda R., nee Nicosia, for 24 wonderful years; loving father of Anthony J. Tinerella, Richard (Marisa) Henson, and the late Joseph R. Tinerella; dearest son of the late Frances and Joseph Tinerella; cherished grandfather of Joseph Hoy, Daniella Henson,...

Dec 5, 2023

Michael Gallardo, age 63, at rest on December 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Tuwana (nee Jordan) Gallardo. Loving father of Savena Gallardo-Woods (Tramail Woods), Michael (Katie) Gallardo and Matthew (Carlie Nissen) Gallardo. Devoted grandfather of Silas, Lucas and Miles. Cherished son of Mary Helen Gallardo and the late Mike J. Gallardo. Dear brother of Theresa Rodriguez, Mark (Marie) Gallardo and...

Dec 5, 2023

Jean Agnes Brown. Born and raised in Chicago. A graduate of Lucy Flower High School. Soon after high school she met and fell for a young paratrooper and would be husband Kenneth Brown. Jean was the matriarch of the Brown family. Mom was a good listener and readily gave advice, telling you what you needed to hear as opposed to...

Dec 4, 2023

Charlene J. Szczepanski, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 4, 2023. Charlene was the dear daughter of the late Pauline and Ted Szczepanski; loving sister of LeRoy T. (Mary) and Donna Szczepanski; fond aunt of Stephanie (Josh) Dugo, Mary Beth (Craig) Toth and David A. (Linnea) Szczepanski and great aunt of Grace, Carter, Teddy, Julia and...

Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Anthony Daddono, cherished husband of Kari (nee De Orio), passed away December 4 th unexpectedly, but peacefully. A devoted father to William (Kim) Daddono, Anthony (Lynn) Daddono,  Nicholas Daddono, Mary Salzwedel, David Pedersen (Tina), and Kimberly Fuscone (Chuck). He was a fond grandfather to eight and a great-grandfather to two. He was a devoted father and a pillar of...

Dec 3, 2023

Nathan Breen passed away suddenly on December 3, 2023.  A life-long music lover, Nathan enjoyed attending concerts and creating music with his friends in their band, Little Big Fat.   Nathan joined the law firm of Howe & Hutton while attending John Marshall Law school, and was a partner with the firm.  His favorite times were crafting some delicious meals for...

Dec 3, 2023

Sharon M. Sonnenberg nee Zoden, at rest December 3, 2023. Sharon was the beloved mother of Donald (Annette) Sonnenberg, Julene (Julie) Seyller and Heather Mancini; loving daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine Zoden; fond grandmother of Marissa Sonnenberg, Christina (Eric) Gillum, Caitlyn Gagliano, Philip Gagliano Jr., James Palumbo III and Jaycee Palumbo; Great grandmother to Luna and Aubrey Gillum;...

Dec 3, 2023

Barbara J. DeGryse (nee Bratt) age 89, at rest on December 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James J. DeGryse. Loving mother of  Debra Kelly-Schlak (Tom Schlak), Christine DeGryse, and Daniel (Victoria) DeGryse. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Kyle) McNeil, Daniel, Samantha,  Nicholas and Alexandra DeGryse. Great grandmother of Russell and Corinne. Sister of Roger (Lu) Bryant. Visitation will take...

Dec 2, 2023

Biagio "Basil" M. Del Giudice, age 97, at rest on December 2, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Nola) Del Giudice. Loving father of Bernadette (Gino) Battaglia and James (Tricia) Del Giudice. Cherished grandfather of Gerald J. (Justine) Del Giudice, Angelo B. (Brianne) Del Giudice. Great grandfather of Jaxon A. Del Giudice, Emersyn J. Del Giudice and Arlo...

Dec 1, 2023

Celeste A. Elliott 87. At rest Friday, December 1, 2023. Loving mother of Cherisse (Dr. Joseph) Lagattuta, Mark and Christopher Sullivan. Beloved daughter of the late Emilio and the late Louise Nicoletti. Cherished grandmother of Nicole ( Don)  Elise (Matt) and Emily (Dave) Great grandmother of Joey, Nicky, Emma, Mia, Anthony, Edie, Ava, Junie and Grady. Dear sister of...

Dec 1, 2023

Bob Kelliher 70,of Park Ridge. At rest Friday, December 1,2023 Bob was a retired electrician, avid lover of vintage cars, tracker of Markets and Investments and a restorer of vintage lamps. Known among his friends as “Corvette Bob”. He is the beloved son of the late Bob and the late Kay nee Enright. Loving brother of Mary Kelliher (Casey...

Nov 30, 2023

Thomas Piechaczek age 57, at rest on November 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Magdelana (nee Bochenek). Loving father of Michael and Emma Piechaczek. Dear son of Leslie and the late Bob Piechaczek. Fond brother of Mark (Maureen) Piechaczek. Uncle of Jordan, Kate, Ben, Lily, Kinga, Mateusz and the late Taylor. Memorial Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023...

Nov 30, 2023

Stella R. Bavuso nee Morreale, age 96.  Beloved wife of the late Calogero "Carl"; loving mother of Vince (Georgia), Joe (Rosalie), and Tony (Joanna); beloved daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mary Morreale; fond grandmother of Joe (Maria) and  John (Amanda) Bavuso, Stefanie (Dave) Heredia, Tony (Katie) Bavuso and Leesa Palubicki;  great grandmother of Sofia, Mia, John, Leia,...

Nov 28, 2023

Henrietta (Ret) Hawkins Kent Burns, nee Nicolson, aged 88, beloved wife of the late Patrick (Packy) Burns: loving mother to her five children;  Patrick (Heather) Burns, Alexis (Rocky) Charleton, Geralyn (Steve) Siptrott, Janine Burns and Ross (Laura) Burns; Beloved daughter of the late Alexander and the late Sarah Nicolson.

Beloved Grandmother to Erin, Kelly and Tara Burns;...

Nov 28, 2023

Eugene Oriano Fontanini has passed from this life on November 28, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale Florida surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was the beloved Father of Lisa, Joseph (Jossenka), Anthony, Gina (Claudio Sgobba) and Nicholas Fontanini and former husband to Rita Fontanini. Dear son of the late Oriano and Jennie Fontanini nee (Belluomini). Loving grandfather of Onalia, Minola, Livia,...

Nov 28, 2023

Ronald F. Kopeck, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. Ron was the beloved husband of Joanne, nee Spenner, for 58 wonderful years; loving father of Christopher (Maria) Kopeck, Karen (James) Manley, James (Jennifer) Kopeck, Gerald (Martha Kent) Kopeck, and Denise (Brett) Thunberg; dearest son of the late Frank Kopeck and the late Lillian Torgesen; cherished grandfather of...

Nov 27, 2023

Caterina Surdo (nee DeMonte), age 90, found her peace on Monday, November 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Caterina was the beloved wife of the late Bruno Surdo; loving mother of Antoinette (Robert) Nottoli, Leonard Surdo and Vito (Tanya) Surdo; cherished nonna of Alexander Astreides, Jonathan (Teresa) Astreides, Bruno (Megan) Surdo, Katherine (Andrew) Trimble, Nicholas Surdo and Daniella Surdo,...

Nov 27, 2023

Thomas ‘Tom’ DeLavergne Sr., 76 at rest November 27, 2023.  Loving father of Joseph DeLavergne, Thomas (Olga) DeLavergne, Sherry DeLavergne, Daniel DeLavergne, Theresa DeLavergne, Catherine (Allen) Teplitz, and the late Patricia Cline.  Beloved son of the late Daniel and Bridget DeLavergne. Cherished grandfather of 14; great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Eleanor Herlehy, Daniel DeLavergne Jr., Bridget DeLavergne, and...