Obituaries

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  ...

Mar 11, 2024

Armando De Santis 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his love ones on Monday March 11, 2024. Beloved son of the late Giuseppe and the late Maria (nee De Marco).  Beloved husband of 64 years to Eva. Loving father of Anna (Salvatore) Raspanti, Brunella (David) Valentino, Tatiana (Luigi) Rago, Susanna (the late Gregory) Whitmore, Francesco (Francine) De Santis. Fond grandfather...

Mar 11, 2024

Giovanni “John” S. Campisi, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 after a long battle with ALS.  Born in Caccamo (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia. Devoted husband of Theresa (nee Lacriola) for 38 years,. Loving father to Joseph Campisi & Angela (Anthony) Rubino. Caring Nonno to Giovanni, Joey, Giuliana, Lorenzo & Gianluca. Dear brother of Josephine (Salvatore) Chiovari. Brother-in-law...

Mar 10, 2024

Katharina Schmidt (nee Michels) age 92, at rest on March 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Christian Schmidt. Loving mother of Lisa (William) Caravia and Erica (Fabio) DiIorio. Dear Omi of Lori (Derek) Mobley, Tim (Jennifer) Caravia and Sabrina and Fabian DiIorio. Great Omi of Katelyn, Emily, Jasmine, Carter and Emmett. Visitation for Katharina will take place on Wednesday,...

Mar 10, 2024

William “Bill” P. Strategos, age 94, fell asleep in the Lord March 10, 2024. Beloved husband of Ann Strategos née Vlahogenis for 67 years. Loving father of Toula (Randall) Turzinski and Marietta (Rocky) Quiroga. Devoted son of the late Panagioti and Pothety Strategos. Proud grandfather of Katrina (John) Ryan, Stefanie (George) Tselos, Alex Turzinski and William “Billy”,...

Mar 9, 2024

Father Daniel R. Fallon, age 74, former Pastor of St. Cornelius and Our Lady, Mother of the Church Parishes on Chicago's Northwest side, former associate Pastor at St. William and St. Pascal, also in Chicago, as well as St. Isaac Jogues in Niles, passed away on March 9, 2024, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Father Dan was the dear...

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret “ Marge” Ann Fox. Suddenly. At Peace with Christ Saturday, March 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Loving mother of Thomas (Michelle), Michael (Licia), James (Kathleen) Kevin (Sydney) and the late Lynn Marie. Cherished grandmother of Tommy, Johnny, Kyle, Colin, Thomas, Sophie, Kaitlyn, Courtney, Megan, Sam (Sarah), Elizabeth, Vienna and Vaughn. Great grandmother of McKayla...

Mar 9, 2024

Maria Kacprzynska, 74, at rest March 9, 2024.  Beloved wife of Ireneusz Kacprzynski.  Loving mother of Joanna (Leszek Bielko) Kacprzynska, Agnes (Moshe) Mizrahi, and Tomasz (Sarah Weale) Kacprzynski.  Cherished grandmother of Amelia, Mikojaj, Talia, Milena, Lea, Mattan, Adam, and Anat.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. ...

Mar 9, 2024

Rosina Schwager, 97, passed away peacefully after a long illness.  She was a gracious hostess who enjoyed entertaining and spoiling her guests.  An avid baker, she was known for her German delicacies and tortes.  Rosina was the devoted and cherished spouse of the late Frank Jr; loving sister-in-law of the late Elisabeth and John Zieger Sr., and the late Joseph...

Mar 7, 2024

Joan Celewycz, age 99, at rest on March 7, 2024. Loving mother of Adrian (Hanusia) Celewycz and Diana (Greg) Muth. Fond aunt of Annette (Alex) Kowblansky and George (Kathrine) Charuk. Great aunt of Andrew and Adrienne Koblanski and Peter Charuk. Visitation for Joan will take place on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 p.m at Cumberland Chapels...

Mar 7, 2024

Francesca Gallo, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Gianna Pecoraro; Loving daughter of Maria (nee Mancuso) and the late Arturo Gallo. Dear sister of Frank (Joanna) Gallo, Cathy Blanford, Vince, the late Anthony, and the late Maria Gallo.Fond aunt of Christina, Frank (Sandra) Gallo, Bria (Joe) Kartholl,...

Mar 6, 2024

Emma Rosa Ptak (Nee Chavez), age 95, at rest on March 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Wladyslaw "Bladis"  Ptak. Loving Mother of Kathie  (the late Ken) Parks, Joseph,  John (Maria), Anna (Michael) Lieberman and Susan (Harold) Earle. Cherished Grandmother of Benjamin Parks, Andrew (Melissa) Parks, Bianca Ptak, Robert (Jessica) Ptak, Stefanie (Vince) Ridolfo, Christina (Tony) Gutierrez, Cassandra Ptak,...

Mar 5, 2024

Aldo De Bartolo   97. At Peace with Christ, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Antonietta. Loving father of Maria (Frank) Fata, Lucy (Bill) Belcher- Carpino, Emilio (Julie) , Angelo, Anna (Emilio) DeRango, Paula (Paul) Stocco and Peter (Lucia). Fond grandfather of 22, great grandfather of many. Dear brother of Saveria (Joe) Morrone, the late Luigi (Lisa),...

Mar 5, 2024