Obituaries

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...

Nov 26, 2023

Romana Calabrese 93 . At rest Sunday, November 26, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Leonardo. Loving mother of Flora (Vito) Comes. Cherished grandmother of Freddie and Gia. Dear sister of the late Mario, the late Rufina, the late Vito, the late Vincenzo, the late Michele, the late Nina and the late Nicola. Fond aunt and great aunt to many....

Nov 26, 2023

Michelle Marie Martinez 45 of Logan Square . At rest Sunday, November 26, 2023. Loving mother of Julian Velez, Tristan and Hailie Sandoval. Beloved daughter of Jackie Dixon and the late Felix Martinez. Cherished granddaughter of Thomas and the late Gloria Kozlowski and the late Carmen Martinez. Dear sister of Katie, Carmen and Kay Kay. Fond niece, cousin and...

Nov 25, 2023

Joan M. Jones, nee Koeller, 89, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023.  Joan was the loving mother of Robert W. Jones, Debra A. (Robert) McCarthy, Gail M. (Lisa von Dellen), Gary T. (Marsha) and the late James (Sandra) and the late Daniel Jones; dearest daughter of the late Ethel and Walter Koeller; cherished grandmother of Denise McCarthy, Lauren (Kevin)...

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Butler nee Johnson, 68, at rest November 24, 2023.  Beloved wife of Larry for 31 wonderful years.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Rose Butler.  Dear daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Johnson.  Loving sister of Carol (Doug) Mee, Christine (Alvin) Thayer, and Michael (Gail) Johnson.  Fond aunt and great aunt of many.  Mary enjoyed life to its fullest spending...

Nov 24, 2023

Bernadette Pryor, nee Slowik, 89, passed away November 24, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Harry Z. Pryor.  Loving mother of Donna (Edward) Dernulc, Mark (Gina) Pryor, and the late Karen Pryor.  Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Felicia), Jenna, Markie, Jillian, and Drew.  Blessed great grandmother of Elliana and Aria.  Fond aunt of Gregg (Faye) Blaszak and Rick (Chris) Blaszak, and...