Helen Apostolos
Dec 9, 2023
Helen Apostolos passed away in Elmwood Park, Illinois of natural causes on December 9, 2023. Helen was born in Oak Park/Chicago, Illinois in 1926 to the late Peter and Anastasia (née Trakas) Apostolos, who both emigrated from Greece in the early 1900s. Helen grew up during the depression, was an exceptional student, earned a place at DePaul University, and worked...
Marilyn Salomonson
Dec 8, 2023
Marilyn Salomonson, age 93, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 4:03 PM at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL. Services will immediately follow. The internment will...
Leroy Plier
Dec 8, 2023
Leroy Phillip Plier, born to life to Frank Plier and Clara Plier (Metz) on August 1, 1940 at Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. His childhood home was at 4328 N. Hirschberg Avenue in Schiller Park, a home his father built in 1926. Leroy was born to eternal life on December 8, 2023. SURVIVED BY David Plier (son) and...
Vittorio Verrecchia
Dec 7, 2023
Vittorio Antonio Verrecchia, 49, of Norridge, Illinois, died peacefully at his home. He is preceded in death by his father Vittorio, whom he adored. He is survived by his beloved mother, Rosina (nee Izzi) and his loving sisters, Carmina (Domenico) Ciccone and Emilia (David) Scott. He was the dear uncle of Mary Rose (Christian) Giacalone and Dina (David) Andrejek and...
Dennis D'Amato
Dec 7, 2023
Dennis M. D'Amato, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2023, with his family at his side. Dennis was the beloved husband of Daryl, nee Nordby, for 47 wonderful years; loving father of Matthew W. (Deanna) and Christopher D. D'Amato; cherished Papa of Grace, Noah, Faith and Chloe; dearest son of the late Rita and Oscar...
Jean Orlando
Dec 6, 2023
Jean Orlando, 100, at rest December 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Orlando. Loving mother of Samuel (the late Joanne) Orlando, Marily (Bill) Cook, and the late Joanne Orlando. Cherished grandmother of Marla, John, Joe, Julie, and Anthony. Great grandmother of eight. Dear sister and aunt to many. All services are private. Info: 708-456-8300
Joseph Bontempo
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...
Garry Hickerson
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...
Phillip Tinerella
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,...
Michael Gallardo
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...
Jean Brown
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...
Charlene Szczepanski
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...
Anthony Daddono, Md
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...
Nathan Breen
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...
Sharon Sonnenberg
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;...
Barbara Degryse
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...
Basil Del Giudice
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...
Celeste Elliott
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...
Robert Kelliher
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...
Thomas Piechaczek
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...
