Obituaries

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...

Nov 24, 2023

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Nov 21, 2023

Salvatore G. Modica, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023. Salvatore was the beloved husband of Rosa, nee Martorana, for 66 wonderful years; loving father of Francesca (Michael) Lipsey, Benedetto (Jennifer) Modica and Josephine Maria (Joseph) Perrine; dearest son of the late Francesca and Benedetto Modica; cherished grandfather of Michael Jr. (Lauren), Joseph (Paige) and Jonathan (Calli Filpovich)...

Nov 20, 2023

Maria Castagna nee Zoida, age 90.  Beloved wife of the lat Mario Castagna; loving mother of George (Josephine) Castagna, Tina (Joseph) Trotti, and Francesca (Steve) Latrofa; beloved daughter of the late Mario and Francesca Zoida nee Maiorana; fond grandmother of Mario, Marissa, Frankie, Gianna, Alysia (Steve), Michael, and Joey; dear sister of Nina (Roy) Digangi, Angela (George) Castagna, Vince (...

Nov 19, 2023

Michael James Engels, age 44, at rest on November 19, 2023. Loving son of Andrew and the late Jean (nee Rasmussen) Engels. Dear brother of Sara, and Tony Engels. Fond cousin and friend to many. Michael was an Eagle Scout with many boy scout troops. Visitation will take place on Friday November 24th, 2023 from 9:00 am until time of...

Nov 19, 2023

Ronald A. Bratko, age 80, loving husband dad and papa, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023. Ron was the loving husband of Carole, nee Dounias, for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Anthony Bratko, Deanna Cusumano, Kenneth (Kessie) Bratko and Anna (John) Krause; cherished grandfather of Emma, Veronica and Zoe Bratko, Sam, Sophia, Cole and Calvin Cusumano, Charleigh Bratko,...

Nov 18, 2023

Virgil R. ‘Smoke’ Rutili Jr., 81, at rest November 18, 2023.  Beloved husband of Consiglia ‘Celia’ Rutili nee Alongi.  Dear son of the late Virgil Sr. and Mildred Rutili nee Carbone.  Loving father of Joseph, Emily (Angelo Boccia) and John (Alicia nee Hubert).  Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Maria, Francesca, Anthony Paul, Samuel, Luca, Nicolette and Angelo Peter.  Dear brother of ...

Nov 18, 2023

Angeline M. Hanhardt nee Morici 96 of Deerfield, formerly of Edison Park. At Peace with Christ on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the  late William C.P.D.. Loving mother of the late Shari (the late Michael) Kertez, Candice, Sara (Anthony), Joene, Billie (Robert). Angela (Joel) and Edward. Cherished grandmother of Katherine, Michael, William, Jeffrey, Kristina, Angela, Annamarie, Daniel, the...

Nov 17, 2023

Medardo Alfano 95 of Norridge. At Peace with Christ Friday, November 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mafalda. Loving father of Caterina (Leo) Galati and Frank (Jamie). Cherished grandfather of Salvatore (Elizabeth), Michael (Alla), Domenica (Glenn), Gabriella, Frank M. (Alyssa), Nina Marie (David) and Nicole. Great grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Luigina and Italia. Fond uncle and great...

Nov 17, 2023

Sr. Mary Florence Schultz, CR, Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection.  Cherished and respected by her Sisters.  Loving daughter of the late John and Mary (Troska) Schultz.  Beloved sister of Francis and Angeline (Rathai), Norbert and Margaret (Linnihan), and the late Clement and Janet (Warmka), Philip, and Dorothy and Steve Horvat.  Dear aunt of many nieces,...