Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

David F. Ertl, age 73.  Dear companion of the late Nancy A. Chelovich for 31 years. Son of the late Werner and Florence Ertl nee Wittke; step-son of Carole Ertl; brother to Warner Ertl, Joseph (Wanda) Ertl, Janie Guthrie, Jonathan Ertl, Steve (Lisa) Ertl, and Wally Huber; father of Timothy (Charlene) Ertl and Sandy (Stacey) Dendy; grandfather to 5 grandkids;...

Oct 9, 2023

Dorothy June Hoffner, just months short of her 105th birthday, died peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home at Brookdale Senior Living, in Chicago where she lived independently. Just one week before her death Dorothy completed her second sky dive, a feat which has been submitted for certification to the Guiness Book of World Records as oldest person...

Oct 7, 2023

Henry Marin, age 78, passed way peacefully on October 7, 2023. Henry was the loving father of Jon Paul Hunt Marin and Henry Hunt Marin; dearest son of the late Rufina Haydee Bonilla Marin and the late Henry Marin Fernandez; cherished grandfather of Jack Theo Marin; beloved brother of Teresita de Jesus Marin Garcia; fond uncle of Laura, Vivian, Richard...

Oct 7, 2023

Leonor Camacho De Benavides, age 83, at rest on October 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Carlos A. (Ana Julia), Eduardo (Gloria), Anabeatriz (the late Obed) Melendez, Fernando (Gloria), Leonor, Adriana L.(Francisco) Rosas, Francisco, Monica (Ivan) Rivera and Jaime. Cherished Abuela of Omar, Carlos Eduardo, Carolina, Lina Marcela, Maria Fernanda, Fabio Eduardo, Daniel, Michelle, Camila, Juan...

Oct 6, 2023

Elizabeth Smeriglio, nee Scarpelli  age 92, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Cherished mother of Joseph (Concetta), Rocco Jr. (Andrea), Chiara (late Christopher) Zelko; devoted Nonna of Nicholas, Michael, Francesca (Teddy) Guzek, Emilia (Vince) Fabbri, Rocco Vincent, Francesco, Joseph and Antonio. Great Nonna of Luciano. Dear sister of the late Frank (Janet)  Scarpelli,...

Oct 6, 2023

Terry Desmond, 79, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away on October 6, 2023. Born on May 18, 1944, in Chicago, IL, Terry lived a life dedicated to service and community. Terry began his career as a much-loved middle school teacher in Sycamore, IL. He then served three terms as the County Clerk and Recorder in DeKalb County, IL. Later, he...

Oct 6, 2023

Judy A. Smith nee Morvay 76. At Peace with Christ Friday, October 6, 2023. Beloved wife of Dale. Loving mother of Stacy Smith Scalzo and Jennifer Smith (Barry O’Neill ) beloved daughter of the late Emil and the late Lillian Morvay. Cherished grandmother of Louis James. Dear sister of James Morvay (Kary Walker),. Fond Sister in law of Lou (Sheila...

Oct 5, 2023

Serafina Evola, age 75, at rest on October 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Antonino for 52 loving years. Loving mother of Joe (Rebecca) Evola and Joanne (Justin) Frazier. Dear Nonna of Kiara and Serafina. Dear sister of the late Michele (Angela) Biundo and the late Giuseppe (the late Giuseppina) Biundo. Fond Zia, cousin and friend to many. Visitation will take...

Oct 5, 2023

Joseph Carlotta age 90, at rest on October 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of Mary (nee Calabrese). Loving father of Paula (Carl) Quanstrom, Carlo Carlotta and Frances Carlotta-Paja (Eugene Paja). Loving Nonno of Katrina (Drew) Winkel, Gabriella Carlotta, Alexandria Paja,Cayla Quanstrom, Annalia Paja. Great grandfather of Lucas Winkel. Visitation for Joseph will take place on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 3:00...

Oct 5, 2023

Wieslawa Czauderna nee Turek, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023. Beloved wife of Roman Czauderna; loving mother of Selena (Vito D'Aniello) Siwek, Kasia (Paul) Lappo, and Pawel (Irena) Czauderna; fond grandmother of Bart (Nancy Mok) and Mike (Nicolette Ries) Bieszczad, Arthur Siwek, Amy, Filip and Eva Czauderna, Marco, Paolo and Enza Lappo; dear sister of Kazimera and...

Oct 4, 2023

Mara Picchi (nee Mazzoni) age 91, at rest on October 4, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Picchi for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother of Frank (Debra nee Gonio) and Larry (Julie nee McEnery). Cherished Nonna to Kyle (Bridget), Nicole, Melissa and Mia. Dear sister of Tina (the late Ercole) Picchi, Joe (Maria) Mazzoni, Angelo (Elsa) Mazzoni and the...

Oct 3, 2023

Patrick Fleming  55 C.F.D.  of Edison Park.   At rest Tuesday, October 3, 2023.Loving father of Aidan. Beloved son of Margaret and the late LeRoy. Dear brother of Mary (the late Larry) Buckley, Kelli (Kevin) Crawford, Christopher (Lisa), Dan (the late Mary), Shannon (Michael) Bergeson. Fond nephew, cousin and uncle to many. Visitation Thursday, October 12 th from 3:00 to...

Oct 3, 2023

Lucja Kosydar, 59, passed away on October 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Zbigniew Kosydar. Loving mother of Damian and Beata. Dear daughter of the late Józef and Czesława Zegar. Dearest sister of Marek, Elżbieta, Dorota, the late Jerzy, Krzysztof, Agnieszka and Joanna. Fond sister-in-law and aunt. Loving friend to many. Visitation will take place on Monday, October 9, 2023 from...

Oct 3, 2023

Dennis H. Stefanowicz, Sr., former Fire Chief of the Norwood Park Fire Protection District, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023. Dennis was the beloved husband of Diane, nee Costello, for 60 wonderful years; loving father of Carrie (Kevin) McGoldrick, Dennis, Jr. (Cheryl) Stefanowicz and Katherine (Dean) Grossart; dearest son of the late Geraldine and Henry Stefanowicz; cherished...

Oct 2, 2023

Melissa Ann Fligelman 34, At rest Monday, October 2 nd . Beloved daughter of Elizabeth and the late Lester. Dear sister of Lester Jr., (Iris), Catherine, Nicole, Kerri and Krystal. Loving aunt of Alana and Jared. Fond niece, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Friday, October 6 th from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS)...

Oct 2, 2023

Antonio Stellabotte, age 92, of Chicago. Born in Castelluccio VM, Italy. Antonio passed away, as the sun rose, with his loving family on October 2, 2023, after a valiant battle with COPD, after living a full, yet hard life throughout Europe and America. Antonio was the beloved husband of the late Adele (nee Basso). Devoted father of Pina (Robert) Bullock,...

Oct 1, 2023

Pam Margelewski 71. At Peace with Christ Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Bill and Michael (Cory) . Beloved daughter of the late William and the late Mary Laurix. Dear sister of Joe and Mark. Fond aunt and great aunt to many.  Highest degree in the Women of the Moose Collegian, River Park 780. Affectionately...

Sep 29, 2023

Betty Lou Barbara Shipan, nee Schmidt, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023. Betty was the beloved wife of the late Charles J.; loving mother of Mary Mathias and Charles R. (Katherine) Shipan; dearest daughter of the late Susan and Harry Schmidt; cherished grandmother of Jason and Jonathan Mathias, Jeffrey (Rebecca) Shipkin and Rebecca Shipan; great grandmother of...

Sep 29, 2023

David Scott Jacobs, 61, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2023.

Dave was born on September 14, 1962, in Inglewood, CA to Jean L. Jacobs and the late Edward C. Jacobs.

Dave will be dearly missed by those he loved most in life: his loving wife Sinead;...

Sep 29, 2023

Roberta E. Krutzikowsky nee Law, age 83, passed away peacefully September 29, 2023. Wife of the late Heinz Krutzikowsky; loving mother of Karl Krutzikowsky, Keri Thonn and Kristen (Leonard) Trentadue; fond grandmother of Anthony Longo, Nicole (Josh) Fulton, Maria (Brandon) Webb, Tyler Thonn and Daniella Trentadue; dear sister of the late Robert (Gloria) Law; fond aunt to many. Visitation will...