Rosa Maria Hurtado
Feb 1, 2026
Rosa Maria Hurtado, age 70, passed away on February 1, 2026. Beloved wife to Felipe Hurtado and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin to many. Visitation for Rosa will take place on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Illinois. Funeral Friday, beginning at the funeral home at...
Salvatore "Sal" LaScola
Feb 1, 2026
Salvatore “Sal” LaScola April 14, 1938 — February 1, 2026
Salvatore “Sal” LaScola, beloved husband of the late Dorothea (née Raitano) LaScola. Cherished son of the late Stephen and Josephine (née Siracuse) LaScola. Loving father of JoAnn (Michael) McCann and Laurie (Daniel) Romanazzi. Cherished “Poppy” of Brendan McCann (Lauren), Dina Fox (Matthew), Danielle DiMenna (Greg), and Liam McCann (Maddy Finn). Proud...
Leokadia Pieczko
Jan 31, 2026
Leokadia Pieczko (nee Wloszczynska) age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 31, 2026. Leokadia was the beloved wife of the late Kazimierz; loving mother of Mariola (the late Stanislaw) Lopuski, Bonnie (Mark) Bielat and Andy (Deanna) Pieczko; dear daughter of the late Maria and Anastaszy Wloszczynska; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Joanna) Lopuski, Eric (Kristen) and Jason...
Mary Mellett
Jan 30, 2026
Mary E. "Mamie" Mellett, Age 84, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Ellen and Patrick Mellett; dearest sister of the late Patrick (late Mary Anne) and late James (the late Mary) Mellett; fond aunt of Sheila (Tom) Mruk, Mike and Charlie (Jennifer) Mellett; great aunt of Sean Mellett, Hannah Mruk,...
Janet Lee Robertson
Jan 30, 2026
Janet Lee Robertson (nee LaRocca) , Age 72, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2026. Janet was the beloved wife of Riley W. "Wayne" for 53 wonderful years; loving mother of Amanda, Ashley, Austin and the late Wesley Robertson; dear daughter of the late Mary Jean Bowers and Rocco Thomas LaRocca; step daughter of the late Charles Bowers; cherished grandmother...
Michael J. Learnahan
Jan 28, 2026
Michael Learnahan, at the heartfelt age of 81, peacefully left this world on January 28, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. His presence was a beacon of kindness, strength, and boundless love. Michael was a caring father to Karen L. Brown (Ron Mokry) and Suni C. (Kevin) Martin, a beloved son to the late Jeannette and...
Benucia Abdullah
Jan 27, 2026
Benucia (nee Stainhaus) Abdullah, lovingly known to all as Lucy, was born on August 20, 1935, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She was a woman whose life was defined by love, strength, courage, generosity, and an open heart that welcomed everyone who crossed her path.
Lucy was the kind of person people never forgot. She loved deeply, gave freely, and...
Martin Graham
Jan 25, 2026
Martin David Graham (October 23, 1958 - January 25, 2026)
Martin David Graham, 67, passed away January 25, 2026, outliving the Bears’ Super Bowl hopes by one week.
Born October 23rd, 1958, to David Francis and Mary Ellen (née Casey), Marty was the eldest of five children, and grew up in Old Irving Park. A neighborhood guy, he met his future wife,...
Vitantonio 'Tony' Berardi
Jan 25, 2026
Vitantonio “Tony” Berardi, a man of profound character, tireless work ethic, and a legendary heart, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. In a final act of devotion, Tony was reunited with his beloved wife, Maria “Nina,” on January 25th—what would have been their 59th wedding anniversary.Born in the coastal town of Mola di Bari in Puglia, Italy, Tony’s...
Leontyna Stepkowski
Jan 25, 2026
Leontyna Stepkowski, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1932, in Poland, to the late Jozef and Maria Twarowski. A kind, loving, and devoted mother and grandmother, Leontyna was known for her gentle nature, quiet strength, and strong faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Leontyna...
Gary Michael Medina
Jan 24, 2026
Gary Michael Medina, 54, was called to heaven January 24, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Gary was born on July 19, 1971, to Ted and Laurie Medina. Gary had a great thirst for knowledge, and he received his Bachelor of Arts from Roosevelt University in 1997. Later, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lakeland...
Calogero "Lio" Cipriano
Jan 24, 2026
Calogero "Lio" Cipriano, age 74, peacefully passed away on January 24, 2026. Lio was the beloved husband of Marina (nee Stanfa) for almost 50 wonderful years; loving father of Francesca (Marc) Macias, Concetta "Cettina" (Adam) Gacka and Cristina (Peter) Alfano; dear son of the late Francesca and Girolamo Cipriano; cherished nonno of Michael and Marcello Macias, Sawyer and Sienna Gacka...
Ralph C Kudsk
Jan 24, 2026
Ralph C. Kudsk age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Ralph was born on May 15, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George Kudsk and the late Victoria (nee Hanlock) Kudsk. Loving brother of Dorothy (the late Howard) Litland, Ronald (the late Kathleen) Kudsk. Fond uncle of Michele (Jerome) Hess, Deborah (Frank) Bartell, James Litland and Brian...
Angeline Palombella
Jan 23, 2026
Angeline Palombella nee Coletto, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Lou (Sandy) Palombella and Mary (Tom) Grisaffi; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Stella Coletto nee Signorelli; fond grandmother of Marisa (Brad), Andrea, Paul (Nora), and Michael; great grandmother of 3 grandsons; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family would like to...
Joanne M Orrico
Jan 23, 2026
Joanne (Joan Kalinowski) Orrico of Norridge, passed away on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on April 18th, 1934 and was raised in Chicago. Joan was a beloved wife of Pasquale (Pat) Orrico for almost 60 years; Dedicated mother of Larry (Ranae Yockey) and Laura (Peter Catalano); Loving grandmother (“gramcracker”) of Bianca (Dave Prentis),...
Maria Miceli
Jan 20, 2026
Maria Miceli, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Maria was born in Monreale, outside of the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy, to the late Giovanni D’Acquisto and Rosalia (née Madonia) D’Acquisto. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Miceli and a devoted mother to Rosalia Males (Kevin Duffy) and the late Grace Miceli. Maria was...
John Richard Nicosia
Jan 19, 2026
John R. Nicosia, age 92, longtime resident of the Northwest side of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. John was the beloved husband of Joan R. (nee Stackiewicz) for 71 wonderful years; loving father of Sharon (the late Ken) Stipta and the late Paul (Bridgette), Steven, Jeffrey and David Nicosia; cherished grandfather of Timothy David Nicosia; dear son...
Frances A. Gems
Jan 19, 2026
Frances Gems (1925-2026)
Frances “Fran” Gems, nee DiBenedetto, 100, of Chicago passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 19, 2026. Fran was the beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Gems. She is survived by her 3 children, Gerald R.Gems (Gertrude), John Gems (Peggy), and Anita (Lionel) Vega. She was the loving Grandmother of 8 (Jeremy Kroner, Dan Vega,...
Barbara Grau
Jan 19, 2026
Barbara M. Grau, nee Costabile, 87, at rest January 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Grau. Loving sister of the late Joan (Joseph) DeBell, the late Maryann (George) Frugoli, and the late Jane (the late Arthur) Poulos. Dear sister-in-law of Linda (the late Donald) Kittredge, and Jim (Elyse) Grau. Fond aunt of the late Robin Frugoli, Scott...
Benero Martinez
Jan 18, 2026
Benero Martinez retired sergeant with the Chicago Police Department and current U.S. Marshall, Age 82 passed away on January 18, 2026. Benero was the beloved husband of Rita (nee Morales for 63 wonderful years ); loving father of Rita Marie (Ken) Pappas, Frank Rico Martinez, and Benny Rico (Claudia) Martinez and Michelle Martinez; dear son of the late Aurea (Aponte)...
