Maureen M. Hickey
Mar 20, 2026
Maureen M. Hickey, beloved mother of 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on March 20, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Maureen was preceded in death by her husband Jim and is survived by her sister Joanne Tyrrell, and Maureen’s children, Eileen (Robert) McGivney, James (Jennifer) Hickey,...
Janet Kittner
Mar 19, 2026
Janet Kittner (nee DeGeorge) age 102, passed away on March 19, 2026. Janet was born on February 12, 1924 to the late Nick and the late Frances. Janet is preceeded in death by her loving husband Harold P. (Hutch) Kittner. Janet is survived by her dear children Nicholas Kittner and Patricia (Paul) Godek. Fond sister the late Frank (the late...
May D Nelson
Mar 18, 2026
May D. Nelson age 94, passed away on March 18, 2026. May was born May 31, 1931 in Chicago, to the late Harry G. Heimberger and the late Alice V. (Long) Heimberger. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Nelson. Loving friend to caregivers Hildeliza and Jeanette.
Being a proud Alumni of SteinMetz College Prep class of 1949, she served as...
Angelo Santucci
Mar 17, 2026
Angelo Santucci, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 17, 2026. Angelo was the beloved husband of Domenica DiPietra for 18 wonderful years; loving father of Sarah (Angelo) Vitulli, and step father of Rosie Incandela and Joseph Vincent; dear son of Vince (Paula Colon) Santucci and the late Judith (nee Kundert) Holmer; cherished grandfather of Luciana and...
Maria 'Mia' Mele
Mar 16, 2026
Maria ‘Mia’ Mele, 88, at rest March 16, 2026. Loving mother of Michael Mele and the late Carlo Mele. Cherished daughter of the late Michael and Rita Grisolia. Very beloved grandmother and great grandmother of many children in Park Ridge. Dear sister of Salvatore Grisolia, Alfonso (Rosa) Grisolia, the late Concetta Grisolia, the late Mario (Raffaella) Grisolia, the late Marco...
Elisabetta Pierri
Mar 14, 2026
Elisabetta "Betty" Pierri (nee Bozzi) age 89, passed away on March 14, 2026. Betty was the beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Denise S. Pierri and Nancy E. Pierri; dear daughter of the late Nunziata and Oronzo Bozzi; cherished grandmother of Frank A. Pierri and Frank P. Columbia; dearest sister of the late John Bozzi and the...
Anthony J. Lupo Sr.
Mar 14, 2026
Anthony John Lupo, 77, of Norridge, founder of Cumberland Chapels Funeral Home, passed away on March 14th, 2026. He came into the world in the fall, to brighten things before everything went all gray and lifeless. And he left us in the spring, knowing we would be ok as the days grew longer, greener and more full of hope. In...
Nick Pinto
Mar 12, 2026
Nick G. Pinto, 84, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2026.
Nick was born on August 31, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Antoinette (Toni) Salvato-Pinto, with whom he shared a loving marriage for over 30 years. They were united in marriage on December 12, 1995.
He was the son of the late Nick and Jennie...
Carol Gricus
Mar 12, 2026
Carol Gricus nee Mack, age 82, passed away with her loving daughter at her side. Carol was the beloved wife of the late Vance V. Gricus; devoted mother of Deb (Jim) Caragiulo; dear daughter of the late Helen and Ernest Mack; loving Doggy mom to Ollie and Cookie; dearest sister of the late Ernie (the late Sis) Mack; and fond...
Chelsea Roo Faro Dolinar-Hikawa
Mar 12, 2026
Chelsea Roo Faro Dolinar-Hikawa passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois as the result of a stroke. Chelsea was born to Sunnie Hikawa and John Dolinar on July 4, 1974 and was always convinced that the fireworks were in her honor. She was a member of the class of 1992 at Francis W. Parker school, the alma...
Paul Tscherwenka
Mar 12, 2026
Paul Tscherwenka, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. Born on November 12, 1934, in Yugoslavia, Paul immigrated to the United States in 1959, where he built a life centered on hard work, family, and the traditions he carried from his homeland.
Paul was a skilled carpenter by trade and took great pride in his craftsmanship. Known for his...
Elmer A. Hansen
Mar 10, 2026
Elmer A. Hansen, 73, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026.Elmer was known for his easygoing nature, warm sense of humor, and the phrase he often shared with those around him: “Life’s just peachy.” He brought laughter and comfort to friends, family, and everyone lucky enough to know him.Throughout his career, Elmer worked with pride as...
Mario LaFronza
Mar 9, 2026
Mario LaFronza, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 9, 2026. Mario was the beloved son of the late Arcangela and Giuseppe LaFronza; dear brother of Frank (Sera) LaFronza, Nicoletta (the late Michele) LoRusso, Jacob and the late Vincenzo (Matilda) LaFronza, and he was a fond nephew, uncle and cousin to many.
Visitation Monday, March 16, 2026, from...
Louis E. Gasior
Mar 9, 2026
Louis E. "Lou" Gasior, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Lou was the beloved husband of Ruth Ann (nee Tylinski) for 53 wonderful years; loving father of Tina A. and Michael A. Gasior; dear son of the late Helen and Albert Gasior; dearest brother in law of Barbara Jambrosek and fond uncle of Tommy, Scott and Jennifer.
Lou...
Carmen Hanson
Mar 9, 2026
Carmen M. Hanson age 81, passed away on March 9, 2026. Carmen was born on September 9, 1944 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and resided on the far northwest side of Chicago. Carmen was the former wife of Thomas Hanson and loving partner of Dale Silberzahn. Beloved mother of Michael (Anna) Hanson, Jennifer (Juan Carlos) Morales and the late Steven...
Letizia Panvino
Mar 8, 2026
Letizia Panvino nee Giaquinta, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Letizia is the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Panvino, for 65 wonderful years; loving mother of Angelo J. (Anna) and Anthony G. (Linda) Panvino; beloved daughter of the late Giuseppe and Barbara Giaquinta; fond grandmother of Alexander Joseph (Jacqueline), Nicholas Giuseppe (Kirstin) and Arlynda Letizia (Nicholas...
Bozena "Bonnie" Bielat
Mar 8, 2026
Bożena “Bonnie” Bielat (née Pieczko), age 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Bonnie was born in Poland on December 28, 1964, to the late Kazimierz and the late Leokadia Pieczko. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished sister and aunt whose warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Mary L Kloss
Mar 8, 2026
Mary L. Kloss, 98, at rest March 8, 2026. Devoted wife of the late Melvin George Kloss for nearly 50 years. Loving mother of Robert (Cheryl) Kloss, Margaret (Tom) Koludrovic, and the late Katherine Kloss. Beloved grandmother of Kathryn (Steve), Jack (Kathy), Maggie (Brian), Alina, and John; great grandmother of George, Alex, Evelyn, Lily, and James. Dear sister of Judy...
Lt. Robert Hanley Kahn
Mar 7, 2026
Lieutenant (retired) Robert H. Kahn, age 95, star #2131 Illinois State Police, beloved husband of Marianna Kahn nee Wrzosek, loving son of the late Albert Kahn, his late dear mother Sylvia Kahn, dear brother of the late Richard Kahn (late Millie), sister-in-law Anna (Victor) Niziolek, fond niece of Agata (Christopher) Jurkiewicz MD, fond niece of Nicole (Pawel MD, PhD) Zymek,...
Gene George Gopon
Mar 6, 2026
Gene G. Gopon, born January 16, 1944, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 82.
Gene was a dedicated family man, respected professional in the insurance industry, and a devout Catholic. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Northland Insurance Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was later named Chairman of The Northland Group. Under...
