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Linda Leeper

Linda Leeper

Oct 13, 2025

Linda Leeper, age 74, Beloved sister of Joyce and the late Barbara; Loving aunt of Matthew Harmon; Dear cousin of Greg Groves. Interment private.

Pat Traversa

Pat Traversa

Oct 11, 2025

Pat Traversa, Beloved wife of the late Michael; Loving mother of Philip and Matthew (Aleasha); Cherished grandma of Sophia, Scarlet, and Stella; Adored sister of Michael (Lisa), Randy (Monica), Caroline (Dennis), and the late Robert (Flora); Dear childhood friend of Jeff (Patty) Sarno; Fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday, October 15, 5:00-8:00 pm with a Service at...

Frederick J. Richter

Frederick J. Richter

Oct 10, 2025

Frederick J. Richter, age 95, resident of Addolorata Villa, 60-year resident of Elk Grove Village. Beloved husband of Anne nee McGuire; Dearest Father of Kathy (John) Brady, Fred, Margie (Paul) Ferreri, Judy (Mike) Mangini, Sue (Tom) Sattler, Terry (Ray) Kutella, & Nancy (Kevin) Doheny; Loving grandpa to 23 wonderful grandchildren and great grandpa to two future great-grandchildren; Dear brother of...

Kathryn Naughton

Kathryn Naughton

Oct 9, 2025

Kathryn “Kay” Naughton nee O’Sullivan, adored wife of John Naughton; dearest mother of Nora Naughton; loving daughter of the late John “Bud” and Jane nee Dugal; dear big sister of Celine, Patrick, Theresa Van Vossen, Mary O’Sullivan and the late Frank; treasured aunt of Patrick O’Sullivan, Matthew and Juliet Van Vossen, Sean Tauler, Kelly and Tim O’Sullivan, Danny and Meghan...

Ruth L. Schaefer

Ruth L. Schaefer

Oct 6, 2025

Ruth L. Schaefer, (nee Droege) age 98, of Elk Grove Village. Beloved wife of the late Robert F.; Loving mother of James (Martha), Thomas, Susan (Randall) Scheive, Paul (Karen) and the late Robert E.; Dear grandmother of Frank, Michael, Jacob, Zachary, and Matthew. Dear sister of the late James (Nancy) Droege. Beloved Aunt & Great Aunt to many who adored...

Della A. Exton

Della A. Exton

Oct 5, 2025

Della A. Exton nee Morris, age 100. Beloved wife of the late James; Dearest mother of Debbie, Kelly, the late Desmond, Seamus; Loving sister of Margaret Gilligan (Brendan), the late Jack (the late Mary) Morris, Kathleen (the late John) Donnelly, Ann (the late Tommie) Flannery, Noreen (the late Patrick) Forde, & Paddy (Gay) Morris; Dear aunt of many nieces and...

Leon Kolaski

Leon Kolaski

Oct 4, 2025

Leon J. Kolaski, age 82, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Leon was born in Chicago, IL to the late Leon and Rose Kolaski. Leon is survived by his beloved wife Lesly nee Pryor of 57 years; Loving father of Laura (David) Root, Patricia (Michael) O'Connor, and Karen Kolaski; Dear brother of Anthony (the...

Edna Stahl

Edna Stahl

Oct 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Auntie Edna Stahl (Sosnowski) on October 3, 2025. Edna was an amazing aunt, loving sister, and a true friend whose joyful spirit brightened the lives of everyone she met. Her warm heart, infectious laugh, and endless kindness touched countless lives. Born in Chicago on June 3, 1942, to Eugene and...

Daniel J. Sheehy

Daniel J. Sheehy

Sep 17, 2025

Daniel J. Sheehy passed away peacefully shortly before his 90th birthday on September 17, 2025. Beloved husband for 65 years of Patricia nee Reilly; Loving father of John, Robert (Amy), Joseph (Jeanine); Cherished grandfather of Colleen, Aidan, Ally, Connor, Kyle, Liam (Sydni) and future great-grandfather of Liam and Sydni’s son due in January; Fond brother of Joan (Nino) Teresi; Dear...

James G. Borowski

James G. Borowski

Sep 15, 2025

James G. Borowski, age 79, of Wood Dale. Beloved husband of Edward Asauskas; Loving brother of Raymond (Carol) Borowski and Terry (Jeff) Starr; Dear son of the late Raymond and Emily; Proud Retired Army Veteran. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home. For funeral info 630-250-8588 or oaksfh.com.

Martin J. O'Connell Jr.

Martin J. O'Connell Jr.

Sep 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martin J. O’Connell, 77, of Spring Hill, TN. Marty passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He is leaving behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, wisdom, humility, and integrity.

Marty was born in Chicago, IL on March 21st, 1948, to Martin and Ellen (Cremin) O’Connell. After Ellen’s early passing, Marty...

Thomas Victor Sepka

Thomas Victor Sepka

Aug 31, 2025

Thomas Victor Sepka age 88; Beloved husband of Anne nee Cascio for 66 years; Loving father of Anna Marie (Steve) Dorner, Thomas J. (Jeanie), Mary Nummer, William (Effie) and Lisa (Craig) Harris; Cherished grandfather of Chrissy (Josh) Slavin, Gina (Kyle) Fenwrick, Alicia (Michael) Cahill, Joseph (Rosanne) Sepka, Michael Nummer, Anthony Sepka, Kathryn (Cory) Rakes, Annalisa Calendo, Jackson Sepka, Michael Sepka...

Betty J. Nielsen

Betty J. Nielsen

Aug 30, 2025

Betty J. Nielsen (nee Felke), age 97, Beloved wife of the late Glenn; dearest mother of Janet (Rod) Harlander, Loving grandmother of Jamie (Mike) Espinosa and Brett Harlander. Visitation will take place on Monday, September 8th from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. The Funeral Service will begin at...

Delores A. Bronars

Delores A. Bronars

Aug 26, 2025

Delores A. Bronars (nee Schendel), age 95, beloved wife of the late Henry; Dearest mother of Paulette (Tom) Kucera, Stephen, and Cyndee (John) Oettel; Loving grandmother of Josh Kucera, Toni and Matt Bronars, and Lindsey Oettel.

Family and Friends will meet for Visitation on Tuesday, September 2nd at 10:00 A.M. until Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. at Holy Ghost Church, 254 N...

Sandra Claudine Meade

Sandra Claudine Meade

Aug 23, 2025

Sandra Claudine Meade, age 74, Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” William Meade, Loving wife of Vernon Jadrich; Loving mother of Heather Marie (Patrick) Hafner and Kristen Joy (Daniel) Allen; Cherished grandma of Alejandra, Declan, Jayce, and Leah; mother to Honorary daughter of Mina Brandon. Sandra was a former volleyball coach for an adult league at the Wood Dale...

Peter Anwar

Peter Anwar

Aug 20, 2025

Peter Anwar, age 63, Beloved son of Lillian and the late Hamid (Harry) Anwar; Dearest father of Elizabeth “Lizzy” and Paul; Loving brother of Haroon, Hussein “Andy” and Hamid Jr. “Moe”; Captain of Double Trouble; President of Advanced Metalcraft, Inc.

 Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home. For funeral info 630-250-8588 or oaksfh.com

James L. Moore

James L. Moore

Aug 18, 2025

James L. Moore, a long-time Itasca resident, passed away at age 78. Beloved husband of the late Sara; Loving father of James (Michelle), Michael (Keriann), and Jennie (Michael) Pentz; Cherished grandfather of Andeara, Jimmy, Aidan, Connor, Emma, Maggie, Evalyn, Patrick, and Mariella; Dear great-grandfather of Jorja and Tristan; Fond brother of Sue Anhalt and the late Bob Moore; Beloved son...

Wallace "Wally" Szczekocki

Wallace "Wally" Szczekocki

Aug 17, 2025

Wally J. Szczekocki, age 76, Beloved husband of Leona; Loving father of Margaret (Paul) Buckle, the late Dave Szczekocki, and the late Diana Schardan; Cherished grandfather of Gabriella Roman, and the late Billy Schardan; Fond brother of Stanley (the late Irene) Szczekocki, and the late Harriet (the late Jack) Raich; Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear son of...

Randy Okrzesik

Randy Okrzesik

Aug 3, 2025

Randy Okrzesik, age 66 of Itasca, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband to Kathy of 43 years; proud father of Jason (Nicole), Sean (Nikki), and Evan (Morgan); cherished grandpa of Beckam, Camden, and Kennedy; adored brother of Bob, Nancy, and Sandee; and brother-in-law of Bob, Ed, and Mark; loving son of the...

Roy Edward Rinaldi

Roy Edward Rinaldi

Jul 31, 2025

Roy Edward Rinaldi Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann; Loving dad of Tracie Jahnke, Robert (Cadence) Hendry IV, Christopher Rinaldi, Ryan (Melissa) Rinaldi; Cherished grandpa of Kelly Jahnke, Cassie Hendry, Jacob Rinaldi, Owen Rinaldi, Russell “Ethan” Egner and great grandpa of Violette. Dear brother of the late Joseph Rinaldi, the late William Rinaldi, and the late Lois Madsen. Friend...

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