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Susan Miller

Susan Miller

Nov 19, 2024

Susan Miller age 81, Loving mother of Joseph (Debbie), Michael (Bea), Andrea (Moises), Donnie (Julie), Elmer (Theresa), Kevin (Megan), and the late John; Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many. Visitation Thursday, November 21, 3:00-8:00 pm and Friday, November 22, 8:00-9:15 am at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E Irving Park Road (at Prospect) Itasca. Interment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery....

Kimberly A. Hogan

Kimberly A. Hogan

Nov 14, 2024

Kimberly Ann "Kim" Hogan, 65, of Palatine, IL passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1959, at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. 

Kim lived a life filled with love, compassion, and a strong sense of community. A devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she brought joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her...

Thomas G. Gunther

Thomas G. Gunther

Nov 11, 2024

Thomas G. Gunther, age 80, Beloved husband of Theodora; Loving father of Alison (Tom) Mroz, and Mark (Sherry) Bruzek; Cherished Papa of Ryan, Addison, Dylan, and Gavin; Dear brother of Barbara (Mike) Halsema, and the late Richard (Marlene) Gunther; Dear son of the late Harold and the late Loretta Gunther; Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, November 13th,...

Joanne Kraus

Joanne Kraus

Nov 7, 2024

Joanne Rae (Korda) Kraus, 89, died Thursday November 7, 2024. Joanne was born in Chicago on February 26, 1935 to Francis Raymond (Ray) and Rose Marie (nee Lino) Korda.

Joanne was a proud graduate of East Leyden High School. She married Carl H. Kraus who passed away on July 11, 2014. She met Carl at a baseball game which she was...

Tom E. Greaves

Tom E. Greaves

Nov 2, 2024

Tom E. Greaves, 87, Beloved husband of the late Hilda; Dearest father of Stephen G. and Craig; Dear grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend of many.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial service for Tom & and his beloved wife Hilda on Friday November 8th from 3:00-8:00p.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca....

Patricia Kurzka

Patricia Kurzka

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Lynn Kurzka (McCoy)

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Lynn Kurzka, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patricia’s boundless energy, fierce loyalty, and unforgettable laughter left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Born to George and Helen McCoy (Barnes), Patricia was a lifelong advocate and steadfast support for her family and friends. She is...

Donald L. Tomasiewicz

Donald L. Tomasiewicz

Oct 29, 2024

Donald L. Tomasiewicz, ”Little Donny”, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Helen nee Sliwa; dear brother of John D (Pam nee Dzieglewicz), Doris (Richard E.) Edmeier and the late Sharon Tomasiewicz; devoted uncle of Dawn (Kevin) Langton, Cheryl Upchurch and Denise Upchurch (Matt Rowe); loving great uncle of Mackenzie Langton,...

Genevieve Ragnanese

Genevieve Ragnanese

Oct 26, 2024

Genevieve C. Ragnanese of Wood Dale passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2024. She was 96. 

Born to Italian immigrants in Chicago on February 9, 1928, Gen was the daughter of Rosario and Mary DiVincenzo. She married the love of her life, Joseph Ragnanese, Sr. in Chicago on September 28, 1952. The couple resided in Leyden...

Jean D. Svec

Jean D. Svec

Oct 22, 2024

Jean D. Svec, age 93 Beloved wife of the late Richard L. for 53 years; Loving mom of Valerie (Steve) Bilek, Laurie Svec (Ellen Hines), Richard N. (Laura) Svec, Gary (Kristina) Svec, and Terri Svec (Kelly Zabinski); Cherished grandma of Steven (Karen) Bilek, Brian (Pamela) Bilek, Michael Bilek, Stephanie Svec, Elizabeth Kasnicka (Brendan), Joshua Kasnicka, Gabrielle Svec (Isaac), and Robert...

John M. LoPresto

John M. LoPresto

Oct 15, 2024

John M LoPresto, 79, of Wood Dale, died peacefully on October 15th, 2024. Born October 29, 1944, in Loma Linda, California. He served with pride in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was the husband and best friend for 52 years to Lucille (Lu); Loving son of the late Martin and Serafina LoPresto; Dear brother to Nancy LoPresto...

James Jarems

James Jarems

Oct 15, 2024

James J. Jarems, Beloved Husband of Joanne (nee Gentile); Loving Father of Jimmy and Cherished Brother of Jerome “Jerry” (Kathy) and Jeanine (the late Wayne) Menth; Dear Brother-in-Law to Jay (Carole), Jimmy, Marianne, Terre, and Judy; Fond “Uncle Bo” and “Uncle Jim” to many nieces and nephews; a truly Reliable Friend to many, and Proud Daddy of JoJo (his husky)....

Andrzej Makuch

Andrzej Makuch

Oct 15, 2024

Andrzej Makuch 

Visitation Thursday, October 17th, 3:00 - 8:00 PM and Friday, October 18th, 8:00 AM until time of funeral, 8:45 AM at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca to Holy Ghost Church. Mass 9:00 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For funeral information: 630-250-8588 or www.oaksfh.com 

John "Jack" Joseph McNally

John "Jack" Joseph McNally

Oct 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Joseph McNally who went to paradise on October 14, 2024, at the age of 85, while at home together with his McNally 5. Jack was born on October 7, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois the devoted Son to the late Thomas and Margaret McNally. He was the beloved...

Virginia Lorraine Gosanko

Virginia Lorraine Gosanko

Oct 12, 2024

Virginia Lorraine Gosanko, age 87, Beloved wife of the late Robert “Gus” for 67 years; Loving mom of Catherine (Robert) Burnham and Sharon (Lance) Luka; Cherished grandma of Nicholas and Joseph Luka; Dear sister of the late John (Clara) Begley and dear sister in law of Clarence (Marilyn) Gosanko, Nicholas (the late Jackie) Gosanko, Steven (Patricia) Gosanko, Michele Gosanko, and...

William Langland

William Langland

Oct 10, 2024

William Alan Langland, age 74, Dear Dad of Amy (Jon) Marquardt, the late Craig Langland, and the late Kevin Langland; Cherished Zadie of Anthony (Bethany) Langland, Ryan Langland, Bryn Marquardt, and Blake Marquardt. Fond Brother of Linda (Steven) Kaplan, and Michael (the late Debbie) Langland. Fond Uncle, and Friend to many. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home....

Tyson Laine

Tyson Laine

Oct 8, 2024

Cecil Tyson Laine, age 77, Beloved husband of Cathie for 57 years; Loving dad of Georgeann (John) Scheirich. Joann Ramel, and Katie (Vince) Cortez; Cherished grandpa of Christopher (Rosie) Scheirich, Justin Ramel, Dylan Scheirich, Dana Gardner, Madison Scheirich, Tyson Gardner, Abigail Cortez, Brittany “Lu” McNaughton, and soon to be great grandfather of one. Dear brother of the late Charlie and...

David F. Waldenmeyer

David F. Waldenmeyer

Sep 29, 2024

David F. Waldenmeyer, 68, a lifetime resident of Bensenville, was a beloved husband to Anna Marie (née Tanzillo) and a loving father to Nick (Nikki). He cherished his role as a grandfather to his three beautiful granddaughters, Layla, Alina, and Lucy. Dave also leaves behind his siblings: Steve (Kris), Ruth Conniff, Mary Lake, Jane, and Deanna Schultz, along with his...

Rosaria Bacigalupo

Rosaria Bacigalupo

Sep 25, 2024

Rosaria Bacigalupo, 83, was born in Burgio, Sicily and resided in Elk Grove Village, IL. She passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Rosaria was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Bacigalupo; parents, Luca and Anna (Ferrantelli) Fasolo; her brother Liborio, sister Giannina, sister-in-laws Rosaria and Angelina, brother-in-law Silvestro, and her beloved son Frank. Rose leaves behind three...

Helena Larkin

Helena Larkin

Sep 25, 2024

Helena Larkin, age 92, Native of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Ralph J. Larkin; Loving mother of Julia (Walter) McNally, Dawn (Jim) Foley, Pam (Stan) Pasieka, Colleen (Marty) Scannell, and the late Ralph J. Jr. (Lisa) Larkin. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 23. Dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, 3:00-8:00...

Gerald Bolin

Gerald Bolin

Sep 18, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Bolin, age 93 died peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Elk Grove Village, IL. Jerry was born in Chicago, IL, the cherished son of the late Lester Bolin and Leone Millard, and Loving brother of Duane (Mary) Bolin. Jerry was a proud veteran of the US Army Flight Det, with Active Duty in Aurora, CO. where his passion...

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