OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2024

Carol L. Weidmann, of Rochelle, IL, passed away Monday evening, January 29, 2024, at The Moorings Nursing Home of Arlington Heights. Carol had just celebrated her 77th birthday, on January 13, 2024, surrounded by birthday cake, candles, and a loving family.

Carol was born to Erhardt Weidmann and Eileen (Schillaire) Weidmann at the Cuneo Hospital in Chicago, IL in 1947. The...

Jan 28, 2024

James Brendan Penny, known to his loved ones as Jim, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 28 2024, in Schaumburg, IL He was born on July 31, 1933, in Dublin, Ireland, in the Cabra neighborhood. Jim was a remarkable individual with a rich and diverse life.  At the age of 13, Jim received his leaving certificate from...

Jan 26, 2024

Rose Prena nee Roszkowski, Beloved wife of the late William; Loving mother of Bill (Debbie), Pam (Mike) Crawford, Dan (Joan), Joe (Trina), Karen (Mike) Niecestro, Mary Prena, and Judy Prena; Cherished grandma of Bryan, Sean, Bill, Rosemary, Alice, Sarah, Patty, Stefanie, Jacky, Lauren, Cassie, Greg, Dan, David, Joe, Steven, Austin, Christopher, and Julia. Loving great grandmother of 20; Dear sister...

Jan 18, 2024

William T. Hepperle, age 76, Beloved husband of Marlene nee Zerfahs; Loving father of Karen Warren and William A. (Shawna); Cherished grandfather of EliseRose, Everett, and Edward Warren; Dear brother of Barbara (the late John) Keane, Laurette (Michael) Lupo, and Thomas Hepperle; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers donations to American Lung Association would be...

Jan 17, 2024

Robert “Skip” Valle  Beloved husband of Jennie nee Gattuso;  Loving dad of Rikki Renee (Nicholas) Schullo; Loving Papa to Sofia Marie Schullo; Dear brother of Donna (Donald) Polz and brother-in-law of Susan Gattuso; Dear uncle and godfather of Caitlin (Thomas) Cellini; Devoted son of the late Bob and Evelyn Valle; Fond friend of many. 1964 graduate of St. Mel’s High...

Jan 15, 2024

Peter Cicero   Loving brother of Carolyn Cicero and Charles Cicero; Loving son of the late Charles and Mary; Dear cousin, nephew, godfather and friend of many. Visitation Friday, January 26th  3:00 – 8:00 PM and Saturday, January 27th  8:00 AM  until time of funeral, 9:30 AM at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca...

Jan 15, 2024

Anna Gagliani nee Martinelli age 90; Loving wife of the late Peter. Cherished Mom of Linda Gagliani (Mark Hoffman), Sandra Gagliani and the late Monica Maria; Treasured Nonna of John Peter, Mark, Emma and Michael; Dear sister of five. Family and friends will meet Friday, January 26th for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Peter the...

Jan 15, 2024

Richard William Thoroe, age 74 of Itasca, beloved husband of Renee; loving father of Richard, Michael (Ursula), Kristin (Jason) Kaplan, and Eric; cherished grandfather of Ethan Kaplan, Camden, and Aviana Thoroe; the loving son of the late Iwer and Frieda Thoroe.   Richard was born in Chicago on 26 October 1949. He attended Lane Technical High School, enlisted in the...

Jan 8, 2024

Lynn D. Monardo Beloved wife of Vincent; Loving mother of Catherine (Andy) Kluczny, Vincent (Theresa), and Karyn (Tom) Cantlin; Cherished grandmother of James, Michael, Cara, Mary, Ann, Ryan, Katie; Dear great-grandmother of Lili, Louise, Cannon, and Silas; Fond sister of Mary Cay (Tom) Wilhelm. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Lynn would be...

Jan 3, 2024

Dec 25, 2023

Sharon Olson nee Timmerman; Beloved wife for 65 years of Kenneth; Loving mother of Dawn (Randall) Lewen, Christopher (Lucinda), Michael (Beth), and Pamela (Robert) Jakalski, and her late daughter-in-law Holly; Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Megan, Jonathon, Kristina, Zachary, Joshua, Jeffrey and Great-Grandmother of Ella, Jax, Owen and Miles; Dear daughter of the late Henry Timmerman and the late Sylvia (the...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Jerald Snick Beloved husband of Mary Ann; Loving father of Kari (Jeff) Sumber, Nicole Snick, Debbie (Brad) Butler, Ken (Gina) Bogus, and Sherri (Tim) Gannon. Cherished grandfather of Jessica Davidson, Kyle Snick, Jimmy Butler, Michael Butler, Matthew Butler, Jacob Butler, Kenny Bogus Jr, Melanie Bogus, Ryan Bogus, Sean Gannon, and Bailey Gannon. Cherished great grandfather of Birdie Davidson. Dear...

Dec 22, 2023

Ralph Fries, Sr., an original Elk Grove resident who lived in the same house for 60 years, died peacefully with his ever vigilant, loving and caring son, Tom, holding his hand on December 22nd at the age of 93. Born in Chicago, on October 21, 1930 to Martha and Herman Fries, Ralph grew up behind and attended Our Lady of...

Dec 17, 2023

The obituary for Jaylene J. Escamilla will be posted at a later time. Please keep the family and friends of Jaylene in your thoughts and prayers.

Dec 17, 2023

 

Rose Mary Meuret nee Lange peacefully passed away on December 17th, 2023, at the age of 85 in Arlington Heights. Beloved wife of the late Fred “Farky”; Children Cheryl Meuret, Stephen Meuret, Cynthia (Michael) Gaynor, Jennifer Tednes, Kevin Meuret, and Timothy Meuret; Grandchildren Lindsey (Eric) Hollenkamp, Jill (Keith) Beeten, Melissa (Mike) Woolsoncroft, Amanda (Mike) Varvodic, Mitchell Tednes, Kevin Gaynor,...

Dec 14, 2023

 

Zygfryd Sulisz age 82; Beloved husband of Elzbieta for 62 years; Loving father of Alicja (Robert) Miller and Pawel (Dorota) Sulisz; Cherished Grandpa of Christian (Kathleen) Miller, Lauren (Robert) TeKampe, Jacqueline Sulisz (Angel Montella), Jonathan Sulisz and Adrian Olinski and Great- Grandpa of Madison and Logan; Loving brother of Antoni and Maria; Dear son of the late Marian and...

Dec 13, 2023

Halina Szulc nee Jezyk; age 67; Beloved wife of Janusz; Loving mother of Stephanie (George) Szulc and Alice Szulc; Cherished grandmother of Sophie. Dear sister of Tadeusz (Ewa) Jezyk and the late Ryszard (the late Wladyslawa) Jezyk; Sister-in-law of Fred (Laura) Szulc. Fond cousin and aunt of many. Dear daughter of the late Edward and the late Julia Jezyk. Visitation...

Dec 8, 2023

Visitation Sunday, December 10, 2023 3:00 - 8:00 PM and Monday, December 11, 2023 8:00 AM until time of funeral, 10:30 AM at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca to Holy Ghost Church 254 N. Wood Dale Road for an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment private.

Nov 28, 2023

 

Audrey Mae (Prange) Mueller, 95, of Carol Stream; Beloved wife of the late Rev. Charles S. Mueller Sr.; Dearest mother of Sarah (Mark) Stegemoeller, Charles (Karen) Jr , Amy (Jim) Reuter and Juliane (Dan) Puntch; Loving grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 18; Dear sister of Don (Tena) Prange. Audrey's faith was strong and her spirit was pure....

Nov 25, 2023

 

Michael J. Lisak passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 25th, 2023.  Mike was born on March 10th, 1955 in Chicago Illinois.  Son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth. Brother to Greg and Steven Lisak. Loving father to Michael (Emily) Lisak and Angela (Ed) Donatelli. Papa to Kaiden, Karson and Adalynn. Loving friend and former husband to Sue Savio. Uncle...