obituaries

Jan 9, 2024

Francis M. Spataro, CPA.

Veteran US Army.

Beloved husband of JoAnn  nee DiVincenzo.

Loving father of Laura ( Jeff, MD.)  Ryan and Cheryl Spataro.

Beloved son of the late Vincent and Catherine Spataro.

Fond grandpa of Sophia, Eva and Joseph Ryan.

Dear brother of Vincent (Janice) Spataro....

Dec 24, 2023

Richard R.  Deck

Beloved husband of Providence nee Comella.

Loving father of Susan (Thomas) Moran, Elizabeth Dziedzic, and Rich (Judy) Deck.

Beloved son of the late Francis and Susan Deck

Fond grandfather of Nicole (Joseph) Kiska, Daniel (Stephanie) Dziedzic, Michael Deck, Timothy (Molly Dannenberg) Deck, Kristin Dziedzic, Jonathan (Abby) Deck and...

Dec 20, 2023

Sharon C. Brechin nee Fiore died peacefully.

Services are private

Nov 21, 2023

Ralph C. Caccavallo

Beloved husband of Elizabeth, nee  Caccavari

Loving father of Mindy (Rick) DeMichele,  Kara (Brad) Lande, Gina Villapiano,  Anthony Villapiano, and Michael Villapiano.

Beloved son of the late Ralph and late Genevieve Caccavallo

Fond grandfather of Elizabeth Carroll, Matthew Carroll, Nicolas DeMichele, Anthony Villapiano, Michael Villapiano, Mia Villapiano, Meadow...

Nov 14, 2023

Barbara Ann Marinello

Beloved daughter of the late Rocco and Rose nee Ricciardi Marinello

Dear sister of  Ronald Marinello and  Donna nee Marinello (John) King.

Fond Aunt of Mary Rose nee Marinello (Aaron) Matheson, Lucas Marinello,, Michael (Tiffany), Joseph, David and the late John Guy King, III. King.  Great Aunt of Sophia and...

Oct 14, 2023

Richard  J.  "Rich the Barber" Capizzano passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Cookie (nee Spranze) Capizzano. Father to Jimmy, Cristie, Cindy (Don) Mayle.  Proceeded in death by his parents, the late Esther (nee Segreti) and the late James Capizzano, in-laws the late Arthur (nee Spranze) and the late Angelina (nee Mantucca),...

Oct 12, 2023

Guadalupe Almazar  nee Santos passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2023.

She was beloved wife of the late Dr. Hernando Almazar,

Loving mother of Raul Almazar (John Balocki, DO), Ditas (Derry) Engel, and the late Rolando Almazar.

Fond grandmother of Alex, Andrew, and Adam Engel. She is survived by many nieces...

Sep 23, 2023

Joseph Anthony Romagnano

Beloved husband of Carol nee Usdrowski

Loving father of Gina (Late Peter) Frasco, Rocco Romagnano, and Carla Romagnano.

Dear son of the late Rocco and Lucille Romagnano

Fond grandfather of Melanie Kenn, Joseph Klempier, Nicholas Klempier, Rocky Romagnano, Ryan Romagnano, Samantha Romagnano, Michael Buttliere, Matthew Zuehlke, Rocco Buttliere,...

Sep 20, 2023

Anthony L.  Russo, Sr.  JD

Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Briatta

Loving father of Anthony (Cindy) Russo, Jr. and Marilyn (Robert) Polit

Fond grandfather of Anthony Russo III , Andrew Russo,

Adrianna Polit, and  Robert A.  Polit

Dear Brother of the late Angeline (late Frank) Lanza and the late...

Sep 16, 2023

Crystal Marie Durdil (nee Cousineau), 82, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was a long-time Elmhurst resident of 57 years living in the same home. Crystal was a loving mother to Roger (Liza) Durdil of Elmhurst, Jennifer (Nate) Klinger of Elmhurst, and Amy (John) Anderson of Lombard. Mor-Mor, as she was affectionately known to her grandchildren, is also...

Sep 6, 2023

Mary G. Berzinis nee Charnota passed away on September 6, 2023 at the golden age of 96.

Beloved wife of the Late John Berzinis.

Loving mother of Donna Berzinis, DVM.

Beloved daughter of the late William and Martha Charnota.

Dear sister to  Anthony R. Charnota and the late Nicholas, William, Peter,...

Aug 27, 2023

Sam Cosentino

Beloved husband of Nikki Joy (DePietro) for over 50 years. Sam was the love of her life.

Devoted father to Anthony (Jill) Cosentino and Michael (Shawn) Cosentino

Greatest Papa in the World to Sofia Cosentino and Vito Cosentino

Loving Papa to Wesley (Claudia) Cosentino, Nicholas (Kaitlyn) Cosentino, Trey (Lainey)...

Aug 6, 2023

Esther Ann Palella

Beloved wife of the late Nicholas

Loving mother of  Pat (Dawn) Palella, Marietta Palella, Maria (Late Tim) Cesar and the late Dr. Thomas (Julia) Palella

Beloved  daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Bianco Mastrolonardo

Fond grandmother of Melanie (Greg) Arvanitakis, Nicholas Palella, Matthew (Molly) Palella, Thomas Daniel...

Jun 24, 2023

Robert M.  "Bob" Schmehl US Army Vietnam Veteran

Beloved Husband of Christine

Loving father of Jeff (Alyssa),  Rick (Caren), and the late twins Sandy and Michael Schmehl

Dear son of the late William and Mary Ellen

Fond grandfather of Olivia, Clara, Scarlett and Sam.

Dear brother of Jim (Liz)...

Jun 17, 2023

John Jones, also known as "JJ," had a common name and a unique personality. John loved Marilynn, his wife of 35 years, and enjoyed riding his Harley, and any victory the Bears had. Sadly, John, age 70, was hit and killed on Saturday, June 17, 2023 while riding his motorcycle. A son of Chicago's Southside, John was a late-in-life...

May 1, 2023

Joseph D. Bates and Donna K. Bates passed unexpectedly on May 1, 2023.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents John and Wanda (Gordon) Bates, sister Bonnie (Jerry) Lance, sister-in-law Martha "Billie" Bates and brother-in-law Ron Caringer.

Joe was...

Apr 18, 2023

Mary Cianci (Gluchman)

Loving Mother of Constance Kalas

Beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria Gluchman

Grandmother of Philip Kalas, Michael Kalas, and Matthew (Karolina) Kalas

Fond mother-in-law to Philip Kalas Sr.

Dear sister of Michael Gluchman, Ann Bockay, Helen Hare, and Nick Gluchman.

Fond Aunt...

Apr 14, 2023

Vinzenzo  Caringella  age 90

Beloved husband of   Caterina  Coletta for almost 60 years

Loving Father of Celeste (Philip) Sarna and Santino (Cathy) Caringella

Beloved son of the late Santo and Celeste Caringella

Fond Nonno of Anna (Dominic) Passo,  Vincent (Adrianna) Caringella, Joseph Sarna, Felix (Meghan) Caringella,  Vincent Sarna  and Alex Sarna...

Mar 13, 2023

Halina  Teresa Sienkiewicz nee Rychla

Beloved wife of the late Jerzy

Loving Mother of Karolina (Joseph) Iacobazzi

Fond grandmother of Gabriela Iacobazzi

Dear sister of Maria, Zbigniew, Grazyna and the late Jolanta

Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation, Mass of Christian Burial and Entombment Saturday, March...

Feb 24, 2023

Michael Wilson was born in Oak Park, IL, the son of the late Constantine and Spiridoula, brother of the late Helen, and fond cousin of the late John.  Raised in Oak Park he    attended Oak Park-River Forest High School.  He went on to become an accomplished and sought-after automobile mechanic for over 40 years.

Carolyn nee Whitmarsh...