Obituaries

Darlene Marie Zurek

Darlene Marie Zurek

Mar 25, 2024

Darlene Marie Zurek, nee StricklinAugust 24, 1942- March 25, 2024Loving wife of Robert Zurek.Beloved daughter of Cecil and Adeline Stricklin.Devoted mother to Robert (Kimberly) Zurek and Deborah (Robert) Reid.Cherished grandmother to Gilbert (Araly) Sanchez and Amanda and Rebecca Zurek.Loving great-grandmother to Kaylee and Kayson Sanchez.Dear sister of Donna Stricklin and sister-in-law to Darlene (Robert) Diederich.Fond aunt, cousin, and friend to...

Mary Rose (McNulty) Pindak

Mary Rose (McNulty) Pindak

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Rose ‘Mickie’ Pindak was born in Chicago, IL, on February 11, 1934, to Charles McNulty and Mary McBrearty McNulty. The oldest of three children, Mickie graduated from Providence High School in Chicago, IL.  She later went to work with engineers in insurance as an administrator & secretary. However, her greatest joy was raising her children and sharing time with them, and...

Kim Tien Dang

Kim Tien Dang

Mar 19, 2024

Kim Tien DangFamily and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedeman Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 5:00 pm until time of service 7:00 pm.For information, please call the funeral home at (847) 678-1950.www.sax-tiedemann.com

Martin Bassi

Martin Bassi

Mar 10, 2024

Martin “Marty” J. Bassi

Age 53. A lifelong resident of River Grove, Il, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  He was born on March 16, 1970, to Orlando and Carol Bassi.

Marty is a 1988 graduate of East Leyden High School. After high school he earned a Certificate in Travel from Triton College, and he worked in the Travel Industry...

Rafael Concepcion

Rafael Concepcion

Mar 10, 2024

 Rafael Concepcion Jr. 

Beloved Husband, Father, Son and so much more..

Born on March 13, 1981 to proud parents Rafael and Maria Concepcion. Baby brother to Maria Concepcion and big brother Daniel Concepcion. Married for 16 years to Alysa Concepcion. The proudest father to Ganise, Alyssa, Jaiden, and Carmelo Concepcion. Nephew, cousin, uncle, godfather to so many. 

Ralfy, as we all knew him,...

Donna Mae Caswick

Donna Mae Caswick

Mar 9, 2024

Donna Mae CaswickBeloved wife of the late Robert A. Caswick.Loving mother of Linda, Christine, Debra, David (Donna), Patricia (John), and the late Robert M. Caswick.Cherished grandmother to Robert M. (Elyse), Steven, Krystal (Ray), Jeffrey (Alyson), Evan, Brandon, Zachary, and Aiden.Dear great grandmother to Kyla, Alexander, Jacob, Lucas, Rylan, Dominick, Norah, Bradley, Noah, Emiliana, and Maverick.Dear sister to the late Laverne...

Dawn Marie Donley

Dawn Marie Donley

Mar 8, 2024

Beloved mother of Lisa Stachurski and Joe (Nikki) Stachurski.Loving grandma to Terra, Alicia, and Gianna.Loving sister to Joy, Cathy, Jon, and Tim (Bernadine),Loving aunt to many,Dawn love gardening, lying at the pool, listening to American English on summer nights, and spending time with her family and friends.Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 3:00pm until 9:00pm with a...

Robert "Bob" Schenke, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Schenke, Jr.

Feb 29, 2024

Robert H. Schenke Jr.January 29, 1948 - February 29, 2024Franklin Park

Bob “Boomer” Schenke, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and proud Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old.

Bob lived a life filled with love, laughter, and service to his country. He is survived by his...

Francis "Frank" Pienta

Francis "Frank" Pienta

Feb 27, 2024

Francis “Frank” John Pienta, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his home.

Frank was born March 15, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Lucille Pienta. He was the older of two children. Frank attended Holy Cross High School in River Grove.

Frank married Jannice Mork on August 2, 1969. He worked for the Pipe Fitters Local 597 for a majority...

Izydora Pawlik

Izydora Pawlik

Feb 26, 2024

Beloved wife of Paul.

Loving mother of Paula (Tom) Madden, Daniel Pawlik, Gloria (David) Hettinger, Sandra (Edward) Heidorn, Belinda Guglielmo, and Glenn Pawlik. Grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister in law of Christine Dlugokecki. Aunt of many. Izadora retired after many years of service from Mars Candy Mfg. 

In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Celestine School, 3017 N. 77th...

Franklin W. Henk

Franklin W. Henk

Feb 24, 2024

Franklin Henk, 91, a 65 year resident of Franklin Park, Il, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. His loving wife , Barbara Henk, of 68 years, predeceased him.

Together, they had four children; Vicki (Billy) Burke, Cyndi (Tim) Jungkuntz, Tim (Lynn) Henk, and Paul Henk. Eight grandchildren; Neal, Shawn, Kevin, Joanna, Greg, Jeff (Jessica), Christopher (Ashley) and Ashley (Nick). Six...

John Stephen Quinn, Sr.

John Stephen Quinn, Sr.

Feb 22, 2024

John Stephen Quinn, Sr.

Loving father of John (Cherish) Quinn, Jr., Julie (Edward) Hapke, Pamela Knoll, the late Kathy Quinn, and the late Robert Quinn.

Beloved grandfather of Henry, Amelia, LeAnna, Robin, and Teila.

Dear brother of George, Penny (Chris) Quinn, and the late Mary Ann (Sam) Barzano.

Uncle of many.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society www.nationalmssociety.org appreciated.

Family and...

Ioan Mocuta

Ioan Mocuta

Feb 16, 2024

Ioan Mocuta passed away on February 16th, 2024.

The loving husband of Lucretia Mocuta.

Devoted father to Susan Mocuta and John Mocuta.

Cherished grandfather to Elliot Mocuta and Nora Mocuta.

Dear brother of Petru Mocuta.

Visitation for Ioan will be on February 19, 2024 at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home. 

Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 10:00 am until...

Edward 'Butch' Charbonneau

Edward 'Butch' Charbonneau

Feb 12, 2024

Edward 'Butch" Charbonneau

Beloved son of the late Edward and Dorothy Charbonneau.

Loving brother of Denise (Frank) Huber, the late Ronald (Sondra), the late Paul (Lynn), the late Joseph, the late Cheryl, and the late Charlene (Ron).

Dear uncle of Cindy, the late Diane, Lisa, Frank, Mark, the late Dawn, Christine, Jill, Michelle, and Mika.

Grand uncle to many.

Butch was the long time care...

David 'Gabino' Montalvo

David 'Gabino' Montalvo

Feb 10, 2024

David 'Gabino' Montalvo

Beloved husband of Melissa.

Loving father of Melissa (Trent) Green, Yesenia, David, Santiago, and the late Angela.

Cherished grandfather of Aliza, Jayden, Briana, Quinntin, Quinn, Janay, Janiya, Santiago, Jr., Aaliyah, Aliannah, Azriel, Giana, Jennell, Trenton, Jr., David, Claire, Michael, Nathanael, Allan, Melissa, Adrian, Noah, Nataliyah, Naylah, and Novadella.

Dear brother of Aureliano, Antonio, Camerina, Joaquin, Jose, Luis, Nicolas, Jesus, Leopoldo, Arturo,...

Gary Stephen Kruse

Gary Stephen Kruse

Feb 6, 2024

Gary Stephen Kruse

Beloved husband of the late Marti. 

Loving father of Stephanie and Jocelyn (Alvin) Arce.

Dear grandfather of Cecelia, Anthony, Emily, and Rosie.

Memorials to the Loyola Cancer Care and Research Center, 715 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160-1612, loyolamedicine.org, appreciated.

For information please call Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, (847) 678-1950 or www.sax-tiedemann.com

Joseph J. Kowal

Joseph J. Kowal

Feb 4, 2024

Loving husband of the late Kathleen.

Beloved son of Joseph and Louise Kowal.

Devoted father to Joseph and Brian Kowal.

Cherished grandfather to Alexia and Evangeline Kowal.

Dear brother of Bernie, Marge, Berda, Theresa, Ange, Josephine, Ronnie, Rose, Chuck, Maryann, Al, Virginia, and John.

Joe was a truck driver, an auto mechanic, a handyman, and an engineer. He loved working with his hands, making things,...

Kelly J. Clausen

Kelly J. Clausen

Feb 3, 2024

Kelly J. Clausen, 58, of Northlake, IL.Passed away in her sleep on February 3, 2024.Kelly was born on January 12, 1966. The daughter of John and (the late) Jacqueline Clausen. Mother of Robert Viktor. Sister of Kathy (Jack) Solesky. Aunt of Kurtis Dower and Kendra.Kelly Graduated from East Leyden High School Class of 1984. She attended The American Academy of Art and earned her bachelor's...

Robert Sroga

Robert Sroga

Feb 1, 2024

Robert Thomas Sroga (86) died peacefully at home on Feb.1, 2024.

Cherished husband of Diane (Nordie) for 56 years.  Beloved dad of Bob (Lisa) Sroga, Kevin Sroga, Ryan Sroga, Ashley Sroga (Chuck Wissing), and Hailey (Ron) Aleszkiewicz. Proud grandfather of Brittany, Amanda, Peyton and Tyler Sroga and Baby Aleszkiewicz due to be born in March.Dear brother of Tom (Tobey) Sroga. Fond brother-in-law of...

William G. Giles

William G. Giles

Jan 24, 2024

William 'Billy' G. Giles

Dear brother of the late Charles 'Chucky' Giles, Jr., Larry S. Giles, and Becky Giles.

Dear uncle of Beverly, Catina, and Steven.

Visitation Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:00pm until 9:00 pm.

Memorial Service will begin at 7:30 pm. at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park.

For information please call the funeral home at (847) 678-1950.

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