Obituaries

Nov 25, 2022

Loving husband of Connie Marie McCoy (nee Schoener). Beloved son of JoAnn Rizzo and the late William McCoy, son-in-law of Renie and Joseph Carr, Karen and the late Robert Schoener. Devoted father to Jason James Robert McCoy, Sean Anthony McCoy and Alexander Robert McCoy. Dear brother of William Ronald (Amy Jo) McCoy, Benjamin Allen McCoy (Heidi Lynn Pruett), Robert Schoener,...

Nov 21, 2022

Nov 20, 2022

After a difficult battle with Alzheimer's, Filomena ("Flo") Porubsky, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Salandra, Italy in 1938, she migrated to America when she was 17 with her parents, Saverio and Nicoletta Croce, younger brother, William, and younger sister Lisa.  Filomena was a devout Catholic who was passionate about community and...

Nov 17, 2022

 

Melvin G. Hamm passed away on November 17th, at the age of 94.   Preceded in death by his first wife Anne, second wife Marianna and sister Beulah, he leaves behind his loving children, daughter Diane (Steve) and sons Brian (Lynne) and Keenan (Dawn), brothers Kenneth and Glenn, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of cherished nephews and nieces.   Mel...

Nov 13, 2022

Mary Ann Faulkner, age 72, lifelong resident of Franklin Park, IL passed away on November 13, 2022.  Mary Ann was born in Chicago and was the beloved daughter of Lydia H. Fuchs (Emil Fuchs) and Henry J. Faulkner. 

Loving sister to James H. Faulkner.

Loving aunt of Laurie Konkey, Jennifer R. Reilly, Marianne Andrews, Diane Simpson, Jessica Houdek, Julie, Houdek,...

Nov 11, 2022

Virji M. Rathod passed away on Friday November 11, 2022, at the age of 92.

Loving husband of the late Champaben Rathod.

Beloved son of the late Mawji and the late Malubai Rathod.

Devoted father to Pravin Rathod, Dinesh Rathod, Bharti Aswal, and Reshma Vyas.

Caring father-in-law to Pratima, Dipti, Birendra and Paresh.

Cherished grandfather to Rajiv Rathod, Riya Rathod,...

Nov 7, 2022

Jillian M. Gomez, 45, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 pm, Monday, November, 7th, 2022.

Visitation for Jillian will be Saturday, November 12th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with services held at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park. Jillian was born April 21, 1977, in Park Ridge, Illinois; the daughter of Diane...

Nov 6, 2022

Bernadette Maki (nee Rypel) passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 75.

She was the loving wife of the Late Marney Maki.

Beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Alice Rypel.

Devoted mother to Corrine, Michael, and John.

Caring mother-in-law to Allison and Stephanie.

Cherished grandmother to Adam and Ryan Maki.

Dear sister to Terry...

Oct 29, 2022

Debra Wistafke, nee Giambrocano, age 64, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Preceded in death by her father and mother, Rocco and Sadie Giambrocano.Debra leaves behind a loving husband and lifelong companion James. Loving mother to son Rocco (Kiecia), and daughter Sarah (David). Debra was a cherished grandmother to Sadie, Rocky, Rockelle, Giovanni, Raina, Roman, Dylan, and Angelina. Beloved...

Oct 27, 2022

Loving husband of Phyllis Califf. Beloved son of Charles and Mildred Califf. Devoted father to John, Anna, Ginger, and Joey. Cherished grandfather to Johnnie, Jack, Jill, Damian, and Thomas. Dear brother of Laura, Kathy, Charlie, and Patrick. Fond uncle to many.

Our Papa! 

John lived most of his life as an elevator constructor, giving him many long-lasting relationships and...

Oct 25, 2022

Loving companion to James Zych.Beloved daughter of Floyd and Margaret Smith.Devoted mother to the late Jennifer Lynn Kissel and Carla Louise Kozak.Cherished grandmother to many grandchildren.Dear sister of Kenneth Smith.Fond aunt to Laura, Megan, Mandy and Tricia.

Beloved family members, loved ones, friends - all benefited from being a part of Lynn's life. Her joyfulness, her kindness, her patience, and...

Oct 23, 2022

Nichole DePew was born March 5th, 1979 and passed away October 23rd, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Lauri Gruber, father, Norman DePew, brothers, Stephan DePew and Adam Gruber, grandfather  Chalmer Farley and grandmother, Lenore Stevens. Nikki is survived by her beloved grandmother,  Doris Farley, sister, Natalie Gruber, stepfather, Rick Gruber, stepmother, Helen DePew, her fiance, Vernell...

Oct 22, 2022

Beloved husband of 57 years to Diane Piotrowski (Bessert).Loving father of son Michael Piotrowski and daughter Laurel Mehl (Piotrowski).Proud grandfather of Megan Shanafelt (Mehl) and Paige Piotrowski. Brother of Rosanne Toberman and Jerry Piotrowski.Uncle of Brian and Erica.Richard was preceded in death by his father Henry A. Piotrowski, his mother Ardis I. (Christensen), and sister Irene Rodgers (Piotrowski).

Richard was a...

Oct 21, 2022

Patricia (Patti) Olivia Gurnicz (nee Griffin) 95 1/2.

Beloved wife of the late Eugene H. Gurnicz for over 60 years.Loving mother to Christine (Dennis) Moran, Mark E. Gurnicz, Claudia Gurnicz, Carl Gurnicz, David Gurnicz, Marian Gurnicz,  and Laura G. (Patrick) McPartland. Adored Gramma to 11 and Great Gramma/Grammy to 17.

Family was Patti's number one priority along with her...

Oct 20, 2022

Diane Riesterer, nee Damato, passed away on October 20, 2022, at the age of 87.Loving wife of the late Robert Riesterer.

Beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Louise Damato.

Devoted mother to Michael (Janet), Kenneth (Tina), Sharon (Bob Meyer), and the late Richard.

Dear sister of the late Jeanette Magistrelli (the late Ray), the late Nick...

Oct 19, 2022

Loving husband to Florence Kodrick.

Beloved son of Frank Kodrick.

Fond brother-in-law to Linda (Mat) Martarano and Barbara (Peter) Sciame.

Loving cat dad to Taz and Scripy.

Richard was a huge Chicago Bears fan. He loved talking to his neighbors over the fence.

Loved going to the movie theaters with Florence. Every time Richard could feed the squirrels or birds...

Oct 17, 2022

Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Krauss, Sr.Loving mother of Richard, Jr. (Becky), Linda, and Susan.Grandmother of Jamie (Ivana), Jaclyn (Ron), Sara (Jeff), and Jessica.Great grandmother of Amy, Mia, Zoey, Ava, and Jameson.Pat was known by all as a sweet, kind, and caring woman and she will always be remembered as such.She is now together with our Father and...

Oct 15, 2022

Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of the late Judith (Phillip) Bohn, Barbara (James) Valentino, Patricia, and Kathleen (Timothy) Graham. Devoted daughter of the late Ruth and Frank. Dearest sister of the late Richard (Nina) and Robert (Judith).  Cherished Grandmother of Julie (Donald) La Monica, Michael (Kelly) Bohn, Kristyn (Joseph) Hauser, James (Ashley) Valentino, Patrick (Jessica) Graham, Brian...

Oct 14, 2022

Arlene N. Capron.

Loving wife of the late Peter D. Capron

Beloved daughter of the late Tito J. and Ruth H. Bergonzini (nee Urban).

Devoted mother to Denise N. (Scott) Bors, Laurel J. Chybicki, Sharon R. (Kenneth) Esler, and James (Marcia) Day.

Cherished grandmother Carolyn N. (Bill) Sadjak, Bob Bors, David R. (Taylor) Chybicki, Kristin M. (David) Hughes, Steven R....

Oct 14, 2022

Annamaria Fiore-Vargas, a Franklin Park resident who was born on July 10, 1951, in Naples Italy, was suddenly taken from us by the grace of God on October 14, 2022, at the age of 71. She was the wife of 41 years to her love, Manuel Vargas. Loving daughter of Grazia Fiore and Ciro Fiore.Devoted mother to Lisa Sandoval, Lori...