Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Jared Aaron Wasserman
Jan 22, 2024
Today, we gather here to pay tribute to a remarkable beautiful man, loving husband, great friend, and cherished soul. As we reflect upon the life of Jared, we celebrate his enduring spirit, his unwavering love, and the indelible impact he has left upon all who had the privilege of knowing him. Jared was born November 10, 1982 in Fort Campbell,...
Roberta Worthen
Jan 20, 2024
Grandma to: Gary Salerno, Krystal Saucedo, Stephanie Patyk and Marie Arteaga.
Great Grandma to: Brianna Holdt, Alexandra Salerno, and Jose Portillo.
Stephen Halvax, Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
Beloved son of the late Stephen and Mary Halvax.Dear brother of Robert, John (Sue), and the late Kathleen.Proudly served with the United Stated Airforce during the Vietnam war.
Service will be private.
Emily Galuszka
Jan 16, 2024
Emily Galuszka
July 31, 1924 - January 16, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus 'Ted' Galuszka.
Loving mother of Paul (the late Carol), Tom (the late Janese), Anne (Ricardo) Adona, Joan (Lou) Pulcanio, and the late John.
Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great, Great Grandmother of many.
Dear sister of Mary (the late Dick) Zaleski, Don (the late Janet and the late Joanne) Hosek, Ellen...
Audrianne Owczarek
Jan 15, 2024
Audrianne K. Owczarek (nee Keller), 87. Daughter of the late Felix Frederich Keller and the late Anna S. Young (nee Sedlmeir).Stepsister to the late Ruby Kort (nee Rock). Wife of the late Robert Paul Melgaard, Sr.Wife of the late Robert Stanley Owczarek. Mother of the late Robert Paul Melgaard, Jr., Edward Ross Melgaard, and Doris Christine Melgaard. Grandmother to Rachel Ann Melgaard. Great grandmother to...
Ronald E. Rennhack
Jan 13, 2024
Ronald E. Rennhack
In May of 1948, Ron was born to George and Clara Rennhack (nee Buege) of Cheverly, MD. Dark days were ahead when just four years later Ron's father died of diabetes. It was something he never quite got over.
Ron married his high school sweetheart, Nancy in June 1970. A career government employee, he worked...
Brenda L. Seglem
Jan 6, 2024
Brenda Seglem, nee Smith 3/23/1958-1/6/2024Brenda is survived by her children Daniel Pasko and Deanna Seglem, brother Brian Smith, grandchildrenElliot Pasko, Madison Pasko and Maisyn Pasko, nephew Brandon Smith and niece Kailee Smith. She waspreceded in death by her father Edward Smith, mother Margaret Handford (Rappaport), brother BrentSmith and son Jason Pasko.Brenda devoted her life to the world of animal rescue...
Christine K. Marty
Jan 3, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Charles Branham.
Loving mother of Sherry, Donna, Clifton, and Clinton.
Dear grandma of 17 and great grandmother of 4.
Dear sister of Helmut Leutenmeyer.
Aunt of many.
She loved to cook.
Visitation Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 11:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home.
James "Jimmy" Austin
Dec 30, 2023
James “Jimmy” Austin, 71, passed away December 30, 2023.Jimmy was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 23, 1952. He worked as a forklift operator, and was a member of IATSE Local 835.Jimmy is survived by his wife, Christine “Chris” (nee Erickson) Austin; children, James Austin and Tiffany (Milos) Savic; grandchild, Madison James Savic; siblings, Clark, Tena, Bridget (Ewell) Carter; step...
Cheryl J. Joyce
Dec 29, 2023
Cheryl J. Joyce, nee: Burkum ~ 1965-2023Devoted daughter of the Late Norma Jean Burkum & Arlo Burkum.Beloved Sister of David. Loving mother to her child Rob and daughter-in-law Holly.Niece of James & Gail Washco and the late Judith.Aunt and cousin of many loving family members that will remember her fondly. She also provided a warm and loving home for her incredibly...
Nancy A. Kusta
Dec 29, 2023
Nancy A. Kusta nee Ryberg
Beloved wife of the late James Kusta, Jr.
Loving mother of David, Sr. (Dawn), Sheryl Robinson, and Marcy (Norman) Carli.
Cherished grandmother of David, Jr., Amy Kusta-Otto (Stash Otto), Tyler (Rachel) Robinson, Kaitlyn Robinson, Stephanie Robinson, Robert (Inna) Carli, Kevin (Jennifer) Carli, Mikayla Carli, and Morgan Carli.
Great Grandmother of Olivia Carli and Anastasia Carli.
...
Valerie Ann Supol
Dec 26, 2023
Valerie Ann Supol
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Supol. Loving mother of Joseph, Jr. (Sandy), Lori, and the late Sharon.
Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Sarah, Cherished great grandmother of Austin and Logan.
Valerie worked at the Franklin Park Jewel Osco for many years. She was known as a great cook and home maker. Valerie was dearly loved...


