Obituaries
Barbara Ann Raydl
Dec 2, 2023
Barbara Ann Raydl, nee Matuszewski of Melrose Park, passed away on December 2, 2023.
She was the loving mother of Cheryl and Linda.
Grandmother of Jess, Isabelle, and the late Mitch.
Dear sister of Raymond Matuszewski and the late Matt and Michael.
Pre-ceeded in death by her parents Henry and Josephine nee Tryboski Matuszewski.
Fond aunt, cousin and friend to...
James George Golden
Nov 28, 2023
James George Golden
Loving son of Marilyn nee Boyd, and the late Herbert Golden.
Cherished brother of Kathy Redlin, Patricia (Michael) Dolar, and William Golden.
Fun loving uncle of Tom Redlin, Michael Dolar and Kelly Dolar.
Loving cousin and friend to many.
Jimmy was a great friend. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He...
Anita Louise Wilson
Nov 25, 2023
Anita Louise Wilson (nee Rzepiela)
Born: April 11th, 1943
At Peace: November 25th, 2023
Beloved Daughter of the late John and Victoria Rzepiela (nee Kijak).
Loving Mother of Cheryl Palazzolo, Winnie (Jim Jarmuth) Wilson, and Johanna (Robert) Luedecke.
Cherished Grandmother of Anne Palazzolo, Mary (Jordan) Davis, Johnna Luedecke, Patrick Luedecke, Sara (Michael) Price, Carolyn Luedecke, and Kyla Palazzolo.
Dear Great-Grandmother...
Wanda F. Donley
Nov 22, 2023
Wanda Fay Ward was born at home on January 19, 1928 in Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois. Wanda was one of ten children born to Forrest (Tony) and Goldie Ward (nee Anderson). Wanda's siblings were: Luther Thomas, Annabel, Mable Ruth, Mary Edith, Tony Samuel, Jackie Lee, Phyllis Jean, Jacob Frederick and Richard Dale. Forrest Ward had pet names for all his...
Joseph C. Stendebach
Nov 21, 2023
Loving husband of Mary Ellen.
Loving son of Joseph J. and Bernice Stendebach.
Loving father to Josh.
Dear brother of Peg and brother in law of Don Nelson.
Fond uncle to Don Nelson (Kim), Ron Nelson (Nancy), Guy Nelson (Melissa), Luke Sassolino, Matthew Sassolino (Erica), and Tessa Gervais (John), and friend to many.
Joe worked at East Leyden High School...
Cheryl Jane Anderson
Nov 21, 2023
Cheryl passed on November, 21 2023 surrounded by family.
Loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Cheryl spent most of her professional career as a Marketing Coordinator at NRCA in Rosemont, Illinois where she formed many strong professional and personal relationships that she cherished deeply. She was a wife and best friend to her husband Richard Anderson for 50...
Richard Ramos
Nov 19, 2023
Richard loving husband of Doreen Ramos.
Beloved son of Cornelia Feliciano.
Devoted and caring father of Richie, Joe and Rosie.
Cherished grandfather to Skyler, Abby, Dominique, Richie, Justin, Kaylah, Didas, Vanna, Jasmine and Annie.
Valued great-grandfather to Paris.
Dear brother of Chiquito, Maribel, Nancy, Ivette and Damaris.
Fond uncle and friend to many.
Pearl A. Stanke
Nov 15, 2023
Pearl A. Stanke Pearl A. Stanke (nee Pettenuzzo) was born in Chicago, IL on September 12, 1931, to Giovanna and Mario Pettenuzzo. She was the loving wife to her beloved Louie for 68 years, marrying on July 2, 1955. Pearl and Louie welcomed sons Paul and Louie Jr. while living in Chicago but made their way to Schiller Park where...
Michael Wayne Cathey
Nov 9, 2023
Loving Husband of Lynda Cathey.
Beloved Son of Floyd and Peggy Jean Cathey.
Devoted father to Lara Cathey, Kari Cathey and Samantha Cathey-Smith.
Cherished grandfather to Sean, Dylan, Alex, Greyson, Sullivan, Jordan, Madison, David, Emmalynn and Nathan.
Dear brother of David and Mark Cathey.
Fond uncle to Cody Cathey and friend to many.
Loved and missed by his best pet...
Gayle Nega
Nov 8, 2023
Gayle R. Nega (nee Donaldson), loving wife of 61 years of the late William A. Nega, passedpeacefully on Wednesday, November 8, at the age of 90, at Rainbow Hospice Ark atResurrection Hospital, Chicago. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff atRainbow Ark for the care and compassion shown to their mom.Gayle entered the workforce after all her...
Richard H. Cardona
Nov 6, 2023
Richard H. CardonaMay 20, 1931 – November 6, 2023With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Richard H. Cardona of Franklin Park, aged 92, on November 6, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine J. Cardona (nee Baumgartner) for 63 years; loving father of Teresa (David) DeMuri, Michael (Amy), John, Christine and Martin (Fern...
Remembrance Service 2023
Nov 6, 2023
~ Holiday Remembrance Service ~In the spirit of the giving season, we here at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium invite you to a Holiday Remembrance Service to commemorate the memory of your loved one.
This service allows families, like yours, to come together, not only for sharing and support, but also, for an opportunity to act on the memories that...
Martin Brosas
Nov 5, 2023
Martin “Maeng” M. Brosas, 67, of Franklin Park, Illinois passed away at Gottlieb MemorialHospital the morning of November 5, 2023, while surrounded by his family.
He was born in Laguna, Philippines, to Delfin and Gregonia Brosas on November 11, 1955. Hegrew up in the Philippines with his six siblings the late Consuelo, the late Bonifacio, the lateAmado, the late Genoveva,...
Linda Ocwieja
Oct 26, 2023
Loving wife of the late Ted Ocwieja.
Beloved daughter of the late Mitchell and Helen Brown.
Devoted mother to Karyn and Ted.
Cherished grandmother to Bryce, Trent and Abby.
Caring mother in law to Dan Pritchett.
Dear sister of Barbara Kuske and Mitchell Brown.
Fond aunt and friend to many.
Mary Louise Gajdos
Oct 17, 2023
Mary Louise Gajdos (nee Tenerelli) was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home in Franklin Park, IL. She was 92 years old.
The daughter of Vito and Anna Tenerelli, Mary was born on February 8, 1931. Growing up, Mary loved to play and spend time with her sister...
Theodore "Ted" Lester
Oct 15, 2023
Theodore V. “Ted” Lester passed away in his home on October 15, 2023. Loving husband to Joan Lester.Devoted father to Renee Lester (Demetrius Owens) and Paul (Lara) Lester.Loving grandfather to Daniel, Ana, and Edward.Dear brother to John (JoAnn).Fond uncle to John, Janine, Bonnie, Glenn, Linda, Laura, Mark, Christine, and Robert.Ted was born to Raymond and Mary Lester in Chicago on...
Christopher Panzer
Oct 14, 2023
Christopher Panzer, Age 43- Die hard Cubs fan ! Loving Son and only child of Lois Hammond and the late Gregory Panzer. Devoted Father to Nathan Panzer. Beloved Step-Son of Paulette Panzer and Michael Hammond. Loving Nephew of Mickey & Mike Maciejewski, Frankie & Michael Pearson, and the Late Tom Panzer. Beloved Step-brother to Brandy & Heather Hammond. Loving Cousin...
Harold Charles "Charlie" Schultz
Oct 14, 2023
Beloved son of Harold Herman and Ruth Charlotte Schultz.
Dear brother of the late Allen Sr., the late Paul, Robert, and Donald Schultz.
Fond uncle of Allen (Patty) Schultz, Ed (Monica) Schultz, Tammy (Don) Reese, Charles (Colleen) Schultz, Katy (Allan) Williams, Kristy (Chuck) Harrier, Steve (Donna) Schultz, Jennifer (Pete) Raffone, Jessica (Mark) Christian, Sherri (Josh) Hansen, Don (Allison) Schultz, and...
Jeanne Marie Smith
Oct 2, 2023
Loving wife of Ronald C Smith.
Beloved Daughter of James and Veronica Dorynek.
Devoted mother to Derek (Jennifer)smith and Shane (David)Finchum.
Cherished grandmother to Kyle, Nicole, Eric, Scott, Tom and Jacob.
Dear sister to James F Dorynek , Marilyn Firth.
Fond aunt-Karyn, Doug, Greg, Kathy, Stephanie, and Jerry Jr.
She loved to travel and experience new things. She loved to...
John "Jack" W. Leese, Jr.
Sep 30, 2023
Leese, John (Jack) W. Jr. age 92 passed away peacefully in his home on September 30th. Beloved husband of Georgia Leese (nee Lewis); loving father of Stephanie Leese (Jeff) Emrich, and the late Karen (Tim) Miller; fond grandfather of TJ (Chelsea) Miller and Sara Miller (Ethan) Poulsen; great-grandfather of Grayson and Magnolia Miller; step-grandsons Charles Emrich and Parker Emrich. Toby,...


