Obituaries
Soyfa Athamanah
Jul 25, 2023
Soyfa Athamanah was born on February 26, 1954, in Luang Prabang, Laos. Soyfa, 69, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.
A beloved daughter of Syphan and Boung-On Khounphachanh.
She is survived by her three children, Tony, Pany, Matta, and her 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
If you are able to attend, the...
Andria Smith
Jul 24, 2023
Andria Smith
Loving wife of Chad.
Beloved daughter of Mary and Peter Koutsopoulos.
Devoted mother to Ryan, Daniel, Chad and Jacob.
Dear sister of Debbie Bullens.
Andria professed her faith in Jesus Christ and shared his love through her actions to others.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Silver Birch Ranch in her memory.
Patricia Boreson
Jul 22, 2023
Patricia A. Boreson, nee Jagielski, was born March 4th, 1935, and passed away on July 22nd, 2023, at the age of 88. She was married to Elmer A. Boreson who preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother to Pamela DeMilio (Jerry) and Bruce Boreson, Sr. (Debbie). Patricia was preceded in death by her siblings Joan, Delores, Paul, and Leonard. ...
Kazimierz Marecki
Jul 21, 2023
Kazimierz Marecki passed on July 21, 2023 at the age of 62.
Beloved son of the late Maria and Edward Marecki.
Dear brother of Jozef, Rozalia, Ewa, Janek, Urszula, Stanislaw, Ryszard, Andrzej, Jacek, the late Wojciech, and the late Wtadystaw
Fond uncle of Kasia, Angelica, Iwona, Alicia, Sebastian, Jayden, Dougie, and Lliam.
Kazimierz loved gardening, riding his bike, tanning, being...
Lawrence A. Duke, Sr.
Jul 20, 2023
In loving Memory of Larry Duke 89, of Franklin Park Illinois.
Larry was born on July 16th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Thursday July 20, 2023.
Larry loved his family and is survived by his son Larwence A. Duke Jr., his wife Leticia, daughter Diane Sanders her husband Jeff and daughter Jeanine Toms. Grandchildren, Jasmin,...
Violet L. Stelzer
Jul 14, 2023
Violet Laura Stelzer was a beloved mother to George Stelzer, the late Marla Kurtz, and Jeff Stelzer. Grandma to Kelli Stice and David Kurtz. Great grandma to Adeline Kurtz, Ronin Stice, Eliana Kurtz and Brody Stice. Violet, known to all as Vi, was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, and had 11 brothers and sisters. Her older brother, Benny, still...
John Schelling
Jul 4, 2023
John Paul Schelling went home to the Lord on July 4th at 4:50 AM. Born to Pastor James Brandt Schelling and Sharon Schelling (Kaye) on January 26th, 1963, John was a warmhearted, helpful, and highly athletic son. John was born in Sioux Falls, SD, moved to Franklin Park, IL, and settled in Roselle, IL in 1981. He served the Dupage...
Geraldine Hoss
Jul 1, 2023
On July 1, 2023, Geraldine Anne Hoss passed away peacefully at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. Geraldine was born on March 22, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Helen Lewinski. On July 10, 1954, she married her life-long partner George Hoss and in 1961 became a life-long resident of Franklin Park where together they raised their...
Timothy Monroe
Jun 27, 2023
Timmy Monroe passed away suddenly on June 27, 2023, aged 57. Born on May 10, 1966, in Melrose Park, IL, Timmy was a loving husband to his wife, Kim, devoted father to his three children, Madison, Christopher, and Ashley, son of Jan and Ray, brother of Jeff, son in-law, brother in-law, and uncle to many. His family was always...
Rev. Dr. John Edward Mulvihill
Jun 25, 2023
John Mulvihill was a true Renaissance man. He was a jurist, philosopher, linguist, scholar, pastor, educator, archeologist, webmaster and recognized spiritual leader. He was an adventurer who visited all seven continents always learning and sharing his knowledge, but most of all he was a man who blessed the lives of everyone who was fortunate enough to cross paths with him...
Richard L. Santoyo
Jun 24, 2023
Loving father to Linda Ackerman, Sheila Norgaard, Richard Santoyo, Michael Santoyo (Judy), Edson Santoyo (Kris), and the late Christopher Santoyo (Cindy). Loving grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 20+ great-grandchildren. Rich, also known as 'Pops', to most was the definition of "to know him was to love him". He was a great friend to everyone he encountered.
Andrew Holubowicz
Jun 18, 2023
Loyal, Hardworking, the life of the party and so proud of his family and the life he built. Andrew Holubowicz, age 96, Native of Potasnia Poland, longtime resident of Franklin Park Illinois, former Reservist for the United States Government working on trucks and tankers after World War II, former meat cutter for Eckridge Sausage and Jewel Foods; beloved husband to his...
Jerry Erjavec
Jun 17, 2023
Loving husband of Barbara (Schreiner).
Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Rose Erjavec.
Devoted father to Gerald (Linda), Steven (John), and the late Karen.
Adored grandfather to Jerry and Allen (Alyssa).
Cherished great grandfather to Jerry, Joel, Jana, and Kaya.
Jerry was born at home in Chicago on August 8, 1930, and was baptized on August...
Shirlee M. Egan
Jun 14, 2023
Shirlee Mae Egan
June 14, 2023, at 93 years old
Shirlee Mae Egan was born September 10, 1929, to the late Dorothy and Casper Stahlhofen, and passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023. She grew up in Chicago where she attended Kelvyn Park High School. She was married to the love of her life, the late Joseph Egan (2016), for 67...
Sandra Rose Pollitt
Jun 11, 2023
Sandra Rose Pollitt-Wetzel, nee: Menotti Loving wife to Rick Wetzel. Beloved daughter of Stephanie and the late James Menotti. Devoted mother to Stefani (Kraig) Kabat, Tommy (Brenda) Pollitt, and Wayne (Janet) Pollitt. Cherished grandmother of Kaden, Kylie, Alicia, Alexa, Angel, and Justin. Dear sister of the late Nick (Donna) Menotti, Daniel (Carol) Menotti, and Susan (Vince) Palumbo. Adoring aunt and...
Marie Saeli
Jun 6, 2023
Marie Saeli
April 9, 1955 – June 6, 2023
Marie Saeli passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Anthony Saeli.
Dear sister of Anita Diesing, Joseph (Susan) Saeli, Diane (John) Tyndal and the late Anthony (Kathy) Saeli Jr.
Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
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Donna Mae Rubino
May 31, 2023
Loving wife of Frank (Bob).Beloved daughter of the late Donald and the late Margaret McDonald.Devoted mother to Michael (DeeAnna), Robert (Maureen), and Lisa (Jeff).Adored grandmother to Ashley (Shawn), Blake (Megan), Julia (Bryce), Brad (Lindsey), Jenna (Joe), Samantha, Katie (Kevin), Joey, and Nick.Cherished great grandmother to William, Justin, Drake, Bella, Pippa, Luke, Hattie, Graysen, Brody, Gia, Lilly, Hailey, Brookie, and Grayden.
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Clare Stanley Blackmore
May 22, 2023
CLARE STANLEY BLACKMORE
October 9, 1940 - May 22, 2023
Clare Stanley Blackmore, 82, of Schiller Park passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1940, at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, to Sophie and Robert Edward Blackmore in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village until he married and moved to Chicago’s Galewood west side...
Elias D. Bray
May 20, 2023
Elias Denzel Bray
Born July 22, 1996
At Rest May 20, 2023
Beloved son of Christa and Edsel Bray.
Dear brother of Justine Hacke and Erica Bray.
Elias was a warehouse supervisor.
He loved driving his car.
Michelle Violet
May 17, 2023
Michelle Lynn Violet, 44, passed away
suddenly on May 17, 2023. She was
born August 17, 1978, in Park Ridge,
Illinois.
She is survived by: her parents, Diane
(Mike) Fuentes and Al (Carol) Violet;
sisters: Renee(Tom) Powell, Lisa (Scott)
Pietruszewski, Lisa (Nicolai) Baekkegaard,
Denise Hopkins, and Michelle (Sean)
Fuentes; nieces and nephews: Ashely,
Magnolia, Ayden, Riley, Lily, Reese,
Charley,...


