Obituaries

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...

Oct 12, 2022

Esther H. Barr, born Nov. 7, 1927 to Alexander & Margaret Hogarth, caring wife, mother, and sister, Esther passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2022.

Esther was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, married John (Jock) Y. Barr, and together they immigrated to North America in the 50’s.

Preceded in death by her husband John (Jock) Y. Barr and her son Craig H. Barr. She is survived...

Oct 12, 2022

Beloved husband of the late Mercia V. Fiore.Loving father of Gigi Fiore, Debbie (Jim Coconate) Fiore, and Michele Fiore. Proud grandfather of Mandee Gabriel (Jon Beushausen), David Coconate, Dan Coconate, and Hana Holman.Great grandfather of Penelope Beushausen and Charley Beushausen.Dear brother of the late Jack (Evelyn) DeFiore, the late Lucille (the late Bill) White, and the late Bernice Fiore. Much...

Oct 11, 2022

Oct 5, 2022

Charles L. Schalkowski

Beloved husband of the late Denise.

Loving father of Elizabeth (Richard) Cesario, Jennifer (Jeffrey, Sr.) Nykaza, and Charles L. Schalkowski, Jr.

Cherished grandfather of Ariana (Eric) Rudzinski, Jeffrey (Chanel) Nykaza, Jr., Allison Cesario, Jonathan Cesario, Mikayla Nykaza, and Nathan Nykaza.

Dear brother of the late Joyce (the late Nick) Zambetta, the late Loretta (the late Herbert) Ogalla,...

Oct 3, 2022

Andrew Giglio passed away on October 3, 2022, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his sister Rose Kopeny. He will be loved and remembered by his family, including nieces Donna Bartelli and Karen Burnette.Andrew worked many years as a systems programmer and always enjoyed learning new things and problem solving. He was wonderful at teaching...

Oct 3, 2022

Rose R. Janas (née Gillcrist), 71, of Franklin Park, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2022. She was born in Boston on May 8, 1951, to parents William A. Gillcrist and Tefta Athanas.Rose grew up in Chicago near Hanson Park, graduated from Foreman High School in 1969 and then obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology from...

Oct 2, 2022

Bruce A. Winnick, 72, long time resident of River Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Bruce was the beloved husband of Grace Lynn (nee Pasieta) for over 51 years.He was the loving father of Frank (Jennifer), Danita (William) Schaal, and Ryan.Devoted Papa to Reagan Schaal and Dean Winnick.Best friend to his loyal dog, Tony.Dear brother of Gail (the...

Sep 30, 2022

Beloved husband of Sonia. Adored son of Genoveva and the late Jose.

Loving father Damig (Heather) and Gabriel. Cherished grandfather of Aubrey and Levi.

Dear brother of Jose, the late Tony (Barbara), the late Eddie (the late Amy), Evelyn (Angel) Calderon, Carlos and Carmen (Sam). Uncle and great uncle to many.

Robert was a talented painter, loved...

Sep 26, 2022

Loving husband of the late Sharon.Son of the late Len and Mickey Rozak.Devoted father to Nadyne (Eric) Michalik, Renee (Rick) Kohler.Cherished grandfather to Allison, Ethan, Addison, and Ricky.Dear brother of the late Terri Stinespring, his twin sister, the late Jan Raysby, the late Lenny Rozak, and Barbara Siemers.Fond uncle and friend to many.John served in the U.S. Army and was...

Sep 23, 2022

 

   Betty J. Strand      1929 - 2022   Betty J. Strand, 93, passed away in her home on Sept. 23, 2022.   Betty was the cherished daughter of Ivar and Susan. Loving sister of James (Marlene) who preceded her in passing. Beloved wife of Raymond J. Strand who preceded her in passing  Caring mother of Eric J. (Kathy)...

Sep 23, 2022

 

Henryk CepielSeptember 1948 – September 2022River Grove, ILHenryk Cepiel, passed away on September 23, 2022, at the age of 74. Loving husband to Ula of 49 years, devoted father to two sons, Slawek (Mila) and David (Teresa), and a treasured grandfather of the late Daniel.Henryk was a sweet caring soul, always showing his warmth and concern for the well-being...

Sep 23, 2022

Loving husband of Constance Fippinger (Lullo).Beloved son of the late Clarence and the late Evelyn Fippinger.Devoted father to Craig (Michelle) Walters, Gary Walters, Scott (Deborah) Fippinger, and Holly Fippinger.Cherished grandfather to Caitlin and Dylan Fippinger, Ryan and Drew Walters, and Ryan (Morgan) and McKayla Healy.Dear brother of the late Shirley Shabosky, Sharon Benge, and Terry Fippinger.Fond uncle and friend to...

Sep 21, 2022

Edythe Itrich (Weigand), born Nov. 18, 1921, caring wife, mother, and sister to many, passed on September 21, 2022, at age 100. Edyth is the daughter of Frank and Flavia Weigand. She grew up in Franklin Park, Illinois, and married Joe Itrich in 1941. She is survived by her son, Thomas Itrich (Donna Lee Latoria) and the niece she raised,...

Sep 17, 2022

Our beautiful Mother, Carol Ann Lunsford, sadly passed away at the age of 81 on September 17, 2022, in Bensenville, IL. She was a loved member of the Bridgeway Senior Living.   She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as her sister Bev. She enjoyed visiting with friends, some who she had known many years through...

Sep 17, 2022

On September 17, 2022, George Kontogiannis lost his battle to cancer. Beloved husband to Louisa. Loving father to Dina (Alex), Matina (Jason), and John (Jessica). Survived by his brother Peter (Eva) and sister Panayiota (Chris).Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.    George loved to play soccer, cook, and spend time with his family and his dog Princess.   He...

Sep 16, 2022

Beloved daughter of Lynn Parker.

Devoted mother to Alexa Trinity Hernandez.

Niece and cousin to many. Friend to all who knew her.

Sep 15, 2022

On September 15, 2022, Alicia was received into heaven with the words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." While she only lived for 24 years, she dispensed a full century's worth of wisdom, love, and laughter before going Home. After growing up on the mission field in Papua New Guinea, Alicia grappled with how to follow the call of...

Sep 10, 2022

Beloved wife of the late Ralph.

Loving mother of Wade (Sally), David (Dora), and Jennifer (Danny Thomas) Norris.

Grandmother of Eric (Karin Moore)Neuman, Brian Johnson, Shelley (Randy) Morin, and Annette Everettes.

Great-grandmother of Paul (Cathy) Morin, Jacob (Crystal) Morin, and Trent Everettes.   Great Great-grandmother of Brysen, Emmet Morin, Russel, Eva, and Natalie Morin.