Gary Downs

Sep 13, 2021

Gary R. Downs, 70, of River Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary grew up in River Grove, a town he loved an never left. He proudly served on the Rhodes School Board from 1991 to 2003. Gary worked in the Machine Tool Industry for the majority of his career. In 2019...

Linda Hopper

Sep 11, 2021

Linda joins her late husband Clifford Earl Hopper Sr.

Beloved daughter of Jesse W Varney & Louise Varney.

Devoted mother to Shannon Hopper & Clifford Hopper Jr.

Cherished Grandmother to Joshua Hopper, Kayla Hopper & Jayden Garcia.

Dear sister of Juanita, The late Russell Varney, Shirley Varney (The late Kennedy) Jesse...

Marvin Babcock

Sep 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Marvin A. Babcock. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Claridon "Sonny" Appleby

Sep 8, 2021

On September 8, 2021, Claridon "Sonny" Eugene Appleby of Glendale Height, IL, passed away at the age of 93. Sonny was the dear brother to sister Myrtle of Arkansas and a brother Floyd of Iowa. A devoted father to daughter Linda, and 2 sons Earl and Phillip. Cherished grandfather to 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren, and a favorite...

Dennis Ciszczon

Sep 6, 2021

Dennis J. Ciszczon, age 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

Dennis was born December 12, 1951, in Melrose Park, IL, to Thaddeus and Florence (Kolany) Ciszczon. He married Joanne Gruenberg on May 5, 1995, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Franklin Park, IL. Dennis was...

Eugene Melone, Sr.

Sep 5, 2021

Beloved husband of the late Christine. Loving father of Linda Melone, Gino Melone, Diane Cascio, and the late Michael Melone. Cherished grandfather of Alec Cascio, David Melone, Joseph Melone, Sarah Melone, and Amanda Melone. Eugene loved bowling, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed the casinos, but most of all, Eugene loved his family.

Visitation Friday, September 10, 2021,...

Dr. Lakdas Wickremeratne

Sep 4, 2021

Dr. Lakdas Ananda Wickremeratne’s life began just before the end of colonial rule in Ceylon and the birth of what is now known as Sri Lanka.  He was born in Ceylon in 1935 in its ancient capital of Kandy.  His father, H.A.C. Wickremeratne, objecting to British rule, was imprisoned by the British until Lord Mountbatten intervened and saved his life....

Mardell Leeper

Sep 3, 2021

Mardell 'Marz Cundiff' Leeper

Passed away suddenly at Northshore Hospital on September 3, 2021.

Mardell was born October 13, 1938 and raised in Franklin Park, Il. She graduated from East Leyden High School in 1956.

In January of 1960, Mardell married Robert Leeper and shared 60 wonderful years of marriage until Robert passed...

Aihua Wang

Aug 30, 2021

MRS. AIHUA WANG , age 81. On August 30,2021. Late of Chicago. Private family services will be held on Friday, Sept 3, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of ASIAN FUNERAL SERVICES, Gregory J. Lindeman, Director. ​For additional information or assistance, please call (773) 505-3874.

Kermit Cederborg

Aug 29, 2021

Kermit "George" Cederborg passed away peacefully at home the morning of August 29th, 2021. Born August 9th,1924, Kermit was extremely passionate and proud of being an auto mechanic. He dedicated 39 and a half years of his life to the garage at East Leyden High School and when he wasn't at work he was in his own garage servicing...

Thaddeus Niec

Aug 29, 2021

Thaddeus Jacob Niec passed away August 29, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Niec.

Devoted father of Christella Dudesek and Wendy (Glenn) Marinkovich.

Cherished Dzadzie to Nicole Johnson, Paul (Alicia) Dudesek, Jacob (Christina) Kirkwood, Alex Kirkwood, and Kelly Dudesek.

Proud Great-Dzadzie to Xander, Wyatt, Addie, Braelyn, and...

Miguel Pantoja, Jr.

Aug 28, 2021

Miguel Angel Pantoja, Jr.

Beloved son of Miguel Angel Pantoja, Sr. and Maria I. Pantoja. Devoted father of Kayla Isabella Frail.

Dear brother of Orlando, Rebecca, Nelson, and Zulma.

Fond uncle of Odaly, Edward, Paul, Jeniece, Marsherie, and Katrina.

Miguel loved his great nephews and nieces Janiah, Kaleb, Jaxon, Lucas, and Logan.

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Dwayne Beale

Aug 28, 2021

Loving husband of Monique Zaychik. Beloved son of Patricia and David Freeman, and Wayne Oliver. Devoted father of Christopher, Nicholas, Skylar, Bella, and Julian. Dear brother of Tina, Jennifer, Nathan, and Teegan. Fond uncle of Aubrey, Kalie, and Xander. Beloved nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dedicated and supportive friend to many.

Visitation Tuesday, September 7, 2021,...

Maureen Bernardi

Aug 28, 2021

Maureen E. Bernardi

Loving mother of Lynn (Jim) Callister, Craig (Lois) Carpenter, Karen (Greg) Benbrook, Keith (Mary Kay) Carpenter, and Sue (Marty) Voelkner.

Cherished grandmother of Todd Callister, Keelan (Erica) Carpenter, Rachael Benbrook, Rebecah Benbrook, Jacob Benbrook, Jesse Benbrook, Samuel Benbrook, Kyle Carpenter, Jordan Carpenter, Kelly Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Cara (James) Sherrod, Alyssa Voelkner, and the...

Kenneth Petersen

Aug 27, 2021

Kenneth R. Petersen

Beloved husband of the late Carole.

Loving father of Donna Mallett, Kimberley (Gregory) Pomp, Kathleen (Al) Spies, and Brian (Josette) Petersen.

Cherished grandfather of Dr. Nicole Barton (Dr. Jensen Gillette), Matthew Daly, Sean daly, Kyle Mallett, Lauren Petersen, Kaitlyn Morello, Alec Pomp, Alyssa Spies, Alan Spies, Jr., Addisyn Petersen, and...

John Perry

Aug 23, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for John V. Perry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Piotr Andruszewski

Aug 23, 2021

Piotr Artur Andruszewski

Cherished son of Patrycja and Artur Andruszewski.

Visitation Sunday, August 29, 2021, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park. Service 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

For information, please call the funeral home at (847) 678-1950 or www.sax-tiedemann.com.

Rafael Rosillo

Aug 20, 2021

Loving partner of Willa for 24 years. Devoted father to Ramiro (Rosie), Rafael, Jr. (Ann), Maria (Marshall), and Rudy (Sharon). Cherished grandfather to Ramsey, Jason, Adam, Eric, Anthony, Justin, Rene, Shawn, Melissa, Ana Gabriela, and Fatima. Dear brother of Maria Elena and Chita. Fond uncle of Angela and Carmen.

Ralph loved helping people and working in his garage and garden....

Clifford Hopper Sr.

Aug 9, 2021

Loving husband to Linda. Beloved son of Willie B. Hopper and Francis Hopper. Devoted father to Shannon Hopper and Clifford Hopper. Jr. Cherished grandfather to Joshua Hopper, Kayla Hopper, and Jayden Garcia. Dear brother of Judy (Darnell) Hopper, Cathy (Topel) Hopper, Jeffrey Hopper, Rodney Hopper, Bill Hopper, the late Lois Hopper-Wiggins, and the late Russell Hopper.

Cornelia Jarosz

Aug 4, 2021

Cornelia Jarosz, nee Thomassen. Loving wife of the late Wladyslaw Jarosz. Devoted mother to Roman (Janet) Jarosz, Marie (Tom) Nieto, and Anthony (Alyson) Jarosz. Cherished grandmother to Jamie, TJ, Alex, Amanda, Artie, and Ramona. Valued great grandmother to Antonio, Olivia, Nathan, Alex, Jr., Adam, Isaiah, and Ilias. Dearly loved Boma to everyone. Boma was a strong and dedicated woman. ...