Obituaries

Christine K. Marty

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

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

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

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.

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Valerie Ann Supol

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...

Anthony Paul Rankin

Anthony Paul Rankin

Dec 17, 2023

Anthony Paul Rankin

Visitation at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave. Franklin Park, IL Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Prayer Service 7:30 pm on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Inurnment at a later date.

Services by Durante Funeral Group.

For information please call (866) 847-4100.

Josephine Gertrude Laux

Josephine Gertrude Laux

Dec 13, 2023

Josephine Gertrude Laux (née Wilt), known to friends and family as Jo, and tocollege friends as Bubbles, passed away quietly in her sleep in the early morninghours of Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She is survived by numerous childrenand grandchildren, who will remember her lovingly as the warm and affectionatematriarch of the extended Laux clan.Josephine was born August 23, 1932 in...

Joanne C. Mueller

Joanne C. Mueller

Dec 13, 2023

Loving wife of Kenneth Mueller.

Beloved daughter of Edward and Virginia Noedinger.

Devoted mother to Kim Mueller and Dawn Fortman.

Cherished grandmother to Keith Fortman, Eric Fortman, Dana Fortman, and Kurt Fortman.

Dear great-grandmother to Kayden Alan Fortman, Landen Thomas Fortman, Amaya Giselle Mendoza, and Athena Dawn Mendoza.

Leo Losurdo

Leo Losurdo

Dec 12, 2023

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 9:30am until time of Prayer Service at 11:00am.An 11:30am Funeral Mass will follow at St. Gertrude Church ~ 9613 Schiller Blvd, Franklin Park, IL, 60131.Interment will follow the Funeral Mass with a Graveside Service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery ~ 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL, 60162.

Loving husband of the...

Edward Walter Pudlo

Edward Walter Pudlo

Dec 11, 2023

Loving husband of the late Veronica (nee Michaels).

Devoted father of Edward (Kimberly) and Frank.

Cherished grandfather to Edward and Sarah.

Dear brother of the late Joseph (the late Eleanor), the late Walter, the late Thaddeus, the late Stella (the late Tony) Grabski, and the late Frank (Adrienne).

In his youth, along with his brothers, Edward contributed to the...

Robert B. Gutkowski

Robert B. Gutkowski

Dec 11, 2023

Robert B. Gutkowski

Beloved husband of Carol Gutkowski nee Ziaja.

Loving father of Jennifer (Josh) and Brian (Renee).

Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Annabelle and fur babies Snickers, Eddie, Lucy, Lou, Squid, Link and Carl.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother Gertrude, father Bruno and brother Ronald.

Robert was a graduate of St. Celestine School, Holy Cross...

Judith Turman

Judith Turman

Dec 11, 2023

Beloved wife of the late Frank Turman.Loving mother of the late James (Maggie) Turman.Cherished grandmother of James Turman, Jr.Twin sister of Joyce (Michael) DiGiovanni.Aunt and cousin of many.Family and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 9:00amuntil time of service at 9:30am.Interment at Elmwood Cemetery.

For more information, please feel free call Sax-Tiedemann Funeral...

Michael Holowicki

Michael Holowicki

Dec 9, 2023

Michael Louis Holowicki Beloved son of Stephanie Holowicki (nee Wierbicki) and Edward HolowickiDevoted father to Rachel (Casey) Ozog (nee Holowicki) and Patrick HolowickiDear brother of Marcia (David) Ellis (nee Holowicki) and Marc HolowickiFond uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Dedicated entertainment lighting director, singer, and bandmate. Avid Sailer, Chicago Blackhawks fan, and lover of music and art.A celebration of Life...

Genevieve Lynn Casteel

Genevieve Lynn Casteel

Dec 4, 2023

 

Funeral Arrangements provided by Durante Funeral Group, Gary A. Durante-Funeral Director.

 

 

Barbara Ann Raydl

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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