Obituaries

Juanita Gieske

Apr 15, 2020

Juanita Gieske, age 96, longtime resident of Franklin Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home, a house she resided in for 73 years, on April 15, 2020. Juanita was born on December 22, 1923, to the late Frederick and Ethel Hamm. Loving wife of the late John V. Gieske, married for 62 years, and loving mother of John...

Frank Pudlo

Apr 15, 2020

Frank Pudlo

Loving husband of Adrienne nee Rekowski.

Devoted father of Timothy (Anna), Kimberly (Kevin) McMillan, Michael (Susan), and Catherine Pudlo.

Cherished grandfather of Justin (Kelly) McMillan, Brandon McMillan, Jordon McMillan, Alexis Pudlo, Nathan Pudlo, Christina Pudlo, and Melanie Pudlo.

Dear brother of Edward (the late Veronica), the late Joseph (the...

Gordon Vazzano

Apr 11, 2020

Loving husband of Joan Vazzano.

Beloved father of Michael (Darlene) Vazzano, and Susan (Gary) Collum.

Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Brian), Heather (Jeff), Nicole, Corey, Denise (Alex) and David (Kristina.

Proud great grandfather of Adrianna, Haleiwa, Jaxson, Vincent, Anthony, Joseph, Landon, and Liam.

Dear brother of Joseph (Carol) Vazzano, and Martin (Nancy)...

John Anichini

Apr 4, 2020

John Anichini age 85

Beloved husband of Phyllis nee Benda.

Loving father of John (Bernadette), Mark (Pam), Phillip, Paul (Kimberly).

Proud grandfather of Kailey, Alyssa, Jessica, Anthony, Nicolet, Sarah, and Olivia.

Dear brother of the late Lucille Stangel and the late George (the late Marylou) Anichini.

Uncle of Maria,...

Richard Rickert

Apr 2, 2020

Loving husband of Carol. Devoted father to Maria Rickert (Ron Wozny). Beloved son of the late Adolph and the late Gertrude. Valued son-in-law to Anna McGarity. Cherished cousin to Alan (Bev) and Donna (Will) Rickert. Surrogate father and grandfather to Rob, Lauren, Rory, Bennett, and Graham Hass. Dearest friend to Ron and Joy Micheletto.

During WWII Richard...

Dennis Neuman

Apr 2, 2020

Dennis E. Neuman

Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2020 in Naperville, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Neuman, Jr, and his mother, June P. Neuman passed away on April 9, 2020.

Dennis is survived by his sister Debby (Rod) Griffith of Pennsylvania, his niece, Nichole (Bill) Lieb, a...

Nicolas Ybarra

Apr 1, 2020

Nicolas Ybarra, age 93, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2020.

He was born in San Jose de Aura Coahuila, Mexico, on February 3, 1927.

He is survived by wife of 65 years Emma, and his children Nicolas Jr, Luis, Pedro, Delia, Julian, Mary, Julia, and Elvira. He is also preceded in...

Marilyn King

Mar 31, 2020

Marilyn King of Melrose Park, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Loving wife of (the late) Frank King. Devoted companion to Peter Maas. Beloved mother of (the late) Stephen (Michelle) King, Cindy (Alan) Francen, and Tim (Linda) King. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Kelle), Patrick (Jenny), Nicole (Tyler), Justine (Nick), Matthew, Stephen (Amanda), Ryan, Eric (Bee) and Kellie. Dear...

Carmelita Cristobal Francisco

Mar 30, 2020

Carmelita A. Cristobal Francisco, 71, passed away on March 30, 2020, and will forever be missed. Beloved wife of Herminio (Arnel) Francisco. Cherished daughter to the late Delfin and Patricia Cristobal. Dear sister of Mila Ramos, and brothers Conrado (Ding), Charlie, Edgardo (Japok), Tony, and Andy Cristobal. Fond aunt to Jemely Villegas, Jenny Manahan, Jean Jordan, and their families...

Susan Gussy-Mellenthin

Mar 29, 2020

Susan Gussy-Mellenthin

Beloved wife of James Michael.

Cherished daughter of Joan and the late Kenneth.

Loving mother of Kimberly and Robert. Step mother of Michael and Samuel.

Step grandmother of Weston.

Dear sister of Kathy (Dean), and James (the late Lisa).

Fond aunt of Melanie, the late...

Joanne Boehm

Mar 27, 2020

Joanne Boehm

Born May 1, 1930 and ascended into Heaven on March 27, 2020.

Joanne was a loving wife of 45 years to August 'Wally' Boehm.

Devoted mother of Cyndi and Ken (Sandy).

Proud grandma of Cassy, Katy, Kim (David), and Suzy.

Joanne has fought a good fight against...

Daniel Thilges Jr

Mar 25, 2020

On March 25th, 2020 Daniel J Thilges, age 31 unplugged his aux cord and took his case of PBR with him into Nirvana. Shouting "Slayer!" through the neighborhood of Melrose Park,  DJ was more than the fables that survive through the experiences of everyone's memory.

He was a grandson to Owie & Grandpair and also Margaret Capotosto...

Bernice DeRosa

Mar 22, 2020

Wife of the late Mike DeRosa. Precious daughter of the late Mabel and Erwin Busche. Devoted mother to Rose Mary DeRosa (Judy), Carol (Karl) Wagner, Angela (Daniel) Jacobson, Dennis (Brenda) DeRosa, Josie (Steve) Smedberg, and Janet (Sean) Roberts. Cherished sister of Donald Busche and Elroy Busche. She was preceded in death by her brother Edwin Busche, and sisters Lorna...

Eugenia Gainer

Mar 22, 2020

Eugenia 'Jeanie' Gainer

Loving mother of Lisa (Andy) Alexander and the late Ed Gainer.

Proud grandmother of Andrew and Ryan.

Cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Eugenia 'Jenny" Commiso.

Dear sister of Betty (the late Joseph) Butir, Anthony Commiso, the late Eugene (Elizabeht) Commiso, and the late Mary Commiso.

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Victoria Rende

Mar 22, 2020

Victoria “Tata” Tedei Rende

Lifelong Franklin Park resident, peacefully passed away at 101 years old. Victoria’s lengthy lifespan can be credited to a steady diet of sweets, crossword puzzles, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune.

Born to the late Helena and Frank Tedei, Victoria was the middle child between the late...