Obituaries

Kenneth Pearson

Mar 11, 2020

Kenneth A. Pearson passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020 at his Arizona home. He leaves behind his children Chris Pearson, Brent Pearson, Corrie Pearson-Sailer, and Brad Pearson. Loving grandpa to Karli, Kelsi, Kyli, and Addison. Ken is survived by his loyal dog Snickerz.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 1-3 PM, with a...

Ronald Martin

Mar 8, 2020

Ronald E.V. Martin, 42, of Chicago, IL passed away on March 8th, 2020.

He was born on December 5th, 1977 In Chicago IL. The eldest son of the late Gabriella and Donald Martin. He was the eldest of three siblings.

He is survived by his sister Daniella Martin Moreno, brother-in-law Nicolas Moreno Hernandez, nephew Alexander...

Mildred Chyson

Mar 5, 2020

Mildred "Midge" Chyson

Born October 21, 1942 and ascended into Heaven on March 5, 2020. Loving wife of 57 years to Anthony "Tony" Chyson. Mother to Christine Chyson Grzeca (late Brian P. Grzeca) and Sharon Chyson Urbanek (Christopher L. Urbanek) Proud Grandma to Jasmine L. Urbanek. Midge and Tony built their family roots in Franklin Park in...

Catherine Cardona

Mar 5, 2020

Catherine J. Cardona passed away on Thursday March 5, 2020 at the age of 86.

Beloved wife of Richard.

Loving mother of Teresa (David) DeMuri, Michael (Amy Taylor), John, Christine Schwaan and Martin (Fern Smith).

Cherished grandmother of Keith, Tony, Maria, Adeline and Gilbert.

Dear sister of Frances Mazurek and Margaret...

Bobby Wilson

Mar 4, 2020

Visitation for Mr. Wilson will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, from 3:00pm until 9:00pm, with a 7:00pm service at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131.

Patricia Ferraro

Mar 4, 2020

After a difficult 2020, we are finally able to gather to celebrate the life of Patti Ferraro. We thank you for the kindness and support you gave to our family during this sad time in our lives. Patricia M. Ferraro (neé Connolly) passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her. She was 86 years old. Patti was preceded...

Helen Simon

Mar 4, 2020

Helen Simon, 98, passed on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Loving wife of the late George Simon. Devoted mother to Greg (Madeline), and Ron (Vanessa). Cherished grandmother to Deanna (Bill), Carrie (Mike), and Sandra. Valued great grandmother to Aidan, Sofia, Gavin, Ethan, Mia, Evan, Owen, and Elliott. Fond aunt, and friend to many.

Helen was a...

Patrick Nardulli

Mar 1, 2020

Patrick J. Nardulli

“He wore his heart on his sleeve and his attitude in his hair.”

Patrick John Nardulli was born on the eleventh of June in 1947 to parents, Orlando and Louise. A native of Franklin Park, he attended elementary school at St. Gertrude’s and high school at East Leyden. In his younger years,...

James Wagner

Feb 25, 2020

James Arthur Wagner

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 25, 2020.

James was preceded in death by his wife Sence Ann nee O'Brien and his son Michael Jerome Wagner

He is survived by his son James Brien Wagner (Ulrike) and daughter Sence Esther (Penny) Feldmann (Paul Reese).

Cherished...

Grace Castellenti

Feb 25, 2020

Grace R. Castellenti

Beloved wife of Joseph Castellenti for 68 years.

Loving mother of Marlene (the late Rich) Bacha, Lois (Kurt) Neilsen, and Cathy Jo (Dan) Hodge.

Cherished grandmother of Bret (Lauren), Erik (Lauren), Michael (Stacey), Kendal (David), Joseph (Kristen), Katie Jo (Drew) and Kristen (Chris).

Proud Great Grandmother of Avery,...

Mary Rose

Feb 23, 2020

Cherished daughter of the late William and the late Catherine Rose. Beloved sister of William (Joan), Kathleen (the late Mark) Tushinski, Linda (Tom) Makinney, and Daniel (Pat). Loving aunt, grand aunt, and great grand aunt of many.

A 25 year member of LRCA, River Grove, and long time resident of Park Ridge Care Center. ​Mary was a...

Michael Ciancio, Jr.

Feb 21, 2020

Michael F. Ciancio Jr., 74, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Clare Memorial Hospital ER. He was born December 28, 1945 in Chicago to Michael and Mary Ellen (Clemente) Ciancio. Mike graduated from East Leyden High School with the class of 1963. As a young man, he entered the US Navy and served during Vietnam...

Elmer Mueller

Feb 19, 2020

On February 19th, 2020 Elmer C. Mueller, age 91, was received into God's loving arms.

A long-time resident of Franklin Park . He married Lorraine Rennhack in 1951 and they moved from the Austin neighborhood of Chicago o Franklin Park in 1957.

Elmer and Lorraine were founding members of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Franklin...

Frank Cundari

Feb 3, 2020

Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Teresa, Jean (Guy), Frank, and Alex. Proud grandfather of Lori, Ernie (Killeen), Stacy, Katie (Matt), Peter, Alyssa (Ryan), Tony, Gina (Jeremy). Great grandfather of Stephanie, Frank, Avery, Alex, Madison, Adeline, and Ethan. Dear brother and uncle of many.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 11:00 am until time...

Dorothy Cwik

Jan 29, 2020

Dorothy C. Cwik, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Loving wife of Ronald. Devoted mother to Mark (Julie) and Patricia. Cherished grandmother to Nicole (Tomas) Westberg, Destiny (Raymond) Soch, Christopher and AlexSandra Cwik. Valued great grandmother to Raymond Soch, Gavin Cwik, and Henry Westberg. Fond sister, aunt, and friend to many. Visitation to be held on Saturday,...

Jozef Dylag

Jan 24, 2020

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

An Luu

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. An Luu, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Beloved husband of Mai. Loving dad of Paul (Diem-My), Sam (Quynh), and Binh (Ruth). Cherished grandfather of Alia, Kai, Orin, Hero, and Chi. Friend, uncle and cousin to many.

Friends and family will gather at  Sax Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 W. Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois,...

Mary Bradof

Jan 21, 2020

Former longtime resident of Franklin Park, Mary (Madry) Bradof, 98, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, in Boise, ID. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Born in Bellevue, Michigan, to John and Katharine (Dlugosz) Madry on February 24, 1921, Mary, one of 8 children, left home at age 14 to help support the...

Michael Eccarius

Jan 20, 2020

Michael P. Eccarius, age 71 passed away on January 20th, 2020.

Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving dad of Monica (Alex), Nicolas (Karolina), and Emily (Sara).

Cherished brother of Daniel and Pam Eccarius, Brian Eccarius, and the late Karen and James. Uncle and friend to many.

Father of Eric, the late Kelly, Kris, and...

Sandra Kortman

Jan 18, 2020

Friends and family will gather for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 15, 2020, from 2:00pm until 7:00pm inside Thatcher Woods Pavilion, 8030 Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305..