Obituaries

Dawn Rowan

Jan 14, 2020

Dawn "Dawnie" Rowan It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our family shares the sad news of the unexpected passing of Dawn on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Dawnie was the Beloved Daughter of Gary and Maryann.  Dearest Sister to Lorri (Danny), and Sean.  Proud Aunt and Loving Mother to Jason. Devoted fur-baby Mom to Shorty.  Cherished Granddaughter of the late Florence...

Michael Legittino

Jan 10, 2020

Michael A. Legittino

Beloved husband of Sharon and the late Diane.

Loving father of Michael (Kim), Janet (Mike) Roemer, and Jon (Michele). Step-father of Michael (Cheryl) and Anna Marie (Erik).

Cherished grandfather of Michael (Brianne), Daniel, Kevin, Kyle (Shay), Michele (Mark), Jon, Jordan, Madison, Matthew, Brett, William, and Kara.

Proud great...

Saul Labra

Jan 9, 2020

Visitation for Saul will be at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 9:00 am until time of the funeral service at 10:00am

Interment at Acacia Park Cemetery...

Donald Wisnoski

Jan 8, 2020

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

Agnes "Dolly" Nordeen

Jan 5, 2020

Agnes “Dolly” Nordeen April 21, 1934 – January 5, 2020

Dolly Nordeen passed away at the age of 85.  Beloved wife of the late Howie Nordeen, loving mother of Lynn Mohr (Scott) and Tim Nordeen (Francine), loving grandmother of Ryan, Austin and Charlotte Nordeen, Steve and Vicki Mohr.  Beloved daughter of Gustave and Edith Lofgren, dear sister...

Craig Forsythe

Jan 1, 2020

Craig Forsythe, 55, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Devoted husband to his loving wife Silvia. Cherished father of Thor and Viveka. Beloved son of Carol and (the late) Philip. Dear brother of Phil (Anne). Craig will be missed by many relatives and friends.

Craig worked for Flying Food Group for 30+ years, most recently holding...

Irvin Garcia

Dec 30, 2019

Arrangements made through Funerales Y Crematorios La Sagrada Familia Funeral Home, 773.565.4171.

Services only to be held at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home and Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131.

Brian Kirby

Dec 26, 2019

Brian Kirby Survived by his wife, Jeannine. Dear brother of Michael (Jan), Kathy (Jerry) Browder, and Tommy (Denise). Uncle of many. Family and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home and Crematorium on Friday, January 3, 2020, from 6:00pm until time of service at 8:00pm. Inurnment private. For more information please call 847.678.1950.

Marianna Becker

Dec 24, 2019

Marianna S. Becker

Beloved wife of the late Duane.

Loving mother of Mark (Susan), Denise (Henry) Looyer, Duane, Jr., and Philip Becker (Dee Hicks).

Cherished grandmother of Mark, Jr., Scott (Allison), Jacob, and Zachary. Aunt of many.

Visitation Friday, Dec 27, 2019 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Funeral Saturday,...

Vera Fratamico

Dec 22, 2019

A Memorial Mass for Vera will be held at St. Cyprian Church at a later date, to still be determined.

Robert Leeper

Dec 20, 2019

Bob Leeper, 82  Loving husband of Mardell for 60 years. Bob showed amazing courage through a long illness. The son of the late Edward and Dolores Leeper of Bemidji, MN. Bob was one of six children, Mary Dillworth, Beverly Jensen, the late Sharon Coyne, the late Patty Tencza, and the late Jim Leeper. He is the brother in law...

Jeffery Weiner, Sr.

Dec 18, 2019

Jeffery S. Weiner, Sr.

Age 70, of River Grove.

Loving husband of Christine Weiner.

Beloved father of Jeffery Jr. (Juliet), Jennifer, and Jessica Weiner (Julie).

Dear grandfather of Mack.

Brother of Claudia and Bill (Beebe).

Brother-in-law of Louise and Philip (Amato), and John D'Amico.

Beloved...

Steven Rende

Dec 11, 2019

Steven Louis Rende, a lifelong Franklin Park resident and Vietnam War Veteran, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Steve was a doting husband of over 50 years to Madelyn (Guerrieri), and a loving father to Vicki, Steve (Michelle), and Natalie. One of Steve’s favorite roles was as a Papa to Alexandria, Angela, and Ava. A devoted son...

Evelyn Lobell

Dec 7, 2019

Evelyn M. Lobell, born in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and the late Sophie Welz. Devoted mother to Jeanette Patti and Michelle Lobell. Loving grandmother to Jennifer Uribe, Danielle Battaglia (Joe), Michela Nuno (Alex), April Balek (Steve), Natalie DiGioia (Nigel Franklin), and Anthony DiGioia. Proud great grandmother to Janelle, Stephen, Adrianna, Emiliano, Mariah, Anaya, and Matteo....

Patrick Weiler

Dec 4, 2019

Patrick Joseph Weiler, 82, of Melrose Park passed away Wednesday evening, December 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Jeanne. Loving father of Jeffrey (Tracy), Christopher, and Sharon (Steven). Cherished grandfather of Cole and Darren. He is survived by his sister, Joan Hannigan, sister-in-law, Peggy Burianek, and many nieces and nephews. Patrick grew up in Chicago and worked as a lineman...

Dorothy Kruse

Dec 2, 2019

Dorothy A. Kruse Beloved wife of the late William E. Kruse.

Loving mother of Larry (Maureen), Jeffrey (Amy McGowan), and Susan (Richard) Langford.

Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Paula), Amanda, and the late Jason.

Great grandmother of Logan and Hailey.

Dear sister of Pauline Zimny, and Carl Kaufman.

Aunt of...

Richard Baran

Nov 30, 2019

Richard Thomas Baran (Dick), loving companion of Carol Ann Fredrickson, cherished father of Cheryl (Carrol) Symank and Lisa Puck, beloved grandfather of William, Emma, Elsa and Riley died November 30, 2019 at the age of 81 years.

Dick was born July 22, 1938 in Chicago to parents Chester and Arlette Baran. An avid supporter of education, he...

Florence Carlson

Nov 28, 2019

Florence R. Carlson

Beloved wife of the late Oliver Carlson.

Loving mother of Drake and Vanessa.

Dear sister of the late Dolores Burke.

Cherished aunt of Nadine, James, Christopher, and the late Timothy.

Long time member of the Franklin Park Woman's Club.

Florence was an avid gardener...

Oscar Lazo

Nov 26, 2019

Oscar Lazo passed away November 26, 2019.

Family and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Prayers will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 9:30 am at the funeral home prior to mass at St. Gertrude Church...

Loretta Krumwiede

Nov 20, 2019

Loretta Ann Krumwiede, nee Olsen, 92. Beloved wife of the late Herman Krumwiede. Loving mother of the late Lorri “Tootie” (Bob) Bilik , Judi Washburn, the late Kerry Krumwiede, and Susie (Tom) McWherter. Loving grandmother of Scott Bilik, Alyssa (Tom) Tarpey, Chris (Natalie) Bilik, Suzanne (Brian) Clausen, Mark (Kendra) Washburn, Kerry Washburn, Brian Washburn, Jimmy (Candace) Washburn, Jeff (Linda)...