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Karen E. Karner
Sep 4, 2023
Karen E. Karner, 78, passed away on 9/4/2023 in Bensenville, IL. She was born on12/19/44 in Melrose Park, IL to Robert E. Karner and Shirley M. Karner. As a second-generation owner and operator, Karen worked as president of operations at SuburbanWelding and Steel in Franklin Park until her retirement.
Karen was known for her love of animals and was loved...
Jimmy B. Cundiff
Sep 4, 2023
Cherished father of Courtney (Joe) Buccieri and Cari Cundiff (George).Loving partner of Cathy Michalak for twenty years. Former husband of Cathy Cundiff.Dear brother of Kathy Cundiff and the late Sharon Cundiff.Uncle to Tracy (Eric) Fritz, and Steven (Natalie) Apt. Great uncle to many.Beloved son of the late Glenn James and Shirley Cundiff.
Jimmy retired from the Town of Leyden after...
Larry M Wians
Sep 1, 2023
Larry "Uncle Bud" Wians, age 66, of Franklin Park, IL, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 37 years of Kathleen (nee Collins). Loving father of Elliot, Julianna, and the late Lucy.
Dear brother of Dale (Jackie), Randy, Toni, and the late Linda Kautter. Much loved son of the late Edmund...
Dorothy Berg
Aug 29, 2023
Dorothy Berg born January 25, 1939, passed unto the Lord and eternity on August 29, 2023, at the age of 84.Beloved daughter of Stanley and Evelyn, dear sister of Bernice she follows them now to peaceful rest.
Always a loving and caring Mother she will be much missed by her sons Edward and Thomas. Proceeded by her daughter Mary her...
Manuel Cabrera
Aug 23, 2023
Loving husband of the late Estela Cabrera.
Beloved son of Maria Rodriguez.
Devoted father to Mauro, Adriana and Estela.
Cherished grandfather to Manny, Danny, Matthew, Julian, Lily and Leo.
Dear Brother of Flavia, Angelina, Esther, the late Jesus, Antonio and Rafael.
Fond uncle and friend to many.
Pet dad to his el baby, Duke.
A roofer for over 35 years,...
Irene A. Miller
Aug 21, 2023
Beloved wife of the late Royal Ernest Miller for 67 years.
Loving mother of Carol Lynn (Harold J.) Lucas III, James Royal Miller and the late Linda Ann Miller.
Grandmother of Jesse James (Teresa) Miller, Dawn Marie (Billy) Pope, Rebecca Lyn (Michael David) Goetz.
Great grandmother of eight.
Great great grandmother of one.
Visitation Friday September1, 2023 from 9:00...
Sandra Stachurski
Aug 21, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Stachurski, age 76, of Northlake, Illinois (born in Chicago, Illinois), passed away on Monday August 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Sandy was the most devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She also was a two-time survivor of breast cancer, which never broke her fighting spirit.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 42...
Christine M. Walek
Aug 13, 2023
Our dear Christine passed away peacefully on August 13th surrounded by family. She was a proud mother and Nana and loved her family fiercely. Christine was a devoted daughter of the late John and Anne Jenrich. She is survived by her loving son Jason Walek (Carlyle) and her cherished granddaughters Garnet and Nelle. She was very close to her...
Matthew Gervais
Aug 13, 2023
Loving son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Gervais.Dear brother of Joseph, Jr. (Lydia), Raymond, Rosemarie, Thomas, Gregory (Pamela), Mark, the late James (Carol), Lawrence (Susan), and Alan.Dear uncle to many.
Visitation ~ Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 3:00pm until 9:00pm.Funeral Service ~ Friday, August 18, 2023, 10:00am.Interment ~ Maryhill Cemetery.
Dorothy Schreiner
Aug 13, 2023
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Frank Schreiner, Sr.Loving mother of Joseph Frank Schreiner, Jr, and Steven (Cathy) Schreiner.Cherished grandmother of Steven (Irene), Erin (Robert) Wahl, John, Christopher (Stephanie), and Michael (Isabelle). Dear great grandmother of Samantha, Danielle, Jacob, Justin, Emily, Layla, and Freya.Dear sister of Helen Winslow. Aunt of many.
Dorothy was a long-time member of St. Paul Evangelical...
Barbara Henk
Aug 6, 2023
Barbara Henk, 87, a 65-year resident of Franklin Park, IL, passed away on August 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Franklin Henk. Together they had four children: Vicki (Billy) Burke, Cyndi (Tim) Jungkuntz, Tim (Lynn) Henk, and Paul Henk ~ eight grandchildren: Neal, Shawn, Kevin, Joanna, Greg, Jeff (Jessica), Christopher (Ashley), and Ashley (Nick) ~ and six...
Patricia Haney
Aug 5, 2023
Patricia Anne (Pat) Haney née Wiley, born June 16, 1938, beloved daughter of Patrick and Ann Wiley, loving wife of the late John (Jack) Haney and caring mother to Elizabeth (Dave Kitz) and late son, John.
Pat was born in Chicago and moved to Franklin Park. She graduated from Leyden High School and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education...
Jean Marie Dawson nee Tiedemann
Aug 4, 2023
Jean Marie Dawson nee Tiedemann
Born to Peter Thomas and Irma Tiedeman in 1936. Jean was the youngest of four children; Mae, Edward, Ellen and Jean.
Jean was a lifelong member of St. Paul Church. Her great grandfather gave the property on Mannheim Road to build the first church. Jean was excited to go to Sunday School, and the year...
Gary Darmofal
Jul 28, 2023
Beloved husband of the late Susan Darmofal.Loving father to Aimee (Eric) Gregorash, Dan (Christine) Darmofal, and Dave Darmofal.Cherished grandfather of Cheyenne and Samantha Gregorash.Dear brother of the late Sunny Darmofal.Inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a date to be determined later.
Soyfa Athamanah
Jul 25, 2023
Soyfa Athamanah was born on February 26, 1954, in Luang Prabang, Laos. Soyfa, 69, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.
A beloved daughter of Syphan and Boung-On Khounphachanh.
She is survived by her three children, Tony, Pany, Matta, and her 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
If you are able to attend, the...
Andria Smith
Jul 24, 2023
Andria Smith
Loving wife of Chad.
Beloved daughter of Mary and Peter Koutsopoulos.
Devoted mother to Ryan, Daniel, Chad and Jacob.
Dear sister of Debbie Bullens.
Andria professed her faith in Jesus Christ and shared his love through her actions to others.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Silver Birch Ranch in her memory.
Patricia Boreson
Jul 22, 2023
Patricia A. Boreson, nee Jagielski, was born March 4th, 1935, and passed away on July 22nd, 2023, at the age of 88. She was married to Elmer A. Boreson who preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother to Pamela DeMilio (Jerry) and Bruce Boreson, Sr. (Debbie). Patricia was preceded in death by her siblings Joan, Delores, Paul, and Leonard. ...
Kazimierz Marecki
Jul 21, 2023
Kazimierz Marecki passed on July 21, 2023 at the age of 62.
Beloved son of the late Maria and Edward Marecki.
Dear brother of Jozef, Rozalia, Ewa, Janek, Urszula, Stanislaw, Ryszard, Andrzej, Jacek, the late Wojciech, and the late Wtadystaw
Fond uncle of Kasia, Angelica, Iwona, Alicia, Sebastian, Jayden, Dougie, and Lliam.
Kazimierz loved gardening, riding his bike, tanning, being...
Lawrence A. Duke, Sr.
Jul 20, 2023
In loving Memory of Larry Duke 89, of Franklin Park Illinois.
Larry was born on July 16th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Thursday July 20, 2023.
Larry loved his family and is survived by his son Larwence A. Duke Jr., his wife Leticia, daughter Diane Sanders her husband Jeff and daughter Jeanine Toms. Grandchildren, Jasmin,...
Violet L. Stelzer
Jul 14, 2023
Violet Laura Stelzer was a beloved mother to George Stelzer, the late Marla Kurtz, and Jeff Stelzer. Grandma to Kelli Stice and David Kurtz. Great grandma to Adeline Kurtz, Ronin Stice, Eliana Kurtz and Brody Stice. Violet, known to all as Vi, was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, and had 11 brothers and sisters. Her older brother, Benny, still...
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