Obituaries

Nov 7, 2017

Robert Lester Ronayne, 84 Passed away Tuesday, Nov 7, 2017 at The British Home in Brookfield, Il after a brief illness. Robert is predeceased by his parents, Les and Betty Ronayne; and by his longtime partner of twenty years, Kathy Bachus. Bob is survived by his brother Richard 'Dick' Ronayne. Uncle Bob is lovingly remembered by...

Nov 6, 2017

Kathleen G. Cronin nee Grannan, passed away peacefully November 6, 2017 at home in Oakbrook, IL at the age of 91. Born in Chicago, IL, she grew up in the South Shore neighborhood; and went on to attend St. Catharine College. After raising her five children, she retired from Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL after 30+ years....

Nov 2, 2017

Ronald Inorio Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Steve, Chris, Patrick (Susie) and Laura (George) Hemesath. Proud grandfather of 15. Great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Pete (Kathy) and Maryann (Pete). Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, November 5, 2017 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home...

Oct 30, 2017

Mercia V. Fiore Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Gina Fiore, Debbie Fiore (Jim Coconate), and Michele Fiore. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Mercia Gabriel, David Coconate, Dan Coconate, and Hana Holman. Devoted grand pet parent of Sofee. Dear sister of Dennis Balgemann (Michael Wong) and Marcia Langolis. Aunt of many. Mercia retired after a long...

Oct 30, 2017

Gertrude A. Grosch Beloved wife of the Edwin R. Grosch. loving mother of Bonnie Fitzpatrick (David Everly), and Connie (Richard) Loranz.. Proud grandmother of Thomas Edward Loranz and Amy Lee Everly. Aunt of many. A Celebration of Gertrude's Life will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11:00 AM, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2624 Oak Street,...

Oct 29, 2017

Pearl E. Barzano nee Schmidt. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Joyce (Gene) Larsen. Carolyn Barzano, John (Ann Marie) Barzano. Proud grandmother of 5. Cherished great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of the late Harold, Jr., Ruth and Jack. Aunt and great-aunt of many. Pearl was the former owner of the Planeview Inn. On...

Oct 23, 2017

William 'Bill' Acosta Beloved husband of the late Frances Acosta. Loving Father of Elizabeth Acosta, Catherine (Gary) Cederlind, Bill Acosta and Carol (Mike) Figarelli. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin Cederlind, Michael (Stephany) Figarelli, David (Elizabeth) Figarelli, Tara Cederlind. Proud great-grandfather of Easton Michael Figarelli. Dear brother of Sister Julia Acosta BVM. Henry (Maxine) Acosta, the late Lawrence...

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Jean Donat passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of James (Cathy), Cathy (Tom) Vavra, Jack (Kari), and the late William (JoAnn); cherished grandmother of Robert, Barbara Jean, Daniel, Ryan, James, Christen, Melissa, John, Jen, Jason, Justin, and Jake; proud great-grandmother, aunt, and friend of...

Oct 15, 2017

Josephine 'Joan' Stasior nee Froelich, age 99 passed away on October 15, 2017, just ten days before her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother, caring aunt and friend to many. Joan loved to read and once wrote a letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune which was published on January 24,...

Oct 15, 2017

Marie DeBrown Beloved wife of the late Nick DeBrown. Dear mother of Nick DeBrown, Jr. Grandmother of Michael DeBrown. Great grandmother of of Sage. Godmother of Sandi Cortellassi. Dear sister of Barbara Partipilo, Art Wagner, Betty Wilson, the late James E. Wagner, and the late Lorraine McKee. Cherished aunt of many. Member of the Hanover Park...

Oct 15, 2017

Oct 13, 2017

Cynthia Trevillion Beloved wife of John. Devoted daughter of Cel and the late John Biener. Cherished sister of Krista Biener, and Bill Biener. Fond aunt of Maclyn , Matt and Melissa. Cynthia was actively teaching at the Chicago Waldorf School and formerly of the Detroit Waldorf School. Cynthia worked with the Rogers Park Farmers Market and...

Oct 6, 2017

Violet M. Henriksen Beloved wife of the late Marvin Henriksen. Loving mother of Marsha (Chester) Zapatka, and Bruce Henriksen. Cherished grandmother of Stephen (Heather), David (Tara), Andrew (Brie), Wayne (Jaimie), and Deana (Jeremy). Proud great grandmother of Hannah, Jocelyn, Gracie, Jackson, Garrett, Maddux, Zoe, Cole, Owen, Charlie, Leia, Alexander 'AJ', and Elleott. Violet had been a...

Oct 4, 2017

Kenneth W.D. Choyinski Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Father of Sharon Wall and Grandfather of Darci Wall. Cherished Uncle of many. Ken was a member of the Lions Club. He and Evelyn belonged to the Live It Up Club where they loved to dance. Ken had an avid hobby of making clothing. He made the...

Oct 2, 2017

Harry Edward Kater, 96 born January 31, 1921 in Franklin Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Minnie (Lueth) Kater and special friend of the late Shirley Butler. Loving father of Richard (Lynn) Kater, Donna Linnemeyer and Susan (James) Meddaugh. Fond grandfather of Timothy (Regina) Kater, Jonathan (Courtney) Linnemeyer, Kenneth (Kelli) Kater, Jillian (Nicholas) Denny, Melissa...

Sep 29, 2017

A visitation for Nancy will be held at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave. from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Friday morning from 10:00 am until the time of the service 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Irving Park Cemetery. For...

Sep 25, 2017

Sharon C. Berger Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Julie (Arthur) Kroll and John (Jeannette) Berger. Proud grandma of Grace Berger, the late Michael Berger, Billy Kroll and Katie Kroll. Dear sister of Patricia Otis. Aunt of many. Sharon was a long time member of The Daughters of The American Revolution. She was an avid...

Sep 22, 2017

Brian Michael Adolfie passed away Friday, September 22. He was the loving father of Nicole Michalek, Shannon Michalek, and Brian Michalek; fond grandfather of 3; dear brother of Kathleen (Dominic) Salemi, Walter (Dana) Adolfie, and Monica (Ron) Miller; beloved son of the late Walter and Jeanette Adolfie; fond uncle of Stephanie and Brandon Salemi and Joshua...

Sep 20, 2017

Julia V. Holda Beloved wife of the late Edward Holda. Loving mother of Eugene (Kristy) Holda. Dear sister of the late John (Stephanie), Jean (Joseph), Chester (Jeanette), Josephine (Henry) and Helen (John). Favorite Aunt of many. Visitation Sunday, September 24, 2017, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium 9568 Belmont Ave. Franklin...

Sep 20, 2017

Alice L. Youngs nee Stuckrath Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Youngs. Loving mother of Richard, William (Ellen) and the late Jeffrey Youngs. Cherished grandmother of Katharine, Richard, William, and Deborah (Alex) Salinas. Proud great grandmother of Max and Leo. Dear sister of Edith (Glen) Wiemerslage, ther...