Americo Detres, 72, of Stickney, beloved husband of Aurora, nee Nicolas, loving father of Americo Jr. (Roberta), Robert (Cindy), Richard (Nicole), and Elizabeth (Terry) Spriggs, dear grandfather of Madison, Michael, Alessandra, Aden, Nico, Olivia, Robert and Gabriella.

Chester E. Gorlen, 84, a 55 year resident of North Riverside, died September 15 in the Burgess Square Nursing Home, Westmont. Mr. Gorlen worked as a cable assembler at Western Electric, Hawthorne Works plant in Cicero, before retiring. He also worked part-time in the auto department at Sears, Oak Brook. Mr. Gorlen and his wife… Continue Reading

Joseph Pienkos, of North Riverside, beloved husband of the late Henrietta, nee Budnik, loving father of James (Lois), Barbara (Richard) Kowall, Richard (Julie) and Mary (Tom) Locascio. Dear grandfather of Steve, Diane, Kathy, Pam, Cheri, Ted, Kate, Chris, Scott and great-grandfather of Joey, Luke and Noah. Cherished brother of Florence (late Stanley) Kapica and the… Continue Reading

Angelo Gabino, 87 of North Riverside, formerly of Forest Park. Beloved Husband of Giovanna nee Modica. Loving Father of Rosa (Cosmo) Stella and Vito (Sherri) Gabino. Cherished Grandfather of Salvatore Stella, Angelo Gabino and Dominic Gabino. Funeral Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 AM Chapel Service at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Entombment… Continue Reading

Origene Joseph Paquette, 96, of North Riverside. Beloved Husand of Anna nee Mulholland. Private Cremation Services have been held. Interment of Cremains at Notre Dame Cemetery in Southbridge, MA will take place at a later date.

Josef Gabriel, 79, of Arlington Heights, Member of the Carpenters Union Local 181 for 55 years. Beloved Husband of Brigitte nee Kohs for 51 years. Loving Father of Elfrida (Dr. Charles D.D.S.) Balek, Heidi (Dennis) Mellen, Edgar (Melissa), Paul (Beverly), Manfred (Dianne) and Christina (Robert) Palffy. Caring Opa of Brian, Mark, Aubrey, D.J., Marilyn, Daniel,… Continue Reading

Anna Potsic, nee Walko of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving Mother of Carol (Edward) Nelson and the late Arlene Potsic. Dear Sister of Helen Balvich and sister in law of Irene Potsic and John Potsic. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30am at Good Shepherd Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6717 W. 19th St., Berwyn. Interment… Continue Reading

Baby Timathy Alexis Lira, beloved son of Abraham Lira and Jessica Rosales. Funeral Service Thursday, August 30, 2007, 11:00am at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery office no later than 10:45am.

Lee Listermann, 78, U.S. Army Veteran of W.W. II, died August 28, 2007 after a battle with lung cancer. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Joan nee Schlax. Loving Father of Cindy Hurckes (Carlo Rizzo), Mike (Sue) and Ray (Pat). Cherished Grandfather of 7 and Great-Grandfather of 12. Fond Uncle and Friend to… Continue Reading

Dzija, Jacqueline (nee Crosby), age 71, former longtime resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on August 26, 2007 at her home in Brookfield, IL, daughter of the late Ann (nee Bodenchak) and Edward Crosby, beloved wife of the late Ronald Dzija, loving mother of Michael (Susan), Keith (Patricia), and Daniel (Dana), proud grandmother of Andrew… Continue Reading