Obituaries
Daniel Garza
Nov 6, 2024
Daniel Alberto Garza, affectionately known as "The Pirate," passed away on November 6, 2024, in Forest Park, Illinois, at the age of 71. Born on March 27, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Daniel was a beloved figure in his community, known for his vivacious personality and genuine zest for life.
A dedicated Postal Carrier for the United States Post Office, Daniel took...
Renee R. Robards
Oct 31, 2024
Renee R. Robards, nee Rose, age 76 of Joliet, formerly of Cicero. Loving mother of Charmain (Kevin) Woebbeking, Anthony (Julie) Donahue, Christopher Donahue and the late Raymond Donahue, cherished grandmother of Brandon, Scott and Adam Woebbeking, Anthony and Aaron Donahue, Jacob Mahner, Ryan Donahue, Liam Reconnu and great grandmother of Tristan, Isabella, Kade and Ray.
Andres Garcia
Oct 28, 2024
Andres García, age 30 of Muskegon, MI, formerly of Berwyn, IL. Beloved son of Andres García and Angelica Lopez, cherished brother of Julieta García, Romeo García, Jasmin García-Lopez, Maria M. García-Lopez, dear uncle of Santino Soto, Genesis Castellanos, Serenity Castellanos and Avelino Soto.
Mark Elliott
Oct 22, 2024
Mark Elliott, age 74 of Lombard. U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran. Loving father of Jim Elliott, cherished grandfather of Grace Elliott and Hope Elliott, dear brother of Steve (Alonda) Elliott and Paul Elliott, dearest friend of Janet Smith and fond uncle of many.
Anthony L. Capasso
Oct 13, 2024
Anthony L. Capasso, age 84 of Countryside, formerly of Cicero. Beloved husband of Maxine (nee Schneider) Capasso-Hall and the late Frances (nee Lubertozzi) Capasso, loving father of Sue (Jen) Erickson, Fred (Cindy Stegman) Capasso, Daniel E. Calhoun, Shelie Jones and the late Max Hall, cherished grandfather of Nicole Calhoun, Jennifer Calhoun, Patrick Calhoun, Breanna Capasso, Michael Capasso, Adriana Capasso and...
John R. Luciani
Oct 11, 2024
John (Johnny) R. Luciani of North Riverside, former longtime resident of Berwyn, passed away on October 11, 2024. Beloved son of the late John P. and the late Valerie Luciani, loving brother of the late Debra Mathias, devoted brother-in-law to John W. Mathias, and fond step-son to Jane. Johnny was an "Uncle" to his sister's Border Collies. He will be...
Elizabeth M. Sayban
Oct 7, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Sayban, nee Mueller, age 85. Beloved wife of the late William A. Sayban, loving mother of Kathleen M. Palumbo, William R. (Kim) Sayban and Michael J. (Daniel Gould) Sayban, cherished grandmother of Rob Sayban and Jessica Sayban, great grandmother of Damien, Bella and Liam, dear sister of the late Fred Mueller and the late Thomas Mueller, fond...
Gwendolyn L. Grossi
Sep 19, 2024
Gwendolyn L. Grossi, nee Viliunas, age 83 of Palos Hills. Loving sister of Madeline (late Paul) Putrim, the late Edward Viliunas and the late Robert Viliunas, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Gwendolyn was a member of the Peanuts Collector Club and the Snoopy Midwest Collectors Club.
Jamie Lynn Sherron
Sep 12, 2024
Jamie Lynn Sherron, age 45 of Cedar Lake, IN. Beloved daughter of Tony Gray and Patricia Sherron, loving fiancée of Jeff Bryson, cherished stepmother of Jace and Jax Bryson, dear sister of Jesse Gray, fond aunt of Charlotte Gray, dog mom of Charlie Murphy, Mini, Monster and Toast, cat lover of Bertrum and dear friend of many.
Silvia Gaeta
Sep 6, 2024
Silvia Gaeta, age 61 of Chicago. Loving daughter of Antonio and the late Delia (nee Arteaga) Gaeta-Calderon, beloved mother of Rigoberto (Sarah Mayhew) Arteaga, Claudia Arteaga, Marlene (Jose Guadarrama) Arteaga and Jorge Arteaga, cherished grandmother of Delia Arteaga and Gustavo Arteaga, fond aunt of the Huerta family, Arteaga family and the Gaeta family.
Patricia Jean Bzdyl
Aug 29, 2024
Patricia Jean Bzdyl “Patti”, age 67 of North Riverside. Devoted wife of James “Jimmy” Bzdyl, beloved daughter of the late Roger Camillo Grossi and the late Mercedes (nee Lopez) Grossi, loving step-mother of Kelly Bzdyl and Kathryn (Frank) Horky, cherished step-grandmother of Robert Horky, dear sister of Kathryn (Donald) Clark, Laurie (John) Gruba, Peter Grossi, Mary Alice (Danny) Rivas, Helen...
Grace Barbara Hamaj
Aug 19, 2024
Grace Barbara Hamaj, nee Brichta, age 95 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Hamaj, loving mother of Joanna Isdale, Carl (Susanne) Hamaj, Theresa (Ronald) Zukowski, Mark (Ida) Hamaj and Paula (Tom) Chyna, cherished grandmother of Kelly, Kassie, Joseph, Cherie, Colette, Tommy, Rachel and great grandmother of Patrick Thomas, dear sister of the late Herbert Brichta and the...
James Angarola
Aug 17, 2024
James “Jim” Angarola, age 79, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away on August 17, 2024, onlythree weeks after the death of his beloved wife, Mary Kay.Jim was born in Chicago in 1944 to Joseph and Jean Angarola. As an only child, growing up onSuperior St. in the heart of an Italian neighborhood, he was showered with attention from hisparents and...
Kirk C. Kasperski
Aug 2, 2024
Kirk C. Kasperski, age 62 of Lyons. Longtime loving partner of Donna Baur, loving brother of Wendy (Daniel) Nicholson, Penny (Jeff) Jacklin, Laurie (late Brent) Cahoon, Mark Kasperski and Eric (Dina) Kasperski, fond uncle of Jack (Amanda) Nicholson, Mackenzie (Richard) Hovaniec, Delaney (fiancé Tim Fudala) Nicholson, Rachel (Jorge) Galindez, Tyler Jacklin, Casie Cahoon, Haley Cahoon, Mark Demetri Kasperski and great...
Mary Catherine Angarola
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Catherine “Mary Kay” (Fulgenzi) Angarola, age 77, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away on July 28, 2024. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of kindness, strength, and unconditional love that will live on in the hearts of the family and friends who knew her best, especially her beloved husband James “Jim”.
Mary Kay was born in Chicago in 1946 to...
Mary Thygesen
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Thygesen, age 91 of Berwyn, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Daniel Thygesen Sr., loving mother of Thomas Daniel Thygesen Jr., wife Giuliana Volpi-Thygesen and Carl Christian Thygesen.
Gloria Jean Henke
Jul 23, 2024
Gloria Jean Henke (nee Lagergren), age 79 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of William Henke, loving mother of Suzanne (Troy), cherished Mor Mor of Maria, Joseph, Michael, Tyler, Timothy and Mor Mor Great of Ayden, Jackson and Jordan.
Rosalia Gandara Garibay
Jul 23, 2024
Rosalia Garibay, age 73, of Chicago. Beloved wife of Jesse Garibay, loving mother of Jessica (Jason) Garibay- Zielinski, Christopher (Aida) Garibay and Mark Garibay, cherished grandmother of Bernadette Garibay, Ulysses Garibay, Julio Garibay, and Ezekiel Garibay, dear sister of Ramon Gandara, Emigdio Gandara, Alfredo Gandara, Celia Gandara, the late Antonio Gandara and the late Carmela Gandara and fond aunt of...
Gail K. Vijuk
Jul 14, 2024
Gail Kathryn Vijuk, 56, of Oak Park, IL, passed away on July 14, 2024, after a short illness.
Gail was born on September 10, 1967 in Kapuskasing, Ontario, to the late Robert and Sally Vijuk (nee Bensette), where she lived until moving to Nairobi, Kenya for two years, and later to Illinois. The experience of living in three countries as a...
Josephine Coco
Jul 9, 2024
Josephine Coco, nee Vestino, age 100 of Cicero, originally from Taylor Street. Beloved wife of the late John D. Coco, loving mother of Charlene (Bill) Smith, John (Evie) Coco, Edward (Kathy) Coco and Kimberley (Jose) Calderon, cherished nana of 11 and great nana of 14, dear sister of Rose (late Joseph) Pileggi, the late Michael (late Dolores) Vestino, late Mary...