Obituaries

May 15, 2018

Joan E. Kwiatkowski nee Gomski, age 86 of North Riverside, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Anthony, loving mother of Marcella (John) Perkunas, Cynthia (Mark) Sajatovic and Paul (Kathy) Kwiatkowski, cherished grandmother of Jason Perkunas, Jaimie Perkunas, Lauren Kwiatkowski, Neil Kwiatkowski and great-grandmother of Ian and Elliot Perkunas. Private Cremation Services have been held. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National...

May 8, 2018

Edgar Chiquini, age 43 of Morton Grove. Beloved father of Allen, Amber and Daren Chiquini, cherished grandfather of Peyton Reyes, loving son of Silvia and the late Eduardo Chiquini, dear brother of Susan and Eduardo Mijangos and Veronica Chiquini, fond uncle of Samantha Chiquini and Stephany, Susan, Sarah and Isabel Mijangos. Memorial contributions to the family in care of Silvia...

Apr 30, 2018

Matt H. Mathey, age 69 of Forest Park, formerly of Riverside. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Loving father of Matt (Lisa), Craig, Dina and Mary (Michael) Arlowski, cherished grandfather of Ashley, Joseph, Colin, Matthew, Grace, Elizabeth, Scarlett, the late Madeline and great grandfather of Jesus Jr. and Isaiah, dear brother of Karl. Visitation Monday, May 7, 3:00pm until time of funeral...

Apr 30, 2018

Margie Helen Pelc, age 79 at rest April 26, 2018

Visitation 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. Des Plaines Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546

Chapel Service 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM ,Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. Des Plaines Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546

Interment 11:00...

Apr 25, 2018

Victor George Matook, loving husband of Patricia, nee Ochsner, father of Debra (Gary/grandson Brandon) Waters, Laura Matook (grandson Daniel/great-grandchild Emilia), Trish Matook (grandson Johnny/Anna), Victor Matook Jr. (Rachel/grandson Jordan) and grandchildren by marriage, Megan and Timothy.

Victor was the son of the late George and Victoria Matook, brother of George (Sandy) Matook, Douglas (DeeDee) Matook, and the late Madelon (Ed) Lukas and the late Georgette “Jo Ann” Holly. He adored all his nieces, nephews and cousins and...

Apr 23, 2018

Captain Allen Joseph Smith, age 69 of North Riverside. U.S. Air Force Captain, Vietnam Veteran, and longtime employee of United Airlines. Proud recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Loving cousin of Dolores (late Al) Kus, Joseph (Barbara) Kieras, Mary Ann (late David) Hiles, Randy (Debbie) Kieras, Sharon (Jim) Weiss, Christine, Mary Ellen,...

Apr 23, 2018

Grace Evaline Overton, age 97, passed peacefully at home on February 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Eva Erhmann and all of her 9 brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her 3 cherished daughters, Patricia D. (Les) Wells, Peggy A. (John) Pratscher, and Pamela J. (Thomas) Howell; her beloved grandchildren, Robert D. Dieter,...

Apr 20, 2018

Pamela Jean Raub, nee Durkin, age 57 of Downers Grove, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of Daniel, loving mother of Matthew (Melissa) and Timothy, cherished sister of Patricia (late Wayne) Arnashus and Sheila (Rich) Araujo, dear aunt of David (Mary Jo) Arnashus, Michael (Denise) Arnashus, Christopher (Katerina) Araujo, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Araujo and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday,...

Apr 18, 2018

Geraldine G. Zdarsky, nee Rysavy, age 96 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Vance F., loving mother of James (Susan), Lawrence (Susan) and Carol (Dennis) Lamb, cherished grandmother of Michael and Christopher (Amanda) Zdarsky and Donovan and David Lamb and great grandmother of Eleanor Zdarsky, dear sister of the late Mary Ann Shumate, fond aunt of Tom, Pat, Karen,...

Apr 14, 2018

Mary E. Mathey, nee Crotty, age 69 of North Riverside. Loving mother of Matt (Lisa) Mathey, Craig Mathey, Dina Mathey and Mary (Michael) Arlowski, cherished grandmother of Ashley, Joseph, Colin, Matthew, Grace, Elizabeth, Scarlett, the late Madeline and great grandmother of Jesus Jr. and Isaiah, dear sister of Susan Levey, the late Fr. Thomas Crotty, late Leo (Carol) Crotty, late...

Apr 12, 2018

Dorothy H. Miko, nee Zitek, age 92 of Orland Park, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Linda (Daniel) Bojar and the late John (Darina), cherished grandmother of Daniel Bojar Jr., Laura (Mark) Gonsowski and great grandmother of Madison Bojar. Visitation Tuesday, April 17th, 9:00am until time of funeral service 11:30am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home,...

Apr 7, 2018

Patricia Ann Vile (nee Michelini), age 77 of Evansville, IN, formerly of Wayne, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Richard K., loving mother of Daniel (Dianne), Richard C. (Sheri), Steven, Francis and the late Thomas (Melissa), cherished grandmother of Sean (Sarah), Michael, Nicole, Bruce, Olivia, Ava and great-grandmother of Olivia, dear aunt and sister-in-law. Private cremation services have been held....

Apr 2, 2018

Paul J. Horecny, age 84 of Berwyn. Beloved husband of the late Barbara K., nee Libel, loving mother of Joe (late Karen), David (Teresa) and Paula (Hank Krishman) Horecny, cherished grandfather of Traci, Ryan and Josh. Cremation Private.

Mar 29, 2018

Catherine Jo Zimmermann, nee Stepanek, age 63 of Ocala, Fl, formerly of Berwyn and Lake in the Hills. Beloved wife of the late Michael, cherished daughter of Mildred (nee Lowe) and the late William Stepanek, dear sister of Patricia (J. Allen) Zank, William Jr. (Gail), Michael, Timothy (Emily) and Paul, cherished daughter of fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Mar 28, 2018

Marytherese Healy (the late John), nee O’Brien, passed away March 26, 2018, at the age of 85. She was born June 2, 1932, in Chicago, to parents  William Joseph Sr. & Helen Bridget O’Brien.  Marytherese is survived by her daughter, Bridget (Joseph) LaPietra; grandchildren, Rosina LaPietra, Gianna (Carl) Gibson & James LaPietra; honorary grandchild, Mary Carger; great-grandchildren, Lily, Michael &...

Mar 21, 2018

Edward Meksto, age 94 of Hinsdale, formerly of Riverside. U.S.M.C. Major and W.W. II Veteran, Retired United Airlines Captain after 35 years and former Village of Riverside President. Beloved husband of Esther, nee Chovanec, loving father of Michael (Kay), Tom (Sheri) and Sue (Jeff) Lambert, cherished grandfather of Michael (Savannah), Kelly, Brooke, Jack, Kelsey and Shelby Meksto, Garrett Lambert and...

Mar 21, 2018

Pedro Mercado, age 82 of North Riverside. Beloved husband of Iris, nee Vega, loving father of Iris (Othon) Nunez, Jose A. Brenes, Nelson Mercado, Carmen Mercado and Michael Mercado, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather and brother of many. Funeral Saturday, March 24, 10:00am Prayers at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to Mater Christi Church. Mass 10:30am. Interment Woodlawn...

Mar 19, 2018

Eleanor L. Petersen (nee Pasquale), age 87 of North Riverside, formerly of Roselle. Beloved wife of the late Cosimo B. Cannella and the late William Petersen, loving mother of Carmen (Paul) Ryan, Anthony Cannella, Gina (Terry) Hefner, Mary Butler, Lauretta (Bill) Boschelli, Cosimo (Michele) Cannella, Michael Cannella and Elizabeth Cannella. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Backus, Michael Ryan, Simone (Leigh) Unger,...

Mar 16, 2018

Joan Therese Zicha, nee Ramocki, age 81 of West Chicago, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Arnold, loving mother of Mike (Darlene), John (Judy), Ron (Belinda) and Gregg (Holly), cherished grandmother of Alanna, Nick, Elyssa, Ericka and Grace. Visitation Monday, March 19, 10:30am until time of prayers, 11:30am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North...

Mar 16, 2018

Daniel J. Callahan, age 81 of Forest Park. U.S. Army Veteran. Loving brother of Mary (Robert) Fabrie, Betty O’Connor, Colleen Mullvihill, Michael Callahan and the late William Callahan and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Private cremation services have been held.