Obituaries

Allen Smith of North Riverside

Allen Smith of North Riverside

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,...

Grace Overton of Winfield, IL

Grace Overton of Winfield, IL

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,...

Pamela Raub of Downers Grove, IL

Pamela Raub of Downers Grove, IL

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,...

Geraldine Zdarsky of Berwyn

Geraldine Zdarsky of Berwyn

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,...

Mary Mathey of North Riverside

Mary Mathey of North Riverside

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...

Dorothy Miko of Orland Park

Dorothy Miko of Orland Park

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,...

Patricia Vile of Evansville, IN

Patricia Vile of Evansville, IN

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....

Paul Horecny of Berwyn

Paul Horecny of Berwyn

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.

Catherine Jo Zimmermann of Berwyn

Catherine Jo Zimmermann of Berwyn

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....

Marytherese Healy of Bridgeport

Marytherese Healy of Bridgeport

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 &...

Edward Meksto of Hinsdale, IL

Edward Meksto of Hinsdale, IL

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...

Pedro Mercado of North Riverside

Pedro Mercado of North Riverside

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...

Eleanor Petersen of North Riverside, IL

Eleanor Petersen of North Riverside, IL

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,...

Joan Zicha of North Riverside

Joan Zicha of North Riverside

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...

Daniel Callahan of Forest Park

Daniel Callahan of Forest Park

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.

Gerald Pacheco of Western Springs, IL

Gerald Pacheco of Western Springs, IL

Mar 13, 2018

Gerald John Pacheco, age 81 of Western Springs. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Dear husband of Mary (nee Martinez). Cremation Private.

Milka Sukalić of Berwyn

Milka Sukalić of Berwyn

Mar 4, 2018

Milka Sukalić, nee Zagorac, age 91 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Stjepan, loving mother of Zlatica (the late Pavao) Kapac, Ankica (the late Nikola) Bekić,  Ružica (Jakov) Kaurić and the late Mato (late Ankica) Sukalić, cherished grandmother of Dušanka (Brian) Sears, Stevo (Višnja) Sukalić, Lilyana Bekić, Nikola Sukalić, Milena Kaurić, Vlado Sukalić, Ivica Kaurić and great grandmother of...

Elaine Zelinski of Brookfield, IL

Elaine Zelinski of Brookfield, IL

Feb 28, 2018

Elaine R. Zelinski, nee Cox, age 52 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Robert, cherished daughter of Kay Lea, step-daughter of Brian Lea and daughter-in-law of Fern (late Robert) Zelinski, loving step-mother of David (Dena, fiancee) and Lori (Gabriel) Morales, dear grandmother of Nicolas, Mia and Adam, fond sister of Rhonda (Dort), Linda and Cynthia. Funeral Monday, March 5, 10:30am Chapel...

Christopher Bacos

Christopher Bacos

Feb 27, 2018

Christopher Bacos, age 93 of North Riverside. Dear brother of Helen Tezak and the late George Bacos. Interment Elmwood Cemetery.

Florence Stirek of Bolingbrook

Florence Stirek of Bolingbrook

Feb 23, 2018

Florence M. Stirek (nee Bisch), age 87 of Bolingbrook, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Anthony R., loving mother of Mark and the late Dale, cherished grandmother of Taylor (Juan) Pinero, Blair, Stratton (Heidi), Lindsey, Decker (Laury), Kelsey (Justin), Kincade and great-grandmother of Miles and Florence, dear sister of Alvin (Jaqline), the late June (late Don) Parkerson...