Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Louise Manganiello
Feb 19, 2018
Louise Manganiello (nee Dawidowicz), age 91 of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Louis, loving mother of James (Sonia) Manganiello, Paul (Carol) Manganiello, Andrew (Lisa) Manganiello, Dolores (Joseph) LaGreco, Arnold (Lisa) Manganiello and Louis Manganiello, cherished grandmother of Linda, Joseph, Laura, Darlene, Raymond, Michelle, Joey, Adam, Lorin, Joseph and Jennifer and great-grandmother of Charlie, Betty Ann, Alex and Elizabeth,...
Violet Podczerwinski of Broadview, IL
Feb 14, 2018
Violet M. Podczerwinski (nee Solodyna), age 95 of Broadview. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, loving mother of Colette (Bernard) Wojtkiewicz, Pamela (Mark) Ainslie, Karen (Phillip) Sahlin and Brian (Janet) Podczerwinski, cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 14. Funeral Saturday, February 17th, 11:00am Funeral Mass at Mater Christi Church, corner of 24th Street and 10th Avenue, North Riverside. In...
Allen Winter of Lake in the Hills, IL
Feb 12, 2018
Allen Rudolph Winter, age 71 of Lake in the Hills, formerly of Elburn. Loving brother of Ruthann (John) Serio, Jerry Winter and Robert Winter, cherished uncle of Kenneth (Djoana) Serio, Jeanine (Glenn) LaRocco, Kevin Serio and great uncle of Kristin, Josh, Lina, Kayla, Jake, Kevin Jr., Nicholas and Cameron. Cremation Private.
Violet Fross of Willowbrook, IL
Feb 8, 2018
Violet Marie Fross (nee Hruby), age 97 of Willowbrook, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Sherry (Marvin) Pate, cherished grandmother of Heather (Corey) Ramsay and great-grandmother of Ethan and Cole Ramsay, dear sister of the late Vivian (late John) Tyrell and the late Frank Hruby. Funeral Services private. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of...
Dorothy Slaske of Arbor Vitae, WI
Feb 6, 2018
Dorothy M. Slaske, age 85 of Arbor Vitae, WI, formerly of Chicago and Stickney, passed away Friday, February 2nd at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Dorothy was born on December 23, 1932 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Stanley and Mae Zigmont. Dorothy is survived by her son, Peter Slaske and daughter, Cara (Neil) Pluister both of Arbor...
John William Finch of North Riverside, IL
Feb 6, 2018
John William Finch, age 88 of North Riverside. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Havel), loving father of John David Finch and Janet Diane (Mark) Scheel. Funeral Saturday, February 10th, 10:00am Prayers at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to Mater Christi Church. Mass 10:30am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, February 9th, 2:00pm-8:00pm. In lieu of...
Joan Runge of North Riverside
Feb 5, 2018
Joan J. Runge, age 86 of North Riverside, formerly of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank Pliml, loving mother of Frank (Jeanne) Pliml, Mary Ann (late Andy) Sudkamp, Jeanne (Ed) Busta, Nancy (Glen) Alaks and Danielle Pliml, cherished grandmother of Keith (Amy) Pliml, Scott (Tiffany) Pliml, Kyle Pliml, Eddie (Susie) Busta, Joe Busta, Kate Alaks and Galen Alaks,...
Roger Merrimack of North Riverside, IL
Jan 31, 2018
Roger R. Merrimack, age 82 of North Riverside. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (nee Vlcek). Cremation Private. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
Linda Wetzel of Berwyn
Jan 26, 2018
Linda S. Wetzel, age 65 of Berwyn. Cherished daughter of the late Arley and the late Lillian (nee Lomedico) Wetzel, loving sister of Arlene (Walter) Gordon and Trish (John) Hughes, fond aunt of Elizabeth, Michael, Christopher, Jonathan and Katie, dear friend of Martin Walles. Visitation Wednesday, January 31, 9:30am until time of Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Mary of Celle...