Obituaries

Domitila Hernandez

Domitila Hernandez

Jun 29, 2024

Domitila Hernández, nee Irineo Solano, 84 años de Cicero. Amada esposa del difunto Rodolfo Hernández, amorosa madre de Jose Manuel Hernández, Eva Hernández, Juana Hernández, Alicia Hernández, Salvador Hernández, Rodolfo Hernández, Efrain Hernández, Jesus Hernández, Gabriel Hernández, Luis Gerado Hernández and Carlos Alberto Hernández, querida abuela de 43 nietos y 17 bisnietos, querida hermana de Margarito Irineo Solano. 

Witold R. Czyzynski

Witold R. Czyzynski

Jun 23, 2024

Witold R. Czyzynski, age 73, of Berwyn, Illinois. Beloved son of the late Roman and late Paula (nee Lasar) Czyzynski, loving brother of Barbara (L. James) Donohue, cherished uncle of Colleen B. Lasar.

Witold enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life, but he never lost his love of computing and the technical computational sciences. After studying engineering and artificial intelligence at Massachusetts...

Gertrude Margaret O'Reilly

Gertrude Margaret O'Reilly

Jun 16, 2024

Gertrude “Trudy” Margaret O’Reilly, 91, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at LaGrange Hospital. She was born August 10, 1932, in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of James and Gertrude O’Reilly. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved cousin Bernadette (Albert) Bax and extended family members. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Michael (Kathy) Bax,...

Carol Ann Schneider

Carol Ann Schneider

Jun 15, 2024

Carol Ann Schneider, nee Czerwinski, age 86 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Warren Louis Schneider, loving mother of Scott and Daniel Wallace, cherished grandmother of Daniel, Derek and Meghan Wallace. 

Joseph David Lisle

Joseph David Lisle

Jun 10, 2024

Joseph David Lisle, age 65 of Cicero. Dear brother of Susan (late Bill) Bronkema, Timothy (Jocelyn) Lisle, Patricia Lisle, Diane Lisle and the late Michael (Kathy) Lisle, fond uncle of Eric (Mia) Lisle, Kaitlin (Alec) Lisle, Alyssa Lisle, Madison Lisle, Kassidi Lisle and great uncle of Rooney, Luca, Maya and Liv Lisle. 

Joan L. Figatner

Joan L. Figatner

Jun 5, 2024

Joan Louise (Cowan) Figatner, age 76, passed away on June 5th, at her home of 48 years in River Forest, Il. leaving an emptiness in the hearts of all that knew her.

Joan was born in Oak Park IL. on Valentine's Day in 1948. The irony of her birthdate and her capacity to love and be loved by so many could...

Jack F. Kocur

Jack F. Kocur

May 29, 2024

Jack F. Kocur, age 89 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Berwyn. U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta (nee Nesladek), loving friend of Kimberly Peterson, Kristin Schauer, Ilene Schauer, Karie (Dr. Rodger MacArthur) Peterson and their children Erika MacArthur and Rodger Ian MacArthur. A gentleman who loved his dog Bunky, who he referred to as his...

Sudha S. Phansalkar

Sudha S. Phansalkar

May 25, 2024

Sudha S. Phansalkar, nee Naralkar, age 94 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Sadashiv Phansalkar, loving mother of Sunil, Smita, Sanjeev and Sheela, cherished grandmother of Nikhil, Ethan, Karishma, Sheela, Derek and Celia. 

 

Sudha’s family is present to honor her and remember her contributions to the success of her children and their families.

Joanne Welch

Joanne Welch

May 15, 2024

Joanne Welch, nee Komar, age 92 of LaGrange, formerly of Riverside and Chicago. Beloved wife of the late John R. Welch, loving mother of Carol (Jim) Hale, Jacqueline (Carl) Cacioppo, Catherine (Jim) Roskopf and John (Resa) Welch, cherished grandmother of Justin (Tara), Nicole (Jim), Jennifer (Rich), Erica (Zach), Jimmy and step grandmother of Sadie (Silvino), cherished great grandmother of Travis,...

Linda Turek

Linda Turek

May 11, 2024

Linda J. Turek, nee Lesko, age 81 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Turek Sr., loving mother of Robert (Elizabeth) Turek Jr., James (Tammy) Turek, Linda (Anthony) Krivak and Mary (fiancée Robert Maskal) Turek, cherished grandmother of Carolyn Turek, Christine (Cameron) Guest, Robert R. Turek, Haley Turek, Kaitlin Krivak, Alyssa Krivak, Ellen Krivak and Sabrina Krivak, dear...

Sesto F. Cerasuolo

Sesto F. Cerasuolo

May 5, 2024

Sesto F. “Steve” Cerasuolo, age 84 of Woodridge, formerly of Cicero and Berwyn. Retired owner of S & L Sewer Company. Beloved husband of Elsie, nee Vecchi, loving father of Steve (Gina) Cerasuolo, Gina (David) Vattimo, Anthony Cerasuolo and Carla (Jillian) Cerasuolo, cherished grandfather of Giuseppe (Caity), Anthony and Jessica Vattimo, Vincenzo and Matteo Cerasuolo and Anthony Jr. and Francesca...

Bernardino O. Cuaresma

Bernardino O. Cuaresma

Apr 25, 2024

Bernardino O. Cuaresma, age 66 of Chicago. 

Arvydas Algminas

Arvydas Algminas

Apr 23, 2024

Arvydas Algminas, age 90 of Brookfield, formerly of Riverside. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Diana, nee Radys, dear brother of Leo (Dalia) Algminas, fond uncle of Audra (Brian) Ebling, Kristina (Joe) McGann and great uncle of Everett Ebling, August Ebling and Dalia McGann. 

Jose "Jesse" Luna

Jose "Jesse" Luna

Apr 19, 2024

Jose “Jesse” Luna, age 60 of North Riverside. Beloved husband of Martha, nee Valdez, loving father of Alex (Evan) DeDominicis, Nick Luna and Kira Luna, dear brother of Mary, Eva, Ofelia, Josephine, Tula, Janie, Lupe, Olivia, Jose and Rick, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jesse enjoyed golfing, cooking, trying new tequilas and spending time with his family.

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Angelina Petani

Angelina Petani

Apr 9, 2024

Angelina (Lina) Petani, nee Stalzer, 87, passed away in Oak Park, IL on April 9, 2024. She was born on Oct. 15, 1936, in Opatija, Croatia to her parents Rudolph and Antonietta Stalzer and emigrated to the Chicago area with her late husband Dr. Miro Petani, and together built a successful Pediatric practice for over 50 years. Together they served and...

Marian C. DeFilippis

Marian C. DeFilippis

Apr 8, 2024

Marian C. DeFilippis, nee Guerrieri, age 88 of Cicero, formerly of Chicago. Beloved mother of Debra (late Ray) Young and Joseph (late Cyndi) DeFilippis, cherished grandmother of Dana (Nate) Basner, David DeFilippis, Angela DeFilippis and great grandmother of Orion Basner, dear sister of Madeline (Chuck) Ball, John (Diane) Guerrieri and the late Nick (late Charlene) Guerrieri. 

Ines Gamino

Ines Gamino

Apr 7, 2024

Ines Gamino, age 81 of Cicero. Beloved wife of Favian Gamino, loving mother of Graciela, Selerina, Jenaro, Heriberto, Arcelia, Juventino, Maria, Irma, Olga and Marisela, cherished grandmother of 43 and great grandmother of many, dear sister of Juan, Isabel, Reyes and Lucas, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. 

Manuela E. Rodriguez

Manuela E. Rodriguez

Apr 3, 2024

Manuela E. Rodriguez, nee Guerrero, age 76 of Woodridge. Beloved wife of Carlos Rodriguez., loving mother of Cynthia Rodriguez, Carla Lee Rodriguez and Iris Gross, cherished grandmother of Carlos Aaron Rodriguez, Elena I. Orozco, Ramiro Rodriguez Jr., Estefana Lee Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez II, Jerry Carmona, Charles John Gross, Alyssa Sofia Gross and great grandmother of Liana Elena Rodriguez,...

Arlene A. Battista

Arlene A. Battista

Apr 2, 2024

Arlene A. Battista, nee Vallino, age 90 of Westchester, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late John J. Battista, loving mother of Joseph J. Battista and Robert J. (Kay, nee Gallagher) Battista, cherished grandmother of Mark (Erica Adams) Battista, Brian (Erica, nee Lance) Battista and great grandmother of Edward Battista, Amelia Battista and Robert Battista, dear sister of John...

Richard F. Vabro

Richard F. Vabro

Apr 2, 2024

Richard “Dick” Francis Vabro, of North Riverside, formerly of Berwyn and Cicero. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Katherine H. (nee Rosecky), loving father of Christine (Michael) Sexton, Kathleen (Herb) White and Richard (Susan) Vabro Jr., cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 6. Richard was a sales engineer at Elkay for 38 years and...