Obituaries

Sep 16, 2013

Merry Ann Stasch, nee Small, age 76 of Stickney. Beloved wife of the late David L., loving mother of Geoffrey (Fran), Edward (Jackie), Ann and the late David W., cherished grandmother of Amanda, Mattison and Roxanne. Fond aunt to many. Funeral Friday, September 20, 9:15am from Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside to St. Pius X Church,...

Sep 10, 2013

Evelyn Ida Sobieszek nee Tauber, age 83, of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Edward, dear sister of William (Dorothy) Tauber, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Thursday, September 19, 12:30pm until time of Memorial Service 1:15pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Inurnment private at Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park. Info: (708) 447-2500...

Sep 9, 2013

Theresa M. Sramek nee Wawczak, age 94, of Lombard, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Ebert and the late Frank Sramek, loving mother of Wayne, Frank and Michael, cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 12. Visitation Thursday, September 12, 9:00am until time of Chapel Service, 11:00am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside....

Sep 8, 2013

Dale R. Stirek, age 55, of North Riverside, cherished father of Lindsey and Kelsey Stirek, loving son of Florence (nee Bisch) and the late Anthony, dear brother of Mark Stirek, beloved best friend of Eileen Skisak, fond uncle of Taylor (Juan) Pineiro, Blair, Stratton, Decker and Kincade Stirek, former spouse of Luann Stirek. Visitation Thursday, September 12, 2:00pm until time...

Sep 7, 2013

Sep 6, 2013

Roy A.E. Bakay, M.D., 1949-2013. Dr. Bakay, a compassionate and skilled neurosurgeon, a caring father, a life love companion, and a dear friend to many, passed away Sep. 5, 2013 after a long fight with stomach cancer. He is survived by his four children, Mark, Scott, Candace and Jacqueline Bakay and his first grandson Maximillion, the son of Scott and...

Sep 4, 2013

Denice Lee Kardas, nee Heninger, age 51 of Carol Stream, formerly of Bensenville, beloved wife of Daniel M. Kardas, loving mother of Gabrielle A. Kardas, dear daughter of Gerald Heninger and Janice (nee Kuchenny) Heninger. Denice was an active member of P.E.T.A. and a huge supporter of animal rights. Memorials in memory of Denice would be appreciated to your favorite...

Sep 3, 2013

John M. Fajdich Jr., age 83 of Brookfield. U.S. Marine Corps Korean War Veteran. Loving father of Robert and Dawn Fajdich, cherished grandfather of Nicholas, dear brother of Manda Klancir, Eva (Frank) Cvitanovich, the late Mike (Carmen) Fajdich and the late Rose (Leroy) Saban, fond uncle to many. Memorial Service Friday, September 6, 11:00am at Faith Lutheran Church, 3801 Madison...

Aug 24, 2013

Nemesio R. Rios, age 67 of Chicago. Beloved husband of Maria nee Garcia, loving father of Ricardo, cherished grandfather of Samantha and Erik Palmerin and Isabel Rios, dear brother of Javier, Jose, Martha, Norma, Soledad, Blanca, Jesus, Yolanda and Armando. Visitation Wednesday, August 28, 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Cremation Private. Info:...

Aug 20, 2013

Harold William Meier, age 85 of Berwyn. Beloved brother of the late Warren Meier, cherished brother-in-law of Mary Meier, loving uncle of Barbara (Ken) Price, Debra (William) Dykema, Tim (Cheryl) Meier, dear great-uncle and cousin to many. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 12:00pm Chapel Service at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside. Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery. Visitation Saturday,...

Aug 16, 2013

Aug 14, 2013

LaVergne D. Cribaro, nee Korecek, age 89, of North Riverside, beloved wife of the late Charles R., loving mother of Kimberly (Fred) Ciba, Charles

Aug 9, 2013

Rose E. Giunti, age 97 of Chicago. Loving daughter of the late Anthony and the late Concetta (nee Marino), much beloved aunt of 15, great aunt of 32 and great-great aunt of 18, dear sister of the late Anne (late Louis) Birka, the late Frank (late Jeanette) Giunti, the late Anthony (late Mae) and the late Robert (Suzanne). Funeral Wednesday,...

Aug 4, 2013

Jul 19, 2013

Alice L. Carey nee Malecky, age 79 of North Riverside, formerly of LaGrange Park. Loving mother of Arnold (Grace) Carey III, Robert (Cheryl) Carey and Jennifer Carey, cherished grandmother of Alexandra Carey, dear sister of the late Nick Malecky, late Mary Miceli, late Jim Malecky and the late Flossie Malecky, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, July...

Jul 14, 2013

Erwin W. Lenard, age 87, of Oak Park. U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Caroline, nee de Neveu, loving father of Carolyn Lee Salerno, Ellie Dianne (John Zurawski) Milone, Ruth Theresa (Paul) Wojciechowski, the late Stephen David Lenard and the late Jeffrey Scott Lenard, cherished grandfather of Lisa M. Neubecker, Nicholas Lenard, Solange E. Lenard, Jeffrey Brendan Bartl, Dianna...

Jul 7, 2013

Jerry Mika, age 95 of Riverside. Beloved husband of the late Lillian, nee Jara, loving father of Gerrie Mika, Rosemarie Ourada, Lilly Mika, Linda (late Michael) Olmsted and Kathy (Tim) Quigley, cherished grandfather of Rachel, Diane, Matthew, Jennifer and Daniel. Visitation Thursday, July 11, 9:30am until time of chapel service, 12:30pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Ave., North...

Jul 6, 2013

Ralph Del Fiacco, age 62 of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Charlotte A. (nee Castelli), loving father of Laura, Ann Marie (Jeff) Martinez, and Alysia, cherished grandfather of Anthony Del Moro and Michael and Gino Martinez, dear brother of Phyllis Del Fiacco-Rivas, fond uncle of Valerie Rivas and great uncle to Alexa and Samantha Novakovic, and cousin of Sam Buonauro and...

Jul 6, 2013

David A. Beard, age 60, of Westchester, formerly of Cicero passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Maryjane Elizabeth nee Belmonte, wonderful father of James (Julie), cherished grandfather of Lorelei and Jacob. Arrangements by: Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside. For information visit www.kuratko-nosek.com or call (708) 447-2500.

Jul 4, 2013

Lorraine Ascareggi, nee Carrara, age 86 was graciously called to Heaven on July 4, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse