Obituaries

John M. Kolar

John M. Kolar

Sep 21, 2012

John M. Kolar, age 91, of North Riverside. U.S. Navy Coast Guard W.W. II Veteran. Loving father of John Kolar, Wendy Kolar and Gary Houser, cherished grandfather of India Kolar Martin and Christian Kolar Martin, fond uncle of Gail Jones and great-uncle of Kelly and Michael Jones, companion of Irene Broderick. Visitation Sunday, September 23, 4pm to 8pm at Kuratko-Nosek...

Albert J. Grinis

Albert J. Grinis

Sep 21, 2012

Albert J. Grinis of Venice, Fl, formerly of Melrose Park, US Army Korean War Veteran and retired Village of Melrose Park Firefighter. Beloved husband of Linda

Ruth Caroline Slater

Ruth Caroline Slater

Sep 11, 2012

Ruth Caroline Slater nee Von Arx, age 90 of North Riverside died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 of natural causes. She was born November 7, 1921 in Chicago, IL to the late Hubert and the late Elsie (nee Schulz) Von Arx, beloved wife of the late William Henry Slater whom she married on June 21, 1947, loving mother of William James...

Barbara Ann LaDay

Barbara Ann LaDay

Sep 10, 2012

Barbara Ann LaDay, age 72, of North Riverside, loving mother of Alisa (Daniel) Sylvie, cherished grandmother of Raquel and Johsua Sylvie, fond sister of Larry, Wallace and Michael Fontenot, dear aunt of many. Visitation Friday, September 14, 9:00am until time of funeral mass 10:00am at Mater Christi Church 24th Street and 10th Avenue, North Riverside. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery....

Christine J. Palumbo

Christine J. Palumbo

Sep 6, 2012

A prayer service for Christine J.

Mildred E. Santiago

Mildred E. Santiago

Sep 5, 2012

Mildred E. Santiago, age 55 of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Francisco Hernandez, loving mother of Alejandro Pagan, Viviana Hernandez, Omar Hernandez, Marilu (Carlos) Rivera and Joe Santiago Jr., cherished grandmother of 15, dear sister of Susan, Hilda, Jimmy, Luz, Joey and Darlene. Visitation Thursday, September 6, 3pm to 9pm, Chapel Service 6:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S....

Imelda V. Maradei

Imelda V. Maradei

Sep 3, 2012

Imelda V. Maradei, nee Ross, age 93 of Willowbrook, passed away on September 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Lou, Loving mother of David, Alyce (Patrick) Whalen, and James (Theresa). Proud grandmother of Michael, Phillip, Cathrine, Tracey and James and great-grandmother of Faolan, Kiera, Luca, and Nico, dear sister of Rita (late Philip) Werner. Visitation Thursday, September 6, 9:30am...

Mary F. Colombo

Mary F. Colombo

Aug 22, 2012

Mary Mascitti (Colombo) passed away on August 22, 2012 of cancer. Loving Daughter of the late James Mascitti and the late Philomena (Piccininni) She is survived by her two daughters, Geralyn (Jeff) Meyer, and Laurene (Craig) Bowers, two granddaughters Lauren Meyer and Megan Whitmore, and sisters Rose Adler, and Millie (late Pat) DeSimini. Loving sister of the late Ida Salerno,...

Marilyn S. Ruf

Marilyn S. Ruf

Aug 21, 2012

Marilyn S. Ruf nee Ramp, age 48, of North Riverside, formerly of Berwyn and Cicero. Beloved wife of Thomas A., loving mother of Nicholas, Melanie and Jack, cherished daughter of James and Marilyn (nee Creager) Ramp and daughter-in-law of Anthony and the late Maria Ruf, dear sister of Vince (Gemma) Ramp, Kevin Ramp, Elizabeth (Michael) Flanagan and Gary (Jennifer) Ramp,...

Evelyn C. Scott

Evelyn C. Scott

Aug 18, 2012

Evelyn C. Scott of Riverside and Chandler. AZ passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on August 18 , 2012 and has found peace again with her beloved husband Jimmy, who died in 1987. She was 102 years old, and celebrated her birthday in AZ on July 9, 2012. At her side was her daughter, Barbara Scott Hedstrom of...

Vytas  Stakys

Vytas Stakys

Aug 16, 2012

Vytas Stakys passed away August 16, 2012 in Pinellas Park, Fl. after his battle with cancer at the age of 85. Previous to his retirement, he had resided in Cicero, IL and was born in Panevezys, Lithuania. He was a retiree who had worked for Northern Trust Bank. Vytas was a devoted father, grandfather and recent great-grandfather. Survivors include daughters...

Ralph B. Ansell

Ralph B. Ansell

Aug 16, 2012

Ralph B. Ansell, age 85, of North Riverside, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Rosemary, nee Kilb,

Jean Ann Niemczura

Jean Ann Niemczura

Jul 30, 2012

Jean Ann Niemczura, nee Kolodziej, age 90, of Berwyn. Beloved wife of William M., loving mother of the late Sandra (late Arnold) Burwitz. Visitation Friday, August 3, 9:00am until time of prayers, 10:00am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. 10:30am Mass at St. Leonard Church, Berwyn. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.

Stanley Edward Michniewicz

Stanley Edward Michniewicz

Jul 30, 2012

Stanley Edward Michniewicz, age 88, of El Segundo, CA formerly of Chicago. Loving brother of Edward Stanley (Victoria Lesniak), dearest son of the late Frank and the late Stella (Bortka), cherished uncle of Edward Stanley Jr., Richard Edward (Pamela), Rosemary (Jody) Feigle and the late Mary Ann Hapanovich, great-uncle of Jason (Helen), Jeremiah, Abbie Feigle, Rachel (Ryan) Corbett and Jonathan...

Steven C. Horn

Steven C. Horn

Jul 29, 2012

Steven C. Horn, age 58, of Riverside. Beloved husband of Susan, nee Szabo, loving father of James Charles (Veronica) and Jason Paul (Kathleen), cherished grandfather of Emma Frances, William Charles and Andrew Steven, dear son of the late Marshall and the late Edith, nee Bonner and son in law of the late Paul and the late Elaine, nee Kardos Szabo....

Harry Akira Higa

Harry Akira Higa

Jul 29, 2012

Harry Akira Higa, 73, a longtime resident of North Riverside, formerly from Hawaii, passed on July 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Dorothy Higa, nee Hauppa; inspirational father of Shawn, Martha (Pedro) Manzano, Conrad (Beleza), Matthew (Maki), Naomi (Robert) Mohr, Leonna (Jeffery) Mote; cherished grandfather of 12. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, August 8, 10:00am until time of Funeral Mass 11:00am at St....

Jeffrey Lyle Klingler

Jeffrey Lyle Klingler

Jul 28, 2012

Cremation Private

Anna May Ott

Anna May Ott

Jul 19, 2012

Riverside resident Anna May Ott, nee Haffner, age 89, baptized into Jesus Christ, passed away July 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Willard B. Ott Jr., loving mother of Willard III (Connie), Mark and Daniel, cherished grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 1, dear sister of Ruth Meyer, Arlene Cederberg, David Haffner and the late John Haffner. Visitation Friday,...

Caroline B. Bortko

Caroline B. Bortko

Jul 17, 2012

Caroline B. Bortko, nee Braesel, age 76, of Grand Junction, MI. Loving wife of Anthony J., loving mother of Larry (Brenda), Michael and Anthony C. (Alma), cherished grandmother of Lisa (Rick) Nassenstein, Anthony C. Bortko Jr., Vanessa (Armando) Quintana and Christian Bortko, great grandmother of Grace and Nathan Nassenstein, dear sister of Walter (the late Penny) Braesel and Audrey Braesel,...

LaVerne Ann Racicik

LaVerne Ann Racicik

Jul 12, 2012

LaVerne Ann Racicik nee Smiley, age 77 of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Joseph K., loving mother of Kathryn and Michael (Kimberly), cherished grandmother of Justin. Funeral Tuesday, July 17, 10am Chapel Service at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2pm to 8pm.