OBITUARIES

May 8, 2022

May 5, 2022

Visitation May 13, 2022

Biography Sonja Jenkins nee Langer Beloved wife of Tom; Loving mother of Jennifer, Tommy (Julie), and Alison (Rich); Cherished grandmother of Dean, Stella, Ben, Leo, Savanna; Dear daughter of the late Louis and Sonja; Fond sister of the late Katherine. Devoted to her four-legged family Snickers, Smiley, Schnitzel, and Sniffles. Proud elementary school teacher of many...

Apr 29, 2022

Visitation May 2, 2022

Biography Irene Cannizzaro passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 100. Irene lived a full and joyful life and most loved spending time with family and friends. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Angelo; loving sister of Louise (Frank) Capuani, the late Clara (Mike) Dellumo and Daniel Rosato. Cherished aunt of...

Apr 27, 2022

Visitation May 5, 2022

Biography James Lurz age 75 Beloved husband of Kathleen for 45 years; Loving father of Leslie (Samuel) Granieri and Cherished grandfather of Zachary. Besides spending time with his family, he had a passion for White Sox baseball, grilling, travel, and caring for his basset hounds. His generosity, warmth, and kindness will be missed by many. Memorial...

Apr 24, 2022

Visitation Apr 28, 2022

Biography Anna Sandor age 93 Beloved wife of the late Steve; Loving mother of Rosemary (Rudy) Bajzek, Judi (Frank) Curin, George (Mary), and John (Beth); Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Sara, Stephanie, Andrew and Carolyn and great-grandmother of Matthew, Joshua, Adeline and Brynn. Anna was a devoted parishioner of Holy Ghost Church for 37 years, a proud...

Apr 19, 2022

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Visitation Apr 20, 2022

Biography In Loving Memory of Sharon A. Stroh. November 22, 1943- April 14, 2022. Sharon was a loving Sister, Beloved Aunt and Friend. Sharon enjoyed and took a great sense of pride in her career as a legal secretary before retiring. Reading books and watching movies were some of Sharon's passions after retirement, along with caring...

Apr 12, 2022

Visitation Apr 22, 2022

Biography Barbara J. Franz age 83 passed away on April 12, 2022. Beloved sister of Joyce Franz and Linda Leeper; Loving aunt of Matthew (Kellyann) Harmon; Special friend to Greg Groves and his family; Loving cousin to many; Beloved daughter of the late Fred J. Franz and the late Helen (Stenzel) Franz. Visitation Friday, April 22,...

Apr 12, 2022

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Visitation Apr 16, 2022

Biography My brother and I would like to announce that our father, William F. Tomasik had passed away unexpectedly. Dad had one of the best sense of humors and literally had the best one-liners. He was one of the most honest people I’ve ever met, a complete and total straight shooter. Dad always said what was...

Apr 2, 2022

Apr 2, 2022

Visitation Apr 8, 2022 to Apr 9, 2022

Biography Margaret Jo Ogielo nee Stapleton Loving wife of the late Gerald; Beloved mom of Michele (Dale) Engelkens and Joe (Jamee); Bestest Grandma ever of Meagen Hall (Fiancée, Joseph Kreidl), Dear sister of Maryalice Stapleton and the late William and Charles Michael Stapleton; Cherished daughter of the late Bernice and Joseph; Fond...

Mar 27, 2022

Visitation Apr 1, 2022 to Apr 2, 2022

Biography Patricia “Patsy” A. Peterson, age 84, resident of Wood Dale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William Peterson CPD; Loving mother of Josephine (Thomas) Dunn, Denise (Daniel) Schafer, Billy (Jill), and Nicholas (Dr. Mary Kate); Darling grandmother of Tricia, Nicole, Justin, Alex, Elyse, Rachel,...

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Visitation Mar 17, 2022

Biography Visitation held 3:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday March 17th at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or oaksfh.com

Mar 15, 2022

Mar 8, 2022

Visitation Mar 11, 2022

Biography Phil M. Durante Beloved father of Marisa Durante; Beloved son of Frank Durante; Beloved of Cheryl Durante. Services were private. Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home. 630-250-8588 or oaksfh.com

Mar 8, 2022

Visitation Mar 11, 2022 to Mar 12, 2022

Biography

Ralph Sykes Jr. Beloved husband of Ethel Joy; Loving father of Steve (Mary Ann) and Scott; Cherished grandfather of Skylar Joy; Dear twin brother of Robert. Visitation 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday March 11th at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E Irving Park Rd (at Prospect), Itasca. Interment 11:30 a.m. Saturday March 12th...