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William Tomasik

William Tomasik

Apr 10, 2022

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...

Margaret Jo Ogielo

Margaret Jo Ogielo

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...

Janet Scoles

Janet Scoles

Apr 2, 2022

VisitationApr 9, 2022

BiographyJanet Scoles, age 76, was diagnosed with brain cancer on March 23 and died 11 days later in hospice care in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, surrounded by her family. She knew she was heaven bound, and her faith and family were the loves of her life. Janet was blessed with a joyful spirit, endless optimism, and a thoughtfulness...

Patricia "Patsy" A. Peterson

Patricia "Patsy" A. Peterson

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,...

Jacob Thomas

Jacob Thomas

Mar 16, 2022

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

Phil M. Durante

Phil M. Durante

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

Ralph Sykes Jr.

Ralph Sykes Jr.

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...

Lorraine Krasinski

Lorraine Krasinski

Feb 22, 2022

Visitation Mar 2, 2022 to Feb 2, 2022

Biography Lorraine Krasinski, nee Zartler, 97, of Itasca for 66 years, passed away Tuesday, February 22 in her home. Beloved wife for 78 years of the late Richard. Loving mother of Kenneth, Kurt, and the late Keith. Dear sister of the late Carl, Edmund, and Herbert. Devoted grandmother of 8 and proud...

John Ralph Amabile

John Ralph Amabile

Feb 19, 2022

Visitation Feb 23, 2022 to Feb 24, 2022

Biography John Ralph Amabile Beloved husband of Noreen O’Donnell and the late Margaret nee Laughlin; Loving father of Valerie, John Jr. (Lourdes), Richard (Michele), Michael (Patricia), Sheila (Nico) Berlen and Ralph; Devoted Grandpa of Michael Amabile, Gianna Amabile, John Amabile, Alyssa Amabile, Louie Amabile, Sophia Amabile, Franco Berlen, Rosella Berlen, Anthony Amabile...

Irene Hoff

Irene Hoff

Feb 18, 2022

Visitation Feb 24, 2022 to Feb 25, 2022

Biography Beloved wife of the late Gerald Hoff; Loving mother of 3; Cherished grandmother of 5; Dear great grandmother of 6. Visitation 3:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday February 24th at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E Irving Park Rd (at Prospect), Itasca. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. on Friday February 25th at St. Matthew Lutheran...

Mary Beth Cairo

Mary Beth Cairo

Feb 15, 2022

Visitation Feb 21, 2022 to Feb 22, 2022

Biography Mary Beth Cairo Beloved wife of David for 36 years; Loving mother of Anthony and Daniel; Dear sister of the late JoAnne; Dear daughter of the late Ralph and the late Loretta Bepko; Loving aunt of Michealeena, Dominic, Nicholas, Philip, Patrick and Matthew; Dear daughter-in-law of Marianne and the late Ernie...

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