Current Obituaries
Thomas G. Gunther
Nov 11, 2024
Thomas G. Gunther, age 80, Beloved husband of Theodora; Loving father of Alison (Tom) Mroz, and Mark (Sherry) Bruzek; Cherished Papa of Ryan, Addison, Dylan, and Gavin; Dear brother of Barbara (Mike) Halsema, and the late Richard (Marlene) Gunther; Dear son of the late Harold and the late Loretta Gunther; Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, November 13th,...
Joanne Kraus
Nov 7, 2024
Joanne Rae (Korda) Kraus, 89, died Thursday November 7, 2024. Joanne was born in Chicago on February 26, 1935 to Francis Raymond (Ray) and Rose Marie (nee Lino) Korda.
Joanne was a proud graduate of East Leyden High School. She married Carl H. Kraus who passed away on July 11, 2014. She met Carl at a baseball game which she was...
Tom E. Greaves
Nov 2, 2024
Tom E. Greaves, 87, Beloved husband of the late Hilda; Dearest father of Stephen G. and Craig; Dear grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend of many.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial service for Tom & and his beloved wife Hilda on Friday November 8th from 3:00-8:00p.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca....
Patricia Kurzka
Oct 31, 2024
Patricia Lynn Kurzka (McCoy)
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Lynn Kurzka, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patricia’s boundless energy, fierce loyalty, and unforgettable laughter left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Born to George and Helen McCoy (Barnes), Patricia was a lifelong advocate and steadfast support for her family and friends. She is...
Donald L. Tomasiewicz
Oct 29, 2024
Donald L. Tomasiewicz, ”Little Donny”, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Helen nee Sliwa; dear brother of John D (Pam nee Dzieglewicz), Doris (Richard E.) Edmeier and the late Sharon Tomasiewicz; devoted uncle of Dawn (Kevin) Langton, Cheryl Upchurch and Denise Upchurch (Matt Rowe); loving great uncle of Mackenzie Langton,...
Genevieve Ragnanese
Oct 26, 2024
Genevieve C. Ragnanese of Wood Dale passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2024. She was 96.
Born to Italian immigrants in Chicago on February 9, 1928, Gen was the daughter of Rosario and Mary DiVincenzo. She married the love of her life, Joseph Ragnanese, Sr. in Chicago on September 28, 1952. The couple resided in Leyden...
Jean D. Svec
Oct 22, 2024
Jean D. Svec, age 93 Beloved wife of the late Richard L. for 53 years; Loving mom of Valerie (Steve) Bilek, Laurie Svec (Ellen Hines), Richard N. (Laura) Svec, Gary (Kristina) Svec, and Terri Svec (Kelly Zabinski); Cherished grandma of Steven (Karen) Bilek, Brian (Pamela) Bilek, Michael Bilek, Stephanie Svec, Elizabeth Kasnicka (Brendan), Joshua Kasnicka, Gabrielle Svec (Isaac), and Robert...
John M. LoPresto
Oct 15, 2024
John M LoPresto, 79, of Wood Dale, died peacefully on October 15th, 2024. Born October 29, 1944, in Loma Linda, California. He served with pride in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was the husband and best friend for 52 years to Lucille (Lu); Loving son of the late Martin and Serafina LoPresto; Dear brother to Nancy LoPresto...
James Jarems
Oct 15, 2024
James J. Jarems, Beloved Husband of Joanne (nee Gentile); Loving Father of Jimmy and Cherished Brother of Jerome “Jerry” (Kathy) and Jeanine (the late Wayne) Menth; Dear Brother-in-Law to Jay (Carole), Jimmy, Marianne, Terre, and Judy; Fond “Uncle Bo” and “Uncle Jim” to many nieces and nephews; a truly Reliable Friend to many, and Proud Daddy of JoJo (his husky)....
Andrzej Makuch
Oct 15, 2024
Andrzej Makuch
Visitation Thursday, October 17th, 3:00 - 8:00 PM and Friday, October 18th, 8:00 AM until time of funeral, 8:45 AM at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca to Holy Ghost Church. Mass 9:00 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For funeral information: 630-250-8588 or www.oaksfh.com
John "Jack" Joseph McNally
Oct 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Joseph McNally who went to paradise on October 14, 2024, at the age of 85, while at home together with his McNally 5. Jack was born on October 7, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois the devoted Son to the late Thomas and Margaret McNally. He was the beloved...
Virginia Lorraine Gosanko
Oct 12, 2024
Virginia Lorraine Gosanko, age 87, Beloved wife of the late Robert “Gus” for 67 years; Loving mom of Catherine (Robert) Burnham and Sharon (Lance) Luka; Cherished grandma of Nicholas and Joseph Luka; Dear sister of the late John (Clara) Begley and dear sister in law of Clarence (Marilyn) Gosanko, Nicholas (the late Jackie) Gosanko, Steven (Patricia) Gosanko, Michele Gosanko, and...
William Langland
Oct 10, 2024
William Alan Langland, age 74, Dear Dad of Amy (Jon) Marquardt, the late Craig Langland, and the late Kevin Langland; Cherished Zadie of Anthony (Bethany) Langland, Ryan Langland, Bryn Marquardt, and Blake Marquardt. Fond Brother of Linda (Steven) Kaplan, and Michael (the late Debbie) Langland. Fond Uncle, and Friend to many. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home....
Tyson Laine
Oct 8, 2024
Cecil Tyson Laine, age 77, Beloved husband of Cathie for 57 years; Loving dad of Georgeann (John) Scheirich. Joann Ramel, and Katie (Vince) Cortez; Cherished grandpa of Christopher (Rosie) Scheirich, Justin Ramel, Dylan Scheirich, Dana Gardner, Madison Scheirich, Tyson Gardner, Abigail Cortez, Brittany “Lu” McNaughton, and soon to be great grandfather of one. Dear brother of the late Charlie and...
David F. Waldenmeyer
Sep 29, 2024
David F. Waldenmeyer, 68, a lifetime resident of Bensenville, was a beloved husband to Anna Marie (née Tanzillo) and a loving father to Nick (Nikki). He cherished his role as a grandfather to his three beautiful granddaughters, Layla, Alina, and Lucy. Dave also leaves behind his siblings: Steve (Kris), Ruth Conniff, Mary Lake, Jane, and Deanna Schultz, along with his...
Rosaria Bacigalupo
Sep 25, 2024
Rosaria Bacigalupo, 83, was born in Burgio, Sicily and resided in Elk Grove Village, IL. She passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Rosaria was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Bacigalupo; parents, Luca and Anna (Ferrantelli) Fasolo; her brother Liborio, sister Giannina, sister-in-laws Rosaria and Angelina, brother-in-law Silvestro, and her beloved son Frank. Rose leaves behind three...
Helena Larkin
Sep 25, 2024
Helena Larkin, age 92, Native of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Ralph J. Larkin; Loving mother of Julia (Walter) McNally, Dawn (Jim) Foley, Pam (Stan) Pasieka, Colleen (Marty) Scannell, and the late Ralph J. Jr. (Lisa) Larkin. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 23. Dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, 3:00-8:00...
Gerald Bolin
Sep 18, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Bolin, age 93 died peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Elk Grove Village, IL. Jerry was born in Chicago, IL, the cherished son of the late Lester Bolin and Leone Millard, and Loving brother of Duane (Mary) Bolin. Jerry was a proud veteran of the US Army Flight Det, with Active Duty in Aurora, CO. where his passion...
Robert Rebmann
Sep 16, 2024
Robert J. Rebmann of Northlake, IL passed away at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16th. Beloved husband of the late Mary; Loving stepfather of Randall (Meghan); Devoted grandfather of Gavin and Maeve; Cherished son of the late Casimira nee Presmicki and the late Henry “Bud” Rebmann. Dear brother of Richard (the late Leonette) and Ronald (Linda). A man devoted to his...
John P. Dial Jr.
Sep 10, 2024
John P. Dial Jr., age 100, Beloved husband of the late Irene; Loving father of Sandra, John III, and David (the late Susan); Cherished grandfather of Rich (Alyssa) Dial, Jennifer (Mike) Quintanilla, David Jr. (Lea) Dial, and great grandfather of Mia, Isla, and Owen. Visitation Monday, September 16, 8:15 am until time of Funeral, 10:00 am at The Oaks Funeral...