Current Obituaries
Mario West
Aug 10, 2024
Mario West, age 85, Beloved husband of Miriam West; Loving father of Mario West Jr., Cherished grandfather of Jessica and Alexis; Dear brother of David, Jose, and Ana Marina; Dear son of the late Francisco and Maria Antonia. Visitation Friday, August 16, 3:00-8:00 pm with a Service at 7:00 pm at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E Irving Park Road...
Mary Fran Schenk
Aug 5, 2024
Mary Fran Schenk nee Bronge, age 94.
Beloved wife of forty four years and best friend in the whole wide world to James (Jim) Schenk. Accomplished sailor and intrepid First Mate aboard the Sailing Vessel “Mary Flower” from 1980 to 1995. Co-owner of Leonardo’s Pizza in downtown Naperville, IL 1981-2002.
Adored sister of the late Nicholas and the late Elena. Treasured Auntie...
Myriam Ayala
Jul 27, 2024
Myriam Delgado Ayala (61), beloved wife of Felix Ayala Jr. for 36 years and mother to Alexander and Gabriela Ayala, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2024 after a battle with an aggressive form of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Myriam’s first battle with Breast Cancer began in 2007 and regrettably returned in March 2022. Myriam’s strengths can only be described as...
Clarita C. Sgarbossa
Jul 26, 2024
Clarita C. Sgarbossa, age 83, resident of Itasca. Beloved wife of Lino (AKA "Fred") for 64 years; Loving mother of Dale (Lisa), Steven, Leann (Bob) Thompson, Joseph (Marla), and Mark (Katja); Cherished grandmother of 11; Fond sister of Richard and the late Larry; Dear daughter of the late Kermit and Pauline Jorgensen. Witty, Frugal, Thoughtful, Unflappable. Dedicated Church volunteer (PADS...
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Jul 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” O’Donnell age 94, nee Harris; Beloved wife of the late William “Smiley”; dearest mother of Timothy (Judy), Maureen (Ralph and the late Keith Nosal) Weidenbach and Thomas (Kathleen); loving grandmother of Valerie Lee, Mike (Kristyna) O’Donnell, Megan (Roland) O’Donnell, Allyson O’Donnell, Rachel and Jimmy (Sarah) O’Donnell; dear great grandma of Logan, Andre Guice, Mason, Emersyn and Finn; fond...
Gertrude D Behrens
Jul 18, 2024
Gertrude D. Behrens nee Van Dyke, age 95, former resident of Itasca. Beloved wife of the late Marvin E. Behrens; Loving mother of Calvin (Melissa), Lawrence (Amy), and Donna (the late Tim) Reynertson; Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Brett, Justin, Bailey, Patrick, Sarah, and Elizabeth; Dear great-grandmother of 10; Preceded in death by her brothers William, Peter, Andrew, and Louis.
Visitation on...
Marybeth Eurek
Jul 13, 2024
Marybeth Eurek, nee Tolomeo passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved wife for a Loving 50 years to Rich. Devoted Mother of Dana (Alejandro) Alvizuri, Richie, Kathleen and Michael. Loving Daughter of the late August “Sonny” and the late Kathleen nee Marinaro, Tolomeo. Fond Grandmother (Grantie) of Rafaela and Catalina Alvizuri. Dear sister...
Gwendolyn Marie Brown
Jul 9, 2024
Gwen Brown, aged 103, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. Gwen was born to Joseph and Anne Melfi on April 27, 1921. She was one of 10 siblings growing up in a happy home on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Gwen married Robert “Bud” Brown in 1946 and had two children, Bruce (Sharon) and Barbara (Robert) Singer. She was...
Patricia Daniele
Jul 4, 2024
Patricia M. Daniele nee Schafer, age 72. Beloved wife of Alberto; Dearest mother of Chad, Annette (Brian) Adkins; Loving grandmother of Austin (Desirea) and Faith; Dear sister of Charlotte Peczkowski, Kevin (Catherine) Schafer, the late Allen (Deb) and Darwin Schafer; Beloved aunt, cousin, and friend of many.
Patricia was born in Remus, Michigan and moved to Chicago as a teenager. She...
Steven C. Carruthers
Jul 1, 2024
Steven Craig Carruthers, 72, of Arlington Heights passed away peacefully in his home on July 1. 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret and his parents Samuel and Geraldine (nee Nave) Carruthers. Steven was the devoted father of John (Emily), Maggie, Sarah (Tom Scrace Jr.) and Sam (Taylor); Loving grandfather of Jane, Henry, Lucy, Sam and...
John Kenneth Clarke
Jun 29, 2024
With profound sadness and immense love we announce the passing of John Kenneth Clarke, cherished husband, father, Papa, brother, cousin and uncle to dozens of beloved nieces and nephews, on June 29. His joyful spirit, 24/7 smile and generosity were second only to his love for his wife, Susan (née Donahue) and kids Johnny (Ann-Marie), Carolyn (Ben Coblentz) and Kelly...
Marc W. Colavitti
Jun 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the spirit of Marc Colavitti no longer inhabits this earthly plane. Marc passed away unexpectedly in his Schaumburg, IL home on June 26, 2024.
Marc’s life was anchored in his family. He shared a deep love for his parents, Marj and Gene, and his two remarkable sons Mat and Will, as well as...
Stephen Wojcieszek
Jun 26, 2024
Stephen W. Wojcieszek, 60 of Itasca, IL., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Stephen was the son of the late Walter and Lorraine (nee Wozniak), loving husband of Laura (nee Ciccia) of 33 years, dedicated father of Daniel, Nicholas and Marissa, caring brother of Christina (Terri McAndrew), Marilyn (Ray Ozgowicz) and Bill (Robin), uncle to...
Kenneth Alan Hemstreet
Jun 25, 2024
Kenneth Alan Hemstreet, age 78. Beloved husband of Nancy Magnus; Loving dad of Bob (Dana) Magnus, and Skye (Casey Marshall) Magnus; Playful Papa of Danielle and Norman; Dear brother of Michael (the late Nancy) Hemstreet, Paul Hemstreet, and the late Wayne (the late Lynn) Hemstreet and brother in law of Paul (Peggy) Magnus, Mary Robinson, Patricia (Tom Wilson) Skirmont; Dear...
Walter Wayne Petzel
Jun 24, 2024
Walter Wayne Petzel age 91; Beloved husband of Anita for 68 years; Loving Dad of Brian (Linda) Petzel and Linda (Stan) Partyka; Cherished Grandpa of Kristi (Scott) Bruns, Steve (Maryjo) Petzel, Dana (Steve) Slivka, Kelly (Kevin) Nevsimal, Julie (Jim) Phillips, Marie (Patrick) Rhebergen and Great GG Pa of Kobe, Kooper, Summer, Mason, Steven, Marina, Sydney, Riley, Everly, and Benjamin. Dear...
Carol Ann Rinaldi
Jun 18, 2024
Carol Ann Rinaldi nee Sholander Beloved wife of Roy for 47 years; Loving mom of Tracie Jahnke, Robert (Cadence) Hendry IV, Christopher Rinaldi, Ryan (Melissa) Rinaldi; Cherished grandma of Kelly Jahnke, Cassie Hendry, Jacob Rinaldi, Owen Rinaldi, Russell “Ethan” Egner and great grandma of Violette. Dear sister of Mary (Linda McHugh) Hinsey. Friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations...
Mary Jo O'Brien
Jun 18, 2024
Mary Jo O'Brien nee Heneghan, Native of Dereendafderg, Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Johnny; proud mom to Tom ret. CPD (Luci ret. CPD), John (Colleen), Bob (Cathy) and AnnMarie (Kevin CFD) Newell; loving grandma/Mimi of Megan, Kristen, Jack, Fiona, Declan, Kaitlyn, Sean, Matthew and Joey O’Brien, Molly and Michael Newell; loving daughter of the late Mary...
Joanne P. Nowak
Jun 16, 2024
Joanne P. Nowak, Loving wife of Walter; Loving mother of Susan (Richard)Wasiuk, Michael (Eva), Lynn, Vicki (Bill) Jennings; Loving grandmother of TJ, Jim, Jon, Joe, Christina (Frankie) Salas, Emily (Brent) Broadbent, and Katelyn. Loving great grandmother of Jayce and Bennett. Dear daughter of the late James & Estelle Bor; In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...
Elizabeth Mary Haubner
Jun 16, 2024
Elizabeth Mary Haubner (nee Kordowski)
Devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Our beloved mother, Elizabeth Mary Haubner peacefully passed surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Born on September 9th, 1935, in Bialka, Poland, she is survived by her daughters, Pamela Biermann (George), Donna Haubner (Mark Pecorelli), Sandra Stopka (David), Denise Engwall, and her many grandchildren (Adam, Sarah (Andrew), Jonathon (Brittany),...
Nancy C. Ward
Jun 12, 2024
Nancy C. Ward, age 80, long-time resident of Itasca. Predeceased by her husband George; Loving mother of Robert (Francis) Ward, Marie (Nick) Lillig, Colleen (John) Malay, and Daniel (Wendy) Ward; Beloved grandmother of Jacob (Brett) Ward, Patrick Ward, Holly Ward, Nicholas Lillig, Conner Lillig, Rachel Ward, and James Malay; Dear great-grandmother of Leela Ward; Cherished daughter of Laurence and Kathleen...
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