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Charles Brothers

Charles Brothers

Jan 19, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Brothers born October 13, 1938 and departed this world on January 19, 2025 left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a perfectly timed sense of humor. Charlie’s life was filled with adventure, from his travels around the world setting up steel mills for Westinghouse to the comfort of his favorite recliner, where he kept tabs on O’Hare’s...

Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Jan 19, 2025

Francis Thornton, Jr., a.k.a. Frankie Thornton, a.k.a. “Mister Fun” (75) Retired CPD with 31 years of service to the city he loved and protected. Twinkling-in-his-blue-eyes-loving husband of Rita nee Kernaghan, who first met each other when they were five and kept each other’s eyes twinkling for the rest of their lives. Eternally encouraging father to his only son Michael and...

Darlene O'Connor

Darlene O'Connor

Jan 14, 2025

Darlene O’Connor, age 86, beloved wife of the late John; dearest mother of Sean (the late Robin), Matthew (Diane), Brian, and Mark (Jocelyn); devoted grandmother of Erin, Shannon, Ryan, Beth, Sayde, Erik, Jordan, Angelina, Mathew John, Mike, Katie, Brittany, Morgan, John, the late Melissa and great-grandmother of Brayden, Liam, Aubrey, Shila Rae, Parker, Miles, Salem, and Ivy; loving sister of...

Dianna Kompanowski

Dianna Kompanowski

Jan 14, 2025

Dianna Kompanowski (née Birr), age 81, beloved wife of Daniel for 58 years, passed away surrounded by love. She was a devoted mother to Paula (Mike) Cilia, Laura (Mike) LaCombe, Damen Kompanowski, and Kevin Kompanowski. Dianna was a cherished grandmother to Nicholas (Lindsay) Cilia, Olivia Cilia, Michael Cilia, Matt LaCombe, and George LaCombe. 

 She is also survived by her beloved brother,...

Thomas Edwards

Thomas Edwards

Jan 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Edwards [February, 5, 1939] – [January 14, 2025]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, Papa and friend, Tom Edwards, who left us peacefully on January 14, 2025. He was the protector of our family and a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew him.

Tom was...

Janet T. Cutaia

Janet T. Cutaia

Jan 12, 2025

Janet T. Cutaia nee Rizza Beloved wife of the late Vincent A., Loving mother of Dan (Michele) and the late Carrie (John) Van Moffaert; Devoted Nana of Jennifer (Mike) Kolodziej, Mary (Andrew) Holzman, Joe Cutaia, and Ann Cutaia; Cherished G.G. of Jack, Nathan, Zachary, and Harper; Dear sister of the late John, Joe, and Marie. Fond aunt of many. In...

Megan Geraghty Kontos

Megan Geraghty Kontos

Jan 11, 2025

Megan Geraghty Kontos, age 34, beloved wife of George Kontos; dearest mother of John; cherished daughter of Dan and Diane nee Conoboy; dear sister of Catherine (Alex) Weiss, Terese (Sam) Jensen and Jennifer (Walker) Rialla; loving daughter-in-law of Sandra and the late Don Kontos; treasured aunt, niece, cousin, colleague, and friend of many. 

Megan graduated from Saint Raymond School and Prospect...

Sandra Falco

Sandra Falco

Jan 10, 2025

Sandra Falco, age 69, Beloved sister of Vito and Anna Marie; Loving aunt of Nicholas and Marisa and great aunt of Giovanni and Angelica, Dear daughter of the late Nick and Mary Falco. Cherished cousin and friend to many. Sandra gave 46 dedicated years working at CR Laurence and was able to enjoy 4 years of retirement. Visitation Thursday, January...

Calvin K Wessman Jr.

Calvin K Wessman Jr.

Jan 3, 2025

Calvin “Cal” K. Wessman Jr., 62, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025.Born on September 24, 1962, Cal was the eldest child of Calvin K. Wessman Sr. and Sheri Croson Wessman. Three years later, his parents welcomed his sister, Lynn Wessman Zak, into the family. As a child, Cal developed a deep love for baseball, golf, and...

Alfreda Kreft

Alfreda Kreft

Dec 30, 2024

Alfreda B. Kreft, age 96 of Bensenville, Il. Beloved wife of the late John; Loving mother of Jack (Linda), Ken (Connie), and Karen (Mike) Melone; Cherished Grandma of John Robert, Cheryl, Michael, Michele, Katie, Tim, Michael, Kimberly, Amanda and Nicole; Great Grandma of 22. Fond sister of the late Jean Quinn. Dear daughter of the late Nikodym and Philomena Obuchowski....

Domenico Carbonara

Domenico Carbonara

Dec 30, 2024

Domenico Carbonara age 87, Beloved husband of Maria for 62 years, Loving Papa of Tina (Bill) Brannon, Agostino (Jennifer), Frank (Danile Thompson), Cherished Nonno of Billy (Daniela) Brannon, Rachel (Max) Yousif, Allisa (Zach) Piotrowski, and Dominick; Dear son of the late Agostino and Costantina Carbonara. Visitation Friday 9:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am at The Oaks Funeral Home,...

Aristeo Marquez

Aristeo Marquez

Dec 24, 2024

Aristeo Márquez, de 77 años, residente de Bensenville, Illinois, y originario de Las Torres, Durango, fue llamado a su descanso eterno el 24 de Diciembre de 2024 a las 3:23 p.m., rodeado del amor de su familia en su hogar. Hijo de Manuel Márquez y Bibiana Martínez, Aristeo nació un 3 de Septiembre de 1947 y creció en Las Torres, Durango,...

Sandra Ann Sobieski

Sandra Ann Sobieski

Dec 20, 2024

Sandra “Sandi” Ann Sobieski nee Condeles, age 81, of Chicago, Illinois. Survived by her loving and supportive husband of 44 years, Fred Sobieski; Loving mother of Jennifer (Jay) Shubert; Loving grandmother of Jessica and Joey Shubert. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Marie Condeles, and her brother John Condeles. She was a loving aunt to Chuck...

Joseph P. Miserendino

Joseph P. Miserendino

Dec 13, 2024

Joseph P. Miserendino, age 78, Beloved husband of Linda nee Dumele for 40 years; Loving father of Jacalyn Miserendino, Joseph A. Miserendino, Michael J. Miserendino, and Anthony F. (Ricki) Miserendino; Cherished grandfather of Dominic, Vincent, Giovanni, Roma, and Siena, and great-grandfather of Lorenzo; Dear brother of Charles, Peter, and Maryann; Adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews; Fond father-in-law of...

Dorothy Kubalewski

Dorothy Kubalewski

Dec 9, 2024

Dorothy Kubalewski nee Lane; Beloved wife of the late Raymond Kubalewski Sr.; Loving mother of Kathleen (Donnie) Lyell, Laura Jean May, Raymond Jr. (Laura Ann), and Kimberly (Phil) Amodeo; Cherished Grandmother of Derick (Seto), Kayla, Jason (Jennifer), Jeffery (Melanie), Joy, Emily (Devin), Christopher (Rachel), Maria, Abigail, Katie, Brandon (Teagen), Spencer, Conner, Anthony, Mikaela and the late Justin; Dear Great-Grandmother of...

Sharon Gange

Sharon Gange

Dec 8, 2024

Sharon Jean Gange, nee Westmiller, age 69, of Itasca, Illinois passed away on December 8, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 40 years of Paul Gange; Loving mom of Paul (Kaitlyn), and Nicole (Cory) Grathwol; Loving Nana of Evann, Parker and Pauly; Devoted daughter of Arlo and Verdell Westmiller; Dear sister of Cindy Chipman; Fond...

John D. North

John D. North

Dec 8, 2024

John D. North age 84; Beloved husband of Kathleen nee Lesher and the late Mary Anne; Loving father of Jeff (Kathy), Susan (Richard) Elsen, Thomas, Jennifer Burgos, Teresa (Steve) Lekan; Cherished Grandpa of Catie (Jarod), Mary Ann, Mikaela, Marisabel, Jonathan, Annabelle, James and Great-Grandpa of Carter; Dear brother of the late James (the late Joan) North and son of the...

Dr. George Kurian

Dr. George Kurian

Dec 8, 2024

Dr. George Kurian, age 75, Beloved husband of Suma; Loving father of Sindhu (Jon) Aderson, Sabu (Nicole), and the late Deepu; Cherished grandfather “Appacha” of Noah, Ava, and Henry; He hails from the Chackupurackal Family, Alwaye, Kerala. Dr. Kurian is one of those single-minded physicians who spent almost all his waking hours caring for his patients. Visitation 8:30 am until...

Angeline Caputo

Angeline Caputo

Dec 2, 2024

Angeline Caputo nee Santangelo; age 83. Beloved wife of the late Larry; Loving mother of Larry (Laura), Angela (Kurt) Schiele and Steve; Cherished grandma of Marissa, Lawrence, Nicholas, Jake, Isabella and great-grandma of Jonathan and Domenica; Dear sister, aunt and friend of many; Loving daughter to the late Thomas and Yolanda Santangelo. Angie deeply enjoyed spending time with her family...

Evelyn Frontier

Evelyn Frontier

Dec 1, 2024

Evelyn Frontier nee Catalano, age 94, Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Pamela (Arthur) Artman, Joseph Jr. (Mary) Frontier, and Peter Frontier; Cherished grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 11; Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, December 5th 8:30 am until time of Funeral, 11:30 am at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E...

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