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James Jarems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Dorothy Mae Smith

Dorothy Mae Smith

Sep 1, 2024

Dorothy Mae Smith, age 97, Beloved wife of the late James A. Smith for 75 years; Loving mother of James A. Smith Jr., Mary E. Smith-Collier (Gregory) and Carol J. Glenn; Cherished grandmother of Pierette D. Glenn and Dorothy Elease Glenn and great-grandmother of Dylan J. Butler and Dolly Jean Kennedy. Dear aunt of Michael Jackson Sr. (Sandra), and great...

Martin Ibarra

Martin Ibarra

Aug 31, 2024

Visitation Sunday, September 8th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Monday, September 9th from 9:00 until time of Funeral, 9:30 am. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Rd (at Prospect) Itasca. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph, 330 E Fullerton Ave, Addison. Interment following at All Saints Cemetery.

Ronald "Ronnie" Sigurd Marks

Ronald "Ronnie" Sigurd Marks

Aug 28, 2024

He was born in Elmhurst and lived his unfortunately short life in the Chicago suburbs. He loved and took pride in working for FedEx Freight. He enjoyed watching UFC, the White Sox, and was a huge New England Patriot’s fan, hence, his dog Brady. He had a beautiful smile, an immense heart, and loved to make people laugh. He leaves...

Janice L. Heike

Janice L. Heike

2024

Janice Heike (née Olsen) age 79, born in Chicago, IL in 1945 to Stanley and Alice Olsen, adored sister of the late Judy Turner. Beloved wife of Stephen Heike of 40 years and loving mother to Tim Eckel, Steve Heike Jr., Todd Eckel and Rebecca Greaves. Treasured Grandma to Cole and Brooke Greaves, Sean, Ryder, Sawyer and Hunter Eckel.

A talented...

Gregorio C Carrera

Gregorio C Carrera

Aug 21, 2024

Gregorio C. Carrera, age 75, passed away in Bensenville. Beloved husband of Antonia Diaz Sandoval; Loving father of Maribel (Manuel) Aguilar, Adela (Jaime) Garcia, Gregorio (Celia), Angelica (Juan) Morales, Joel (Dulce Anahi), and Ramiro; Cherished grandfather of Melissa Isela, Alex, Fernando, Jessica, Edgar, Adan, Ivan Samuel, Emanuel, Jasmine, Jocelyn, Emily Marina, and Joshua; Dear brother of Arnulfo, Consuelo, Felipa, Juanita,...

John E. Russell

John E. Russell

Aug 13, 2024

John Edward Russell died August 13, 2024 in his residence at the age of 79. John was born November 5, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Dave and Mary Lou Russell. His family moved to Aurora, Illinois when he was approximately 4 years old. Those who knew him know he grew up on a horse racetrack where his major chore...

Mario West

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

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...

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