Posts Written onDecember 2018

Betty Jean Cellitti, nee Stephens, age 90, longtime resident of Hinsdale passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Christmas Day. Betty was well known for being an exceptionally loving, patient, caring mother and grandmother. Betty’s children and grandchildren enjoyed cooking, baking, playing cards, shopping, listening to music and…

Filomena M. Stellato, nee Marchese, age 91, Native of Italy, emigrated in 1955 with her husband and children and settled in Chicago, and later Elmhurst for 35 years; beloved wife of the late Domenico; loving mother of Gary Stellato and Linda (Lars) Bostrom; proud grandmother of Alexis and Olivia Stellato…

Maureen Liston, nee Delaney, Native of Co. Laois, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Berkeley; beloved wife of the late Patrick J.; loving mother of Patrick , Brian (Molly), Barbara (Larry) Chizewski, Maureen (J.J.) Dwyer and Noel (Maureen); proud grandmother of Brigid (Barry) Walsh, Shannon (Eric) Bidlo, Maura (Ryan)…

Charles A. “Chuck” Goding, age 84, longtime resident of Elmhurst, currently of Lombard, Longtime Director of Corporate Communications for Nalco Chemical Company, former President of the Oak Brook Association of Commerce and Industry; founding director of Training, Inc., a training program for welfare recipients; former Adjunct Professor, Lewis University; former…

Bridget O’Neill, nee Quigley, age 88, Native of Co. Tipperary, Ireland; beloved wife of Larry for over 56 years; loving mother of Gerry; dear sister of Sr. Stephanie Quigley and Margaret (Roy) Fox and the late John Joe (the late Agnes), the late Michael (Pauline), the late Eddie (the late…

Ralph R. Szwedo, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Lombard; beloved husband of Laurene, neeTullio, for over 50 years; wonderful father of Robert (Michelle) and the late Joseph; proud grandfather of Michael; cherished son of the late Joseph and the late Helen, nee Raszka; dear brother of Barbara (the late James)…

Edward P. “Ed” Burkes, age 63, owner Burkes Maintenance; beloved husband for 40 years of Peggy, nee Doyle; loving father of Cindy (Sean) Gritzman, Kelly (Zack) Fromm and Kim (Jason) Schaffer; proud grandfather of Brianna, Colin, Logan and McKenna Gritzman, Taylor, Madison, Zachary and Kennedy Fromm and Gavin, Gage and…

Brian M. Duffy, age 42, of Tinley Park, member of Pipefitters Union Local 597; cherished son of Patrick and Monica, nee Brown; loving brother of Patrick Duffy, Jr. and Melissa (Timothy) Lubbe; dear uncle of Joseph and Sarah Lubbe; fond nephew of Gilbert Brown, Rebecca (Mickey) Autry, Sheila (the late…

Frank E. Petrozza, age 95 of Elmhurst, Army Staff Sargent WWII with service in the 38th Calvary Reconnaissance Unit, Purple Heart Recipient for service in France; beloved husband of the late Tina, nee Dagastaro; loving father of Maureen (Anthony) Bernot and Ralph (Mary Jo), Petrozza; proud grandfather of Michael (Amber)…

Silvana L. Swiatek Mass of Christian Burial : Monday, December 10, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 South York Road, (At Madison), Elmhurst.

David G. Murison, age 82, resident of Port Charlotte, FL; ;formerly of Elmhurst and Addison; Retired employee at International Harvester with 30 years of service; member SAE; beloved husband of Darlene, nee Uher; loving father of David M., DDS, Randy S. and Pam A. Murison, and Melissa D. (Jonathan) Norman;…

Kathleen M. Smith, nee Diamond, age 68 passed away at her home in Elmhurst; beloved wife of James W. for over 47 years; loving mother of Michelle Lynn (Pete) Hanssel and Kimberly Ann (Robert Jr.) Bozek; wonderful Grandmother “NaNa” of Colin and Mary Kathleen Hanssel, Robert John III, Aubrey Kathleen…

Diane M. Tatarowicz, age 75, resident of Clermont, FL., formerly of Elmhurst, IL. Beloved wife of the late Claude; loving mother of Ann; cherished daughter of the late Joseph Pelikan and the late Zita, nee Hofer; fond sister of Caryll (the late Bob) Wells; dear sister-in-law of David (Debbie), Carol,…

Carmen Giron, nee Caballero, age 82, of Melrose Park, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home; beloved companion of Paul Prause for 35 years; loving mother of Leslie (Jeffrey) Webb, Edwin (Judy) Giron and Betsy (Adrian Serrano) Giron; proud grandmother of Erin, Natalie and Benjamin Webb,…