Posts Written onMay 2022

Pablo Chavez, age 85, resident of Elmhurst since 1969: beloved husband of Susanne, nee Kendl; loving father of Yvonne Schmidt and Diane Chavez; proud grandfather “Opa” of Daniel Schmidt (Kayla Joyce), Katherine Schmidt, and Joshua Clague; brother of Dolores Calhoun and the late John Chavez, Theresa Garcia and Lorenzo Chavez;…

Geraldine “Gerri” Pontarelli Fasano, 81, of Elmhurst, died in her home May 20. She is survived by her daughters-Tina M. Fasano and Claudine M. Fasano Origitano, her grandsons-Vincent T. Brunson and Reed C. Brunson, her son-in-law Thomas C. Origitano, her brother-in-law Bruno R. Fasano, her cousin Rosario Anthony Pontarelli, and…

Hattie Rain HaysBecker passed peacefully in the arms of her family on May 22, 2022. Born February 21, 2022, time was stolen from her and was too short, but she was well-loved. She got so many cuddles, felt the sun on her face at the park, met the Easter bunny…

Kevin M. Class, age 64, Native of Lockport, NY; Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University; dear father of Julia Class; cherished son of Lorraine E., nee Tudor and the late Harold M. Class; loving brother of Kelly (Peter) Guziewski; fond uncle…

Jose Luis Nieves, age 62, longtime resident of Elmhurst, member of Order of Freemasons; beloved husband of Sheila, nee Esposito; loving father of Amethyst and Antonio Nieves and Godfather of Francesca Ahern; dear brother of Aracely (Alex) Muñiz, Agustin T. (Lilia) Melgar, Patricia (Paul) Tackett, Carlos (Olga) Trujillo, Judith (…

Veronica T. Bowling, nee Moran, age 90, longtime resident of Lombard, former RN with RPW Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 35 years of service; beloved wife of the late Robert J. Bowling; loving mother of Patricia (Mark) Schneider, Peggy (Dave) Zitzer, Mary Ellen (Patrick) Mills, Margie Bowling and Lisa (Bill…

Doris Junesse Riordan, nee Thompson, age 89, resident of Huntley, IL and Mesa, AZ, formerly of Mt. Prospect, IL; loving wife of the late John J. Riordan; beloved mother of Thomas J. (Margie), Steven J., Patricia J., John J., Susan J. Carter and the late Dennis J. and Elizabeth J.…

Jeanne S. Boehm, nee Scordamaglia, age 90, longtime resident of Elmhurst; former member Immaculate Conception Bereavement Committee, York High School SRO, Picture lady at Hawthorne Elementary and reading tutor in Bensenville school district; beloved wife of Frank; loving mother of Greg (Cindy) and David (Candice) Boehm; proud grandmother of Jacob,…

James W. Maddin “Jim”, age 94 1/2, long time resident of Hinsdale, formerly of Chicago.  A veteran of the U.S. Army and Marine Corp., years in the ink and printing business, an avid sportsman who also played 16-inch softball for 40 years. Member of Charter Fitness and former ER volunteer…

Oriano Luchini, age 74, Native of Italy, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee at McMaster Carr; beloved husband of Maria Teresa, nee Tognazzini; loving father of Linda (Nick) Steffan and Paolo (Margaret Gazdzcka) Puri; cherished Nonno of Michael Kohs, Nathan Puri and the late Steven Kohs; dear brother of Eli…

Jeanne M. Costello, nee Mulligan, age 91, Longtime resident or Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Terrence J. Costello, loving mother of Jeanne (Dennis ) DeKoninck, Terry (Meg), Patricia (the late Stephen) Millea, William (Nora) and Catherine (Peter) Zurek; proud grandmother of Amy and Danny Costello, Stephen, Timothy (Alexis) and…

Visitation : Friday, May 6, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Committal Service : Immediately Following Visitation at Queen of Heaven Interment Chapel, Hillside (approx 1:15 pm)