Posts Written onJuly 2022

Marguerite Jean Lorenzini Lieb, formerly of Berkeley and Wonder Lake, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the age of 97. She showed great strength and courage during her illness. She was born on March 29, 1925 to Viola and Clarence Lorenzini. She was the beloved wife of the…

Joan E. Marcheschi, nee Huska, age 80, native of Chicago and longtime resident of Elmwood Park, prior member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Berwyn. Joan was the devoted wife of Robert since 1964; loving mother of Adina Boyer and David (Krista) Marcheschi; cherished grandmother of Jake, Matt and Josh Boyer and…

William “Bill” Howard Brown, age 84, of Englewood, Florida, passed away on June 27, 2022. He was born on April 16, 1938 in Elmhurst, Illinois where he was the owner of Prestige Nursery & Landscaping in W. Chicago, Illinois and Bartlett Nursery & Landscaping in Bartlett, IL. In 2000 Bill moved from West…

John F. Drahos, age 65, beloved husband for 41 years to Maureen, nee Tierney; loving father of Megan (Daniel) Carron and Amy (Alan) Broaddus; adoring grandfather of Maeve Broaddus; son of the late Jerry and Marian Drahos; caring brother of Cheryl (John) Slenczka) and Linda Tierney; fond uncle of Jerry,…

Cynthia E. Arndt, age 61, Employee at MCD Clinics, Villa Park and Pawfect Styles, Lombard; mother of Eric (Lia Moretti-Arndt) Arndt and Stacey Chellberg Arndt; grandmother of Leela and Dutchie Moretti-Arndt; sister of Michael (Theresa) Arndt, Linda Masse,Bill (Theresa) Bruno, Mary (John) Divita, Christina Arndt, Margie Bruno and the late…

Virginia S. Pokorny (Spalo) of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully on July 8th , 2022 with her loving husband by her side. She was 91 years old. She was preceded by her parents Anthony P. and Catherine M (Lucey) Spalo, her brother Raymond A.Spalo and sister-in-law Marilyn (Wittenburg) Spalo. She…

Rolando Gonzalez, Sr., Native of Cuba, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Chrysler Corporation, member UAW; beloved husband of Maria, nee Solorzano; loving father of Rolando Gonzalez, Jr. and step-father of Ramon Mata and Anna (David) Taylor; proud grandfather of Gianna, Arianna and Marisella Gonzalez, Nicholas Mata and great-grandfather…

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Sartore, nee Arneson, age 43, longtime resident of Elmhurst; Chief Strategy Officer, American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Active volunteer at Immaculate Conception Grade School and Cheer Coach with Elmhurst Eagles; beloved wife of Patrick; loving mother of Adam and Mia; cherished daughter of Coral and Allen Arneson…

Antonio F. Del Fiacco, of Oak Brook, IL age 101, past resident of Collarmele (AQ), Italy as well as Cicero and Roselle, IL: beloved husband of the late Velia, nee Cipriani; loving father of Vince (Zully), Rose (Angelo) Armellini, Dario (Gina) and Leda Del Fiacco; cherished grandfather of Sabrina (Jeff)…

Gertrude Kohnke, nee Lenz, age 85, resident of Lombard for the last 6 years; formerly of Villa Park for 58 years; active member Apple Computer Club, Garden Club, an amateur photographer in Photography Club, frequent Art Institute visitor with a special admiration for the Monet collection, great cook known for…

Noreen M. Colgan, nee McMahon, Native of Chicago, longtime resident of Villa Park; beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Patricia, Tom (Kim), Maureen (Tom) Stude, Geralyn (Steve) Hamilton, Heather (Vance) Wise, Patrick (Amanda) and John (Aliana); proud grandmother of John, Mary Clare, Margaret, Caitlin (James), Cristin, Nathan…