Posts Written onSeptember 2023

Ann P. Lawdenski, nee Conoboy, age 91, longtime resident of Oakbrook Terrace; beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Thomas (Robbin), Timothy (Tamara) and James (Elvira) Lawdenski; proud grandmother of Troy, Dana and Tory Lawdenski, Heather (Jason) Gonzalez, Nicklaus, Lauren (Robert) Dobry, Vincent, Elizabeth, Nathaniel (Kaitlyn) Lawdenski, Ben…

Lilah Rose Madding, cherished daughter of Jennifer, nee Blonn and Bryan Madding; adored sister of John, Alexander and Bennett; precious grand-daughter of Mary Kay, nee Sidman and James Blonn and Claudia, nee Flemming and the late John Madding; dear niece of Collin (Brittany) Madding, Timothy (Carie) Blonn, Ryan (Katie) Blonn,…

Robert P. Marcheschi, age 87, native of Chicago and longtime resident of Elmwood Park; Air Force Veteran; long-time member and former Treasurer of the Mazzini-Verdi Club; beloved husband of the late Joan E., nee Huska; loving father of Adina Boyer and David (Krista) Marcheschi; cherished grandfather of Jake, Matt and…

Pat D’Alessandro of Elmhurst, formerly Oak Brook, Fullerton CA and St Louis MO passed away on Friday September 15 surrounded by loved ones; Retired Regional Sales Manager at Hunt-Wesson with 40 years of service; beloved husband of Josephine, nee Ferretti for over 68 years; loving father of Matthew (Tracy), Patrick…

James M. Marotta, age 89, was recently called home by God to be with his beloved wife, Linda Fulton Marotta. He lives on in the hearts of his children, Gina (Scott) Seaman, John (Jill) Fulton, Deepa Fulton, and Maria (Marty Rodriguez) Marotta. James, a proud Army reservist, and 3rd degree…

Bernadine J. O’Keefe, nee Howe, age 95, resident of Hillsboro Beach, FL, former longtime resident of Oak Lawn; group member of CEC/Seabee Historical Foundation; longtime member CTU and former educator at Fulton Elementary School; beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Maryellyn (James) Friel and the late Kevin…

Richard “Scott” Cuthbert, age 73, of Elmhurst, longtime companion and life partner of the late Karol King; loving brother of David C., Jr. (Sheri and the late Kimiko), Kathleen M.(Wookie)Vanleeuwen and James E. (Judi) Cuthbert and the late Mark A.(Jean); fond uncle of David (Tamara), Michael (Elina), Mark Jr (Christie),…

Gerald “Jerry” Porter passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, at the age of 84. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa, and was a long time resident of Elmhurst. Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Trilby Porter, née Mammen; loving father of Todd (Kelly), and Tom (Raquel);…

Jack Lydon, age 81, currently of Northbrook, former long time resident of Chicago passed into eternal life on Friday August 25, 2023; Graduate of St. Mel’s High School, Class of 1960; former banker with Continental Bank and Harris Bank; Jack was well known in the Irish Community of Chicago and…