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Rosita Ress Butler, age 80, native of Schaafheim/Mosbach, Germany, long time resident of Douglas, MI; Beloved wife of John Butler for 60 years; loving mother of Michael, John and Barbie Butler; Cherished Grandmother of Michael Jr, Matthew Butler, Jack, Patrick, Teddy Butler, Meghan (William) English and Ryan Meagher; Dear sister…

Mary Katherine “Katy” Cooper, nee Kollman, age 87, Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame member and 1999 Hall of Fame inductee; beloved wife of the late Louis Cooper and the late Jerry Blummer; loving mother of Marci (Bill) Gratzianna and Sherri (Matt) Gratzianna; cherished grandmother of Amanda (Nick Iwaniuk) Gratzianna,…

Patrick J. Wojdak, age 86, of Elmhurst, retired National Parts Distribution Manager with Montgomery Ward with 35 years of service; beloved husband of the late Patricia, nee Bachara; loving father of Kevin (Amy) Wojdak and Kelly (Mark) Bowen; cherished grandfather of Noah (Rebecca) Wojdak, Haley (Dylan) Loomis, Jason (Becca Archambault)…

Ralph Melda, born September 30, 1931 and a longtime Elmhurst resident, passed away on May 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie “Marge”, and his children, Kenneth (Charlotte), Keith (Kimberly), and Kerri. His beloved grandchildren, Ashlee, Kyle (deceased), Paige, Meseret and Sidisse were the light of his life.…

Thomas P. Blaha, age 71, formerly of Chicago, current resident of Riverview, FL; strong advocate for organ donation after his own journey as a heart transplant recipient; dedicated supporter of PopWarner Little Scholars with 19 years of service and volunteer Guardian Ad Litem in Florida where he spent 17 years…

Henry ‘Hank’ Lazzaro, 77, a twenty-seven year resident of Harwood, MD, and previous resident of Wadsworth, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on May 7, 2024. Born on April 2, 1947, to the late Henry and Helen, Henry earned his Juris Doctorate Law from the University of Illinois and later…

Thomas “Tommy” V. Moran, 64, of Chicago, IL passed away and entered eternal life on April 30, 2024. Tommy was born on July 17, 1959, to Irish parents, Joseph and Mary C. Moran. Tommy, also known as “The Irish Meat Man”, was the founder and CEO of Midnight Meat as…

Denise M. Cassidy, age 73, of Northlake, formerly of Manhattan, IL; retired and dedicated nurse with over 50 years of service; loving mother of Sydnee and Mattie; dear sister of James (Bunni), Richard (Barbara), Debra and Kenneth (Diane) Cassidy; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Friday, May 17, 2024,…

Fred J. Mazzoni, age 97, of Lyons, IL; Navy Veteran of WWII; retired employee of Westinghouse Electric Supply Company; beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Jakosz; loving father of Sandy (Chuck) Mazzoni-Hentig, Laurie (Jerry) Nelson and the late Michael Mazzoni; dear brother of the late Marylou (the late Bill)…

Alice Eby Smith, nee Rohe, 76, a native of Richmond, IN, died May 4 following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Smith was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School. Her parents, John and Mary Jeannette, operated Bartel & Rohe office supplies in downtown Richmond, as well as Bartel &…

Catherine M. FitzGerald, nee O’Neill, resident of Downers Grove, Administrative Assistant at the DesPlaines 911 Call Center; beloved wife of the late Sean FitzGerald; loving sister of Charles, Una (the late Shawn) McCarthy, Patricia (Terry) McGovern and the late Liam (Annabel) O’Neill; cherished aunt of Megan and Patrick (Liz) McCarthy,…

Richard T. Murphy, age 72, Native of Chicago, currently of Westchester, retired Hearings Officer with the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board; dear brother of Daniel (Connie) and Frank Murphy; loving son of the late Frank and the late Henrietta (Kennedy) Murphy; cherished friend of Deborah Starzec, Dan and Dorothy Plovanich, Leonard…

Peter James Chiodras, age, 92, resident of Westmont, native of Chicago, was moved to his heavenly home by the Lord on April 28. ; beloved husband of the late Evodia Alexandra Chiodras, nee Thomas; loving father of Norman, Pamela (Scott) Hammond and the late Ronald (Christy) Chiodras; grandfather of Alexandra…

Bill O’Connor age 89 of Elmhurst passed away on Monday. Born on the Westside of Chicago and resident of Elmhurst for 59 years. Son of the late Jim and Mary Frances (nee McCarthy) O’Connor; Loving Husband of Rosaleen (nee Donlin) for over 65 years; caring Dad of Jim (Mary), Nancy…

Sheila Burke, age 66, died March 30, 2024. Most recently of Indian Head Park, Illinois; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and the late Anne Burke; devoted and loving sister to Mary (Ed) Regester, Catherine (Michael) Tanner, Michael (Laura) Burke, Patrick Burke, Barbara (Louis) Roppo, Judy (John) Mortell, and John…

Michael Ronald “Butch Bologna” Kuta, age 85, beloved husband of Patricia Ann Kuta, nee Knauer; loving father of Jennifer (Daniel) Leahy; proud grandfather of Connon, Madigan and Sean; dear brother of Andrea Adams and Robert Kuta and brother-in-law of Carolyn Mahon, Eugene Knauer and Arminda Damery; fond uncle of 15,…

Patricia M. Quaid, nee O’Meara, 95, of Elmhurst, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born November 4, 1928, in Hollywood, California, to Martin and Josephine, nee Scanlon, O’Meara. Patricia “Pat” was raised in the West Side of Chicago in a close knit, predominately Irish neighborhood of family and…

Diane L. Hennessy, nee Parrillo, age 79, of Elmhurst and a former resident of Oak Brook, passed away on April 4, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois. Diane will be remembered as an amazing wife, mother,…

Russell M. Kubycheck, M.D., 79, of Elmhurst, Beloved husband of Lynn, nee Vogt; devoted father of Russell J. (Christina), Christopher (Stacie), Jon (Elizabeth), Ellyn (Marc) Jacobs, Lisa (Victor) Neisser and Laura (Mitchell) Smith; proud Grandfather of Andrew, Kyle, Nick, Kory, Megan, Conner, Lucas, Keegan, Jake, Oliver, Victor, Liam, Henry, Micah,…

Dorothy L. Falduto, nee Brummel, age 80, native of Naperville, longtime resident of Elmhurst and parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church.  Beloved wife of John A. for over 58 years; loving mother of John J (Jennifer), Patti (Mike) Blain, Tom (Debbie), Julie (Jay) Hurt, Jeanne (Mike) Mulay, Karen (Joe) Filippello and…

Thomas D. Sherlock, age 65, of Lombard, owner of Sherlock Computer Services, Warrenville; avid and accomplished outdoorsman, sportsman and musician; loving brother of Brian (Diane Blair), Kim (Patrick) Flood, Pat (Debbie) Sherlock and the late Deborah (Lawrence) Solita and the late James E. Sherlock; loving son of the late Maureen…

Joe Panico, age 86, of Oak Brook, formerly of Bellwood; retired employee with Western Electric/ATT; former member Italian American Club; beloved husband of the late Rosalie, T., nee Santino; loving father of Maria (John) Shannon and Joe (Robyn) Panico; proud grandfather of Lauren (Jack) Gerstner, Ryan (Emily), Joe, Matt (Katrina),…

John Richard Costello: Sept. 17, 1934-March 24, 2024 Social networking apps have nothing on John (Jack) Richard Costello, who worked harder than anyone (and anything) to forge and maintain connections among family, friends and colleagues. He was born to parents Bernard and Dorothy Costello, who raised him and his three…

Sue Ann Cole, age 78, longtime resident of Manistique and Rapid River, Michigan; beloved wife of the late William F. Cole; loving mother of Edward (Sherri) Cole, Judith (Edward) Turner and Janet (Joseph) Benedict; proud grandmother of Joshua (Joshua) Cassella, Angela (Joseph) Lima, Victoria Cole, Carson Gossen, Jason Sterling, Catherine…

Eric H. Larson, 88, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at his home in Oak Brook, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Eric lived his life with one goal: to be the best husband, father, and grandfather, and to support his family with love and devotion. By that definition, his…

John J. Modzejewski, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of the late Beatrice D.; loving father of Julie (Frank) Kastel and Joanne (Patrick) Leveille; proud grandfather of John, Michael, Joshua and Abigail; Visitation Saturday, March 23, 2024, 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 5:30 p.m.…

John (Jack) Joseph Quinn, Sr. of Lombard, IL passed away on March 14th, 2024 at the age of 71 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jack was born in Chicago on November 13, 1952 to the late Dr. Thomas W. Quinn and Annamae Quinn (Maloney). He is survived by…

Robin E. Cooney, age 70, longtime resident of Elmhurst; ICHS Class of 1971, avid cross stitcher, knitter, reader, puzzle master and cat lover; beloved mother of Matthew Cooney; cherished daughter of Helen, nee Deichstetter and John “Jack” Cooney; dear sister of Kathleen “Kasey” (Bill) Sparkman, Linda (Tim) True and Carol…

Harold “Hal” D. Hilan, Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflict, longtime resident of Elmhurst; beloved husband of the late Barbara L., nee Kamp; loving father of the late Marcia (the late David) Nelson; cherished grandfather of Grace (Nick) Coyne and Kate (Caleb) Carnes and great-grandfather of Laine, Cara, Olivia…

Gregory P. Meenan Visitation : Monday, March 4, 2024, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service : Monday, March 4, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family of Gregory Meenan: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-the-meenan-family-in-impossible-grief?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Lester Dean Odell, age 63, longtime resident of Elmhurst, former business owner of a Xerox Agency; Lester was a charming, funny and always had a smile for everyone; he faced life with courage, resilience, and unwavering optimism, despite the challenges he encountered. Throughout his life, Lester exemplified strength and determination…

Donald J. Hoffmann, age 85, USAF Veteran; graduate of Leo High School, Chicago, received a Bachelors Degree from IIT, Chicago, and Masters Degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio, before beginning his career as a Mechanical Engineer; beloved husband of Alice, nee Carney, for 63 years; loving father of Lori…

Janet Marie Kenny-Walsh, nee Cummins, longtime resident of Willowbrook and The Villages, Florida; avid card player and world traveler who enjoyed cruising and a glass of wine shared with friends; loving wife of the late Michael S.J. Kenny and the late Thomas J. Walsh; beloved mother of Donna (Anthony) Palermo,…

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of beloved Kenneth C. Schmidt, age 64 on February 16th, 2024. Ken was a long-time resident of Elmhurst who could often be found spending time with family, his loyal pet and cherished companion Vega, teaching at Elmhurst University, or enjoying the…

Jill Marie Helton, age 52, of Downers Grove, IL passed away on February 15, 2024 after a brief, devastating battle with cancer. Jill was a retired employee at Northern Trust Bank; beloved sister of the late Nick (Karen) Helton; cherished daughter of the late Irene, nee Morgan and the late…

Dr. Thomas Miles, age 77, resident of Peru, Illinois; Vietnam Veteran of the USAF, obtained his Doctorate in Meteorology from the University of Edinburgh; a published researcher, he worked as a meteorologist across several industries including for the Atmospheric Sciences Divison of NASA Langley Research Center; dear brother of Robert…

Visitation : Monday, February 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service : Monday, February 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst IL Interment : Private Please omit Flowers

Joan Alfini peacefully passed away at home in Elmhurst, Illinois surrounded by her family and incredible caregivers. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and nurse, living her values of putting family and friends first. She loved working as a nurse, especially caring for the elderly at Oak Ridge Convalescent Home…

Emil P. Sabatino, age 96, resident of Elmhurst, Army Veteran of WWII, former employee at the Chicago Park District, Joseph Medill Bath House and longtime social worker and Director at Onward Neighborhood House, Chicago; beloved husband of Frances M., nee Zumpano for over 75 years; loving father of Michael, Barbara…

Mary Juanna Salvatore, 87, of Elmhurst, at rest February 12, 2024. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille (nee Rocco); loving sister of Rose Salvatore; devoted aunt of Maria (Russell Wilson) Salvatore; dearest great aunt of Joshua Wilson; dear godmother of Michael Panik, Frank Perroni, Antonia Fico, Maria Salvatore…