Harold Johannesen
Feb 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Leroy Johannesen Jr. on February 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Harold was born on September 2nd, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Ila (Clary) Johannesen.
Harold met the love of his life and beloved wife, Jean (Otowski) Johannesen in high school. They were married in 1960...
Donna Burke
Feb 12, 2025
Much loved daughter of the late Donald MacKenzie, Sr. and the late Kathleen (Fealy) MacKenzie.Adoring sister of the late Donald MacKenzie, Jr.
Devoted wife of Charles “Chuck” Burke for just 3 months shy of 68 years.Loving mother of Kelly (Jim) Michie, Tammi (Stephen) Dawson, Dawn (Kurt) Irelan, the late Kerry Burke, the late Shannon Burke, and Erin (Jerry Reed) Burke.
Cherished grandmother,...
Erna Weigt
Feb 9, 2025
Erna Weigt
September 8, 1920 – February 9, 2025
Franklin Park
Erna Weigt, 104 years young.Beloved wife of the late Hans Weigt for 67 wonderful years.Loving mother of John (Joanne) Weigt, Nancy (the late Rick) Wayton, Jim (Diane Nardini) Weigt and Jeff (Karen) Weigt. Dear grandmother of Justin Weigt, Jordan (Jenna) Weigt, Brian (Lorelie) Wayton, Eric (Shari) Wayton, Valerie (Jason) Heiss, Lauren (Michael Cawley) Weigt, Jeremiah...
Anthony T. Powyszynski
Feb 6, 2025
Beloved son of Theresa and the late Casey Powyszynski. Dear brother of Joseph and Anne (Brian) Brock.Loving grandson of Casey and Anna Powyszynski and Jean Konieczny. Uncle to Casey Brock. Godfather to Lexi Olcikas. Nephew of the late Helen (Bob) Niemotka and the late Michael (Eileen) Powyszynski. Cousin, great cousin, and friend of many.
Tony loved working on cars and vegetable gardens.
Visitation ~ Friday February...
Stanley M. Rozkocha Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Beloved son of the late Stanley M. Rozkocha Sr. and the late Judy Rozkocha. Loving grandson of Irena and the late Konstanty Rozkocha, the late Mildred and the late Eugene Vinyard. Dearest nephew of Grace and the late Boguslaw Walczak, Martha Czajkowski, the late Leslie and the late Bobby Williams, Betty and Pat Czaplewski, the late Martha and the late Gene Smith,...
Leo Penna
Feb 1, 2025
Beloved son of the late Thelma and the late "Poncho" Francis.Cherished husband of Alice (nee Kohlbeck) Kougias-Penna.Dear former spouse of Maureen (nee Dunlevy) Penna.Loving father of Sheila (Glen), Carla (Doug), and Nicole (Stan).Adored brother of Alice (Jay) Russ, Linda (Gary) Olson, and Jimmy (Cheryl) Penna.Treasured stepfather of Chris (Stephanie) Kougias and Adrienne Kougias.Doting grandfather of Ty (Jessica) Sparks, Kaylee Sparks,...
Chris Benesch
Jan 28, 2025
Chris Benesch, age 72, of Franklin Park, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2025.
Chris was the beloved husband of Ilda (Diaz) Benesch for 47 years, beloved father of Natalie Ann (Michael) Yorty, stepfather of Joseph David Minyard, and proud grandfather of Mitchell, Isabella, and Olivia Yorty.
Chris is also survived by brothers Arthur and John (Patti) Benesch, sister Denise Benesch, uncle Harry...
Therese Blaha
Jan 25, 2025
Therese Blaha (nee Kazmierczak), 87, of Leyden Township, passed away on January 25, 2025.She was the loving wife of the late Raymond F. Blaha.Daughter of the late Aloysius and Helen KazmierczakTreasured sister of Christine (the late Ken) Neighbors, and the late Betty Kazmierczak.Beloved mother of Thomas (Mary Ellen), Julie (the late Robert) Habel, and the late Michael.Dear grandmother of Robert,...
Marlene O'Brien
Jan 18, 2025
Beloved wife of John O'Brien.Dear mother of Johnny, Michael, and the late Matthew O'Brien.Loving sister of Ronald (Gerri), and the late Roger. Sister-in-law of Kathleen (Austin) Isom.Cherished aunt of Josh, Nick, Scotty, Savana, Liam, and Abriella.
Visitation: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 4:00pm-8:00pm, at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL, 60131. Funeral: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:30am prayers at the funeral...
Thomas P. Moran
Jan 16, 2025
Thomas P. Moran
Dear father of Carly Gibson. Loving brother of Gail Moran, and Kathy Moran. Cherished uncle of Max, Corey, Audrey and Winona.
Grandfather of Sean, Madison, and Peyton.
A private service was held with his family.
Richard E. Stasack
Jan 16, 2025
Richard “Rich” Stasack, 84, passed away January 16th, 2025. Rich was born March 8th, 1940 to his parents Clarence and Edna Stasack. Well loved as an only child and with a penchant for mischief he carried with him his whole life, Rich grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, starting in Oak Park before moving to River Grove. He met...
Vincent SanFilippo
Jan 16, 2025
Loving husband of Michele SanFilippo.
Devoted father of Vincent (Lynn) and Anthony (Amber).
Dear brother of Tom SanFilippo.
His family was his best interest. Vincent loved his sons' music, a nice beach, dogs, traveling, cruises, and his TV shows.
Gary Young
Jan 6, 2025
Beloved son of Bob and Mary (Tuminaro) Young. Dear brother of Jeff, Denise (Steve), the late Marty, Brian (Sharon), Doreen (Barry), Roger, and Christopher (Karol).Caring uncle of Ryan, Allison, Sophie, and Veronica.Cherished great uncle of Oona, Goldie, Jack, Hollis, and Maeve.
While a young boy Gary developed a love for the guitar and started taking lessons at age 7. He continued that love...
Gerald Francis Scarmardo
Jan 4, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Scarmardo passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Loving husband to Dawn (Sucharski) Scarmardo. Beloved father of Earl, Eric, and Randi. Cherished grandfather of Erika (Matt) Seymour, Colton, Amara Kranz, Cooper, and Charlotte. Treasured great grandfather of Noah, Emma, and Eileen.
Jerry will be remembered for his love of cars, his ability to fix and build anything and his loyalty and dedication to...
Steven Neuwirth
Jan 3, 2025
Steve Neuwirth passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025.
Steve was a proud Electrical Engineer for the Dietrich Company and formed many lifelong friends in the several years that he worked there. He served in the Army from 1973 to 1977 as a Mechanic at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri or "Fort Lost in the Woods" is what he called it.
An avid motorcycle...
Janice Green
Dec 21, 2024
Janice Marie Green
Beloved wife of the late Walter Lee Green. Loving mother of Walter Green Jr (Kaylynn Akers), Kimberly (Eric Shuck), and Shannon McClanahan. Cherished grandmother of James (Anna), Johnathan, Jerry, Josephine, Jinger, and Justice McClanahan; Jasper, Triton, Torrance, Trevor and Tobias Johnson; Brooklynn, Grayson and Walter Green the third. Great grandmother of Cameron, Jonas and Jace Vance. Dear Sister of Richard Pranczke.
Visitation Tuesday,...
James H. Walkowiak
Dec 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, James Harry Walkowiak, 91, who departed this world peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was a devoted husband to Gloria for 61 years; loving father; "Papa Boat" grandfather; and great-grandfather. He served in the US Army and was an...
Domingo Cavazos
Dec 17, 2024
Domingo Cavazos, Sr.
Beloved husband of the late Maria Cavazos.Loving father of Domingo, Jr. (Blanca), Daniel, and Diana (Joel) Woloszyk.Proud grandfather of Erika (Eric) Welch, Christopher (Meghan), Rachel Cavazos, Dante Arzola, Lucas (Arzola), Alex Woloszyk, Adrian Woloszyk.Great grandfather of Adam, Rebecca, Vivian, Teddie, and Chloe.DDear brother of Bellen (Joe), Irene (Mike), Anita (Dennis), the late Ramona (the late Luciano), Alice (Albert,...
Tanya Lynn Johnson nee Bellew
Dec 7, 2024
Tanya Johnson passed away suddenly on December 7, 2024, at the age of 44.She was born on November 2, 1980, in Melrose Park, IL.
Tanya graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, IL.
She had a love for the beach, country music, concerts, travel, and making memories with her son Jeremy.
Tanya is preceded in death by her parents Rose and...