Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Dorothy M. Hodges passed peacefully on April 13, 2021.

Cherished aunt, great aunt, godmother, and friend to many.

Preceded in death by her parents, her four brothers, and her beloved son, Kurt.

A visitation will be held Saturday, April 17 at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home in Franklin Park, IL from 9:00 AM to time...

Apr 13, 2021

Jesusan Rosales, also known to many as Delia, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  She was born to the late Nicolas Dela Pena and Josefina Bolo on September 27, 1956.

Delia grew up in Manila, Philippines.  She married her first and only boyfriend, Chito Rosales in 1973.  While Chito worked as a sailor, Delia was...

Apr 12, 2021

Beloved son of the late Geraldine and the late Jack Brashears. Devoted father to Nicole Brashears and TJ Brashears. Dear brother of Pamela (Charles) Sciurba, Beverly (Joanne) Kennelly, and the late Michael Brashears. Fond uncle to Philip Sciurba, Kevin (Karli) Sciurba, and Richared (Laura) Pearl. Among other things, Timothy enjoyed golfing, going to concerts, and watching movies.

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Apr 10, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Alfred Campeol. Loving mother to Deborah (Steve) Stecker, Gary (Jill) Campeol, Craig (Dawn) Campeol, and Donna (Paul) Cafaro. Cherished grandmother to Kelly, Matthew (Nicole), Gerard (Ashley), and Lewis. Dear great grandmother to Justin, Nathan, Emily, Blake, Colin, Vincent, and William. Treasured sister of the late Carol Bassi and Steve Kovach.

Elsie was...

Apr 8, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Robert Pfaff. Dear sister of the late Phoebe Zyrkowski & Shirley Carlsen. Cherished aunt & great aunt of many. Family & friends will gather at St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish, St. Cyprian Campus, in River Grove for 11:00am Mass on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. A Private Internment Service will take place at St. Mary's...

Apr 5, 2021

Loving wife of John Buciuman. Beloved daughter of Cletus and Shirley Schaefer. Devoted mother to Jessica, Anthony, and Megan Schaefer. Dear sister of Connie Calez and Patricia Woodward. Fond aunt of Frank, Jonathan, Robert, and DJ.

Debra was a non-denomination Christian and an active member of spreading the word of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed music, dancing, and praising Father...

Apr 4, 2021

MRS. XUAN LAN QUACH, age 62. After a brief illness. Late of Evanston, Illinois.  Visitation and funeral service Wednesday, April 7, 2021 10:00am until 2:00pm at the SAX TIEDEMANN FUNERAL HOME, 9568 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, Illinois. Final rites of Buddhist cremation rituals will immediately follow at the Monarch Crematory (​adjacent to the funeral home).  In accordance with local and CDC regulations and guidelines regarding COVID19, only...

Apr 4, 2021

Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Scott (Michelle) Savage, Michael (Evie) Savage, and Shannon Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Justin (Emily) Lantz, Kristin (John) Savage, Tyler (Rachael) Savage, Jakob Savage, and Avram Savage. Dear sister of the late Jerry (Ellen), the late Dolores (the late Patrick) Boaz, and Patricia (James) Krikie. Beloved aunt of many. Adored friend of many....

Apr 4, 2021

Abiye Aprekuma, Sr. passed in the early morning of April 4, 2021. He was born at home in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on May 30, 1950, months after doctors had repeatedly told his mother she was not pregnant. Abiye served as a pilot for more 30 years for airlines in more than three continents. He loved flight, but hated that it kept him...

Apr 3, 2021

Joseph J Ziaj

Loving husband of Corinne for 58 years.

Devoted father to Joseph ( Gloria) & Lisa (Charles). Cherished grandfather to Madelyn, Elijah & Erin.

Dear brother of Ann (Jerry) & Barbara (The Late James). Dear Brother -in -law of Robert (Mary) Norma ( Terry) Linda ( James). Fond uncle to many...

Apr 3, 2021

Gordana Arsovski, who many also knew as Goki, passed on April 3, 2021 at age 64. We said goodbye to the most unselfish, loving, caring and gracious person.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Zoran Arsovski. She was the cherished daughter to Veselin Ristevski and the late Radmila Ristevski. Dearly loved mother to Suzana...

Mar 30, 2021

Bernard (Ben) Restivo, passed away March 30, 2021, at age 83. Beloved father of Anthony, Nancy, Michael (Mindy), and Vincent (Nicole). He was a wonderful grandfather to Madi, Allison and Emily, brother to Patsy (Fred), and also to Frank and Dolores (both deceased). Uncle to many, and always-friend to former, surviving wife, Margaret (Sal). He played jazz saxophone and accordion...

Mar 29, 2021

Maureen C. Goodman

Beloved wife of the late Norman.

Loving mother of Debra, Marsha, and Bradley.

Cherished Bubbie to Andrew (Brittany), Callie (Blas), Alex, and Matthew. Great Bubbie to June Maureen.

Maureen discovered a love for being a Crossing Guard in River Forest.

A private service was held.

Mar 28, 2021

Melissa Beth Grzonka

Loving mother of Christopher, Alexis and Madison. Beloved daughter of Tim and Sandy.

Dear sister of Joshua (Ann) Grzonka.

Niece and cousin of many.

Granddaughter of Robert (Betty) and the late Carol and the late Roger and June Seaborg.

Melissa was a creative, artistic, fun loving, and outgoing...

Mar 27, 2021

Gertrude (Dyrda) Gutkowski, 96, was born on March 27, 1925, to Frank and Maryann (Paluch) Dyrda in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She passed away quietly at St Andrews Nursing Home, Niles, Illlinois, on March 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruno Gutkowski who passed on August 27, 1976, and her youngest son Ronald Gutkowski who passed...

Mar 23, 2021

MARK ALLEN FAHY

12/18/1957 to 03/23/2021 (suddenly) 63.

Loving husband of Patricia (Patty; nee Gershon).

Mark is preceded in death by his parents and brother. A much loved nephew to Aunts and Uncles. Mark was a professional Bowler for many years, winning the Masters Tournament (7 to 0) in May 1986 in Las...

Mar 20, 2021

Elvera A. Piper

Beloved wife of the late Russell.

Loving mother of Sandy Piper, Debbie Kaiser (Richard Woolverton), and Richard (Stacey) Piper.

Cherished grandmother of Laurisha 'Boogie' McClarin, Joshua Kaiser, Kate (Tushar) Sapru, Jessica Piper (Christian Naoumov), and Erin Piper. Great Grandmother of Blake McClarin.

Dear sister of of the late Ellen...

Mar 20, 2021

MRS. SAREANG YAP, age 77. Suddenly, on March 20,2021. Visitation and Cambodian funeral ceremonies on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm at the SAX TIEDEMANN FUNERAL HOME, 9568 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, Illinois. Final rites of Buddhist cremation rites to follow at the Monarch Crematory, adjacent to the funeral home. In keeping with current CDC and State of Illinois requirements,...

Mar 19, 2021

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Reinhofer (nee Coleman) age 61 beloved wife, mother, sister and grandma, went with the lord peacefully in her home on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Kathleen was born to John W. (J.C.) and Roseann Coleman on February 27, 1960, in Chicago, IL. Kathleen was a fun, loving, and gentle soul who lived her life to...

Mar 18, 2021

Beloved son of Robert E. and Rosemary Gibson. Dear brother of Robert, Jr. and Kenneth Gibson. Revered brother-in-law of Erika Contrereas and Jennifer Gibson. Fond uncle to Kenneth, Jr., Nicole, and Kaitlyn Gibson and Natalie Contrereas. Loving nephew of many.

Benjamin was adored by everyone who ever met him. He graduated high school in the top half...