Oct 25, 2020

Kathryn Ann Blankenhorn, 62, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 surrounded by her children and loved ones.  Kathy was born on February 7, 1958 in Danville, Illinois to Dr. George and Marianne (Robbins) Shaffer.

Kathy grew up in Franklin Park, Illinois and was a 1976 graduate of East Leyden High School, where she was a swimmer...

Oct 19, 2020

Armando E. Jaconetti, 82, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2020. Born in Chicago to Natale and Teresina (Miniaci) Jaconetti, he was one of six boys and one girl, part of a close-knit loving family. Armando was an Army veteran, later becoming an entrepreneur, involved in restaurant and hotel management and commercial real estate development. He loved golf, competitive...

Oct 17, 2020

Janice Lubawski, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Loving wife of Jerome Lubawski. Devoted mother to Julie (Don) Henning and the late Jeffrey Lubawski. Cherished Umma to Keith and Robert Henning. Doting dog mom to Tinker and Rusty.

Janice will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

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Oct 15, 2020

Virginia A. Levy (nee Heller), 91, passed away October 15, 2020, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was born in Chicago on April 20, 1929, to the late Sophie (nee Homantowska) and Gustav Heller and was one of 9 children. In 1952, she married Robert J. Levy.  They were married for 57 years and were longtime residents of River Grove,...

Oct 12, 2020

Melvin R. Carpenter

Beloved husband of Ann for 70 years. Melvin passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years on Monday, October 12, 2020. Loving father to Diane (Ron) Klinger, Nancy (Dan) Szatko and Jim (Cindy) Carpenter. Cherished grandfather of Joe, Ron Jr., Gary (Lina), Michele (Jessica), Adam (Jeanine), and Donna.  Cherished great grandpa. Melvin loved...

Oct 11, 2020

Patricia Mary Dodson left this world on October 11, 2020 at the age of 67. Patricia was the loving mother of Nicole (Gailan) Robertson and Dennis Dodson. Cherished grandmother of William Robertson. Dear sister of Chris Gleason, Bob Gleason, Karen Howarth, Joan Sandberg, and the late Terry Gleason. Patricia was the fond sister in law, aunt and cousin of...

Oct 6, 2020

Ted Slaga

Beloved husband of the late Jane.

Loving father of Nancy 'Slaga' Adee, Alice (Bob) Maupin, Mary Slaga (Bob Werr), Barbara (Martin) McDonagh, and the late Arlene Cromwell.

Proud grandfather of Jackie (Matt) Sapienza, Jenny (Mike) Powers, Joey Cromwell, Emma Maupin, John Maupin, and Jake McDonagh. Cherished great grandfather of Kaylee, Maddie,...

Oct 4, 2020

James F. Westaway, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Sunday, October 4th, 2020. "Jim" was the loving husband of the late Laurette K. (Perrier) Westaway. He is survived by four children, Kristin Westaway-McFadden (Bill Brehem), Debra Westaway-Ley, Wendy Westaway-Douglas (Larry), and James C. Westaway (Tammy). Jim had eleven grandchildren; Patrick McFadden...

Oct 4, 2020

Helen L. Winkel

Beloved wife of the late Earl O. Winkel.

Loving mother of the late Robert Winkel, the late Linda Krasensky, and the late Patti Calabrese.

Devoted grandmother of Dawn Crawford, Sean Krasensky, Jacquelyn Medina (Oswaldo), and Carrie Branam (James).

Great grandmother of Tony Tarasiuk (Molly), Jenee Lynn Ramirez (Joey); Roger and...

Oct 3, 2020

Jorge Ramirez passed away October 3, 2020 in Arlington Heights, IL. He was preceded in death by his father Luis Ramirez. Survived by his mother Felipa Ramirez, brother Jose Ramirez, Ricardo Ramirez and sister Maria(Jackie) Downen and several nieces and nephews. He was a huge Bears fan. The family requests that guests dress in Bears jerseys or shirts for his...

Sep 29, 2020

Dorothy J. Lofgren

Beloved wife of the late Fred Lofgren, Sr..

Loving mother of Fred, Jr., Sandra (Jeep) Andrews, Laura (Rick) Rios, Russell and Dean.

Cherished grandmother of 11 and Great Grandmother of 8.  Dear Aunt of many.

Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Ladies of Ingelside and the...

Sep 29, 2020

Maria Gonzalez

Beloved wife of the late Gerardo.

Loving mother of Nadia Gonzalez.

Dear sister of Demetria, Carmen and Lourdes.

Fond aunt of many.

Visitation Thursday October 22, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home 9568 Belmont Ave. FranklinPark, Il. 60131.

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Sep 28, 2020

Joanna Kasza passed away peacefully in her home on September 28, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husband John, her parents John & Allie B. Hall, her brother Ollie James, her sister Elizabeth, and her brother Morton.

Loving mother to William (Patti), Tim (Glenda), Chris (Joyce), & John.

Cherished grandmother to Cindy...

Sep 27, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Michael Coglianese,Sr. Loving mother of Kenneth (Judith), Timothy (Debra), and Michael, Jr. Adored grandmother of Jeffrey, Sr. (Shannon), Christopher (Kelly), Susan (Ron) Borosso, Kara (Peter) Leitschuh, and Erik (Alyssa). Kind great grandmother of Abigail, Jeffrey, Jr., Welsey, Hannah, Thomas, Cassidy, and Lucas. Precious great great grandmother of Toby. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Sep 26, 2020

Humberto B. Suarez

Humberto (a.k.a. Beto)  is son to Eustolio Suarez and Virginia Barron.

Beto was born on April 6, 1934 in Cuidad Mante,Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived to a ripe young age of 86 before passing away on September 26, 2020 in his home in Des Plaines IL.

Beto came from a large...

Sep 24, 2020

Gerald  C. Bristen

Beloved husband of Marilyn. They had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 15, 2019.

Loving father of Debra (Pierre) Pajak, and Jill (Kevin) Ramirez. Pet father of Charlotte, the late Holly and the late Peaches.

Proud grandfather of Justin, Ryan, Michael, and Ava. Pet Grandpa of Fluffy, Cupcake,...

Sep 21, 2020

Theodore J. Nielsen passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the age of 95 years.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ann Nielsen.

Loving father of Ted, Tim (Karen), and Tom (Dolores) Nielsen.

Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Jim), Timothy (Jen), Tony (Jenny), and Gina.

Proud great grandpa...

Sep 19, 2020

Alice Catherine Dorsz, born August 25, 1932, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020 at her home in Bartlett, IL. She was eighty-eight and formally resided in Norridge, IL. She was a loving wife and mother. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Ray; son Tom; parents Joseph and Clara; brother Chris and sister Ceil. She is survived by her four loving children...

Sep 18, 2020

Loretta G. Bradshaw

Passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at the age of 100 years.

Loretta was the beloved wife of the late David R. Bradshaw.

Loving mother of William (Susan), Barbara (Donald) Hrycyk, Robert (Kathy), Betty (the late Leon) Wasniewski, Bernadette (Mark) Johnsen, Barry (Mary Jo), and the late Beverly (Dennis)...

Sep 17, 2020

Beloved wife of Wanda Meadows Dedicated mother of Charlotte Preston, Mary Preston, Margaret Meadows, and Jessie Craft. Dear sibling of 3 sisters and 1 brother. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandkids and 3 great grandkids.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 3:00pm until 9:00pm, at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin...