Lois Michalowski
Jul 24, 2024
Lois C. Michalowski
Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Michalowski.
Loving mother of Peggy (the late Pete) Ventrelli, Robert (Mirusia) Michalowski, Jane (Jim) Stevens, Tom Michalowski, and the late Carol (Rick) Conrad.
Cherished grandmother of Peter and Kelly Ventrelli, Bobby Michalowski, Ricky, Danny and Kurt Conrad, and Kali and Taylor Stevens.
Lois was a graduate of East Leyden High School, a member of...
Charles Daniel David Plough
Jul 17, 2024
Charles Daniel David Plough
Loving son of Charles Plough and the late Donna J. Kanies. Dear brother of Vicki Gieske, Joseph (Holly) Schroeder, and Crystal (Bernard) Magat. Uncle to many. Visitation Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 12:00 pm until time of service at 1:00 pm at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. For information please...
Joseph Orsolini
Jul 17, 2024
Joseph C. Orsolini, age 59, of Gilberts, Illinois passed away on July 17th.
Joe was born in Chicago to Theresa and Robert Orsolini. He attended Prosser Vocational High School and graduated in 1983. After losing his father at the age of 19, Joe stepped up and started building the legacy he leaves behind.
In 1982, at the young age of 16, Joe...
Peggy Halminiak
Jul 14, 2024
Peggy J. Halminiak, 87
Awesome mom to MaryJo, Monica, the late Donette, and Dawn (JR).
Cherished grandmother to the late Adria, Harris (Amanda), Fisher (Sarah), Maya, Christopher (Heather), Dominic, Darren (the late Lauren), Gino (Ashley), Jason (Megan), Jessica, and the late Bailey.
Valued great-grandmother to Olivia, Harry, Logan, Reed, Piper, Marlee, Jude, Gianna, Holli, Donovan, Nellie, and Armando.
Best friend of the late Donald...
Irene Ficarelli
Jul 12, 2024
Irene Ficarelli (née Duda), 97, of Franklin Park, IL, passed on July 12th, 2024, at her home of 65 years. Irene will be remembered by her devoted son, Thomas, loving granddaughters Andrea and Brianna, and great grandchildren Rowan, Marlow, and Jonathan. She was preceded in death by her husband Angelo and her son Ronald. Irene was born in Chicago IL...
Elizabeth Estrada
Jul 12, 2024
Elizabeth Cristal Estrada, affectionately known as Eli or Gigi by family and Liz from friends, of Chicago and Franklin Park. She passed away on July 12, 2024, at the young age of 18. Born in Chicago on May 31, 2006, to Reyna Sazo and Cristian Estrada, Elizabeth was a light in the lives of all who knew her. Her hometown...
Clifford Tiedemann
Jun 23, 2024
Clifford Tiedemann died Sunday June 23 after a short illness.
He and Margaret (Forbes) Tiedemann were married for 63 years. They shared a lifetime of adventures from their early, itinerant years living in Norman, Oklahoma, East Lansing, MI, and Los Angeles, CA. In each location, they made friends who were remembered fondly to the end. They raised children, Erica and Lance,...
Michael Kilgore
Jun 20, 2024
Michael E. Kilgore, age 70, of Schiller Park, IL, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born May 4, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA to his loving parents, Matthew Bolton and Margaret (née Schneider) Kilgore.
Mike served in the United States Army, enlisting directly from high school, on active duty for 3 years serving as a...
Eric Jonland
Jun 17, 2024
Eric Daniel Jonland, 65, of Arlington Heights, IL, passed away on June 17, 2024, surrounded by those he loved. Eric will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Emma; granddaughter Kaylee, of whom he would say, “when I think of her, I see sunshine”; brothers Brian (Denise Mack) Jonland, Gary (Joan) Jonland, Todd (Laurie) Jonland; nephew, Brendan (Melissa) Jonland; and nieces, Maressa...
Wiltrud Maria Weis
Jun 16, 2024
Wiltrud Maria Weis, 78, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her residence.
Visitation Thursday, June 20, 2024, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park.Interment private.
Wiltrud was born in Germany on January 27, 1946.The daughter of Alouis and Katharina (Eller) Imschweiler.She was proceeded in death by both parents...
Maude Dingels
Jun 9, 2024
The following obituary was created by Maude herself while making her preneed arrangements in 2016, it is copied exactly as she wrote it ...Dingels, Maude E., beloved widow of the late Nicholas S. Dingels. Passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 91 years old. I leave behind a nephew, Nicholas W. Dingels and wife the late Judith which have always been...
Melville P. Gwinnup
Jun 7, 2024
Beloved husband of the late Elisabeth Gwinnup.Loving father of Dennis and Denise (Robert) Kuttler.Dear grandfather of Heidi (John), Kristin, Daryl (Esther) and Kristoffer (Angie).Cherished Great Grandfather of Alex, Salem, Hunter, Klhoe, Sophia, and Savannah.Uncle and Grand uncle of many.Visitation Friday, June 14, 2024, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park.Funeral Saturday, June 15,...
Helen G. Evans
Jun 4, 2024
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.Loving mother of Sam (Joanne), Matt (Mary), Rose (Bill) Metzger, and Tim (Patrice).Cherished grandmother of Joe, Alyssa, Joe, Dan, Jackie (Troy) Van Eck, Elizabeth, Mark, Timothy, Geoffrey, and Avery.Proud great grandmother of Jay Kaminski, Gabriella Van Eck, and Scarlett Van Eck.Helen is also survived by her dear sister Dorothy Kiolbasa, and brother George (Carol) Dittmer. Helen...
Donna Prince
May 28, 2024
Devoted mother to Ron (Diana) Cieck and the late Paul Folisi.Cherished grandmother of Tyler, the late Ryan, and Kelly Cieck.Dear sister of Sherry (John) Lambert, Lynn (John) Pasierb, Keith (Wendy) Becker.Fond aunt of many.
A kind and compassionate person, Donna had a special spot for all animals and children.Whether it was a stray animal or a person who needed a loving...
Scott R. Williams
May 27, 2024
Scott Robert WilliamsBeloved husband of Susan.Loving father of Shon Martinez, Kelsey Williams (George Colon), and Ryan (Jaimee) Williams.Proud Grandfather of Emma, Trevor, Joseph, Elijah, Sophia, Nathan, Janiyah, and Ariella.Cherished son of Marleen (the late Charles) Williams.Dear brother of Michael, Kari, the late Steven, and the late Chuck Williams.Scott was proud to be a spectacular Tuckpointer.Visitation Monday, June 3, 2024 3:00...
Chester Piwowarczyk
May 27, 2024
Chester Anthony Piwowarczyk, 93
May 18, 1931 – May 27, 2024
Chester Anthony Piwowarczyk, 93, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Veteran, of Franklin Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2024. Chester was born on May 18, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Anna Piwowarczyk. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Jeannie (Eugenia)...
Thomas Alan Lansford
May 27, 2024
Thomas Alan LansfordBeloved son of Dorrie (Richard) Rosinski and Thomas Lansford.Cherished brother of Elona, Jalen, and Vincent. Most loving uncle "SaSa" to Alex, Alissea, Angelo, and the late Anthony.Caring grandson of Cherie and Wayne Brose and Kathy and Tom Lansford.Dear nephew and cousin of many. Cherished partner to Daisy and son Leo.Thomas was blessed to have found his peace and...
Gordon W. Hermanson
May 25, 2024
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Gordon Wallace Hermanson, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 93.Gordon was born on May 2, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Everet and Signe Hermanson. Gordon spent his childhood and school-age years in the Franklin Park area and graduated from East Leyden High School. He then received his bachelor’s degree in...
Lawrence Lewis
May 24, 2024
Lawrence Patrick Lewis, 68, of Chicago IL, passed away May 24th after a hard fought battle with cancer. Larry is survived by his wife Lazara, Sons Michael and David (Emily Lewis) Granddaughter Otilia; Brothers: Glenn Lewis, Jim (Jan Lewis), and Matt Lewis; Sisters: Donita Lewis, Ginger Lewis, Denise (Ray Langosch) and Doreen (Joe Tunzi); Godsons Jay (Michelle Lewis) and Peter Lewis;...
Sylvia Feustel
May 21, 2024
Sylvia Caroline Feustel, 103, of Gladbrook and formerly of Chelsea, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Westbrook Acres Care Facility in Gladbrook under the care of Hospice Compassus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:30am at St. Cyprian, River Grove, IL. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 10:30am until the time...