Obituaries

Patricia Boreson

Patricia Boreson

Jul 22, 2023

Patricia A. Boreson, nee Jagielski, was born March 4th, 1935, and passed away on July 22nd, 2023, at the age of 88.  She was married to Elmer A. Boreson who preceded her in death.  She was a devoted mother to Pamela DeMilio (Jerry) and Bruce Boreson, Sr. (Debbie).  Patricia was preceded in death by her siblings Joan, Delores, Paul, and Leonard. ...

Kazimierz Marecki

Kazimierz Marecki

Jul 21, 2023

Kazimierz Marecki passed on July 21, 2023 at the age of 62.

Beloved son of the late Maria and Edward Marecki.

Dear brother of Jozef, Rozalia, Ewa, Janek, Urszula, Stanislaw, Ryszard, Andrzej, Jacek, the late Wojciech, and the late Wtadystaw

Fond uncle of Kasia, Angelica, Iwona, Alicia, Sebastian, Jayden, Dougie, and Lliam.

Kazimierz loved gardening, riding his bike, tanning, being...

Lawrence A. Duke, Sr.

Lawrence A. Duke, Sr.

Jul 20, 2023

In loving Memory of Larry Duke 89, of Franklin Park Illinois.

Larry was born on July 16th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Thursday July 20, 2023.

Larry loved his family and is survived by his son Larwence A. Duke Jr., his wife Leticia, daughter Diane Sanders her husband Jeff and daughter Jeanine Toms. Grandchildren, Jasmin,...

Violet L. Stelzer

Violet L. Stelzer

Jul 14, 2023

Violet Laura Stelzer was a beloved mother to George Stelzer, the late Marla Kurtz, and Jeff Stelzer. Grandma to Kelli Stice and David Kurtz. Great grandma to Adeline Kurtz, Ronin Stice, Eliana Kurtz and Brody Stice.   Violet, known to all as Vi, was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, and had 11 brothers and sisters. Her older brother, Benny, still...

John Schelling

John Schelling

Jul 4, 2023

John Paul Schelling went home to the Lord on July 4th at 4:50 AM. Born to Pastor James Brandt Schelling and Sharon Schelling (Kaye) on January 26th, 1963, John was a warmhearted, helpful, and highly athletic son. John was born in Sioux Falls, SD, moved to Franklin Park, IL, and settled in Roselle, IL in 1981. He served the Dupage...

Geraldine Hoss

Geraldine Hoss

Jul 1, 2023

On July 1, 2023, Geraldine Anne Hoss passed away peacefully at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. Geraldine was born on March 22, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Helen Lewinski. On July 10, 1954, she married her life-long partner George Hoss and in 1961 became a life-long resident of Franklin Park where together they raised their...

Timothy Monroe

Timothy Monroe

Jun 27, 2023

 

Timmy Monroe passed away suddenly on June 27, 2023, aged 57. Born on May 10, 1966, in Melrose Park, IL, Timmy was a loving husband to his wife, Kim, devoted father to his three children, Madison, Christopher, and Ashley, son of Jan and Ray, brother of Jeff, son in-law, brother in-law, and uncle to many. His family was always...

Rev. Dr. John Edward Mulvihill

Rev. Dr. John Edward Mulvihill

Jun 25, 2023

John Mulvihill was a true Renaissance man. He was a jurist, philosopher, linguist, scholar, pastor, educator, archeologist, webmaster and recognized spiritual leader. He was an adventurer who visited all seven continents always learning and sharing his knowledge, but most of all he was a man who blessed the lives of everyone who was fortunate enough to cross paths with him...

Richard L. Santoyo

Richard L. Santoyo

Jun 24, 2023

Loving father to Linda Ackerman, Sheila Norgaard, Richard Santoyo, Michael Santoyo (Judy), Edson Santoyo (Kris), and the late Christopher Santoyo (Cindy). Loving grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 20+ great-grandchildren. Rich, also known as 'Pops', to most was the definition of "to know him was to love him". He was a great friend to everyone he encountered. 

Andrew Holubowicz

Andrew Holubowicz

Jun 18, 2023

Loyal, Hardworking, the life of the party and so proud of his family and the life he built.  Andrew Holubowicz, age 96, Native of Potasnia Poland, longtime resident of Franklin Park Illinois, former Reservist for the United States Government working on trucks and tankers after World War II, former meat cutter for Eckridge Sausage and Jewel Foods; beloved husband to his...

Jerry Erjavec

Jerry Erjavec

Jun 17, 2023

Loving husband of Barbara (Schreiner).

Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Rose Erjavec.

Devoted father to Gerald (Linda), Steven (John), and the late Karen.

Adored grandfather to Jerry and Allen (Alyssa).

Cherished great grandfather to Jerry, Joel, Jana, and Kaya.

 

Jerry was born at home in Chicago on August 8, 1930, and was baptized on August...

Shirlee M. Egan

Shirlee M. Egan

Jun 14, 2023

Shirlee Mae Egan

June 14, 2023, at 93 years old

Shirlee Mae Egan was born September 10, 1929, to the late Dorothy and Casper Stahlhofen, and passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023. She grew up in Chicago where she attended Kelvyn Park High School.  She was married to the love of her life, the late Joseph Egan (2016), for 67...

Sandra Rose Pollitt

Sandra Rose Pollitt

Jun 11, 2023

Sandra Rose Pollitt-Wetzel, nee: Menotti Loving wife to Rick Wetzel. Beloved daughter of Stephanie and the late James Menotti. Devoted mother to Stefani (Kraig) Kabat, Tommy (Brenda) Pollitt, and Wayne (Janet) Pollitt. Cherished grandmother of Kaden, Kylie, Alicia, Alexa, Angel, and Justin. Dear sister of the late Nick (Donna) Menotti, Daniel (Carol) Menotti, and Susan (Vince) Palumbo. Adoring aunt and...

Marie Saeli

Marie Saeli

Jun 6, 2023

Marie Saeli

April 9, 1955 – June 6, 2023

Marie Saeli passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Anthony Saeli.

Dear sister of Anita Diesing, Joseph (Susan) Saeli, Diane (John) Tyndal and the late Anthony (Kathy) Saeli Jr.

Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

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Donna Mae Rubino

Donna Mae Rubino

May 31, 2023

Loving wife of Frank (Bob).Beloved daughter of the late Donald and the late Margaret McDonald.Devoted mother to Michael (DeeAnna), Robert (Maureen), and Lisa (Jeff).Adored grandmother to Ashley (Shawn), Blake (Megan), Julia (Bryce), Brad (Lindsey), Jenna (Joe), Samantha, Katie (Kevin), Joey, and Nick.Cherished great grandmother to William, Justin, Drake, Bella, Pippa, Luke, Hattie, Graysen, Brody, Gia, Lilly, Hailey, Brookie, and Grayden.

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Clare Stanley Blackmore

Clare Stanley Blackmore

May 22, 2023

 

CLARE STANLEY BLACKMORE October 9, 1940 - May 22, 2023

Clare Stanley Blackmore, 82, of Schiller Park passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023.  He was born on October 9, 1940, at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, to Sophie and Robert Edward Blackmore in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village until he married and moved to Chicago’s Galewood west side...

Elias D. Bray

Elias D. Bray

May 20, 2023

Elias Denzel Bray

Born July 22, 1996

At Rest May 20, 2023

Beloved son of Christa and Edsel Bray.

Dear brother of Justine Hacke and Erica Bray.

Elias was a warehouse supervisor.

He loved driving his car.

Michelle Violet

Michelle Violet

May 17, 2023

 

Michelle Lynn Violet, 44, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2023.  She was born August 17, 1978, in Park Ridge, Illinois.   She is survived by: her parents, Diane (Mike) Fuentes and Al (Carol) Violet; sisters: Renee(Tom) Powell, Lisa (Scott) Pietruszewski, Lisa (Nicolai) Baekkegaard, Denise Hopkins, and Michelle (Sean) Fuentes; nieces and nephews: Ashely, Magnolia, Ayden, Riley, Lily, Reese, Charley,...

Elaine Finnegan

Elaine Finnegan

May 8, 2023

Elaine M. Finnegan, age 89, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. "Honey" to her late husband Joseph ("Popeye").  Loved by her children: the late Pamela, Patricia, Paula (the late Brian) Barnhart, Joseph (Mary), James (Patricia); her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Nicholas (Shannon, Paige, Chloe), Adam, Jamie and Phil Quattrocchi, Ryan and the late Jessica, Kyle and Jennifer (Shayne, Braydon, Jackson),...

John Sparks

John Sparks

May 8, 2023

Beloved son of Eileen Lambert and Robert Lambert.

Devoted father to Jocelyn Sparks, Emily Burnside, John Sparks, and Jayden Sparks.

Dear Brother of Sara (Stephan), Stefanie (Casey), and Daniela (Chris).

Fond uncle to Samantha, Justin, Landon, Gio, Zariah, Zoey, Noah, Cole, and Evan.

Friend to many.

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