Obituaries

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Alexandrina Brattan

Alexandrina Brattan

Oct 5, 2021

Alexandrina "Nana" Brattan was born on May 16, 1944, just outside of Bucharest, Romania. She had an older brother. She became a high school chemistry teacher in Romania.

One day, Alexandrina went to get her hair done at a hair salon that her future husband worked at helping his dad. His name was Alexandru "Richard" Brattan. He...

Carol Fortier

Carol Fortier

Oct 2, 2021

Carol L. Fortier, age 81, of Glendale Heights, passed away October 1, 2021. Carol was the loving mother of Diane Macek, Dawn (Jesus) Hernandez, Laura (Mike) Barr, and Donald Scott Fortier; cherished grandmother of Sean and Chad Macek, Jesse Hernandez, Dianna (Eric) Zamora, Daniel Hernandez, Ashley and Brandon Barr; and dear great-grandmother of 2. Carol loved to attend services...

Kathleen Kissner

Kathleen Kissner

Sep 30, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of Kathy's peaceful passing after her brave battle with COPD. Kathy's family chooses to believe after her passing, she was, first, met at the Rainbow Bridge by our small army our kitties and dogs who had left this earth before her---Putz, Abby, Buddy, Magoo and the countless cats she rescued.....Imagining...

Richard Weil

Richard Weil

Sep 29, 2021

Richard Weil, 73, died on Wednesday, September 29 from complications related to treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. He was the beloved husband of Zarine; father of Aaron (Linda Perry), Darius, and Delna; brother of Kathe (Robert) Jervis; and uncle of Alexa (Greg Racz) Jervis, Lisa (Jay Schwartz) Jervis, Maira Bana, and Laila Bana.

Richard was born on...

Shelby Lanningham

Shelby Lanningham

Sep 28, 2021

Shelby J. Lanningham, 81 born in South Carolina on April 29th 1940. She resided in Chicago Illinois for many years and in 2008 moved to Vinemont Alabama. She leaves behind her son Roger (Karen) Lanningham, grandchildren William (Jennifer) Milde, Stephanie (Danielle) McConkey, Christopher (Paulina) Lanningham and Antoniyo Gay. Great grandchildren Lexi, Kaleb, Kaitlyn, Hailey and Andrew. She is preceded...

Alfred Cechini

Alfred Cechini

Sep 20, 2021

Alfred Cechini, longtime Northlake resident, passed away September 20, 2021. Mr. Cechini was a U.S. Army Veteran, who served his country during the Vietnam War.

Services were private at Northlake Funeral Home. May His Soul and the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Rest In Peace.

Marilyn Ribandt

Marilyn Ribandt

Sep 20, 2021

Marilyn R. Ribandt 83 of Fort Wayne was called home by her Heavenly Father Monday Sept 20 at Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 25 1938 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Wiedenhoeft) Fiebig. She graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School. She worked at Dr. C. W. Dahling's office after...

Lukasz Pasierbowicz

Lukasz Pasierbowicz

Sep 8, 2021

Lukasz Pasierbowicz  passed away in Fulton County, Ohio, September 8, 2021 in a tragic accident. Visitation will be held at Northlake Funeral Home on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held the following day at 10 a.m. at St.Constance Church.  His burial will take place in Krosno, Poland.

Mr. Pasierbowicz...

Krzysztof Augustynski

Krzysztof Augustynski

Sep 8, 2021

Z wielkim żalem zawiadamiamy, że dnia 8 Września 2021 r. pożegnał się z tym światem śp. Krzysztof Augustynski. Ostatnie pożegnanie odbędzie się w Piatek 17 Września, 2021 r. od godz. 16-tej do 20-tej w Northlake Funeral Home. Kondukt wyjedzie w Sobote, 18 Września o godz 8 rano z domu pogrzebowego do kościoła Św. Williama( msza o godz 9:30). Pochowek...

Manuel Serna

Manuel Serna

Sep 8, 2021

Visitation for Mr. Manuel E. Serna will be Friday, September 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Northlake. Committal Service with Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Manuel E. Serna of Melrose Park, Illinois passed away on Wednesday,  September 8th, 2021. He was born...

Diane Gilmer

Diane Gilmer

Sep 8, 2021

Diane Irene Gilmer, age 63, passed away on September 8th, 2021.  She was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer on July 28th and was receiving chemotherapy treatments.  She was ready to fight, but lost her battle way too soon. Larry and Diane were married for 42 years.

Diane was born on May 1, 1958, in Chicago, IL.  She...

Laura Fortier Barr

Laura Fortier Barr

Sep 2, 2021

Laura June Fortier Barr

Laura was born on December 5, 1964 in Winfield, Illinois to Donald Fortier and Carol Lehman (Herman) of Glendale Heights, Illinois. She passed away on September 2, 2021 in St. Cloud Florida. During her life she attended National Louis University and graduated in the class of 2003. She married Michael Barr they resided...

Giovanni Alquicira

Giovanni Alquicira

Sep 1, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Giovanni Alquicira. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jillian Garcia

Jillian Garcia

Aug 7, 2021

Jillian Garcia of Bolingbrook, IL passed away August 7, 2021, after a difficult battle with Covid. Jillian is survived by her loving partner, Hector Rodriguez, a daughter, Victoria Isabel Contreras (Edgar) and three sons, Hector Luis, Joshua James and Nathan Joel Rodriguez; also surviving are her four grandchildren. She is the daughter of Rose Sifuentes-Boccia and sister of Jeffrey,...

Glenda Storey

Glenda Storey

Aug 1, 2021

Glenda Sue Storey (Caldwell), 71, of Melrose Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Home surrounded by her 3 daughters, family and loved ones. Born in Illinois to Robert and Ruby, she lived most of her life in Melrose Park, IL with her husband Richard until his passing in 2016.

Glenda was a...

Efrain Hernandez, Jr.

Efrain Hernandez, Jr.

Jul 17, 2021

Efrain Hernandez Jr. born in Camuy, Puerto Rico to Efrain Hernandez Sr. and Genoveva Camuy-Hernandez on April 4th, 1964. He was a loving and supportive husband, a doting father and grandfather. Efrain was committed to serving the community by devoting his time with Project Feed Love through U-Turn Covenant Church and other various volunteer opportunities that would present themselves....

Areti Karahalios

Areti Karahalios

Jun 28, 2021

Areti Karahalios of Glenview, passed away June 28, 2021. She is the beloved wife of the late George; cherished mother of John, Connie Papaioannou and Markos; dear grandmother of Gary, Kristen (Joseph), Chrisoula, Loukas and Alex; great-grandmother of Brenner, Brooks and Bridge; fond sister of the late Nicolaos and Vasilios; dear daughter of the late Dimostheni and Eleni Marmoutzakis....

Sally Mae Costanzo

Sally Mae Costanzo

Jun 27, 2021

Sally Mae Costanzo of Northlake, passed away June 27 2021 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village. She is the wife of the late Fred; beloved mother of John, Kathy (Frank Romano) and Freddy; loving grandmother of Vito and Fred (Tiffany) DelPriore; great-grandmother of Blake and Arianna DelPriore; beloved daughter of the Late Raymond and Odette Anderson; loving...

Charles Fowler

Charles Fowler

Jun 21, 2021

CHARLES FOWLER, 52 OF AURORA; unexpectedly passed away June 21, 2021. Charles was the gravitational pull that centered his family, inspiring his wife, two daughters and many friends to success. Charles embodied the right standard, always setting the example for others to follow. The Marine Corps shaped him, but his fierce and lively love for his wife Rocio gave...

Krzysztof Okoniewski

Krzysztof Okoniewski

Jun 20, 2021

Krzysztof Okoniewski, 65, of Prospect Heights, Illinois passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 after a long battle with heart disease. Son of late Eugeniusz and Antonina Krzywda. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janina Okoniewska, his daughters Barbara Okoniewska (Kostrzewa), and Katarzyna Okoniewska, his son Dariusz Okoniewski, his granddaughters Julia Okoniewska, Emilia Okoniewska and Nicole...