Obituaries

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Jeannette Bonesz

Jeannette Bonesz

Apr 26, 2021

On May 1, 2021 we lay to rest a beautiful, kind, and caring woman. Jeannette was born January 21, 1943 in the city of Chicago, Illinois.  She attended East Leyden High School, where she excelled both academically and athletically. After high school, she married and had 3 children.  She was a devoted mother and later, a grandmother and great...

Theresa Viola-Zimmerman

Theresa Viola-Zimmerman

Apr 21, 2021

WOOD DALE—Theresa Viola-Zimmerman born November 18, 1952 passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Teri was one of twelve Viola children, mother of two, grandmother of two. She loved the music of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, working out to Jane Fonda, and dancing whenever she had the chance. From the mountains of Colorado to walking around the local...

Richard Federico

Richard Federico

Apr 15, 2021

Richard Federico, longtime resident of Northlake, passed away April 15, 2021. He is the husband of the late Dolores; father of Nancy (Art) Lehr and Susan (Matthew) Starnes; grandfather of Jimmy and Zachary; brother of the late Robert (late Jeanne) and nephew, Robert (Renee) Federico. Mr. Federico served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. he is retired...

David Colon

David Colon

Mar 30, 2021

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

Daniel Servando Colon

Daniel Servando Colon

Mar 26, 2021

Daniel Servando Colón was born March 22, 2006. He ​spent his early childhood years in Chicago, Illinois with​ his grandparents René and Evelyn Muñoz where he​ attended Salem Christian School. Following his fathers​ time in the Service, he joined his parents David and Kiara​ Colón in Hampton, Virginia where he attended Armstrong ​Elementary, Forrest Elementary, Jefferson Davis Middle​ later...

Barbara Merkel

Barbara Merkel

Mar 23, 2021

Barbara "Barbie" Joan Merkel, of Des Plaines, previously longtime resident of Chicago, passed away at the age of 50 on March 23, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer.  She is survived by her beloved mother Kathryn (nee Westring), father John, her loving sister Judith (Jeffrey) Ratcliff, and her cherished nephew Charles.

Barbie was a very beautiful...

Antionette Shampine

Antionette Shampine

Mar 7, 2021

Friends and Family will gather Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home for a time of remembrance. Antionette is survived by her son, Arthur and parents Toni Rosenkranz and Carl Shampine.

Helen Graziano

Helen Graziano

Mar 7, 2021

Helen Graziano unexpectedly passed away on March 7, 2021 at the age of 72.  She is the beloved wife of Victor Graziano. Loving mother of Cherie, Brian and Ronnie.  Proud Grandmother of Nicole and Emma. Fond sister of Josephine and Cindy. Aunt of  Keith, Christopher, Allen, and Angela. Great-Aunt of Autumn and Annabelle.

The family visitation and...

Maria Roman

Maria Roman

Mar 5, 2021

On March 5th our beloved Biby (Maria Roman) went to be with the Lord and joined her father Luis Santo Roman in eternity. Biby will forever be remembered as courageous, a warrior, an encourager and a giver. In the midst of her medical battles she always ministered, counselled others, and made them laugh.  She was survived by her mother...

Rose Derose

Rose Derose

Mar 5, 2021

Rose DeRose, longtime resident of Northlake, passed away March 5, 2021. She is the beloved wife of the late George, Sr.; dear mother of Georgetta (George) Ouimet, Connie (late Michael) O'Malley, Natale(Cheryl) and George, Jr.; loving grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 8; fond sister of Clem Petillo and the late Sam, Joseph, Leonard and Florence.

Visitation for...

Franklin Bien

Franklin Bien

Mar 4, 2021

Franklin Bien of Park Ridge, formerly of Glenview, passed away March 4, 2021. He is the beloved husband of the late Linda (who passed in 2019); dear step-father of Kimberly (Steven) Lotman; dear son of the late Siegfried and Rose; fond brother of Ernestein (Jules) Beegun and Susan (late Martin) Zeitlin; brother-in-law of Larry(Diane) Gilmer; also survived by nieces...

Angela Perez

Angela Perez

Feb 25, 2021

Angela Perez, born October 18, 1939, daughter of the late Eliseo Perez and Gregoria Piña. She was married for 63 years before her passing. She passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 81,after a brave battle with pneumonia due to Covid. She is survived by her beloved husband Reynaldo Davalos, her children Leonila, Martha, Estela,...

Ruth Velez

Ruth Velez

Feb 22, 2021

Visitation for Mrs. Ruth Velez is Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Service Saturday morning at 11 a.m, also at the funeral home. Interment Fairview Memorial Park.

Ruth was a lunch lady for some 28 years at Yates Elementary School, in Chicago until her retirement. She can be best described...

Hilda Garcia

Hilda Garcia

Feb 21, 2021

Hilda R. Garcia of Oswego, formerly of Melrose Park is survived by her husband of 55 years, Juan B. García; Son: Juan R García married to Laurie García they have 3 daughters Cynthia, Laurie, Jessica. Cynthia is married to Ricardo Rivera and they have one son Andrew Liam. The next daughter is Laurie who married to Gary Rodman and...

David Zamudio

David Zamudio

Feb 19, 2021

David Zamudio of Chicago, passed away February 19, 2021. He is the father of Christina, Joshua, Nicole, Jasmine and Robert; grandfather of 3 and brother of Joseph Maurico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Guillermina and a brother, Joseph Antonio.

A memorial service will be held at Northlake Funeral Home in the near...

Moises Diaz

Moises Diaz

Feb 17, 2021

Moises passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 after a debilitating and brave battle with cancer.  He is survived by his beloved children Gabriel Moises and Vanessa Rose.  His grandchildren, Jorge, Gabriel, Josef, Romello (Arabella-Great Grandaughter), David Jr., Destiny, Jovan and Chloe were his pride and joy.  He is survived by his sisters, Jennie and Julia and his nieces and...

Eusebio Pineda

Eusebio Pineda

Feb 13, 2021

Visitation for Mr. Eusebio Pineda will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Funeral Prayers begin Saturday Morning, 8:30 a.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church. Burial with committal service immediately following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Mr. Pineda is survived by...

Erlinda Deguzman

Erlinda Deguzman

Feb 8, 2021

Mrs. Erlinda Deguzman of Melrose Park passed away unexpectedly February 8, 2021 in Elmhurst. She is the beloved wife of Florencio for 40 years; dear mother of Diane; sister of the late Donico Ebojo. Erlinda can be best described as a hard worker, selfless and dedicated. She was a chemist and a member of St. John Vianney Parish in...

Carl Winterfeld

Carl Winterfeld

Feb 6, 2021

Carl Winterfeld of Northlake passed away February 6, 2021 at Bridgeway Senior Living in Bensenville. Carl is the son of the late Walter and Helen; brother of the late Arthur Winterfeld and late Patricia Oken; uncle of Nancy (Dennis) Berrier, Paula Krumwiede and late Pamela Winterfeld; great-uncle of Ashley Herrell, late Douglas Winterfeld and Donavan Winterfeld; great-great uncle of...

Jackie Vollmann

Jackie Vollmann

Feb 6, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" Vollmann, of Addison; former longtime resident of Northlake passed away February 6, 2021. She is the wife of the late Harry, who died in 1980; mother of Bernard, Terry (Shawn), Tom (Allison), Ronald (Gina), James (Peggie) and Debra (Chris) Aillet; grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 16; sister of the late Richard (late Betsy) McConkey. Having raised her...