Obituaries

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Mary "Sandy" Mareski

Mary "Sandy" Mareski

Jul 9, 2020

Mary "Sandy" Mareski of Northlake, died July 9, 2020. She is the wife of James for 20 years; mother of Brian Taylor; step-mother of Angela Rose Loizzo;  grandmother of Allison and Chelsea; sister of Don Williamson and the late Jerry; also preceded in death by her first husband, Terry Taylor and her parents.

Visitation Wednesday 5 to...

Ignacio Reyes

Ignacio Reyes

Jul 8, 2020

Memorial Gathering for Mr. Ignacio "Nacho" Reyes of Melrose Park will be Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Liturgical Service 7:30 p.m. Deacon Querubin, from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Melrose Park will preside.

A complete obituary is pending.

Elzbieta "Ela" Geske

Elzbieta "Ela" Geske

Jul 5, 2020

Elzbieta "Ela" Geske, 40 of Northlake, died unexpectedly July 5, 2020. She is the beloved wife of John; devoted daughter of Wanda and Jozef (in Poland); cherished sister of Monika and Marcin (in Poland). Also survived by cousins and many that loved her.

Visitation Friday, July 17, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a service...

Christina E. Volstad

Christina E. Volstad

Jul 4, 2020

Christina E. Volstad, Beloved wife of the late Daryll Volstad, loving mother of Helene (Annessa) Martina, Heather (Vince) Gattuso, Doug (Tammie) Martina, Pam (Jeff) Meyer, cherished Nana of 8, loving big sister of 8 siblings.

Proud member of the Howard H. Rhode post #888 ladies auxiliary.

Caring and loving friend to many, she will be...

Celerina Hernandez

Celerina Hernandez

Jun 28, 2020

Visitation for Mrs. Celerina Hernandez is Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home.

Funeral Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Vianney Church for Mass 11:30 p.m.

Interment Fairview Memorial Cemetery.

Additional obituary information is forthcoming.

Michael John Maurer

Michael John Maurer

Jun 27, 2020

Michael (Mike) John Maurer Born in Chicago IL Grew up in Villa Park IL Had a love of music like Greatful Dead and AC/DC. After High School Mike went to school for HVAC. In 1997 he decided to take a job in Colorado working with HVAC. Once he moved to Colorado he really took advantage of being an independent,...

Eugene Johnson

Eugene Johnson

Jun 24, 2020

Eugene Johnson, 86, longtime resident of Melrose Park, died June 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bobbie; children, Ricky, Rebecca Baldwin, Johnna (Kalvin) Chambers and Cheryl (Gerry) Levy; grandchildren, Markus and Michael Chambers, Lindsey (Alex) Trotter and Jared Levy and a great-grandchild, Skyler Trotter. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers...

Stasia Malaszewski

Stasia Malaszewski

Jun 17, 2020

Stasia (Stanislawa) Janina Malaszewski, aka "Babcia" February 19, 1929 - June 17, 2020 A true survivor ever bound to her faith in God and a love for her family. Our beloved Stasia, also known as "Babcia" to many, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday June 17, after three months of repeated and increasingly difficult complications from...

Elizabeth "Betty" A Nardiello

Elizabeth "Betty" A Nardiello

Jun 16, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Nardiello On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Elizabeth (Betty) Nardiello, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 85. Betty was born in Chicago, IL, the eldest of four children. Her family moved to South Dakota during her childhood, and eventually settled in St. Paul Park, MN. Betty married Arthur Nardiello in 1956 (divorced) and...

Frank Enoki

Frank Enoki

May 21, 2020

Frank M. Enoki, 89, of Northlake, IL, passed away on May 21st, 2020.

Frank was born in Puyallup, WA to Tahei and Kimie Enoki. His family was relocated to the Minidoka Internment Camp during WWII. Two days after turning 20, he enlisted and proudly served in the US Army.

Frank was preceded in death by...

Teresa Hita

Teresa Hita

May 20, 2020

Teresa Hita

Octubre 15, 1932- Mayo 20, 2020

Amada esposa, mama y abuela:

Fuiste alguien tan especial para cada uno de nosotros y siempre guardaremos tus lindos recuerdos. Tu sonrisa, tus lagrimas, y tu entrega a Dios mas que cualquier otra cosa. Serás de gran inspiración para todos nosotros. Descansa en los brazos...

Gloria Karos

Gloria Karos

May 11, 2020

Karos, Gloria nee Theodoros, beloved wife of (the late) Andrew D. Karos, loving father of Demetrius (Val), Steve, Fontaine (Ronald), cherished grandmother of Kayla (Scott), Melanie (Hector), Andrew, Scott, Nicholas, Alexander and Bella, great grandmother to Mila and Gianna; great friend of many.   Longtime and devoted member of the Oak Park Art League.

In Lieu of flowers...

William T. Rosengren

William T. Rosengren

Apr 10, 2020

Our most beloved William T. Rosengren went home to the lord on Good Friday April 10th 2020. A private graveside service will be held in his memory. William is survived by his two sisters Estelle and Gertrude. His son Dale Rosengren, daughter in law Ulrika Rosengren and Granddaughter Dawn Rosengren. His eldest daughter Robin Giuliano, son-in-law Steven Giuliano, granddaughters...

Arlene Mcenroe

Arlene Mcenroe

Mar 20, 2020

Arlene J. McEnroe (nee Moon), 85 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Arlene was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Moon.

Growing up in Melrose Park, Arlene graduated from Leyden High in 1952. In her senior yearbook, she described herself as "a redhead with a sense of humor who...

Kathleen L Orsan

Kathleen L Orsan

Mar 19, 2020

Kathleen L.  "Kathy" Orsan, Loving sister, aunt and friend of many. Kathy loved being a special education classroom assistant for 30 years, She enjoyed practicing and playing her guitar, she loved cats and had a special interest and fondness of wolves.She will certainly be missed.

Barbara Ann (Kolad)  Kennedy

Barbara Ann (Kolad) Kennedy

Mar 16, 2020

Barbara Ann Kennedy, beloved wife of Jim Kennedy, loving mother of Roberta (Glenn) Johnson, Pamela (the late Ken) Ewing, John (Kathy) Kennedy, Eileen Kennedy, Robert (Tina) Kennedy,and Paula (Lou) Karellas, proud grandmother of Andrew, Zachary, Brian (Cindy), Jason, Adrian (Kelsey), Kelly (Matt), John Jr. (Brandy), Michael, Brandon (Brittany), Lauren, Matthew, Joseph, Samantha, Jesse, Miranda, Dimitri and Maximus, cherished great...

Robert F Daugaard

Robert F Daugaard

Feb 16, 2020

Robert F. Daugaard, beloved husband of the late Isabelle "Babe" Daugaard (nee Rubino), loving father of David J. Daugaard, dear brother, uncle and cousin of many.

Visitation: Friday, February 21, 2020 from 3:30 pm to 8 pm and Saturday February 22, 2020 from 9 am to 10:30 am

Funeral Service: Saturday, Fenruary 22, 2020 at...

Darlene Fonda-Reed

Darlene Fonda-Reed

Feb 11, 2020

Darlene Fonda-Reed, age 80 of Supply, North Carolina died Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Autumn Care of Shallotte.

She was born March 30, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Frank Fonda and Viola Miller Fonda and was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Reed; a sister, Jeanette Prevatt; a brother, Richard Fonda; a...

Dolores C. Foley

Dolores C. Foley

Jan 29, 2020

Dolores C. Foley, beloved wife of the late Clifford O. Foley, loving mother of Cliff (the late Cheryl) Foley, cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews, good friend to many.

Visitation Monday, February 03, 2020 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm, Funeral Service to follow at 1:30 pm.

Interment: Elmwood Cemetery

Michelle Martin

Michelle Martin

Dec 30, 2019

Michelle Martin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, loving mother of Hailey Mack, beloved daughter of Brenda and David Martin, loving sister of Michael Martin,cherished granddaughter of the late Thomas Hicks and the late Emma Lawson, and the late Kathleen and Garcey Martin, loving niece and cousin of many, dear friend of many.

Visitation: Monday,...