Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Sr. Marilyn Grabarczyk, CR, Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Cherished and respected by her Sisters. Loving daughter of the late Edward and Sophie (Rokicki) Grabarczyk. Beloved sister of Teresa Otradovec, Bonita and James Brown, Joanne and Joseph Paprocki, and the late Donald and Bernice. Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand...

Jan 6, 2024

Catherine "Cathy" Chesvick, 70, of Northlake, IL, previously of Hesperia, CA. Beloved daughter of Clarence and Lucille Chesvick. Dear sister to Edward (Laura) Chesvick, Theresa (Terry) Bickle, Mary (Tim) Cleaveland, Ronald "Ronny" Chesvick, Donald "Donny" Chesvick, and Susan (Bernardo) Palos. Beloved aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Cathy worked at the phone company in Victorville CA, for over 20...

Dec 28, 2023

Jose Muñoz Garcia, 71 of Northlake passed away December 28, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Northlake Funeral Home, 140 East North Avenue in Northlake. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 46 North Wolf Road...

Dec 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Christine M. Beck

January 16, 1964 - December 24, 2023

Christine M. Beck, a vibrant soul, left this world on December 24, 2023, after a life lived with a laugh that could light up the darkest room.

Growing up on the mean streets of Northlake, Chris was the terror...

Dec 21, 2023

Visitation for Perla Karina Renteria Bravo of Des Plaines will be Friday, January 5, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home.

Funeral Services and Burial will be in Tres Palos, Gro., Mexico.

Dec 18, 2023

Edward W. Swieicki, 63 of Northlake; passed away December 18th, 2023 at home under hospice care. He was the beloved son of Carol and the late Rich; loving wife of Karen nee Rodgers; father to Deanna and Ray. Preceded in death by his siblings Rick, Julie and Mary Jo.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution...

Dec 7, 2023

Francisco Javier De Santiago, 50, of Bellwood IL, passed away on December 7th 2023. Francisco was born on August 9th 1973 to Antonio & Angelita De Santiago in La Meza de Maria de Leon, Jalisco. After coming to the United States, Francisco worked as a technician in the automotive and motor vehicle industry. He intended to open his own...

Dec 6, 2023

Service and Burial were privately conducted for Eleanor Linn. May She Rest In Eternal Peace.

Nov 18, 2023

Cecilia Brain nee Martin age 86 of Leyden Township; Beloved wife of the late James Brain Sr.; Loving mother of Mary (Michael) Klemm, James Jr. (Barbara) Brain, Steven (Jeanne) Brain, Lawrence Brain, Richard Brain, Jacqueline (Ron) Szaltis, Patricia (Robert) Krauskopf, Daniel (Sonia) Brain and Christine (John) Schwartz; Loving grandmother of 19; great-grandmother of 4. A treasured aunt of many...

Nov 18, 2023

Joseph Szkudlarek, of Northlake, passed away November 18, 2023. He is the beloved husband of Sandra for 47 years; cherished father of Erica, Kristen and Cheryl Ann. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wally and Edeltraut Szkudlarek.

Visitation Monday, November 20, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Family and friends...

Nov 17, 2023

Sr. Mary Florence Schultz, CR, Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection.  Cherished and respected by her Sisters.  Loving daughter of the late John and Mary (Troska) Schultz.  Beloved sister of Francis and Angeline (Rathai), Norbert and Margaret (Linnihan), and the late Clement and Janet (Warmka), Philip, and Dorothy and Steve Horvat.  Dear aunt of many...

Nov 9, 2023

Visitation for Eleanor Johns of Melrose Park will be Monday, November 13, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. until time of Service, 2:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Committal Service with Burial will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst.

Nov 7, 2023

Stephen J. Thomas, 70, of Melrose Park passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Father of Lori (Olivier), Randy and Haley; brother of Nancy Melka, Gary Thomas and the late Karen Butendorf; grandfather of Chloé and Romain. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Irene Wisbrock (Earl) and John Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the...

Oct 30, 2023

Visitation for Elida Delgado, of Elmhurst will be 9:00 a.m. Friday November 3, 2023 until time of the Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Northlake. Committal Service with Entombment will follow at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst.

Elida is survived by her sister, Dalia Pedre and preceded in death by her parents, Rufino and Rosalia...

Oct 20, 2023

Lorraine Kolacinski longtime resident of Northlake; passed away October 20, 2023; beloved wife of the late Eugene; dear mother of Jerry (Becky), Ken (Collene), Keith (Debbie), Mike (Donna), John (Nancy); loving grandmother of Danielle, Andrea, Kerri, Mallory, Lauren and Kayla; great-grandmother of 8; preceded in death by 8 siblings. Lorraine was a member of the "Live it up" Club...

Oct 12, 2023

Kenneth Hemm, 71 of Northlake passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Beloved father of Jennifer (Ryan), Ken, Katie and Kayla; brother of Linda Kelly; grandfather of Mia, Giovanni, Lilly, Oliver and Evan. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Dorothy and children Michelle and Tommy.

Mr. Hemm is a veteran of the U.S. Marine...

Oct 11, 2023

Marta Hernandez, 74 passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Celso Hernandez; mother of Oswaldo, Henry, Luis and Eduardo; grandmother of Karin, Saul, Kevin, Jacky, Joel, Ellie and Oliver; great-grandmother to Ariana, Irian Noemi, Anderson and Gisell.

She was a virtuous woman of faith who always believed in God up to her very...

Oct 10, 2023

Lura Mae Futalan - Cabugnason, age 46, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her residence in Melrose Park. She was born in Dumaguete City, Philippines, to Ramon "Doods" and Lucresia Futalan. She married Janixter Cabugnason on November 8, 2008 at Bishop's Palace in Dumaguete City, Philippines. She worked as a Physical Therapist in various healthcare companies...

Sep 26, 2023

Robert "Bob" "Bobby" Ross, age 84, formally of Northlake and Maywood, Illinois, passed away from complications of old age in a skilled nursing home in New Port Richey, Florida. He was the beloved son on of Harold Ross (Lillian Ross) and loving mother Joan Kowalski (James Kowalski). He is survived by his sister, Janus Rose and brother Donald Williams....

Sep 23, 2023

Services for Carole Schroeder, 78 of Elmhurst, formerly of Bridgeview and Chicago will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Northlake Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of service. Committal Service and Burial will be at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

Carole is the daughter of the late Anne (Ted) Marusek and...