Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois
Serving the Chicago Land Area
Barbara E. Haayer
Nov 21, 2012
nee Schepper. Beloved wife of the late Casey. Loving mother of Beatrice (Raymond) Balog, Cathy (Michael) Paolella and Matthew (Libby). Proud Grandma of Gennaro, Gia, Alyssa, Amanda,Rachel, Taylor, Ray and Casey. Greatgrandma of Mia Bella. Fond stepsister of Cynthia Ryan.
Vincent Canaggio, Jr
Nov 18, 2012
Beloved son of the late Vincent and Florence nee Fillichio. Dear nephew of Maria Maida and Sam Carnaggio. Loving cousin to many.
Matteo Manueli
Nov 10, 2012
Beloved son of Emilio and Assunta, nee Baio. Dear brother of Franco. Fond nephew and cousin to many.
Joseph Sapienza
Nov 8, 2012
Beloved husband of Karen Holz Battista. Loving father of Joseph (Carol) and Michele (Daniel) March. Loving stepfather of Sharie (Franco) Pesole. Proud grandfather of 7. Known to many as 'Joe the Barber' at Montrose and Melvina.
Lael "Larry" Luke
Nov 5, 2012
Beloved husband of JoAnn Nee Pellettiere. Loving father of Gary Ream and Bryan (Kristy) Luke. Proud grandfather of Julia, Elizabeth, and Kathryn. Fond brother of Florence (Leroy) Himebauch.
Robert Dryzmala
Oct 30, 2012
Age 85. Died peacefully after almost 7 months from Pulmonary Failure at Rainbow Hospice Ark in Park Ridge. Born in Chicago May 30, 1927. Loving husband of the late Leona. Beloved son of the late Rudolph E. and Irene P. Dear brother of Grace Masin of Merril, WI and the late Bernice Davis of Tempe, AZ. Caring godfather of...
Dominica Warren
Oct 5, 2012
Dominica Warren, 81 passed away September 24, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Her family and friends knew her by Mom, Nani, Nana, Grandma, Mamie, Mimi, and Mame but whatever you knew her by she was a happy fun loving lady who laughed a lot. She was the fifth child of Joseph and Katherine Russano, the baby...
Walter S. Was
Oct 2, 2012
56, Beloved husband of Pat. Stepfather of Shannon Mayo and Shawn (Patricia) Sisk. Grandpa to Patrick, Connor, Grace, Kevin, Tim, Emmy, and Danny. Brother of Ella (Warren) McFeely.
Edith Kopacz
Sep 30, 2012
(nee Grider) of Rockford. 90 years old. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Sharon), Janet, Gerrie Nance, and Robert (Julie). Grandmother of 7. Great-grandma of 4.
Warren Dominica
Sep 24, 2012
Dominica Warren, 81 passed away September 24, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Her family and friends knew her by Mom, Nani, Nana, Grandma, Mamie, Mimi, and Mame but whatever you knew her by she was a happy fun loving lady who laughed a lot. She was the fifth child of Joseph and Katherine Russano, the baby...
Salvatore A. Franzese
Sep 21, 2012
age 88. WWII veteran USMC 1st Mardiv. Loving husband of Gloria, nee Oliveri. Beloved father of Joseph C. (Eileen M. Tokarz) and Salvatore Jr. Caring grandfather of Antonette Burdi, Joseph M., Dawn M. Michalak, Justin T., and Tory V. Dear greatgrandfather of Luke Michalak and Brooke Michalak. Fond brother of Theresa Tomporowski and the late Samuel and Connie Meressi....
Maxine Bell
Sep 17, 2012
Nee Lomma, 95, of Chicago, IL. Wife of the late James; mother of the late Judith (Rudy) Tropea. Grandmother of 4; great grandmother of 6. Aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to many.
Derussell "Russ" Dillon
Sep 16, 2012
born January 8, 1938 in Cass City,Michigan, second child of EdwardJames and Beatrice Sarah (Litt) Dillon. He spent most of his youth growing up near the Dillon Family homestead in the Hamletof Colwood and graduated from Cass City HS in 1957. Russ movedto the Chicago area as a young man, settling in DesPlaines,where he married and raised a family....
Giacomo "Jack" Contile
Sep 9, 2012
Beloved husband of the late Sylvia, nee DiGiulio. Loving father of Maria. Dear grandfather of David Spaulding. Caring brother-in-law of John (Anna) DiGiulio and Paul (Diane) DiGiulio. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Anthony Schneider
Sep 9, 2012
Loving son of Steve and Carole, nee Johnson. Beloved brother of Stefan and Dawn. Caring uncle to Adam, Daniel, Robert, Kaylee, Chloe. Greatuncle to Adam Jr, Eddie, Chloe and Brianna.
Armando Pastorello
Sep 8, 2012
Beloved husband of the late Carmella. Loving father of Sam (Jan), Diane and the late Tony (Charlene)
Carmella Pastorello
Sep 6, 2012
nee Brandolino. Beloved wife of Armando; loving mother of Sam (Jan), Diane and the late Tony (Charlene); fond sister of Pat (Babe) and Anna Drabik.
Eleanor Sim
Sep 5, 2012
nee Lupini. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William (Else), Susan (Gary) Colgate, Scott (Ann), Robert (Karrie) and the late Michael. Proud grandmother of 6. Greatgrandmother of 2. Fond sister of Anita Echola.


