Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Anthony J. Zaffaro

Anthony J. Zaffaro

Oct 24, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Loving father of Nancy Jo, Valeri and Tony Jr. (Donna). Proud grandfather of 5. Fond brother of Dorothy Guerino.

Earline D. Valenti

Earline D. Valenti

Oct 22, 2011

Nee Borta. Beloved wife of Nick. Loving mother of Delmarcia White, Anthony Jerome, Mardene (George) Romano, and Alice (Walter) Solinski. Grandmother of 17. Great-grandmother of 10.

Casey A. Haayer

Casey A. Haayer

Oct 1, 2011

At Rest October 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Barbara E. for 46 years. Devoted father of Beatrice (Raymond) Balog, Cathy (Michael) Paolella, Matthew (Libby). Cherished grandfather of Gennaro, Gia, Alyssa, Amanda, Rachel, Taylor, Ray and Casey. Dear brother of OTto (Virginia) and John (Kathleen). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired from I.T.W. with 30 years of service....

Rosemarie Serra

Rosemarie Serra

Sep 30, 2011

Age 82. Loving sister of John (Gloria) and the late Joseph (Sara), Carmella (Jim) Ott, Louis, Anthony (Martha), Josephine (Frank) Cantalupo. Fond aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many.

Valentene "Chi Chi" Kowalczyk

Valentene "Chi Chi" Kowalczyk

Sep 28, 2011

Nee Cutro. Loving wife of Ronald. Beloved mother of Jennifer Solita, Richard (Cathy) Solita, Natalie Kowalczyk. Stepmom to Ronald Kowalczyk and Jimmy Nichols. Proud grandmother of Joseph Solita. Fond sister of Mark (Kristi). Dearest daughter of Joseph and Frances.

William J. O'Reilly

William J. O'Reilly

Sep 25, 2011

Beloved husband of Marilyn (Nee McMahon). Loving father of Margaret (Bill) Harte, Timothy (Sandra), Patrick (Jennifer), Daniel (Eileen), Thomas (Lisa), Michael and Kevin, and the late Baby Joseph. Proud granfather of 8, Great-grandfather of 1. Fond brother of Mary Shayer.

Tillie Ohl

Tillie Ohl

Sep 14, 2011

(Nee Pecucci) Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John (Angela). Proud grandmother of Mary Frances and Terese.

Ruth Bien

Ruth Bien

Sep 10, 2011

nee Sanofsky. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mother of James (Henrietta), Gerrie (Dennis) Greco, Kenneth (Christine) and the late Laura; Loving grandmother of Paul, Patricia, Anthony, Lori, Brian, Sandra, Jacquelyn, and Jessica; dear greatgrandmother of 9; beloved sister of Albert, Jeannette, Warren, Marilyn, and the late Richard, Earl, and Dolores; fond aunt and friend to many

Marie Derosa

Marie Derosa

Sep 3, 2011

nee Petrillo. age 87. Passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Loving mother of Donna Marie, Francis Paul III (Irene), and Deborah Ann. Proud Grandmother of Matthew and Mark Blecha, Megan and Erin Ludlow, and Francic Paul IV, Christina and Joseph DeRosa. Greatgrandmother of Ian. She also leaves behind her loving caregiver Lorelie of 5...

Joseph F. Vitez

Joseph F. Vitez

Aug 31, 2011

Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Grunwals). Loving father of Steven (Lynn), Richard, and Joseph (Vickie). Proud grandfather of 5. Fond brother of Victor.

Natalie Art

Natalie Art

Aug 24, 2011

Nee Stammler, 87. Loving wife of William. Beloved mother of Susan and Sandy. Dear niece of Christine Eckel.

Erna D. Pontoriero

Erna D. Pontoriero

Aug 19, 2011

nee Blank. Beloved wife of the late Hilary. Loving mother of Cindy, retired CPD(Ignatius, retired CPD) Grimaldi, Chuck Ponti, and Theresa (Michael) McLaughlin. Fond sister of Jean Moe and Melva Heise. Proud grandmother of Chuck (Laurie) Ponti, David Ponti, Lary (Bridget) Grimaldi, Dominic (Bree) Grimaldi, Candice (Gordon) Hartranft, Melanie (Trey) Pick and Grethcen McLaughlin, Rosanne (Joe) Felix, Peter and...

Guy J. Lacalamita

Guy J. Lacalamita

Aug 12, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Angel (nee DeStefano). Loving father of Marie (Churck) Majewski. Fond brother of the late Joe (Anne), Rocco (Florence), Frank and Julie (Chick) Chicalace. "Guy Guy" to Megan, Alexis, Marissa, AMelia, Maddie and Charlie. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fourth Degree Member of St. Cyr Council, Knights of Columbus

Josephine "Dolly" Dinse

Josephine "Dolly" Dinse

Aug 9, 2011

Nee Baron. Beloved wife of the late Walter Sr (CPD). Loving mother of Walter Jr. (Karen) and Susan (Robert) Michaels. Devoted grandmother of Scott (Melissa), Zachary, and Bradley. Proud great-grandmother of Joshua and Jack.

Joyce Catanzaro

Joyce Catanzaro

Aug 1, 2011

Nee Podgorny. Longtime employee of City of Chicago. Loving mother of Dawn (Brian) Caldicott, Mark (Gloria), Cherie (Jeffrey) Brauneker, Tracy (Dean) Pritt. Beloved grandmother of Nick, Connor, Jenni, Anthony, Nicole, Hailey, Jake, Sarah, and Matthew. Dear sister of Frank Podgorny and Jimmy Podgorny. In lieu of flowers, donations to Crohns & Colitis Foundation. For information, visit CCFA.org

Catherine Winnan

Catherine Winnan

Jul 26, 2011

Nee DeLusque. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Jerry (Renae), Kerry (Sharon), Bryan and the late Erin Palmer. Mother-in-law to John Palmer. Dear grandmother of Ryan and Sarah. She attended Mundelein College and was a proud member of the National Home Furnishing League, the 400 Ski Club, the Belleek Club and the International Furnishing Design Associates....

Mary Zingarelli

Mary Zingarelli

Jul 23, 2011

Loving sister of Tarquin "Joe" (the late Dorothy) and Angeline "Lee" (William) Bolton. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Caroline Coronado

Caroline Coronado

Jul 22, 2011

nee Lopez.age 88. loving wife of the late Edward. beloved mother of Steve (Martha), and the late Edward R and Robert. Dear Grandmother of Susie (Eric) Velasquez. Greatgrandmother of Laila and Eric Jr. Mother-in law of Mary. Fond sister of Carmen (Joseph) Martinez. Avid cubs fan, win or lose!

Rose Dizonno

Rose Dizonno

Jul 21, 2011

Age 92, nee Losurdo. Loving wife of the late Vito. Beloved mother of Frank, Jean (Louis) Carlotti, Mike (Phyllis), Vito (Judi), and Rosemarie (Matthew) Anders. Dear grandmother of 15. Great-grandmother of 18. Great-great-grandmother of 1.