Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Nicholas H. Colovos

Nicholas H. Colovos

Jul 10, 2011

Beloved husband of Dora nee Moukas. Loving father of Mia. Dear son of the late Harry and Helen. Fond brother of Maria Stephens and Steve (Lisa). Son-in-law of Zenophon and Athena Moukas. Brother-in-law of Helen (Don) Mariano and John Moukas. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Kindly omit flowers.

Thomas E. Uselding

Thomas E. Uselding

Jun 28, 2011

At rest June 28, 2011. Born in Chicago, IL, August 3, 1943. Dear father of Tom and Lori. Fond grandfather of Tom and Jordan. Loving uncle and friend of many.

Nancy J. Dougherty

Nancy J. Dougherty

Jun 25, 2011

(nee McMurtry). Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Loving mother of Sean (Julie) and Scott (Susan).

Frank Spada

Frank Spada

Jun 24, 2011

Age 68. Loving father of Adriana, Alan, Diana, and Frank. Dear brother of Annamaria (Benjamin) Lichtiger.

Teresa Burkross

Teresa Burkross

Jun 6, 2011

Beloved wife of Brian. Loving mother of Kathy Sienkiewicz. Proud grandmother of Anthony Chase and Jonathon Pollock.

Ruth Martorelli

Ruth Martorelli

May 21, 2011

88, passed May 21, 2011 peacefully at her home under the care of Hospice Inspiris. Her passing came 12 years to the day, after William Martorelli, her husband, passed over. Ruth was born June 22, 1922 in Chicago IL. She loved to craft and sew making many items for family and friends, which was a small testament to her...

Donald George Heissler

Donald George Heissler

May 10, 2011

82 years old. Loving husband of Joyce, nee Pruemer. Beloved father of Renee (Russ) Loverde, Christine (Bill) Zoellner, Jim, Jill (Richard) Casper. Dear grandfather of Christopher, Cassandra, Katrina, Emma, Jenna, Nathan, and Kaylee.

Mary Galas

Mary Galas

Apr 27, 2011

Nee Reluga. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of the late Henry. Grandmother of Stephen (Kathleen) Bednarczyk. Greatgrandmother of Stephen Jr., Gracie, and Jacqueline.

Mabel M. Coman

Mabel M. Coman

Apr 13, 2011

Mabel M. Carroll-Coman, age 98. Beloved wife of the late Bernard V. Carroll and the late Edward J. Coman. Loving mother of Joan (Ralph) Davis, Nancy Carroll-Mumford, the late John R. Carroll (Nancy Carroll-Ryan). Grandmother of 24, Great-grandmother of 50, and Great-great-grandmother of 2. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Villa LaPaz Foundation, 2600 N....

Alfredo "Fred" Bernacchi

Alfredo "Fred" Bernacchi

Apr 12, 2011

Age 92, beloved husband of the late Viola nee Piemonte. Loving father of Carol Bernacchi, Fred (Luna Nino) Bernacchi, Gerard (Leona) Bernacchi, Alex (Jeanne) Bernacchi, Gina (Mark Sass) Bernacchi & Robert (Ioana) Bernacchi. Grandfather of Gina Lucia, Jackie, Tony, Brittany, Alex, Daniella, James, Kate, Will, Giulia, Sandra & Bruno. Brother of the late Dino (the late Pauline) , Bernie...

Nancy C. Graziadei

Nancy C. Graziadei

Apr 3, 2011

Nee Carbone, beloved wife of the late Michael. Fond sister of the late Michael and George. Loving aunt and great-aunt to many. Donations can be made in her name to the MCBTC Children's Oncology Department, Attn: Grace O'Connor, Lutheran General Hospital, 1675 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Jose Almaguer

Jose Almaguer

Apr 2, 2011

Beloved husband of Estelle (nee Hernandez), loving father of Michael (Marilyn), Joseph, and Anthony (Steven), proud grandfather of Maximilian, fond brother of Felipe (Consuelo), Olga Mano, Elida Montoya, Francisco (Teresa) and the late Arturo.

James Schroeder

James Schroeder

Mar 27, 2011

Loving father of Jessica, Robert and James. Beloved son of Robert Sr and Betty, nee Henning. Fond brother of Robert Jr (Kathy), Karen and Christine (Joseph) Karczewski. Beloved uncle and godfather. Active member of Local 150 operating engineers.

Geraldine Tufano

Geraldine Tufano

Mar 24, 2011

nee Lazzara. Loving mother of Valeri (Tom) Baker, and Raymond. Fond sister of August (Fran).

Janet Emma Cooper

Janet Emma Cooper

Mar 23, 2011

Nee Borowski. Loving mother of Robert, James (Julie), Cathy (the late Joseph) Yario and Nancy (Phil) Kozlowski. Proud grandmother of Natalie, John, Cheryl, Lora, Suzanne, Phillip Jr., Crystal and the late Donald. Fond aunt of Terry Leonardi.

Myrtle M. "Gram" Smid

Myrtle M. "Gram" Smid

Mar 22, 2011

Loving wife of the late Robert. Beloved mother of Roberta (John) Weinmeier and the late Nancy. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Daniel and Kristen. Fond sister of Florence Farber. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.