Obituaries

Sep 21, 2020

Gloria A. Stefek, nee Alexander, age 94 of Lombard, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Jerry J. Stefek, loving mother of Linda (Ronald) Graf, the late Dawn (Robert) Esposito and the late Jerold J. (late Mary Ann) Stefek, cherished grandmother of Nickolas (Angel) Graf, Ryne (Sarka) Graf, Micah (Julie) Graf and Amanda Stefek, dear sister Joan (Jack)...

Sep 17, 2020

Charles “Charley” Vaughan, age 81 of Riverside. Born in Oak Park, grew up in Broadview, the dear son of the late Harry and the late Lois (nee Wilson) Vaughan. Charley joined the Marines after high school and returned home to work at International Harvester. In 1990 he married Nancy Rataj. For 30 years they enjoyed traveling together, enjoying his retirement....

Sep 16, 2020

Dina M. Mathey, age 47 of Las Vegas. Loving daughter of the late Matt H. and the late Mary E. (nee Crotty) Mathey, dear sister of Matt (Lisa) Mathey, Craig Mathey and Mary (Michael) Arlowski, cherished aunt of Ashley, Joseph, Colin, Matthew, Grace, Elizabeth, Scarlett, Jesus Jr., Isaiah and the late Madeline. Visitation Saturday, September 19th, 9:00am until time prayers...

Sep 13, 2020

Cynthia A. Scholtens, nee Hannigan, age 60 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of Thomas Scholtens, loving mother of Samantha Sue Scholtens and Jason James Scholtens, cherished grandmother of Alexander and Angel Martinez, dear sister of Timothy (Sue) Hannigan and the late Roger Hannigan. Cremation Private.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 26, 2020 1:00pm-4:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. Memorial Service 3:30pm.

Sep 13, 2020

Libby Hannigan, nee Seragusa, age 85 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth T. Hannigan, loving mother of Timothy (Sue) Hannigan, Cynthia (Thomas) Scholtens and the late Roger Hannigan, cherished grandmother of Samantha and Jason Scholtens, Timothy Hannigan Jr. and great grandmother of Alexander and Angel Martinez. Private interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 26,...

Sep 10, 2020

Arlene Colonna nee Reeble, age 83 of Stickney. Loving mother of Dena Colonna and Todd (Laura) Colonna.

Private Cremation Services have been held.

Sep 8, 2020

Kerri Ann Bradford, nee Koscik age 41 of Riverside, Illinois, formerly of Chicago and Richton Park, passed from this world in the early morning on September 5, 2020. Kerri was a doting mother, caring and loved wife, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and niece, and friend to many. She leaves a legacy of perseverance and living life to its fullest no...

Sep 8, 2020

Marie Caldarone, nee Carrino, age 93 of Bolingbrook, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Mario A. Caldarone, loving mother of Steven (Cathy), Mario (Victoria) and Michael (Ilona), cherished grandmother of Richard (Elizabeth), Andrew, Nick and great grandmother of Lily.

Visitation Friday, September 11th, 9:30am until time of funeral service 11:30am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. Interment Queen of...

Sep 1, 2020

Aug 31, 2020

Jaclyn Dawn Weden, age 46 of Berwyn, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2020. Beloved daughter of Betty Jane (nee Cejka) and the late Kenneth Weden, dear sister and best friend of Julie and Maggie Weden. Jackie was a “mom” to her cat, Earl Grey. She loved him dearly. Cremation private.

Aug 30, 2020

Aug 20, 2020

Gregory Joseph Kachka, age 72 of Maricopa, AZ passed away January 10, 2020. U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Loving brother of Karen (Steve) Smith and John J. Kachka and dear uncle and cousin. Funeral Service and Inurnment Tuesday, August 25th 1:00pm at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery office by 12:45pm.

Aug 19, 2020

Joan Ann Nowacki, age 85, of Elmwood Park, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus, Oklahoma.

Joan Ann Pietrzak was born on May 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph Stanley and Emily (Schilowanitz) Pietrzak. She married Stanley Frank Nowacki, Jr. Joan worked as an accounts manager for and electronics...

Aug 19, 2020

Melvin J. Vesely Sr., age 83 of Countryside, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away August 18, 2020 at the University of Chicago Hospital. Born December 19, 1936 in Cicero, IL., Mel graduated from Piper Grammar School and Morton High School class of 1954. Mel served in the U. S. Air Force from 1955-1959 after which he began his career in...

Aug 18, 2020

Kallie Lynn Drake, age 22 of Countryside. Loving daughter of Robert and Jessica (nee Perkins) Drake. Cremation private.

Aug 11, 2020

Barbara J. Smith, nee Burklow, age 74 of Stickney. Beloved wife of Barry K. Smith, loving mother of Scott (Kelly) Tugman, Tom Tugman Jr., Julie (David) Westerhausen and Mike (Lisa) Smith, cherished grandmother of Joseph, Andrew, Evelynn, Sophia, Ryland, Rorey, Henry and Vivian. Funeral Saturday, August 15th, 10:00am Chapel Service at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside....

Aug 11, 2020

Norma I. Ceci, nee Tonelli, age 92 of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Robert J., loving mother of Robert II, the late Barbara Ann and the late Rosanne, dear sister of Lea Luchini and the late Irene Botkin-Tonelli, cherished and loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society...

Jul 31, 2020

Branko Ljubicich, age 82 of Riverside. Beloved husband of Addie Ljubicich, loving father of Slavica (John) Castaldo and Slavko Ljubicich, cherished grandfather of Noah Ljubicich and Sofia Castaldo, dear brother of Jovanka Abramovich, fond uncle of Aco Abramovich and Mladen Abramovich. Visitation Tuesday, August 4th, 2:00pm-8:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek funeral Home. Funeral Wednesday, August 5th, 11:00am. Family and Friends are asked...

Jul 29, 2020

Jo Ellen Granson, nee Belive, age 72 of Chicago. Beloved wife of Peter A. Granson, loving mother of Jennifer, Pete and William, cherished grandmother of 6, dear sister of Ann, Michelle, Jeanne and the late Dorothy. Cremation Private.

Jul 21, 2020

Lois R. Lauber, age 82 of Berwyn. Beloved daughter of the late Ladislav Lawrence Lauber and Ruth Muller, dear sister of the late Carole Woods, fond niece of the late Caroline J. Lotoszynski and special friend of Margaret Forsberg, Phyllis Bernstein and Jeannie Adams. Private cremation services have been held.