Obituaries

Jul 9, 2018

Elaine K. Stukel, age 64 of Riverside, formerly of Brookfield. Fourth child of the late Virgil and Virginia (nee Wittke) Stukel, beloved companion of her great love the late Jerry Giovanoni, loving mother of Michael (Patricia) and Mark Turkowski, dear sister of Thomas, Nancy, Raymond, Anne, Joseph and the late Jerry, fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Funeral Tuesday,...

Jul 3, 2018

Judy J. Holecek nee Weber of Burr Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Holecek and the late Ted Copenhaver, loving mother of Scott Holecek, Cindy Lavine, Kelly Dakuras, Jerry Holecek and the late Wayne Holecek, proud grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 2.  Judy is also survived by her canine companions Smokey and Jazzy.

Memorial Mass Saturday, July 7,...

Jul 2, 2018

Paul Peter Bialczak, age 80 of Brookfield. U.S. Navy Korean War  Veteran. Fond uncle of Bonnie, Robin, Deann, Loreen, Patty, Kenneth Jr., the late Linda and the late Deborah, dear brother of Donald (late Louise), the late Elaine Hutton, the late Ursula (late Gus) Mrosek and the late Kenneth (Sandra). Funeral Friday, July 6, 9:15am Prayers at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home,...

Jun 26, 2018

Laurie Anne Lacovic, age 61 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of the late Anton and the late Ramona (nee Collins), cherished sister of Sue (Steve) Kopacz, Patricia Lacovic and the late Marianne (Ed) Ackerman, dear niece, cousin, aunt and friend to many. Funeral Saturday, June 30, 10:30am Prayers at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to St. Barbara...

Jun 25, 2018

Lois A. Sheehan, nee Klein, age 79 of LaGrange Park, formerly of Riverside. Beloved wife of the late John P. “Jack”, loving mother of John (Patty), Jim, Nancy LeMoine, Maureen (Evan) Nosek, Doug (June), Tom (Lisa) and Brian (Nancy), cherished grandmother of Laura, Andrew, Tim, Brent, Josh, Ryan, Madison, Doug, Jack, Mitch, Zach, Alex, Kate, Abby and Matt, dear sister...

Jun 22, 2018

Howard M. Odin, age 76 of Joliet, formerly of Berwyn, IL. Private cremation services have been held.

Jun 16, 2018

Irene R. Jecmen, nee Riha, age 98 of Carol Stream, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Raymond M., loving mother of Susan (John) Boldt, Raymond and Richard (Kathy), cherished grandmother of Amanda (Jaime) Byrd, Sarabess Boldt, Patrick (Megan) and Danielle, great-grandmother of Ivy Rose Jecmen, dear sister of the late Richard (late Ruth) Riha and the late...

Jun 8, 2018

Lilia A. Gallardo, nee Aguado, age 65 of North Riverside. Beloved wife of Andres R., loving mother of Damaris Gallardo and Jonathan (Yahaira) Gallardo, cherished grandmother of Kristofer, Lion, Estaban, Ian, Zia, Xai, Dez, Nev and Xol, dear sister of Gamaliel, Eli, Jonatan and Victor. Memorial Service and Visitation, Sunday, June 10th, 5:00pm-7:00pm at Vida Abundante Church, 1819 S. 54th...

Jun 1, 2018

William Bovenzo passed away suddenly on May 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Fonte); stepfather of Anthony (Catherine) Kannenberg; grandfather of Aidan and Collin Kannenberg; son of the late William and Rose Bovenzo; son-in-law of the late Henry and Jean Fonte, brother of Domenico (Johnna) Bovenzo, the late Lucille (Timothy) McCaustland, and Anthony (Diane) Bovenzo; brother-in-law to Michele (Patrick)...

May 29, 2018

David Ernest Schnulle, age 51, of Lyons. Longtime companion of Victoria “Tori” Angelini, loving son of Gerald E. and Jacqueline (nee Bathon) Schnulle, dear brother of Suzanne (Harry) Murphy and Gerald Schnulle Jr., cherished uncle of Zachary and Garrett Schnulle and Grace Aixin Murphy. Visitation Thursday, May 31, 3:00pm to 9:00pm, Service 8:00pm at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines...

May 28, 2018

Sylvia Urso, age 89 of Bolingbrook, formerly of Berwyn, Lyons and Chicago. Visitation Wednesday May 30, 10:00 am until time of Service 12 noon at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

May 23, 2018

Richard J. Albertini, age 89 of Berwyn. U.S.M.C. Korean War Veteran and member of Commodore Barry American Legion Post #256. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Monarch, loving father of Joseph Albertini, Linda (Joe) Rumoro and Michael (Karen) Albertini, cherished grandfather of Amber, Gianna, Zackary and Tyler, dear brother of Millie (late John) Bianco and the late John (Marion) Albertini, fond...

May 15, 2018

Joan E. Kwiatkowski nee Gomski, age 86 of North Riverside, formerly of Cicero. Beloved wife of the late Anthony, loving mother of Marcella (John) Perkunas, Cynthia (Mark) Sajatovic and Paul (Kathy) Kwiatkowski, cherished grandmother of Jason Perkunas, Jaimie Perkunas, Lauren Kwiatkowski, Neil Kwiatkowski and great-grandmother of Ian and Elliot Perkunas. Private Cremation Services have been held. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National...

May 8, 2018

Edgar Chiquini, age 43 of Morton Grove. Beloved father of Allen, Amber and Daren Chiquini, cherished grandfather of Peyton Reyes, loving son of Silvia and the late Eduardo Chiquini, dear brother of Susan and Eduardo Mijangos and Veronica Chiquini, fond uncle of Samantha Chiquini and Stephany, Susan, Sarah and Isabel Mijangos. Memorial contributions to the family in care of Silvia...

Apr 30, 2018

Matt H. Mathey, age 69 of Forest Park, formerly of Riverside. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Loving father of Matt (Lisa), Craig, Dina and Mary (Michael) Arlowski, cherished grandfather of Ashley, Joseph, Colin, Matthew, Grace, Elizabeth, Scarlett, the late Madeline and great grandfather of Jesus Jr. and Isaiah, dear brother of Karl. Visitation Monday, May 7, 3:00pm until time of funeral...

Apr 30, 2018

Margie Helen Pelc, age 79 at rest April 26, 2018

Visitation 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. Des Plaines Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546

Chapel Service 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM ,Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. Des Plaines Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546

Interment 11:00...

Apr 25, 2018

Victor George Matook, loving husband of Patricia, nee Ochsner, father of Debra (Gary/grandson Brandon) Waters, Laura Matook (grandson Daniel/great-grandchild Emilia), Trish Matook (grandson Johnny/Anna), Victor Matook Jr. (Rachel/grandson Jordan) and grandchildren by marriage, Megan and Timothy.

Victor was the son of the late George and Victoria Matook, brother of George (Sandy) Matook, Douglas (DeeDee) Matook, and the late Madelon (Ed) Lukas and the late Georgette “Jo Ann” Holly. He adored all his nieces, nephews and cousins and...

Apr 23, 2018

Captain Allen Joseph Smith, age 69 of North Riverside. U.S. Air Force Captain, Vietnam Veteran, and longtime employee of United Airlines. Proud recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Loving cousin of Dolores (late Al) Kus, Joseph (Barbara) Kieras, Mary Ann (late David) Hiles, Randy (Debbie) Kieras, Sharon (Jim) Weiss, Christine, Mary Ellen,...

Apr 23, 2018

Grace Evaline Overton, age 97, passed peacefully at home on February 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Eva Erhmann and all of her 9 brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her 3 cherished daughters, Patricia D. (Les) Wells, Peggy A. (John) Pratscher, and Pamela J. (Thomas) Howell; her beloved grandchildren, Robert D. Dieter,...

Apr 20, 2018

Pamela Jean Raub, nee Durkin, age 57 of Downers Grove, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of Daniel, loving mother of Matthew (Melissa) and Timothy, cherished sister of Patricia (late Wayne) Arnashus and Sheila (Rich) Araujo, dear aunt of David (Mary Jo) Arnashus, Michael (Denise) Arnashus, Christopher (Katerina) Araujo, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Araujo and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday,...