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Richard L. Penkava

Richard L. Penkava

Aug 21, 2023

Richard L. Penkava, age 88, of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Tukiendorf), loving father of Sally (Ralph) Vesely, Richard D. Penkava, and Jane (David) Benes, cherished grandfather of Shannon Penkava, Jessica (Jim) Waite, Nicholas (Christine) Vesely, Jaclyn Benes, Catherine (late Russel Nelson) Vesely, Alexander Benes, Samuel Vesely and Julianna (Alex Pernek) Vesely, great grandfather of Kailee Benes, Luxi Vesely,...

Augustine Lopez

Augustine Lopez

Aug 19, 2023

Augustine Lopez, age 89, of Lyons, United States Air Force Veteran. Beloved father of Donna (Dale) Eddy – Lopez, dear ex-husband of the late Gloria Padilla-Lopez, cherished brother of Gloria Garza, the late Lucy Sanchez, the late Josephine Zarate, the late Adolph Lopez and the late Dolores Soto, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

 

 

Evelyn A. Thiel-Kerke

Evelyn A. Thiel-Kerke

Aug 19, 2023

Evelyn Thiel-Kerke devoted wife, mother and grandmother and longtime North Riverside resident, died Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born Jun 28, 1956, to Martha and Helmut Thiel and grew up in Oak Park. She graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School and later Western Illinois University where she was a member of the field hockey and softball teams. She...

Martin H. Porcelius

Martin H. Porcelius

Aug 2, 2023

Martin H. Porcelius, age 75 of Berwyn. Dear brother of Judith Porcelius; cherished uncle of Susan and Scott. Private Cremation.

Alan G. Strunc

Alan G. Strunc

Aug 2, 2023

Alan George Strunc, formerly of North Riverside and Westchester. Retired high school teacher, Vietnam Veteran and avid fisherman, died peacefully on August 2, 2023 at the age of 80 after a years-long struggle with early onset dementia.

Alan completed his Master's Degree in education and taught for over 25 years at J. Sterling Morton High School in Berwyn, IL....

James J. Sup

James J. Sup

Aug 2, 2023

James J. Sup, age 89 of Lyons. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Lillian, nee Rampage, loving father of Deborah (Jason) Schemmel and James Sup, cherished grandfather of Christopher (Joanne) Sup, James Sup, Kyra (Ben) Whitty and Josh Schemmel, dear brother of Russell (Patricia) Sup, fond uncle of Kristie Sup and Bryan (Diana) Sup.

After highschool, James joined the...

Leona G. Monaco

Leona G. Monaco

Jul 25, 2023

Leona G. Monaco, nee Mingroet, age 101 of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Vincent, loving mother of Vincent (April) Monaco and the late Steven V., cherished grandmother of Vincent Anthony (Carolyn), Christopher and the late Christina Marie, dear sister of Dr. R. M. Kendrick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Paws Chicago 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL...

Ilona M. Murphy

Ilona M. Murphy

Jul 21, 2023

Ilona "Lonnie" M. Murphy (nee Stochmal), age 73 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late James A. Murphy Sr., loving mother of James A. Murphy Jr., Kelly A. (William) Bradley and Joseph A. (Mary) Murphy, loving sister of Anton (late Christine) Stochmal, Helen (Jay) Strauss and the late Andrzej Stochmal.

Cremation Private.

Violet Trappina

Violet Trappina

Jul 14, 2023

Violet Trappina, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late John L. Trappina, loving mother of John J. Trappina, Sharon (Dennis) Marchuk, cherished grandmother of Michael (Brenda) Marchuk, Laura (Sean) Mullins, Kimberly (Alan) Lewis, Tracy (Jay) Fisher, Cynthia Sperling and Philip Trappina, great grandmother of Alyssa Marchuk, Mikalya Marchuk, Jordan Lewis, Sarah Lewis and Emma...

Jimmie Alaniz

Jimmie Alaniz

Jul 7, 2023

Jimmie Alaniz, age 69 of Chicago, formerly of Texas. U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Rosa Alaniz (nee Najera), cherished son of Fidencio and Gregoria Alaniz, loving father of Ricardo (Elizabeth Buenfil), Jimmie, Jessica, the late Jaime and the late Jimmie Jr., fond grandfather of Rosalinda, Isabella and Julian, dear brother of Fidencio Jr., Rosa, George, Eddie, Elizabeth and...

Raul Diaz

Raul Diaz

Jul 4, 2023

Raul Diaz, age 46 of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Belen Lara Ruiz, loving father of Raul Maximino Diaz and stepfather of Oscar Delgado, Fatima Delgado, Valeria Garcia and Eduardo Garcia, cherished grandfather of Catalina Sky Diaz and Sienna Odaliz Catalan, dear brother of Eduardo Diaz and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

Jean M. Deakin

Jean M. Deakin

Jul 3, 2023

Jean M. Deakin (nee Mess), age 83, of Lanesboro, PA. Beloved wife of Jay H. Deakin, loving mother of Bill (Lisa Diehlmann) Deakin, Robert Deakin and the late Jayese Marie Deakin, cherished grandmother of Chloe Deakin, Ava Deakin, Henry Deakin, Annabelle Deakin and the late Johanna Deakin, dear sister of Gerald Mess, Nancy Mess, Robert Mess, Sandra Benson and the...

Albina Mladenoff

Albina Mladenoff

Jul 2, 2023

Albina Mladenoff, nee Novotny, age 100 of Stickney. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Jr., loving mother of Theodore F. (Janice) III, Ronald W. (Lisa) and Cherilyn M. (Thomas) Fisk, cherished grandmother of Kasindra Mladenoff, great grandmother of Brenner, Kessler and Kenna Dayton and great great grandmother of Theodore River Wine.

Dennis Calarco

Dennis Calarco

Jul 1, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Dennis James Calarco. His immediate and extended family are deeply saddened by his sudden death. Dennis served in the Armed Forces, being honorably discharged from the Army in 1972 after being stationed in Vilseck, Germany.

Dennis is survived by his brother Donald Charles (Cynthia) Calarco, sister Donna (Mitch), his immediate...

George P. Kovacec

George P. Kovacec

Jun 27, 2023

George P. Kovacec, age 84 of Berwyn. Loving son of the late George and Louise (nee Kavas) Kovacec, dear brother of the late Kathleen Kovacec.

Arturo Tomas Gamino

Arturo Tomas Gamino

Jun 24, 2023

Arturo Tomas Gamino, age 36 of Cicero. Beloved husband of Lenin Fabricio Guaman, cherished son of Eutimio and the late Celia (nee Melgoza) Gamino, loving brother of Cristobal (Maria Amparan) Gamino and Veronica (Abel Martinez) Gamino, dear uncle of Gaby, Daisy, Annie, Isa, Roberta, Tomas, Diego, Ariella and Liam. Cremation Private.

Dorothy T. Hruby

Dorothy T. Hruby

Jun 23, 2023

Dorothy T. Hruby, ago 94 of Willowbrook, formerly of North Riverside. Loving daughter of the late Frank E. and Mildred B. (nee Spachman) Hruby, dear cousin of Wayne and the late Bill Cihak. Dorothy was a member of Mater Christi Women’s Guild, Oak Park Women’s Exchange and was a volunteer director at MacNeal Hospital for 20 years. She enjoyed arts,...

Angelique Marie Himelick

Angelique Marie Himelick

Jun 22, 2023

Angelique Marie Himelick was born June 22nd, 1961 and passed away on June 22nd, 2023.  Beloved wife of David E. Himelick, loving mother of James (Tiffany) Arrvia and Angelique (Oliver) Baumann, cherished grandmother of Brycen, T.W., Kellen, Freyja and Marley, dear sister of Joseph Raymond Humpfer. Angelique attended Purdue University and worked as a paramedic and dental surgical assistant. She...

Mildred Glazer

Mildred Glazer

Jun 20, 2023

Mildred Glazer, nee Polanowski, age 83 of Forest Park. Beloved wife of Steve Glazer, loving mother of Sandra D. (Walter) Glazer-Pendzinski, the late Michael and the late Steve C. Glazer Jr., cherished grandmother of Chloe, Carleigh and Chaddler, dear sister of Walter J. (late Geri) Polanowski and Frances (John) Bernick, fond aunt of Diane (Marty) Bernick-Spatz, the late John (Bess)...

Bernelda Horton

Bernelda Horton

Jun 9, 2023

Bernelda Horton, age 76, of Chicago. Beloved sister of Althea Ann Horton and William G (Barbara) Horton, loving aunt to Michael I (Sherri), Nina, Natcha, Michael II, Lelani and Marisa. Bernelda was employed as a highly trained secretary and office worker in such a public and private organization. Bernelda also spent time in Africa with the Peace Corps.

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