Visitations

Donald Wayne Hadrava of Frankfort, Illinois Loving son of Dorothy and the late Frank Hadrava; Dear brother of Linda (Mike) Gates; Dear uncle of Kevin (Lauren) Gates and Allison (Austin) Swan; Fond great uncle of Milo Gates and Evan Swan. Donald grew up in Northlake, IL and was a proud graduate of West Leyden High School. Following graduation, he b...

Jerry M. Pisani Devoted father of Marisa (Ryan) Jungels, Dena Pisani and Lea (Richie) Dazzo; Loving mother of his children, Linda Pisani; Loving son of the late Marino and Laura Pisani; Dear brother of Larry Pisani; Dear grandfather of Kayden, Cooper, Camden, Charlotte, Jackson, Dominic, Carson and Santino (arriving in September); Dear uncle of Gi...

Army Veteran Thomas Keesecker, Age 73. Beloved husband of Deborah. Devoted father of Nicole (Jason) Plourde, Thomas Keesecker and Michael (Diana) Keesecker. Loving son of the late Mary and Wilmer Keesecker. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Lyla and Emily Plourde, Alex and Azaria Keesecker. Dear brother of Rosemarie Felcan, Catherine (late John) Hus...

Marie Mertes, nee Belgram, age 82, finished her journey here on earth Friday, July 19, 2024. She will be remembered as a beautiful soul who was kind to all and who thought that her purpose in life was to help others. She was the old generation, stereotypical mom who barely had a bite or two at any meal as she was so intent on serving all others and...

In loving Memory of Uncle John. Born in a poor farming town Noicattaro Bari, Italy. Parents Giuseppe Boccuzzi And Teresa (Porelli) Boccuzzi. Uncle John was the eldest boy in a family of 7 children with parental responsibilities from his early teenage years. Always helping his parents and family as there were many hungry mouths to feed and cloth....

In loving memory of our beloved father Emilio Gulino who passed away on July 20, 2024 at the age of 93. The void left by his absence runs deep in our hearts. Born in Italy in 1931, he eventually settled in America in the late 1960’s where his adventurous spirit led him to begin a new chapter. Later, he met and married Pina, an Italian widow...

Lourdes Arriola (nee Ambron), age 61, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, great aunt, and friend. Lourdes was born on March 31, 1963 in Havana, Cuba to Hilda and Abelardo Ambron. She, along with her parents and sister Hilda, fled Cu...

Hope Rezba nee: Peinado, age 88, of Lombard. Passed away July 12, 2024. Loving mother of Steven and Diana (Anthony) Manzzullo; Loving daughter of the late Ignacio and Ester Peinado; Dear sister of Josie, Luis, “Father Louie” and the late Helen, Mary, Albert, and “Armando” who passed at the age of 2: Loving Nana of Michael and Vincent; Dear ...

Jerzy “George” Serwin, 66, unexpectedly passed in his home in Hanover Park, IL on July 10th, 2024. Jerzy is the beloved husband of Agnieszka; Dear former husband of Anna; Loving son of Janina and Michal; Proud father of Michal, Angela, and Kasia (partner, Matt); Dear brother of Grace, Monika, Rysiu, and Januszek; Dear stepfather of Adrian; Dear...

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GLADYS L. MEANS of Glen Ellyn, IL passed away on July 9, 2024 at the age of 98. Gladys was born on April 27, 1926 in Marengo, IL. She grew up in Batavia, IL and married Albert V. Kramer (Al) on May 10, 1947. They had two children, Joseph M. Kramer and Janice M. Hannold (Jack). After Al’s untimely death at a very young age, Gladys eventually met a...

Elena Panza, Age 83, nee Cece. Beloved wife of the late Gabriel. Devoted mother of Lou (Regina) Panza and Lisa (Thomas) Conroy. Cherished Nonna of Gabriel (Leah Landeros), Sofia, Arianna and Isabella Panza, Mia and Liam Conroy. Dear sister of Anna (late Nicola) Caldarulo, Frank (late Jennie) Cece, Pasquale (Ines) Cece and the late Annette, Frances,...

Bruce Blackstad, age 69, suddenly. Beloved husband of Mary (nee McDevitt) of 38 years. Loving father of Katie (Nick) Ludescher, Sara, and Norine (Robert Jr.) Bansfield. Blessed with two adoring grandchildren, Juliet and Zachary, two more (twins) on the way. Loving son of the late Werner and Esther Blackstad. Loving brother to the late Ruth Hansen, ...