Obituaries
Onak, Julian A.
Visitation: Tuesday 12/27/2011, 11:00AM - 1:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 12/27/2011, 1:00 pm
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery Mausoleum
Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father of John. Fond brother of the late Mary Kotlarz, Max, Stephanie Jacobek, and Henry. Dear uncle of Ron Jacobek, James Jacobek, and Marilyn Weilgos.
Scime, Sister Carmelina
Visitation: Tuesday 12/27/2011, 2-9 pm
Service: Provincial House Chapel, 12/28/2011, 10 am
Funeral Home: Provincial HouseChapel
Address: 1414 N 37th Ave Melrose Park
Cemetery: Queen of Heaven
MSCS. Educator and religious teacher. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Marianna of Canada. Dearest sister of Della Sussi, Annie, Dr Carmelo, Angelo, Joseph and the late Charles, Florence Izzotti and Lena Fagan. Religious Member of the Missionary Sisters of St Charles Borromeo Scalabrinians for 50 years. In lieu of flowers, donation in her name to Missionary Sisters of St Charles Borromeo
Bratta, Michael V.
Visitation: Monday 12/26/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Our Lady Mother of the Church, 12/27/2011, 9:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: St. Joseph Mausoleum
Retired C.P.D. and Retired Cook County Sheriff. Beloved husband of "Sunnie" and the late Phyllis Nee Durante. Loving father of Pat (Joanne) and Valerie (Bob) Gardner. Proud grandfather of Michael and Christopher Patano.
Ciaccio, John "Fano"
Visitation: Monday 12/26/2011, 3-9 pm am
Service: The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 12/27/2011, 10 am
Funeral Home: Knollcrest
Address: 1500 S Meyers Rd Lombard
Cemetery: Queen of Heaven Mausoleum
beloved husband of Frances (nee Barchetta); loving father of Phyllis (Harold)
Schoene, Fred (Karen) and Steve (Mark Fischer); proud grandfather of 8; greatgrandfather of 12; dear father-in-law of Donna Behnshoof
Henriksen, Halvdan
Visitation: Sunday 12/18/2011, 4-9:00 pm
Service: Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 12/19/2011, 11:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Acacia Park Cemetery
Beloved husband of Ardella; devoted father of William, Paul, David and the late Philip; cherished grandfather of Cole; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Zobott, Teresa Rose
Visitation: Sunday 12/11/2011, 2-8 pm
Service: , 12/12/2011, 10:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Irving Park Cemetery
nee Salamone,loving and devoted mother of David (Beth,neeCooper), Donna (Steve Pollizze), Rose (Michael Kane), Daniel and Gary. Adoring grandmother of Jacob Daniel Pollizze. Loving Sister to Nancy, Vern, Linda, and Rita. Longtime companion of Jim Grigsby. Caring aunt niece, cousin, dear friend and honorary mom to many. Preceded in death by her parents, Verner and Rose Salamone and her former husband and childhood sweetheart, Harry Zobott. Teresa was a lifelong learner who after 30 years of being a hairdresser, followed her dream to become a teacher and went back to school, achieving her goal of getting her college degree at age 50. Teresa was passionate, talented and creative. She loved reading, knitting and cross stitching and excelled at all things she did. However, her family was her greatest love and her proudest achievement was raising her 5 children. With love we celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman.
Barkmann, Arthur C.
Visitation: Friday 12/09/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 12/10/2011, 10:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Acacia Park Cemetery
Loving husband of Judith Nee Smith. Dearest father of Kurt, Kevin, and Karyn (William) Lunsford.
Jeschke, Dorothy A
Visitation: Sunday 12/04/2011, 3-8 pm
Service: , 12/04/2011, 5:30 pm
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Acacia Park
Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and Lisa and Marie. She lived a full life, always with a positive attitude. Gratitude to all who helped her. Donations to Macular Degeneration Assocition
Szalajko, Josephine G
Visitation: Tuesday 11/22/2011, 2-9 pm
Service: St. Celestine, 11/23/2100, 10 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel
nee Adedlfio. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Michael (Kathy). Proud grandma of Michael Jr. (Kristin and Gabriella. Fond sister of Sarah and Joseph.
Sebastian, Darlene
Visitation: Sunday 11/20/2011, 2-8 pm
Service: Good Shepherd Christian Assembly 6120 N Harlem meet at 10 am, 11/21/2011, 11 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: St Joseph
nee Was. Beloved wife of Harry (retired CFD). Loving mother of Nick (Keri). Proud grandmother of Nicholas. Fond sister of Wayne (Norma).
Javid, Mehran "Michael"
Visitation: Friday 11/18/2011, 4 to 8 pm
Service: Memorial Service, 11/18/2011, 4 to 8 pm
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 624 N. Western Ave
Cemetery: Private
Suddenly in Iran. Founder of Old Town Garens on Wells Street. Beloved husband of Deirdre aka Geena; dear father of John; fond brother of Manijeh Bayzaee, Bahidad Javid, and Fouad Javid.
Faso, Nicoletta
Visitation: Sunday 11/13/2011, 2-8 pm
Service: Divine Savior Church, 11/14/2011, 9:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Queen of Heaven Mausoleum
Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Salvatore (Velia), Santo, and Mario (Debbie). Proud grandmother of Ariana, Alessandra, Joseph and Patricia. Fond sister of Rose Genualdi.
DiNella, Anthony C.
Visitation: Sunday 11/06/2011, 2-8:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 11/07/2011, 10:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Beloved husband of Mary Ruth Nee Mahoney for 63 years. Loving father of Mitch (Carlene) and Joseph (Friend: Vicki Moran). Fond brother of Lenore McMahon, Joseph (Dorothy), and the late Carmy (Cecedia), Emil (Helen), Mary, Esther (Joe) Aperavich, Basil (Sadie), Otto (Yolanda), and Lawrence. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Gorny, Helen
Visitation: Friday 11/04/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 11/05/2011, 11:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Private
Nee Sladkovich. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Robert, retired C.P.D. (Mary) Jellen. Proud grandmother of Gina Marie (Bryan) Palm. Great grandmother of Matthew.
Zaffaro, Anthony J.
Visitation: Friday 10/28/2011, 3-8:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 10/29/2010, 10:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: All Saints Cemetery
Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Loving father of Nancy Jo, Valeri and Tony Jr. (Donna). Proud grandfather of 5. Fond brother of Dorothy Guerino.
Valenti, Earline D.
Visitation: Tuesday 10/25/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 10/26/2011, 10:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: All Saints Cemetery
Nee Borta. Beloved wife of Nick. Loving mother of Delmarcia White, Anthony Jerome, Mardene (George) Romano, and Alice (Walter) Solinski. Grandmother of 17. Great-grandmother of 10.
Haayer, Casey A.
Visitation: Tuesday 10/04/2011, 4-9:00 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 10/05/2011, 10:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Irving Park Cemetery
At Rest October 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Barbara E. for 46 years. Devoted father of Beatrice (Raymond) Balog, Cathy (Michael) Paolella, Matthew (Libby). Cherished grandfather of Gennaro, Gia, Alyssa, Amanda, Rachel, Taylor, Ray and Casey. Dear brother of OTto (Virginia) and John (Kathleen). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired from I.T.W. with 30 years of service.
Serra, Rosemarie
Visitation: Tuesday 10/04/2011, 10-11:00 am
Service: Funeral Home Chapel, 10/04/2011, 11:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery Mausoleum
Age 82. Loving sister of John (Gloria) and the late Joseph (Sara), Carmella (Jim) Ott, Louis, Anthony (Martha), Josephine (Frank) Cantalupo. Fond aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many.
Kowalczyk, Valentene "Chi Chi"
Visitation: Friday 09/30/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Immaculate Conception Church, 10/01/2011, 11:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Nee Cutro. Loving wife of Ronald. Beloved mother of Jennifer Solita, Richard (Cathy) Solita, Natalie Kowalczyk. Stepmom to Ronald Kowalczyk and Jimmy Nichols. Proud grandmother of Joseph Solita. Fond sister of Mark (Kristi). Dearest daughter of Joseph and Frances.
O'Reilly, William J.
Visitation: Wednesday 09/28/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Meet at St. Hubert Church, Hoffman Estates (10-11:00AM), 09/29/2011, 11:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Eden Memorial Park
Beloved husband of Marilyn (Nee McMahon). Loving father of Margaret (Bill) Harte, Timothy (Sandra), Patrick (Jennifer), Daniel (Eileen), Thomas (Lisa), Michael and Kevin, and the late Baby Joseph. Proud granfather of 8, Great-grandfather of 1. Fond brother of Mary Shayer.
Ohl, Tillie
Visitation: Friday 09/16/2011, 4-9:00 pm
Service: St. William Church, 09/17/2011, 10:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Queen of Heaven Cemetery
(Nee Pecucci) Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John (Angela). Proud grandmother of Mary Frances and Terese.
Bien, Ruth
Visitation: Monday 09/12/2011, 3-9 pm
Service: St. Francis Borgia, 09/13/2011, 10:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Maryhill
nee Sanofsky. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mother of James (Henrietta), Gerrie (Dennis) Greco, Kenneth (Christine) and the late Laura; Loving grandmother of Paul, Patricia, Anthony, Lori, Brian, Sandra, Jacquelyn, and Jessica; dear greatgrandmother of 9; beloved sister of Albert, Jeannette, Warren, Marilyn, and the late Richard, Earl, and Dolores; fond aunt and friend to many
Vitez, Joseph F.
Visitation: Friday 09/02/2011, 3-9:00 pm
Service: Divine Savior Church, 09/03/2011, 9:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Queen of Heaven Mausoleum
Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Grunwals). Loving father of Steven (Lynn), Richard, and Joseph (Vickie). Proud grandfather of 5. Fond brother of Victor.
Art, Natalie
Visitation: Friday 08/26/2011, 4-9:00 pm
Service: Apostolic Christian Church, 08/27/2011, 10:00 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Irving Park Cemetery
Nee Stammler, 87. Loving wife of William. Beloved mother of Susan and Sandy. Dear niece of Christine Eckel.
Pontoriero, Erna D.
Visitation: Sunday 08/21/2011, 2-8 pm
Service: Funeral Home Chapel Service, 08/22/2011, 10:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel
nee Blank. Beloved wife of the late Hilary. Loving mother of Cindy, retired CPD(Ignatius, retired CPD) Grimaldi, Chuck Ponti, and Theresa (Michael) McLaughlin. Fond sister of Jean Moe and Melva Heise. Proud grandmother of Chuck (Laurie) Ponti, David Ponti, Lary (Bridget) Grimaldi, Dominic (Bree) Grimaldi, Candice (Gordon) Hartranft, Melanie (Trey) Pick and Grethcen McLaughlin, Rosanne (Joe) Felix, Peter and Gina Grimaldi. Greatgrandma of Graham, Dominic, Tony, Rebecca and Tommy.
Lacalamita, Guy J.
Visitation: Sunday 08/14/2011, 2-8:00 pm
Service: Our Lady Mother of The Church, 08/15/2011, 9:30 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Beloved husband of the late Angel (nee DeStefano). Loving father of Marie (Churck) Majewski. Fond brother of the late Joe (Anne), Rocco (Florence), Frank and Julie (Chick) Chicalace. "Guy Guy" to Megan, Alexis, Marissa, AMelia, Maddie and Charlie. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fourth Degree Member of St. Cyr Council, Knights of Columbus
DeRosa, Marie
Visitation: Saturday 00/00/0000, am
Service: Queen of All Saints Basilica, 09/10/2011, 10 am
Funeral Home: The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes - map
Address: 7751 W. Irving Park Rd.
Cemetery: Queen of Heaven Mausoleum
nee Petrillo. age 87. Passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Loving mother of Donna Marie, Francis Paul III (Irene), and Deborah Ann. Proud Grandmother of Matthew and Mark Blecha, Megan and Erin Ludlow, and Francic Paul IV, Christina and Joseph DeRosa. Greatgrandmother of Ian. She also leaves behind her loving caregiver Lorelie of 5 years. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N Sauganash in Chicago at 9:30 am for visitation until time of mass 10 am. Ent Private at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Please omit flowers.