Hallinan Funeral Home
Four funeral homes in the Chicagoland area are available to meet all of your final arrangement needs—Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, Hallinan Funeral Home, and two Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home locations. We offer a strong reputation for professional, personalized service. We believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. Our funeral homes offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. HALLINAN FUNERAL HOME Hallinan Funeral Home's long tradition of serving families in the Chicagoland area began in 1917. An official Blue Island landmark, the beautiful Victorian-style funeral home features high ceilings, ornate molding, impressive French doors and is filled with antique furnishings. Hallinan features a screened-in Florida room, two chapels, a comforting room with a fireplace, and a merchandise selection room.
Our Obituaries
Irene G. Gerstenkorn
April 6, 1922 - May 14, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Joseph J. Kavis
July 16, 1923 - May 2, 2016
Joseph J. Kavis age 92, served in the U.S. Army and the Air Corps. during WWII. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne(nee Sidler) and the late Florence(nee Noga, Tank). Loving father of Carol(the late David) Ernst, Judy(Cliff LeMaster) Lutchen, the late Cynthia Kavis and step-father of June Bradley, Carolyn VanZante and Peggy Baumgardner. Loving grandfather of Christopher(Amy J.) Lutchen and Amy L....
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Alfredo Mares
May 27, 1927 - April 29, 2016
Alfredo Mares, age 88, WWII U.S. Army Vet.; Beloved husband of Maria Mares (nee Tovar); Loving father of Maricella (Don) Gerristen, Martin Mares, Margarita (Tony) Millsap, Mary (Donald) Biscan, Mark (Cindy) Mares, Marina (Ted) Petersen, Maricelino Mares, Marcus Mares, Marciano Mares and the Late Mario Mares; Cherished Grandfather of 25 and Great Grandfather of 15; Survived by 2 Brothers and 1...
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Efrain Davila-Alvarado
July 22, 1948 - April 7, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Dorothy A. Waddicar
February 22, 1922 - January 12, 2016
Dorothy a. Waddicar (nee Damm) Beloved wife of the late William D. Loving mother of William D. (Dorothy M. Frasor) Waddicar and Patricia M. (Neal T.) Clinton. Proud grandmother of Patricia L., Kristin A., & Brittany M. Waddicar and Patrick H. (Carey), Jennifer L., Sarah L. Clinton, Rebecca A. (Kevin) Andrews. Cherished great grandmother of Carmen A., Anthony C. Waddicar & Lucas W.,...
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Maria R. Barrientos
January 6, 1956 - January 9, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Michael A. Gentry
March 12, 1990 - December 30, 2015
Michael A. Gentry age 25, cherished son of Tony R. and Luz Carmen(nee Garcia) Gentry. Loving brother of Tony Jr., Christopher and Demi Gentry. Beloved grandson of Bernice Turnbo, Carmen Garcia and Rigoberto Garcia. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Michael attended and graduated from The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind. He will be missed by all from all the lives that he had touched. Visitation...
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Romayne Lau
October 9, 1921 - September 23, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Harold P. Lilja
October 18, 1934 - September 10, 2015
Harold P. Lilja Jr. Beloved husband of Jacqueline M. (nee Goral). Loving father of Marlene A. Lilja, Joyce M. (Thomas) Weathers, Kip (Becky) Lilja, and the late Bruce Lilja. Proud grandpa of Brandon, Brianna, David, Ripper, and Bruce. Dear brother of Jeff (late Gloria), Colette (Wally) Bohnstengel, and the late Gary Lilja, Douglas Lilja and Barbara Meek. Uncle of many nieces and nephews
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Jesse Mariano Diaz
October 22, 1993 - July 30, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Adeline S. Hyzy
December 28, 1921 - July 27, 2015
Adeline S. Hyzy beloved wife of the late Claude J. Hyzy. Loving mother of Claudia (Domenic) Tripoli, Curt (Julie) Hyzy and the late Jacquelynn (Art) Kozlowski. Proud grandmother of Robyn, Sara, Biz and the late Brian. Dear Aunt of many nieces and nephews and cousin to many. Longtime employee of St. Francis Hospital and Active member of the Senior Center of Calumet Township. In lieu of...
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Eugene Kwiatkowski
January 26, 1927 - June 3, 2015
Eugene Kwiatkowski, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (nee Asquine). Loving Dad of Dennis (Victoria) Kwiatkowski and Donna (Larry) Bos. Proud Grandpa of Melissa (Greg) Hammer, Matthew (Amanda) Bos and Katie Kwiatkowski. Cherished Great Grandpa of Megan, Lauren, Annisten and Brynley. Dear Step-Brother of Alex(The Late Barbara) Kwiatkowski and James(Kathy) Kwiatkowski. Fond Uncle of...
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Daniel C. Carlson
July 21, 1949 - May 25, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Francis Valencia
November 2, 1940 - April 14, 2015
VALENCIAFrancis Valencia, age 74; beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Sobiski); loving father of Frank (Maureen) Valencia and Marie (Jeff) Connelly; cherished grandfather of Ava Valencia, Taylor and Avery Connelly; dearest brother of Josephine (the late Willie) Schroeder, Leona (Rudy) Ordaz, Lawrence Valencia, Sammy Valencia and Marguerite (Bob) Wicherek. Visitation Friday 3-9pm. Funeral...
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Carl J. Clement
May 13, 1945 - March 30, 2015
Carl J. Clement, age 69, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at Resthaven Nursing Home in Ripley, MS. He was born May 13, 1945 to the late Charles J. Clement and Lucille M. Trella Clement in Blue Island, Il.. He was a Catholic. He was also an accomplished musician (Jazz), and played with various well known bands. He enjoyed playing pool, had a good sense of humor and loved his pet canine, Bubba. ...
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Maria R. Perez
January 28, 1975 - March 29, 2015
Maria R. Perez, age 40, Beloved wife of David Perez; loving mother of Luis, David, Nayeli and Andres; cherished daughter of Manuel and Maura Macias; caring sister of Marie (Jose) Verduzco, Cecilia Jurado, Teresa (Gabriel) Langalicas, Nancy (Estevan) Blackhawk and dearest sister-in-law of Margarita (Raul) Granados, Lucila (Aramando) Perez, Sasunena (Everardo) Padilla, Elena (Luis) Perez and Teresa...
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Patricia Snyder Bard
March 16, 1924 - March 23, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Jorge L. Esparza
September 26, 1981 - March 18, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Joseph Calvillo
June 4, 1924 - March 12, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Jaime Diaz
April 30, 1952 - February 21, 2015
Luis Diaz, age 62; Beloved husband of Lilia Diaz (nee Mazaña); Loving father of Jaime Diaz Jr., Gabriela (Ramon Sr.) Rodriguez and Cristina (Ricardo) Oliva; Cherished grandfather of Ramon Jr., Andrea and Lilia; Proud son of the late Gabino and Asuncion Diaz; Dear brother Meliton, Rosa, Guadalupe, Gloria, Carmen, Beatriz, Rafael, Gabriel, and Miguel Angel; Fond uncle of many nieces and...
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Dominick J. Colangelo
December 30, 1926 - February 19, 2015
ColangeloDominick J. Colangelo, age 88, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of LaVerne; loving father of Lynette (Richard) Powers, Maria (Brian) Woods, Glory (Thomas) McArdle, David (Cathy) Colangelo, Jeanilee (Jason) Pierce, Dominick (Linda) Colangelo, Barb (John) Allen, Marsha Grandchamp and Renee(Jeff) Davis; cherished grandfather of Natalie Barinsky, Brian Allen, Nicola Winter, Stephanie...
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Theresa L. Vera
April 28, 1958 - February 12, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Harry J. Gonzales
April 1, 1971 - January 17, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Bartholomew DeLaRosa
March 2, 1926 - January 14, 2015
DeLaRosaBartholomew DeLaRosa, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Maria E. DeLaRosa; loving father of Yolanda (Michael) Dahl; Frederick DeLaRosa, Martha (Bulmaro) Damian, Luis DeLaRosa and the late Victor and Mary Chavez; cherished "wello" of Frankie, Ann Marie, David, Jennifer, Adam, Bulmaro III, Alexander, Joshua, Luis Jr., Christian, Alyssa and Dezi; dearest great grandfather of...
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Francisca Esparza
October 4, 1926 - January 5, 2015
EsparzaFrancisca A. Esparza, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Juan G. Esparza; loving mother of Juan Esparza, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Ernestina Ramos, Artemio Esparza and the late Amalia Jaramillo; cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many; daughter of the late Andres and Apolonia Alvardo. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm. Funeral Monday 9:15am from Hallinan Funeral Home to St. Donatus Church for...
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Edgar Perez
August 3, 1988 - January 1, 2015
Edgar Perez, age 26. Beloved son of Ruben and the late Maria; loving brother of Catalina, Manuel, Susana, Ruben Jr. and Benjamin; nephew, cousin and friend of many.
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Thomas W. Colebourn
December 8, 1951 - December 30, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Elvira M. Moreno
March 11, 1938 - December 3, 2014
Elvira Mary Moreno age 76, beloved daughter of the late Jose Jorge Moreno and the late Louise(nee Zavala) Moreno. Loving sister of Richard, Arthur(Pamela), Rita(Alfred) Belluomini, Thomas and Martin(Josephine) Moreno. Dear tia of Nicole(Kevin) Latino, Mario(Diana) Belluomini, Gina(Kevin) McGuire, Marina(Ron) Litton and great tia of Taressa and Lou Latino, Hannah, Charlie, Lucia Belluomini, Joseph...
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Adalberto Esparza
February 9, 1976 - November 22, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Rose H. Pyle
February 22, 1921 - November 13, 2014
PyleRose H. Pyle passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Steve Landman and the late John R. Pyle; loving mother of the late John K. Landman and Gerald P. Landman; grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and great aunt; Leaving behind many dear friends. “Know that all that have entered my life through the Grace of God, were all sincerely loved and I was very...
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Jose M. Bravo
September 23, 1941 - November 4, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Linda A. Burkeen
December 6, 1950 - October 15, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Joseph A. Gardner
March 20, 1946 - October 9, 2014
Joseph A. Gardner beloved husband of Bonnie J.(nee Steger). Loving father of Debbie J. Gardner-Perry and Michael T.(Melinda) Gardner. Proud grandfather of Makayla, Michael and Miles. Dear uncle of Gary Gardner and Laura Przybylski. Proud Teamster for Local #710 and #705 for 30 years.
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Beverly A. Thoms
March 5, 1935 - September 25, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Hallinan Funeral Home, BLUE ISLAND, IL.
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Maine Pritza
March 18, 1915 - August 28, 2014
Maine Pritza age 99, WWII Veteran,beloved husband of the late Mildred(nee Gerba). Loving dad of Mane(Dean) Pritza, Diane(the late Edward) Walker and James(Janet) Pritza. Proud grandpa of Angela(Carl), Eli(Roma), Ericka(Ben) and Erin(Brian). Cherished great-grandpa of Kaiden and Caius. Dear brother of the late Robert, Mike, Steve, Earl, Walter, Joseph and Silvia. Uncle of many nieces and nephews....
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Frances F. Cialdella
January 18, 1916 - June 26, 2014
CialdellaFrances F. Cialdella, age 98, of Ballwin, Missouri, formerly of Blue Island. Beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Cialdella; loving mother of Marsha (Joseph) Kovecsi and Robert Cialdella. Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm. Funeral Wednesday 9:15am from Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont St. to St. Donatus Church (1939 Union St.) for Mass at 10am. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. 708-385-0850
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Jose M. Ortiz
February 12, 1983 - June 19, 2014
Jose M. Ortiz, Beloved Son of Juan M. and Amelia (nee Esparza) Ortiz. Loving Brother of Carlos and Efren Ortiz. Adoring Boyfriend of Edith Franchini. Cherished Grandson of Juana Esparza. Fond Nephew, Cousin and Friend to many. Owner and Operator of AZTEK INK TATTOO STUDIO of Blue Island, IL. Visitation Monday 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Hallinan Funeral Home, Funeraria De La Paz, 2601 Vermont...
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Eustaquio Esparza
April 18, 1945 - June 1, 2014
EsparzaEustaquio Esparza, age 69. He is the beloved husband of Lupe Esparza; loving father of Cesar, Rene (Claudia), Edgar (Juanita), Omar, Eustaquio Jr. (America) and the late baby Uvaldo; adoring grandfather of Osmar, Alondra, Mya, Edy, Vyanet, Alex, Sophia and Lucas; dear son of the late Felipe and Amalia Esparza; caring brother of Angela (Manuel) Olivo, Misael, Enrique (Blanca), and the late...
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Manuel Varela
October 15, 1968 - May 28, 2014
VarelaManuel Varela, age 45. Beloved husband of Lola; loving and devoted father of Emmanuel; cherished brother of Mirella Varela, Maricela Flores and Esthela Larios; loving son, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday 3-9pm at Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont Street. Cremation Private.
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Ross Elroy Ruthenberg
February 9, 1940 - March 31, 2014
Ruthenberg
Ross E. Ruthenberg. Beloved Husband of the late Kathleen A. (nee Kethcart). Loving Father of Ryan S. (Sheri) Ruthenberg. Proud Grandpa of Ryan Jr. and Emma Ruthenberg. Dear Brother of Arthur, Raymond (Margaret) Ruthenberg and Linda (Robert) Kahmark. Uncle of many Nieces and Nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont Blue...
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Shirley A. Gutierrez
July 12, 1941 - March 22, 2014
Gutierrez
Shirley A. Gutierrez, nee Statler, age 72, of Blue Island. Beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Gutierrez; loving mother of Joseph Sr. (Hazel), Betty Jo (Marvin) Carter and Paul Gutierrez; cherished grandma of Joey, Mark, Mac (Nadine), Sean, Zachary, Cody, Taylor, Danny and Gavin; adoring great grandma of Mason and Kylie; dearest sister of the late Wayne (Dixie), Troy, Richard "Bo" ...
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Kenneth Wayne Berger
July 30, 1926 - March 11, 2014
Berger
Kenneth W. Berger; U.S. Veteran of the United States Navy. Beloved Husband of the late Ellyn (nee Krause). Loving Dad of Holly (Jerry) Rumsey, Nancy Rumsey, & Dawn (Timothy) O'Conor. Proud Grandpa of (6) & Great-Grandpa of (9);
Dear Brother of Vera Rippe and the late Harley; Visitation Saturday 11:00 A.M. until time of Chapel Service Saturday 1:30 P.M. at Hallinan Funeral...
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Maria G Angel
December 9, 1923 - March 9, 2014
Angel
Maria G. Angel nee Lopez passed away peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2014 surrounded by to her loving family. Beloved wife of the annoys Miguel. Adoring Mom of Maria Elena, Jose, Gilbert Maria Euastolia, "Pretty "Maria, Gerald and Francisco. Cherished Grandmother of 32, Great-Grandmother of 56 and Great Great-Grandmother of many. Visitation until Thursday 4:00 P.M Time of Chapel Service 7...
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Donald David Ramirez, Sr
July 21, 1930 - February 22, 2014
Ramirez
Donald David Ramirez, Sr., A.K.A. "Moe" and "Chico" in the U.S. Marine Corp, age 83. U. S. Marine Corp Veteran and lifelong resident of Blue Island, Illinois, was born on July 21, 1930 at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island and was born into eternal life on February 22, 2014. Alumnus of St. Benedict Elementary School and graduate of Blue Island Community High School; Retired foreman at...
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Teresa A Henry-Duschean
August 29, 1962 - February 14, 2014
Henry-Duschean
Teresa A. "Terri" Henry-Duschean Age 51. Beloved Wife of David L. Duschean. Loving Mother of Eric Duschean. Adoring Sister of Gloria (Steve) Klos-Matushek, Patricia Henry and Nancy (Tony) Henry-Kloet. Dear Aunt to Many Nieces and Nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M. and Wednesday 9:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. at Hallinan Funeral Home...
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Maria T Herrera
August 5, 1921 - February 5, 2014
Herrera
Maria T. Herrera age 92. Beloved Wife of the late Olegario Herrera; Loving Mother of Luisa (Trinidad) Rivera, Tomas (Luisa), Mary (Bernardino) Flores, Lorenzo (Blanca), Ricardo (Maria), Jose A. (Irella), Crispin and the late Hector (Candelaria Lechuga) and Manuel Herrera; Grandmother of 22 and Great-Grandmother of 28.. Visitation Friday 3:00P.M. to 9:00 P.M.. Funeral Saturday 11:00 A.M....
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M. Elena Rubio
February 6, 1946 - February 2, 2014
Rubio
Ma Elena Rubio, edad 67 años, nacio el 6 de febrero 1946 en La Campana Durango Mexico. Y nacio en la vida eterna el 2 de febrero del 2014. Elena fue la amorosa esposa del fallecido Armando Guerrero. Fue maravillosa madre de Jorge, Imelda, Enrique, Laura, Juan, Ramiro, Gustavo y Jaime. Y fue una abuela adorable para todos sus nietos/as. Visitation Thursday 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral...
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Rosemary Janke
June 25, 1932 - January 25, 2014
Janke
Rosemary Janke, (nee Casolio) age 81,
Beloved wife of George; loving mother of Domenic (Claudia) Tripoli and Joanne Tripoli; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Melissa and Corey; adoring great grandma of 3; dear sister of Joe (Valerie) and the late Albert, Rocky and Richard Casolio. Visitation Friday time pending. until time of Mass at time pending . at St. Donatus Catholic Church; 1939...
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Lucy Selina Rzeminski
December 13, 1949 - January 24, 2014
Rzeminski
Lucy Selina Rzeminski. Vietnam Veteran U.S.M.C. . Beloved Mother of Michelle (James) Lehmann, Renee (Mark) Elter, Lucy (Marty) Maser and Michael Rzeminski. Proud Grandmother of Tess, Raphael, Sara, Linus, Emma, Monty, Paige, Rebecca, Violet, Michael Hugo and Zoe. Dear Sister of Richard, Cecelia , Mary and Catherine.. Visitation Friday 10:00 A.M. until time of prayers 11:45 A.M. at...
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Mario M. Ramirez
October 6, 1937 - January 21, 2014
Mario M. Ramirez, age 76, caring son of the late Francisco and Guadalupe Ramirez was born into life on October 6, 1937 in Mexico and born into eternity on January 21, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mario is the beloved husband of Mary Ramirez; loving father Mario, Joe (Leonor), and Dennis Ramirez; adoring grandfather of Jordan, Raymond, Nicole, Marissa, Mario, Marisol and Mia;...
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Chip Nagel
March 10, 1950 - January 12, 2014
NAGEL
Earl H. Nagel, A.K.A. "Chip", age 63, was born into life on March 10, 1950 at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island and born into eternal life surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2014. Chip was a lifelong resident of Blue Island. He is the beloved husband of Barb Nagel nee LeDuc; loving father of Brett (fiancée Sarah Mordis) Nagel; dear son of the late Earl and Dorothy Nagel;...
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Raymond J Garay
August 22, 1940 - January 8, 2014
GARAY
Raymond J. Garay, age 73, resident of Blue Island, passed away from long term cancer on January 8, 2014. He was born on August 22, 1940 in Chicago. The beloved son of Emmett and Dolores Garay; dear father of Margaret Garay; brother of Grace Cronberg; loving lifelong companion of Nancy Schultz; adoring Catfather of Trouble and Felix; caring lifelong friend of Patty Filewicz, Jose and...
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Maria L Matute
March 18, 1923 - January 5, 2014
MATUTE
Maria Luz Matute, age 90, was born into life on March 18, 1923 and born into eternal life on January 5, 2014. She is the loving mother Marina (Manuel ) Garcia, Carlos (Vilma) Rivera, Vilma Elizabeth (the late Jose) Torres, Ana (Francisco) Gonzalez and Irma Matute; caring grandmother of Karina (Julian) Acevedo, Lisette (Paul) Thomas, Carlos Rivera Jr., Sandra (Kevin) Hall, Sonia (Noe)...
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Pedro Armandariz
June 27, 1932 - January 3, 2014
Pedro Armandariz, age 81, was born into life on June 27, 1932 and born into eternal life on January 3, 2014 at home and surrounded by his loving family. Pedro is the beloved lifelong companion of Vilma Morales; loving father of Elcira (Sergio) Romero and Estuardo (Nivia) Morales; adoring grandfather of Estuardo Jr. and Maria Morales.
Visitation Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. until...
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Felipe F. Esparza
December 23, 1952 - December 29, 2013
Felipe F. Esparza, age 61, was born into life on December 23, 1952 and born into eternity on December 29, 2013. He is the beloved husband of Ludivina Esparza; loving father of Hiram (Katie), Nathaniel and Crystal Esparza; adoring grandfather of Ewan Gael and Blake Ludy Esparza; dear son of the late Felipe and Amalia Esparza; caring brother of Angela (Manuel) Olivo, Eustaquio (Lupe), Misael and...
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Eleanor T. Felcyn
January 18, 1918 - December 24, 2013
Eleanor Theresa Felcyn nee Kaptur, age 95, was born into life on January 18, 1918 in Blue Island and born into eternity on December 24, 2013. She is the beloved wife of the late Francis Felcyn; loving mother of Frank (Kelly) Felcyn, Nancy (Harry) DeValk, Jack Felcyn and Marilyn (Robert) Marchewka; caring grandmother of seven; adoring great-grandmother of eleven; dear sister of Frances Mosel the...
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Josephine M. Nowak
March 10, 1925 - December 17, 2013
Josephine M. Nowak, age 88, was born into life on March 10, 1928 and born into eternity on December 17, 2013. Josephine is the loving mother of Richard (Jan) Nowak, Thomas (Peggy) Nowak and the late Charles Nowak; adoring grandmother of Richard (Jennifer), Mitchel, Thomas (Mary Beth), Jillian, Nicholas, Angela, and Rachel Nowak, and Kristina (Daniel) Cunningham; great-grandmother of Tripp;...
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Alma Delia Gonzalez
June 20, 1964 - December 14, 2013
Alma Delia Gonzalez, age 49, was born into life on June 20, 1964 in Chicago and born into eternity on December 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved wife of Antonio Gonzalez; loving mother of Alejandro and Jose Antonio (Magda) Gonzalez; adoring grandmother of Noe'll; fond daughter of the late Angelina Salinas; caring sister of eight; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Alma...
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Gloria E. Cruz
April 8, 1950 - December 12, 2013
Gloria E. Cruz, age 63, was born into life on April 8, 1950 and went home to be with the Father on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12, 2013. She is the loving mother of Francisco Ramirez, Armando (Alma) Ramirez, Gloria (Chava) Meza, Angelica (Juan) Zambrano and Fernando Ramirez; adoring grandmother of Joey, Andres (Elizabeth), Erick and Daniel Meza, Chantal, Jacqueline, Karyn and...
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Candlelight Memorial Service
December 7, 2013
I Am Always With You
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie...
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Manuel Venegas
January 30, 1967 - December 6, 2013
VENEGAS
Manuel Venegas Velazquez, 46, nació en vida el 30 de Enero 1967 y nació a la vida eterna el 6 de Diciembre, 2013; amado esposo de Susana Venegas; amado padre de Alejandra Venegas, Víctor Manuel Venegas y Erica Venegas; amado hijo de Alicia y Manuel Venegas; querido hermano de Marta (Juan) Espinoza, Daniel (Lupita) Venegas, María Leticia (Francisco) Rodríguez, Laura Angélica (Raúl)...
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Alan Osgood Dieball
March 21, 1950 - December 4, 2013
Alan Osgood Dieball, age 63, was born in Chicago on March 21, 1950, a lifelong resident of Blue Island and expired in Corpus Christi, Texas, on December 4, 2013. He is the beloved husband of Diana Vargas Dieball; beloved father of John Dieball and Liana Dieball; adoring grandfather of eleven grandchildren; He was a diehard Chicago White Sox fan. Go Sox!
Memorial Gathering Friday, December 13,...
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John A. Burmeister
August 8, 1951 - December 1, 2013
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BURMEISTER
John A. Burmeister age 62; was born into life on August 8, 1951 and born into eternity on December 1, 2013. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a Resident of Midlothian and formerly of Alsip. He is the beloved husband of Sandy Burmeister nee Sendera; loving father of Lisa (Carl) Dionne; adoring grandfather of Stoney, Carli, Lauren, and Jenna; dear brother of Fred Burmeister and Ken ...
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Juan A. Flores
January 28, 1990 - November 8, 2013
Juan Antonio Flores, 23 years old, was born into life on January 28, 1990 and born into eternity on November 9, 2013. He is the beloved son of Juan Antonio Flores and Guadalupe Aidee Chavez; loving brother of Jessica (Jeremy) Lagunas, Erik Flores and Julio Flores; adoring uncle of Jackeline, Jasmine and Jeanine Lagunas; fond cousin, nephew and friend of many.
Memorial Mass was Wednesday,...
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Louise Stacey
September 17, 1938 - November 6, 2013
STACEY
Louise Stacey, age 75, was born into life on September 17, 1938 and born into eternity on November 6, 2013, longtime resident of Markham. She is the beloved daughter of the late Clarence Stacey and the late Bertha (Steward) Brown of Celina TN; caring mother of Donna Butler, Darlene Zohfeld, Wanda Bauer and Brenda (Michael) Whitesell; loving grandmother of Greg (Rebecca) Butler, David ...
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Gabriel Jeronimo , Sr
August 3, 1938 - October 21, 2013
JERONIMO
Gabriel Jeronimo, Sr., age 75, was born into life on August 23, 1938 and born into eternity on October 21, 2013; he is the beloved husband of Maria Jeronimo; loving father of Alma (Luis) Vega, Juana (Frank) Bejar, Primitivo Jeronimo, Maria (Robert) Schoon, Marbelin Jeronimo and Gabriel (Mirella) Jeronimo; fond grandfather of Luis (Stephanie), Jose, Bianca, Danny, Melanie, Eduardo,...
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Betty Cerullo
November 13, 1937 - October 21, 2013
CERULLO
Betty M. Cerullo nee Potter, age 75, was born into life on November 13, 1937 and as she would say, "Gone to be with the Big Guy" on October 21, 2013; she is a longtime resident of Blue Island; loving mother of Clarice (Steven) Heckler, Michael (the late Donna) Cerullo III, Jimmy Cerullo and Angel; adoring grandmother of David (Lyndsey) Merriman, Brian Heckler and Michael Cerullo IV; dear...
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Eusebio Valadez Hernandez, Jr.
January 19, 1950 - October 6, 2013
VALADEZ HERNANDEZ
Eusebio Valadez Hernandez, 63, was born into life on January 19, 1950 and born into eternal life on October 6, 2013; beloved son of Francisca and the late Eusebio Valadez, Sr.; dear brother of Deacon Abundio (Dolores), Ezequiel and Pablo Valadez, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend of many; parishioner of St. Benedict and member of Helping Hands.
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Ramiro Mata
January 29, 1959 - October 2, 2013
MATA
Ramiro Mata, age 54; born into life on January 29, 1959 and born into eternity on October 2, 2013; Resident of Blue Island; beloved husband of Amelia Mata; loving father of Erika Mata, Luis Mata and Lorena (Everardo) Angulo; caring son of Julia De La Torre and the late Vicente Mata; dear brother of Arturo, Manuel, Miguel, Esperanza, Elvira, Leticia, Angelina, Angelica and Nena; fond brother...
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Andrew A "ANDY" Lambros
August 9, 1944 - September 30, 2013
Lambros
Andrew "Andy" A. Lambros, age 69, U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of Blue Island, was born into life on August 9, 1944 and born into eternal life on September 30, 2013. He is the beloved husband of the late Georgia Lambros; loving father of Anthony (Diana) Lambros and Andrea (Danny) Rios; adoring grandfather of Colin Rios; brother of fifteen; uncle and friend of many;...
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Angela Sosa
August 2, 1939 - September 19, 2013
SOSA
Angela Sosa, age 74, longtime resident of Chicago, was born into life on August 2, 1939 and born into eternity on September 19, 2013. She is the loving mother Felipe Soliz; dear sister of Henry (Teresa) Sosa, Norberto (Carmen Martinez) Sosa, and Luz Maria Sosa (Ranulfo Arellano); adoring grandmother of two. She was a longtime parishioner of Maternity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in...
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Rosemary Ann Kuhns
November 19, 1945 - September 9, 2013
KUHNS
Rosemary Ann Kuhns, 67, was born into life on November 19, 1945 and born into eternity on September 9, 2013. Beloved daughter of AnnaMae and the late John Costa; Loving mother of Kim, Deana, Tom Kuhns and Brenda (Larry) Nelson; adoring grandmother of Guy Kuhns, Judah and Kyleigh Nelson; dear sister of Jack, Art and the late Dave Costa.
Memorial Gathering 9:30 AM, Service 10 AM,...
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Robert E. Raczynski
December 14, 1936 - September 3, 2013
RACZYNSKI
Robert E. Raczynski, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran, was born into life on December 14, 1936 and born into eternity on September 3, 2013. He was a resident of Blue Island; beloved significant other of Margaret Wiberg; loving father of Rob Raczynski; dear brother of Edward (Ann) Raczynski; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Memorial Mass Saturday, October 5, 2013, 1:00 PM at St....
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Esperanza Arambula
December 12, 1933 - August 30, 2013
ARAMBULA
Esperanza Arambula, age 79, was born into life on December 12, 1933 and born into eternity on August 30, 2013. Resident of Blue Island; she is the beloved wife of the late Merced Arambula; loving mother of seven; adoring grandmother of twelve; dear sister of two; aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Visitation Monday, September 2, 2013, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Service Tuesday 8:30 AM...
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Maria Mozqueda
May 21, 1940 - August 25, 2013
Mozqueda
Maria Mozqueda a resident of Dixmoo, Il r born on May 21, 1940. Maria died on August 25, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.. Visitation took place at Hallinan Funeral Home, Funeraria De La Paz 2601 Vermont Street Blue Island, Il on Thursday August 29, 2013 from 3:00P.M. until time of Chapel Service at 7:30 P.M.. Funeral was held in
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Beverly June Uhlean
July 31, 1930 - August 24, 2013
Uhlean
Beverly J. Uhlean nee Mikesell. Beloved Wife of the late William Uhlean. Surrounded by her loving family as she entered into the "Joy's of Eternal Life". Loving Mom of Darryl (Paige), and the late Bruce (Diane Hinkle) Borders. Cherished Grandma of Christopher, Brent and Adam Borders. Great Grandma of Several. Devoted Sister of Barbara (the late Clem) Huff. Sister-In-Law of...
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Albert D Denoyer
March 8, 1925 - August 21, 2013
Denoyer
Albert D. Denoyer, age 88. Born in St. Anne, Illinois. Resident of Blue Island for 65 Years. Loving Husband of the late Betty (nee Statler). Devoted Father of William (Alice), Wilbert (Kathy) and the late Sandra DeChene. Dear Grandfather of 11. Great -Grandfather of 21 and Great Great-Grandfather of 2. Visitation Sunday 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Monday 9:00 A.M. until time of ...
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Antoinette M "Toni" Cullen
March 4, 1923 - August 18, 2013
Cullen
Antoinette "Toni" Cullen nee Morkis age 90. Beloved wife of the late James Cullen. Passed away August 18, surrounded by her loving children Michael (Sandy) Cullen, Mary (Chris) Connelly, Dan (Vicki) Cullen, Patti (the late Tom) Ramos and Donna (Bobby) Milner. Proud Grandmother of Jake Cullen, Caroline and Patrick Connelly, Abby and Rachel Cullen, Nicole and Marla (Fiancé Scott...
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Antonio Alcantar
August 15, 1940 - August 14, 2013
ALCANTAR
Antonio Alcantar, was born into life on August 15, 1940 and born into eternity on August 14, 2013; 72 years old, beloved husband of Alicia; loving father of Gerardo (Candida), Laura (Antonio) Ibarra, Manuel "Tato", Mauricio, Antonio Jr. (Amy), Larry (Kathleen); fond grandfather of Gerardo (Melissa), Celeste (Mike), Antonio, Alberto, Bianca, Leeana, Michaela, Niko, Sophia, Lorenzo, David...
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Cheryl Ann Sullivan
December 17, 1954 - August 10, 2013
SULLIVAN
Cheryl Ann Sullivan, age 58, formerly of Mount Greenwood, IL; was born into life on December 17, 1954 and born into eternity on August 10, 2013. She is the loving mother of Lorraine Beckefeld, Shannon (Rob Holec) Beckefeld, Heather Beckefeld, Kelly (Michael Fitzsimons) Beckefeld, Samantha, Patrick and adopted daughter Kerrie Fitzsimons; adoring grandmother of Dyllan, Christopher,...
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Richard W. Ziolkowski
February 14, 1946 - August 5, 2013
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Ziolkowski
Richard W. Ziolkowski age 67, Vietnam Vet in the U.S. Army. Beloved Husband of Lucille nee McCarthy. Devoted Father of Richard, Tim (Kira) and Justin (Meredith). Proud Grandfather of Carlos and Ivy. Visitation Thursday 3:00P.M. - 9:00 P.M.. Funeral Friday 9:15 A.M. from Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont Blue Island to St. Donatus Church for Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment Holy...
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Nancy P Schultz
February 8, 1945 - August 3, 2013
Shultz
Nancy P. Shultz Age 68 Loving and Adoring Companion of Raymond Garay. Dear mother of four
Devoted cousin of Gina.. Visitation Tuesday 4:00pm until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 pm at Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont St. Blue Island. Interment Private
In lieu of flowers donations to Blessed Bonds(420 Industrial Dr. Naperville Il. 60563) would be appreciated
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Margaret L McCall
December 28, 1923 - July 28, 2013
McCALL
Margaret L. McCall, 89, was a lifelong resident of Blue Island. She was born into life on December 28, 1923 and born into eternity on July 28, 2013. She is the loving mother of Ms. Jerry Lynn McCall; beloved wife of the late David McCall; dear daughter of the late Marcel Jean Francois Defawe and Eva Marthe Marie nee Sace. She worked at Little Company of Mary Hospital as a Medical...
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Kenneth Dale Sneed
July 3, 1923 - July 27, 2013
SNEED
Kenneth Dale Sneed, 90, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran; resident of Crestwood formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Katherine; loving father of Mel (Marilyn), Sandy (Frank) Bereta and Len; adoring grandfather and great-grandfather of many; beloved brother of Darwin (Dee) and Bernie
(Judy); dear cousin of Norma (Jim); fond uncle of many; preceded in death by his mom and dad, brothers...
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Olivia Zaragoza
May 3, 1961 - July 27, 2013
ZARAGOZA
Olivia Zaragoza nee Garcia, age 52, resident of Blue Island; was born into life on May 3, 1961 and born into eternity on July 27, 2013. She is the beloved wife of David; loving mother of Jonathan; caring daughter of the late Juan Garcia and Francisca Vasquez; dear sister of Alicia (Jaime) Garcia, Luis (Maricela) Garcia, Maria Elena (Sergio) DeLeon, Guille Garcia, and Juan (Rosa) Garcia;...
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Isabelle B."Bunty" Kuiken
August 15, 1925 - July 18, 2013
KUIKEN
Isabelle B. Kuiken, 87, beloved wife of the late Robert C.; loving mother of Darlene Soucek and Bonnie (Wayne) Trella; adoring grandmother of Robert (Laura) Soucek, Donald Soucek, Jeffrey Trella, and Jaime (Jason) Coomer; fond great-grandmother of Hannah, Aiden, Ryan, Jacob and Jordyn; aunt and friend of many.
Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 PM at Hallinan Funeral Home 2601 Vermont,...
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Amada Arroyo Lopez
September 13, 1933 - July 6, 2013
ARROYO LOPEZ
Amada Arroyo Lopez age 79 was born into life on September 13, 1933 and born into eternity on July 6, 2013. She is the beloved wife of the late Juan Segura Reyes; loving mother of Esther (Carlos) Zavala, Miguel (Lucia) Segura and Guadalupe (Juan) Delgado; adoring grandmother of Angelica and Carlos Zavala, Allison, Miguel Angel and Estrella Segura, Juan and Diana Delgado; dear sister...
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Alvin Lee Allen
March 9, 1936 - July 3, 2013
ALLEN
Alvin Lee Allen, 77, U.S. Army Veteran, Korean Conflict Era; Lifelong resident of the Chicago area; ex-husband of Dawn Allen nee Pestow; beloved father of Scot, Mark (Sandra) and David; loving grandfather of Shaun and Ryan; dear son of the late Orville and Elizabeth; loving brother of the late Richard (Pat) Allen; fond cousin of Dawn Haggard; and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday from 9...
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William T Payton
June 15, 1923 - June 22, 2013
Payton
William T. Payton . Beloved Husband of the late Yvonne nee Mange Payton. Loving Father of William G. (Loving Companion of Jan) Payton and Robert L. (Sydella) Payton. Cherished Grandfather of Erin, Thomas Payton, Bethany and Kevin. Adoring Great-Grandfather of Joshua and Courtney. Dear Brother of June, Sarah, Donnie and Ruby. Visitation was held Wednesday 9:00 A.M. until time of Chapel...
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Adela Castañeda
April 3, 1943 - June 14, 2013
CASTAÑEDA
Adela Castañeda, 70, of Blue Island; beloved wife of Emilio; loving mother of Fernando (Martina), Anselmo (Martha), Joaquina, Maria Eugenia (Ruben) Flores, Manuel (Josefina), Adela (Gelacio) Hernandez, Emilio Jr. (Marcolina), Rocio (fiancé Aldo), Mayela (fiancé Herbert); adoring grandmother of 31 and great-grandmother of 12; caring daughter of Celestina and the late Antonio Hurtado...
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J Guadalupe "Junior" Mendoza, Jr.
January 6, 2000 - June 14, 2013
J Guadalupe was born on January 6, 2000 and passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013.
J Guadalupe was a resident of Blue Island, Illinois.
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Hermelinda Toro
August 25, 1957 - June 7, 2013
TORO
Hermelinda Toro, age 55, born into life on August 25, 1957 and born into eternity on June 7, 2013; beloved wife of Luis Toro, loving mother of Victor, Jose, Damian and Elian; dear sister of Oscar Montes, Jose Luis (Irma Maricella) Montes, Daniel (Sonia) Montes, Eliseo (Rosa) Montes, Ramona Montes and Ana Montes; caring daughter of Daniel and Maria Montes; aunt, cousin and friend of many;...
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Maria Teresa G. Mansanarez
February 24, 1933 - June 1, 2013
MANSANAREZ
Maria Teresa Gomez Mansanarez, age 80, was the beloved wife of Damian R. Jr.; loving mother Maria (Eric) Widstrom, Damian III, Maria Teresa (Lyle) Ross, Sylvia Coleman, Paul (Cheryl), Erlinda (Jim) Georgeff, Deborah (Jerry) McGreal, Roland (Andrea), Steven and the late Roy D. (late Janice) Mansanarez; adoring grandmother of 42 and great-grandmother of 38; sister-in-law of Isidro ...
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Helen Marie Galle
April 4, 1917 - May 24, 2013
Helen Marie Galle nee Butkovich, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2013 at her home in North Aurora, IL; Beloved Wife of the late Lawrence; Loving Mother of Sandra Cassell, Gary Galle, Debra (Bruce) Joy and the late Judith Galle and Linda Glantz; Adoring Grandmother of Debra Love, Judy (Mark) Parker, Gary (Jennifer) Galle, Jr., Jennifer Kelley, Ryan Galle, Eric (Samantha) Galle, Shaun and...
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