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Lou Batalla-Toya was born in the Philippines on February 10, 1962. She passed away at 62 years of age. Her loving parents, the late Domingo Morales Batalla and Virginia Batalla tenderly raised her in the Philippines where Lou studied at Perpetual Health and became a medical doctor like her mother. Lou’s brother Rey Matthew Batalla and sister Mari...

Anthony Michael Galizia of East Dundee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family; Beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Ann Galizia; Loving father of Ann Marie (Vince), Gina (Tim), Anthony Jr. (Debbie) and Michael (Chrissy); Adored Papa of Joey, Anthony, Danielle, Vincent, Nicholas, Dominique, Victoria, Gabriella, Josh, Sabrina, and Mic...

On October 9th, Chicago got less funny and a lot quieter with the loss of a treasured friend, husband, father, son, and Bears fan, our very own Francis Nano Mangayao. Francis, 48, was born March 15, 1976, in Chicago to Roberto and Nieva Mangayao. His parents came to the United States from the Philippines as part of a group that named themselves The...

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Maria Venturella, age 87 of Carol Stream, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family; Beloved Wife of The Late Giuseppe; Loving Mom of Jessie(Mike)Nitti, Jerry(Katie)Venturella, Alfonsa(The Late Andy)Manuele and Josephine(Frank)Mastrolonardo; Loving Nonna of 11 and Great Nonnina of 22....

In loving Memory of Uncle Nick. Born in a poor farming town Noicattaro Bari, Italy. Parents Giuseppe Boccuzzi and Teresa (Porelli) Boccuzzi. Uncle Nick was the 6 th child and 3 rd son in a growing struggling family. My father Antonio Boccuzzi would be born, the 4 th son a few years later as the last sibling and mouth to feed! Uncle Nick always t...

Francesco “Frank” Oliviero, aged 83, passed away on October 13, 2024. Beloved Husband to Rosaria (Guida) for 51 years. Devoted father to Susie (Gaetano), Marisa (Antonio) and Anna. Loving Nonno to Michael, Michelina, Frank, Angelica, Massimo, Matteo, Marco, and Mia. Fond uncle and great uncle of many. Dear brother to his sisters and brother....

Marjorie Ruth (Borcherding) Bredehoeft, 89, departed this world to be with her Lord in the glory of heaven on October 10, 2024. Marj was born in Latimer, Iowa on June 18, 1935 to Carl and Verna Borcherding. She was the youngest of five children who all grew up on their family farm on the outskirts of Latimer. Marj attended St. Paul’s Lutheran S...

Geraldine (Geri) Cartwright, (nee Trahan), age 84. Loving Mother of David, Denise and the late Donald and Danny. Loving Grandmother of Michael (Carley), Nicholas (Kelly), Marissa (Ethan), Ashton, Kyle and Kevin. Adoring Great Grandmother of Michael. Loving sister of Sandra J., Phyllis (the late Anthony), Kathleen, Doris and William and the late Oli...

Stephen Edward Shult, born May 13, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 3, 2024 at John H. Stroger Hospital, Chicago. He was 58. In 1984, he graduated from Forest View High School, Arlington Heights, and then attended Columbia College, Chicago. During his time at Columbia College, Steve majored in graphic design and advertising. He spe...

Rosaria Gallina Beloved wife of the late Gaetano; Loving mother of Gaspare (the late Inga) Gallina, Filippa (the late Giuseppe) Alongi, Andy (Anna) Gallina; Cherished grandmother of Rosaria Angela (Frank) Gallina, Gaetano (Alycia) Alongi, Leo (Jennifer) Alongi, Rosaria Ann Gallina (Tony Infelise), Anthony (Brittany) Gallina, Loving grandmother of ...

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Aristito Villones Blanco, aged 81, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Glendale Heights, IL. Born on June 24, 1943, Aristito (a.k.a. “Resty”) was known for his humble demeanor, intelligence, and integrity. He was a straightforward, caring, playful, yet serious individual when the situation demanded. Resty graduated from the University of...

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Zoila Ligia Vargas, Age 60. Beloved wife of Jose Ramon Vargas. Loving mother of Cynthia Vargas, Jose Angel Vargas and Cristina Vargas. Cherished daughter of Olga Erazo and the late Luis E. Erazo. Dear sister of Sonia, Luis, Miriam, Jenny, Martha, Santiago. Fond aunt and great aunt of many. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Beba. ...