March 2017

Leonard William Bazan, 89, of Mt. Prospect, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Gloria Bazan nee Dehr for 59 years. Loving father of Gene (Pamela) and Susan (William) Frech. Devoted grandfather of Andrew Bazan, Matthew Bazan and Gregory Frech. Dear brother of Frances (the late Donald) Sebby, Lydia (Fred) Kimberley, John, […]

Josephine M. Mierkiewicz, nee Corrado, age 99. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Mierkiewicz for 50 years. Loving mother of Patricia, Diane (Bill) Carlson, Joseph, the late S. Richard (the late Marcia), the late Thomas and the late Marie. Proud grandmother of Lynn Mierkiewicz, Brian Mierkiewicz, Michael Carlson, Kevin (Raeanne) Carlson, Timothy Carlson, Michelle (Jeff) […]

Mary Schmelzer, 90, of Mt. Prospect. Loving mother of Anne (Tom) Romes, Anthony (Debra) Holecz. Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Eric) Gaertig. Devoted great-grandmother of Parker Gaertig. Dear sister of Anna (the late Frank) Brauner. And extended family Bob and Denise McAndrew. Mary was born March 24, 1927 in Hungary. Passed away March 25, 2017 at […]

Virginia Mika age 87 of Mt. Prospect. Loving sister in law of Marie Mika and Jean Mika; dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation Sunday March 26, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. (at Northwest Highway), Mt. Prospect, IL […]

Lawrence E. Rosenbarski, 58, of Lake In the Hills, beloved husband of Sandra nee Stone.  Dear step father of Amber Ashbaugh.  Loving brother of Terri (the late Bob) Marlega and Gary (Lisa) Rosenbarski.  Fond uncle of Sara, Rachel and Michelle.  Great uncle of Caseon.   Born November 7, 1958  Passed away suddenly March 18 at […]

Louis J. Costantino age 86, long time resident of Mt. Prospect formerly of Taylor Street Chicago. Beloved husband of Jean Costantino; nee Lortie; loving father of Cathleen (Michael) Orlando, Tina (Ted) Luga, Nicholas (Donna) Costantino and Laura (Peter) Tokar; cherished grandfather of Michael (Constance), Anthony Louis and John Orlando, Nicholas, Kaitlin, Christopher Louis, Alyssa and […]

Lenore G. Reinish, age 89 formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Elmer C. Reinisch; loving mother of the late Randall Reinisch; mother in law of Susan Klemmt; dear sister of the late Robert Wenseritt and Dorothy Krebs; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lenore was very active in various church ministries and […]

Doris F. Helfers nee Jensen, 80, of Des Plaines, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Northwest Community Hospital.  Beloved wife of James Helfers for 54 years.  Loving mother of Kristin (Joe) Campos, Julie (Steve) Callahan, Jennifer (Brian) McCarthy, Jill (Carl) Permanian.  Cherished grandmother of Jenna (Shane), Joey, Josh, Ryan, Matthew, Michael, Stevie, Tom, Scott, […]

Jai Kieltyka of Glenview native of Chicago. Beloved wife of Richard Czubak; loving mother of Alexander Czubak, Ray Coom, Jr. and the late Enes Mandzuka.; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Gwendolyn Kieltyka; dear sister of Paul Kieltyka, Kelly Sutherland (Frank Vazzano) and Jeffrey (Bobbie) Kieltyka; sister in law of Christine (Robert) Bloom fond […]

Memorial Mass Friday 10:00 AM St. Zachary Church Interment Maryhill Cemetery

Visitation Saturday March 25 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Funeral Service Saturday March 25,11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, 1100 Linneman Rd. Mt. Prospect.   Interment Memory Gardens

David R. Ostrowski, 45, of Elmwood Park, passed away March 14, 2017.  Devoted father of Jack Ostrowski.  Loving son of Clarence and the late Stephanie Ostrowski.  Dear brother of John, Jeff (Susan), Denice (Steve) Wasicki.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. David was born June 10, 1971 in Chicago.   Visitation Sunday 3:00 – […]

Mary J. Patterson, of Mt. Prospect for 54 years passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2017.  Mary was a volunteer for many charitable organizations before becoming a realtor for the past 30 years.  She is survived by her son Jack (Patty) of Dallas, TX, daughter Jill (Marc) Blackwell of Mt. Prospect, 8 adult […]

Don Landeweer age 85 of Arlington Heights. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn  Landeweer; dear father of David (Janet), Jeffrey (Ana), Jayne (Patrick) McGuire, Michael (the late Kara) and Brian (Adeline); cherished grandfather of Steven, Jonathan, Christopher, Emily, Alan, Kevin, Shannon, Timothy, Katelyn, Ryan, Alexis, Chloe and LucyMei; great grandfather of Mikayla and Hallie; loving […]

Visitation Saturday 12:00 – 8:00 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home Visitation Sunday 11:00 AM until 1PM at Friedrichs. Interment in Mexico

Richard B. Fritz, 68, of Mt. Prospect, passed away peacefully Monday, March 13, 2017.  Beloved husband of Nancy Fritz, nee Witt.  Loving father of James B. Fritz and John W. Fritz. Devoted son of Elaine and the late Paul Fritz. Dear brother of the late David Fritz, Daniel (Elaine) Wilder, Michael (Denise) Fritz.  Loving uncle […]

Thomas G. Franson “Franny”, 57, of Mt. Prospect, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at home.  Devoted son of the late Manfred and the late Irene Franson.  Loving brother of David (Deb) Franson, John (Karen) Franson, Patricia (Michael) Kellman.  Fond uncle of Matthew, Jennifer, Tracy, Rebecca and Jason.  Dear friend and business partner of Chona […]

Duane D. Stewart, 89, of Mt. Prospect, passed away peacefully Friday, March 10, 2017.  Beloved husband of Darlene Stewart for 66 years.  Loving father of Sheri (the late Edward) Sands, Connie (Stephen) Hallberg, Kathy (Michael) Gillig.  Cherished grandfather of Jason (Lauren) Stewart, Nicole Gillig, Heather and Shannon Hallberg, step-grandfather of Michael (Laura) Sands, Dawn (Jack) […]

Christopher George Benton age 32 of Mt. Prospect died Thursday March 9, 2017 after his valiant battle with cancer. Devoted son of Joanne Mattea-Benton and Terry Benton; loving brother of Michelle Benton; beloved grandson of the late Harry and Vivian Mattea and Lee and the late George Benton; also survived by many dear aunts, uncles […]

Memorial gathering Friday 4:00 – 9:00 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home Memorial gathering Saturday 10:00 AM until Memorial services 11:00 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Memorial visitation Monday, March 6, 10:00 AM until Memorial services 11:00 AM at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Private interment

Catherine A. Toniolo nee DiIulio age of 85 native of Iron Mountain, MI and Mt. Prospect, IL. Beloved wife of the late Severino A. Toniolo; loving mother of John (Linda) Toniolo, James (Ann) Toniolo and Mary (Doug) Magno; cherished grandmother of Michael, Andrew (Liz), Katie, Sara, Anthony, Gina, Jacob, Matthew and the late Mary Grace; […]

Ruth M. Dumond, nee Herold, beloved wife of the late Thomas Dumond.  Loving mother of Alan (Jie), Susan, the late Marilyn (Dean) Valavanis.  Cherished grandmother, affectionately known as “Second Mom” of Alia (Michael) O’Connell, and great grandmother of Joseph and Siobhán O’Connell.  Dear aunt of Judith (Ken) Wille and Robert (Diane) Felix.  Preceded in death […]

Ryszard “Ryz” Edward Nykiel. Beloved son of Antonina and the late Jozef; loving brother of Linda Nykiel.   Visitation Tuesday 9:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at  10:00 a.m. at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Main St. (Rt. 83) at Lincoln St., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Interment All Saints Cemetery. 

James H. Ebbinghaus, P.E., 91, of Lake Barrington, formerly of Mt. Prospect, passed away peacefully February 7, 2017.  Beloved husband of Mary Ebbinghaus (nee Bertrand) for 65 years.  Loving father of David (Rosann), Donald (Ruth), Janet (Douglas) Wisniewski, Joyce (Kent) Johannsen.  Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Rachel), Deborah, Elora, Madison, Christopher, and Austin.  Jim was preceded […]