May all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
We honor them throughout the year until their names are placed on our All Souls banners which are displayed throughout the month of November. The names were lovingly and prayerfully cross-stitched by parishioner Mary Hanke.
The following parishioners have passed away since November 2021
2022, 2021 Funeral Announcements
Mario Mauro
Mariano “Mario” J. Mauro, 84, of Naperville Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Josephine nee Carollo and Joseph I. Mauro. Loving husband of Joanna Cecelia nee Oberst who he married on November 30, 1963, at St. Pascal Catholic church. Dear father of Lisa M. Scholz and Gregory P. Mauro. Grandfather of Carl Scholz, Emily Mauro, Natalie Scholz, and Alec Mauro. Brother of Marie Kreuser. Uncle of Kristine and Mathew Kreuser. Mario was preceded in death by his parents, and son in law Rick Werner Scholz
Visitation
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, starting 10:30 AM, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville IL 60540.
Deanna M. Anderson
Deanna was born on September 28, 1962 in Spokane, WA to Giovanni and Francis Pelle. She joined her siblings Rosemary, Johnny and Dan and by extension, the large Italian community in Spokane. Deanna spent her childhood there, attending St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, where she met and formed life-long friendships with Teri and Michelle. She also attended Gonzaga Prep and graduated from Eastern Washington University. In 1987 Deanna met the man she would come to marry, Jim Anderson, and they were blessed to celebrate 33 years of marriage together. Deanna always wanted to be a mom and that wish was granted when she and Jim welcomed Jonathan and Katherine into their lives to form the perfect family. Through her endless love, wisdom and nurturing, she has left them with the tools to navigate this world in her absence.
Visitation
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services,44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
All are invited to gather for the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 21, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
Dominic Blando
Dominic Blando, 80, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Sunday November 13, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Rose nee Molie and Thomas Blando. Beloved husband of Michele nee D’Amico Blando. Father of Thomas Blando, Christine (Michael) Handzel, and Brad (Alicia) Hillesheim. Grandfather of Dominick, Vincent, Anthony, Angelo, Gianna, Anthony, Ariana, Michael, and Nathan. Great grandfather of Finnley, Mia, and Elle. Brother of Marie (Earl) Bruzan and Guy (Karen) Blando. Uncle of Jill mother of Lainey and Cameron, Scott, Kara, Carl, Sully Guy and Mary. He is also survived by many dear cousins and extended family members
Visitation
A Visitation will be held on Sunday November 20, 2022, from 2:00PM to 4:30PM with a Masonic service at 4:30PM. At Friedrich Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville IL 60540.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday November 21, 2022, at 10:30 AM at, St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.
Richard McLaughlin
Richard Sweeney McLaughlin, age 96 of Naperville, IL., passed away October 30, 2022. He was born April 22, 1926 in Doylestown, PA. Richard is survived by his wife; Tita, children; Peter (Cris), Lisa (Brendan), Maville, Merlie, grandchildren; Emily, Carl, Max, Kelsie, Kaitlin, Ryan, Zab, Zac, Migs, Kim Jr. and Rich. He is preceded in death by his parents; George and Anna, first wife; Janet, children; Rich and Kim Lowell, and his siblings George and Charlotte
Visitation
Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 4 until 8 p.m. and also Friday, November 4th, from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, followed by interment at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
Lillian Dean
Lillian Doris Dean, 91, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Monday October 17, 2022. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Detroit, MI, to Yvonne M. (nee Devos) and Julian J. Houtekier. Lillian attended Southeaster High School, class of 1948. On May 10, 1951, she married the love of her life William Dean. Together they enjoyed over 71 years of marriage.
Visitation
Funeral
November 10, at 11:00am.
Joan Deere
Joan M. Deere (nee Roeder), age 87, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1983, formerly of Chicago, IL and Sharon, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville. She was born September 29, 1935, in Chicago.
Visitation
Monday, November 7, 2022, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 8, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
Sarah E. Schmid
Sarah was born November 6th, 1926, to her loving parents Mary and Leo Betthauser and was raised in West Salem, Wisconsin. She graduated from Nursing School in 1948 and was working at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa when she met and later married David F. Schmid. Together they moved to Fox Lake and began a family. With their five beautiful children they moved to Naperville, Illinois in 1966. Sarah was the head nurse at Edward Hospital for nearly two decades, retiring in 1985. She remained in Naperville until her passing.
Visitation
Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00-5:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 31, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
Fr. Bill Donnelly
Fr Bill Donnelly served as the Pastor of St Raphael Church from 1990 until 2002. Fr Bill passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Visitation
Saturday, October 22 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Parish. The address is 1S314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
Funeral
Funeral Mass, 10.00am, Bishop Ronald Hicks will preside at Ascension of Our Lord Parish. The address is 1S314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
Marie Jaltuch
Marie Jaltuch (76), wife of Jim Jaltuch, passed away October 1,2022.
Funeral
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10:30am with Fr. Dan
Laurie Bruzan
Laurie Victoria Bruzan, age 77, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1990, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1945 in Chicago, IL, to Stanley and Wanda (nee Laszczewska) Lisikiewicz, and was the third oldest of 11 children. Laurie often said throughout her life that her siblings were her best friends.
Visitation
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial for Laurie will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL. Laurie’s interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Hayward, WI on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1 p.m.
Celine M. Lisikiewicz
Celine M. Lisikiewicz, age 60, a resident of Lockport, IL since 1991, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She was born September 10, 1962, in Chicago.
Visitation
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial for Celine and her sister, Laurie Bruzan, will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville
John J. Short
John J. Short, 66 years of age, at rest October 4, 2022. Loving husband of Mary Ann, nee Marik. Dear father of Dan (Erin), Kelly and Katherine (Andrew Murray). Devoted son of Helen Short-Maxa (the late John Short). Fond stepson of the late Donald Maxa. Beloved brother of Debbie Short and brother-in-law of Robert (Mary) Marik and Frank (Gail) Marik.
Visitation
Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at: Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville.
Funeral
Memorial Mass is Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11:00 am at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
Paul Milano
RiPaul Francis (Miller) Milano, age 56, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous eight and a half year battle with ALS. He was born at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL on July 16, 1966 to his loving parents, Fred and Rosa Miller.
Visitation
Friday, September 9, 2022 from 3:00 until 8:00 pm at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540
Funeral
Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 2220 Lisson Rd., Naperville, IL 60565 with Fr. Dan presiding. Interment will be private
Teresa M. Czarnecki
Teresa Czarnecki (nee Siarkiewicz), age 80, of Naperville, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Poland on February, 19, 1942.
Funeral
Monday, September 12th at 10:30 am.
Jon Ripsky
Jon A. Ripsky, Sr., age 81, longtime Naperville Police Officer, a lifelong resident of Naperville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1940, in Aurora, IL. Jon was the best friend, soulmate, and husband of Jeanne Ripsky (nee Powers), whom he married April 11, 1985. He was the loving father of Dede (Tim) Magnier of Wheaton, IL, Jay (Lara) Ripsky of Barrington, IL, Paul (Christine) Ripsky of Wheaton, IL and Jamie (Shane) Patton of Paoli, OK, adored grandfather of Austin Weibler and Robert Magnier; Sydney and Jacob Ripsky; Owen and Scott Ripsky; Suzy, Rita, Kenny and Grace Patton, devoted son of the late Michael Ripsky and Jane Ripsky Malon (nee Jorgensen), dear brother of the late Mike (Sandy) Ripsky, the late Bert Ripsky, the late Janie Ripsky and the late Inga (Rod) Schroeder, fond uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.
Celebration of Life & Visitation
Jon’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville:
Visitation 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
Celebration of Life Service 11:00 am.
Funeral
Interment will be private.
Leo Archambault
Leo Archambault (75) passed from this life to the next on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Denise, their children, Bethany Lyn, Matthew (Ashley), and Brian (Cathy), and grandchildren, Ella, Henry, Olivia, Audrey, and Emma.
Visitation
Friday, February 4, 6:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Saturday, February 5, 11:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Joseph E. Dragula
Joseph E. Dragula (97) passed from this life to the next on Friday, January 14, 2022. He is survived by his daughters, Daphne (Joseph) Suchecki and Karen (John) Heffernan.
Visitation
Saturday, January 22, 8:30-9:30 AM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Saturday, January 22, 10:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Rick Werner Scholz
Rick Werner Scholz (54) passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their children Carl R. and Natalie.
Visitation
Wednesday, January 19, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Thursday, January 20, 10:30 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Helia Esther Czerwony
Helia Esther Czerwony (84) passed from this life to the next on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Miguel, and her daughter, Adrienne (Joseph) Battoe.
Visitation
Private
Funeral
Friday, January 14, 11:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Marilyn M Strange
Longtime Naperville resident Marilyn Strange (nee Murray) – a woman known for her kind heart and nature, gracious hospitality, and love of family and baking – died on December 26, 2021 surrounded by her children. Born in Chicago on July 16, 1933, she and her husband were one of the founding families of St. Raphael Church & School in 1961. Marilyn happily volunteered throughout her life, most recently at food kitchens and the DuPage Children’s Museum.
Marilyn is survived by her children Chris Strange, Cindy Burns, John (Frances) Strange, Tim Strange, Catherine (Ray) Standley, eight grandchildren, and two great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John E. Strange, DDS, her son, Tom, two of her grandchildren, and her five siblings. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the DuPage Children’s Museum.
Visitation & Funeral
Private
Russell “Russ” Raymond Zdon
Russell “Russ” Raymond Zdon (66) passed from this life to the next on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and his children, Vicki, Paul, and Annika.
Visitation
Wednesday, December 29, 9:00-10:30 AM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Wednesday, December 29, 11:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Joyce A. Cavanagh
Joyce A Cavanagh (96) passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She is survived by her children, Jim (Barb), Tom (Roey), Joanie, Diane, Sheila, Kevin (Kathy), Marcia (Mark), 34 grandchildren, and 62 great-grandchildren
Visitation
Monday, December 13, 10:00-11:00 am at St Raphael Catholic Church
Funeral
Monday, December 13, 11:00 am at St Raphael Catholic Church
James “Jim” Janisch
James S. “Jim” Janisch (64) passed from this life to the next on Friday, November 26, 2021. He is survived by his father, Joseph, and his siblings, Joseph Jr. (Kristen), Jeffrey (Rosemary), Judy (Jim), John (Margaret), and the late Janine (Fred).
Visitation
Wednesday, November 17, 3:00-8:00 PM at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington Thursday, December 16, 8:30-10:30 AM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Thursday, December 16, 11:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Carl Pohrte Jr.
November 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, and their children, Shannon, Stephanie (Ryan), Carl III (Andrea), and grandchildren, Ashlynn, Brynlee, Charlyze, Drake, Jayden, Everleigh, and CJ IV.
Visitation
Thursday, December 2, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Friday, December 3, 11:00 Am at St Raphael Catholic Church
Kyle O’Donnell
Kyle O’Donnell (50) passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He is survived by his brothers, Barry (Teresa) and Colin (Mike), and nieces and nephews, Colleen (Tim), Molly, Brendan (Tamara), Stephen (Laura), Michael, Mary Rose, Hank, and Maggie
Visitation
Sunday, November 21, 1:00-6:00 pm at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S Mill Street, Naperville
Funeral
Monday, November 22, 10:00 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church
Matthew Nash
Matthew Nash (16) passed from this life to the next on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He is survived by his parents Steven and Michelle, and his siblings, John and Claire.
Visitation
Saturday, October 16, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Cat Monday, November 15, 2:00-8:00 PM at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr. Naperville
Funeral
Tuesday, November 16, 10:30 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church