2025 and 2024 Funeral Announcements
Joseph “Mick” Hamilton
Joseph Michael “Mick” Hamilton, age 77, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, after a courageous and complicated battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington Street, Naperville, Illinois.
Funeral
A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, Illinois. Interment will be private.
Brian M. Kocsis
Brian M. Kocsis, age 74, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1975, formerly of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1951, in Joliet.
Visitation
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
Family and friends will meet Friday, June 27, 10:30 AM to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540.
May all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Carolyn Berg
Carolyn Berg, age 61, a resident of Aurora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1963, in Naperville, IL.
Funeral
All are invited to gather for the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 20, at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. There will be a luncheon at Lou Malnati’s from Noon-2:00 PM. All are welcome to meet for the final committal services at 3:00 PM at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Stickney, IL.
Richard S. Keshen
Richard S. Keshen, age 69, passed away on June 1, 2025. Loving husband of over 40 years to Margaret Keshen, nee Friedl; Beloved father to Daniel Richard (Bethany), Philip Michael (Jessica), and Peter Sidney Keshen; Cherished grandfather to Margaret “Molly”, Sydney, Elijah Richard, and Luke Keshen; Dear brother to Laura (Robert Crotty) Rohrschneider, Rosanne (Mark) Farrell, Terri (Will) David, and Stephen (Debbie Duskey) Keshen; Uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
Visitation
Visitation for Rick will be from 3-7 PM on Sunday, June 8, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave, Lisle, IL 60532.
Funeral
Funeral to begin at 9:45 AM on Monday, June 9, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home proceeding to St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540 for a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial.
Margaret Jean Culotta
Margaret Jean Culotta (née Young) aged 86, a resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Jim Culotta; her sons, Jim (Katie) Culotta, Joe (Jenny) Culotta, and Tim Culotta; her grandchildren, Mary, Tyler, Andrew, James, and Patrick; as well as her brother, Jim (Shari) Young and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius and Lucy Young, and her siblings, Cornelius (Mary Joan), Kathleen (Don) Becker, and Patricia (Roger) Wisialowski, and her infant son Timothy Thomas Culotta.
Visitation
Visitation will be held at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, from 9:00-10:00 AM on Friday, June 6.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Drive, Naperville. Interment will be at 2:00 PM at Windridge Memorial Park and Nature Sanctuary in Cary, IL.
Bonnie P. Budzyn
Bonnie Budzyn (nee Pader), age 62, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI and Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born on October 17, 1962, in Milwaukee, WI.
Visitation
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 5, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL.
Martha Kozak Pietruszka
Martha Kozak Pietruszka, 99, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville, Illinois. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Visitation
Monday, June 2nd, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills.
Funeral
St. Raphael Church (1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville) for Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, Illinois.
Virginia L. Caporelli
Virginia L. Caporelli, age 77, a resident of Naperville since 1988, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at Edward Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1948 in East Chicago, IN. Virginia is survived by her best friend and devoted husband of 43 years, John; her loving daughters, Jennifer (John) Hall of Yorkville, IL and Michele Sotelo of Oswego, IL; her cherished grandchildren, Caden, Christian, Ashlee, Alex, and Autumn Hall; Alyssa and Joshua Sotelo; her dear siblings, Kathy (Jim) Lencioni, Margaret (Joe) Venia, Greg (Adrianne) Wilk, Mark (Theresa) Wilk, and Paul (Cheryl) Wilk; her siblings-in-law, Patrici
Visitation
Tuesday, May 6, 4:00-8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. A private family interment will be held at a later date at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Barbara A. Biggott
Barbara Ann Biggott (Milostan), 86, of Batavia, born in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Sr. for 58 years; loving mother of Susan (Michael) Rokos, Edward (Kellie) Biggott, Glenn Jr. (Julie) Biggott, and Jeffrey (Marion) Biggott; cherished grandmother of Phillip Biggott, Eric Biggott, the late Mark Biggott, Brian Rokos, Daniel (Fiance Kara) Rokos, Nicholas (Leigh) Biggott, Michael Biggott, Trevor Biggott, and Jaclyn Biggott; proud great grandmother of Devin Biggott, Cole Biggott, Noah Biggott, Mallory Biggott, Allison Biggott and Chelsea Biggott; dear daughter of the late John and Agnes Milostan; sister of the late Geraldine (John) Galinski, the late John (Tessy) Milostan, and James (Valerie) Milostan; aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 3:00PM-8:00PM at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home. 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187.
Funeral
Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00AM. St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540.
Ronald J. Sowinski
Ronald J. Sowinski, age 72, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 15, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Ron was the son of the late William and Adeline Sowinski. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane (Baldwin) Sowinski; his cherished sons, Jason (Megan) and Ryan (Tracy) Sowinski; and his adored grandchildren, Cassandra, Julian, Landon, Elliott and Emerson Sowinski. Ron is also survived by his brothers, Bill (Suzy) and Jim (Lisa) Sowinski, and will also be dearly missed by his extended family and friends.
Visitation
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois.
Funeral
Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, Illinois. Interment will be private.
Christopher R. Gasperini
Christopher R. Gasperini, age 44, a lifelong resident of Naperville, IL passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 14, 1980, in Naperville.
Visitation
Tuesday, March 18, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 19,11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will follow at Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego, IL.
Mark A. Senal
Mark A. Senal, age 76, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1995, formerly of Westlake, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Naperville. He was born on January 27, 1949, in Cleveland, OH.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 28, 2025, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540.
Carol Musial
Carol Musial (DesJardins), 79, of Naperville, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at home with her husband.
Funeral
A funeral service will be held on February 21st at 10:30 at St Raphael’s in Naperville.
Brendan T. “Bernie” Nelligan
Brendan T. Nelligan, age 86, 2/6/38-1/27/25 – Bernie passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved husband of 64 years of Denise (nee Robin), loving dad of Mary Ellen, Donna (Dennis) Placke, Ann (Matt) Laboe, and Brendan (Meg). Adored grandfather of Tom and Ellen Kozie; Joe (Kloee), Brendan and John Placke; Matthew, John, Luke and Mark Laboe; Mary Rose, Nicholas, Michael and James Nelligan, and great-grandfather of Kai Kozie.
Visitation
February 5, 2025, 3:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 6, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL, 60540. The funeral mass will be live-streamed below.
Thomas “Tom” Michael Borish
Thomas “Tom” Michael Borish, 83, of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Campbell, OH, to Sylvester Borish and Ann (née Horvath).
Visitation
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM and at 7:30 PM there will be a VFW salute and time for sharing memories and stories at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540.
Edward Przelasa
Edward Przeklasa, born on September 7th, 1942, lived a happy life of 82 years and passed away on January 19th, 2025, peacefully in his Naperville home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandparent and great-grandparent. He married Irene (nee Rich) Przeklasa on July 11th, 1964, after meeting at Morton College where Edward received his associates degree. He continued on with his career at Elkay Manufacturing for over 25 years acting as Senior Tool and Die Engineer.
Visitation
Monday, January 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Road in Naperville, IL 60540.The Inurnment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL, in the Chapel.
William “Bill” Henry Slavik
William “Bill” Henry Slavik, 84, a resident of Naperville, IL, for over 10 years, formerly of Palos Hills, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on January 10, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL, on September 7, 1940, to Clifford J. Slavik and Ann Marie (nee Grebenc).
Visitation
Tuesday January 14, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville IL, 60540.
Funeral
Wednesday January 15, at 10:30 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540. Inurnment will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Naperville.
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Peter Barker
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Peter Raymond Barker, lovingly known as “Pete,” on December 1, 2024, 59. Pete was born on December 13, 1964, in Evanston, Illinois, to Daniel and Sandra (Dashner) Barker.
Funeral
A funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on January 10, 2025, at St. Raphael Church in Naperville, Illinois. The Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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Stefania N. Kotsovos
Stefania was born on December 26th, 1962, in Cicero, Illinois to Alvaro and Enrica Grassi. Stefania cherished her childhood, filled with the warmth of her parents, extended family, and close friends. She fondly remembered trips to Italy, where she relished being surrounded by her family and the vibrant fields of flowers they tended. Speaking Italian was a joy she embraced whenever possible. Stefania also found happiness cruising around in her Ford Mustang and spending time with her parents, watching her mom hard at work in her salon, or her dad tinkering with his next project.
Visitation
January 5, 2025, from 2:00-7:00 PM at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home – Washington Street Location (516 South Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540).
Funeral
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 6, 2025, starting at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church (1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540). Immediately following the mass, there will be a procession to her final resting place at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum (1400 S Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162), where there will be a final blessing. Internment is private.
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Linda Jean Anders
Linda Jean Anders, age 66, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on November 15, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1958, in Chicago, IL.
Visitation
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 9:00-10:30 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton.
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Jan Marie Kasprowicz
Janet Marie Kasprowicz, age 85, of Naperville, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. A kind and loving mother, grandmother, and friend, Jan will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 4:00PM – 8:00PM and Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9:00am-10:00am. Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory – South Naperville, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr, Naperville, IL 60564.
Funeral
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540.
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Mary T. McMahon
Mary T. McMahon, a devoted and beloved longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024. Born on March 5, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY. Mary’s life was a testament to love, education, and community.
Visitation
Sunday, November 17, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Monday, November 18, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
Tuesday, November 19, at 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, followed by burial at Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery.
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Isabel Munoz
Visitation
Friday, November 15 from 2-8pm along with Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00AM – 10:00AM at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory – South Naperville, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr, Naperville, IL 60564.
Funeral
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11:00AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540.
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Billie L. Wolfe
Billie Lou Wolfe (née Cowan), born May 3, 1930, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois, at the age of 94. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Billie’s warmth and spirit touched the lives of many throughout her rich and well-traveled life.
Visitation
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 9:00-10:00 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on November 13, at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will be private.
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James E. “Jim” Murray
James Edward “Jim” Murray, age 74, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1991, passed away on October 15, 2024. Born on August 29, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, “Jimmy” was the oldest of James H. Murray and Cecile K. (nee Klemik) Murray’s six children. Jim loved growing up on Hoffman Avenue. He graduated from West Catholic High School in 1968, during the days of American Bandstand. To the end he was a devoted Eagles and Phillies fan.
Visitation
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 1:00-5:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 28, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
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Barbara J. Rodgers
Barbara J. Rodgers, 89, of Naperville, IL, formerly of Cedarburg, WI, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1935, to Joseph F. and Mary (Coyne) Knott.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday October 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.
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Allan L. Etzbach
Allan L. Etzbach, age 81, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1979, formerly of Westchester, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Edward Hospital in Naperville from COVID pneumonia. He was born on April 18, 1943, in Mendota, IL to the late Theodore and Beulah (nee McDonald) Etzbach.
Visitation
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 1:00-5:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 7, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540.
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Donato “Nick” J. Cilli
Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of Donato “Nick” J. Cilli, 79, of Naperville, IL, formerly of Orange, NJ and Chicago. He was born in Newark, NJ on January 31, 1945, to Marie Excellente. Nick passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The only saving grace is that he is finally pain free from the illnesses he suffered over the last two decades.
Visitation
Sunday August 4, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Funeral
The Mass will be celebrated the next morning at 10:30 AM at St Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville, IL 60540.
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Mark Beausoleil Finn
Mark Beausoleil Finn, age 71, a resident of Naperville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 1, 1953, in Pawtucket, RI. Beloved husband of Anne Leopold Finn, whom he married in 1980, loving father of Julia (Carter) Gilman, Kristin (Robert) Wining and Paul (Dan) Finn, adored grandfather of Samuel and Molly Gilman, devoted son of the late Daniel and Gabrielle (nee Beausoleil) Finn, dear brother of Dan, Beth, Bart and the late Chad, brother-in-law of Lynne (Daniel) Leopold-Sharp, fond uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.
Funeral
Friday, August 2, 2024, 10:30 AM to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will be private
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David K. “Dave” Thomas Obituary
David K. “Dave” Thomas, age 48, a resident of Oswego, IL since 2004, formerly of Naperville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1976, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Beloved son of Kenneth R. and Linda J. (nee Sienkiewicz) Thomas, loving brother of Ryan R. Thomas of Chicago, IL, dear nephew of Terry Sienkiewicz of Wood Dale, IL and friend of many. Dave also be missed by his Dutch Shepherd, Eve.
Visitation
Monday, July 29, 2024, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will be private
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Linda Marie Serwa
Linda Marie Serwa (Werderitch) lived, loved and laughed life to the fullest for 77 years. Together, she and her loving husband, Walter Daniel, shared a lifetime of memories since the age of 16. Their story began when they met at a local parish dance. While Wally was playing the drums in the band, Linda danced her way to his heart. They were destined to share their lives and in 1969 married at St. Francis Borgia Church in Chicago.
Visitation
Sunday, July 21 at Friedrich Jones Funeral Home, 1pm – 6pm, 44 South Mill Street, Naperville.
Funeral
Mass of the Celebration of Life, Monday, July 22 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 10:30 am, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville.
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Richard Florian Gron
July 9, 1941 – October 26, 2023, survived by his wife Sharon Gron and Three children, Amber Haugen, Nancy and Edward Aiello, Damien Romero
Funeral
July 9, 2024, 10:30 AM, St Raphael Catholic Church, Naperville Illinois
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Donald Frank Niziolek
Donald Niziolek, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Metastatic Prostate Cancer. A friend to all who knew him, Don was a former Marine and an employee of UPS for 36 years. In his years of retirement, he was either traveling the world, visiting his children or playing golf. He loved his morning coffee or his evening beverage on his patio watching the golfers, nature and the movement of the sun.
Visitation
Monday, June 17, 2-8 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville, IL 60564.
Funeral
Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540. Interment private.
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Mary V. Piccin
Mary Piccin (nee Contrera) is survived by her only child, Kimberly (Charles), two grandchildren, Katherine and Jeremy, and her brother Leo’s widow, Lilly, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her dear husband Wayne, her parents Vincenza and Santo, and her six siblings, Lucia Trogu (John), Leo (Lilly), Joseph (Milly), Nicolena, Anna Blackman (Roger), and Vince.
Visitation
Monday, April 29, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Beidelman Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St. Naperville to St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd. Naperville for a 10:30 a.m.
Funeral
Mass of Christian Burial. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at the Wujek Calcaterra Funeral Home, 36900 Schoenherr Rd. Sterling Heights, Michigan. Internment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan May 1, 2024.
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Jeanne M. Farrell
On the wings of the angels and with the same enthusiasm with which she lived each day, Jeanne M. Farrell slipped the trials of this earth and entered Heaven’s eternal peace on March 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Farrell. She left all of us who loved her, wiser, warmer, and grateful for the privilege of walking life’s path with her. Her light will shine on us, her children Patti, Bill, Mike, Mary Jeanne, John and Jim and our families, forever.
Visitation
All services are private. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville was entrusted with arrangements.
Funeral
All services are private. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville was entrusted with arrangements.
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Martin (Marty) John Mazurek
Martin John Mazurek, 74, unexpectedly passed away on March 6, 2024, while sharing God’s love with others at a local food pantry. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1949 to John & Sophie Mazurek and grew up in Mundelein, Illinois. He attended Carmel High School where he felt “this school made him the man he was today.” He went on to study Mathematics at Northern Illinois University. After graduation, he worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. and Merck where he retired.
Funeral
Memorial Mass is Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11:00am (CDT) at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, Illinois, 60540.
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Bob Montalbano
Bob Montalbano passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on February 26, 2024. Bob suffered a seven year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disease. Bob was a Chicago native and in recent years resided in Goodyear, Arizona. Beloved Husband of Patricia Ann, nee Pinzine for 56 years; Cherished Father of Denise Judith (Sean) Hayes; Devoted Papa of Emily Charlotte Hayes; Loving Brother of the late Sal (Kathy), Charles (Josephine), Gloria, and Marion Montalbano; Dear Son of the late Charles and Mary (Sucato) Montalbano. Sir Knight Bob was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. Bob was an active volunteer with St. Vincent dePaul and Kare Bears. He was loved dearly by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s name to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute are appreciated. For more information see, https://giveto.supportbarrow.org/donate-r.
Funeral
Family and friends will meet for a Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, at 11:00am on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Interment will be private.
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Margaret K. “Peggy” Nilles
After a vibrant and joyous life, Margaret (Peggy) Nilles died on Thursday, February 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family who played and sang her favorite songs to her as she peacefully passed on to her heavenly future.
Visitation
A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL from 3pm – 8pm.
Funeral
On Thursday, February 29th, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540, at 10:30am.
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Laurence Jefferson Curtin
Laurence Jefferson Curtin, “Larry”, age 50, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 20, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1973 in Houston, TX.
Larry is survived by his loving parents, Peter and Carolyn Curtin of Naperville, IL; his dear sisters, Janet (Richard) Blaney of Naperville, IL and Jennifer (Robert, Jr.) Curtin-Timm; his cherished nieces and nephew that he loved so much, Olivia and Charlotte Blaney, Abigail, Tyler and Taylor Timm.
Visitation
Visitation will be Sunday, February 25, 1:00-5:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 26, 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will be private.
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Charles A. Kerbs
Charles A. Kerbs, “Charlie” “Chas”, age 68, a resident of Naperville since 1989, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 18, 1955 in Chicago.
Visitation
Visitation will be Friday, February 16, 4:00-8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Funeral
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 17, 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will follow at Naperville Cemetery.
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Joseph J. Kane
Joseph J. Kane, age 94, U.S. Air Force veteran 1948-1949, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1957, passed to his eternal reward on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 19, 1929 to Mary Rita Kane (nee Carroll) and Joseph Patrick Kane in Chicago, IL. He was married to Dolores Stonehocker on August 28, 1954 and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2008.
Visitation
A visitation will be held Friday, February 2, 2024, 3:00-7:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville.
Funeral
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 3, 12:00 PM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL, 60540. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
Alexander Joseph Delulio
Alexander Joseph Delulio, age 75 of North Aurora, Illinois passed away January 16, 2024. He is survived by his children; Andrea McKeague, Alex J. Delulio II and Dana (Steve) Eickenberg, and former wife; Renate Delulio. He was the fun loving grandfather to Kayla, Maya & Sean McKeague, Alex R., Erich, Nicholas & Kailey Delulio and Heidi & Tommy Eickenberg, and loving sibling to Joseph (Marilyn) Delulio and Mary Jo (Guy) LeClaire.
Visitation
A visitation for Alexander will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL.
Funeral
Family and friends will meet at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville for an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 25. Interment will be private.