RAYMOND J. KENNEDY
Born: December 25, 1924
Died: April 15, 2019
Funeral Service: Friday, April 19, 2019
12:00 pm
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL

Raymond “Ray” J. Kennedy, 94, a resident of Schaumburg for 5 years and formerly of River Grove for 44 years, was born on December 25, 1924 in Chicago to the late Patrick and the late Stella (nee Bernoudy), and passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 in Schaumburg. Ray was a proud US Navy Veteran and Carpenter of Union #181. He loved golf, fishing and music.

Ray was the adoring husband of 73 years of Vera (nee Joseph); loving father of Susan Mestjian and Nancy Puchner; proud grandfather of Elizabeth Sheehan-Webster, Deirdre Sheehan-Franklin, Abby and Michael Puchner; beloved great-grandfather of Liam, Beatrice, Harrison and Eloise Franklin and Alexander Webster; dear friend to many. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

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DANA LA MONTE
Visitation: Sunday, April 14, 2019
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (service starting at 7:30 pm)
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Monday, April 15, 2019
Prayers begin at 10:00 am at Michaels proceeding to
Interment: All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL

Dana La Monte, 92, was a resident of Elk Grove Village. She was lovingly known as “Big G”, her lifelong interests include cooking, playing bingo and cards, and being surrounded by loved ones.

Dana was the loving wife of the late Ciro; beloved mother of Susan (Bruce) Meyer and Barbara; proud grandmother of Michael (Jennifer), Matthew (Julia) and Steven; cherished great-grandmother of Cohen, Samantha, Jonas and Maxine; dear friend to many. Dana is preceded in death by her parents and sisters. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dana’s name can be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and click “Donate.”

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JEFFREY J. GIEREK
Born: March 31, 1967
Died: April 8, 2019
Visitation: Thursday, April 11, 2019
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Friday, April 12, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:15 am at Michaels
Mass begins at 10:00 am at
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Interment: All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL

Jeffrey J. Gierek, 52, a resident of Schaumburg for 24 years and formerly of Chicago was born on March 31, 1967 in Chicago to Jim, Sr. and Florence (nee Soreng), and passed away suddenly on April 8, 2019 at his home in Schaumburg. Jeffrey was a proud employee of the Illinois Tollway Authority and enjoyed playing softball and hockey.

Jeffrey was the loving brother of James, Jr. (Julie), Joel (Barbara) and Jamie (Edward) Stelmachowski; fond uncle of John, Kevin, his godson Michael and Lindsey; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Jeffrey’s name to Shriner’s Hospital for Children donate or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,  and click “Donate Now”.

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JAMES M. CASSINELLI
Born: December 26, 1924
Died: April 3, 2019
Visitation: Monday, April 8, 2019
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Mass: Immediately following visitation & prayers
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Interment: Private

James M. Cassinelli, 94, a resident of Schaumburg for 42 years and formerly of Des Plaines was born on December 26, 1924 in Chicago to the late James and the late Helen (nee Peters) and passed away on April 3, 2019 in Schaumburg. James was a World War II United States Navy Veteran and proudly served on USS Edgar G. Chase DE-16. James enjoyed spending time with his family, cars, going to garage sales and IHOP.

James was the adoring husband of 71 years of Ursula (nee Wolter); loving father of James (Janine) and Robert (Barbara); proud grandfather of Chad and Benjamin; dear friend to many. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

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MARY ANNE F. BRUNO
Born: April 18, 1936
Died: March 30, 2019
Visitation: Thursday, April 4, 2019
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Mass: Friday, April 5, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:15 am at Michaels Funeral Home
Mass begins at 10:00 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL

Mary Anne F. Bruno (nee Donatello), 82, a resident of Schaumburg was born on April 18, 1936 in Chicago to the late Frank and the late Mary (nee Lamantia) and passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019 in Schaumburg. Adoring wife of the late Pete Sr.; loving mother of Peter Jr. (Patricia); proud grandmother of Peter III and Michael; beloved sister of the late Jeanette Crissie and the late Frank Donatello Jr.; dear friend to many. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

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ROBERTA A. KAPOUN
Born: May 7, 1963
Died: March 28, 2019
Visitation: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Celebration of Life Service: Thursday, April 4, 2019
10:00 am at Michaels Funeral Home
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL

Roberta A. Kapoun was born on May 7, 1963 in Glenview to Robert and Jeanne (nee Polusny) and passed away on March 28, 2019 in Woodstock, IL.

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JAMES F. COLLINS
Born: February 6, 1948
Died: March 19, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:45 am
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Memorial Mass: Begins at 12:00 pm
Inurnment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL

James F. Collins, 71, a resident of Schaumburg was born on February 6, 1948 in Oak Park to the late Thomas and the late Kathleen (Nee Efting), and passed away on March 19, 2019 in Elk Grove Village. James was the loving brother of Elleen Oliver, John, Edward and the late Thomas Collins; dear friend to many. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

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JANINA STYRYLSKI
Born: October 10, 1928
Died: March 20, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Friday, April 12, 2019
9:00 am
Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg
Memorial Mass: Begins at 10:00 am
Inurnment: Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL

Janina Styrylski (nee Cybulski), 90, was born on October 10, 1928 in Poland to the late Stanislaw and the late Natalia (nee Rocka) and passed away March 20, 2019 in Elk Grove Village.
Janina was the loving wife of the late Joseph; adoring mother of Anna (Mark) Okrzesik and Irene Klarich; beloved grandmother of Carrie (Philip) Watson and Michelle Klarich; fond sister of John (Ann) Cybulski and the late Irene (Stanislaw) Szlafarski; Great-Grandmother to Sophia, Josiah and Elijah, Beloved Aunt and dear friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Janina’s name can be made to Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence, 901 Martha Street, Elk Grove Village IL 60007.

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MARIE E. WASH
Born: April 29, 1919
Died: March 18, 2019
Visitation: Thursday, March 21, 2019
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Friday, March 22, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:15 am at Michaels Funeral Home
Mass begins at 10:00 am at
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Interment: Held privately at later date

Marie E. Wash (nee Willard), 99, a resident of Schaumburg was born on April 29, 1919 in Charlotte, Michigan to the late Louis and the late Christine (nee Van Grimbergen), and passed away March 18, 2019 in Schaumburg.

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PATRICIA A. BACKLUND
Born: October 22, 1949
Died: March 16, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Friday, March 29, 2019
9:30 am
Memorial Mass: Begins at 11:00 am
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Patricia A. Backlund (nee Stulik), 69, a resident of Schaumburg and formerly of Chicago was born on October 22, 1949 in Chicago to the late Joseph and the late Lorraine (nee O’niell), and passed away on March 16, 2019 in Elk Grove Village. Patricia enjoyed painting, reading, the arts, spending time with her family, crossword puzzles, going to Vegas and the boats and she was a big time foodie.

Patricia was the loving sister of Linda Kapsa and Mary (Howard) Krick; beloved aunt of Kelsey and Michelle Krick; dear friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

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SHIRLEY A. DALEY
Born: March 31, 1947
Died: March 18, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Wednesday, March 20, 2019
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Shirley A. Daley, 71, a resident of Schaumburg, was born on March 31, 1947 in Chicago to the late Theodore Patronski and the late Eleanor (nee Tarczan), and passed away on March 18, 2019 in Schaumburg.

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TERESA A. STEPHENS
Born: August 28, 1956
Died: March 11, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Saturday, March 16, 2019
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Inurnment: to be held at a later date

Teresa A. Stephens (nee Maudlin), 62, a resident of Hoffman Estates for 53 years was born on March 28, 1956 in Danville, and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019 in Hoffman Estates.

Teresa was the loving wife of over 20 years to the late Mark; adoring mother of Paul Dooley and Susan (Ross) O’Connell; beloved daughter of Paul (and Eileen Rahn) and the late Bonita (nee Wills) fond sister of Mary Moltzan and Cherri Doud; dear friend to many, especially to Lisa Spanos. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

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