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Peter W. Jablonka, 83, of Chicago passed away on April 11, 2024. He was born in Poland on January 5, 1941 to the late Wilhelm and Adela Jablonka. Peter is survived by his loving family. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12pm noon at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120.
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Demetrius (Jim) Andressakis, 77, of Huntley, IL passed away on March 28, 2024. He was born November 22, 1946 in Galaxidi, Greece to Anargyros and Chrysoula. His father was a lighthouse keeper (a branch of the Greek Navy), as well as a fisherman. His mother lovingly raised him and his sister, Irini. She also acted as "first-mate" for all of the fishing activities that her husband engaged in. The family spent their summers at various lighthouses depending on where Anargyros was assigned. His mother was from a small seaside village and inherited land with olive orchards which the family harvested every fall to produce their own olive oil. Jim often scheduled his vacations in the fall to be there for olive picking. Even after he retired, he and Lois would go to help his sister and family during the olive harvest. Just like his father, Jim had a passion for fishing and a love of the sea. He continued in his father's footsteps when he inherited his father's fishing boat and nets. Because of his love of the sea, he chose to serve in the Greek Navy. He later became a marine engineer working for the Onassis Shipping Company. While he was working in the Merchant Marine, his ship was docked in Aruba which is where he met his future wife, Lois. Jim eventually left the Merchant Marine and moved to Cleveland, OH. He and Lois were married December 28, 1973 and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Jim began
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Ildefonso Santos Mercado, 72, of North Barrington passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on February 10, 1952 to the late Juan and Felicia. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 12 noon at Mount Olive Cemetery, 3800 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60634. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Our loving mother and grandmother, Despina Bezaitis (nee Valavanis), 89, of Chicago passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. She was born in Siderokastro, Greece, on December 15, 1934, to Panaiotis and Magdalene Valavanis. Despina was a resilient woman who immigrated to the US to support her family. She met her husband John in 1963 in Chicago and they were married the following year. Over the course of her life, she maintained a warm home, a beautiful garden, and hosted parties full of food and music. She loved to be busy, to play games, and to create and her children and grandchildren benefited from these traits. Each will forever remember walks in the Botanic Gardens, cooking with yiayia or enjoying the delicious results, watching her knit a beautiful blanket for a family member or for a newborn she’d never met. She channeled ambition through her family members, always emphasizing the need to stay positive. Her support for her husband’s career and for her children’s growth was immutable. Her favorite role though truly was as a grandmother. She was enthusiastic to be summoned to help care for the grandchildren whether in Evanston, Illinois or in Portland, Oregon, and to receive them in her home which she did repeatedly for each and every one. Despina will always be remembered for her warmth and generosity. Her life was organized around her family and closest friends. Her final years included a special relationship with her friend Vildana Hadzalic. Over the course of her life,
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Shirley A. Hallaron, 81, of Chicago passed away on March 21, 2024. She was born in Jamaica on November 18, 1942 to the late Felix and Adela Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas. Services will be private. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Georgia Michelle Loukas, 45, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1978 in Chicago. Cherished daughter of Michael and Dr. Maria Loukas; Loving sister of Dr. Thanasi and Leonidas Nicky (Christy) Loukas; Dearest aunt/godmother of Michael and aunt of Pericles Loukas; Beloved niece, cousin, godmother, and friend to many both in the United States and Greece.
Georgia was full of love and had a flair for design. Her passion fueled her career as a successful interior designer that combined her love for contemporary and modern art. Georgia was devoted to her family and always a constant help and support to all. She lived life to the fullest and brought joy to everyone she met. She took pride in her Hellenic and Cretan heritage, and she touched many lives. Georgia will be deeply missed by all. May her memory be eternal.
Visitation will be Friday, March 15, 2024 from 5-8pm at Matz Mt. Prospect Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11am at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church, 1207 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pancretan Association of America c/o Philanthropic Fund.
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Vilma Cooney, 96, of Chicago passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born in Chicago on June 13, 1927 to the late Anton and Wilhelmina Deutsch. Services will be private. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. 847-302-7176
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Theodore Limperis, 86, of Highland Park passed away on February 13, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1937 in Athens, Greece to the late Efthimios and Panagiota Limperis.
Beloved husband of the late Maria; Devoted father of Jodie Limperis and Steve (Tina) Limperis; Loving pappou of Lexie and Tommy; Dear brother of George, the late Vasili, the late Taki and the late Simos.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11am at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL 60076. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Kenneth M. Bradich, 84, of Chicago passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born in Chicago on November 11, 1939 to the late Joseph and Dorothy Bradich. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Demitrius C. Kaplantzes, 31, of Bartlett passed away on January 19, 2024. He was born in Glendale, IL on September 21, 1992 to Chris Kaplantzes and Maria Seremetis. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 12:30-2:30pm at Swan Lake Chaple (located in Ridgewood Memorial Park, 9900 N. Milwaukee Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016.) Entombment will follow. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Basiliki Kanavoutsis, 89, of Des Plaines passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born in Lesvos, Greece on November 1, 1934 to the late Panagioti and Katherine Hatzipetros. Beloved wife of the late Georgios; Loving mother of Mary (Lester) Interrante and Michael (Angie) Kais; Devoted yiayia of Nicholas, Vanessa, Natalie (Matt) Malcolm, Alexander and Zoe; Great grandmother of Caleb and Melanie; Dear sister of Theodore Hatzipetros and Anna Kosteltos; Fond aunt of many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine and sister, Victoria Filides. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11am at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles, IL 60714. Interment will follow at Town of Maine Cemetery. Visitation will be at church from 10am until the time of service. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Ellis Hughes, 62, of Chicago passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born in Coahoma, MS on October 2, 1961 to Ellis and Augusta Hughes. Services will be private. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services 847-302-7176
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Erma Anna (Sippel) Danner, 94, passed away on December 19, 2023 at her home in Glenview, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones. Erma was born on June 29, 1929 in St. Joe, WI to August Sippel and Isabella (Lefeber). She attended St. Mary Catholic School in Marytown through the 6th grade. At the age of 16, Erma’s ‘Wanderlust’ and spirit of adventure led her to Glenview IL. Working as a nanny, a soda jerk, and then in a card factory, her strong work ethic allowed her to purchase a small mobile home and car. On May 27th 1950 Erma married Mahlon “Danny” Danner at the Immaculate Conception Church in Glenview, Illinois. Together they raised 5 children and lived next to the Glenview Naval Base, where Danny was stationed. For additional income Erma and Danny started the Twin County Landscaping. Over time an opportunity developed to clean out military housing for reassigned personnel. Salvaged items accumulated and the need for a storage facility was born. In 1967 they purchased a building in Grayslake, IL which would become their base of operations. In addition to selling items out of the Grayslake facility, weekly auctions were held with the whole family graduating from Auctioneer School. Future expansion of their business saw the purchasing of an old garage in Pipe, WI which would become the Pipe Auction Barn. After Danny’s passing, Erma, always resourceful, started driving school buses for the Glenview School District for a time. After the auction centers eventually were sold,
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Michael Wolf O’Connor, 33, of Chicago passed away suddenly on Christmas Day. He was born in Chicago on June 18, 1990 to Michael and Valentina O’Connor. He graduated from Mt. Carmel in 2008 where he wrestled, boxed and wrote for the journalism team. Michael loved the outdoors, skiing, hiking, golfing and working out. Michael was a writer who knew how to make everyone laugh. He was a natural jokester who was never scared to push the boundaries. He loved his family and they will miss the times they traveled. His family will treasure the memories of traveling to Romania, Wisconsin and touring the west. He is survived by his parents; siblings, George (Patricia), Maria, Martin (Anne); nieces, Destiny and Bryanna; and cousin to the Doyle family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Radu and Victoria Lupu and Charles and Margaret O’Connor.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 9am at Matz Mt. Prospect Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Visitation will be from 9-11am before proceeding to St. Luke Cemetery for burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 55 E. Jackson Blvd., #409, Chicago, IL 60604. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176 or www.demerosfh.com
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Alfred Rooks, 76, of Chicago passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN on July 3, 1947. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Sharon Diane Picazo, 80, of Chicago passed away on December 22, 2023. She was born in Chicago on August 19, 1943 to the late Francis and Mildred Herbst. Services will be held at a later date.
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Konstantina Nastou, 32, of San Francisco passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born in Greece on October 7, 1991 to Konstantinos and Anastasia Nastos. Services will be held in Greece.
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Eleni Vardalos, 63, of Wheeling passed away on December 21, 2023. She was born in Greece on November 11, 1960 to Elias and Georgia Theodoropoulos. Services will be held in Greece. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Anita J. Kalpedis, 65, of Harwood Heights passed away on December 16, 2023. She was born in Chicago on April 21, 1958 to Kostas and Catrina Kalpedis. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 4-6pm at River Woods Funeral Chapels. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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William G. Miedema, 73, of Rockford passed away on November 23, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1950 to William and Dorothy. Inurnment will be held at a later date. For information, please call 847-302-7176 or
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Margarita Villafane, 71, of Chicago passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born in San Lorenzo, PR on January 19, 1952 to the late Jesus and Bernalda Gonzalez. Services will be held in Puerto Rico. For information, please call 847-302-7176 or
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Diane C. Dabul, 70, of Chicago passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born in Chicago on September 7, 1953. Diane worked as a paramedic/emergency department tech for several years at Community First Medical Center. In her spare time, she would cook, garden and read mystery books. She is survived by her sons, Matthew J. and Jordan M. Dabul-Freels. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10AM at St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, 5136 N. Nottingham Ave., Chicago, IL 60656. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176 or www.demerosfh.com
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James Alex Tottas, 85, of Itasca passed away on November 14, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Greece ln January 4, 1938 to the late Alexander and Evmofia. Beloved husband of Zoe; Loving father of Frances (Pashalis Chasiotis) Tottas, Georgia (Pavlo Lazaridis) Tottas, Patty (Panos Mavrofridis) Tottas; Devoted pappou of Christina Gouvatsou, Konstantinos Chasiotis, Yianni Mavrofridis, Dimitri Mavrofridis, Mario Lazaridis and Dimitri Lazaridis. Services will be held in Greece. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176 or www.demerosfh.com
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George Andreas Papazafeiropoulos, 59, of Waukegan passed away on November 3, 2023. He was born in Greece on June 4, 1964 to Andreas and Aphrodite. Beloved father of Andreas (Sasha), Jianna (Jack), and Aphrodite; Cherished pappou of Penelope and Yanni; Loving brother of Maria (Spiros) and Giannis (Kanela); Former husband of Helen.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 4-8pm at Riverwoods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Burial will be held in Vytina, Greece. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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Ruth Ann Moore, 90, of Evanston passed away on October 28, 2023. She was born in Rockford to the late Jalmer and Gladys Fern. Services will be private. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services 847-302-7176
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Bernest Eb, 93, of Lincolnwood passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born in Greece on August 15, 1930 to the late Anthemos and Ourania Eleftheriadis.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11am at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will follow at Ridgewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at church from 10am until the time of service. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services. For information, please call 847-302-7176
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