Joseph C. Caparelli, age 71, U.S. Navy Veteran, at rest May 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Dolores Caparelli (nee: DeBartolo). Loving father of Lisa Caparelli (Tom Ruff), and stepfather of Anna Marie Messina (Kosta Skaliotis) and Anthony Messina . Devoted grandfather of Nicolas and Luke Ruff, Mia, Isabella and Niko Skaliotis. Dear brother of Anthony (Rosemary) Caparelli. Joe was predeceased by his parents Armando and Carabina Caparelli and his brother Angelo (late Barbara) Caparelli. He is also cherished by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  

Visitation Saturday May 23^rd from 1:00 pm until the time of the Private Family Funeral Service 7:00 pm. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street, Willowbrook.

Consistent with the recommendations from the Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Board of Directors, we will be following the CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to any funerals and visitations. Please observe all current social distancing recommendations.

Edwin J. Wojciechowski (85), of Willowbrook, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020. 

Beloved husband to Jean (Krzystofiak), loving father to Susan (John) Alexander and (late) David Wenckunas, cherished grandfather to Nicole (Daniel) Herbin, Kristy Alexander, Eric Alexander, Bryan and Kevin Wenckunas and great-grandfather to Madeline and Jacob. 

Dear brother to Eugene (Barbara) Wojciechowski, (late) Leonard (Jackie) Wojciechowski, Lorraine Wojciechowski and Joann (George) Gorecki.  Devoted uncle to Marc, Jennifer, (late) Danny, Michael, Brian, Debbie, Lisa, Frank, Cathy, Lenny, Timmy, Kelly and Debbie and many great-nieces and nephews. 

Ed was a true family man who embraced all the young people who entered his life – his favorite activities with them were pumpkin carving, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and telling stories. He was also an avid fisherman with many great tales of going to Canada and Bass & Gill Club.  His passion was to bring life to his garden and knew where every plant or flower came from in his yard.  His love of travel brought him to many places worldwide, but his favorite trip was to Italy.  He will be missed by the many whose lives he touched.

Private family service at a future date due to COVID-19 restrictions.

In honor of Ed’s life, donations will be accepted by the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans at:  http://helpaveteran.org/donate

Arrangements entrusted to Adolf Funeral Home, 630-325-2300, www.adolfservices.com.

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Cheryl Elaine Nuzzo, nee Swieton, born September 6, 1941 passed away peacefully with her beloved husband of 58 years by her side on May 11, 2020, after a courageous 44 year battle with multiple sclerosis (MS).  Cheryl and Joe worked side by side for many years developing their corrugated manufacturing business and raising their daughters.  While growing up, Cheryl loved roller skating and dancing.  As a young mother she played softball, crocheted and was President of the Lyon’s Mother’s Club.  Later in life, Cheryl went to school to become a beautician and did hair in their home. Cheryl enjoyed trips to Las Vegas with close friends, and never met a slot machine she didn’t like. As her disease progressed, Cheryl became an avid news watcher, enjoyed books on tape and loved NFL football.  Joe and Cheryl are proud long time members of Ruth Lake Country Club and enjoyed years of socializing and Friday night dinners with their ever growing group of friends.  Cheryl was a true lover of people, put everyone before herself and always wanted to make sure you were okay.  Cheryl was thoughtful with cards and phone calls and let the people in her life know they were important to her. No matter what MS threw Cheryl’s way, she never complained and her strength never waived.  Her greatest joys were her grandsons and she was proud beyond belief.  The smiles they brought to her face were like none other. 

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Joe Nuzzo and their two daughters, Sandra Nuzzo and Michelle (David) Johnson and their three grandsons Ryan, Grant and Drew Johnson. She will be missed by her sister, Patricia Powell and her sister-in-law, Diana Nuzzo.  Cheryl was the loving aunt of PJ (Ann) Nuzzo, John (Jenna) Nuzzo, Dianna (Terry) O’Neil, Gina (Ned) Khan, Christy Helmick Cosio, David Helmick and was a very special Godmother to Gina (Sam) Nuzzo.  She was the great aunt of Gia Kehoe, Jennifer O’Neil and Marisa, Bobby, Adriana and Raylan Nuzzo.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Elaine Karakas and Theodore Swieton, her sister, Joan Nemec, her mother and father in-law, Pat and Margaret Nuzzo and her brother-in-law, Robert Nuzzo.

There will be a private service at Adolf Funeral Home in Willowbrook and a memorial service at a later date.   Cheryl will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleums in Hillside, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National MS Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate

Ubaldina Meraz Chaidez, age 84, at rest May 7, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Manuel.  Loving Mother of Martha (Paul) Tucker and Norma (Lazaros) Piskopos.  Loving grandmother of Alejandro Hernandez, Vanessa (Edgar) Gonzalez, Dionysios and Angelica Piskopos.  Loving great-grandmother of Veronica Hernandez. Visitation Sunday, May 10, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2921 S. Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL. 

Henry Ziemba age 96. Born and raised in NW Indiana, Hank, a WWII veteran, graduated from Indiana University and enjoyed a 35-year career as a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch, retiring as a VP in 1985. He and his beloved wife of 64 years Joan (nee Schaberg) moved to Clarendon Hills in 1958 and raised their three daughters there.

He maintained a beautiful yard and took great pride in his flower gardens. Hank was an avid reader and a lifelong learner who often amazed family and friends with his in-depth knowledge on a wide range of esoteric topics. He kept up with current events and one never had to wonder where he stood on any given subject. He particularly enjoyed reading history and philosophy and talking about the market and world events. He never lost his passion for the stock market and managed his own account until he died, on May 4, 2020. His greatest passion, however, was for his loving family who will forever cherish his memory.

He is predeceased by his brothers Edmund and Mitchell. Hank is survived by his wife, Joan; his three daughters, Amy Proegler (Mark), Susan Volkmann (Will) and Martha Cook (Jim); and his seven grandsons, Adam Proegler (Margaret), Henry Proegler, William Volkmann, Charlie Volkmann (Jackie), Andrew Volkmann, Spencer Cook, and Matthew Cook.

Private family service. Memorials to The Friends of the Library, Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 North Prospect Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.  

Arrangements entrusted to Adolf Funeral Home, 630-325-2300, www.adolfservices.com.

In Loving Memory

Roger Francis Just of Willowbrook, IL formerly of La Grange Park, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28.

Roger, 93, born in LaSalle-Peru, IL, was a loving husband of 50 years to Mary Jean, was a devoted and caring father of six children, and dearly loved his fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Roger dedicated more than six decades of his life working for the freight industry and served his country in the Navy during WWII. He was also an avid gardener who always had a yard adorned with beautiful flowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella (Krolak) Just, his wife Mary Jean (Shields), and his brother Donald Just.

Roger is survived by his children, Mary Lynn (Steve) Capouch, Beth Ann (Craig) Scott, Susan (James) Schlindwein, William (Susan), Gregory (Sandra), Cheryl (Tony) Napoli; his grandchildren Andy, Cathleen and Thomas Capouch, Matthew (Kelly) and Gavin Scott, Daniel (Alex), Ann Marie (Ryan) Schiller and Susie Schlindwein, Nicholas, Kerry, Alexandra, Lauren and Mark Just, and Gabriella Napoli; his great grandchildren Emma and Madelyn Schiller; his brother Richard Just; and his many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private.

Memorials may be made to Hinsdale Hospital Foundation- Area of Highest and Greatest Need, 120 N Oak Street Hinsdale, IL 60521. Please indicate that your gift is in memorial of Roger Just. Donations will benefit the doctors and nurses who are bravely fighting COVID-19 and who took excellent care of Roger.

Arrangements entrusted to Adolf Funeral Home, 630-325-2300, www.adolfservices.com.

Thomas J. Ryder, age 78, at rest April 28, 2020 in FL, formerly of Western Springs. Beloved husband of Marcellyn (Marcy) nee Domagala.   Loving son of the late John and Frances Rydzewski; brother of the late Dorothy Rydzewski. Services have been held.  Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Julie Ann Ciric

1967-2020

Julie Ann Ciric, 52, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2020, at her home, following a 5-year battle with cancer. She was employed at Walgreens for 34 years. A proud member of HBA and Team Phoenix.

Julie is survived by her husband, Djura Ciric; son, Jake Ciric; and her parents, John and Judith Magnus; brother John Magnus; she is further survived by other loving family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11th at Adolf Funeral Home in Berwyn from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Conrado L. Cachola, age 83, at rest April 26, 2020. Loving husband of Rosario J. Cachola. Beloved father of Maria Aurora Cachola, Maria Araceli Cachola and Maria Bella (Leonard) Par. Cherished grandfather of Sean Par, Darren Par, Claire Par, and Justin Par. He was the oldest of four brothers and two sisters.  Conrado loved to play bingo, he played the saxophone, clarinet and violin and also belonged to a singing band. He graduated in the Philippines with a degree in accounting and was a scholar at University of the East. Conrado was a strong man who continued to fight even when he was critically ill. He took the last chance to say goodbye to his loved ones when the paramedics dispatched him to a different location which is their “house” instead of bringing him to a different facility. He was such a great person, he was always with a smile, a loving husband to his wife and the best “Papa” to his kids. He will live on in our memories forever.

Services conducted by Rev. Matthew Nemchausky