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FOR SALE - 8’ WOOD ANTIQUE

TOBOGGAN WITH PAD. Asking $125. Call Bill at 708-453-4209

FOR SALE BRIGGS AND STRATTON 6.5

HP GAS LAWN MOWER ENGINE. $25. 708-453-4209

FOR RENT - NORTHWEST O’HARE 2

BEDROOM APARTMENT. NO PETS NO SMOKING. 4 occupants only. Onsite parking. Laundry, storage, new flooring. Utilities included except electric. Application and credentials required. January 1st occupancy. $1500/month. Further Info 708-651-9042 Leave full name and phone number.

NEED CASH FAST?

Paying 14 times face value for Silver coins! Senior citizens get 10% more! Call Roman 847-924-4670

FOR SALE - 3 GRAVE SITES. WILL

DISCOUNT – Located in Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Northlake. Market Price $1,650/each. Asking $1,400/each or make an offer. Contact Charles at 480-603-6704. FOR SALE - OLD ANVIL - 10.5 INCHES x 3.5 INCHES $25. 773-504-1399. FOR SALE - CAKE TOPPER - WITH WHITE SWANS, FLOWERS, NETTING, RIBBON, $15. 773-504-1399. FOR SALE - ALPACA RUG - NATUARAL OFF WHITE, ABOUT 54 INCHES BY 68 INCHES, $250. 773-504-1399.

FOR SALE - BLACK OBLONG DINING

SET - barely used. Comes with five chairs and in great condition. Already disassembled for easy pickup. $250 OBO. Call. 847-452-7467 for more details.

FOR SALE - N-GAUGE 4X12 TRAIN SET

- 16 switch tracks, 8 engines and 100 cars. Can run three trains at same time. Asking $1,700 847-845-9727.

FOR SALE - 2001 CHEVY VENTRA MINI

VAN – 100K + miles. Needs mechanical work but in otherwise excellent condition. Nonsmoker. Call for more details. 847-508-1980. FOR SALE - 6’ OAK CURIO CABINET $60 – 847-678-0450

FOR SALE - 3 DRAWER WOODEN DESK

$25 – 847-678-0450

FOR SALE - 4 SLIGHTLY USED NAIL

GUNS. Great for roofers or other construction workers. Reasonably priced. Call 847-671-0020.

FOR SALE - ASSORTED ARCHERY

ITEMS – 2 Releases (1 Cobro and 1 Trufire), 6 Broadheads, 1 Bitzenburger Fletching Tool, 6-8 Field Tips, 1 Arrow Rest, 1 Fletching Glu, 1 Camo Stabilizer. $140 for lot or will separate. Call Fred at 708-297-1916.

SERVICES OFFERED

FINANCIAL Partnership Financial Credit Union,-2701 N. 25th Avenue, Franklin Park 847-455-8440, mypfcu.org TOWING SERVICES  Vic’s Towing Company, Inc. 847-233-0733, vicstowingcompany.com CATERING Grand Stand Pizza-Pizza, Catering, Senior Discounts 847-451-1155 COMPUTER REPAIR KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820 The Computer Wizards.

WANTED

WANT TO BUY   Old wood or plastic fishing lures in original boxes but loose is fine also. Anything related to fishing such as reels,rods etc. Contact Capt. Ron at 773-775-7574. WANTED TO BUY   Old slot and vending machines. Good price paid (cash). Call Lou 773-774-3307

IN MEMORY

DIANE (LATORIA) BLUTHARDT –

Diane Rose (Latoria) Bluthardt, 79, resident of Weeki Wachee, FL, passed away on November 11, 2021. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Bluthardt, Jr., and son, Daniel Edward Bluthardt, as well as her parents Rocco and Ethel (Kotlow) Latoria. Diane is survived by her son, Brent (Christine Hall), 4 grandchildren: Rocco, Brittany, Lauren, and Amanda, daughterin-law, Caroline Bluthardt, and her sisters, Donna (Tom) Itrich, and Lisa (Gary) Palmer along with her 7 nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Buddy. Diane graduated from East Leyden High School – Class of 1960 and the University of Wisconsin – Madison – Class of 1964. She was a dedicated public servant for many years holding the elected offices of Leyden Township Clerk and Schiller Park

WANTED TO BUY OLD TOYS

Sport Cards Comic Books Hot Wheels Matchbox Model Kits Vintage Automobiles Mini-bikes Guitars • Records Artwork • GI Joe Barbies • Jordan Lures Advertising, etc.

District 81 School Board Member. She also served the public as the Director of the Vilas County Commission on Aging and Leyden Township Senior Citizen Coordinator. Diane was a long-time resident of Schiller Park, IL and Eagle River, WI. She was known for being a trusted colleague and passionate leader of the communities she belonged to. She was cherished by many, loved by all, and her spunky personality will be dearly missed. Services were held.

FRANCIS A.

ONORATI – July 19, 1926 ~ December 7, 2021 (age 95). Francis Augustine Onorati (Frank or Bud) passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at the age of 95. He was born July 19, 1926, in Blanford, IN. to Francis (Jimmie) Onorati and Mary Taparo, and grew up in nearby Paris, IL. Frank is survived by daughter Jane of Forest Park, IL; his wife Sally of Melrose Park, IL; and 3 grandchildren: Eric Wondra of Hudson, WI and Jake and Sara Wondra of Minneapolis, MN. He is preceded in death by both parents, his daughter Susan L. Wondra, granddaughter Lisa Wondra, and half-brother Fred Onorati. Frank joined the Navy during WWII when a junior in high school, and then returned to finish high school and begin college studies while in the local army national guard unit. His unit was later activated for the Korean War, and attended officer training at Fort Benning, GA. After getting married in Paris, IL, he was sent overseas to Korea with the 40th division as a second lieutenant. Frank was very proud of his military service, and in retirement was a member of the Illinois Police Reserves, local combat leagues, and a firearms instructor and rangemaster. Frank spent most of his teaching career at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, IL, first as a chemistry and math teacher, and later as the school’s audiovisual director. Photography was a life-long love for him, and he donated his services as a photographer to local governments, public libraries, and many people in his community. In his early 50’s, Frank took up motocross racing against competitors some 30 years younger than him. Services were held.

MARIA P. FIORE

– of Des Plaines was born on November 11, 1934 in Sicily to the late Joseph and Maria Luisa (nee Vitale) Picciotto and passed away at the age of 87 on December 31, 2021. Maria was the beloved mother of Anna Luisa (Philippe) Fiore, and Vito J. Fiore; dear sister to the late Antonina (John) Sofia, the late Vincenzo Picciotto, the late Alphonso Picciotto, and the late Pino Picciotto; loving aunt to Maria and Joseph Palmisano, Jacquelyn Palmisano, Andrea Palmisano, Joe Palmisano, and John Palmisano; and beloved great great aunt to eight amazing nieces and nephews. She will be missed dearly. Services were held.

Congratulations! FEBRUARY 20

Happy 34th Anniversary

Tom and Sue Piltaver CONGRATULATIONS!

Wesley Paul Piltaver was born to John and Cassie Piltaver of Lombard on December 31, 2021 at 4:23 pm weighing in at 3 lbs. 11oz. and 15.2” long. His early arrival took his parents by surprise and he is getting stronger every day while staying at Elmhurst Hospital’s NICU. Proud grandparents are John and Barbara Piltaver of Schiller Park and Dan and Melba Martin of Olney, Maryland. Great-grandparents include Eugene and Elizabeth Piltaver of Franklin Park along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Best wishes to the happy family!

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Tamales • Custom Cakes Cookies • Cupcakes Specialty Sandwiches Specialty Coffees CLASSIC SYMBOLS OF LOVE Valentine’s Day symbols like heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, Cupid shooting his arrow and bouquets of CICERO roses are ubiquitous come February. Each of those 5920 Cermak Rd. symbols is meant to signify the love individuals have for 708-222-1314 their significant others, but perhaps no Valentine’s Day FRANKLIN PARK 9667 Franklin Ave. 847-455-7658 image is more symbolic of love than doves. According to LiveScience.com, doves have been a symbol of love since the Middle Ages, when many people believed birds chose their mates on Valentine’s Day. But the history of doves and their affiliation with love dates back even further and can be traced to the days of Greek mythology. Aphrodite is the goddess of love in Greek mythology, and she is often depicted as being surrounded by doves. Doves’ own traits also have helped them become symbols of love, as LiveScience.com notes that male doves help their female partners Honest Al • 773-968-5015 aracelysbakery.net incubate and tend to their young, bolstering their image as caring, loving birds.