St. Cornelius Church

01/30/2026

View Rev. Edwin D. Pacocha's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/17/2025

We are saddened to share news that Hansei Archambault passed away on December 22, 2024. Hansei was the mother of Peter (Class of 1998) and Lauren (Class of 2000). Her granddaughter, Sophia, was a student in the preschool and kindergarten programs.

Hansei was a proud and dedicated faculty member of St. Cornelius School for over 20 years. She served in many capacities but is best known as the Kindergarten Teacher's Aide where she assisted both the teacher and students. She also shared her expertise as a seamstress in making many of the costumes worn in the annual Kindergarten Christmas Pageant.

Hansei and her husband Richard, an active member of the Holy Name Society, were long time parishioners of St. Cornelius and were tireless in supporting the community in every way possible.

Please find Hansei's death notice below. Services will be held at a later time and information will be shared as available. Please keep Hansei and the Archambault family in your prayers during this time of loss and sadness.

https://www.colonialfuneral.com/obituaries/Hansei-E-Archambault?obId=34255309

09/11/2024

Please see the attached regarding the death of Patricia Steibing. Patti was the adoring mother of Rachel (Class of 2005) and Amy (Class of 2013). She was also the beloved wife of Walt Steibing. Together, they were immense advocates of the school and parish.

Please keep the Steibing family and the soul of Patricia in your prayers.

View Patricia Ann Steibing's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

04/30/2024

Dear Alumni and Friends,

We are saddened to report the passing of Ed Bastian. Ed was a tremendous supporter of St. Cornelius Parish and School. He was the father of the late Michael (Class of 1974), Kathleen (Class of 1976), Joseph (Class of 1979) and Margaret (Class of 1986).

Details on Ed's wake (Thursday) and funeral (Friday) can be found in the attached link. Please keep the Bastian family in your prayers during this time of sorrow and loss.

"Holy is your name...In your mercy you are mindful of the people you have chosen"--David Haas

Eternal rest grant unto Ed, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Bastian, Edward, Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father of Kathleen Manuel Gutierrez, Joseph Jennifer Bastian, Margaret Jason Maurer and the late Michael. Dear father- in- law of Erin Bastian. Cherished grandfather of Nora, Andrew, Nathan, Shea, Sean, Grace, Clare, Isabelle and Nicholas...

04/04/2024

Fun stuff!

St. Cornelius lifelong parishioner and cantor, Sue Sentowski, and former music director, Ace Gangoso, will be performing with The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest Chorus this Sunday, April 7th at 4pm at Concordia University's Chapel (7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305).

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. They are performing Franz Liszt Missa Solemnis, which has not been performed in the US since 1880. It's a beautiful piece many will enjoy.

The link to purchase tickets is attached here. Please show your support for these dedicated and talented musicians.

03/19/2024

Dear Alumni and Friends,

With sadness, we share news of the passing of Bernadette Travers Colletti. Bernadette was the wife of Michael Colletti, Sr. and the daughter of long-time parishioner Margaret and the late Charles Travers.

She was the sister of the late Patrick Travers, Tim Travers, Mike Travers, Cassie Travers O'Connor, Margie Travers Needlemen, Terry Travers (Class of 1972), Mary Teresa Travers (Class of 1973), Norah Travers O'Connor (Class of 1975), the late Tommy Travers (Class of 1976), Rita Travers Skelton (Class of 1977), Barbara Travers (Class of 1980), Rosie Travers Gillespie (Class of 1981), Aidan Travers (Class of 1982) and Sheila Travers (Class of 1985).

Bernadette was the mother of Michael (Class of 1994), Matthew (Class of 2000), Alyssa (Class of 2002) and Anna Gliffe (Class of 2004) and the aunt of Brendan (Class of 2003) and Mairead Skelton (Class of 2014).

She was also the proud leader of the Saint Cornelius Girl Scout Troops for over 20 years and led the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Chapter in securing the highest number of Gold Award recipients.

Bernadette’s arrangements are as follows:

Visitation: Thursday, March 21, 2024
3:00pm-8:00pm
Cumberland Chapels
8300 W. Lawrence Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Funeral: Friday, March 22, 2024
10:00am
Queen of All Saints Basilica
6280 N. Sauganash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
Interment to follow:
Queen of Heaven Cemetery
1400 S. Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162

For complete details, please follow the attached link.

We ask that you keep the Travers and Colletti families, especially Bernadette’s mother Marge, her husband Mike and her children in your prayers during this time of mourning and great loss. May Bernadette’s soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

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03/18/2024

Please see the attached Obituary for Lorraine Piasecki.

Lorraine was the mother of Veronica Piasecki (Class of 1970), Andrew Piasecki (Class of 1972) and Maribeth Piasecki Gaughan (Class of 1975).

All events take place this Friday, March 22, 24.

Visitation: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Celebration of Life: 11:00 AM
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church
6020 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Burial: 12:15 PM
St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery
6800 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714

Please pray for the Piasecki family during this time of loss. May Mrs. Piasecki and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

View Lorraine M. Piasecki's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/11/2024

https://memorials.cumberlandchapels.com/father-daniel-fallon/5393683/index.php

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03/10/2024

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you; you will bear much fruit”
–John 15:5

Last evening, Saturday March 9th, Rev. Daniel Fallon was welcomed into the embrace of the Lord whom he served so well for almost 48 years. Once his obituary is published, it will be shared here. For now, his funeral arrangements are as follows:

Wake:
Friday, March 15, 2024
3:00pm-8:00pm
Our Lady Mother of the Church
8747 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656

Funeral:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
11:00am
Our Lady Mother of the Church
8747 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656

Please remember the Fallon family in your prayers during this time of loss. May Father Dan and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

03/04/2024

Alumni and Friends of St. Cornelius,

Many are aware that Father Dan Fallon, former pastor of St. Cornelius Parish from 2008-2020, has been battling cancer of the esophagus since the fall of 2021. He has been, and continues to be, valiant during his health struggle and was actively presiding at Mass until just a few weeks ago. As he pursues comfort care, please keep him in your prayers. The outpouring of support he has received from our community and other communities to whom he has ministered has provided great support and, indeed comfort, to him. Cards of well wishes or notes of remembrance and appreciation may be sent to his home:

Rev. Dan Fallon
34248 N. Birch Lane
Gurnee, IL 60031

May the Holy Spirit guide Father Dan’s journey in the days ahead.

06/09/2023

Members of the St. Cornelius Class of 1968....

Please read the following regarding a 55th Year Reunion being planned by Francine Lombardo for this August. Messages or inquiries regarding the event should be sent directly to Francine and not on this Facebook thread in case messages or questions are lost. Francine can be reached directly using her contact information listed in the following.

Forwarded Message Begins Here:

Hello Classmates, Here are the details for our 55th Reunion from St. Cornelius School. We will meet at Coletti's Restaurant on August 6th, 2023 at 1 PM. We will have a family style luncheon. Soft drinks, coffee and tea will be included. There will be a cash bar available. The cost per person will be 50.00. Spouses and significant others are welcome.

Please bring any memorabilia from school to share: pictures, ribbons, autograph books, whatever you may have. It will be fun to look at our precious items.

Regarding payment: I will be collecting payments. You can mail me a check made out to Francine Loan to 1306 Henning Ave. Evansville, IN. 47714. Or you can send it thru Paypal. My email address is [email protected]. Deadline for payments will be July 15th.

I hope you all will be able to attend. It will be wonderful to see everyone. And please spread the word. I have done my best to locate classmates but wasn't able to find everyone. So if you know of any classmates, please let them know in case I haven't found them.

Any questions, please email me. Looking forward to our reunion.
Thank you so much.
Francine Lombardo, Class of 1968