Funeral Homes in Melrose Park, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Corey Maggette (basketball player), Michael Finley (basketball player and film producer), James Valles (journalist and entrepreneur), Mike Woodard (baseball player), Tim Costo (baseball player), Robyn Hyden (actor), and Britt Davis (american football player).

Melrose Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 25,411. Melrose Park has long been home to a large Italian-American population, and the Chicago Outfit (Italian Mafia).The suburb was the home of Kiddieland Amusement Park from 1929 until 2010, and the current home of Maywood Park Racetrack, the Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and Stern Pinball, Inc., which is now the world's last manufacturer of coin-operated pinball machines.There is a Metra railroad station in Melrose Park with daily service to Chicago. Melrose Park is home to two hospitals, Westlake Hospital and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

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Melrose Park Obituaries

It was reported by The Daily Herald on July 9th, 2019 that Lucy Gonzales passed away in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Gonzales was 94 years old and was born in Waynoka, OK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lucy's life.

It was noted on May 31st, 2019 that David H Martin perished in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Martin was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor David H's life.

It was disclosed on April 1st, 2019 that Donnie Gene Knotts passed away in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Knotts was 71 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Donnie Gene's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on December 20th, 2018 that Dorothy J Cellini perished in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Cellini was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dorothy J's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on December 4th, 2018 that Carmen Giron (Caballero) passed on in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Ms. Giron was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carmen's life.

It was noted on October 26th, 2018 that James F Gates perished in Lakeland, Florida.  Gates was 80 years old and was born in Melrose Park, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James F's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on October 12th, 2018 that Barbara Swanson passed on in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Swanson was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on September 27th, 2018 that Caroline Cooper (Keller) perished in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Ms. Cooper was 94 years old and was born in Ludwigsgafen, .  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Caroline's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on September 19th, 2018 that Oswaldo Sanchez perished in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Sanchez was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Oswaldo's life.

It was revealed on August 22nd, 2018 that Frank Dominick Cavallaro perished in Spicewood, Texas.  Cavallaro was 73 years old and was born in Melrose Park, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank Dominick's life.

History

Zenith, Alberto-Culver, Jewel, and the International company are just some examples. This continued through World War II, with still more companies moving their headquarters to Melrose. Serpico, who had been convicted of extortion and racketeering. The population was 23,171 at the 2000 census. Melrose Park has long been home to a large Italian-American population, though it also contains many Mexican-Americans.

The official website for the city of Melrose Park is http://www.melrosepark.org/.