Thomas (Tom) J. Mourikes was born on January 16, 1930, in the village of Mouzakata on the island of Cephalonia, Greece, the second of four children of John and Agathoniki Mourikes. Like many of his generation, his early years were marked by hardship. He survived the occupation during World War II but tragically lost his beloved father. These experiences shaped...
Demetrios (Jimmy) Stavrou, 89, of Morton Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Nestani, Greece on January 17, 1936 to the late Panagiotis and the late Konstandina Stavrou. Jimmy was an ambitious man that left his homeland for the American Dream at the tender age of 18. With...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vasiliki “Koula” Dimitrakopoulou, 90, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Daughter of Georgios (late) and Konstantina (late) Korkofigas, and wife of Georgios Dimitrakopoulos (late), Vasiliki is survived by her 3 daughters, Christine (George, late) Karahalios, Konstantina Dimitrakopoulou, and Georgia (Stavros) Frangos, her 7 grandchildren, Alexander (Stacy), George Jr, and Nickolas (Lauren) Karahalios, Christos...
Eva Arsenis, 79, of Morton Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by her family She was born in Greece on May 28, 1946 to the late Konstantinos and Eleni Constantatos. Beloved wife of Paul; Loving mother of Kathy Arsenis and Spiro (Margaret) Arsenis; Cherished yiayia of, Anna- Eleni Hatzopoulos, Evanthia Hatzopoulos and Pavlos Arsenis; Dear sister of Garbiel Constantatos, Peter, Dennis,...
Freda Marinakos, 85, of Willowbrook passed away on October 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Greece on April 25, 1940 to the late Antonios and Aikaterini Lemperis. Freda is survived by her daughter’s, Gigi (the late Ralph) Marinakos-Trulis and Kathy (Tom) Lemberis; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Angelos;...
Anastasios “Tom” Kallos fell asleep in the Lord on October 13, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 95 years old. Tom is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Georgia; his sisters, Maria and Panagiota, as well as brothers Dimitrios and Vasilios. Tom is survived by daughter Constandina K. “Dina” Dalianis, son-in-law Ares G. Dalianis, and...
Thomas H. Koyias
September 23, 1945 – October 4, 2025
Parker, CO
Thomas H. Koyias of Parker, CO (formerly of Union, NJ), beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 4, 2025. He was 80 years old.
He is lovingly remembered by his children, Deana (Tony), Charles (Nektaroula), Kristian (Monique), and Alexia; his grandsons, Zach and Tyler;...
Dina Shah, 84, of Chicago passed away on September 20, 2025. She was born in India on November 23, 1940. Dina is survived by her two sons. Services will be private. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services 847-302-7176
Olga Garoufalis (née Visias), of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, just days before her 94th birthday.
Born on September 22, 1931, in Duluth, Minnesota, Olga was the proud daughter of Greek immigrants. Her father was a founding member of the first Greek Orthodox Church in Duluth, instilling in her a lifelong devotion to her faith and heritage.
Olga...