Peterson & Patch Funeral Home

02/03/2026

Maria A. Tellez, age 96, peacefully passed away at home on January 28, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Maria was a devoted and faithful member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish. She retired from Abbott Laboratories after many years of dedicated service.
She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, and no one ever left her home hungry—or without an occasional shot of rompope, as she loved to toast to health and happiness. Maria enjoyed traveling with her family, and visitors were always warmly welcomed in her home. She was proud to attend events and activities involving her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever she could.

She is survived by seven sons: Antonio (Bonnie) Tellez, Juvenal (Carmen) Tellez, Jesse (Gloria) Tellez, Mario (Esperanza) Tellez, Trinidad Tellez, Xavier “Rocky” Tellez, and Eduardo “Chico” Tellez; two daughters, Maria T. Gonzalez and Rosalinda (Ramiro) Saldivar; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Nicolas (Victoria), of Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Tellez; her sisters, Caritina and Elpidia; two younger sisters; and her great grandson, Isaac N. Alaniz.

Many thanks to the care and support provided by Vitas Hospice Service.

Her visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home, 408 N Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085.Her funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085, a final viewing will be held at 10:00 am till time of service at the church. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048.

Arrangements are under the care of Peterson & Patch Funeral Home, please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com for more information, please call, 847-623-0495.

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Maria was born on July 17th, 1929 and passed away on January 28th, 2026 at the age of 96

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Happy Ground Hogs Day!! We hope you are happy with the ground hogs predictions :) ... Either way.. have a wonderful day!!!

02/01/2026

❤HELLO FEBRUARY!!! ❤
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01/28/2026

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in all the things we need to do that we never get started. Remind yourself today that it just takes getting started to get ahead!! You got this!!

01/19/2026

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.

Keep moving forward even when all may feel lost.

01/17/2026

Choose to be kind, because it beautifies everything it touches...

01/14/2026

Good Luck!! Go Bulldogs!!!

Your Waukegan High School Bulldogs face off against the Mundelein Mustangs tomorrow, January 14! JV hits the court at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity at 7:00 PM.

Tickets are available online at https://gofan.co/event/5262974?schoolId=IL15716.

For a full schedule of Waukegan District 60 Athletics events, visit https://www.waukeganathletics.com/schedule.

01/14/2026

A reminder to pause, be still, and let the beauty around you speak.

01/13/2026

Amidst grief, prioritizing self-care becomes paramount. Taking the time to attend to your physical needs—eating well, getting enough rest, and maintaining routines—can provide stability during this turbulent time. Additionally, don't hesitate to seek support from loved ones or professionals. Accepting help with daily tasks and leaning on others for emotional support fosters resilience and aids in the healing process. Remember, asking for assistance is not a sign of weakness but a courageous step toward self-compassion and eventual healing.

Grief can be hard to deal with and we've been in the business long enough to know that isolation isn't helpful. Reach out to a professional if you are feeling like you need to. You are never alone.

01/03/2026

Brenda M Selevredes, 77, wife, adored mother, grandmother and cherished sister, born in Lake Forest, Illinois, passed away at home on December 30, 2025.

She is survived by her husband Demetrios and three children: Robert, Nicole (David), Demetrios (Lillian) and her sister Victoria (David). She will be missed and forever loved by her grandchildren: Chelsea (Luke), Nicholas, Celine, Tristan, Philip, Makenzie and Emmett. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank, Marie and brother Frank Jr.

Services are private and by invitation only. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in her memory to The Cove School in Northbrook, IL, an organization near and dear to her and the family. https://www.coveschool.org/support-cove/ways-to-give Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Peterson & Patch Funeral Home.
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Brenda Marie was born on December 7th, 1948 and passed away on December 30th, 2025 at the age of 77

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!
We hope this new year brings new beginnings, answered prayers, and lots of peace. We are always here for you!! Enjoy your day and the new year to come!!!
Love,
The Peterson & Patch Team

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