Obituaries

Feb 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Martha Torres,

Martha was called home to heaven on February 17, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Andres and Bertha Torres, whose love and guidance shaped the remarkable woman she became. Martha leaves behind her cherished son, Juan Carlos, who was the light of her life and her proudest accomplishment. Her love for him was boundless,...

Feb 17, 2026

Martin R. Weihing, age 74

Beloved husband of Maria Kosinski

Loving son of Shirley nee Wilkerson and the Late Dr. John Weihing

Dearest brother of Lawson (Debbi) and Warren (Partner, Karen Hoeksttra)

Dear nephew of Fern (Late Ray) Medlin

Fond uncle of Trevor (Mary) and Quinton

And great-uncle of Quinton and Lawson

Beloved son-in-law of the Late I. George Kosinski and the Late Joan nee Kurek

And fond...

Feb 13, 2026

Maximo E. Roman 75, of Chicago, IL, born in Iguala Guerrero MX, passed away on Friday, February 13th, 2026. He retired from Chicago Public Schools as a security guard at Kelly High School and McCormick Elementary School. He is survived by his children Elisa Román Peña (José), Christine Valencia (Oscar), Verónica Román Saldaña; grandchildren Isabelle Roman, Alejandra and Maricela Griffin,...

Feb 5, 2026

Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio, Visitation Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Saturday, February 14, 2026, Chapel Service 10:00 am at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, IL.

Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio, Velorio Viernes 13 de Febrero 2026, de 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Funeral Sábado 14...

Feb 1, 2026

Maria L. Ocampo Garcia,

Visitation will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 6200 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60629.

Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL 

Jan 30, 2026

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Chapel Service at 6:30 PM. Interment will be held in Tehuixtla, Morelos, Mexico. 

Jan 30, 2026

Roy E. Hansen

Visitation Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Funeral Friday, February 6, 2026 Chapel Service 10:00 am. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.

Jan 28, 2026

Francisca Escobedo

Family and friends will gather Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 9:00 am to time of Chapel Prayers 10:00 am at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to Mary Mother of Mercy Catholic Church (Formerly Queen of the Universe) 7114 S. Hamlin Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629, Mass 11:00 am interment private.

Jan 27, 2026

Belen Cristina Garcia, age 49 Visitation Monday, February 02, 2026 & Tuesday, February 03, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home

Funeral, February 04, 2026 Chapel Prayers 10:00 am from Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Rita of Cascia Parish 6423 S. Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629 Mass 11:00 am.

Interment: St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen...

Jan 27, 2026

Arturo Diaz,

Visitation Friday, February 6, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Saturday, February 7, 2026

Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to

Mary Mother of Mercy (Formerly Queen of the Universe) Catholic Church 7114 S. Hamlin Ave. Chicago, IL. 

60629 Mass 10:00 am

Interment Private Cremation

Jan 23, 2026

Raul Cisneros, Sr. age 97 Visitation Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Friday, January 30, 2026 Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 4517 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL. 60609 Mass 10:00 am. 

Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.

Jan 21, 2026

Alan Martin Ortiz age 17, Visitation Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Chapel Prayers 9:30 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to Mary Mother of Mercy Catholic Church formerly Queen of the Universe (7114 S. Hamlin Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629) Mass 10:30 am. Interment...

Jan 20, 2026

Gabino Islas Avila

Visitation Sunday, February 1, 2026 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Monday, February 2, 2026. Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home

5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629 to St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church (63rd and Fairfield Ave. Chicago)

Mass 10:00 am. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

Jan 20, 2026

Lottie Matula (nee Maniszko) age 98, beloved wife of the late Edward, passed on January 20, 2026. Loving mother of Edward (Judy), late Christine, Thomas (Patti), Daniel (Alice), David (late Cathie), Linda, Sharon, Mary Anne (Mike Rzeminski), Barbara, Nancy, late Paul, Ted (Karin Cotterman) and Mark (Sarah Cohen). Dearest grandmother and great-grandmother. Visitation, Monday January 26, 2026 from 3:00 -...

Jan 20, 2026

Visitation: Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Wolniak Funeral Home

Funeral: Monday January 26, 2026 9:00 A.M. from Wolniak Funeral Home to St. Gall Church 55th & Kedzie Ave. for Mass at 10:00 A.M.

Interment: Private 

Jan 19, 2026

Visitation: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Wolniak Funeral Home

Funeral: Friday, January 23, 2026 Chapel Service at Wolniak Funeral Home 9:00 a.m. Fr. Kevin Gregus Officiating

Interment: Resurrection Cemetery Justice, IL

Jan 14, 2026

Bertha V. Kass Chester, Age 100. Beloved Wife of the late Richard Kass and the late William Chester. Loving mother of Richard (Debora) Kass, Barbara (the late James) Ziegler, Paulette (Thomas) Kass-D'Andrea and Sandra Kass. Grandmother of Veronica D'Andrea. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Fond friend to many. Visitation, Monday January 19, 2026 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at...

Jan 13, 2026

Michael Gonzalez, Jr. age 61, Loving father of Erin Elyse Gonzalez and Michael Zachary Gonzalez. Devoted son of Consuelo (the late Michael) Gonzalez. Dear brother of Mary Consuelo Gonzalez. Former husband of Julie Baker (Gonzalez) and former partner of Cyrene Gilbert. Family and friends will gather Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago,...

Jan 13, 2026

Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2026 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Wolniak Funeral Home

Funeral: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Chapel Service at Wolniak Funeral Home 10:00 a.m. Fr. Tom Bernas Officiating

Interment: St. Mary Cemetery Evergreen Park, IL 

Jan 6, 2026

Visitation: Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Funeral: Monday, January 12, 2026 from Wolniak Funeral Home 9:30 A.M. prayers followed by procession to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for 10:30 A.M. Mass

Interment: Private

Maria Dolores "Lolis" Magdaleno (Castellanos), age 70, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois,...