Obituaries

In Loving Memory
John 12:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it does, it bears much fruit.
Andrew "Andy" Melleski
May 21, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Melleski,
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60629. Friday, May 29, 2026, chapel prayers will commence at 9:00 a.m. at Wolniak Funeral Home. Followed by a 10 a.m. Mass St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 6435 S...
Consuelo Reyes Regalado
May 18, 2026
Consuelo Reyes, age 99, née Regalado, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her daughter Olga Elena’s home. Consuelo was a woman of strength, resilience, faith, and deep love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy defined by perseverance, sacrifice, and unconditional love.
A devoted mother of 14 children, she faced hardships with determination and courage, always placing her...
Elaine J. Liakas
May 18, 2026
Elaine J. Liakas age 84 nee: Perepechko Beloved wife of the late Anthony Liakas. Loving Mother of Kathryn (Jeff) Mantyck and the late Karen Jackson. Cherished Grandmother of Elizabeth (Austin) Revilla and Kaylah Doss (Ben Gilbertson). Great Grandmother “Gigi” of Evelyn, Amelia and Isabelle. Dear Sister of the late Robert (Carol) Perepechko. Sister-in-law of Bonnie Liakas. Fond Aunt, Cousin and...
Richard D. Dubinski
May 17, 2026
Richard D. Dubinski, 82 years old. Visitation is Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Saturday, May 23, 2026 with Chapel Prayers beginning at 11:00 AM at Wolniak Funeral Home.
Interment: St. Casimir Cemetery (4401 W. 111th St.).
Jose A. Herrera Gonzalez
May 17, 2026
Jose A. Herrera Gonzalez, 89 years old, Visitation is Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Friday, May 22, 2026 with Chapel Prayers beginning at 9:00 AM at Wolniak Funeral Home, followed by a procession to St. Nicholas of Tolentine (6200 S Lawndale Ave.) for Mass of the...
Diana Mazurski
May 16, 2026
Visitation: Friday, May 22, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.
Interment: Private Cremation.
Valdemar Garcia
May 13, 2026
Valdemar Garcia, age 94. U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran
Beloved husband of the late Amelia V. Garcia
Loving Father of Dora V. Garcia, Norma (Ben) Moreno, Delia L. Garcia, Jose Valdemar Garcia Jr (Hilda De La Torre) and David R. Garcia.
Devoted Grandfather of Deanna Gergets, Christina Alvarado and Benjamin Moreno
Fond Great-Grandfather to Ryan, Michael, Sophia, Victor and Antonio
Visitation Monday, May 18, 2026...
Marianna Przybylowicz
May 11, 2026
Marianna Przybylowicz, age 93.
Loving wife of the late Joseph Przybylowicz.
Dear mother of Julia Williams and Andrew Przybylowicz.
Fond grandmother of Kiera and Conor.
Dearly loved by many sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.
Cousin and friend of many.
Funeral Friday May 15, 2026, at 11:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,
5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St, Turibius Church for Mass at 11:30 am.
Visitation Friday May...
Urbano Chavez
May 11, 2026
Urbano Chavez, 72 años, Visitación Viernes, 15 de Mayo del 2026 de 3:00 pm a 8:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Sabado, 16 de Mayo del 2026 con oraciones en la capilla comenzando a las 9:00 am en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.) seguido de procesión a la Parroquia Maria Madre de Misericordia...
Carmen Villanueva
May 10, 2026
Carmen Villanueva, age 61, Visitation Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Monday, May 18, 2026 with a Chapel Service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Mike Berry officiating at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Interment: St. Casimir Cemetery (4401 W 111th St.).
In remembrance of Carmen,...
Faustino G. Heredia
May 2, 2026
Faustino G. "Tino" Heredia, age 97. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.
Beloved Husband of the late Josefina Heredia nee Gonzalez.
Loving Father of Gino (Barbara) Heredia, Richard Heredia, Michael Heredia and Christina Heredia.
Fond Grandfather of Gino (Destiny) Heredia, Nicole (Andrew) Ahline, Anthony Heredia and Dominic (Megan) Heredia.
Dear Son of the late Jose and Hilaria Heredia.
Dear Brother of Pedro (Lucille), Delores (the late...
Carlos R. Jimenez
Apr 30, 2026
Carlos R. Jimenez February 8, 1940 – April 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carlos R. Jimenez, who passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the age of 86. Carlos was born on February 8, 1940, in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico later moved to Chicago, IL in 1962, where he built a life rooted...
Gabriel Magaña
Apr 29, 2026
Gabriel Magaña, 63 años, Visitación Martes, 5 de Mayo de 2026 de 3:00 pm a 8:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Miercoles, 6 de Mayo de 2026 con oraciones en la capilla comenzando a las 9:30 am en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.) seguido de procesión a la Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción (2745...
Nick A. Stiso
Apr 26, 2026
Nick A. Stiso, WWII U.S Army Veteran.
Beloved husband of Ann Marie for 56 years. Loving father to Nicholas (Ruth) Stiso, Joeine Stiso, Michael (Margie) Stiso, Maria (Doug) Cullum, Maureen (Sean) Nugent, and Steven (Jennifer) Stiso. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adele, the beloved mother of Nicholas and Joeine. Proud Grandpa “Poppie” to Nick and Sean Stiso;...
Rosa Maria Chavez
Apr 25, 2026
Rosa Maria Chavez , 69 años, Visitación Conmemorativa Miércoles, 13 de Mayo de 2026 de 3:00 pm a 7:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Servicio Conmemorativa comenzando a las 7:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.).
Jose Torres Valencia
Apr 21, 2026
Jose Torres Valencia, 66 años, Visitación Domingo, 26 de Abril de 2026 de 3:00 pm a 8:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd. ). Entierro: Cremación privada
Socorro Terrazas
Apr 18, 2026
Socorro Terrazas, de 85 años, falleció el Sábado 18 de Abril de 2026. Fue una madre dedicada de María (Erminio) Nevarez, Felipe Martínez, Guadalupe Martínez, Guillermo Martínez (DEP), Agustín (Ines) Martínez, Martha Martínez (José Cortez) y Beatriz Martínez (Juan García). Le sobreviven numerosos nietos, bisnietos y un tataranieto. Visitación Jueves, 23 de Abril de 2026 de 3:00 pm a 8:00...
Bernice Held
Apr 12, 2026
Bernice Held, Visitation Friday, April 17, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Chapel Service at 11:00 AM. Interment: Private Cremation.
Austin A. Tena
Apr 10, 2026
Austin A. Tena, age 27, Visitation Friday, April 24, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Saturday, April 25, 2026 with a Chapel Service beginning at 10:00 am at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.).
Eduardo Barrera Aguilar
Mar 31, 2026
Eduardo Barrera Aguilar, 69 años, Visitación Lunes, 6 de Abril de 2026 de 3:00 pm a 8:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Servicio de capilla comenzando a las 5:00 pm con Fr. Roger Corrales-Diaz oficiando. Entierro: Cremación privada
Eduardo Barrera Aguilar, age 69, Visitation: Monday, March 6, 2026 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S....
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