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.
Sandra K. Schroeder
Feb 25, 2026
Sandra K. Schroeder, age 74, Visitation: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Interment: Private Cremation
Aurora J. Sandoval
Feb 25, 2026
Aurora J. Sandoval
Sunrise: July 16, 1931 – Sunset: February 25, 2026
Aurora J. Sandoval was a devoted mother of ten and is survived by six of her beloved children. An immigrant and proud patriot, she built her life in America through resilience, sacrifice, and determination. She worked in a factory for over 40 years to ensure her children would have opportunities...
Santiago Angel Garnica
Feb 21, 2026
Santiago Angel Garnica, age 27, Visitation Friday, February 27, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Saturday, February 28, 2026 with Chapel Prayers beginning at 9:30 am at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.) followed by procession to Five Holy Martyrs Parish (4327 S. Richmond St.) for Mass of the...
Martha Torres
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,...
Martin R Weihing
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...
Maximo E. Roman
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,...
Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio
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...
Maria L. Ocampo Garcia
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
Celestino Olivares Manzo
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.
Roy E. Hansen
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.
Francisca Escobedo
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.
Belen Cristina Garcia
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...
Arturo Diaz
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
Raul Cisneros, Sr.
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.
Alan Martin Ortiz
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...
Gabino Islas Avila
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.
Lottie Matula
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 -...
Yolanda Guzman Rodriguez
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
Judy M. Castañeda
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
Bertha Kass Chester
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...
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