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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.

Ann C Gorz

Ann C Gorz

May 28, 2026

Ann C. Gorz 

Family and Friends will gather on Friday June 5, 2026 at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 for visitation from 8:00 am to time of Chapel Prayers 9:45 am. followed by procession to St. Bruno Catholic Church 4751 S. Harding, Chicago, IL. 60632 Mass 10:30 am Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL.

Franciszek Rychtarczyk

Franciszek Rychtarczyk

May 27, 2026

Franciszek Rychtarczyk, age 68.

Beloved husband of Barbara Jopek and the late Anna Rychtarczyk nee Zagata.

Loving Father of Sandra Rychtarczyk, Taylor (Trey Shackleton) Rychtarczyk,

Agata (Nick Waterman) Rychtarczyk and Andy Rychtarczyk.

Fond Grandfather of Jacob and Francesca.

Dear son of the late Jakub Rychtarczyk and Ludwika Rychtarczyk nee Gal.

Dear brother of Walter (Basia) Rychtarczyk, Jozef (Marisa) Rychtarczyk.

Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Best Friend of...

Edward Michor

Edward Michor

May 24, 2026

Edward Michor age 60. Devoted Son of the late Edward (the late Sophie) Michor. Loving Brother of Kathy (Joe) Filipiak, Wina (Tim) Shelley, the late Mike (Jan) and the late Betty Michor. Cherished Uncle of Nick, Beth (Josh), Ed, Peter, Andy, Mark and Steve. Great Uncle of Avi, Colette, Sonya and Leela. Dear friend of many. Visitation Monday, June 1,...

Andrew "Andy" Melleski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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