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.
Raymond J Anderson
Aug 29, 2013
Raymond J. Anderson, age 93, WWII Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient Loving husband of 61 years to Genevieve nee Luka Beloved father of Diane (John) Wierzbicki and Raymond Anderson Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Scott) Leverentz and John Wierzbicki And great-grandfather of Matthew Leverentz Dearest brother of the Late Frank (Late Dorothy), Late William (Late Carol), Late Ben (Late Mary), and the...
Wladyslaw Bugara
Aug 29, 2013
Wladyslaw Bugara, age 60 Beloved husband of Anna nee Landowska. Loving father of Beata (Stanislaw) Staszel, Jan (Barbara) Bugara and Teresa (Krzysztof) Studnicki. Fond grandfather of Maciej Staszel, Artur Bugara, Karolina Bugara, Gabriela Studnicki. Cousin and Friend of Many. Family in Poland and USA. Funeral Saturday 9:15 am from Zarzycki Manor Chapels, 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL., to...
Eileen C. Griffin
Aug 26, 2013
EILEEN C. GRIFFIN nee Sullivan, 81 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2013 She epitomized courage and optimism and those who knew her understood her "Wow" factor. Loving Mother of Michael (Melody) Reichart, Constance (David) Goldgar, Ellen Tinney, Catherine Tinney and Sheila Brown. Cherished Gramma of Daniel, Alese, David, Emma, Hannah, Candace, Hawk, Cecelia and "Tuff". Preceded...
Jane V. Klybor
Aug 25, 2013
Jane V. Klybor nee DeFranko, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Michael Klybor. Fond grandmother of Ben Klybor and Ian Klybor. Dear sister of Maryann (late David) Donavan. Dear Sister in Law of Geraldine Klybor and John Gonciarczyk. Aunt of Dianne, Robert, Carolyn, Gloria, June, Jackie and Jay. Cousin of Marilyn (William) Luthardt and many...
Lorraine M Kopca
Aug 24, 2013
Lorraine M. Kopca nee Mrkacek, age 88 Beloved Wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Bob (Mary), Jim (Patti) and Gary (Barb) Kopca. Fond grandmother of Kim, Bobby (Jessica), Sara, Jimmie, Carrie, Katie, Joe, Rich (Sarah), Jen and Gary. Great grandmother of Chris, Kasey, Kaden, Alexei and Amanda. Dear sister Jeanie Wood, late Jim (Jean) Mrkacek and the late...
Jerome Lakomiak
Aug 24, 2013
JEROME "HARRY" W. LAKOMIAK, 92 WWII Army Veteran Beloved Husband of the late Rose. Loving Dad of Jerry (Johanne), Michael, Linda (Andrew) Milton And the late Martin. Wonderful Grandpa of Jake and Jerry. Dear Brother of the late Ted (late Helene), late Leo (late Jean), late Frank (late Stasia) and the late Helen (late Joseph) Wasik. Uncle and Godfather of...
Florian J Schwarz
Aug 22, 2013
Florian J. Schwarz, age 85 Beloved Husband of the late Jeanann nee McDonald Loving Father of Martin (Janet Chatman) Schwarz, Kenneth (Elizabeth) Schwarz, Mark (Sheila) Schwarz, James (Donna) Schwarz, Mary (Rick) Luthmann, Donald (Kelly) Schwarz, Matthew Schwarz and the late Danny Schwarz. Fond Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Dear Brother of Juliana Schwarz. Uncle and Great Uncle of Many Nieces and...
Wanda Sowa
Aug 22, 2013
Wanda A. Sowa nee Barabasz, age 92 Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Stanley J. Sowa and the late Christine (late Joseph Przybyla.) Fond grandmother of Kevin Przybyla, Debbie (Richard) Camacho and the late JoJo Przybyla. Dear sister of Helen (late John) Bialic, Ted Barabasz, Arthur (Harriet) Barabasz, late Walter Barabasz, late Eugene Barabasz and the late...
Severa Villarreal De Gutierrez
Aug 16, 2013
Severa Villarreal De Gutierrez, age 90 nee Villarreal Beloved wife of the late Julio Loving mother of Dora (Jose) Villarreal. Fond grandmother of Jesus (Mery) Villarreal, Javier Villarreal and Jose A. (Juana) Villarreal. Great Grandmother of Danniella, Adrianna and Andrew Villarreal. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
Helena Gacek
Aug 14, 2013
Helena Gacek nee Rychtarczyk, 64 Beloved Wife of the late Wladyslaw. Loving Mother of Zbigniew Gacek, Irena (Jan) Mucha and Krzysztof Gacek. Fond Grandmother of Jesica Mucha, Mark Mucha and Nichole Mucha. Dear Sister of Antonina (Wladyslaw) Maka, Jozef (Helena) Rychtarczyk, Jan (Stefania) Rychtarczyk and Janina (Jozef) Bryja. Aunt, Cousin and Friend to many.
Charlotte Rzasa
Aug 10, 2013
Charlotte Rzasa nee Slomiany Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Richard (Maureen) Rzasa, Barbara (Michael) Kuzniar, and Randal Rzasa. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Matthew and Mark Rzasa. Dear sister of Valerie (the late Earl) Abromovske, Genevieve (the late Arthur) Smoczynski, the late Harry (Virginia) Slomiany, the late Mable (the late Joe) Pieta, the late Erven (the late...
Zdzislaw Lenkiewicz
Aug 8, 2013
Zdzislaw Lenkiewicz, age 85 Beloved husband of Honorata nee Romanowska. Loving Father of Edwardine (Stanley) Wasilewski, John (Jennifer) Lenkiewicz, Tony (Donna) Lenkiewicz and the late Celine Lenkiewicz. Fond grandfather of Andrew (Cathy) Wasilewski, Anthony (Leanne) Wasilewski, Anna (Richard) Zembol, Adam (Becca) Wasilewski, Michael Lenkiewicz, Ryan Lenkiewicz, Amy Lenkiewicz, Thomas Lenkiewicz. Great Grandfather of Joseph Wasilewski, Emmalie Wasilewski, Anabelle Wasilewski, Reese...
Ben F. Dudek
Aug 6, 2013
BEN F. DUDEK, 79, U.S. Army 1st Cavalry. Loving Husband of 55 years to Sandy nee Vlosak Cherished Dad of Karen (John) Szaflarski. "World's Greatest Grandpa" of David and Katie. Devoted Son of the late Louis and the late Josephine. Dear Brother of Len (late Irene) Dudek. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 10:45am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL...
Josephine Chmielewski
Aug 3, 2013
JOSEPHINE CHMIELEWSKI nee Kwiatkowska Beloved Wife of the late Joseph Loving Mother of Edward (Jadzia), Casimir (Shelley), Lorraine (Robert) Bigelow and Theresa (John) Sobanski Cherished Grandmother of 10 and Great-Grandmother of 7 Retired Employee of Western-Electric Former Parishioner of St. Symphorosa Church Lying in State Wednesday 10:00am until time of mass at 11:00am at Franciscan Village (1270 Village Drive, Lemont...
Maria De Jesus Marmolejo
Aug 2, 2013
Maria De Jesus Marmolejo nee Guerrero, age 67 Beloved wife of Ramon Marmolejo and late Juan Amaya Sr. Loving mother of Magda (Nicolas) Reyes, Sandra (Rogelio) Ramirez, Juan Amaya Jr., Norma Amaya, Francisco Marmolejo and Patricia (Moises) Macedo. Fond Grandmother Adrian, Sergio, Annissa, Alejandro, Angel, Francisco Jr., Armando, Isaiah, Fernando, Antonio, Emilio and the late Gisela. Great Grandmother Julissa. Dear...
Maria Isabel Escobedo
Jul 30, 2013
Maria Isabel Escobedo, age 47. Loving daughter of Francisca Escobedo nee Zaragoza and the late Fernando Escobedo. Dear sister of Sergio (Maria) Escobedo, Patricia (Franscico) Hernandez, Frances (Jose) Rodriguez and Freddie (Evelyn) Estrella. Fond niece of Ofelia Zaragoza and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cousin and friend of many.
Rose C. Tam
Jul 25, 2013
ROSE C. TAM nee Chavez Beloved wife of the late Rogelio "Roger" C. Loving mother of Dr. Teresa (Rick Hicaro) Tam, Ramon (Jolie Teope-) Tam, Rosaly C. (Bernardo Torres) Tam and Roy Roger C. (Jennifer) Tam Dearest grandmother of Hunter William, Maxine Nolan, and Lily. Fond sister of Elicita A. Chavez and Romeo A. (Gemela Luz) Chavez, Aunt of Ma....
Rose A Miedlar
Jul 20, 2013
Rose A. Miedlar nee Olszowka Loving wife of the late Matthew. Beloved mother of Bernardine (William) Trzyna. Cherished grandmother of Alison (Jonathan) Ariano and great-grandmother of Enzo and Nico. Dearest sister of the late Stephanie (Adam) Skupien and late Mary (Late Edward) Kwiatkowski. Fond aunt of nieces and nephews. Rose worked at St. Joseph Church in the Back of the...
Arthur T. Breitzke
Jul 19, 2013
Breitzke, Arthur T. Age 75, U.S. Army Veteran. Loving son of the late Arthur C. and the late Mae Breitzke (nee Freudenthal); loving brother of Mary (Robert) Hladovcak, late Doris (late Alphonse) Ziemba, late Grace (late Eugene) Molloy and the late Carol (Frank) Ruggiero; dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; special friend to Olivia Boulden and many...
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