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.

Nancy Andrade

Nancy Andrade

Aug 23, 2010

(No Obituary Text Available)

Joseph A. Gembara

Joseph A. Gembara

Aug 18, 2010

Beloved Son of the late Jozef A. Gembara and the late Katarzyna nee Drobot. Loving Brother of Edward "Ewaar", Ann (late Chester) Mroczek, late John (late Sonia), late Jerome "Harry" (late Sophie), late Deacon Emil (Bernadette), Eugene "Herman" (June)""b Retired from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation appreciated. (www.crazyhorsememorial.org)

Margarita Arteaga

Margarita Arteaga

Aug 17, 2010

Margarita Arteaga, nee Hernandez- beloved wife of the late Robert N.- loving mother of Peter (Sharon) and the late Robert (Victoria)- cherished grandmother of Robert (Rosemary), Mark (Jacqueline), Kevin (Vanessa), Michael, Eric, Lisa (Steven) Ortman and Christina (Jose) Rodriguez- and great grandmother of Jose, Christopher, Marinanna, Gabriel, Anthony, Kenneth, Austin, Luke, Nevin, Manuel, Anderson and Daniella- dear sister of Elsie...

Albin J. Afryl

Albin J. Afryl

Aug 17, 2010

Albin J. Afryl, age 78- beloved husband of 55 years to Theresa R. nee Mikrut- loving father of Deborah (Michael) Mulyk, Lawrence (Janet) Afryl and Patrice (Patrick) Joyce- fond grandfather of Mark (Andrea) Mulyk, Nicole Mulyk, Matthew Mulyk, Michael Joyce, Lindsey Joyce, Steven Afryl, and Daniel Afryl- dear son of the late Albert and the late Anna Afryl nee Pick-...

William Piechota

William Piechota

Aug 13, 2010

Beloved Husband of the late Maria nee Wazio. Loving Father of Edward (Alina) Piechota, Joseph Piechota and Barbara Kasper. Fond Grandfather of James S. Kasper, Alex Piechota, Matthew J. Piechota, Caitlin Piechota, Jacob Piechota and the late Jennifer Kasper. Dearest Brother of Helena Szczypkowski and the late Hyronim Piechota.b Member of the St. Turibius Ushers and the PNA

James W. Marek

James W. Marek

Aug 13, 2010

James W. Marek, 57- Beloved brother of Richard (Gerry), Patricia and Thomas (Arlene)- loving son of the late Stanley and the late Theresa- dear uncle of Tom (Dionne), Tamara (Shaun), Jackie (Andy), Carrie (Dave), Erin (Mark) and Jeffrey and many dear great nieces and nephews.b Mr. Marek was a Retired Associate Dean at UIC.

Dorothy C. Proczek

Dorothy C. Proczek

Aug 11, 2010

Beloved Wife of the late Frank. Loving longtime companion of Jose Mundo. Loving Mother of Roy (Jovanka), Diane (Thomas) Janda, Frank, Darlene (Carlos) Martinez, John, Annie and the late Patrick. Dearest Grandma of Donald, Danielle, Laurie, Susie, Cassandra, Elizabeth, Patrick Jr., Peter, Melissa and Carlos Jr. and Great-Grandma of 18. Dear Sister of Rose (Jerry) Tuttle and the late Florence...

Stanley Gasienica Topor

Stanley Gasienica Topor

Aug 9, 2010

(No Obituary Text Available)

Georgianne C. Sawallisch

Georgianne C. Sawallisch

Aug 3, 2010

Sawallisch, Georgianne C. (nee Wolter), 80, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of 60 years to Donald C., loving mother of Susan Murchison, Sharon, Steven (Kimberly), Scott and Sandra, cherished grandma of six and great-grandma of four, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. b Georgianne was an American Legion...

Wanda Kramski

Wanda Kramski

Jul 31, 2010

Wanda Kramski nee Rychlinski Loving Wife of the Late Ryszard. Beloved Mother of Andrew (Elizabeth), George (Cynthia), and Ursula (John)Makarowski. Cherished Grandmother of Donna (Bob) Laib, Tom (Krista) Makarowski, Andrew Kramski, Eva (Phil) Nigro, Adam (Emily) Kramski and Paul (Fiancee, Nicole) Kramski. Great Grandmother of Shayne, Lili, Cullen, Trey, Zoe, Will and Dylan. Dearest Sister of Thaddeus (Sophie) Rychlinski, Victor...

Alice Chathas-Ellis

Alice Chathas-Ellis

Jul 31, 2010

Alice Chathas-Ellis, nee Chathas- beloved wife of Byron L.- loving mother of Daniel Ellis and David Ellis- dear daughter of the late William James and the late Loretta Chathas, nee McCarthy- dear sister of Cynthia Said- cousin and friend to many.

Teddy Duszak

Teddy Duszak

Jul 28, 2010

Ted Duszak, age 59- beloved husband of Krystyna nee Parda- loving father of Janet- dear son of the late Wladyslaw and the late Kazimiera Duszak nee Abramczyk- dear brother of George (Sophie) Dusczak) and Teresa (Mieczyslaw) Szczepanek- fond uncle of George and Paul Duszak nee Krzysiek, Monika and Luasz Szepanek- cousin and friend to many- family in Poland and USA.

Zbigniew Mak

Zbigniew Mak

Jul 25, 2010

(No Obituary Text Available)

George P. Guzak

George P. Guzak

Jul 23, 2010

George P. Guzak, Beloved son of the late Joseph and late Karolina Guzak nee Jablonsky- dear brother of Camille (Joseph Warchol), late Pauline (late Joseph) Gron, late Joseph (late Ann) Guzak and the late Irene (late Chester) Perry. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews- cousin and friend to many.bMr. Guzak was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Please...

George P. Guzak

George P. Guzak

Jul 23, 2010

George P. Guzak, Beloved son of the late Joseph and late Karolina Guzak nee Jablonsky- dear brother of Camille (Joseph Warchol), late Pauline (late Joseph) Gron, late Joseph (late Ann) Guzak and the late Irene (late Chester) Perry. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews- cousin and friend to many.bMr. Guzak was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Please...

Geraldine M. Groszek

Geraldine M. Groszek

Jul 22, 2010

(No Obituary Text Available)

Jeanette L. Kina

Jeanette L. Kina

Jul 16, 2010

Jeanette L. Kina, nee Belica- loving wife of Louis P.- mother of Ronald (Emma Marie), Richard (Helen) and the late David J.- grandmother of Elizabeth, Sandra, David and Robert- and great-grandchildren.

Reinhold John Pratscher

Reinhold John Pratscher

Jul 12, 2010

Beloved Husband of 63 years to Sally nee Kukulski. Loving Father of John (Kathy) and David (Barbara). Cherished Grandpa of Mary, Erin, Monica, Cynthia and the late Patricia Pratscher and Lindsey (Adam) Walker and Kimberly Pratscher. Dearest Brother of Elizabeth Leslie, late Joseph Pratscher, late Adolph Pratscher and the late Caroline Brandstetter. Many dear brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Fond uncle of...

Edward J. Pienczak

Edward J. Pienczak

Jul 3, 2010

Edward J. Pienczak, age 87, WW II U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Virginia D. nee Pozniakowski. Loving father of Christine Collins and Steven E. (Terry) Pinzak. Fond Grandfather of Jason Pinzak and Zachary Dixon. Dear son of the late Joseph F. and the late Antonina Pienczak nee Filip. Dear brother of Loretta (Robert) Baloun and the late...

John E. Twardwoski

John E. Twardwoski

Jul 1, 2010

John E. Twardowski- loving brother of Thomas (Arleen), Rose Grzybowski and the late Bernard (late Tekla)- dear son of the late Bernard and the late Marie- uncle of many nieces and nephews.bMr. Twardowski was a WWII Navy veteran and US Army Korean War veteran.

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