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.

Ruben Herrera

Ruben Herrera

Jul 21, 2024

Ruben Herrera, age 64.

Beloved husband of Maria C. Herrera.

Funeral July 26, 2024, Friday at 10:15 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass at 11:00 am.

Cremation Private.

Visitation July 25, 2024, Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

...

Cruz Balandra Herrera

Cruz Balandra Herrera

Jul 21, 2024

Cruz Balandra Herrera, age 99.

Beloved wife of the late Jesus Herrera.

Loving mother of Jose Herrera, Ruben Herrera, Ricardo (Maria) Herrera, Yolanda (Audel) Oceguera, Alisa (Antonio) Nabarrete, Miguel (Rosa) Herrera, Juan (Marta) Herrera and the late Jesus Jr. (Maria) Herrera.

Fond grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many.

...

Carlos M. Gonzalez

Carlos M. Gonzalez

Jul 8, 2024

Carlos M. Gonzalez, age 87.

Beloved husband of Luz M. Avalos.

Loving father of Carlos M. Montes, Mariano A. (Sandra Sanchez)  Montes, Luz M. (Carlos) Escobedo, Leroy (Marcela) Gonzalez and Edgar M. (Monica) Avalos.

Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dear son of the late Carlos Montes and the late...

Felix Mata

Felix Mata

Jul 2, 2024

Felix Mata, age 94.

Beloved husband of Rosemary L. Mata nee Ponce.

Loving father of Mary Cathleen (late Roger) Mazeikis, Mary Josephine Ponce, Richard (Rosa) Ponce, Juanita (Antonia Ramirez) Rivas, Felix (Deb) Mata, Gloria (Matt) Kois and Antoinette (John) Slomski.

Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dearly loved by brothers...

Christopher J. Kruk

Christopher J. Kruk

Jul 2, 2024

Christopher J. Kruk age 64.

Loving son of the late Frank Kruk and the late Irene G. Kruk nee Ksiazek

Dear brother of Derek (Liz) Kruk, Curt (Mary Jo) Kruk and Nadine (Art) Sobun.

Fond uncle of Jacob Kruk, Aaron Kruk, Benjamin Kruk, Dean Kruk, Blaise Kruk, Caroline Kruk, Peter Sobun, Holly (David)...

Jose Mendez

Jose Mendez

Jul 1, 2024

Jose Mendez, age 85.

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Jose Mendez, a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather, who left us peacefully on July 1, 2024, at the age of 85.  Jose was a man of few words but possessed a heart full of love and a...

Velia P. Mosqueda

Velia P. Mosqueda

Jun 28, 2024

Velia P. Mosqueda

Visitation Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Chapel Prayers 8:45 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (Roosevelt Rd. & Halsted St.) Chicago, IL. 60608, Mass 10:00 am...

Jane M. Galka

Jane M. Galka

Jun 21, 2024

Jane M. Galka

Visitation Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Thursday, June 27, 2024 Chapel Prayers 9:30 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

Mass 10:30 am at Five Holy Martyrs Catholic Church (Corner of Pope John Paul II Dr. and Richmond...

Ofelia Palacios

Ofelia Palacios

Jun 20, 2024

Ofelia Palacios

A Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday, July 1, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629.

Miguel Lopez Sr.

Miguel Lopez Sr.

Jun 18, 2024

Miguel Lopez Sr.

La velación se llevará a cabo el martes 25 de junio de 2024 de 3:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

El funeral se llevará a cabo el miércoles 26 de junio de 2024, Oraciones en la Capilla a las 9:00 am desde la Funeraria Wolniak 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

...

Rosario Rodriguez

Rosario Rodriguez

Jun 16, 2024

Rosario Rodriguez

Visitation Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Monday, June 24, 2024, Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

Mass 10:00 am at St. Gall Catholic Church (55th and Kedzie)

Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside,...

Antonio "Tony" Ramos

Antonio "Tony" Ramos

Jun 15, 2024

Antonio "Tony"  Ramos

Family and Friends will Gather Monday, June 24, 2024 from 3:00 pm to time of Service 7:00 pm

at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

Cremation Private

David Sanchez

David Sanchez

Jun 15, 2024

Family and Friends will Gather Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 3:00 pm to time of Chapel Service 6:00 pm at the

Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment Private

Juan M. Navarrete Hernandez

Juan M. Navarrete Hernandez

Jun 10, 2024

Juan M. Navarrete Hernandez

Visitation Friday, June 21, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Saturday, June  22, 2024 Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church (64th and Kilbourn Ave.) Mass 10:00 am

Interment Private

Rufino Saenz

Rufino Saenz

Jun 9, 2024

Rufino Saenz, age 70.

Beloved husband of Laura Saenz nee Agundis.

Loving father of Jason Saenz and Daniel Saenz.

Fond grandfather of Joel Saenz and Angel Saenz.

Dear brother of Nelia (Juan) Ramos, Hedilberto Saenz, Marta Saenz, and the late Juan Jose Saenz.

Uncle and great uncle of many...

Lawrence J. Adas

Lawrence J. Adas

Jun 9, 2024

Lawrence J. Adas

Visitation Friday, June 28, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Friday, June 29, 2024 Chapel Service 10:00 am at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL.

Jose Abad Ortiz

Jose Abad Ortiz

Jun 9, 2024

José Abad Ortiz, Amado Esposo de Teresa Cahue. Cariñoso padre de Jessica Ortiz (Luis) Del Valle, Jesús Ortiz y Omar Ortiz. José estaba anticipando el nacimiento de su nieta Yaretzi Itzel Ortiz, que llegará a finales de este mes. Es un querido hermano de Eulogio, Antonia, Lidia, Lázaro, Javier y de Lino Ortiz(†).

El velorio es el...

Loretta R. Willhoit

Loretta R. Willhoit

Jun 4, 2024

Loretta R. Willhoit nee Woloszyn, age 98.

Beloved wife of the late Russell Willhoit.

Loving mother of Linda M. Jones and the late Donna Willhoit.

Fond grandmother of Michelle (Brad) Campbell.

Great grandmother of Emilee Campbell and Dustin Campbell.

Great Great Grandmother of Faryn Campbell.

Dear sister...

Kaeli Nicole Rosas

Kaeli Nicole Rosas

May 31, 2024

Kaeli Nicole Rosas

Loving daughter of Ariana Moreno and David Rosas.

Dear sister of Cynthia Naomi Rosas.

Fond niece of Melissa Diaz, Adrian Rosas and Efrain Moreno.

Dear granddaughter of Joel and Patricia Moreno and Blanca Gonzalez and Fortino Rosas.

Dear cousin of Ila Alvarado and Lino Alvarado.

...

Ramon E. Mora

Ramon E. Mora

May 31, 2024

Ramon E. Mora

Visitation Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Chapel Prayers 10:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

Mass: 11:00 am at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church.

Cremation Private.

Obituary Notifications

Stay informed with timely obituary notifications and service updates from our funeral home.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.