Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Francisco Garcia Perez was a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend of Many. Visitation Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Friday, September 15, 2023, Chapel Service 10:30 am at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.

Sep 6, 2023

Martha Gonzalez Galindo, age 77.

Loving mother of Martha Patricia Cruz Gonzalez.

Partner of Pedro Gandarilla.

Dear daughter of the late Jose Prisciliano Gonzalez Esquivel and the late Esperanza Galindo Avalos.

Dearly loved by many brothers and sisters.

Aunt of Vanessa, Juan Antonio Jr., Joseph, Christina, Mely, Rocio, Ma...

Sep 2, 2023

Robert J. Skwarek, 67, retired firefighter for the City of Chicago for more than 32 years, died suddenly on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  Beloved son of Frances and John "Lefty" Skwarek (both deceased); cherished brother of Carol, Teresa, and Donna; dearest brother-in-law of his eager co-pilot Serge Fourmaux. Now reunited with his treasured twin brother, the late, great Phil....

Aug 31, 2023

WILLIAM CHARLES BISCH, beloved husband of Kathleen Bisch (nee Callahan); loving father of Colleen (Iurii) Koza, Melissa, Patrick (Julie), Sarah (Dan) Gruzwalski and Kevin (Mary); adored grandfather of Cadence, Parker, Cillian, Carter, Elliott, Rayah and Billie; dear son of Germana and the late Robert Bisch; dear brother of Laura (Rich) Rybka, Janet Annen and Michael (Dorothy) Bisch; dear son-in-law...

Aug 28, 2023

Visitation Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm.  Cremation Private.

Aug 23, 2023

Roberto Arroyo, Visitation Friday, September 1, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral, Saturday September 2, 2023, Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629

to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church 64th and Kilbourn, Mass 10:00 am Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Aug 23, 2023

Maria Elma Torres Vargas 77, falleció tranquilamente rodeada de su familia amada, el miércoles 23 de agosto, 2023.

Ella descansa en paz. El brilliant de sus ojos que alumbraba a todos quien la conocía, se ha apagado tan solo por un tiempo. Su amor vivira para siempre.

Tuvimos la fortuna de tener como mamá, esposa,...

Aug 23, 2023

Willie Guzman, 80 beloved Husband of the late Norma W. Guzman. Loving Father of Julie Guzman (Alonzo Zapata), Daniel Guzman (Melissa Amaro), Norma A. Guzman-Garcia (Guillermo Garcia). Cherished Grandfather of Marissa O'Connor (Shane O'Connor), Anthony Nino (Haidee Aguilar), Emily Guzman and Danielle Guzman. Great Grandfather of many. Adored and respected by many friends and family.  Visitation Tuesday, August 29,...

Aug 20, 2023

Visitation Monday, August 28, 2023 from 3:00-8:00 pm.  Burial in Mexico.

773-767-4500 www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Aug 18, 2023

Trancito Jacobo, 56 años.

Amado esposo de Leticia Jacobo. Amoroso padre de Diego Jacobo, Alejandra Jacobo y George Jacobo.

Cariñoso abuelo de Julián Villa Jacobo. Mejor amigo de Chikkis, Bruno, Oso y Chavela.

Querido hijo de Juan Jacobo García y Rita Lundez Lázaro.

Querido hermano de Rodrigo Jacobo, German Jacobo, Ignacia...

Aug 17, 2023

Francisca Barrientos (Chavez)

Born November 20, 1962 is survived by her husband Ruben, children Fernanda (Alex), Rafael (Mary), Mariana (Juan), Tanya, Gwendolyn, Evelyn (Erik), Isabel (Ismael), Crystal (Jesus) and Anamaria. Her 30 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 6 siblings, nieces and nephews and her beloved cat Tubsy.

Visitation Friday, August 25, 2023 from 3:00 pm to...

Aug 16, 2023

Maria Tapia Silva, age 86.

Beloved wife of the late Ezequiel Tapia.

Loving mother of Ma. Cristina (Sotero) Garcia, Jose L. Tapia,  Lilia (Juan) Garcia, Rogelio (Yadira) Tapia and the late Jose J. Tapia.

Fond grandmother of Sotero Garcia Jr., Lucero (Cesar) Garcia, Ivon (Emilio) Mandujano, David (Veronica) Garcia, Jose Garcia, Ezequiel Garcia,...

Aug 14, 2023

Edward F. Kulik Jr., age 76.

Beloved husband Mary E. Kulik nee Brennan.

Dear son of the late Edward F. Kulik Sr. and the late Lottie V. Kulik nee Zurawik.

Dear brother of Annette (John) Paciga, Carol (Jerry Ross) Kulik and the late Lawrence (late Darlene) Kulik.

Fond uncle of Lynette...

Aug 9, 2023

Diane M. Silverio nee; Kranz age 59. Beloved Wife of the late Martin Silverio, Loving Mother of Julia Kranz-Silverio. Devoted Daughter of the late Richard (the late Betty) Kranz. Dear Sister of Cherie (Richard) Herron and Christine (Robert) Gainey. Family and Friends will gather Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL....

Aug 7, 2023

Amanda R. Valdez nee: Urrutia age 45. Loving and Devoted Mother of Justin, Jr. Beloved Daughter of Joseph (The late Marion). Dear Sister of Joseph III. Urrutia (Jacqui Osborne), Monique "Mona" Garcia and Angelique "Angel" Urrutia. Cherished Aunt of Antoinette "Netti", Dominique "Nikki", Jennifer, Edward, Justin, and Jonathan. Fond Niece, Cousin, and Friend of many. Family and friends will...

Aug 6, 2023

Jadwiga Kowalczyk nee Syc age 79.

Funeral Saturday 11:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Fabian Church for Mass at 12:00 pm.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation Saturday 9:00 am until time of Service 11:00 am.

Funeral Info: 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Aug 5, 2023

Florence B. Kois nee Szczublewski, age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Kois.

Loving daughter of the late Constance "Connie" and the late Bernice (nee Obszarny) Szczublewski.

Dearest sister of Adrienne (late Ronald CFD) Tracy and the late Leonard (Joan) Szczublewski.

Many dear nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews....

Aug 2, 2023

Ernesto Medina age 67.

Funeral Friday August 11, 2023 at 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Clare of Montefalco Church for Mass at 10:00 am.  Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation Thursday August 10, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Aug 1, 2023

Jose de Jesus Velazquez, age 70.

Beloved husband of Maria G. Velazquez.

Loving father of Monica (Chance) Newland, Christopher (Idyl) Velazquez and Sabrina Velazquez.

Fond grandfather of Sophia Velazquez and Portlynn Velazquez.

Dear son of the late Camilo Velazquez Quinones and the late Anacleta Gomez Estrada.

Dear brother of...

Aug 1, 2023

Guadalupe Ortiz nee Cardenas age 76.

Beloved wife of Juan Ortiz.

Loving mother of Juan (Michele) Ortiz Jr. and Vilma Martinez.

Fond grandmother of Javier (Sandra) Martinez, Manuel Martinez, Francisco Martinez, Johnny Cantu and Michael Cantu.

Great Grandmother of David Martinez, Jannie Martinez, Dustin Martinez and Aliya Martinez.

Dear...