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.
Elisa Abeja
Feb 25, 2023
Elisa Abeja, apreciada por todas la que la conocieron. Comprometió su vida al servicio de Dios, su familia, iglesia y comunidad. Adorada esposa de Abran Abeja, madre de Paula Villagrana (Guillermo Villagrana), Eladio Aveja (Sucelena Aveja), Chilo Abeja (Mary Abeja), Tina Abeja (Victor Flores), Lola Davila (Victor Davila), Olivia Jimenez (Julio Jimenez), Vianey Guzman ( Candido Guzman), Oralia Abeja-Lara (Gerardo...
Irene Medina
Feb 22, 2023
Irene Medina nee Tamez age 87.
Visitation Tuesday March 7, 2023 from 8:30 am until time of service 10:30 am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral Info: 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
Maria Gasienica Topor
Feb 21, 2023
Maria Gasienica Topor nee Klimecka, age 67.
Beloved wife of Stanislaw Gasienica Topor.
Loving mother of Stan (Ela) Gasienica and Matt (Ania) Gasienica.
Fond grandmother of Jacob, Sebastian, Kacper and Maya Gasienica.
Dear daughter of the late Zbigniew Klimecki and the...
Lucila Garibay Yepez Rosales
Feb 20, 2023
Visitation Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Chapel Service at 5:00 pm. Burial in Michoacan, Mexico.
Guadalupe Cornelio Valle
Feb 17, 2023
Guadalupe Cornelio Valle, age 48.
Beloved daughter of Juan Cornelio and Manuela Valle Ortiz.
Loving sister of Gabriel (Reynalda) Dominguez, Juan Manuel (Arcelia) Cornelio, Luz (Armando Suarez) Cornelio, Dulce Ruby Cornelio and Juan Carlos Cornelio.
Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Cousin and friend of many.
Funeral Feb....
Donna Marie Weteska
Feb 14, 2023
Donna Marie Weteska nee Wach.
After a long illness, passed away 14 th February 2023 at age 72.
Beloved mother of Michael (Adele) Weteska and Elisa (John) Wilson.
Fond grandmother to Stephanie, Jarod, James and Rowan.
Great-grandmother to Olivia.
Dear daughter of Gabriella Wach nee Dybek and the late...
Richard J. Clancy
Feb 11, 2023
Richard J. Clancy, age 67.
Beloved husband of Joanne S. Clancy nee Cegielski and Czechalski.
Loving step father of Jimmy Czechalski.
"Daddy" of Gretchen.
Dear son of the late Richard J. Clancy and the late Joan Clancy nee Moss.
Loving brother of Roberta (late Steve) Lund.
Dear...
Wanda Krutul
Feb 10, 2023
Wanda Krutul, nee Puzanowski age 69
Loving mother of Andrew (Justyna) Krutul
Carlos Amador
Feb 5, 2023
Carlos Amador In the early hours of February 5, 2023, due to a heart weakened over time, Carlos died of natural cause at Rush University Hospital, comforted by the excellent team of nurses and doctors in the MICU. Born in Ayutla, Jalisco, Mexico to Rafael and Francisa, Carlos would enjoy a happy childhood cemented by the ease to try...
Adela Diaz Martinez
Feb 3, 2023
Adela Diaz Martinez, Visitation Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Chapel Service time pending. Interment private.
Margaret H. Bernal
Feb 2, 2023
Margaret H. Bernal nee Thomas, age 98.
U. S. Army Air Corp WW II Veteran.
Beloved wife of the late Felix "Phil" Bernal.
Loving mother of Phillip (Marlene Alvino) Bernal, Roy Bernal, Mary Ann (William) Bernal Potter and the late Daniel Bernal.
Cherished grandmother and Beloved Busia of many.
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Maria Guadalupe Amador
Feb 1, 2023
Maria Guadalupe Amador
On the afternoon of February 1, 2023, afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease and battling other ailments, Guadalupe died peacefully of natural causes at home, comforted by her family.
Born in Mexico to Jose and Elena, and--due to financial hardship—lovingly raised by her candlemaker Uncle Candelario and his sister, Monica, in Ocotlan. She lived...
Henry E. Sarabia
Jan 31, 2023
Henry E. Sarabia, age 80.
U.S. Army Veteran.
Beloved husband of the late Ninfa Sarabia.
Dear son of the late Narciso Sarabia and the late Ernestina Sarabia nee Vasquez.
Dear brother of Narciso "Tom" (Aleda) Sarabia, Frank (Mary Ann) Sarabia, Patricia Alvarado, Alfredo Sarabia and Loretta (Joe) Salazar.
Uncle...
Jamie Silva Chavez
Jan 29, 2023
Jaime Silva Chavez suddenly age 64. Beloved Husband of Maria Silva. Loving Father of Maria Elena, Diego, Rocio, Jaime, Jr. and the late Carlos Silva. Cherished "Chondo" of 12 and Great "Chondo" of 1. Dear Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Friend of many. Visitation Wednesday February 1, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Thursday February 2, 2023 Chapel...
Ellen Mary Mcgoldrick
Jan 29, 2023
Ellen Mary McGoldrick passed away on January 29 th at the age of 94. She was born in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland to Jerry and Margaret Twomey. She was the loving sister to Margaret (Pat Healy), Patrick (Mary Agnes), Julia (John Naughton), Michael, John (Margaret), Jerry (Mary), Timothy (Rose), Hugh (Celia), Noreen (Sean Hedderman), Daniel (Breda) and Mary. All...
Ruth J. Hansen
Jan 27, 2023
Ruth J. Hansen nee Ziblis, age 86.
Beloved wife of the late Clyde Hansen.
Dear sister of the late Leonard Ziblis and the late Anthony Ziblis.
Aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Chapel Service Saturday Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Wolniak Funeral Home,
5700 S. Pulaski...
J. Jesus Sanchez Castro
Jan 22, 2023
J. Jesus Sanchez Castro, age 73.
Visitation Thursday Jan. 26th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.,
Interment Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Funeral Info: 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
Patricia Ann Palanyk
Jan 22, 2023
Patricia Ann Palanyk nee Semerak, age 87.
Beloved wife of 65 years to the late William "Mykola" Palanyk.
Loving mother of  Larry (Debbie) Palanyk, Terry (Marian) Palanyk and Dan (Michelle) Palanyk. Fond Grandmother of Lisa (Jim) Hickey, Nicholas Palanyk, Andrea Palanyk, Daniel (Janna) Palanyk, Jennifer (Dan) Burns and the late Steven Palanyk. Fond Great-Grandmother of...
Gregorio Cruz Vega
Jan 12, 2023
Gregorio Cruz Vega, Visitation Monday, January 16, 2023 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 Funeral Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Chapel Prayers 8:45 am to Good Shepherd Catholic Church 2735 S. Kolin Ave. Chicago, IL. 60623 Mass 10:00 am, Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. At the request...
Gina M. Gutierrez
Jan 12, 2023
Gina M. Gutierrez, Family and Friends will Gather on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 9:00 am until time of Chapel Service 12:00 pm., at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Il. 60629 Interment St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery.
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