Obituaries

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...

Jul 30, 2023

Margaret Helen Baltazar nee Antusis, age 82.

Beloved wife of Joseph Baltazar.

Loving mother of Joey Baltazar Jr., Marie Baltazar, James Baltazar, Tweed O'Brien and the late Dolly Alexa.

Fond grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Dear sister of the late Patricia Antusis, late Al Antusis and The late Theodore Antusis....

Jul 29, 2023

Felix Carranza, Jr. Loving father of Hector Danniel Covarrubias, Christian Xavier Carranza, and Nina Nicole Carranza. Loving grandfather of Mariah Covarrubias, Liv Covarrubias, Xavier Carranza, and Messiah Covarrubias. Dear son of Felix Carranza Sr. & Rosa Amelia Fernandez. Dear brother of Jesse Carranza, Anita Zepeda, Armandina Partida, and Gloria Carranza. Tío (Uncle) Birdy to his family. Chicago Dance Promotions...

Jul 25, 2023

Nancy Hope Kukulski nee Connors age 87.

Beloved wife of the late Richard S. Kukulski.

Loving mother of Mark Francis Kukulski, Michael Robert Kukulski, Frank A. Kukulski and the late Richard E. Kukulski.

Loving grandmother of Matthew (Sarah) Kukulski.

Dear daughter of the late Edward Connors and the late Isabel H....

Jul 17, 2023

Maria Azalea Sanchez nee Urbina, age 72.

Beloved wife of the late Gregorio Sanchez Molina.

Loving mother of Dora (Jaime) Fernandez and Alejandro J. (Diana) Sanchez.

Fond grandmother of Alexis Sanchez, Jasmin Fernandez and Jaime Fernandez Jr.

Great grandmother Denise Williams.

Dear daughter of the late Ventura Urbina and...

Jul 16, 2023

Maria Lungu age 78.

Visitation Wednesday July 19, 2023 from 4:00 pm until time of service 7:00 pm at Golgotha Romanian Pentecostal Church, 10100 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453.

Funeral Thursday 10:00 am at Golgotha Romanian Pentecostal Church.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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

Jul 14, 2023

Carolyn A. Ratke nee: Zeglen age 80 of Orland Park formerly of Riverside and Chicago, IL (Back of the Yards).  Beloved Wife of the late Chester Ratke.  Devoted Mother of Michelle (Jose) Perez, Michael (Jennifer) Ratke, Chet (Lynn) Ratke, and the late Carolyn M. Ratke.  Cherished Grandmother of Carrie (Joseph) Bokuniewicz, Mitchell (Heather) Kostka, Timothy (Shannon) Kostka, Christopher Kostka,...