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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.

Richard J. Clancy

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

Wanda Krutul

Feb 10, 2023

Wanda Krutul, nee Puzanowski age 69

Loving mother of Andrew (Justyna) Krutul

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Carlos Amador

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Manuel Marin

Manuel Marin

Jan 12, 2023

Manuel Marin, age 67.

Dear son of the late Jaime Marin Sr. and the late Manuela Marin nee Medina.

Dear brother of Dorothy (Vicente) Medina, Angelo Marin, Laura Marin, Minerva (late Rosalino Sr.) Torres, Miguel (Maria) Marin, David (Cindy) Marin, Patricia Marin, Oscar (Maria) Marin, Luis (Josie) Marin, Edwin (late Doreene) Marin, Rosa (Rudy Sr.)...

Desaree Marie Noceda

Desaree Marie Noceda

Jan 7, 2023

Desaree Marie Noceda nee Salinas, age 41 is in Heaven with her Heavenly Father, all praise     and Glory to GOD.  Beloved wife of Robert A. Noceda.

Loving mother of Sadie Noceda, Armando Noceda, Maya Noceda and Sarai Noceda.

Dear sister of Melinda (Mariana),  Marissa, Marcella, Sonia, Margarita,Teresa, Ciro, Freddy, Paul, Joseph, Jerry and Martin.

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Joel Rios

Joel Rios

Jan 7, 2023

Joel Rios, age 57.

Funeral on Saturday Jan. 14, 2023 at 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for Mass at 10:00 am.  Visitation Friday Jan. 13, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Cremation Private.

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

Norma Nolasco Zelaya

Norma Nolasco Zelaya

Jan 5, 2023

Norma Nolasco Zelaya, age 83.

Loving mother of Maria (Jesse) Codamon and Yesenia (Gerardo) Villarreal.

Fond grandmother of Celita Codamon, Anisa Codamon, Libby Codamon, Alexa Codamon, Jesse James Codamon, Crystalyn Villarreal and David Villarreal.

Dear sister of the late Isabel Lainez-Vazquez.

Loved and treasured  by her family and friends.

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Camilo Unzueta, Jr.

Camilo Unzueta, Jr.

Jan 4, 2023

Camilo Unzueta, Jr. Visitation Monday, January 9, 2023, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Chapel Prayers 9:15 am From Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Church 3721 W. 62nd St. Chicago, IL. 60629. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL.

Matilda Amesquita

Matilda Amesquita

Jan 2, 2023

Matilda Amesquita nee Romero, age 78.

Beloved wife of the late Miguel Amesquita.

Loving mother of Carlos Ochoa, Gloria (Carlos) Galvez, Michelle (Juan) Vazquez and the late Jose (late Debra) Ochoa.

Fond grandmother of Jennifer, Carlos, Stephanie, Richard, Angela, Carlos, Nicholas, Alexandria, Ignacio, Sabrina, Samantha, Rose and Benjamin.

Great Grandmother of...

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