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.

Ma Raquel Carmona

Ma Raquel Carmona

Dec 31, 2022

Ma Raquel Carmona, age 79.

Beloved wife of J Carmen Carmona.

Loving mother of Antonio (Eloisa) Carmona, Ramiro Carmona, Javier Carmona, Ruben Carmona, Yadira (Jose Garcia) Carmona, Leonal (Cristina) Carmona, Diana (Jaime Escobedo) Carmona,  late Carmelita Carmona and two other late Carmona Children.

Fond grandmother of Ruby (Mario Gutierrez) Carmona, Antonio Jr. (Jocelyn...

Adan Buendia

Adan Buendia

Dec 29, 2022

Adan Buendia age 60, Beloved Husband of Mercedes Buendia nee: Cuevas. Loving Father of Angelica M. Buendia, Adriana Buendia, Lorena Buendia and Hector Buendia. Cherished Grandfather of Jasmin, Isabel, Alfonso, Leonardo, Christian and Chelsea. Dear Brother of Manuel, Maria de Jesus, Ignacio, Eva, Jorge, Dolores, Martin, and the late Isaias. Dear Brother-in-law of Ana Maria, Ciriaco, Hector and the...

Jennie M. Franco

Jennie M. Franco

Dec 27, 2022

Jennie M. Franco, Visitation Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Friday, January 6, 2023 Chapel Prayers 9:00 am From the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Mass 10:00 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Angel M. Maldonado Sr.

Angel M. Maldonado Sr.

Dec 23, 2022

Angel M. Maldonado Sr., Visitation Friday, December 30, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Chapel Service Saturday, December 31, 2022 10:30 am at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Il. 60629. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.

Esmeralda "Esmy" Vazquez

Esmeralda "Esmy" Vazquez

Dec 21, 2022

Our beloved, Esmeralda Vazquez (Esmy), passed away on December 21, 2022 at the young age of 44. Esmy was born on September 22, 1978 to Miroslava (Mandujano) and Daniel Vazquez in Chicago Illinois. Esmy was preceded in death by her father Daniel Vazquez Sr. and best feline companion Demitri. She is survived by her mother Miroslava Vazquez, her...

Fernando Bejar Fonseca

Fernando Bejar Fonseca

Dec 20, 2022

Fernando Bejar Fonseca, Visitation, Thursday December 29, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral, Friday December 30, 2022 Chapel Service 10:30 am at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.

Manuel Guzman Lopez

Manuel Guzman Lopez

Dec 19, 2022

Manuel Guzman Lopez, Visitation Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Chapel Service 7:00 pm. Interment Mexico.

Maria Gutierrez Gallegos

Maria Gutierrez Gallegos

Dec 17, 2022

Maria Gutierrez Gallegos, age 83.

Funeral 12/28/2022 Wednesday 10:30 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to Our Lady of the Snows Church for Mass at 11:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 12/27/2022 Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Info: 773-7667-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Rosa J. Monarrez

Rosa J. Monarrez

Dec 14, 2022

Rosa J. Monarrez, Visitation Friday, December 23rd, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Funeral Saturday, December 24th, 2022. Chapel Prayers 9:00 am From the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to St. Gall Catholic Church 55th and Kedzie, Chicago, IL. 60629 Mass: 10:00 am. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Service information 773-767-4500...

Juan A. Fonseca

Juan A. Fonseca

Dec 14, 2022

I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Juan A. Fonseca. He passed away peacefully at the age of 69, surrounded by family. My dad loved being with his family taught us to be close and be there for one another, he was always an awesome father that was our advisor, mentor, our BIGGEST SUPPORTER no matter...

Alfredo Moreno

Alfredo Moreno

Dec 12, 2022

Alfredo Moreno age 73. Husband of 47 years to Maria del Refugio. Loving father of Cynthia (Juan); Myrna (Gerardo); Alfredo Jr. and Wilfredo. Proud and loving grandfather of Julissa, Sebastian, Oliver and Santiago. Fond brother of Esther, Luis, Arturo, Silvia, Raul, and Alicia. Cherished uncle and friend to many. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's school and sport events. His...

Thomas G. Mrowczynski

Thomas G. Mrowczynski

Dec 10, 2022

Thomas G. Mrowczynski, age 74.

U.S. Army Veteran.

Beloved husband of Rosemary Mrowczynski nee Kohut.

Loving father of Michael Mrowczynski and David Mrowczynski.

Dear son of the late Walter Mrow and the late Dorothy Mrow nee Tarris.

Dear brother of the late Dolores Mrow, late Robert Mrow, late Eve...

Maria Luisa Lazalde

Maria Luisa Lazalde

Dec 10, 2022

Maria Luisa Lazalde

On December 10, 2022, we lost a beloved wife, mother, sister and family matriarch. She was a wonderful mother who was there when needed and a pillar to the Pilsen community. Maria Luisa Lazalde of San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico passed away at the age of 82 from natural causes. She is survived by her...

Panfilo "Pajarito" Casarez

Panfilo "Pajarito" Casarez

Dec 6, 2022

Panfilo "Pajarito" Casarez age 78. Beloved Husband of the late Maria C. Cazares nee: Galindo. Loving Father of Martin Cazares, Juvencia (Martin) Ocampo, Jose Cazares, Fidela (Alonzo) Ortiz, Tereso Cazares, Panfilo Jr. Cazares, Yesenia (Jose) Vargas and Jerardo Cazares. Cherished Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of Many. Fond Uncle and Friend of Many. Visitation Friday, December 16, 2022, from 3:00 pm...

Anna Tarasewicz

Anna Tarasewicz

Dec 6, 2022

Anna Tarasewicz, in her 98 th year, on December 6, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Wladyslaw Tarasewicz and many dear friends. Survived by daughter, Teresa; dear niece, Helena Diederich (late husband, Steve); Helena's son, Tom (Stacy) and their son, sweet Matthew; beloved niece, Zofia Pawlaczek and her family; various relatives and friends in all parts of the...

Francisco Gonzalez

Francisco Gonzalez

Dec 6, 2022

Francisco Gonzalez age 75. Beloved Husband of Teresa Gonzalez nee: Magana. Loving Father of Gerardo (Maria) Gonzalez, Patricia (Alex) Cardenas and Francisco Jr. Gonzalez. Cherished Grandfather of Jacob Gonzalez, Isabella, Sophia and Elizabeth Cardenas, Karina, Jasmine, Abraham and Roman. Dear Brother of Maria Gonzalez. Fond Brother-in-Law, Cousin, Uncle and Friend of many. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm....

Eduardo Abarca-Corrales

Eduardo Abarca-Corrales

Dec 3, 2022

Eduardo Abarca-Corrales

Family and Friends will Gather Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 from 9:00 am to time of Chapel Service 12:00 Noon. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Il.

Stanley "Stanislaw" J. Gierut

Stanley "Stanislaw" J. Gierut

Dec 1, 2022

Stanley "Stanislaw" J. Gierut, age 95.

U.S. Army Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Frieda Gierut nee Dopieralska.

Loving father of Stanley F. (Barbara) Gierut, Richard (Dorothy) Gierut and

Marianne (Jesse) Lenkiewicz.

Fond grandfather of Andrew (Diana) Gierut, Frank Gierut, Samantha Gierut,

Nicolette (Randon) Skonie, Jennifer Gierut,...

Gonzalo Castillo

Gonzalo Castillo

Dec 1, 2022

Gonzalo Castillo

Visitation Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Chapel Prayers Friday, December 9, 2022 10:30 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Il. 60629 to St. John Cantius Catholic Church 825 N. Carpenter, Chicago, IL. 60642 Mass 12:00 pm. Interment St. Mary, Evergreen Park, IL.

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