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.

Rebeca Vasquez

Rebeca Vasquez

Oct 3, 2021

Rebeca Vasquez nee Garcia age 86.

Beloved wife of 63 years to Marcelino Vasquez.

Loving mother Alejandro (Cathleen) Vasquez, Gloria (Rodolfo) Avalos,

Raymond Vasquez, Rosa Linda Vasquez, Carlo Vasquez and Xavier (Jessica) Vasquez.

Fond grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Dear daughter of...

Joanne H. Michalik

Joanne H. Michalik

Oct 3, 2021

Joanne H. Michalik nee Jaroch age 64.

Beloved wife of the late Cary J. Michalik Sr.

Loving mother of Cary J. Michalik Jr., Eric Michalik and Jason Michalik.

Fond grandmother Destiny Michalik, Cary Michalik III, Jordan Michalik,

Erica Michalik and Eric Michalik Jr.

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Janina A. Bednarz

Janina A. Bednarz

Oct 2, 2021

Janina A. Bednarz nee Chraca, age 86.

Loving wife of Jozef Bednarz.

Dear daughter of the late Jan Chraca and the late Zofia Chraca nee Harbut.

Dear sister of the late Maria (late Stefan) Daniak.

Fond aunt of Zofia (Stanislaw) Podczerwinski, Danuta (late Marian) Krzak,

Marian Daniak, Andrzej (Brenda)...

Jesus Escamilla

Jesus Escamilla

Oct 2, 2021

Jesus Escamilla, age 74.

Funeral Friday 10:15 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass at 11:00 am. Cremation Private.

Visitation Thursday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Arrangements by Wolniak Funeral Home, 773-767-1178 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Note: In accordance with...

Andrew E. Bieruta

Andrew E. Bieruta

Sep 30, 2021

Andrew E. Bieruta, age 67.

Loving son of the late Zygmunt Bieruta and the late Emilia L. Bieruta nee Pustelnik.

Dear brother of Irene M. (Frank F.) Shamma.

Fond uncle of Michael Shamma, Shereen (Athenasios MD) Marneris.

Great uncle of Aletheia Marneris.

Counsin...

Wayne Knuth

Wayne Knuth

Sep 24, 2021

Memorial Service 1:00 pm Saturday October 2, 2021 at Ashburn Baptist Church,

3647 W. 83rd St., Chicago, IL

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

Anthony Garcia

Anthony Garcia

Sep 23, 2021

Anthony Garcia age 17.

Loving son of Victor Garcia and Maria Silvia del Carmen Diaz.

Dear grandson of Antonio Diaz and Guadalupe Angulo and Luis Garcia and the late Maria Juana Perez.

Dear nephew of many Uncles and Aunts.

Cousin and friend of many.

Ricardo Mendoza

Ricardo Mendoza

Sep 20, 2021

Ricardo Mendoza, age 47

Loving husband of Lisa nee Guerrero

Beloved father of Shanel Mendoza,

Sophia Mendoza and the

Late Raven Mendoza

Cherished grandfather of Layla

Fond son of Maria nee Mendoza and the Late Raul Mendoza

Dearest brother of Raul Mendoza and Margie (Lalo)...

Donald L Koren

Donald L Koren

Sep 19, 2021

Donald L. Koren, age 82, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  He was the beloved son of the late Edward Koren and the late Amelia nee Bolatto.  He was the cherished brother of Charlene (late brother-in-law, Don) Tomich and the late Ronald (late sister-in-law, Joan) Koren and great uncle of the late Joey Koren. Donald was the fond uncle...

Gil Villasana

Gil Villasana

Sep 9, 2021

Gil Villasana, age 64.

Loving son of the late Antonio Villasana and the late Francisca Villasana nee Gonzalez.

Dear brother of William Villasana, Yolanda Villasana, Hugo Villasana, Diana (Juan) Hernandez

and Rosario (late Andres) Miraz.

Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Cousin and friend of many.

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Mary Ann Kash

Mary Ann Kash

Sep 9, 2021

MARY ANN KASH, 91

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded with family.

Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Thomas J. Kash.

Loving Mom of Thomas, Nancy (Ron) Gray, Karen (Wayne) Moore, Raymond (Debra) and the late Steven.

Cherished Grandma of Alicia (Shawn) Freeman, Jacob...

Russell "Russ" J. Kleifgen

Russell "Russ" J. Kleifgen

Sep 7, 2021

Russell "Russ" J. Kleifgen 64, suddenly.

Beloved son of the late William "Bill" J. Kleifgen and the late Dorothy nee Poluch.

Russ was a graduate of  Brother Rice High School, received a bachelor degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a master degree from the University of Chicago. Russ retired from Exon Mobile Refining...

Alejo Martinez

Alejo Martinez

Sep 7, 2021

Visitation Saturday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Cremation Private.

Funeral Info: 773-767-1178 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Note: In accordance with the City of Chicago Phase 5 reopening recommendations dated June 11, 2021 the Wolniak Funeral Home will maintain the expectation that ALL visitors wear face...

Conrado Gracia

Conrado Gracia

Sep 6, 2021

Conrado Gracia, age 83.

Beloved husband of †Emilia Elda Gracia.

Loving father of Conrad (Alicia) Gracia, Myrtha (Saul) Guzman, Marla Gracia,

Norma (Francisco) Diaz and Juan Carlos Gracia.

Fond grandfather of Melissa, Vanessa, Janessa, Alyssa, Emilio, Alex,

Saul, Isabella, Niko, Eddie, Emily, Franky,...

Lupe Pruitt

Lupe Pruitt

Sep 4, 2021

Lupe Pruitt nee Barelas, age 101.

Beloved wife of the late Paul Pruitt.

Loving mother of the late Jesse (Mary) Vargas.

Dearest grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many.

Dear daughter of the late Jesus and the late Jesusita Barelas.

Loving...

Juana Garcia De Villarreal

Juana Garcia De Villarreal

Sep 1, 2021

Juana Garcia de Villarreal, age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Bernardo Villarreal.

Loving mother of Gerardo (Celia) Villarreal, Jose Luis (Dora) Villarreal,

Juan Antonio (Yolanda) Villarreal, Javier (Doris) Villarreal, Dora Silvia Villarreal,

Bernardo Jr. (Soledad) Villarreal, Mayra (Homero) Garza, Nancy (Jesus) Valencia

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Fernando Lopez

Fernando Lopez

Aug 28, 2021

Visitation Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Cremation Private.

Funeral Info: 773-767-1178 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Note: In accordance with the City of Chicago Phase 5 reopening recommendations dated June 11, 2021 the Wolniak Funeral Home will maintain the expectation that ALL visitors wear face...

Maria Magdalena Sanchez De Esparza

Maria Magdalena Sanchez De Esparza

Aug 23, 2021

Maria Magdalena Sanchez – De Esparza

Beloved wife of 56 years to Eligio Esparza

Dearest mother of Irma Esparza, Gloria (Enrique) Jaimes, Alfredo (Veronica) Esparza,

Guadalupe Esparza, Fernando (Stacia) Esparza and Christian Esparza

Grandmother and great-grandmother of many

Many Late brothers and sisters...

Mary Jane Fudala

Mary Jane Fudala

Aug 17, 2021

Mary Jane Fudala nee Gasior, age 92 Beloved Wife of John S. Loving Mother of Justine Hensley, Stanley (Eva) Fudala MD, and Mary Jane (Waldemar MD) Nowak Fond Grandmother of John Fudala, Mary Jane (Reza) Nowak MD, Waldemar (Polina) Nowak MD and Anita (Michael) Calderon Great Grandmother of Mary Jane, Olivia, Michael and Bristol Dear Sister of the Late Frank...

Rose E. Kleidon

Rose E. Kleidon

Aug 16, 2021

Rose E. Kleidon nee Jakresky age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Wilbur Kleidon.

Loving mother of Roseann Orswell, Wilbur (Judy) Kleidon, David (Lynn) Kleidon,

Malia (Ramiro & Stella) Garcia, Terrence Kleidon, Thomas (Judy) Kleidon and the late Elizabeth (Edward) Kill.

Fond Grandmother Darlene, Joey, Fabiola,...

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