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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
...
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
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
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
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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