Obituaries

Aug 17, 2025

Manuel Ruiz Aguilar, affectionately known as "Mané," was born on June 5, 1954, in Michoacán. He was the son of David Ruiz and María De Jesús Aguilar, husband to Aurora Vargas, father to José Manuel and Jullisa Ruiz, and grandfather to Godzilla.

He was a very hardworking man, a man of few words but great gestures of...

Aug 15, 2025

Mauricio Martinez age 31.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home.

Chapel Service will be on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Interment Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Casimir Cemetery.

La velación se llevará a cabo el viernes...

Jul 23, 2025

Adelaida Lopez-Hernandez

Visitation Thursday, July 31st, 2025 3 - 8 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home located at 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Funeral Friday, August 1st, 2025

Chapel Prayers at 9 AM

Funeral Mass at 10 AM at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church located at 6200 S. Lawndale Ave...

Jul 20, 2025

Francisco Fernández Nacido en México Falleció el 20 de julio de 2025 Con cariño y gran respeto, compartimos la partida de Francisco Fernández, un padre, abuelo, hermano y ser querido ejemplar, quien falleció el 20 de julio de 2025. Su vida fue un testimonio de amor, esfuerzo y generosidad, y su recuerdo vivirá para siempre en el corazón de...

Jul 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Burks Sunrise: September 3, 1950 · Sunset: July 18, 2025

Dorothy Nell Burks, age 74, born in Conehatta, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. A devoted Mother, beloved Sister, cherished Grandmother, and faithful woman of God, Dorothy's life was a testament to love, kindness, strength and most importantly, family.

Jul 15, 2025

Froylan González Chávez, 42 años.

Velación el miércoles 23 de julio de 2025, de 3:00 a 8:00 pm. Funeral el jueves 24 de julio de 2025. Servicio de Oracion a las 9:00 am desde la Funeraria Wolniak, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60629, hasta la Iglesia Católica del Buen Pastor, 2735 S. Kolin, Chicago, IL 60623....

Jul 11, 2025

Joe C. Estrada

Funeral mass on Wednesday, July 16th at 10 AM at St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Church located at 2651 S. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60623.

Cremation private.

Jul 11, 2025

Jose Francisco Vargas Jr.

Visitation Wednesday, July 16 from 3 - 8 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home located at 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Funeral Thursday, July 17 with Chapel Prayers at 9 AM and funeral mass at 10 AM at St. Rita of Cascia Parish located at 6243 S. Fairfield Ave. Chicago,...

Jul 9, 2025

Mary T. Grzyb nee Anderson, beloved Wife of Allan Ret CPD, loving Mother of Lynn (the late Bob) Smitzin, Tracy (Bernie) Terrell and Brian (Cheryl) Grzyb. Cherished Grandmother of Kevin (Diana) Sodetz, Mark Sodetz, Dylan Terrell, Allyson Terrell, Brody and Hailey Grzyb. Great Grandmother of Liam Sodetz. Dear Sister of the late Jack, Bernard and Gregory Anderson. Fond Aunt...

Jul 9, 2025

Gloria M. Tirado

Visitation Thursday, July 17th 3 - 8 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home located at 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Cremation private.

Jul 9, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Family and Friends will gather Directly at St. Turibius Church 5646 S. Karlov for visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment  Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 6001 W. 111th Street Alsip, IL.

Jul 7, 2025

LaDonna A. Moore, Visitation Friday, July 18, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment Private.

Jul 7, 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Gloria Franco announces her passing. Gloria Franco Sanchez, 81, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025 in her sleep. She was born in Tarimoro, Guanajuato Mexico on March 29th, 1944. Gloria was a devoted and loving mother to her three children: Patricia, Gabriel, and Francisco. She was a loving grandmother to eleven grandchildren....

Jul 3, 2025

Jose Luis Ramirez, Family and Friends will gather Wednesday, July 9, 2025

For a visitation from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629,

Followed by procession to St. Casimir Cemetery.

Jun 24, 2025

Rodolfo Villanueva Arroyo age 77.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 3-8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski. Chapel Prayers  will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025,  9:30 am. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church for a  Funeral Mass at 10:30 am.

Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Jun 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Miguel Angel Serrano May 17, 2004 – June 22, 2025 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miguel Angel Serrano, who left this world on June 22, 2025, doing what he loved most. Born on May 17, 2004, Miguel was the beloved son of Miguel A. Serrano and...

Jun 20, 2025

Carmen "Carmela" Torres (nee Ulloa), Beloved wife of the late Jesus "Jesse" Torres Sr. Loving mother of Dolores, the late Jesus Jr., Gilbert, Henry, Anacleto (Betty), Jay, John, Salvador (Bertha), and Miguel Torres.

Fond grandmother of Troy, Fernando, Tony, Elanore, Christopher, Krista, Santino, Natalie, Hector, the late Alisa Marie, the late Jesse, Natalie, Salvador, and Avery.

Jun 17, 2025

Michael P. Martin, age, 73, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born in Chicago on April 4, 1952, he was a longtime member of St. Gall Catholic Church and a graduate of Hubbard High School. Mike is survived by two sisters, Terri Lundin, and Catherine Nugent and two brothers Thomas P. Martin and Patrick J. Martin. He was preceded...

Jun 14, 2025

Stanley G. Palm

Age 61 of Chicago passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Born September 18, 1963 in Chicago, IL, he had a strong love for music, food, and wrestling. In his free time, Stanley enjoyed swimming and vacationing with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda...

Jun 9, 2025

Visitation:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sermon: 6:30 p.m.

Officiant: Manuel Vela

Chapel Service:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Officiant: Pastor William Rojas

Interment:

Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park