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.

Dorothy Kleifgen

Dorothy Kleifgen

Jun 29, 2021

Dorothy Kleifgen nee Poluch, 92

Loving Wife of the late William J. "Bill"

Dearest Mother of Russell J. "Russ"

Cherished Daughter of the late James Poluch and the late Ann Poluch nee Debowski

Aunt of many nieces and nephews

Special thanks to Dorothy's beloved caregiver, Barb Koncki

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Alejandro Hernandez

Alejandro Hernandez

Jun 22, 2021

Alejandro Hernandez, age 42.

Loving father Alejandra Hernandez, Mathew Hernandez, Anthony Gomez, Erica Gomez, Adrian Gomez, Alexander Hernandez and Axavier Hernandez.

Fond grandfather of Noah Potochney.

Dear son of Rafael Hernandez and Maria Rafaela Hernandez.

Dear brother of Leticia (Juan) Hernandez and Javier Hernandez.

Jorge G. Marin

Jorge G. Marin

Jun 19, 2021

Jorge G. Marin, age 56.

Loving father Jorge Marin Jr., Veronica M. Velasco and Angel Marin.

Fond grandfather of Jayleen Marin, Luis Velasco, Aiden Velasco and

Emma Marin.

Dear son of the late Jorge M. Marin and the late Maria T. Marin Granados.

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Marilynn Wolski

Marilynn Wolski

Jun 19, 2021

Marilynn Wolski nee Koprowski age 78.

Beloved wife of the late Edward.

Loving mother of Rachel (Ronald) Tylak and the late Johnny Pickett.

Fond grandmother of Joseph Tylak and Cassandra Tylak.

Dear daughter of the late Leonard Koprowski and the late Charlotte Koprowski nee Skupien.

Dear sister of the...

Jose Ramiro Velazquez

Jose Ramiro Velazquez

Jun 17, 2021

Funeral Wednesday 9:00am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Road to Mother of the Americas Church (2226 S. Whipple, former Our Lady of Tepeyac) for 10:00am Mass.  Cremation Private.  Visitation Tuesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

In accordance with the City of Chicago Phase 5 reopening recommendations dated June 11, 2021...

Alex L. Barahona

Alex L. Barahona

Jun 16, 2021

Alex L. Barahona, age 53.

Loving father of Alex A. Barahona.

Dear son of Lucy A. Barahona nee De Leon and Rudy A. Barahona.

Dear brother of Rudy (Norma) Barahona, Mayra (Francisco Arroyo) Barahona and

Lucy (Juan Calderon) Barahona.

Fond uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of many.

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Jadwiga Zofia Tuzim

Jadwiga Zofia Tuzim

Jun 11, 2021

Jadwiga Zofia Tuzim nee Machaj age 85.

Beloved wife of the late Jan Tuzim.

Loving mother of Joanna (Janusz) Skrzypczak

and the late Elzbieta (Tony) Wiatr.

Fond grandmother of Rafal Skrzypczak, Peter (Malgorzata) Wiatr,

Evita (Mike) Tkach and the late Danielle (David) Kresin.

Great Grandmother of Olivia...

Lourenia Hamilton

Lourenia Hamilton

Jun 10, 2021

Lourenia Hamilton nee Richardson, age 86.

Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Hamilton Sr.

Loving mother of Gwendolyn (Roy) Banks, Clayton Hamilton, Geraldine (Samuel) Ware, Denise Rowe and the late Gayle Reed.

Fond grandmother of Tonie, Marc, Bianca, Danielle, Clarice, Lourenia, Brittany, Abriana, Octavia, Sultaana, John Paul, Zachariah and Devin.

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Valentine Ferek

Valentine Ferek

Jun 10, 2021

Valentine J. Ferek nee Polys, 97 Beloved Wife of the late Albert Loving Mom of Barbara (James) Carberry, Carol Rudy (Corey S.) and Al (Mary) Cherished Grandma of Mike (Caroline) Carberry, Patrick Carberry, Katie (Dave Crites) Carberry, Justin and Michael Ferek and Great-Grandma of Noah, Xander and Josie Valentine Dear Sister of many late siblings Aunt of many nieces and...

Marty Jo Day

Marty Jo Day

Jun 9, 2021

Memorial Visitation Friday, June 25, 2021 from 9:00-11:00 am with a Chapel Service at 11:00 am.

For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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 masks properly until further notice....

Rosalba Manrique Liberato

Rosalba Manrique Liberato

Jun 5, 2021

Funeral Thursday 9:00am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Gall Church for 10:00am Mass.  Cremation Private.  Visitation Wednesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Raven Elizabeth Mendoza

Raven Elizabeth Mendoza

Jun 2, 2021

Raven Elizabeth Mendoza, age 20.

Loving Daughter of Ricardo Mendoza and Lisa Guerrero.

Dear sister of Sophia Mendoza and Shanel Mendoza.

Fond granddaughter of Maria (Late Raul) Mendoza and late Edward Hernanedez.

Dear niece and godmother of  Margie (Lalo) Mercardo,

Visitation Saturday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the...

Norberta Hueso Flores Cervantes

Norberta Hueso Flores Cervantes

May 31, 2021

Funeral Saturday 8:45 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Turibius Church for 9:30 am Mass.  Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  Visitation Friday 3-7 pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

As of May 14, 2021, Wolniak Funeral Home is following the "City of Chicago Bridge Phase Capacity Specifications" as well as...

Bonnie Anderson

Bonnie Anderson

May 25, 2021

Chapel Service Tuesday June 1, 2021 at 10:00 am at the

Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.,

Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation Tuesday 9:00 am until time of Service 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers donations to Catholic Charities of Chicago in Bonnie's name

would be appreciated.

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Carmella Sommer

Carmella Sommer

May 20, 2021

Carmella Sommer

Beloved Wife of the late Patrick

Loving Mother of Michael (Carol) and Susan (Tom) Mertens

Cherished Grandmother of Kristen (Ernie), Jennifer (Dustin), Lauren (Adam), Matthew and Jimmy and Great-Grandmother of Dominick, Chase, Bentley and Jack

Dear Sister of John (Ida) DeJohn and the late Mary (late Art) Kleidon

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Julian Michael Ocegueda

Julian Michael Ocegueda

May 17, 2021

Julian M. Ocegueda. Age eight. Tragically passed away on a Monday of May 17, 2021. He was born on February 11, 2013. Julian was the heart and he meant the whole world to his mother, Veronica Cerecer, and he admired his big brother, Alexander, and his sister, Vivian. He would always look out for his little sister, Theresa. He...

Gavino Borjas Sanchez

Gavino Borjas Sanchez

May 6, 2021

Gavino Borjas Sanchez, age 80.

Beloved husband of Ma Magdalena Borjas nee Vega. Loving father of Rosalba (Juan) Gonzalez, Silvia (Eduardo) De La Fuente,

Alfredo (Sandra) Borjas, Jose Gabino (Francis) Borjas and Erick Borjas.

Fond grandfather of Analy, Omar, Melissa, Erica, Alejandro, Manuel, Jose, Ivan, Eric, Esmeralda, Emily and...

Antonio M. Macias

Antonio M. Macias

May 4, 2021

Antonio M. Macias, age 73.

Beloved husband of Manuela Macias nee Rodarte.

Loving Father Antonio (Eva Ortega) Macias, Patricia (Alex) Calderon, and Guadalupe (Horacio Hernandez) Macias.

Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dear son of the late Julio Macias and the late Maria Santos Marquez.

Dear brother of...

Raymond P. Laskowski (Lasky)

Raymond P. Laskowski (Lasky)

May 3, 2021

Raymond P. Laskowski, US Navy Veteran

Beloved Husband of the late Judith

Loving Dad of Ray Jr., Lee Ann, Thomas and the late Lynn

Cherished Grandpa of Ray, Adam, Diana, Louie, Tom and Samantha

Dear Brother of Jimmy

Uncle of many nieces and nephews

Proud "Grandpa" of...

Jay Verne Barmes

Jay Verne Barmes

Apr 30, 2021

Visitation Thursday 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.  Cremation Private.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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