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.
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,...
Gustavo Garcia Gonzalez
Aug 15, 2021
Gustavo Garcia Gonzalez, age 95.
Beloved husband of Maria R. Garcia Fuentes.
Loving father of Juan Gustavo Garcia Fuentes, Carmen C. Garcia-Fuentes
and Mario A. (Maria Xochitl Rodriguez Romo) Garcia-Fuentes.
Fond grandfather of Andres A. (Mohona Murad) Garcia, Erick G. (Anna Podgorska) Garcia and Ricardo E....
Ambrosio Lopez
Aug 13, 2021
Ambrosio Lopez age 66.
Beloved husband of Guadalupe Lopez nee Rendon.
Visitation Wednesday 8:00 am until time of service 10:30 am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,
5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Simon Chapel of St. Gall for Mass at 11:30 am.
Interment St.Casimir Cemetery.
...Martin J. Ksiazek
Aug 12, 2021
Martin J. Ksiazek, age 58.
Dear son of the late Casimir Ksiazek and the late Irene Ksiazek nee Koziel.
Loving brother of Casimir (Georgene) Ksiazek, Susan (Michael) Haddix,
Maryjean (Dan) Paprocki, Paul (Mary) Ksiazek, late George (Judy) Ksiazek and the late Michael Ksiazek.
Extended family of Chantelle, Sylina and...
Yolanda Carmona Martinez
Aug 10, 2021
Funeral Saturday 10:15 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,
5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass at 11:00 am.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation Saturday 8:00 am to 10:15 am.
773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
Note: In accordance with the City of Chicago Phase 5...Jose De Jesus Negrete Raygoza Jr.
Aug 10, 2021
Jose De Jesus Negrete Raygoza Jr., age 65.
Loving father of Jose Alberto (Maria) Negrete.
Fond grandfather of Aaron Elias Negrete, Dezaree Negrete and Jose Alberto Negrete Jr.
Dear son of Jose De Jesus Negrete  and Estela Raygoza Negrete.
Dear brother of many.
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Rigoberto H. Gonzalez
Aug 5, 2021
Rigoberto H. Gonzalez, age 72.
Beloved husband of Elva Gonzalez nee Velazquez.
Loving Father of Sonia (Pablo, Jr.) Colon, Rosa M. (Jose A.) Ramos
and Lorena (Jacob D. Rodriguez) Gonzalez.
Fond grandfather of Jacob R. (Margarita) Nieves, Alexander Ramos,
Julian J. Nieves, Pablo...
Sylvia Gallardo
Aug 3, 2021
Family and friends will meet at St. Richard Church for 10:30 am Mass.
Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Funeral Info:Â 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
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