Obituaries

Jul 7, 2021

Funeral Wednesday 9:00am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski to St. Paul Church for 10:00am Mass.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery.  Visitation Tuesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 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...

Jul 5, 2021

Daniel F. Kardas,  age 64.

Dear Son of the late Leonard Kardas and

the late Charlotte Kardas nee Wegryzn.

Dear brother of Christine Kardas, Greg (Nancy) Kardas,

Laura (Joe) Borawski and the late Linda Malek.

Fond uncle of DeAnna (Jeff) Corcoran, Kristen Taninah,

Stephen (Michelle) Malek, Matthew...

Jul 5, 2021

Funeral Monday 9:00 AM from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME to St. Rita of Cascia Church for Mass at 10:00 AM.  Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Note: In accordance with the City of Chicago Phase 5 reopening recommendations dated June 11, 2021 the Wolniak Funeral Home...

Jul 4, 2021

Margarita Romero nee Aguirre, age 92 of Pilsen Neighborhood.

Beloved wife of 57 Years to Louis Romero.

Loving Mother of  Maricela (Dolores Bocanegra) Romero, Delia (Thomas) Cloonan,

George (Anne) Romero, Xavier ( late Rosa) Romero,

Nicholas ( Cheryl) Romero, Alvaro Romero

And Victoria (Maria Toscano) Romero.

Fond...

Jul 4, 2021

Dr. Vivian A. Walkosz, Ed.D., long-time resident of the "Back of the Yards" neighborhood of Chicago. Passed away, peacefully, in her home this Fourth of July weekend.

Devoted daughter of the late Joseph Walkosz and the Late Catherine nee Buinda. Loving sister of the late Alice (Late Honorable Vincent) Tondryk and the Late Richard (Dorothy) Walkosz. Beloved...

Jul 2, 2021

Juana Alicia Molina nee Ruiz age 73.

Beloved wife of Jose Molina Castillo.

Loving mother of Jose (Jesenia) Molina and Barbara Molina.

Fond grandmother of Angelica, Evangelina, Adriana, Destiny, Christopher, Analisse and the late Isaiah.

Dear daughter of the late Raul Ruiz and the late Carmen Ruiz nee Davila.

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Jul 1, 2021

Dorothy Marie Carapia nee Urbanski.

Born in Chicago.

Loving Mother of Anna Urbanski, Christina (Aldo) Carapia, Nicholas (Samantha) Carapia and Dorothy (Chadwick) Gilbert. Wonderfully Irreplaceable Perfect Grandmother to Joshua, Erik, Brianna, Julia, Selena, Olivia, Sandra, Isabella, Nicholas, Jaxson and CJ. Dearest sister and aunt of many.

Visitation Friday, July 16, 2021 from 3:00pm...

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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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.

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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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...

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...

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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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...

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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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...

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....

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

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...

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...