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.

Tadeusz Kramek

Tadeusz Kramek

Jul 23, 2020

Tadeusz Kramek, age 75.

Beloved husband of Irena Kramek nee Firek.

Loving father of Malgorzata (Zbigniew) Byrdak, Andy (Susan) Kramek and

Agnieszka (Fiance Tony Cheever) Kramek.

Fond grandfather of Matthew Byrdak, Natalie Byrdak, Olivia Brydak, Ben Kramek and Katy Kramek.

Dear son of...

Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Jul 18, 2020

Visitation Saturday 3-6pm.  Chapel Service 5:00 pm.  Cremation Private.

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

Per the IL Dept of Health guidelines, currently 50 people are permitted in the building at one time.

Bertha Torres

Bertha Torres

Jul 14, 2020

Visitation Sunday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Chapel Service at 5:00 pm.

Cremation Private

Per the IL Dept of Health guidelines, currently 50 people are permitted in the building at one time.

William Nicholas Palanyk

William Nicholas Palanyk

Jul 11, 2020

William "Mykola" Palanyk, US Army Korean War Veteran

Born to Samuel and Rose Palanyk in 1928 in Ukraine.  Married to Patricia Semerak for 65 years which brought 3 sons, Larry (Debbie), Terry (Marian) and Dan (Michelle).  Grandfather of Lisa (Jim), Nicholas, Andrea, Daniel, Jennifer (Dan) and the late Steven.  Great-Grandfather of Ryan, Layla, Allison and Kaitlyn.  Many...

Jose De Jesus Flores

Jose De Jesus Flores

Jul 7, 2020

Visitation and Funeral Thursday July 9 from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.  Visitation begins at 8:30am till the time of the chapel service at 11:00am.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery.  For Info: 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Ana Maria Carvajal

Ana Maria Carvajal

Jul 7, 2020

Oh Blessed Lord, pray for the soul of Ana Maria Carvajal who passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Lovingly called Anita by family and friends, she was born in Guatemala on August 7, 1945. She was known for her caring manner, giving heart, and love for the Lord. Preceded in death by her husband, Gonzalo...

Blase M Perez

Blase M Perez

Jul 6, 2020

On Tuesday July, 6th 2020, Blase Morales Perez our beloved Texas Rose, Mother of 7 children, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother to so many more…was taken home.

Blase was born on February 3rd, 1932 in Flatonia TX.  Blase could remember picking cotton as a small child, and would freely admit that she was horrible at it, choosing to...

Frances Marie Hernandez

Frances Marie Hernandez

Jul 4, 2020

Frances Marie Hernandez, age 39.

Loving mother of Celina Marie Hernandez and Julian, Christina, Mariah and Jonathan Calderon.

Fond grandmother.

Dear daughter of Yolanda Hinojosa and Ben Rodriguez.

Dear sister of David Hernandez, Ben (Melissa) Rodriguez and Andrea, Peter and Christian Rodriguez.

Dear granddaughter of Frances (late Leo) Hernandez...

Jose Guillermo Hernandez

Jose Guillermo Hernandez

Jun 29, 2020

Visitation Thursday 3-6pm (Invitation by Family).  Funeral Friday 10:15 at the Wolniak Funeral Home with mass at 11:00am at St. Turibius Church (Invitation by Family). Cremation Private.

For Info: Wolniakfuneralhome.com or 773-767-4500

Loretta M. Barrera

Loretta M. Barrera

Jun 24, 2020

Loretta M. Barrera nee Reyna, age 62.

Beloved Wife of Ricardo Barrera.

Loving Mother of Fidel (Paulina) Castro, Jesus Castro and Jude (Rachel) Castro.

Fond Grandmother of Briana, Desirey, Rikki, Angelica, Amaya, Emma, Jude and Jacob.

Dear Daughter of the late Joseph Reyna and the late...

Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia

Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia

Jun 24, 2020

Luis Carlos Davalos Garcia, age 26.

Loving son of Luis Carlos Davalos and Ortencia Garcia.

Dear brother Cesar Davalos, Alejandro Davalos, Sebastian Davalos, Sophia Davalos and

Stephania Davalos.

Visitation Private. Interment in Burleson, Texas.

Arrangements by Wolniak Funeral Home, 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Monica Vazquez

Monica Vazquez

Jun 22, 2020

Monica Vazquez nee Casillas, age 60.

Beloved wife of Pedro Vazquez.

Loving mother of Pedro Jr. (Laura) Rodriguez, Moises (Joanna) Rodriguez,

Filiberto (Angelica) Vazquez and Cristian Vazquez.

Fond grandmother of Moises Rodriguez Jr., Bertila Vazquez, Filiberto Vazquez Jr.,

Maria Rodriguez, Natalie Vazquez and Fabian Vazquez.

Dear daughter...

Rafael Treviño

Rafael Treviño

Jun 17, 2020

Private Family Visitation Friday. Private chapel service Saturday.  Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

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

Noah Almendarez

Noah Almendarez

Jun 13, 2020

Private Family Visitation Friday Morning.  Interment Bethania Cemetery.

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

Carlos Torres

Carlos Torres

Jun 10, 2020

Juan Carlos Torres passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  Carlos was born on November 24, 1972, in La Lagunilla, Jalisco, Mexico to Maria del Carmen and Guadalupe Torres. Carlos's smile was contagious. No matter where you saw him, he made you feel happy and welcome.  Carlos truly loved his family and friends. He gave so much of himself,...

Andrzej Gewont

Andrzej Gewont

May 29, 2020

Private visitation at WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL.

Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Jose Torres Jr.

Jose Torres Jr.

May 27, 2020

Jose Torres Jr., USMC Veteran

Devoted Son of Jose Torres and Fidelina Villasenor

Beloved Brother of Erika (Leonardo Campos) Arriaga, Raquel (Victor Mares) Arriaga and Julio (Carolina) Torres

Cherished Uncle of Erika, Victor, Anthony, Mya, Valentina, Dimas and Zoe

Loving Boyfriend of Patricia Vilches

Private Burial at Abraham Lincoln...

Alfredo Ceballos

Alfredo Ceballos

May 25, 2020

Alfredo Ceballos, age 75.

Beloved husband of Maria E. Vega Ceballos.

Loving father of Fernando (Alicia) Ceballos and Gerardo Beltran.

Fond grandfather of Fernado Ceballos Jr., Juan Carlos Ceballos and Victoria Ceballos.

Dear son of the late Luis Ceballos and the late Natalia Ceballos nee Torres.

Dearly loved by...

Denise M. Umporowicz

Denise M. Umporowicz

May 23, 2020

Denise M. Umporowicz, age 60

Beloved Daughter of Geraldine nee Sajdak and the late Donald S. Umporowicz

Loving Sister of Diane (Richard) Flowers

Cherished Aunt of Zachary and Amanda

Dearest Niece of Loretta (Raymond) Kwak, JoAnn (late Thomas) Bennecke, the late Alfred Jr., late Robert, late Thomas (late Carol), late Gerald...

Edmund F. Wisz

Edmund F. Wisz

May 16, 2020

Edmund F. Wisz, age 84.

Beloved husband of Rita Dixie Wisz nee Peterson.

Loving father Terri (Don) Bartholomay, Jerry (Rose) Wisz, Margaret (Jack) Batuello, Patti (Joe) Branigan, Donna (Vince) Solfrizzo and Barbara (Marc) Maton.

Fond grandfather of 15.

Great grandfather of 8.

Dear son of the late Vincent Wisz...

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