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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.

David Mendoza

David Mendoza

May 11, 2019

Chapel Service Saturday 10:30 am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Visitation Friday 5-9 pm at Apostolic Church, 3344 W. 64th Pl. For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

William Gaffney

William Gaffney

May 11, 2019

William Gaffney, age 84.

U.S. Army Veteran

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J. Gaffney nee Schultz.

Loving father of William M. (Sarah) Gaffney,

Katherine (Eugene) Quiroz,

and Edward Gaffney.

Fond Grandfather of Salvatore Gaffney and William L. (Elizabeth) Gaffney

and Alex Quiroz and Adam...

Salvador Solache

Salvador Solache

May 11, 2019

Family and Friends to meet at Our Lady of Fatima Church for a 10:00am Memorial Mass.  Cremation Private.  For Info: www.wolniakfuneralhome.com or 773-767-4500

Cornelia Palomo

Cornelia Palomo

May 9, 2019

Funeral Tuesday 9:00am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for 10:00am Mass.  Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation Monday 2-9pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Teresa Zofia Szarawarski

Teresa Zofia Szarawarski

May 6, 2019

Teresa Zofia Szarawarski nee Gumulski age 68.

Beloved wife of Stefan Szarawarski.

Loving mother Artur (Grazyna) Szarawarski and Aneta (Kryspin) Kmiec.

Fond grandmother of David Szarawarski, Dominik Kmiec and Paulina Kmiec.

Dear daughter of the late Czeslaw Gumulski and the late Marianna Gumulski nee Chaber.

Dear sister of Krystyna...

Olga Magana

Olga Magana

Apr 29, 2019

Funeral Monday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.,

to St. Paul Church for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Jesus Nunez

Jesus Nunez

Apr 27, 2019

Visitation Monday, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.  Lying in State Tuesday at St. Pius Church (19th & Ashland) from 2:30pm till time of mass at 3:30pm.  Cremation Private.  For information call (773) 767-4500.

James J. Ariel

James J. Ariel

Apr 27, 2019

James J. Ariel, 22

Beloved Son of James and Marcy nee Zamora

Loving Brother of Johnathon, Chantal and Darlene

Cherished Grandson of Pascual and Teresa Zamora and the late Donald and the late Darlene Ariel

Dear Uncle of Ethan Alanis, Jaelyn Zamora and Jaelyn Sanchez

Dear Nephew to many...

Esperanza Garcia

Esperanza Garcia

Apr 22, 2019

Funeral Saturday 10:15am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Turibius Church for 11:00am Mass.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery.  Visitation Friday 3-9pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Victoria Marchan

Victoria Marchan

Apr 18, 2019

Victoria Marchan, age 86

Loving mother of Reyna Arroyo and Raymundo (Sofia) Arroyo.

Fond Grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Dearly loved by many brothers and sisters.

Aunt, cousin and friend of many.

Funeral Monday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700...

Sandra K. Martinez

Sandra K. Martinez

Apr 16, 2019

Sandra K. Martinez nee Hamilton, age 63.

Beloved wife of Albert Martinez.

Loving mother of Albert Martinez Jr. and Jason (Magdalena) Martinez.

Fond grandmother of Alex Martinez and Ariana Martinez.

Dear daughter of Mamie Hamilton nee Moore and the late Ewel Hamilton.

Dear sister of Imogene Bustos.

...

Linda M. Kalva

Linda M. Kalva

Apr 13, 2019

Linda M. Kalva nee Berry.

Beloved wife of 58 years to Carl J.

Loving mother of Michael (Vera), Debbie (Art) Melendez, Kevin and Kristen (Sean) Klatt

Cherished grandma of Michele, Vivian, Patrick and Penelope

Dear sister of the Late David (Late Karen) Berry

Retired employee of TCF Bank

...

Guillermo G. Perales

Guillermo G. Perales

Apr 7, 2019

GUILLERMO G. PERALES Beloved Husband of the late Carmela. Loving Father of Memo (Debbie), Carmen CPD (John CPD) Stewart and Adriana (John) Portillo. Dearest Papa of Patrick, Katie and Tina. Dear Brother of the late Fernando, Rodolfo, Armando, Jorge, Alfredo, Lupita and Teresita. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home to St....

Robert P. Poremba

Robert P. Poremba

Apr 7, 2019

Robert P. PorembRa age 53.

Beloved husband of Cynthia A. Poremba nee Arroyo.

Loving father of Chental (Joanna Dobrosz) Arroyo, Vivian (Victor Sharp) Flores

and Hector (Lisia Costillo) Flores.

Fond grandfather of Arianna Santana, Aolanni Sharp, Andre Flores and Victor A. Sharp.

Dear son of Sandra Poremba nee Haury...

Jeannett Smith

Jeannett Smith

Apr 6, 2019

Visitation Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Freedom Baptist Church 4541 Harrison St., Hillside IL with services immediately following. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery. For information call 773-767-4500.

Irene M. Nawara

Irene M. Nawara

Apr 4, 2019

Irene M. Nawara nee Godula, age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Bruno.

Loving mother of Debra.

Dear daughter of the late Walter Godula and the late Antoinette Godula nee Cabaj.

Dear sister of Stella (late John) Budziak, late Walter Godula, late Loretta Godula and the...

Phillip Gallardo

Phillip Gallardo

Apr 3, 2019

Phillip Gallardo, age 55.

Beloved husband of Sylvia Gallardo nee Espinoza.

Loving father of Sylvia Gallardo and Phillip A. Gallardo.

Dear son of Amelia Gallardo nee Nazario and the late Joseph Gallardo.

Dear brother of Mary (Robert) Chayka, Shirley (late Carl) Frantz, Julia Gallardo, Joseph Gallardo Jr., Thomas Gallardo, Vincent Gallardo,...

Kathleen Kountz

Kathleen Kountz

Mar 31, 2019

Kathleen  M.  Kountz nee Manning, age 83, of Hegewisch, passed March 31 st .

Beloved wife of the Late Donald E.

Loving mother of Donald (Linnea), David (Late Pauline A.),  Daniel (Laura), and Karleen (Gregory) Nalepka.

Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Nicholas, Erik, Brian, Laura, and Hanna.

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Carlos Omar Cruz

Carlos Omar Cruz

Mar 29, 2019

Funeral Tuesday 10:00am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Turibius Church for 11:00am Mass.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery.  Visitation Monday 3-9pm.  For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

Isabel Castillo

Isabel Castillo

Mar 28, 2019

Funeral Monday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.,

to St. Bede Church for Mass at 10:00 am.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday 2:00 - 9:00 pm. 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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