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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...
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
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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