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.
Louise C. Kurek
Dec 14, 2018
LOUISE C. KUREK, nee Blazonczyk, age 91
Beloved wife of the Late Alfred "Fritz" J.
Loving Mother of Annette "Cookie" Kurek, Donna (Joseph) Rozich, and Daniel (Kimberly) Kurek Cherished Grandmother of Justin and Jared Rozich, Julien and Sofia Boss, Ashish Japul, Billie Jean and Nicky Kurek.
And Great-Grandmother of Anthony Rozich
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Frank Perez
Dec 11, 2018
Frank Perez, age 78. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Yolanda Perez nee Evangelista. Loving father of Rolanda (Carlos) Medina, Hugo (Virginia Chavez Perez) Perez and Veronica Perez. Fond grandfather of Daniel, Christian, Naomi, Kayla, Hugo Jr., Matthew, Crystal, Melena, Mia and Gabriel. Great grandfather of Milani and Dominick. Dear brother of Al (Louise) Perez, Jenny Perez, Carol Perez, Nita...
Jean Fisher
Dec 10, 2018
Jean Fisher nee Czech
Loving Wife of the late Leonard J.
Dearest Mother of Barbara (William) Huryk and Michael (late Eileen) Polanski
Beloved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of many
Cherished Daughter of the late Michael Czech and the late Bernice nee Hendzel
Fond Sister of the late Matthew Czech
Dear...
Stephanie Andrassi
Dec 10, 2018
?Stephanie Andrassi (nee Gradowski), Beloved wife of the late Edward "Gumps" Andrassi. Loving mother of Donald and the late Charlene. Sister of Jean Prchal, Eva Pons and the late Joe Gradowski. Sister-in-law of Eleanore Zwolinski. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many.
Rodrigo Trejo Sr.
Dec 9, 2018
Rodrigo Trejo Sr.
Beloved Husband of Rosa Maria Trejo nee Gonzalez.
Loving Father of Victor (Manuela) Gonzalez, Isidro Trejo, Jorge (Araceli) Trejo, Rodrigo Jr. (Evette) Trejo, Juan Jose Trejo, Esteban Trejo (Elizabeth Mejia), Manuel Trejo, Miguel Trejo ( fiancée Stephanie Berryhill) and Rosa M. Trejo.
Cherished Grandfather of many grandchildren and a great...
Anthony Plaia
Dec 4, 2018
ANTHONY PLAIA Beloved husband of the Late Josephine M. nee Tantillo Loving father of Victor and Daniel Dear grandfather of Ariana Laffey, Joseph, Eric, and Danielle Plaia and great-grandfather of Samantha, Aiden, Christian and Alizae Dearly loved by sisters, nieces and nephews Anthony worked for CSX Railroad (formerly B&O/C&O) Anthony loved walking, playing cards and talking to people. He loved...
Chester V. Kozera
Dec 1, 2018
Chester V. Kozera, age 96
U.S. Army Veteran
Beloved husband of 72 years to Rita A. Kozera nee Cieslak.
Loving father of Judy (James) Pinta, JR (Ruben) Kozera and the late Audrey Brady.
Fond grandfather of Joy (Scott) Berry, Christopher (Kelly) Pinta, Cindy (Mike) Hogan and Scott (Gina) Brady.
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Ignacio Ruiz
Nov 29, 2018
Ignacio Ruiz Beloved Husband of 67 years to Teresa nee Lopez Loving Father of Alfredo (Barb), Martha (Lou) Sagris, Juanita (Rafael) Pelayo, Ignacio (Kim), Efrain (Rosie), Lidia and Teresita (Paul) Johnson. Dearest Abuelito of Abbie, Martha Teresita, Miguel Angel, Susie, Cindy, Elizabeth, Olivia, Nena, Marina and Veronica and great-grandfather of many Dear Brother of Guillermo Uncle of many nieces and...
Maria Villanueva
Nov 24, 2018
Maria Villanueva nee Rodriguez age 88.
Beloved wife of Pedro Villanueva.
Loving mother of Fred (Rita) Villanueva, Evelyn (Angel) Olan, Nelson Villanueva and the late Pedro Villanueva Jr.
Fond grandmother and great grandmother.
Dearly loved by brothers and sisters.
Aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Visitation Thursday...
Thomas W. Sowinski
Nov 21, 2018
Thomas W. Sowinski, U.S. Army Veteran Beloved of 52 years to Gloria nee Paoli Loving Father of David (Laura), Laurie (Jeff) Breidigan and Christopher Cherished Grandpa of Jeffrey (Maria), Thomas, Lindsay, Andrew, Anthony, Alex, Aaron, Grace and the late Katelynn And Great-Grandpa of Artemio Dear Brother of Leonard and Deborah Uncle of many nieces and nephews Funeral Tuesday 9:45am from...
Maria Salinas
Nov 21, 2018
Visitation 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM , Friday, November 30, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Funeral 9:45 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Funeral Mass 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2018 St. Gall Church 5500 S. Kedzie Chicago, IL 60629 Interment Saturday, December 1, 2018...
Esther Ledezma
Nov 14, 2018
Visitation Saturday 4-9pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Cremation Private. For info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
Pauline C. Gilmore
Nov 13, 2018
Pauline "Peggy" C. Gilmore nee Chlebicki
Beloved Wife of the late Thomas
Fond Daughter of the late Karol and the late Katherine nee Prasol
Dearest Sister of Carol (late Edmund) Adams, late Frances (late Robert) Sell, late Stephanie (late Edward) Mical, late Wanda Chlebicki and the late Genevieve (late Frank) Socha
Cherished Step-Mother...
Mary Ann Spanski
Nov 6, 2018
Mary Ann Spanski nee Novak, age 87.
Wife of late Henry Spanski. Â Loving mother of Marilyn (Kevin Bueckman), Evelyn (James Coppock), Steven (Debra), Ellen (Andrew) Biermacher, Nancy (Christopher Mark) and Grace (Ken) Van Ess.
Dearest grandma of 13.
Dear daughter of the late John Novak and the late Alice Novak nee Casey.
...Augustin De La Rosa
Nov 4, 2018
Funeral Wednesday 10:30am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Turibius Church for 11:00am Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday morning from 9:30am to 10:30am. For Info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com
Octavio Agraz
Nov 3, 2018
Visitation
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM ,Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629
Funeral9:00 AM ,Thursday, November 8, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629
Funeral Mass 10:00 AM ,Thursday, November 8, 2018 Good Shepherd Church 2735 S. Kolin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60445 Interment...Oscar Montenegro Ferrel
Nov 2, 2018
Visitation Day One
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629
Visitation Day Two3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday, November 9, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629
Funeral Saturday, November 10, 2018 8:00 AM Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S....Maria Guadalupe Lopez
Nov 1, 2018
Visitation
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629
Funeral8:30 AM, Monday, November 5, 2018 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629
Funeral Mass9:30 AM, Monday, November 5, 2018 St. Agnes Church 2651 S. Central Park Chicago, IL
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