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.

Judith A. Kania

Judith A. Kania

Feb 1, 2025

Judith A. Kania

Loving Daughter of the late Stanley (the late Anna) Kania,

Dear Sister of Janet (Joseph) Kuska

Cherished Aunt of Jeffrey (Karen) Kuska, Todd (Sheri) Kuska and Daniel Kuska

Great Aunt of Katie, Keven, Michael, Jake and Joey.

Fond Cousin and Friend of many.

Visitation...

Fabian Rodriguez

Fabian Rodriguez

Feb 1, 2025

Fabian Rodriguez, 41 años

Amado esposo de Jessica Contreras. Querido padre de Fabian, Yanelly y Mateo Rodriguez.

Amado hijo de Gregorio y Elena Rodriguez.

Querido hermano de Rodolfo (Isabel) Rodriguez, Zulli (Scott) Precin, Omar (Edith) Rodriguez y Erica (Daniel) Rico.

Querido tío de muchos sobrinos y sobrinas.

Servicio de...

Carmen Ramirez

Carmen Ramirez

Jan 30, 2025

Visitation: Thursday February 6, 2025 at Wolniak Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Funeral: Friday February 7, 2025 Chapel prayers 9:30 a.m. with 10:30 a.m. Mass at immaculate Conception Church 2745 W. 44th Street (44th & California Ave.)

Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL

Toribio Prado

Toribio Prado

Jan 30, 2025

Toribio Prado (23 de marzo de 1955 - 30 de enero de 2025)

Toribio Prado, de 69 años, de Chicago, Illinois, murió el 30 de enero de 2025 en el Loyola University Medical Center de complicaciones por cáncer.

Nació en Cincuenta Arrobas, México en 1955, hijo de Carmen Prado e Isabel Medrano.

Se...

Jorge Alejandro Torres

Jorge Alejandro Torres

Jan 29, 2025

Jorge Alejandro Torres March 31, 1994 – January 29, 2025 Jorge Alejandro Torres, or Alex as many lovingly called him, 30, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on January 29 th . He was born on March 31, 1994, to Richard Alejandro Torres, and Marilu Quintanilla Mojica in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School...

Elvira Avila

Elvira Avila

Jan 27, 2025

Elvira Avila

Visitation will be held at Wolniak Funeral Home on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 3:00-8:00 PM.

Chapel Prayers will be held at Wolniak Funeral Home on Monday February 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM.

Mass will be held at Mothers of America Church on February 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM.

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Baby Madalee Herrera

Baby Madalee Herrera

Jan 26, 2025

Baby Madalee Herrera

Family and Friends will Gather Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 9:00 am until time of Chapel Service 11:00 am at the Wolniak Funeral Home

5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chicago.

Fredric D. Watson Jr.

Fredric D. Watson Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that on 1/26/2025 that Frederick Douglas Watson Jr. spirit left us at the age of 62 years old.  Frederick also lovingly known as Fred, Freddie, and Jr will be greatly missed by family and the wonderful and caring community of St. Colettas of which he was a beloved resident.

Fred was born...

Irene M. Kaminski

Irene M. Kaminski

Jan 26, 2025

Irene M. Kaminski nee Bandzi age 94

Beloved Wife of the late Theodore "Ted"

Mother of Wayne (Linda) Leonhardt

Dearest Grandmother of 1 and Great-Grandmother of 3

Cherished Daughter of the late Mary (late Henry) Baumbach

Dear Sister of the late Frank (late Shirley) Bandzi

Special Aunt...

Emigdio Almader Torres

Emigdio Almader Torres

Jan 20, 2025

Emigdio Almader Torres passed away on January 20, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Wolniak Funeral Home on January 27, 2025 from 3:00-8:00 PM

Funeral Chapel Prayers will be held at Wolniak Funeral Home on January 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Mass will be held at Mothers of America Church on January 28,...

Pablo Ruiz Guzman

Pablo Ruiz Guzman

Jan 19, 2025

Pablo Ruiz Guzman

Visitation Friday, January 31, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Saturday, February 1, 2025, Chapel Prayers 9:45 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Mass 11:00 a.m.

Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum Cemetery, Justice, IL.

Henry "Hank" E. Lambke

Henry "Hank" E. Lambke

Jan 18, 2025

Henry "Hank" E. Lambke

Beloved husband of Valentina "Tina" H. Lambke nee WisniewskiLoving father of Patrick Lambke, Suzanne (Peter) Cairo, David (Beth) Lambke,

Timothy Lambke, Tammy (John) Fisher, Jamie Kraft and Tina Marie Ellison

Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many

Dearest brother of Dorothy Lambke with many late brothers and sisters...

Elvira G. Perez

Elvira G. Perez

Jan 15, 2025

Elvira Gomez Perez

Visitation Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Monday, January 27, 2025, Chapel Prayers 10:15 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.

Chicago, IL. 60629 to St. Turibius Catholic Church (57th and Karlov) Mass 11:00 am

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL....

Eugenia "Jenny" M. Glavin

Eugenia "Jenny" M. Glavin

Jan 14, 2025

Eugenia M. "Jenny" Glavin

Family and Friends will Gather at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church (5005 Wolf Rd. Western Springs, IL. 60558)

on Thursday, January 23, 2025 where a Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of Mass 11:00 am.

Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL.

Jose "Boe" Lopez

Jose "Boe" Lopez

Jan 10, 2025

Jose "BOE" Lopez,

Visitation Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Thursday, January 16, 2025, Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from the Wolniak Funeral Home5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church (6435 S. Kilbourn Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629) Mass 10:00 am. Interment Mt. Carmel Catholic...

Jesus Patino

Jesus Patino

Jan 9, 2025

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home

Chapel prayers will be said at 9:00 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Nicholas Tolentine at 10:00 on January 18, 2025 .

Interment Resurrection Cemetery

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Kathleen Sullivan Ryan

Kathleen Sullivan Ryan

Jan 8, 2025

Kathleen Sullivan Ryan nee: Sullivan (Retired Indian Head Park Police Officer) age 82, Beloved Wife of Charles L. Ryan (Retired Cook County Sheriffs Police Officer). Loving Mother of John Sullivan Ryan, Mike (Anne) Hercmanas, Daniel Sullivan Ryan and Charles Ryan, Jr. Cherished Grandmother of 4, Great Grandmother of 7. Dear Sister of James Sullivan, Thomas (Elmira) Sullivan and the...

Joseph William Hungerford

Joseph William Hungerford

Jan 4, 2025

Joseph William Hungerford passed away on January 4, 2025

Proceeded in death by Diane Hungerford

Beloved stepfather to Dawn Thornburg, Randy Thornburg

Cherished grandfather to Rick Phillips

Fond uncle to Elaine (Jamie) Wojcik, Marina (Henry) Radovanovic, Henry (Sarah) Radovanovic

Great uncle and great-great uncle to many.

Loving...

Rose Ann "Ann" Serratore

Rose Ann "Ann" Serratore

Jan 3, 2025

Rose Ann "Ann" Serratore nee DeMarco age 95. Beloved Wife of Deacon Gregory Serratore for 74 years. Loving Mother of Anthony (Carol) and Gregory (Susan) Serratore, Maria (John) Coleman and Teresa Okrzesik. Cherished Grandmother of Gina (James) Halvorson, Phillip (Stephanie) Serratore, Daniel (Erin) Okrzesik, Jr., Matthew (Sarah) Okrzesik, Mary Kathleen (Dane) Burklow, Mark Serratore, Patrick "P.J." (Brittany) Serratore, Nick...

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