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.

Mary Czochara

Mary Czochara

Apr 18, 2017

Mary T. Czochara nee Gawenda, age 103. Beloved wife of the late Edward Czochara. Dear daughter of the late John Gawenda and the late Anna Gawenda nee Wojcik. Dearly loved by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Cousin and friend of many. Funeral Friday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass...

Boguslaw Gajdamowicz

Boguslaw Gajdamowicz

Apr 16, 2017

(No Obituary Text Available)

Carmen Roman

Carmen Roman

Apr 15, 2017

(No Obituary Text Available)

Josefina Gaspar

Josefina Gaspar

Apr 11, 2017

Josefina Gaspar nee Alcocer age 92. Beloved wife of the late Rafael M. Gaspar Sr. Loving mother of Eladio (Maria Elana) Gaspar, Elisa (Sergio) Arguello, Manuel (Carmen) Gaspar, Rafael A. (Justina) Gaspar, Juan J. (Maria) Gaspar, Jose Guadalupe (Norma) Gaspar, Roberto (Leticia) Gaspar, Cathy (George) Bonilla, Cecilia (Oscar) Cerda, Connie (Jose Luis) Ruvalcaba, Josephine (Carlos) Gaspar and the late Gabriel...

Rosycela Bahena

Rosycela Bahena

Apr 10, 2017

Rosycela Bahena, age 31

Loving wife of Miguel Angel Martinez Bahena

Cherished mother of Natalie

Beloved Daughter of Israel Bahena and Maria De La Luz Sanchez

And Daughter-in-law of Tomas Martinez and Bonfilia Bahena

Dearest sister of Yesenia Bahena, Maggie Bahena, and Israel Bahena Jr.

Fond sister-in-law...

Hector C. Gonzalez

Hector C. Gonzalez

Apr 8, 2017

Hector C. Gonzalez, age 75.

Beloved husband of Eva Gonzalez nee Reyna.

Loving father of Rosalinda Gonzalez, Blanca (Eduardo Rodriguez) Gonzalez and Hector C. Gonzalez Jr.

Fond grandfather of Viviana Gonzalez, Jose Corral Jr., Anthony Rodriguez, Justin Corral, Christian Rodriguez, Juan Corral, Aviana Gonzalez, Jaime Corral, Alexander Gonzalez and Javier Corral.

Dear brother...

Jane S. Olvera

Jane S. Olvera

Apr 7, 2017

Jane S. Olvera nee Soliz, age 98.

Loving wife of late Antonio D.

Beloved mother of  Lucille Olvera Woods, Lita Olvera, June Toni "Tweetie" (Emilio Ocon) Olvera Ocon, late Tony Olvera and the late Betty Jane Olvera.

Cherished grandmother of Steven (Maria), Dorian (Hicela), Mario (Rose), Giancarlo Etienne and the late Christopher Paul...

Eleanor R. Kuchma

Eleanor R. Kuchma

Apr 7, 2017

Eleanor R. Kuchma nee  Rymarz, age 95, Beloved wife of the Late Walter, Loving mother of Arlene Keller, Judith (Jeffrey) Makar, and the Late Geraldine Ciesielski, Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 19, Dearest sister of the Late Lottie (Late Philip) Dziepak, Late Stanley (Late Angela) Rymarz, and the Late Frank (Late Jean) Rymarz, Fond aunt...

Margarita Vela

Margarita Vela

Apr 7, 2017

(No Obituary Text Available)

Joseph Almanza Jr.

Joseph Almanza Jr.

Apr 5, 2017

Joseph "Junior" Almanza

Beloved son of Joseph Sr. and Leticia nee Rodriguez

Loving brother of Juan Diego Almanza, Jessica Alexis Almanza, Selena (Andoni Mora) Almanza, Leticia Almanza and Britney Alexandra Almanza

Dear Grandson of Moises and Juanita Rodriguez; also the Late Quintin and the Late Maria Guadalupe Almanza,

Junior was a...

Filiberto Martinez

Filiberto Martinez

Apr 5, 2017

Visitation 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday, April 7, 2017 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Funeral 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2017 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Funeral Mass 9:30 AM, Saturday, April 8, 2017 Holy Cross Church 4541 S. Wood Chicago, IL 60609 Interment Saturday, April 8, 2017 Holy...

Kathryn Jean Tomilin

Kathryn Jean Tomilin

Apr 2, 2017

Kathryn J. Tomlin nee Jurkovich, age 72. Beloved wife of Charles J. Tomlin. Loving mother of Stefanie Tomlin and Ann (Jamie) Wall. Fond grandmother of Anthony Wall. Dear sister of Ramona (Late Thomas) Black and the late Richard Jurkovich. Aunt, cousin and friend of many. Retired principal of St. Nicholas of Tolentine School. Member of Daughters of Isabella at St....

Dennis J Gonciarz

Dennis J Gonciarz

Mar 31, 2017

(No Obituary Text Available)

Zyta Kramer

Zyta Kramer

Mar 28, 2017

(No Obituary Text Available)

Anthony V. Zenari

Anthony V. Zenari

Mar 27, 2017

Anthony "Tony" V. Zenari, age 86, Korean Army Veteran

Beloved husband of Esther nee Warchol

Loving father of Chris (James) Rolnik, Joseph (Laura) Zenari and Anthony Zenari

Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Brittany, and Alyssa

Dearest brother of the Late Justine (Late John) Pesavento

Many dear brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews

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Jose Luis Padilla

Jose Luis Padilla

Mar 26, 2017

Visitation 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday, March 31, 2017 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Funeral 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2017 Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60629 Funeral Mass 9:30 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2017 St. Bede the Venerable Church 8200 S. Kostner Chicago, IL 60652 Interment Saturday, April 1,...

Cesar Martinez Mora

Cesar Martinez Mora

Mar 26, 2017

Cesar Martinez Mora, age 5 died suddenly Loving son of Ismael Martinez and Aurelia nee Mora Cherished brother of Mike and Alexis Dearest Grandson of Miguel and Estefana Martinez and Juana and the Late Abundio Mora Many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Cesar attended Peck Elementary School Funeral Friday 10:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski...

John Albert Morales

John Albert Morales

Mar 24, 2017

John Albert Morales, age 60.

Beloved husband of Alma Enid Morales nee Barbosa.

Loving father of Veronica (Xavier Pillajo)  Morales, John Jr. (Yvonne)  Morales, Amanda Morales and Mariah Morales.

Fond grandfather of Jocelyn Morales and Michelle Pillajo.

Dear son of Ana M. Cintron nee Donato and the late Juan Albert Cintron...

Julie C. Buoncore

Julie C. Buoncore

Mar 23, 2017

Julie C. Buoncore nee Cinquina. Beloved wife of the late John Buoncore.

Loving mother of  Paul (Cookie) Buoncore, Linda L. (late John B. Jr.) Penkas and Vincent J. Buoncore. Fond grandmother of Lisa Penkas and John P. (Missy) Buoncore. Great grandmother of Sophia Buoncore and Dominic Buoncore. Cousin and friend of many.

Julie was very...

Lillian "Leocadia" E. Borkowski

Lillian "Leocadia" E. Borkowski

Mar 22, 2017

Lillian "Leocadia" E. Borkowski nee Bragiel, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Borkowski. Loving mother of Bonnie Zalewa and Kenneth (Sandra) Borkowski. Dearest grandma of Jennifer Zalewa and Amanda Borkowski. Dear sister of many late siblings. Dear aunt and cousin to many. Funeral Monday 9:45 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Nicholas...

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