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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.

Ingrid J. Roque

Ingrid J. Roque

Jun 17, 2016

Beloved wife of Jose. Loving mother to Alex and Joshua (Regina). Dearest daughter to Rene and Lilian. Cherished sister to Lillian, Flor (Misael) and Esturado. Caring aunt to nieces and nephews. Ingrid Roque, aged 54, passed away on Friday June 17th, 2016 after a brief struggle with cancer. Ingrid was a loving and caring individual who always put others before...

Irena Stankiewicz

Irena Stankiewicz

Jun 13, 2016

Irena Stankiewicz nee Kislo, age 78.

Beloved wife of the late Mieczyslaw Stankiewicz.

Loving mother of Maria Dambowska-Dec, Danuta (Tadeusz) Sek, Dariusz (Wladyslawa) Stankiewicz and Zenon Stankiewicz.

Fond Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Many.

Dearly loved by brothers and sisters.

Cousin and friend of many.

Funeral 8:30...

Virginia M. Balciunas

Virginia M. Balciunas

Jun 11, 2016

VIRGINIA M. BALCIUNAS nee Szelagiewicz, 96 Beloved Wife of the late Michael Loving Sister of the late Dolores (late William) Dural Dear Aunt of the late Dennis (Lois) Dural. Cherished Great-Aunt of Jennifer Earl, Valerie (Jason) Convery and Michelle (Eric) Carter and great-great aunt of Andrew, William, Alexander, Colin, Nathan, Brendan, Madelyn and the late Isabella Many dear cousins and...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

Jun 9, 2016

Jose Garcia, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Nina nee Avitia. Loving father of Emma Diaz, Carmen Diaz, Jose Garcia, Basi Rodriguez, Chayo Ruiz, Eliazar Garcia, Lupe Bueno, Betty Garcia, Rocio Ruiz, Rafael Garcia, late Javier Garcia and the late Martin Garcia. Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dearly loved by brothers and sisters. Uncle and great uncle...

Evelyn L. Ackerman

Evelyn L. Ackerman

Jun 8, 2016

Evelyn L. Ackerman, age 98

Beloved Wife and best friend of 62 years to the late Albert F.

Loving Mother of Judith (late Walter) Ponticell, Joan (late Karen) Ackerman-Stromberg and the late Kenneth

Dear Sister of the late Geraldine (late Robert) Hoffman

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Bernard F. Panek

Bernard F. Panek

Jun 6, 2016

Bernard F. Panek, 55.  Beloved husband of the late Marianne Panek, nee Bernas.  Loving father of Gina and Alyssa Panek.  Dear son of the late Bernard Panek and the late Elizabeth Panek.  Dear son-in-law of the late Andrew Bernas and the late Joanne Bernas nee Jagiello.  Dear brother-in-law of Rev. Thomas A. Bernas and Steven (Patti) Bernas.  Fond uncle of...

Joseph J. Slusarczyk Jr.

Joseph J. Slusarczyk Jr.

Jun 6, 2016

Visitation: 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday, June 10, 2016 at Wolniak Funeral Home Funeral: 9:00 AM, Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Wolniak Funeral Home Funeral Mass: 9:30 AM, Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Entombment: Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Resurrection Grden Mausoleum.

Stanley J. Grzywna

Stanley J. Grzywna

Jun 5, 2016

STANLEY J. GRZYWNA SR., 97 Beloved Husband of the late Irene nee Waksmundzki Loving Father of Stan (Jeanne), Steven (Janet), Mark and the late Kathleen Cherished Grandpa of 10 and Great-Grandpa of 6 Uncle of many nieces and nephews Funeral Friday 9:15am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Bede the Venerable Church for 10:00am Mass. ...

Leokadia Dauksza

Leokadia Dauksza

Jun 2, 2016

Leokadia Dauksza, age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Jan Dauksza.

Loving mother of Michael (Lucy) Dauksza, Trudy (Richard) Gajewski and the late Tadeusz Dauksza.

Fond grandmother of Mark (Michele) Dauksza, Christina Dauksza, Alexander (Angelica) Dauksza, Vicki Henderson,     Shannon Dauksza, Samuel Dauksza, Michelle Gajewski and Christopher Gajewski.

Great-grandmother of many.

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Francisco M. Franco

Francisco M. Franco

Jun 1, 2016

FRANCISCO M. FRANCO, 70 U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran Beloved Husband of 49 years to Connie nee Flores Loving Father of Jesse, Ann Marie (Daniel) Santos and Gina (David) Evariz Dearest Grandfather of Vanessa, David, Anthony and Christian Dear Brother of Patricia Rodriguez, late Clementine Franco, late Alphonso Franco, late Ralph (late Phyllis) Franco and the late baby Raymond Franco Loving...

Leonardo Angel Garcia Alvarez

Leonardo Angel Garcia Alvarez

May 29, 2016

Leonardo Angel Garcia Alvarez Loving son of Joselin Alvarez and Angel Garcia. Dear brother of Antonio Flores. Dear Grandson of Magdalena Fernandez, Juan Fernandez and Juan Renteria. Dear Grandson of Marina Mora and Victor Garcia. Nephew of Jeorge Alvarez, Jonathan Fernandez, Victor Mauricio Garcia and Cristian Garcia. Godson of Carlos Renteria and Veronica Renteria. Funeral Friday 8:30 am from the...

Anthony J. Murzyn

Anthony J. Murzyn

May 27, 2016

ANTHONY J. MURZYN, 70 Loving Son of the late Joseph and the late Josephine nee Kapjon Dearest Brother of the late David Sr. (Gloria) Murzyn, late Donald Murzyn, late Richard Murzyn and the late Katherine (Jerome) Kubicki Dear uncle and friend of many Longtime employee of Catholic Extension Society Former Parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish Funeral Wednesday 9:15am...

Mary A. Okonski

Mary A. Okonski

May 27, 2016

MARY A. OKONSKI nee Gailus, 97 Beloved Wife of 70 years to the late Harry P. Loving Mom of Kathleen (Mark) Blossom, Jerry (Mary Ann), John (Perlita), Mark (Maureen), Mary Kay (Steve) Nelson, Janet (Randy) Devenport and Jean (Tim) Braun

Dearest Grandma of Jonah, Jubilee, Jeremiah, Jesse, Kendra, Kristina, Janina, Larry, MayLanie, John, Jeremy, Daniel, Katie, Zac, Andrew, Ethan,...

Maria Granado

Maria Granado

May 24, 2016

Maria Granado, age 86

Beloved wife of the late Jose Angel Granado. Loving Mother of   Jose (Gloria) Granado, Angela (Rodrigo) Lozano Henry (Rocio) Granado, Rosa (Cesar) Portillo and Marisol Granado.

Fond Grandmother of Jose, Carmen, Pablo, Irene, Ronald,    Nicole, Nigel, Jonathan, Eladio, Nicolas, Braulio, Paloma, Jessica, Javier, Julio, Lisette,

Solimar and Sofia.

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Dolores M. Falge

Dolores M. Falge

May 24, 2016

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Stephanie E. Slusarczyk

Stephanie E. Slusarczyk

May 19, 2016

Stephanie E. Slusarczyk nee Radochonski Beloved Wife of 60 years to Joseph Loving Mother of Susan (Claude) Hettinger Dear Sister of the late Stanley (late Helen) Radochonski, late John (Fran) Radochonski and the late Bernice (late Sylvester) Milczewski Aunt of many nieces and nephews Many dear grand-dogs Funeral Tuesday 9:00am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to...

Alice Alvarez

Alice Alvarez

May 19, 2016

Alvarez Alice Alvarez nee Garcia, age 74. Beloved wife of Luis P. Alvarez. Loving mother of Teresa (Henry) Pena, Alice Alvarez, Anna (Juan "Chava") Carrillo, Manuel J. (Theresa) Alvarez and Leti (Armando) Gamboa. Fond grandmother of Elisa, Michelle, Alexis, Vanessa, Monica, Christina, Alexander, Anthony, Xavier, Christian, Giovanni, Emma, Maggie and Abby Great Grandmother of Molly, Isaiah, Gianna, Jazlynn, Brianna, Bryan,...

Harlen "Bud" Morey

Harlen "Bud" Morey

May 13, 2016

Harlen "Bud" Morey, son of the late Joseph and the late Emily Morey, at the age of 93, from Chicago, IL, passed away on May 13, 2016. "Bud" is the beloved husband of the late Stephanie Morey for 64 years.

He spent his younger years in the factory industry where he met the love of...

Martin B Valencia

Martin B Valencia

May 12, 2016

U.S. Army Veteran Beloved Husband of Adriana nee Naif Loving Father of Martin, Nicole and Jacquelyn Cherished Grandpa of Alicia and Adrian Dear Brother of John (Graciela), Christine (Lenard) Kucia and Richard Uncle of many nieces and nephews Funeral Tuesday 9:00am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for 9:30am...

Irene D. Podgorny

Irene D. Podgorny

May 7, 2016

Irene D. Podgorny nee Plucinski, age 86.  Beloved wife of the late Emil "Rick" A. Podgorny.  Loving mother of Rick Podgorny.  Dear sister of the late Eugene (Leona) Pluzinski.  Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Fond cousin and friend of many.  Longtime employee of Cook County Recorder of Deeds.  Dedicated customer of Weber Bakery.

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