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 "J.W." Smith

David "J.W." Smith

Jan 23, 2016

DAVID "J.W." SMITH, 75 Beloved husband of Carol Nalepka Smith Eldest son of the late Green Sr. and the late Tillmon Smith Father of Michelle, David, Jay David, Ashley, Nicole and Richard David Loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Brother of Green Jr., Shirley, Leonard, late Landy, late Cardine and the late Ida Uncle of many nieces and nephews...

Jesus C. Hernandez

Jesus C. Hernandez

Jan 13, 2016

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Wolniak Funeral Home at 10:30am on Saturday.  Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Visitation Friday 3-9PM.  (773) 767-4500

Gilberto Cantu

Gilberto Cantu

Jan 12, 2016

Visitation: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Wolniak Funeral Home. Funeral: 9:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2016 at Wolniak Funeral Home Funeral Mass: 10:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2016, Good Shepherd Church Interment: Queen Of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL

Mirna R. Cortez-Menendez

Mirna R. Cortez-Menendez

Jan 9, 2016

(No Obituary Text Available)

Jose G Martinez

Jose G Martinez

Jan 9, 2016

Jose "Pillo" G. Martinez, age 54.  Beloved husband of Ramonita Perez Martinez.  Loving father of Vanessa Martinez.  Dear son of the late Virginia Gaspar.  Dear brother of Santiago (Sylvia) Martinez.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Cousin and friend of many.  Visitation Monday 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Wolniak Funeral Home.  Family & Friends will meet Tuesday at...

Felix Marmolejo

Felix Marmolejo

Jan 4, 2016

Felix Marmolejo, age 76.

Resident of Cicero, IL and

former resident of  Viudas  De Poniente, Aguascalientes, Mexico

Beloved husband of  Ana Marmolejo nee Zapata.

Loving father of  Maria Guadalupe (Sixto) Rincon, Martha Marmolejo, Armando (Mary) Marmolejo, Rosa (Oscar) Mendoza, Jorge (Rosa) Marmolejo and Benjamin (Lourdes) Marmolejo.

Fond grandfather of...

Helen A. Wolniak

Helen A. Wolniak

Dec 31, 2015

Helen A. Wolniak nee Nalepka

Beloved wife of Leonard A.

Loving mother of Nancy (Robert "Rob") Cook,

Laura,

Janet (Eugene "Randy") Bender,

Christina "Tinka" and...

Jose C. Masibay

Jose C. Masibay

Dec 31, 2015

MASIBAY, JOSE C. "Onward Christian Soldier." Jose Cabansag Masibay of Zaragoza Nueva Ecija, Philippines; loyal and faithful servant to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; born August 27, 1932; died December 31, 2015. Jose's mischievous personality, sense of humor, loyalty, open heart, love, and kindness will be fondly remembered by many — especially his loving and faithful wife of 48...

Stanislaw Kwasny

Stanislaw Kwasny

Dec 31, 2015

Stanislaw Kwasny Funeral Monday 9:45 am from the Zarzycki Manor Chapel, 5088 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, to Five Holy Martyrs Church for Mass at 10:30 am, Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Visitation Sunday 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Richard A. Rosinski

Richard A. Rosinski

Dec 30, 2015

Richard A. Rosinski, age 76. Loving son of the late Andrew Rosinski and the late Bernice Rosinski nee Spirala.  Dear brother of Geraldine (Eugene) Sucharzewski and Christine (Robert) Kurtz.  Uncle of Alan (Shirley) Sucharzewski, Diane (David) Bakker, Andrew Czerniak, Michael (Cathy) Czerniak, David Czerniak, Bradley (Amy) Czerniak and the late Karen Sucharzewski. Great uncle of A.J. Sucharzewski and Karen Hoelzl....

Lorenzo Portillo

Lorenzo Portillo

Dec 27, 2015

(No Obituary Text Available)

Alfred S. Rodgers

Alfred S. Rodgers

Dec 25, 2015

RODGERS

Alfred S. Rodgers, age 83.

Beloved husband of the late Cleo R. Rodgers nee Brummitt.

Loving father of Anna F. Rodgers, Raymond A. J. (Maria) Rodgers, Robert S. (Carla) Rodgers, Anthony J. Rodgers and the late Alfred R. "DJ" Rodgers.

Fond grandfather of Teresa Candelario, Raymond A.J.Rodgers Jr., Lisa Solonka,...

Jean Nelson

Jean Nelson

Dec 23, 2015

JEAN NELSON nee Dioutt, 80 Beloved Wife of 59 years to Robert, ret. CPD Loving and devoted Mother of David (Kathleen), Steven (Laura) and Lynn (Andrew) Sloyan Cherished Grandmother of Brandon, Daniel, Maureen, Brittany, Eric, Patrick, Robert, Adrienne and David Dear Sister of Frani (Jeff) Hutchinson Dear Sister In Law of Violet (late Joseph) Schillinger Fond Aunt of nieces and...

Raymond W. Koehler Sr.

Raymond W. Koehler Sr.

Dec 21, 2015

Raymond W. Koehler Sr., 83

Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient

Husband of the late Betty Jane nee Arnold.

Father of Deborah (Albert) Torres,

Raymond Jr. (Debbie),

Kimberly ( Kamal) Jassor,

Brett (Jean Likehite) and

Amy (Kenny Wiles)  Atkins

Grandfather of 8 and...

Jose Luis Morales

Jose Luis Morales

Dec 19, 2015

Visitation: 8:00am - 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Wolniak Funeral Home Funeral with Chapel Service 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Wolniak Funeral Home Interment Noon, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Resurrection Cemetery 7201 S. Archer Road Justice, Illinois 60458

Michael C. Regula

Michael C. Regula

Dec 17, 2015

USMC Korea War Veteran Loving Husband of the late Mary nee Holper Loving Dad of Debbie (Ken) Tillou, Michael and Rev. Gary Dearest Papa of Michael Dear Brother of Julie (late Clem) Grandsart Beloved In-law and Friend of many Dear Uncle of many nieces and nephews Funeral Tuesday 9:30am from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St....

John W. Voshall

John W. Voshall

Dec 17, 2015

John was inducted into the Army in Sep 1960 and served as an MP in Germany until Aug 1962.  Upon his return to Illinois, he was hired by the Santa Fe Railroad, later becoming the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, where he worked for over 50 years as a Switchman, Yardman, and Conductor. John was an active member of the United...

Anthony A. Zappa Jr.

Anthony A. Zappa Jr.

Dec 14, 2015

Anthony A. Zappa Jr., 70 Born in Chicago; Resident of Worth Beloved Husband of Terry nee Hicks and the late Carol Loving Dad of Jennifer Dear Brother of the late Rosalie (late Robert) Chamberlain Uncle of many nieces and nephews Funeral Service Saturday 11:00am at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd.  Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  Visitation Friday...

Richard D. Sommer

Richard D. Sommer

Dec 10, 2015

Richard D. Sommer, age 47.  Beloved husband of Lillian M. Sommer nee Krawczykowski.  Loving father of Rebecca Rehak, Sydney Sommer and Richard J. Sommer.  Dear son of James C. Sommer and Lucille "Gloria" Sommer nee Cortez.  Dear brother of Andrea (Chuck) Kirby. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law, son-in-law, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Sunday 2:00 pm to...

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