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.

Catherine A. Butkus

Catherine A. Butkus

Apr 22, 2015

CATHERINE "KAY" BUTKUS nee DeBoer Beloved Wife of the late Jerome "Jerry" J. Butkus Loving Mother of Dawn (Russ) Schippits of Peotone, IL and April (Terry) Budz of Belmont, MI Cherished Grandmother of Jayson Schippits, Erik Budz and Aleah Schippits Catherine enjoyed bowling, knitting and reading. She taught knitting and crocheting in the evening at Hubbard High School in Chicago....

Jaspar Jerome Brewer, Jr.

Jaspar Jerome Brewer, Jr.

Apr 21, 2015

Brewer Jr. Jasper Jerome Brewer Jr. Loving son of Kathy Margaret Aldis and Jasper Jerome Brewer. Dear grandson of Tonya (Herman) Sapata and Bunny Brewer and Bobbie Whitfield. Dear nephew of Brittany Blair, Jon Ziolkowski, Ronald Ziolkowski, Garry Aldis, Kelli Aldis, Bunny Brewer, Maurice Brewer, Christopher Brewer, Jabar Brewer, Ladarron Pickens, Jackie Pickens, Samantha Smith and Charles Smith. Funeral Tuesday...

Emy B. Reketis

Emy B. Reketis

Apr 20, 2015

(No Obituary Text Available)

Mary I. Gawlinski

Mary I. Gawlinski

Apr 18, 2015

Mary I. Gawlinski nee Osinski, age 78. Beloved wife of the late Ludwik Gawlinski. Loving mother of Dorothy E. (Anthony) Przytula and Thomas Gawlinski. Dear daughter of the late Czeslaw and Zofia Osinski nee Klimkiewicz. Dear sister of the late Frank (Janina) Osinski. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many. Funeral Thursday 10:30 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700...

Fred A. Smietana

Fred A. Smietana

Apr 17, 2015

Fred A. Smietana, age 99. Beloved husband of the Late Agnes F. nee Klosak. Loving father of Darlene (John) Prium and Elaine (Christian) Olsen. Fond "POPS" of Scot (Barbara) O'Donnell, and Nicole (Joe) Serpico. And Cherished "POPS" of Tom, Sarah and Jake O'Donnell and Nicholas, Gianna, Marisa and Michael Serpico. Dearest brother of Julius, Helen, the Late Frank "Smitty" (Late...

Philip Kwitkowski Sr.

Philip Kwitkowski Sr.

Apr 16, 2015

Beloved Husband of the late MaryAnn Loving Father of Philip Jr., Adella (Steven) Glader, Stanley (Carol), Karen (Phillip) Stimach, Dawn, Randy (Patty) Spolar, Dorothy Spolar-Villanueva and Andrea Ruvalcaba. Dearest Grandpa of 25 and Great-Grandpa of 9. Dear Brother of the late Ann, late Joseph, late John, late Edward and the late Adella. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday...

Bernadine R. Rodriguez

Bernadine R. Rodriguez

Apr 12, 2015

Beloved Wife of the late Eleazar. Loving Mother of Chay (Laura), Debra, Marc And Joseph. Dearest Grandma of Joshewa, Antonia, Ayanna, Alex, Emma, Joaquin and Andrea. Dear Sister of Sylvia (Don) Cortez And the late Loretta Cortez. Aunt of Abel, Ana, Veronica, Lynette, Monica, Erica and the late Pepe and Great-Aunt of many. Many dear family members in Texas. Funeral...

Gilberto Elizondo

Gilberto Elizondo

Apr 12, 2015

Beloved Husband of Alicia. Loving Father of Guadalupe Alicia (Juan) Garcia, Gilberto (Rosa) Elizondo , Pablo (Carmen) Elizondo, M Eugenia (Fred) Smith, Patricia Elizondo and Abel (Siomara) Elizondo. Dear Grandfather of 16 and Great-Grandfather of 7. Many Dear Family members in Mexico.

Joseph M. Turrise

Joseph M. Turrise

Apr 11, 2015

Joseph M. Turrise, age 80 Beloved husband of Audrey F. nee Maciejewski. Dear son of the late Alfred and Martha Turrise nee Vangildren. Dear brother of Gerald (Maryanne) Turrise, James (Anna Marie) Turrise, and Sandina (Richard) Maldaner. Dear brother in law of William (Stella) Maciejewski. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cousin and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 am...

Stanley I. Fortuna

Stanley I. Fortuna

Apr 10, 2015

Stanley I. Fortuna, U. S. Army Veteran, Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Fortuna nee Barnas. Loving father of Barbara Kouba, Sandi Sosnowski, Patti (Jim) Kopca and Arlene (John) Smogur. Fond grandfather of Jim Kopca, Carrie (Patrick) Miguel, Katie Kopca, Melissa (Jimmy) Guarino, Jonathon Smogur and Joseph Smogur. Dear brother of the late Joan (late Ted) Krystecki....

Stanislaw Rafacz

Stanislaw Rafacz

Apr 5, 2015

(No Obituary Text Available)

Charles J. Hunter

Charles J. Hunter

Apr 4, 2015

Charles J. Hunter, age 67 U. S. Army Veteran Beloved husband of the late Rose M. nee Schubrych. Loving father of Tanya R., Robert M., Charles N. Hunter and Kristen Hunter. Fond grandfather of Zakkary Hunter and Preston Gahl. Dear brother of the late Alfred Hunter. Uncle, cousin and friend of many. Funeral Service Friday 10:30 am at the WOLNIAK...

Carlos G. Cervantes

Carlos G. Cervantes

Apr 3, 2015

(No Obituary Text Available)

Patricia Ann Mellicant

Patricia Ann Mellicant

Mar 30, 2015

PATRICIA ANN MELLICANT nee McGrath Devoted Wife of Bill for 59 years. Loving Mother of James (Lynn), Ann Marie (George) Nunez, Julia Eileen (late Patrick) Sanchez And William (Jackie) Dear Grandmother of Caitlin, Emily, James, Daniel, Carmen and William Fond Sister of Geraldine (late Leroy) Ruff, John "Jack" (Toni) McGrath, late James (late Maryanne) McGrath, late Robert (late Darlene) McGrath,...

J Cruz Hernandez

J Cruz Hernandez

Mar 28, 2015

J. Cruz Hernandez, age 80. Beloved husband of Emiliana Rosas de Hernandez. Loving father of Maria G. (Pedro) Bustamante and Manuel (Edith) Hernandez. Fond Grandfather of Pedro Bustamante Jr., Rigoberto Bustamante, Josemanuel Hernandez, Marcos Hernandez and Rachel Hernandez. Dearly brothers and sisters. Cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME, 5700...

Stanley A. Josek

Stanley A. Josek

Mar 24, 2015

Stanley A. Josek Beloved Son of the late Stanley and the late Marie A Loving and Caring family member to Mary, Ardis, Robert, Christopher, Laurie and K. Bruce Dear Friend to many

Raymond Gilbert

Raymond Gilbert

Mar 23, 2015

Raymond Gilbert, age 71 U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran Beloved husband of Sandra Gilbert nee Filkin. Loving father of Russell (Renee) Farmer, David (Vicki) Gilbert and Hope Gilbert. Fond grandfather of Chris Farmer, Mathew Farmer, Raymond Gilbert, Cheyenne Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert, Natalie Cubbage and Chrissy Cubbage. Dear son of the late Hobart Gilbert and the late Helen Gilbert nee Johnson....

William Joseph Blattner

William Joseph Blattner

Mar 23, 2015

WILLIAM J. BLATTNER, 51 Loving Dad of Angela (Ken) Kwilinski Dearest longtime companion of Jacklyn Russ Beloved Son of William and Barbara Blattner Cherished Grandpa of Logan and Madison Kwilinski Dear Brother of Christine (Dan) Leonard Uncle of many nieces and nephews Funeral Service Saturday 10:30am at the ROBERT J. SHEEHY & SON'S FUNERAL HOME 4950 W. 79th St. Burbank,...

Jose J. Cruz

Jose J. Cruz

Mar 22, 2015

(No Obituary Text Available)

Patricia M. Szczepanski

Patricia M. Szczepanski

Mar 13, 2015

Patricia M. Szczepanski, age 61. Loving daughter of the late Lillian A. nee Koszarek and the late Marion S. Szczepanski. Dear sister of the late Debra Marie Szczepanski, order of Felician Sisters and the late Donna C. Szczepanski. Fond niece, cousin and friend of many. Former nurse at Central Community Hospital and University of Illinois Medical Center. Former student at...

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