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.

Rodolfo Villanueva Arroyo

Rodolfo Villanueva Arroyo

Jun 24, 2025

Rodolfo Villanueva Arroyo age 77.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 3-8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski. Chapel Prayers  will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025,  9:30 am. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church for a  Funeral Mass at 10:30 am.

Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Miguel A. Serrano

Miguel A. Serrano

Jun 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Miguel Angel Serrano May 17, 2004 – June 22, 2025 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miguel Angel Serrano, who left this world on June 22, 2025, doing what he loved most. Born on May 17, 2004, Miguel was the beloved son of Miguel A. Serrano and...

Carmen Torres

Carmen Torres

Jun 20, 2025

Carmen "Carmela" Torres (nee Ulloa), Beloved wife of the late Jesus "Jesse" Torres Sr. Loving mother of Dolores, the late Jesus Jr., Gilbert, Henry, Anacleto (Betty), Jay, John, Salvador (Bertha), and Miguel Torres.

Fond grandmother of Troy, Fernando, Tony, Elanore, Christopher, Krista, Santino, Natalie, Hector, the late Alisa Marie, the late Jesse, Natalie, Salvador, and Avery.

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Michael P. Martin

Michael P. Martin

Jun 17, 2025

Michael P. Martin, age, 73, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born in Chicago on April 4, 1952, he was a longtime member of St. Gall Catholic Church and a graduate of Hubbard High School. Mike is survived by two sisters, Terri Lundin, and Catherine Nugent and two brothers Thomas P. Martin and Patrick J. Martin. He was preceded...

Stanley Palm

Stanley Palm

Jun 14, 2025

Stanley G. Palm

Age 61 of Chicago passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Born September 18, 1963 in Chicago, IL, he had a strong love for music, food, and wrestling. In his free time, Stanley enjoyed swimming and vacationing with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda...

Marco A. Palma

Marco A. Palma

Jun 9, 2025

Visitation:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sermon: 6:30 p.m.

Officiant: Manuel Vela

Chapel Service:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Officiant: Pastor William Rojas

Interment:

Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park

Natividad Diaz

Natividad Diaz

Jun 4, 2025

Natividad Diaz nació el 8 de Septiembre de 1943 en Tupátaro, Michoacán, falleció el 4 de Junio de 2025 en Chicago, IL.

Ahora esta reunida en eterno descanso con sus seres queridos, sus padres: J. Trinidad Diaz+ y Florentina Tena+, hijo: Cosme Anguiano+, nieta: Anayeli Vázquez+, y hermano: Pedro Diaz+.

Le sobreviven sus hijas: Lucy...

Jose Antonio Montejano Arechar

Jose Antonio Montejano Arechar

May 29, 2025

Jose Antonio Montejano Arechar age 66.

Visitation Monday, June 2, 2025, 3:00 - 8:00 PM.  Chapel Service 7:00 PM.

Cremation Private.

Aleksandra Sowa

Aleksandra Sowa

May 28, 2025

Aleksandra Sowa age 94.

Visitation Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 3:00 - 8:00 PM.  Chapel Prayers Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:15 am, then to St. Turibius Church for the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 am.

Burial in Poland.

Esther Callahan

Esther Callahan

May 26, 2025

Esther Callahan

Visitation Sunday, June 1st 3:00 - 8:00 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home located on 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Funeral next day Monday, June 2nd

Funeral mass at 11:00 AM at Queen of the Universe located on 7114 S. Hamlin Ave Chicago, IL 60629

Interment at 12:30...

Oscar Saucedo

Oscar Saucedo

May 26, 2025

Oscar Ivan Saucedo

Funeral mass at St. Nicholas of Tolentine located on 3721 W 62nd St. Chicago, IL 60629.

Services private.

Bonny Morales

Bonny Morales

May 19, 2025

Bonny Morales

Visitation Thursday May 22, 2025 3 - 8 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home located on 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Funeral Friday May 23, 2025

Chapel prayers 9 AM at Wolniak Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Rita of Cascia Parish located on 6243 S....

Javier H. Martinez

Javier H. Martinez

May 13, 2025

Javier H. Martinez age 83.

Visitation Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Chapel Service at 7:00 PM.

Cremation Private

Jesus Anguiano Cahue

Jesus Anguiano Cahue

May 12, 2025

Jesus Anguiano Cahue age 71.

Visitation Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Chapel Prayers Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00 am then to St. Simon Chapel of St. Gall for the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 am.  Burial in Huandacareo, Michoacan, Mexico.

Bernabe G. Zavala

Bernabe G. Zavala

May 7, 2025

Bernabe G. Zavala age 88.

Visitation Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home.

Burial in Mexico.

Mª De Jesus Buendia Gonzalez

Mª De Jesus Buendia Gonzalez

May 5, 2025

Ma de Jesus Buendia Gonzalez de 64 años fallecio el 5 de Mayo de 2025.

Velorio Domingo, 11 de Mayo de 2025 de 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm en Wolniak Funeral Home ubicado en 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Funeral Lunes, 12 de Mayo de 2025

Oraciones a las 9:00 am...

Alicja Dranka

Alicja Dranka

May 4, 2025

Alicja Dranka nee Chwiecko, age 77.

Beloved wife of John Dranka.

Loving Mother of Diana (Javier Martinez) Dranka and Danny Dranka.

Dear Grandmother of Isis Martinez and Matthew Martinez.

Dear Daughter of the late Jozef Chwiecko and the late Janina Chwiecko nee Grabowiecka.

Dear Sister of Stanislawa (late Waldemar)...

Joseph Baltazar Sr.

Joseph Baltazar Sr.

Apr 26, 2025

Joseph Baltazar Sr.

Visitation Thursday May 1, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home located on 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629.

Private Cremation

Luciano Reyes

Luciano Reyes

Apr 20, 2025

Luciano Reyes

Luciano, a proud Southsider, passed at the age of 74. A devoted father, loving brother, cherished uncle, and loyal friend, Luciano lived a full and vibrant life rooted in compassion, humor, and resilience.

A lifelong Chicago Bears fan, he wore his Urlacher jersey with pride. He had a magnetic personality and a beautiful,...

Fermina Morales

Fermina Morales

Apr 18, 2025

Fermina Morales

Visitation

Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629

Saturday May 3, 2025

3:00 - 6:00 PM

Private Cremation

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