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.

Teresa G Lopez

Teresa G Lopez

Mar 17, 2026

Teresa G. Lopez, 90 años, Visitación Lunes, 23 de Marzo de 2026 de 3:00 pm a 8:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Martes, 24 de Marzo de 2026 con oraciones en la capilla comenzando a las 9:00 am en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.) seguido de procesión a la Iglesia de San Nicolás...

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez

Mar 7, 2026

Juan Rodriguez, age 73, Visitation Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Friday, March 13, 2026 with Chapel Prayers beginning at 9:30 am at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.) followed by procession to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (4821 S. Damen Ave.) for Mass of...

Mike "Randy" Sentino

Mike "Randy" Sentino

Mar 6, 2026

Mike "Randy" Sentino, 65. Visitation Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Wednesday, March 18, 2026, family and friends will be meeting directly at St. Benedict the African Catholic Church   (340 W 66th St.) for Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 am. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery (87th...

Efrain Guzman Galindo

Efrain Guzman Galindo

Mar 5, 2026

Efrain Guzman, age 78, Visitation: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Interment: Private Cremation

Efrain Guzman, 78 años, Visitación: Sábado 14 de Marzo de 2026 de 3:00-8:00 pm en la funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Entierro: Cremación privada

Ignacio Juarez Montañez

Ignacio Juarez Montañez

Mar 2, 2026

Ignacio Juarez Montañez, age 61, Visitation: Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Chapel Service beginning at 6:00 pm with Fr. Homero Sánchez, OSA officiating. Interment: Private Cremation

Ignacio Juarez Montañez, 61 años, Visitación: Sábado, 7 de Marzo de 2026 de 3:00-8:00 pm en la Funeraria Wolniak (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Servicio de...

Dolores Mae Mayher

Dolores Mae Mayher

Mar 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, yet with profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Dolores Mae Mayher. Dolores passed peacefully on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by cherished memories and the love of her family. Born on July 19, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, she graced this...

Sandra K. Schroeder

Sandra K. Schroeder

Feb 25, 2026

Sandra K. Schroeder

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and widow to the late Robert J "Rebel" Schroeder Sr .

Mother to Robert J Schroeder Jr (Cheryl), Faith M Green, Rebecca L Schroeder (Mario Ornelas), Joshua J Schroeder (Diane). Grandmother of Jessica L McInerney, Amber R Ornelas (R.I.P) Jon M Schroeder (Kaci), Hope C Green (Chris McCorkel) Veronica L Ornelas (Jesse Riviera), Anthony...

Aurora J. Sandoval

Aurora J. Sandoval

Feb 25, 2026

Aurora J. Sandoval

Sunrise: July 16, 1931 – Sunset: February 25, 2026

Aurora J. Sandoval was a devoted mother of ten and is survived by six of her beloved children. An immigrant and proud patriot, she built her life in America through resilience, sacrifice, and determination. She worked in a factory for over 40 years to ensure her children would have opportunities...

Esperanza Petrose

Esperanza Petrose

Feb 23, 2026

Esperanza Petrose unexpectedly passed on 02/23/2026. She was the heart of our family, known for her ability to light up a room with her presence. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Friday, March 16, 2026...

Santiago Angel Garnica

Santiago Angel Garnica

Feb 21, 2026

Santiago Angel Garnica, age 27, Visitation Friday, February 27, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.). Funeral Saturday, February 28, 2026 with Chapel Prayers beginning at 9:30 am at Wolniak Funeral Home (5700 S. Pulaski Rd.) followed by procession to Five Holy Martyrs Parish (4327 S. Richmond St.) for Mass of the...

Martha Torres

Martha Torres

Feb 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Martha Torres,

Martha was called home to heaven on February 17, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Andres and Bertha Torres, whose love and guidance shaped the remarkable woman she became. Martha leaves behind her cherished son, Juan Carlos, who was the light of her life and her proudest accomplishment. Her love for him was boundless,...

Martin R Weihing

Martin R Weihing

Feb 17, 2026

Martin R. Weihing, age 74

Beloved husband of Maria Kosinski

Loving son of Shirley nee Wilkerson and the Late Dr. John Weihing

Dearest brother of Lawson (Debbi) and Warren (Partner, Karen Hoeksttra)

Dear nephew of Fern (Late Ray) Medlin

Fond uncle of Trevor (Mary) and Quinton

And great-uncle of Quinton and Lawson

Beloved son-in-law of the Late I. George Kosinski and the Late Joan nee Kurek

And fond...

Maximo E. Roman

Maximo E. Roman

Feb 13, 2026

Maximo E. Roman 75, of Chicago, IL, born in Iguala Guerrero MX, passed away on Friday, February 13th, 2026. He retired from Chicago Public Schools as a security guard at Kelly High School and McCormick Elementary School. He is survived by his children Elisa Román Peña (José), Christine Valencia (Oscar), Verónica Román Saldaña; grandchildren Isabelle Roman, Alejandra and Maricela Griffin,...

Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio

Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio

Feb 5, 2026

Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio, Visitation Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Saturday, February 14, 2026, Chapel Service 10:00 am at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, IL.

Gilda Azucena Cordero De Nufio, Velorio Viernes 13 de Febrero 2026, de 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Funeral Sábado 14...

Maria L. Ocampo Garcia

Maria L. Ocampo Garcia

Feb 1, 2026

Maria L. Ocampo Garcia,

Visitation will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wolniak Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 6200 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60629.

Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL 

Celestino Olivares Manzo

Celestino Olivares Manzo

Jan 30, 2026

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Chapel Service at 6:30 PM. Interment will be held in Tehuixtla, Morelos, Mexico. 

Roy E. Hansen

Roy E. Hansen

Jan 30, 2026

Roy E. Hansen

Visitation Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629. Funeral Friday, February 6, 2026 Chapel Service 10:00 am. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.

Francisca Escobedo

Francisca Escobedo

Jan 28, 2026

Francisca Escobedo

Family and friends will gather Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 9:00 am to time of Chapel Prayers 10:00 am at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to Mary Mother of Mercy Catholic Church (Formerly Queen of the Universe) 7114 S. Hamlin Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629, Mass 11:00 am interment private.

Belen Cristina Garcia

Belen Cristina Garcia

Jan 27, 2026

Belen Cristina Garcia, age 49 Visitation Monday, February 02, 2026 & Tuesday, February 03, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wolniak Funeral Home

Funeral, February 04, 2026 Chapel Prayers 10:00 am from Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Rita of Cascia Parish 6423 S. Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL. 60629 Mass 11:00 am.

Interment: St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen...

Arturo Diaz

Arturo Diaz

Jan 27, 2026

Arturo Diaz,

Visitation Friday, February 6, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Saturday, February 7, 2026

Chapel Prayers 9:00 am from Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60629 to

Mary Mother of Mercy (Formerly Queen of the Universe) Catholic Church 7114 S. Hamlin Ave. Chicago, IL. 

60629 Mass 10:00 am

Interment Private Cremation

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