Obituaries

Dec 12, 2025

Dorothy E. Valentino, nee Gustek; beloved wife of the late Robert E.; loving mother of the late Robert A. (Karen) Valentino and the late Lawrence P. (Karen) Valentino; cherished grandmother of Anthony (Emily) Valentino and Megan (Michael) Kurotobi; great-grandmother of Keira Valentino. Lying in State, Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 4646 N. Austin Ave., Chicago from...

Nov 28, 2025

Lydia Reyes Camacho, age 99; beloved mother of Thelma Stoever, Helen (Carmen) Augelli and the late Lorna Camacho; cherished grandmother of Susan (Matthew) Vinson, Elizabeth (Chris) Toth, Monica (Mamlook) Jendo and Henry Stoever; great-grandmother of Annabel, Gabriel, Philip, Emily, Arbella, and Ashur; loving sister and aunt to many. Lydia was the first in her family to immigrate to the...

Nov 23, 2025

Florence L. DiSilvestro, 104, passed away on November 23, 2025. Florence was the loving wife of the late Anthony DiSilvestro for over 63 years; loving sister of Mildred; cherished aunt of Phyllis, Marilyn, and Tom; and great-aunt of many.

A lifelong resident of Jefferson Park and a generous and kind neighbor to all.

The family...

Nov 18, 2025

Judy D. Kaner, Beloved wife of Richard Kaner. Devoted mother of Julianne (Jessica) Kaner. Cherished grandmother of Carter and Levi Kaner. Loving daughter of the late James and Jean Clause. Dear sister-in-law of Ad (the late Jack) Sochwin. Fond aunt, cousin and friend of many.

Visitation at Lawrence Funeral Home on Friday, November 21, from 4:00 -...

Nov 8, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Mary Ann Pellegrino, 75, of Chicago IL, on November 8th, 2025. Mary Ann was born March 28th, 1950 to Daniel and Vivian Pellegrino of Chicago IL. She was her parent's most precious blessing and was raised around love and unforgettable memories. She Attended Steinmetz high school and...

Nov 2, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: The services have changed to Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Jose Andres Cornejo Delgado, Passed away November 2, 2025 at the age of 65; beloved husband of Ofelia Mago; cherished father of Kenny, Christopher, Yolanda (Jason) Colon, Brian and Cayetano (Kristina); loving grandfather of Kenny Jr., Kayla, Ryan, Jason Jr., Nio, Phillip, Jaiden, Armani...

Oct 28, 2025

Dorothy E. Stark, nee Greven, age 97; beloved wife of the late Lawrence J.; loving mother of John L., Alan E. (Nadine M.) and the late Lawrence P. (Anne M.) Stark; cherished grandmother of Lawrence J. Stark, Elizabeth R. (Daniel) Hain and John A. (Simran) Stark; dear sister, aunt and friend to many.  Family and friends to gather on...

Oct 19, 2025

Duane Wendolowski, 76, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is remembered with deep love by his devoted wife, Zofia; his cherished step-children, Dagmara, Eliza and Damian; and his beloved grandchildren, Julia, Jakub and Tola.

Duane's gentle spirit, kind heart, and quiet strength will be deeply missed by...

Oct 16, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Kruzel, 71, devoted father of Jim (DeAnna) Kruzel, Robert (Jamie) Kruzel, and Lisa (Jonathan Potochney) Kruzel; treasured grandpa of Joseph Kruzel; dear friend and mother of his children Rosemarie "Rosie" Lodl; beloved brother of the late Joseph Kruzel, Tom Kruzel, Cathy Yuknis, and Chrissy Rosa; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; and friend of many....

Oct 14, 2025

David G. Bobowski, passed away October 14, 2025 at the age of 67. David is the cherished son of the late Ronald R. and Dorothy L. Bobowski; beloved brother of Sandra (Tony) Carnesecchi, Tim (the late Janet) Bobowski, the late Cynthia M. Wurtz and the late Kevin M. Bobowski; proud uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.  David...

Oct 7, 2025

Elizabeth J. Papas, 93, of Chicago now joins her beloved late husband, Nicholas Papas in eternal rest. Cherished mother to Nicholas (the late Bonnie), Michael; adoring grandmother to Cassandra, Amanda (Ray), Nicholas (Geannie), Kristy; proud great-grandmother to Nicholas, Jazelle, Gerald, Ryan, Priscilla, Jonathan, Camila; proud great-great- grandmother of Nevaeh and Julian. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Peter S. Gonzalez. Peter was full of life, charisma, and heart — someone who could make anyone laugh and feel cared for. He would give you the shirt off his back without thinking twice and was always there when you needed him.

He leaves behind his two loving children...

Sep 27, 2025

Jan "Jaśiu" Krembuszewski, 90, loving husband of the late Stanislawa "Staśia" for over 61 years; devoted father of Edward "Edziu" (Nancy) Krembuszewski; cherished grandfather of Beata (Aaron Cain) Krembuszewski, Sebastian (Jackie Bliss) Krembuszewski, and Alina (Erik Stiegman) Krembuszewski; treasured brother of Mary "Maryś" (the late Gene) Silver, Krystyna "Kryśia" Krembuszewski, and Joe "Zbyszek" (Teri) Krembuszewski; and loving uncle to...

Sep 20, 2025

Jerry Lee Guy, 71, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband to Carol, his beloved wife of more than 52 years, Jerry was the proud father of Steven W. Guy and the cherished grandfather of three grandchildren. He was also a loving brother to three sisters and six brothers, and an uncle and great-uncle...

Sep 14, 2025

Alfredo 'Fred' Bartolome, born October 2, 1955, at rest September 14, 2025; beloved husband of Norma; loving father of Alden (Sheanne), Ryan (Sharon), Simon (Melody) and Nicole; cherished grandfather of Shamila Anne, Jimroi, Dawn Shayan, Shan Aldea, Nico, Amaris Solenn, and Chloe Alexis. Memorial Gathering, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago from...

Sep 7, 2025

Michael J. Kopko (1936 - 2025)

Beloved son, brother, life long partner, and community man.

Michael J. Kopko, born in 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September, 7th 2025 at the age of 89. A man of integrity, humility, and dedication, Mike lived a full life rooted in family, service, and community.

...

Aug 25, 2025

Walter F. Henning, Passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 85; loved son of the late Walter G. and Sabina E. Henning; beloved husband of Geraldine; loving father of the late Steven W. (Kristina) Henning; proud grandfather of Reese S. Henning; dearest brother of Janet (the late Marius) Santicola, Paul (the late Molly) Henning, the late...

Aug 17, 2025

Zenon T. Grodecki, age 82, of Chicago, Ill., loving husband of the late Constance, nee Mulzof; dear brother of the late Fred (Mary Allen) and Greg (Joan); kind uncle of Fr. Christopher, Michael, Charles, Ashley, Jonathan, and Scott.

Zen was born in Chicago, Ill., on November 26, 1942. A graduate of Lane Technical High School, Zen dedicated...

Aug 16, 2025

A visitation will be held for Guillermo Serrano Rivera , 87, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.

The funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m. the same evening.

Interment will be held in the future at the Municipal Cemetery...

Aug 16, 2025

Marilyn A. Jans, 89, loving wife of the late Donald L. Jans; devoted mother of Lori (Adam) Burck, Katharine (David) Ehmig, and Pamela (Leslie) Crockett; treasured grandmother of Andrew Ehmig, Ashley Ehmig-Chou, Daniel Ehmig, Dominique Ehmig, Brendan Ehmig, Isabelle Ehmig, Alexander Burck, and Four Burck; sister of Gladys Larson, Anne Wurfel, Sharon Matrella, and Charles Wiemeri. Marilyn was predeceased...