Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Andrzej Jan Jachym, age 57; dearest son of Janina and the late Franciszek; beloved husband of Ewa; loving father of Piotr (Aneta), Joanna, Patryk and Grzegorz; cherished brother of Lidia, Urszula, Bozena, Rozalia and Barbara; fond uncle of Victoria (Juan) and many nieces and nephews in Poland. Visitation, Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Prayers,...

Feb 7, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Krauleidis, passed away peacefully at Wauconda Care on the morning of February 7 th , 2023 after her hard-won battle with pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure.

She was born to Eugene Migneault and Frances Troka, and grew up in the city of Chicago, raised by her mother, uncles, aunts, and grandmother alongside her dearest...

Jan 30, 2023

Juan Maldonado Sr., Beloved husband of the late Carmen. Devoted father of Maria Teresa (Javier) Martinez, Juan Maldonado Jr., Maria Eugenia (Agustin) Peralta, Maria Dolores (Jose) Bernal, Jesus Maldonado and Rosio (Felipe) Vasquez. Cherished grandfather of Javier, Sandy, Joanna, Kristi, Jonathan, Zachary, Irene, Jose, Betty, Jesus, Joshua, Angel, Julius, Yameli and great grandfather of eleven.

Visitation Friday...

Jan 29, 2023

Dolores Galus (Prorok) of Chicago died Sunday January 29, 2023.  Beloved wife of 63 yrs to the late Edward J Galus; Loving mother of Debra (Robert) Williams, the late Karen (Steve) Edens, Susan Galus (John). Dear sister to the late Stanley Prorok. Fond Grandma to Robert, Diana, Jessica, Wendy, Cale, Autumn, Shealynn, Shawna, and Kaylee. Busia to Koby, Coy,...

Jan 26, 2023

Wiesław Lekarczyk, beloved husband of the late Krystyna Lekarczyk; cherished father of the late Marcin, Mariusz (Elzbieta), Adam (Katarzyna), Agnieszka Krzyzak, Monika, and Karolina (Ramon) Lekarczyk; devoted grandpa of 11 grandchildren; dear son of the late Henryk and the late Leokadia; and kind uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 4 PM...

Jan 17, 2023

Elzbieta Stapowicz, 74, of Des Plains, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023. She was the loving mother to Anna, and will be greatly missed by her and extended family in Poland and Canada. Visitation, Monday, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago to St. Constance Catholic...

Dec 30, 2022

Stanislawa "Stasia" Krembuszewski passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on December 30th, 2022.

Stanislawa is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jan Krembuszewski, son Edward Krembuszewski (Nancy) and Grandchildren Beata "Beatka", Sebastian & Alina "Alinka".

Stanislawa was a loving wife, mother & grandmother "babcia" and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren any chance she...

Dec 26, 2022

Edward J Galus of Chicago died Monday Dec 26, 2022.  Beloved husband of 63 yrs to Dolores (Prorok); Loving father of Debra (Robert) Williams, the late Karen (Steve) Edens, Susan Galus (John). Dear brother to six brothers and sisters.  Fond Grandpa to Robert, Diana, Jessica, Wendy, Cale, Autumn, SheaLynn, Shawna, Kaylee. DziaDzia to Koby, Coy, Benjamin, Colt, Jude, Cannon,...

Dec 23, 2022

Violet E Wilczynski, nee Sutula,  Age 96, Beloved wife of the late Florian. Devoted mother of Robert (LeeAnn), Janet (Larry) Hansen, Diane (James) Blaha, and Richard (Tracy).  Inspiration to nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Proud member of the St. Constance Parish community for many decades, and their Young At Heart Club. This beautiful...

Dec 22, 2022

Wojciech Komperda, 49, of Chicago,  December 22, 2022.

Visitation Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Prayers, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 9:15 A.M. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burail at 10 A.M. Interment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery.

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Dec 16, 2022

Joyce E. Levenson, 68, loving daughter of the late Ann and the late Frank Levenson; cherished partner of Humberto Vargas; devoted mother of Ramon Levenson; cherished and loyal friend of many.

Joyce had a larger than life personality. Her caring and generous nature towards all who surrounded her will not be forgotten. Her heart of gold shines...

Dec 13, 2022

Lillian "Lill" Curylo, 84, beloved daughter of the late Joseph John Sr. and the late Lottie nee Yavarski; loving sister of Elizabeth "Betty, and Patricia "Pat" (the late Charles) Dalton, the late Joseph "Joe" Jr. (the late Frances) and Rose, the late Mildred "Millie", the late Theodore "Ted" (the late Marlene) and the late Constance "Connie" (the late Robert)...

Nov 28, 2022

Ana Fonseca, 55, of Belmont-Cragin, formerly of Morelos, Mexico, passed away November 28, 2022. Beloved wife of German Garcia. Loving mother of Jovany Jimenez, Janet Quizhpi and Wilson Quizhpi. Cherished Abuela of two. Dear sister, friend and aunt to many.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lawrence Funeral...

Nov 24, 2022

Bernice Lottie (Ozimek) Sukiennik, 94, of Chicago, passed away on November 24th 2022,  on her 94th Birthday from natural causes.  She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Ozimek and Anna Stompor Ozimek; her brothers Edmund Ozimek and Chester Ozimek, and her son Stephen Sukiennik.  She was survived by her son Michael Sukiennik and his wife, Christina Sukiennik; granddaughter Jane...

Nov 21, 2022

José de Jesús Flores, 86, loving husband of 60 years of Juanita; beloved father of Luzelba, José, Rafael, Lupe, and Elena; treasured abuelito of Oscar, Noemy, Edith, Jeanette, Roxanne, Cynthia, Kristen, Luzmariaelena, Carlos, Marlene, Josie, Jessica, Jose, Justin, Jamila, Amber, Camilo, Alexander, Marlene, Eleana, Julian, Angel, and Victor; dear bisabuelito to Jacky, Julia, Andrew, Adrian, Vivian, Matthew, Valentina, Jesse,...

Nov 14, 2022

Eileen A. Abbatacola, 87, loving wife of the late Willie Abbatacola; cherished mother of Billy, Tom (Anita), Jamie, and Mary Eileen (John) Burke; adoring "Grammie" of 10; treasured "Great-Grammie" of 12, and precious lass of Danny Murray.

Visitation, Friday, November 18, 2022, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL....

Nov 12, 2022

Mildred D. Jokela, 92, of Romeoville. Loving mother of Lynda (John) Keammerlen, the late Kenneth (Joanne) Jokela, Sharron (Gary) Rybicki, John (Kim) Jokela. Loving grandmother to six, and proud great-grandmother to one. Fond sister to Roy and Harry Maki.

She is preceeded in death by her husband, Lester, her sister Marie, and other beloved relatives and friends....

Nov 4, 2022

Sofronio R. Samson, 53, loving husband of Sonia C. Samson; beloved father of Nathaniel (Jeanney Ventura) Samson, the late Kyle Samson, and Brandon Samson; devoted brother of Dennis McNichols, Jennifer McNichols, and Thomas (Brenda) McNichols; cherished brother-in-law of Marisol (Michael) Kramer and Vannessa (Edwin Nolan) Flores; loyal son of Guadalupe Samson-McNichols and treasured son-in-law of Sonia E. Flores; proud...

Nov 1, 2022

Stanislaw Kowalski, November 3, 1940 - November 1, 2022, Married his beloved wife, Marianna, on August 25 th , 1963.  Dearest father & father-in-law of Czesław Adam (Daisy) Kowalski, Marta Kowalska-Porcz, Andrzej (Alicja) Kowalski, the late Łukasz Kowalski, Beata Kowalska and Anton Porcz; dear Dziadzia of grandchildren, Agnieszka (Modesto) Garnica, Magdalena (Troy) Kowalska, Daniel (Angelina) Porcz, Michał Kowalski, Jakub...

Oct 28, 2022

Violet C. Pawluk, 95, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022.  She was the beloved aunt of Donna Bogle-Hoffman (Steve), Felicia Watts-Fox (Bill), Claudia Bellemare (Josh), and Henry L. Meyers (Darleen); great- aunt to Sophia Meyers Zabek (Kamil), Henry L. Meyers Jr., Saunia Bellemare, Ian Bellemare, Virginia Bogle, and Edward Bogle (Marissa).

Violet was a long-time employee...