Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2022

Milagros Cave, 85, of Chicago, passed away on October 25th, one month before her 86th birthday. Loving mother, aunt, and grandmother.

Visitation Saturday, October 29, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N Austin Ave. Chicago, 60630. Interment in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines.

For information, 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com .

Oct 25, 2022

Julio Morales, 66, of Chicago. Beloved brother of Marian (Hanoch) Volkoitz, Edith (Carlos) Nieve, and Jose Morales. His passion was preforming as a DJ at venues all over the city, for which he will be fondly remembered by. Julio was the loving son of Mariana Lopez, who he now joins in heaven.

Visitation, Tuesday, November 1, 10...

Oct 23, 2022

Dennis J. Marek, 81, loving brother of Evelyn (the late George) Biard, the late Robert (Alice), Joseph (Marcia), Lorraine (Kenneth) Malecki, Dolores Marek, the late Audrey (the late James Carter) Marek, Jerome (Angela), and Richard (Marcia); beloved uncle of 19 nieces and nephews; great-uncle of many; and cherished son of the late John and the late Monica.

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Oct 22, 2022

Editha Belen Elazegui, 88, of Chicago, passed away on October 22, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Antonino, caring mother of Julie, Menchie (Bobits), Leda (John) Bates, Gloria, Joel, and Antonino Jr. She was the cheerished grandmother of Charlene, Crystaline, Angelo, and Angeline. Editha was also the proud great grandmother of KC, Gian, Celine, and Eysai....

Oct 9, 2022

Kent E. Collier Jr., 60, proud Navy Veteran and Retired Chicago Police Officer; loving father of Tim (Shelbie Summitt) Shrader, Ally Fine, and Nicole (Jake España) Doherty; cherished and life long friend of Charlene Fine-Carlson; beloved boyfriend of the late Johnine Giandonato; brother of George (Caren Gertner-Olson) Olson, Kristine (Tony Frandria) Collier-Frandria, Korinne Collier, and Sean (Angie LaManta) Collier;...

Oct 9, 2022

Carmelita T. Maranan, 76, of Chicago. Loving wife of the late Ernesto V. Maranan; beloved mother of Joy (Darren) Tanis, Jason (Angie) and Jerli (Albert) Ignacio and the late Ernesto Joel Maranan; dear Nana of Jacob, Olivia, Lexi, Jared, Aubrey, Aiden and Austen; cherished sister of Efren (Anita) Tamanio, Largo (Gaudelia) Tamanio, Dulce (Leonardo) Adajar, Julieta (Juanito) Castillo, Jaime Tamanio,...

Oct 6, 2022

Gordon E. Tontlewicz, 81, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away October 6, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Gloria, nee Rennick; loving father of Gordon and Catherine (Hector) Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of Joel Rodriguez, Tiffany McKinnon (Richard Vergara) and Jocelyn Rodriguez; devoted son of the late Joseph and Mildred, nee Ferguson; dear brother of the late Joann Mischke (the late...

Sep 25, 2022

Donald A. Vlcek, 93, passed away at home on September 25, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, whom he thought of with love and longing for the twenty-five years since her passing. Adored father of Linda (Lou) Skibicki, Lori Majewski, Donald (the late Andrea) and Kathleen (Michael) Creighton. Cherished grandfather of twelve and treasured great-grandfather of twelve....

Sep 13, 2022

Marian Wodzisz, age 59, loving father of Mateusz (Tume); cherished grandfather of James; beloved brother of Lucyna (Andrzej) and Jolanta (Marek); caring uncle and great-uncle of Alexandra, Kamil, Arkadiusz (Iwona), Patrycja, Natalia, Olivia, and Dawid (Paulina). Visitation will be held on Friday, September 16 th from 3:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. Wake Service at 7:00 P.M.

Chapel Prayers...

Sep 9, 2022

Carole Ann Egner, nee Miller, age 85, passed away September 9, 2022. She was born November 26, 1936 in Chicago.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Egner Sr.; loving mother of the late David, the late Richard "Rick" Jr., and the late Lesa; cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Dillon), Adam, and Hanna (David); proud great-grandmother of Arden and Luka. A...