Obituaries

Apr 20, 2022

Robert A. Valentino, 70, loving husband of 35 years of Karen; devoted father of Anthony (Emily) Valentino and Megan (Michael) Kurotobi; cherished brother of the late Larry Valentino; loving son of Dorothy and the late Robert; brother-in-law of Karen Valentino; and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Bob was a valued and integral part of the...

Apr 8, 2022

Walentyna Wolska, 72.

Visitation Monday, April 11, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Prayer service, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630 to St. Francis Borgia for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery.

Apr 4, 2022

Diane M. Morris, age 70 of Chicago.  Devoted Mother of Arthur, Robert, Jeanette, Anthony and Joseph; Loving Grandmother of Tiana, Aliya, Mariah, Eva, Henry, Eliza, Brock, Ross, Ridge and Rhiannon.  Services and interment private.  For info. Lawrence Funeral Home 773-736-2300. God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her...

Apr 2, 2022

Linda M. Cilella, age 73, beloved daughter of the late Honorable Alfred and Mable; loving sister of the late Alfred J. Cilella; dear neighbor and friend to many. Linda was a lifelong Cubs fan and devotee of Elvis. Memorial donations can be made in Linda's name to Catholic Charities or to the Chicago Public Library. Funeral service private. Inurnment...

Mar 30, 2022

Haske, Lenore A. devoted daughter of the late Paul and Anna Haske. Loving sister of the late Paul. Dear sister in law of Mary Ann Haske. Cherished aunt of Jeff (Alyce) Haske and Jennifer (Ron Blume) Haske. Beloved great aunt and gracious friend. Funeral Tuesday, Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m. at St. Constance Church, 5843 W. Strong...

Mar 15, 2022

Leokadia Kakel passed away peacefully March 15, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Elizabeth (Edward) Kurzeja; cherished babcia of Rene Kurzeja Moran, Edward (Amanda) Kurzeja, and Julie (Jeremy) Boldt; proud great-grandmother of Alexander, Evan, Anthony, Henry, Casey. Will be missed by many. Visitation Wednesday, March 23 from 9 AM until...

Mar 10, 2022

Thomas J. Puttrich, beloved husband of Adelaide and the late Arona; loving father of John Puttrich, Arona Puttrich (Brian Piggott) and Douglas (Roxanne) Puttrich; dearest grandfather of David (Kristin) Puttrich, Jasmine (Ricky) Vasquez, Alysse (Osman) Mehmeti, Brad Piggott, Joseph Puttrich and Thomas W. Puttrich; great-grandfather of Grayson Puttrich, Blake Vasquez and Teagan Puttrich; fond brother of the late John...

Mar 5, 2022

God came and heaven gained an angel, Mary Ellen O'keefe. Born in Cork, Ireland on March 1, 1947, gone to heaven March 5, 2022 in Chicago, IL. Your one and only granddaughter, Tracey Crowley, is to write your eternal ending. The last words. Holding onto faith in destiny that I'll one day feel you in the air. Truly missed...

Feb 18, 2022

Olivemae Ziegler, age 85, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Olive (Darren) Dickey C.P.D.; William (Michelle) Ziegler C.P.D. and the late Susan (Ronald) Ziegler - Bellezzo A.S.A; cherished grandma of Kathryn (Bob) Mensch, Emily Ziegler, and Jakob Ziegler; proud great- grandma of Rosemary Olive Mensch; dear aunt Ollie to many. Visitation Wednesday, from 4 to 9...

Feb 16, 2022

Benedict F. Olechny "Benny", age 99. Passed away peacefully February 16, 2022. Proud Navy Veteran; beloved husband of the late Frances; loving father of Patsy Krauleidis; cherished grandpa of Steve, Rick, and Mike (Brandee) Krauleidis; proud great-grandpa of Max Krauleidis; fond uncle to many. Benny had a true zest for life. He and a spit fire and marched to...

Feb 14, 2022

Piotr S. Szulakiewicz, beloved husband of Marta; loving father of Nicole and Peter Jr.; cherished 'Baby Brother' to Maria (Miroslaw), Elizabeth (Witek), Beata (Krzysztof), Magda (Janek), Danuta (Jay) and Anna; dearest uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services and Interment are private.  For information: Lawrence Funeral Home at 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com

Feb 13, 2022

Jean M. Matuszak, nee Pietrucha;  age 97, ascended to heaven to be home with the Lord on February 13, 2022. Jean was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years, Paul I.; She is survived by her 7 loving children and their spouses; Chris (Mike) Kondrat, Trish (Joe) Halik, Steven (Cindy), Barb Perfors, Dennis (Mary), Ken (Teresa)...

Jan 31, 2022

Frank M. Labellarte, Dear son of the late Donna Martinez; Loving father of Samantha and Nicolas Labellarte; Cherished brother of Michael Labellarte, Dana (Christopher) Birt, and Carlos (Doris) Martinez; Fond uncle to many. Visitation Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home. Interment private.

Jan 19, 2022

Small, James David, Buddies Forever of Peggy Small. Loving father of the late Charles J. Small. Grandfather of many. Dear sister of Geraldine Skinner. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Interment Private. (773)-736-2300

Jan 16, 2022

Dybisz, Danuta, Beloved wife of Czeslaw. Loving mother of Arkadiusz (Urszula) Dybisz. Devoted grandmother of Michelle and Joseph Dybisz. Proud great grandmother of Maya and Nella. Loving sister of the late Stanislawa Hes. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers, 10:15 a.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Avenue,...

Jan 15, 2022

Joan P. Meads, 70, loving mother of Joseph Locascio; cherished grandmother of Samantha Locascio; proud great- grandmother of Aubriella: devoted sister of David (Vicky) Gates, Danny (Kazia) Gates, Ginny (Chuck) Rizzo, the late John M. Raible, the late Janice Drews and the late James Raible; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Saturday, January 29, 2022 from...

Jan 13, 2022

Carole Biegalski, nee Draag. On Christmas Day her 7 year old sister asked Santa Claus for a baby sister, but was wondering why she wasn't under the tree with the other gifts. Carole was born, December 25, 1941, at rest January 13, 2022, age 80; preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond, parents Nicholas and Bernice, brother Edward...

Jan 3, 2022

Podsada, Jozef, Loving husband of Zuzanna. Beloved father of Urszula (Arkadiusz) Dybisz, Rafal (Agnieszka), Podsada, Marta (Sebastin Osuch, Grzegorz (Maria) Podsada, Lech (Barbara) Podsada and Justyna Podsada. Dear grandfather of ten and great grandfatgher of two. Fond brother of Wojciech Podsada, Vera Cortes, Emilia Habas, Janina Kocot, Stanislawa Twarog, Czeslawa Brakowski and Maria Boksa. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Jan 1, 2022

Lucyna Binkul, age 92; beloved wife of the late Jan Binkul; loving mother of Irene (Walter) Modzelewski, Danuta (Josef) Slepska and Anna Binkul; fond grandmother of Iwona (Robert) Rocque, Wiloletta (Bogdan) Halik, Darren (Beth) Modzelewski,and Thomas (Elizabeth) Modzelewski; great grandmother of 9.

Visitation Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral...

Dec 26, 2021

Jozef R. Walas, 87, loving husband of the late Boguslawa; cherished father of Barbara (Ryan) Carey, and the late Richard Walas; devoted grandfather of Danielle Carey and Tyler Carey; dedicated brother of Julian (Romana) Walas, Wladyslawa (Jozef) Szymanski, the late Stefan Walas, and John (Rose) Walas; uncle to many nieces and nephews; loving friend to many; and Członek Towarzystwa...