Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

Nereida Ruiz née Ortiz ,79, passed away in her home on July 14, 2022. Beloved wife of Jose A. for over thirty-five years. Adoring mother to Pedro J. Castro Jr (Nora), Carlos and Edwin (Annyvette) Castro. Cherished grandmother to Jeffrey, Carlos Jr, Tatiana, Edwin Jr, Peter, Tara, Blake, Melanie, Jessica, Jonathan and Emily; great grandmother of twenty. Adored sister...

Jul 7, 2022

Carlos Martinez, 41, of Chicago and long time resident of Rolling Meadows, passed away on July 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Doris neé Vasquez, for almost a decade. Adoring father of Marissa Gagliano and Brianna Love Martinez. Cherished step-father of Dimitri and Angel Sarris and Giselle Vasquez. Treasured brother of the late Franky Labellarte, Mikey Labellarte, Dana (Chris) Birt,...

Jul 4, 2022

Bernadette Schmidt, 83, of Chicago IL, passed away on July 4, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert F. Schmidt (Ret. CPD) for over 63 years. Adoring mother of Noreen (Craig) Heffernan and Roberta (Anthony) Marchiori. Cherished Busia of Anthony R. Marchiori and Anastasia (Michael) Rice. Dear sister of Virginia (the late Charles) Lynch. She was a treasured aunt to her...

Jun 16, 2022

Michał Mroz, passed away June 16, 2022, age 38; Beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend.  Family and friends to meet, Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Constance Catholic Church 5843 W. Strong Ave., Chicago for Mass to begin at 12:00 p.m.  Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL.  Arrangements by Lawrence Funeral Home 773-736-2300...

May 29, 2022

George "Bud" Laycock, 97, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully the 29 th of May, 2022.  After graduating from Farragut High school, he signed up for the draft and joined the US Army Air Corp in 1943 where he became a flight officer, serving with troop carrier squadrons such as the 13 th – the Thirsty 13 th .  ...

May 13, 2022

Robak, Zygmunt M. , Beloved son of the late Jozef & Janina Robak. Loving father of Aleksandra Janczy. Dear brother of Zdzislaw, Barbara, Jerzy, Elzbieta, Krzysztof and Jan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Private. Interment Krakow Poland.

May 4, 2022

Pawel Matuszewski, age 47; Beloved son of the late Gabriela Z. Matuszewska; dearest nephew of Maria Kwasniak; loved cousin of Aldona, Katarzyna, Piotr and Kamil.  On Saturday, May 7 th , please meet at Divine Mercy Polish Parish 21W411 Sunset Ave, Lombard, IL  for Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 12:30 p.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 N....

Apr 29, 2022

Milagro de Jesus Vargas, Beloved wife of the late Carlos Madrid. Loving mother of Veronica, Brenda (Fernando), Daysy (Joel), Zuly (Peter) and Carlos (Virginia). Devoted Mama Chusi of Jennifer (Leonel), Kimberly, Ricky, David, Erick, Max, Jason, Carlos Andree, Camila and Valentina. Cherished great grandmother of Leslie and Ariana. Dear Sister of Gloria, Genaro, Sonia and Orlando.

She...

Apr 23, 2022

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Apr 22, 2022

Anna "Bogumiła" Mojek, age 72, passed away April 22, 2022, after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

She was born in Poland on March 24, 1950 the daughter of the late Helenaand Stanisław Mojek. At...

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...