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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Rosemary Horn

Rosemary Horn

Jan 26, 2021

Rosemary B. Horn, 104, loving daughter of the late August and late Martha; dear sister of the late Dorothy P., the late Paul Thomas, the late Richard "Art", and the late August "Gus"; cherished aunt of the late Paul August (Carol Marie) Horn, Marymartha (John) Dore, Daniel (Carol) Horn, and Corrine Horn; great-aunt of Dorothy G. Horn, Bridget D'Escoto,...

Michael Popławski

Michael Popławski

Jan 22, 2021

Everyone who knew Michael will agree that he was a truly cordial and generous spirit full of life and laughter. He lived his life with love for others, a passion for adventure and fun, and a great sense of humor. He was always happy to host an impromptu social gathering or BBQ at his house. He was the life...

Mark A. Skidmore

Mark A. Skidmore

Jan 20, 2021

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Mark A. Skidmore, 53, loving father of Chris, Rebecca, and William; beloved fiancé of Candi; cherished...

Cynthia Marie Wurtz

Cynthia Marie Wurtz

Jan 20, 2021

Cynthia M. Wurtz, age 65, passed away January 20, 2021.  She was born August 3, 1955, in Chicago, to the late Ronald and the late Dorothy Bobowski.  Cynthia was a hard worker, loved her kids, grandsons, many pets and her garden.

Beloved mother of Nicole Wurtz and the late Christopher Wurtz; loving grandmother of Andrew and Daniel...

Julianna Panczko

Julianna Panczko

Jan 17, 2021

Julianna Panczko, beloved mother of Danuta (Stanislaw) Lyszczarczyk and Maria (Jan) Kukulka; cherished grandmother of Malgorzata and Magdalena Lyszczarczyk and Lukasz (Ilona) Kukulka; loving great-grandmother of Olivia and Emilia Kukulka.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 12 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church, Mass 12:30 p.m.  Interment...

Christopher Milewski

Christopher Milewski

Jan 15, 2021

Christopher Milewski, Beloved son of Wenceslaus (Danuta) and the late Teresa. Christopher left behind a loving family in America and in Poland.  He will be missed by all.  Visitation, Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 12 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church, Mass 12:30 p.m. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. ...

Betty Labosh

Betty Labosh

Jan 10, 2021

Betty (Elizabeth) LaBosh, age 98, passed away January 10, 2021.  She was born Christmas Eve, 1922 in Pennsylvania, to the late Michael and the late Sofia (nee Aszklar) LaBosh.  Dear sister of the late Ann (the late Walter) Mika and the late Priscilla (the late Nick) Pajor.  Beloved aunt of the late Mariane (the late John) Jezowski, Robert (Tish)...

Charles J. Schneider

Charles J. Schneider

Jan 9, 2021

Charles J. Schneider, 81, of Chicago, IL.  Loving husband and best friend of 58 years to Janice (Corbin) Schneider.  Devoted father of Ann Schneider, Mary (Nate) Hobaugh, Patty (Todd) Birkeland and Elizabeth (Jean) Fils.  Loving grandpa of Andrew Hobaugh, Allison Hobaugh, Scott Birkeland, Maddie Hobaugh, Amanda Birkeland and Elliott Hobaugh.  Devoted son to the late Carl and Eleanor Schneider...

Danuta Zabkiewicz

Danuta Zabkiewicz

Jan 1, 2021

Visitation at Lawrence Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Services will be from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Interment is private

Due to current health mandates, everyone is asked to be patient and abide by the number of visitors allowed inside the funeral home. Only 10 guests are...

Maria Szwajnos-Rohrbaugh

Maria Szwajnos-Rohrbaugh

Dec 28, 2020

Maria Szwajnos-Rohrbaugh, 85, wife of the late Bronisaław Szwajnos; cherished mother of Tadeusz (Stanisława) Szwajnos and Anna (Chester) Lowisz; beloved grandmother of Malgorzata (Krzysztof) Kroczka; Jan (Ewa) Szwajnos,  Beata Szwajnos, Ewa Szwajnos, Monika (Kazimierz) Grynia, Adam Lowisz, and Thomas Lowisz; sweet great-grandmother of Patricia, Tomek, Julia, Piotr, Natalia, Karol, Adam, Marta, Kacper, Amela, Klara, and Oscar; devoted sister of...

Angela M. Alvarez

Angela M. Alvarez

Dec 20, 2020

Alvarez, Angela M.  Beloved wife of Robert. Cherished mother of Robert Alvarez and Cheryl (Jim) Brockie. Devoted grandmother of Steven and Anastasia. Loving sister of Anna (Frank) Kaufmann, Stephen (Mary) Iwanicki and Helen Iwanicki. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A private visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. A public Mass of the Christian burial...

Faustino "Paul" Barajas

Faustino "Paul" Barajas

Dec 5, 2020

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Faustino "Paul" Barajas, age 93, beloved husband of the late Marie; loving father of Barbara (Alan) Cuatchon, Janice Rivera, Laura (AL) Amezaga; cherished grandfather of Samuel (Sandra) Rivera, Michael Rivera, Zachary (Alexandrina) Cuatchon, Alexis (Matthew) Serio, Martin Cuatchon, Adam (Jaleesa) Amezaga and the late Sharla (Peter) Cruz; proud great grandfather of Andrew,...

Janice P. Drews

Janice P. Drews

Dec 1, 2020

Janice P. Drews, 70, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Steven Gotz, and Suzanne (Andrew) Cassaro; cherished grandmother of Tera (Joseph) Bonaccorso, Marissa Cassaro, and Michael Cassaro; devoted sister of David (Vicky) Gates, Danny (Kazia) Gates, Joan Meads, Ginny (Chuck) Rizzo, the late John M. Raible, and the late James Raible; and aunt to many nieces...

Norman J. Kaner

Norman J. Kaner

Nov 24, 2020

Kaner, Norman J., WWII Army Vet., Passed away November 24,2020. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Kaner. Cherished father of Adelaide (Jack) Sowchin and Richard (Judy) Kaner. Devoted grandfather of Julianne (Jessica) Kaner. Lifetime Civil Engineer with the City Of Chicago and Member of the Knights of Columbus. Visitation and Funeral Service will be private. Interment St. Mary Cemetery....

Thomascine "Tammy" Crawford

Thomascine "Tammy" Crawford

Nov 14, 2020

Thomascine "Tammy" Crawford of Arlington Heights, formally of Chicago, passed away on November 14 th , 2020 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born November 29 th , 1964 to John and Marlene Crawford, nee Rizzi, of Chicago. Tammy was a devoted daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, partner, cousin, coworker and friend to many.

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Wanda Pereczky

Wanda Pereczky

Nov 13, 2020

Wanda Pereczky age 100, beloved wife of the late Edward Pereczky and the late Joseph Koziol  ; loving mother of  James (Priscilla) Koziol, Alicia Koziol – Walsh, Barry (Roseann) Koziol, Alexander (Dean) Pereczky and the late Dennis Koziol, Richard Koziol and Ilona Pereczky; cherished grandmother of 6; proud great – grandmother of 11.

Memorial gathering Saturday, October...

Estelle V. Zajkowski

Estelle V. Zajkowski

Nov 12, 2020

Zajkowski, Estelle V. (nee Czarnecki), age 99, beloved wife of the late John; loving aunt, great aunt and godmother; special friend of Richard Skrodzki, like a son and her long time caregiver. Will be missed by many friends and neighbors.  Her happy and generous spirit will never be forgotten.

Visitation Sunday, November 15th from 3-8 p.m.  Funeral...

Leopold Kaszubski

Leopold Kaszubski

Oct 18, 2020

Leopold Kaszubski, 77, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020. Leopold was the loving husband of Anna; beloved father of Robert; and cherished brother of Waldemar, George, and Jack. He was preceded in death by his dear parents, Antonina and Bernard.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Lawrence...

Joseph E. Glass

Joseph E. Glass

Oct 14, 2020

Joseph E. Glass, age 75, passed away October 14, 2020. Beloved son of the late Edmond and Irma Glass. Dear cousin and friend to many. Visitation Monday October 19th at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL....

Mensur Seferovic

Mensur Seferovic

Sep 27, 2020

Mensur Seferovic was born on November 25, 1925 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Alija and Fatima Seferovic. He served as a colonel in the former Yugoslav army, WW2 veteran, survived the concentration camp in Italy, and was a renowned writer. He has authored twenty-four highly acclaimed non-fiction documentary books. He was also an advocate for world...

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