Obituaries

Mar 27, 2020

Malgorzata Anna Von Bretzel, age 43,  of Streamwood, IL passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Malgorzata was born March 23, 1977 to her loving parents Maria Maslanka Pazgan (Dariusz) and Kazimierz Maslanka (Halina). She also leaves behind her beloved sister Urszula Cwikla; cherished nephew Nicholas; loving dog Bebe.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to this animal...

Mar 26, 2020

Jan Murawski, 18, of Chicago, passed away March 26, 2020.

Visitation will be webcast Tuesday, April 7, 2020 after 6 p.m.

Mar 21, 2020

Sharon Rau nee Tithof, 72, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2020.  Sharon was the wife of Carl "Bud" Rau; mother of Bradley (Erin Parker) Rau and Janelle (Matthew Clauson) Rau-Clauson; treasured daughter of Dorothy and the late Joseph Tithof;  precious "Mimi" to Grace Rau, Lillian Rau, Connor Rau and Beatrix Clauson; dear sister of Carol (Rodger) Roszatycki; honored...

Mar 11, 2020

Marianna Nowak, 93, beloved wife and mother. Visitation Friday,March 13, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral prayers Saturday, March 14 9:45 am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, to St. Constance Church for 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more information please call 773-736-2300.

Mar 4, 2020

Jin Ok Kwon, age 81, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 4 th .

Beloved wife of Jin Bai Kwon (deceased), loving mother to four children: Sonia (Jim Cornell) Kwon of Chicago, Illinois; Grace (Albert Migon) Kwon of Chicago, Illinois; HeeJai (James Hendele) Kwon of Seattle, Washington; and Ali Kwon of San...

Mar 2, 2020

Zygmunt Mastalerczyk, age 67; beloved husband of Jadwiga; loving father, and grandfather, brother and uncle. Will be missed by family and friends In the US and Poland. Visitation Saturday 8:30AM-9:30AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N Austin, Chicago. Mass 10:30AM at St. Constance Church 5843 W Strong St., Chicago.

Feb 20, 2020

Natalie Eifert, born Christmas Day 1924, daughter to the late Adele and Natale Pistoresi. Proceeded in death by her sisters, Catherine Pistoresi and Angeline Smith. Beloved wife of the late Helmut; loving mother of Mark (Akemi), Paul (Trina), Mike (Cindy) and forever adopted son Paul (Tomoko) Goda; cherished Nona of Matthew, Emily, Julia and Junko; dear aunt of Mary...

Feb 14, 2020

Theresa C. Hunt, Nee Chalupka, beloved wife of the late Oscar H. Hunt; loving mother of Marcia and the late Bernard; fond aunt of Beatrice (Edward) Pasternak, Ralph (Clematine) Chalupka, Irene (the late Richard) Maziarz, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in State 9:00 A.M. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 4646 N. Austin...

Feb 11, 2020

Maria Garduño, age 56; beloved  companion of Armando; loving mother of Sergio and Susy Medina; cherished grandmother of Nayeli, Lesly, David Jr., Nicholas and AnnMaria; loving sister of Alicia, Rafaela and Jose Luis; dearest aunt of many.  Visitation, Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to the...

Feb 8, 2020

Carlo M. Esguerra age 43, beloved son of the late Cres and Consolacion Austria; loving brother of Christina (Terry), Christopher (Diana) and Cresente (Bernadette); cherished uncle of Danielle, Jacob, Jarrett, Christopher David, Te'a, Christian Matthew and Elijah; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Feb 7, 2020

Remedios Abadilla Esquieres, age 80, of Chicago and formerly of Malate, Manila, Philippines passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020. Beloved wife of Francisco Esquieres; loving mother of Ana Esquieres and Jose Esquieres; cherished daughter of the late Quirico and the late Mercedes Carmona Abadilla; dear sister of the late Pacita (the late Amando) Kapauan; fond...

Jan 22, 2020

Pluska, Robert S., Beloved son of the late Walter (Lillian) Pluska. Cherished brother of Margaret Lesniak and the late Lt. Col. USAF James W. Pluska. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Interment Private. (773) 736-2300

Jan 20, 2020

Maria Baran, age 91, Loving mother of Stanislaw (Ewa) Baran, the late Jerzy (Jadwiga) Baran, Aleksander (Marta) Baran, Danuta (Dariusz) Rudnicki, cherished grandmother of Przemyslaw Baran (Katarzyna Karkosz), Michal (Mia) Baran, Monika Baran (Marcin Jaworski), Ashton Baran, Samantha Baran, Sebastian Baran, Natalie Rudnicki and Daniel Rudnicki. Treasured  great-grandma of Caroline, Camilla, Alexander and Julian.  Beloved aunt of Barbara and...

Jan 14, 2020

Jin Sae Han, age 82, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 49 years of Hoja, devoted father to three children: Nina (Jon) Cheigh of Rye, New York; Dr. Steve (Mia) Han of Los Angeles, California; and Susie (Joseph) Baral of Chicago, Illinois. Proud grandfather of Justin, Andrew,...

Jan 13, 2020

Marcin A. Lekarczyk, 40, beloved husband of Iwona Aponowicz; cherished father of Olivia age 11 and Dylan age 6; loving brother of Mariusz (Elzbieta), Adam (Katarzyna), Agnieszka Malec, Monika, and Karolina (Ramon) Lekarczyk-Plascencia; dear son of Wieslaw Lekarczyk and the late Krystyna Lekarczyk; caring uncle to many nieces and nephews; and kind nephew to many loving aunts and uncles....

Jan 13, 2020

Pawel Lozinski, age 50. Beloved husband of Renata Lozinski. Memorial Gathering will be held at St. Monica Parish 5136 N. Notthingham Ave., Chi, IL on Saturday, January 18th from 1:00 P.M. until time of Mass. For more info 773-736-2300.

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Jan 9, 2020

Edward P. Altman, Retired Chicago Fire Commissioner, age 82, survived by wife Judith (nee Harris) father of six children, Edward (Louise), Kathy Ernst (Randy), Michael, retired Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief (Julie), Christine Grooms (Alan), James, Chicago Fire Department Captain (Patti), Mark, Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief (Mary), brothers Dale (Judy), Robert (Pam), step-brother & sister Steve Altman...

Jan 5, 2020

Catherine J. Getner, age 101. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Sr.; loving mom of Frederick Jr. (Flora) and the late Alan (Gale); cherished grandma of Fred, George and Rosa; proud great grandma of Courtney. Grave side gathering on Saturday, January 11th at 12 noon. (Please meet at St. Joseph Cemetery Office). For more info 773-736-2300.

Dec 29, 2019

Genowefa S. Wesolowska, age 94, passed away on December 29, 2019.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. until Time of Prayers 9:30 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Procession to Immaculate Conception for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment  Maryhill Cemetery.

Dec 27, 2019

Anna Szlembarska, age 74. Cherished mother of Pawel Szlembarski and Wioletta (Wieslaw) Babicz . Loving grandmother of Victor, Alex and Anna. Visitation Sunday, 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30 A.M. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Procession to St. Constance Church for 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more...