Obituaries

Sep 28, 2019

Barbara 'Bobbie' Downs, age 71; beloved daughter of the late Robert and Mary Yoshikane; loving mother of David, Robert, Michelle (Bud) Foster, Joe (Gaby), John Adams and William Adams; cherished 'G-Bob' of 11; great-grandmother of 14; dear sister to Dinah (Ferdinand) and Linda (Thomas) Pedroza; cherished aunt to Brian, Natalie (Charlie), Josh and Adam.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 4 to...

Sep 25, 2019

Dariusz Michael Bilewicz, age 35. Beloved husband of Nadine nee Schlagk, loving  father of Lana, cherished son of Anna Mojek and the late Jessie Bilewicz, treasured son-in-law of Martina and James Kellogg, dear brother of Delilah (Mark) Edwards and Crystal (Mark) Oehlers,  precious grandchild of the late Helena Mojek and valued godchild of Greg (Jamie) Mojek.  Visitation Monday from...

Sep 25, 2019

Krystyna Zofia Wawzynska, age 67. Loving wife of Bogdan, cherished mother of Adriana, beloved grandmother of Avery and Aiden, fond mother- in- law of Phil. Visitation Tuesday, October 1 st at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL.  Funeral Prayers will be also held on Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. Interment Cmentarz Parafialny, Zabno, Poland. For more info...

Sep 24, 2019

Thene Saysy, age 76. Visitation, Thursday September 26 th from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL. Funeral Service, Friday September 27th from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon. Interment Private. For more info 773-736-2300

Sep 9, 2019

Gabriela Z. Matuszewska, age 64. Loving mother of Pawel, cherished sister of Maria Kwasniak and beloved aunt of Aldona, Katarzyna, Piotr and Kamil. On Saturday, September 28th please meet at Divine Mercy Polish Parish 21W411 Sunset Ave, Lombard, IL  for Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. ** For safety reasons if possible please meet...

Sep 1, 2019

Bartyzel, Dolores F., dear precious wife of 62 years to the late Joseph P., tender loving mother of Mary Ellen(Joe) Robert(Corrie), Laurel(Fred), Kristine and Sandra(Herb); unforgettable loving and playful grandma of five and great grandma of three, devoted sister to Elaine, kind sister in law and fond auntie. Lying in state Thursday, 10:00 a.m. until Mass of the Christian...

Aug 21, 2019

Grace G. Weir (nee Alberts), age 84. Beloved wife of the late John J. Weir Jr., loving mother of Margie & Maribeth (Tom). Cherished grandmother of Jennie (Cory), Jessica (Chris), John, Stephanie (Dana), Julianne (Tim) & Madeline. Proud great-grandmother of Nic, Nathan, Heather, Jordin, Bri, Dillon, Haley, Tayler, Jacob, Lucas, Molly & Everett. Devoted sister of Georgia (Paul). Visitation...

Aug 18, 2019

Dr. Luisa M. Sarroza, age 80, peacefully joined the Creator and has been reunited with her husband. A retired pediatrician, Luisa is survived by her two children, granddaughter, and members of the Sarroza & Mahinay families. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 25th from 4 to 9 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Interment...

Aug 17, 2019

Swiatek, Jayne A., Dr. - retired Assistant principal from Reilly School. Formerly employed by the Chicago Board of Education for 57 years as an elementary school teacher and counselor at Grant School, a counselor at Monroe School, Human Relation Coordinator in District Five, and Polish bilingual teacher, elementary school teacher, counselor and assistant principal at Reilly School. Leaves behind...

Aug 10, 2019

Malgorzata T. Kurkiewicz, age 53, beloved wife of Robert Kurkiewicz; loving daughter of Antoni and Janina Pudelko; cherished sister of Jolanta (Jaroslaw) Borkowska; dear aunt to nieces and nephews; devoted friend to many in Poland and United States. Malgorzata was a great friend and  had a wonderful zest of life. She will be missed. Interment private. For more information...

Aug 4, 2019

Robert Nelson, age 68; beloved son of Winifred and the late Chester Nelson; cherished brother of Karen Harding; loving uncle of Cherie (Michael) Fagan, Denise (Paul) Driscoll and Patrick (Kelly) Harding; great-uncle to Cassandra (Scott) Ivanko, Sean (Leah) Fagan, Zachary Driscoll, Courtney, Chris, Caitlin, Carly and Colin Harding; great-great uncle to Connor Ivanko.  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, October 26 th...

Aug 1, 2019

Daniel J. Galassi, age 70 of Royal Palm Beach, FL, formerly from Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Mary Ann; loving father of Dan Jr. (Amy) Galassi, Tom, Joe, Kristine (John) Kopelakis, step-children Ralph and Kimberly, cherished grandfather of 8 and dear brother of Debra (Jeff) Hoosin. Visitation, Sunday Aug. 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15...

Jul 31, 2019

Guiomar Havansek, "Guimo", nee Dovalina; 77; beloved wife for 58 years to Richard (Dick) Havansek Sr.; loving mother of

Trina (Paul) Eifert, Richard (Jeanette) Havansek Jr., Jennifer (Ray) Holzman, loving grandmother of

Ricky III, Matthew, Caleigh, the twins, Katie and Jacob, Erin Lazzara and Tadhg Quinn

Jul 25, 2019

Jozef Lesny, age 80. Beloved father of Zdzislaw (Maria), Jacek (Anna), and Joanna, cherished grandfather of Dorota, Aneta, Dariusz, Alexandra, kacper, Gabriella and Sebastian. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. with prayers at 7pm. Interment Private. For more information 773-736-2300.

Jul 16, 2019

Robert J. O'Brien, age 68; beloved husband of Debra, nee Szatkowski; loving father of Robert (Barbara), Michael (Mary), Elizabeth (Ryan) and Kimberly; cherished grandfather of Michael, Jamie and Connor; dearest brother of Michael (Cindy), Daniel (Tina), Timothy (Dorretta), George (Cathy), Edmond, the late Patrick (the late Ola) and the late John; dear uncle and friend to many. Proud member...

Jul 4, 2019

Gino M. Rossini Age 56. Celebration of Life Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Jul 3, 2019

Patricia Ann Esparza, Visitation Friday, July 12, 2019 from 9:30 A.M. until time of service 12 P.M. at Lawrence Funeral Home.

Jun 19, 2019

Talend, Norbert L., U.S. Navy, Beloved husband of Carol and the late Mary Ann. Devoted father of David Talend, Denise (Ron) Mcmorrow, Daniel (Tina) Talend, Douglas Talend, Lisa (Jason) Cloherty and Joseph (Nicole) Talend. Dear grandfather of eleven and great grandfather of two. Dear brother of the late Donald Talend and brother in law of Kathy Talend. Loving uncle...

Jun 14, 2019

Gloria J. Tontlewicz, nee Rennick, 79, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away June 14, 2019.  Beloved wife of Gordon E.; loving mother of Gordon and Catherine (Hector) Rodriguez; cherished grandmother of Joel Rodriguez, Tiffany McKinnon (Richard Vergara) and Jocelyn Rodriguez; sister of Charles (Michelene) Costello; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Gloria's greatest passion was the...

Jun 10, 2019

Betty Jean Humiston, age 87, beloved mother of Rev. William (Carlotta) Humiston and Marjorie (Donald, Jr.) Olson; loving grandmother of Donald Olson III, David (Tina) Olson, Benjamin Humiston, Joshua Humiston, and Eric Olson; cherished great-grandmother of Nathaniel and Hannah. She will be missed by many. Visitation Friday, June 14, from 5 to 9 pm; funeral prayers and interment will...