Obituaries

Sep 30, 2018

Ronald J. Kowalski, age 74, beloved son of the late Ann and Raymond Kolwalski; loving cousin of Kenneth (Judith) Kortas, Robert (Ruth) Divis, Marilyn Karbin, Thomas (Magdalena) Stuth, Steve Slater, Tom Slater, Sharon Sondermann and Cathy Steinhofer; cherished nephew of Frances Stuth; dear uncle of Deanna (Patrick) Clarey and Daniel (Kelly) Divis; fond great-uncle of Sean Clarey, Rayan Clarey,...

Sep 28, 2018

John A. Borek, age 59. Loving son of the late Fred E. Borek and the late Loretta Borek; fond brother of Daniel (Lula Hammond) and the late Fred E. Borek Jr.; uncle of Michael (Bonnie) Jeffrey, Frederick E. Borek III and Scott E. Borek. Longtime employee of the Chicago Park District.

Visitation Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from...

Sep 27, 2018

Margaret M. Hughes, Age 100, passed September 27, 2018.  Loving friend of Marvin Eberhart.  Visitation Friday, September 28th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago.  Prayers Saturday 9:30 am to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am.  Interment St. Adlabert Cemetery, Niles.  For info. 773-736-2300.

Sep 21, 2018

Nicolette S. Quitter nee Salkind, age 61, beloved mother of Josephine (Jeffrey) Ceglarek and Jacqueline (Mario) Chessani; cherished grandmother of Jacob, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Alexa and Lucia; loving daughter of the late Antoinette M. Rossi; dear sister of Francesca Lukidis-Douligeris, Michelle Lassin and Daniele Rossi; fond aunt to many. Visitation Tuesday, September 25, from 4 to 8 pm; funeral prayers,...

Sep 18, 2018

Peter J. Graf, age 88, beloved husband of Clara; loving father of Peter (Mary), Steve (Maryanne), Michael (Jenny) and Christine (Jeffrey) Stevens; cherished grandfather of Catherine, Christina, Elizabeth, Peter, Steven, Patricia, Robert, Timothy, Michael, Matthew, Wesley, Thomas, Andrew, Taylor and Zachary; dear great-grandfather of 12. Lying –in-State, Friday, September 21, from 12 pm until time of Mass 1 pm...

Sep 15, 2018

Henrietta Olma, (nee Bura) Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Andrew (fiancee Ann Nicholson) and Gregory (Cindy). Flowers or donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be appreciated. Visitation, Thursday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday, 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Procession to St. Constance Church for 10...

Sep 8, 2018

Ruth Griffin of Chicago. She passed away September 3, 2018. Beloved sister of Barbara (Nadeen) Tahir and Joe Griffin; cherished aunt, great-aunt and friend to many. She will be missed. Visitation Tuesday, September 11, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral service Wednesday, September 12, 10 am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For...

Sep 6, 2018

Wladyslawa "Lottie" Kulaga, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Stanislaw Kulaga; Loving mother of Joseph Kulaga, Jesse (Anna) Kulaga, Elizabeth (Zbigniew) Kabat, and the late Marion and Stasiu. Proud grandmother of Mark (Joanne), Christopher, Ashley, Monica, and Daniel; Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her great pride in...

Aug 31, 2018

Czesław A. Mietełka, At Rest August 31, 2018, age 79.  Visitation, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago.  Family and Friends to meet, Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Constance Church 5843 W. Strong, Chicago for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.  Inurnment to follow.  For information 773-736-2300...

Aug 27, 2018

Glenda A. Davis, age 54, beloved mother of Diana and Delia, cherished grandmother. Visitation Friday, September 7 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL 60630. Funeral Service; Saturday, September 8 at 10 am . Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773-736-2300.

Aug 26, 2018

Juras Krystyna, age 79, beloved mother of Bernadeta Mynarska and Ewa Olechowska, cherished grandmother. Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Ransom 8300 N. Greenwood Ave, on Saturday, September 8 at 10:00 A.M. For more info 773-736-2300.

Aug 20, 2018

Pascual Hurtado, age of 94 of Jalisco, Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, beloved husband of Elvira Sanchez, cherished son of the late Guadalupe Avinia and Pascual Hurtado, loving father of Luis, Richard, Rachel, David, Carlos, Christina, Silvia Ortiz, Celina and Rene, caring brother of two sisters, cherished grandfather to many...

Aug 4, 2018

Alphonse S. Basel, 97, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away August 4, 2018.  Beloved husband of Martha, nee Juszczak; loving father of Marcia Miller and Sandra (the late Gary) Burzawa; cherished papa of Alyse Burzawa and Lisa (Tom) Sears; dearest great papa of Alex, Matt and Nick Sears; fond brother of Alice (the late Lee) Hilfman and the late Van...

Aug 3, 2018

Edward Jamison, 92, Navy Veteran of WWII and retired television engineer and technical director for WLS-TV in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Yolanda for 61 years. Loving father of Donald (Pam), Sharon (Larry) Slofkosky and James (Anna Marie).  Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Steve) Livingston, Mark, Christopher, Kevin, Sean, Bryan and Colin Jamison and great grandfather of Ryan Jamison,...

Aug 3, 2018

Thelma "Jean" Giacone (nee Gibson), passed into eternity on August 3, 2018.  Born Oct. 22, 1937 in Gleason, TN.

Preceeded in death by her parents, Woodrow Gibson and Maxine Gallimore Featherstone, sister, Brenda Simmelink, husband Tally Giacone, and son Bruce Klopfstein.

Jean was a creative whirlwind and loved to...

Aug 1, 2018

Jeanette "Jean" Dudek, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Dudek;  loving mother of Carol (Richard) and Linda (Ralph); dearest grandmother of Craig (Kristene) and Mark (Sara); great-grandmother of Nicolas, Nathan, Jane and Nora; fond sister of the late Edward (Dorothy);  sister-in-law of and preceded in death by Julia (Martin),  Anthony (Julia), Stanley (Jean) and Charles (Helen); dear aunt...

Jul 31, 2018

Mary G. Marinoff, nee Fox, 82, of Chicago, passed away July 31, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Stefan; loving mother of Anna (Stan) Pitak, Jean (the late Leon) Lisitza, Eva Thomason, Vera (John) Limberopoulos and George Marinoff; cherished grandmother of Steven and David Pitak, Richard, Christopher and James (Angelina) Lisitza, Samantha (Ryan) Garcia and Ava and Stefan Marinoff;...

Jul 27, 2018

Won Kyu Yi, age 80, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Visitation Sunday, July 29, 4 pm to time of service 5 pm; Funeral service Tuesday, July 31, 3:30 pm at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Procession to Acacia Park Crematory. Inurnment at later date. For more information please call 773-736-2300.

Jul 15, 2018

Dorota Dalmata, beloved wife of Przemyslaw Kobel and loving mom of Vicky. Memorial Visitation, Friday July 20 from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 P.M. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago. Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Inurnment Private. For more information 773-736-2300.

Jun 26, 2018

Jerzy A. Polinski, age 80, Visitation Friday, June 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago. Funeral Prayers Saturday, June 30 at 9:15 a.m. Procession to St. Francis Borgia Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773-736-2300.