Michael J. Kopko Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Michael J. Kopko (1936 - 2025)
Beloved son, brother, life long partner, and community man.
Michael J. Kopko, born in 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September, 7th 2025 at the age of 89. A man of integrity, humility, and dedication, Mike lived a full life rooted in family, service, and community.
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Walter F. Henning
Aug 25, 2025
Walter F. Henning, Passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 85; loved son of the late Walter G. and Sabina E. Henning; beloved husband of Geraldine; loving father of the late Steven W. (Kristina) Henning; proud grandfather of Reese S. Henning; dearest brother of Janet (the late Marius) Santicola, Paul (the late Molly) Henning, the late...
Zenon T. Grodecki
Aug 17, 2025
Zenon T. Grodecki, age 82, of Chicago, Ill., loving husband of the late Constance, nee Mulzof; dear brother of the late Fred (Mary Allen) and Greg (Joan); kind uncle of Fr. Christopher, Michael, Charles, Ashley, Jonathan, and Scott.
Zen was born in Chicago, Ill., on November 26, 1942. A graduate of Lane Technical High School, Zen dedicated...
Guillermo Serrano Rivera
Aug 16, 2025
A visitation will be held for Guillermo Serrano Rivera , 87, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.
The funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m. the same evening.
Interment will be held in the future at the Municipal Cemetery...
Marilyn A. Jans
Aug 16, 2025
Marilyn A. Jans, 89, loving wife of the late Donald L. Jans; devoted mother of Lori (Adam) Burck, Katharine (David) Ehmig, and Pamela (Leslie) Crockett; treasured grandmother of Andrew Ehmig, Ashley Ehmig-Chou, Daniel Ehmig, Dominique Ehmig, Brendan Ehmig, Isabelle Ehmig, Alexander Burck, and Four Burck; sister of Gladys Larson, Anne Wurfel, Sharon Matrella, and Charles Wiemeri. Marilyn was predeceased...
Derman Barin
Aug 10, 2025
Derman Barin passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Devoted husband to Marilyn Barin for over 45 years, Derman's life was defined by his deep love for family, enduring friendships, and his enthusiasm for life's simple pleasures.
He was the proud father of Nilufer "Sandy" Morgan, Lale Lauback, and Mine Scheelk,...
Adrian Benesiewicz
Aug 6, 2025
Adrian Benesiewicz, Born October 24, 1998, At rest August 6, 2025, age 26; beloved son of Zbigniew and Malgorzata; loving brother of Natalia and Jacek; cherished boyfriend of Natalie Resendiz.
Adrian was a fighter.His strength showed in his passions like wrestling , MMA fighting and soccer. He had a deep and devoted passion for Manchester United which...
Kazimierz Lapa
Jul 25, 2025
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL.
Funeral Prayers will be on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the funeral home starting at 9:30 a.m. procession to follow to St. Constance Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian...
Robert F. Schmidt
Jul 23, 2025
Robert F. Schmidt, 90, (Ret. CPD) of Chicago IL, passed away on July 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette (nee Dziedzic) over 63 years; devoted father of Noreen (Craig) Heffernan and Roberta (Anthony) Marchiori; cherished Dziadzia of Anthony R. Marchiori and Anastasia (Michael) Rice; treasured brother of Arlene (Eugene) Czarnik; treasured brother-in-law of Virginia (the late Charles)...
Alan A. Thompson
Jul 20, 2025
Alan A. Thompson, 63, of Chicago, died July 20, 2025 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, a year after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He was born April 19, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas to Max and Marjorie Thompson (both teachers). He lived with them and his younger brother, Gary, in Bonner Springs, Kansas, until 1967,...
Stanley Korzeniowski
Jul 15, 2025
Stanley was born July 8, 1933 in Krakow, Poland to Roman and Klara Korzeniowski. At age 6, World War II broke out and the family was forced to move to Slovakia. In the early 1950's he graduated as a radio/electric technician from the Technology Institute in Wadowice. In his twenties, Stanley served in the Polish Army where he rose...
Jean F. Henkels
Jul 6, 2025
Jean Henkels, beloved wife of Walter Henkels. Devoted mother of Sharon Bailes (Terry Huebner), Sandi Henkels and the late Steven Henkels. Dear sister of Joyce Kashe, the late Richard Wincheski and Barbara Melton. Fond aunt and great aunt of many.
Memorial Visitation Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 12:00p.m. Interment Private
Linda Hang
Jul 5, 2025
Hang Ngoc Lien, Linda Hang, at rest July 5, 2025, age 72; beloved mother of David Hang (Stephanie Kuhn); cherished grandmother of Ashleigh; dear sister of Quang Hang, Richard Han (Vivian Huynh), Mai Xuan Hang, Hoa Hang (Frank Ngo), Kim Anh Hang, Nu Hang (Nam Dang), and the late Phuong Hang. Services are being held private. For information, Lawrence...
Sofia Flores
Jun 7, 2025
Sofia Flores, age 90, of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood and formerly of Tocoa, Colón, Honduras, passed away on June 7, 2025.
Born to the late Prudencia Padilla and Dionisio Flores.
Beloved mother of Maura Romero, Luis Alonso (Norma) Barahona, Delma Maribel Barahona, and the late Victor Ramon Barahona.
Cherished "Bula" of Luis Alonso...
Wendy Alandy Brown
May 30, 2025
Wendy Alandy Brown (née Obial) was born on May 22, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. Wendy was the eldest of the six daughters of Jose and the late Arsenia "Mel" Obial. In high school, she enjoyed playing tennis and singing in the choir. As a young adult, she was a model who dreamt of becoming a recording artist. Over time...
Robert A. Mika
May 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Santa Claus, aka Robert A. Mika, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 79. For many years Santa Robert made guest appearances during United Airline's Fantasy Flights for children in the Chicago area facing serious illness, poverty, or other challenges. His role as Santa on those flights...
Maria Eleonor Sevilla
Apr 30, 2025
Maria Eleonor Sevilla, 49, loving daughter of Nenita and the late Jose Sevilla; cherished sister of Jannette (Evaristo) Alperto, Dominic (Ellen) Sevilla, and Alexis (Michelle) Sevilla; devoted aunt of Joseph (Angela) Alperto, Kimberly (John) Alperto-Ho, Justin Alperto, Kaye Marie Sevilla, Kristelle Allyssa Sevilla and Sean Sevilla; great-aunt of Chloe, Mia, Sophia, Kaela, Alonzo, and Juancho; treasured niece, cousin, and...
Modesto Monet
Apr 25, 2025
Modesto Monet, Beloved husband of Edna I. Monet. Devoted father of Ednita Monet (Frank) Augustave, Christian Monet and the late Rubimar Mitchell. Cherished papa of Jocelyn, Isaiah and Elijah. Dear brother of Yolanda Monet, Lucy Monet, Ivette Franco, Sandra Rodriguez, Cinthia Esparza and Rafael Rodriguez. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Wednesday, from 3-9 p.m....
Catherine J. Feischl
Apr 14, 2025
Catherine J. Feischl, nee Tomljanovich, passed away April 14, 2025 at the age of 94; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Kathleen (Dale) Strzepek, Karen (Scott) Thompson and Andrew Feischl (Jennifer Swanson); dear grandmother of Dawn (Daniel) Moskop; great-grandmother of Ethan Moskop. Funeral Service was held private. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence Funeral Home. For information 773-736-2300...
Wiesław “Wesley” Wiśniewski
Mar 29, 2025
Wiesław "Wesley" Wiśniewski, age 70; beloved husband of Helena; cherished father of Mark (Monika) Wisniewski and Monika (Brendan) McGury; dearest son of Teresa and the late Wladyslaw; loving brother of Agata, Barbara and families. Visitation, Friday, April 4, 2025 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave.,...
