Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Zmuda; Born March 8, 1933, at rest February 4, 2025, age 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Brian (Connie) and Joseph (Willow); dearest grandmother of Caitlin Ann; dear sister and aunt to many.

A native of Chicago's south side, Dorothy was an avid reader and artist who...

Feb 2, 2025

Kazimierz Zalewski, passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends to meet, Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Constance Church 5843 W. Strong in Chicago for a Funeral Mass to begin at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information, Lawrence Funeral Home at 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com

Kazimierz...

Feb 1, 2025

Maureen B. Cassaro, nee Guerin, born November 9, 1943, at rest February 1, 2025, age 81; Preceded in death by her husband Andrew Cassaro; parents, Maurice Joseph and Hilma Guerin, nee Hjelkrem; survived by daughter, Kelli Cassaro Manchur and son, Andrew (Sue) Cassaro; grandsons, John Andrew Manchur and Michael Andrew Cassaro; granddaughters, Rachel (Tyler) Frayn, Marissa Cassaro and Tera...

Jan 30, 2025

William A.  Butyniec, age 38; beloved son of William Butyniec and Mary Alicoate; loving brother of the late Vincent M.; dedicated and loyal friend to "Nora"; cherished grandson of Nelly  and the late Jerome Alicoate and the late William and the late Olga Butyniec; dearest nephew of James Butyniec, Godmother the late Lisanne (J.P.) Vander Motten, Vincent (the late...

Jan 27, 2025

Robert Guy, 74, of Chicago, formerly Tennessee, passed away on January 27, 2025. Adored brother of Bill Guy, Manual Guy, Warren Guy, Margaret Smith,  Jerry Guy, Nolan Guy and the late Helen Walker, Flora Donta and Jim Guy. Dear son of the late Walter and Louise Guy. Long time contractor.

Memorial visitation, Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N....

Jan 7, 2025

Stephen R. Kychma, 56 of Valley Center, CA, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away January 7, 2025, at his home in California. Steve was an avid Bears fan his whole life and would proudly wear their apparel frequently. He now joins his beloved mother, Sophie in eternal rest leaving behind his step-father, Thomas who took care of him until...

Jan 7, 2025

Dawn B. Becker, 63, loving mother of Chantel Becker and Jason Colon; devoted partner of Nancy Colon; cherished grandma of Dream Allen, Jason Colon Jr., and Jaiden Colon; and treasured cousin, aunt, and friend of many.

Those who knew Dawn would say she was a starburst of energy. She was loving, sassy, witty, very welcoming, sometimes stubborn,...

Dec 24, 2024

Maciej Maliszewski, 90, loving husband of Halina; devoted father of Anna (Andrzej) Wieckowski, Dorota (Cezary) Storonowicz, Marek (Beata) Maliszewski, Adam (Diana) Maliszewski, Joanna (Jerome) Czarnik, Agnieszka (Tomasz) Pciak; Dziadek of Sebastian (Diana), Bartłomiej (Justyna), Natalia, Mateusz, Adam, Piotr, Julia, Gabriel, Amelia, Zofia, Maciej, Oliwia, and Dawid; pradziadek to Stella, Adriana, and Jakub; brother of Halina Misiewicz and Maria Reduta;...

Dec 21, 2024

Bernabe Amaya, Beloved husband of Georgina. Devoted father of Maria L. (Guillermo) Berruecos, Rocio (Elias) Gualito, Elizabeth (Victor) Martinez, Fernando Amaya, Ivan (Anna) Amaya and Eric (Erika) Amaya. Cherished grandfather of Danny, Edgar, Guillermo, Jose, Jorge, Diana, Melissa, Eric, Sidney, Samantha, Adrian, Jonathon, Ivonne, Ivan Jr., Ethan, Evan and Gabriela. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

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Dec 20, 2024

Gail M. O'Sullivan, Beloved wife of the late Michael J. O'Sullivan Sr. Loving mother of Michael (Tammy), Sean (Audrey), Theresa Ziehm & Sheila Lyons. Cherished grandmother of Eleven and great-grandmother of Two. Devoted sister of Terrence (the late Kathleen) Magnus, John (Judy) Magnus and Sheila (Karen) Magnus. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be...

Dec 7, 2024

Tierre De Chaves, 86, of Arlington Heights, IL, formerly of Piscataway, New Jersey and Davao City, Philippines, after a brief illness passed on December 7th, 2024. Tierre was happily married to the late Guadalupe (2007). Beloved father of Maria fe Castro, Maria Paz (Ariel) Magat, Maria Christina De Chaves, Luisa (Arthur) Yulo and the late Peter Paul De Chaves...

Dec 5, 2024

Dolores F. Rosenthal entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Visitation to take place on Saturday, December 21, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a Chapel Prayer Service, 11:30 a.m., led by Fr. Scott Donahue, at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Avenue. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

For...

Nov 24, 2024

Yakup Guven, 79, loving husband of Necmiye; beloved father of Mesut (Somi), Meral (Chris), and Aylin (Dave); cherished Dede of Grace, Mason, Joey, Beyza, and Lucas; brother of Zahit, Nahit, Yusuf, and Sidika; and beloved uncle, cousin, and friend of many.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave.,...

Nov 16, 2024

Luis "Rey" Galarza, 46, of Belmont Cragin, formerly of Santurce, Puerto Rico, passed away on November 16th, 2024. Beloved husband of Michelle Correa for 30 years. Loving papi of Jasmine (Fiance Angel de Jesus) Galarza and Luis J. Galarza. Abuelo of Xavier Sarate Angel de Jesus Jr. Dear brother of Iris (Cono), and Limeyra "Limy" (Benny). Dear son of...

Oct 13, 2024

Funeral Mass Recording

Michael Zdeb, beloved husband of Wendy; loving father of Noah; cherished son of Elizabeth and Krzysztof Zdeb; dearest grandson of Michal and the late Zofe Zdeb and the late Jozef and the late Janina Piluk; dear brother of Agnieszka; fond nephew of Ewa (Andy), Teresa (Andy) and Czestaw (Jadwiga). Visitation, Friday, October...

Oct 9, 2024

James (Jim) Walter Slusarczyk, 70, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on October 9th, 2024 at home after a battle with cancer.

Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18th, 1954, the son of Walter Slusarczyk and Stella Slusarczyk (Sawchuk). He is survived by his sisters Nancy (Ronald) Swieca and Patricia (Edward) Kuzniarowicz.

Jim married...

Oct 7, 2024

Kathleen "Katie" Mary Cloherty, 39, of Madison; born and raised in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago, passed away suddenly at home. Katie was the beloved daughter of Pamela Cloherty nee Olczak and the late John J. Cloherty; caring sister to Siobhan Cloherty; doting aunt of Jalen, Lennox, and Adriana; cherished niece to Mary Ellen Cloherty, Debra Pelz and...

Sep 24, 2024

Gloria Kozlowski, 94, of Chicago, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Lie In-State, Monday, September 30, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4646 N Austin Ave. Chicago. Entombment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.

For information 773-736-2300.

Sep 19, 2024

Włodzimierz Olak, 73, loving father of Sylwia (Jonathan) Bridges;  beloved brother and uncle; friend to many; and proud member of the 12th Pułk Ułanów.

Visitation, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral...

Sep 11, 2024

Wilhelmine Rose Schaper, 93, of Cary, IL, formerly of Chicago, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, loving mother to John Henry Schaper Jr.; adoring Oma to Leila Claire (John Denisiuk) Schaper.

Wilhelmine was a first generation German immigrant child, she loved to travel, and enjoyed hosting Bunco parties at her house on the river.

She now joins...