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Henryk M Kowalski

Henryk M Kowalski

Sep 13, 2016

Henryk M. Kowalski; age 67, Beloved husband of Barbara; loving brother of Urszula (John) Pacyniak; cherished uncle of Sylvia Long, great uncle of John and Nicollette, and great-great uncle of Mia. He will be missed by many family and friends in Poland and America. Visitation Monday from 4-9 P.M. Prayers, Tuesday, 10:15 A.M. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin...

Laura E. Schutz

Laura E. Schutz

Sep 10, 2016

Laura E. Schutz, loving daughter of the late Gerald and Sarah Schutz; beloved Sister of Anne (Rich) Salter, Gerry (Bob) Maryas, Michael Schutz,Thomas (Rose) Schutz and the late Marge Rowden; fondest Aunt to Carrie (Scott) Harris, Amy Bruenner, David (Tara) Maryas, Brian (Elizabeth) Maryas, Matt (Heather) Salter, Greg (Kristi) Salter, Joey Schutz, Maggie Schutz Michelle (Mario) Pawinski, Amanda (Dorian) Glassberg...

Harold W. Broecker

Harold W. Broecker

Sep 9, 2016

Harold W. Broecker, age 93, U.S. Navy Airman, Veteran WW II , member of Edison Park Post 541. Beloved husband of Barbara; dear father of Bill (Nancy), Bob (Sindy), Jean (Joe) Kummerer, Rich (Patti), Jim (Diane) Joann and Betty (Jeff) Smith; loving grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 15 and great-great-grandfather of 1; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Lois A. Galen

Lois A. Galen

Sep 7, 2016

It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the death of Lois Saller Latz Galen. Lois who was 88 this past April 4th, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning, September 7, 2016 at the Lee Manor Nursing Home in Des Plaines, Illinois. Lois was born to Martin Herman and Anna Marie (Strobel) Saller on April...

Joseph J. Jamro, Jr.

Joseph J. Jamro, Jr.

Sep 7, 2016

Joseph J. Jamro, Jr., age 73, U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband of Maria; loving father of Evelyn, Adriane and Hosea; cherished brother of Leonard, Ruth (the late Gene) Coker and the late Johnny; fond uncle of Christopher. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 22, from 2 to 5:30 pm; Memorial service 4 pm at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave.,...

Diana Prill

Diana Prill

Sep 7, 2016

Diana Prill, age 63, beloved significant other of Gene Dozier; loving sister of John Prill; cherished by Karin (Jeff) Strong, Janet McMahan, Tess Dozier McMahan, Isabella Dozier, Wade Dozier and Eric Dozier in Absentia; dear daughter of the late Roman and Irene; fond cousin of many. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, September 14, from 11 am until time of service 12 pm...

Elisia A. Gringras

Elisia A. Gringras

Aug 31, 2016

Gringras, Elisia A., Loving daughter of Danuta "Donna" (Stanley) Abratanski. Devoted sister of Mark and Angela Abratanski. Cherished granddaughter of the late Walter (Estelle) Zyszczynski. Fond niece, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, from 4:30-9 p.m. Funeral service, Sunday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago. Interment private.

Esther Barajas

Esther Barajas

Aug 31, 2016

Esther Barajas, At rest August 31, 2016, age 69; beloved wife of Ramon; loving mother of Juan Ramon, Sergio, Sylvia (Michael) Machado, Sulema (Ronald) Pawlowski and Edith (Carlos) Perez; dearest grandmother of Sabrina, Jacquelyne, Raqual, Vanessa, Melissa, Michael, Eddie, Adrian, Brittany, Stephanie, Vanessa, Joseph, Antonio, Mateo and Jacob; great-grandmother of 12; fond sister of Socorro, Tonia, Lucila, Lola, Memo, Fidel,...

Franciszek Wiercinski

Franciszek Wiercinski

Aug 27, 2016

Franciszek Wiercinski, Born March 15, 1931, At Rest August 27, 2016; Age 85; Beloved husband of Janina, nee Olszewska; loving father of Miroslaw (Barbara), Grazyna Kaminski and Marianna Radziszewski; loving grandfather of Arkadiusz (Joanna) Wiercinski, Ireneusz Wiercinski, Michael (Nicole) Kaminski, Lester Kaminski, Monika Kaminski, Diane Kaminski, David (Rocio) Radziszewski, Steven (Jessica) Radziszewski, Kevin Radziszewski, Marta Radziszewski and Erik Radziszewski; proud...

Michael J. O'Sullivan, Sr.

Michael J. O'Sullivan, Sr.

Aug 27, 2016

Michael J. O'Sullivan, Sr., U.S. Army, Vietnam War Veteran, age 76, beloved husband of 50 years to Gail; loving father of Michael, Jr. (Tammy), Sean (Audrey), Theresa (Michael) Ziehm, Sheila (Philip) Lyons; cherished papa of 11; dear brother of Michael, Bridget, Eileen and the late Mary Therese, Mary, Margaret, Nora and Betty. Visitation Tuesday, August 30, from 4 to 9...

Gustavo Lopez

Gustavo Lopez

Aug 26, 2016

GUSTAVO LOPEZ, 77 (1938-2016)—a former member of the world-renowned Trio Los Ases (1960-1966) and one of the last singers of the great bolero romantico generation died August 26, 2016 at 5:15pm at Chicago's Swedish Covenant Hospital from complications from a septic infection. Gustavo was born on October 31, 1938 in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico to Arquimedes Lopez and Adolfina Rangel. He...

Myrtle A. Rycraft

Myrtle A. Rycraft

Aug 20, 2016

Myrtle Rycraft, nee Owen; Age 92 ;beloved wife of 72 years to the late William H. Myrtle; loving mother of Teresa (David) Langley and Frank Sr. (Alicia) Rycraft; cherished grandma of Nora (Jack Petty) Langley, Lola (Jimmy) Glaesser, Charlotte (Eddie) Ennis, David Langley, Kelly (the late John) Dean, Keith Langley, Crystal (Eric) Wozny, Frank Rycraft Jr., Angela (Rob) Castillo...

John Kaczor

John Kaczor

Aug 10, 2016

John Kaczor, age 84, beloved husband of the late Lillian; loving father of Fred (Alma) and Mark; cherished grandpa of Kristen and Albert. He will be missed by family and friends. Visitation Friday, August 12, from 4 to 9 pm; funeral prayers Saturday, August 13, 9:15 am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Procession to St. Constance...

Vincent M. Butyniec

Vincent M. Butyniec

Aug 1, 2016

Vincent M. Butyniec, age 26; beloved son of William Butyniec and Mary Alicoate; loving brother of William; dedicated and loyal friend to "Charlie"; cherished grandson of Nelly (the late Jerome) Alicoate and the late William (the late Olga) Butyniec; dearest nephew of James (Denise) Butyniec, Lisanne (J.P.) Vander Motten, Vincent (Janey) Alicoate, Annette Alicoate, Martine (Miguel) Munoz and the late...

Eugene G. Vann, Sr.

Eugene G. Vann, Sr.

Jul 27, 2016

Eugene G. Vann, Sr., age 81, beloved husband of Adella; loving father of Eugene, Jr. (Lydia) Vann, Nancy (Michael) Mohr, Victoria (Don) Ladner, Christopher (Anna) Vann and the late Susan McIntyre; cherished grandpa of Eugene III, Becky, Nathan, Jennifer, Mike, Nicholas, Sara, John, Jordyn, Jessica, Francesca, Christopher, Kenny, Nicole and James; dear great-grandpa of Layla, Derek, Frankie and Logan. He...

Kenneth Joseph Buehring

Kenneth Joseph Buehring

Jul 22, 2016

Kenneth J. Buehring, 68, passed away July 22, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary "Chickie"; loving father of Denise (Hector Soto), Kenneth (Brenda Ramirez) and Anthony (Kelly); cherished grandpa of Alex, Kenny, Benny, Kayla, Anthony and Gracie; dear brother of Maudie, Billy, Jackie, Bobby, Mike, Mitzi and Marge; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Served in the Marine...

Janina Wasak

Janina Wasak

Jul 20, 2016

Janina Wasak, 73; Beloved wife of Eliasz; Loving sister of Maria Jachera and Stanislaw Krawczyk; fond aunt of Dominika Ciolek, Miroslaw and Sebastian Jachera; she will be misssed by many family and friends in Poland and America. Funeral and interment is in Nowy Targ, Poland. For more information call 773-736-2300

Robert F. Mccormick

Robert F. Mccormick

Jul 16, 2016

Robert F. McCormick, age 64, beloved husband of Rosalee; loving father of Anna (David) Green, Robert McCormick, James (Krystina) McCormick and Juliette McCormick; Cherished Grandfather of Amanda, Joshua, Kayleigh, Allison, Christian and Michael; dear great-grandfather of Jaxsen and Amelia. He will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial Mass, July 20, 11 am at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N....

Edward J. Dybos

Edward J. Dybos

Jul 15, 2016

Edward J. Dybos of Chicago, age 90, U.S. Navy, WW II Veteran, beloved husband of the late Sophie; loving father of Ronald Dybos and Bernadette (Arthur) Carlson; cherished grandfather of Christopher (Colleen) Carlson and Stephen (Amanda) Carlson; dear great-grandfather of Brendan, Ryan, Mary, Landon, Leighton and Lux. He will be missed by his family and friends. Inurnnment private.

Frances Jegen

Frances Jegen

Jul 14, 2016

Frances Jegen (nee Wahlquist) Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Edmund A.; loving mother of Ed (Mary); cherished grandma of Victoria and Ashley. Will be missed by neighbors and many furry friends. Visitation Monday from 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. at Lawrence Funeral home 4800 N. Austin Ave. Procession to St. Robert Bellarmine church for 11...

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