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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Peter W. Mateja
Aug 30, 2015
Peter W. Mateja, 73, of Chicago; beloved husband of Lorraine; loving father of Sherry (Jerry) Koogler and Steven (Cheli); cherished grandfather of five. Visitation Wednesday, September 2 from 4 – 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, with a funeral service beginning at 7 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to American...
Francis Joseph Pearson
Aug 25, 2015
Francis Joseph Pearson, age 88, beloved son of the late Frank and Maud nee O'Grady; loving brother of Maudie (the late Charles) Gilbert, Eileen, Kathleen (the late James) Farmer, John, William, and the late Mary (George) Tully and the late Daniel; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 9 A.M until time of prayers 9:45 A.M. at Lawrence...
Krzysztof Jan Malaczek
Aug 24, 2015
Krzysztof Jan Malaczek, 60, of Mount Prospect; beloved husband of Mieczyslawa (nee Krengiel); loving father of Damian (Gosia) Malaczek, Marcin (Kasia) Malaczek, and Kasia (Wiktor) Mertyn; cherished grandfather of Natalia, Maja, Patrycja, and Jake; loving son of Leokadia and Henryk; dear brother of Zbigniew (Teresa) Malaczek, Jolanta (Antoni) Kazmierczak. He will be missed by many friends and family in Chicago...
Anthony Ronald Cannon
Aug 19, 2015
Anthony Ronald Cannon, age 66, Army, Veteran Vietnam. Beloved husband of Charlene; loving father of Dawn Marie, and Anthony (Sufia); cherished papa of Samantha Sullivan; dear son of the late James and Lucille; devoted brother of Robert (Ann), James and the late Ruby; brother-in-law to Patricia Craven; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Tuesday, from 4 to...
Janusz Kusina
Aug 15, 2015
Janusz Kusina, age 69; beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Joanna and step father of Joanna and Izabela . He will be missed by many friends and family in Poland and America. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 4-8 P.M. Prayer Service at 6:30 P.M. On Monday August 24,2015 at 7:00 P.M.there will be a...
Marian S. Kusak
Aug 13, 2015
Kusak, Marian S. Beloved husband of Zofia Purchla. Cherished father of Andrzej, Marek and Marcin Kusak. Devoted step-father of Tomasz (Bozena) and Krzysztof Purchla. Dear grandfather of many wonderful grandchildren. Dearest brother of Jan (Ewa) Kusak , the late Anna Augustyniak and Stanislaw Kusak. Visitation Saturday 10:00 a.m.; at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. until time of service...
Jeremy P. Crowley
Aug 13, 2015
Beloved son of Mary Kilbane. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Lawrence Funeral Home. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:15 am at the funeral home with a procession for 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial to St.Pascal Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. For info please call the funeral home.
Mary A. Piechowski
Aug 10, 2015
Mary A. Piechowski, 96, passed away on August 10, 2015. Mary is survived by her children Christina (Walter) Zelasko, William Paul (Terry) Piechowski; grandchildren Sharon Zelasko, Jeffrey Zelasko, Jennifer (Eric) McCarthy, Patience (Mike) Mucci, Tricia Robertson, William Richard (Amber) Piechowski, Elizabeth (John) Heda, and lance corporal Zachary Piechowski; great-grandchildren Tabitha Mucci, Liam Piechowski, and Jordan Heda. Mary is preceded in...
Diane Marie Rocco
Aug 6, 2015
Beloved mother of Nicholas, Adrianna Gillespie, Jenna and Makayla; Loving Daughter of Robert and Elizabeth; Dear sister of Robert, Michael, Maryann, Tony, Vincent, Jennifer and the late Dominic. Visitation Tuesday from 10:00 am to the time of service 1:00 pm. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery.
Edward S. Manning
Jul 22, 2015
Manning, Edward S., cherished son of the late Irene and Edward Manning, formerly known as Elzior Rosenstein. Loving father of Edward(Kathryn) Manning, Nancy(Richard Foertsch) Manning-Foertsch, Elizabeth Manning, Christina (Bruce) Buschner, Patricia Manning and Gerald (Valerie)Manning.Devoted grandfather of Aidan, Avery, Mandalee, Athena, Laura Jeane, Eleni, Christopher, Jonathon, Jennifer, Stephanie, Lissa and Emmie. Great grandfather of Taylor, Emma, Aaron and Benjamin. Beloved...
Dariusz Krol
Jul 14, 2015
Dariusz Krol, age 48; beloved husband of Wioletta; loving father of Monica and Jakub. Will be missed by many friends and family in Poland and America. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 18 at St. Constance Church, 5843 W. Strong St, Chicago beginning at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773-736-2300.
John Sielski
Jul 10, 2015
Sielski, John; WWII 1st Class Sergeant for the Polish Army. Loving husband of the late Jadwiga. Devoted father of Jeanette (Mike) Rosseland. Loving poppa of Alissa. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Selfless father figure and giving friend to many. Visitation; Thursday 4-9 pm. Funeral Friday 9:15 am prayers at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave procession to...
Elizabeth "Ela" Nastarzewski
Jul 10, 2015
Elizabeth "Ela" Nastarzewski (nee Mingelgrin), 67, of Glenview; beloved wife of Andrew; loving mother of Yovita (David) Kraeger and Tom Nastarzewski; cherished grandmother of Avery Colin and Aubree Grace Kraeger; dear sister of Henry (Renata) Mingelgrin; fond aunt of Margo and Darcy and dear friend to many. Visitation Monday, July 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer...
Alfredo Valentin
Jul 8, 2015
Alfredo Valentin Cardona, age 70, beloved husband of JoAnna ; loving father of Sophia; cherished companion of his dog Sam. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Tuesday, July 12, from 4 to 9 pm; funeral service Wednesday, July 13, 10 am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers memorials can...
Henryk Ryczek
Jul 6, 2015
Henryk Ryczek, 67, of Niles; beloved father of Mariusz (Monika) and Beata (Zbigniew) Pudelko; cherished grandfather of Patryk, Karolina, Klaudia, Benjamin and Gabriella; dear brother of S. Krystyna Ryczek of Poland. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, July 9 at St. Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham, Chicago beginning at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773.736.2300.
Marek Szomko
Jun 23, 2015
Marek Szomko, 58, of Chicago; cherished son of the late Wladyslaw and Maria ; loving father of Anastazja; proud grandfather of Lily; dear brother of Elzbieta; fond uncle of Aleksandra; beloved of Margie. Visitation Sunday, June 28 from 4 – 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home...
William James O'Rourke
Jun 22, 2015
William J. O'Rourke, 54, of Chicago; beloved son of Donna (the late James); loving husband of Sheila (nee Hall); dear father of Brian, Daniel, Patrick, Andrea and Mellissaa; cherished grandfather of Samuel, Karizma and Kaylee; special brother to Timothy and Mary; fond uncle to many. Visitation Monday, June 29 from 9 a.m. until time of prayers at 10:30 a.m. at...
John Berzinis
Jun 20, 2015
John Berzinis, Veteran US Marine Corp, Korean Conflict. Beloved Husband of Mary nee Charnota Loving Father of Donna Berzinis, DVM Dear son of the late William and Pauline Brother of Anne Slack Brother-in-law of Anthony Charnota and the late William Charnota, the late Dorothy Xamplas, The Late Peter Charnota, the late Elaine Renguso the late Daniel and the late Nicholas...
Gunda Wichert
Jun 19, 2015
Gunda Wichert, 54, of Chicago. Passed away June 19, 2015; beloved wife of the late Peter L.; loving mother of Peter E. Visitation Friday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. For information 773-736-2300
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