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Peter W. Mateja

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...

Owen Gibson

Owen Gibson

Aug 28, 2015

No formal services at this time.

Francis Joseph Pearson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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