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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

Tomasz Rusinski

Tomasz Rusinski

Jun 10, 2015

Tomasz Rusinski, 43, of Park Ridge; beloved son of Halina and Wladyslaw; loving brother of Beata (Jacek) Gringras, Izabela (Waldemar) Chronowska, Krystyna Wozniak, Piotr (Magdalena) Rusinski and Pawel (Joanna) Rusinski; fond uncle of Katarzyna and Piotr Gringras, Kamila Chronowska, Gabriel Kucio, Jakub and Gabriel Rusinski and Wiktor and Oliwia Rusinski; best friend of Bronia. He will be missed by many...

Jack Richard Pociask

Jack Richard Pociask

Jun 10, 2015

Jack Richard Pociask, of Roswell, GA and formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of Donna (nee Mandl); dear son of Loretta and the late Richard; cherished brother of Timothy (Jeaneen), James (Patti), Lynn (Eric) Smith and Gary (Judy); fond uncle of many. Jack will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Thursday, June 18 from 4 – 9 p.m. at...

Irena Cholewa

Irena Cholewa

Jun 9, 2015

Irena Cholewa, 65, of Schiller Park; beloved wife of Jozef; loving mother of Piotr (Edyta) Cholewa and Anna Cholewa; cherished grandmother of Monika and Julia; dear sister of Andrzej Raczek and Jacek Raczek. Visitation Sunday, June 14 from 4 - 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave.(at Lawrence Ave.), Chicago. Funeral prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. at the...

Pay Meh

Pay Meh

Jun 1, 2015

Visitation Wednesday, from 9:00 am to the time of service 11:00 am. Interment Mt Olive Cemetery, Chicago.

Dariusz Rosol

Dariusz Rosol

Jun 1, 2015

Dariusz Rosol; dear husband of Agnieszka Dalewska-Rosol. Loving father of Alan and Michael Rosol. Devoted son of Stanislaw and Janina; beloved grandson of Anna Dabrowska. Cherished brother of Megan (Cezary Jakucewicz) Rosol and Miroslaw Rosol. Fond uncle of Alexandra, Dawid and Mateusz. Fond nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday 10:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral...

Joan L. Citko

Joan L. Citko

May 29, 2015

Joan L. Citko, age 82; beloved wife of the late Raymond P. Citko Sr.; loving mother of Mary Ann (Omadath) Madoo and Raymond P. Citko Jr.; dear sister of Barbara and Terry. Visitation Monday 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers 9:30 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment...

Susan J. Bradley

Susan J. Bradley

May 27, 2015

Susan Bradley, 61, went home to be with the Lord May 27 2015 as a result of a long battle with brain cancer. Her family was by her side as the angels came to take her. She is survived by her brother Wayne Bradley and sister Dawn Story. She is also survived by her children; daughters Symka Millner and Libra...

Donnamae R. Mathew

Donnamae R. Mathew

May 21, 2015

Mathew, Donnamae R., Loving husband of George A. Imlach. Devoted friend of Alexander Henriquez. Visitation Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday; 1:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Private interment to take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery. 773-736-2300.

Wladyslaw J. Wachala

Wladyslaw J. Wachala

May 13, 2015

Wladyslaw J. Wachala, 59, of Worth; loving father, grandfather and brother. He will be missed by friends and family in the United States and Poland. Visitation Friday, May 15 from 4 - 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers Saturday 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to St. Constance Church for...

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