Obituaries

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.

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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...

Sep 9, 2024

Josef  W. Pustelnik, Beloved son of Rozalia (the late Stanislaw) Pustelnik. Devoted brother of Bogdan Pustelnik, Maria Milkowski, John Pustelnik, Cynthia (Richard) Wenzel and Edward Pustlenik. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:30 prayers at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago, to Saint Constance Catholic Church 10:00 a.m....

Sep 7, 2024

Maria Elena Santisteven, nee Zavala Campos; beloved wife of the late Anthony; devoted mother of Daniel (Alma), Anthony (Carmen) and the late Maria Susan; dearest grandmother of Laquitha Shonette (Timothy Dewitt) Raines, Jasmine Lissette (David) Rivera, Tiana Santisteven, Alyssa Santisteven, Daniel Antonio Santisteven, Angelina Mia Santisteven and Amanda Rosa Santisteven; great-grandmother of Carlos Raul, Abiana Carle, Julissa Anahi and...

Sep 5, 2024

George T. Baranowski, age 100; beloved husband of the late Irene; loving father of Thomas (Marsha), Bonnie Schmied (Carl Moellenberndt), Janet (Patrick) Short, June (Vincent) Fergus, the late Ellen and the late John (Nahrain); cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Sara, Emily (Andrew), Steven (Jennifer), Leland (Marie), Katy (Earnest), Gregory (Danielle), Casey (Meg) and Timothy (Emilie); great-grandfather of Maya, Jonah, John...

Sep 4, 2024

Janusz Kruk, age 70, loving husband of Grazyna; beloved father of Olivier (Joanna); cherished grandfather of Pola and Nela; devoted son of Helena and the late Piotr; and dear brother of Mirosław.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at St. Francis Borgia Chapel at 8025 W. Addison St. Chicago, Illinois. Visitation will be from 11:00...

Sep 4, 2024

Carrie S. Willems, 94, passed away September 4, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Robert for 70 wonderful years. Loving mother of Karen (Steave) Hall, Nancy (John) Wilson, Sharon (Michael) Saavedra, Bob (Kristin) Willems, and Roseann Nelson.  Cherished grandmother of Jason (Katie) Hall, Jeff Hall, Elizabeth (Tony) Tabb, Michael 'Buddy' Saavedra, Kristen Marbach, James Marbach, Amanda Nelson, Peter Willems,...