Obituaries

Sep 3, 2024

Geraldine Papish, 78, loving wife of the late Bruce; beloved mother of Mary (Michael) Randazzo, David (Tracie) Papish, Bruce Papish, and Dorie (Juan) Rivera: Nana of Catherine (Chris), Michael (Ula), Thomas (Andrea), John (Evette), David "D.J." (Sabrina), Michelle (Charlie), Steven, Michael (Jazmin), Crystal (Justin), Jennifer (Alfredo), Fredy "Jr.", Mary (Edwin), sister of the late Rosalie, the late Edith, the...

Sep 3, 2024

Patsy J. Kopsian, nee Kearney, age 88, beloved wife of the late Arthur James Kopsian; loving mother of Pamela (Harold) Gottman, James Kopsian, Joseph Kopsian, Michael Kopsian, Charles Kopsian, Jason (Lynn) Kopsian, Nicholas (Jen) Kopsian, Sharon "Stacy" Castillo and Anthony Kopsian; cherished grandmother of Zachary Kopsian, Jasolyn Kopsian, William Kopsian, Hailey Castillo, Alyssa Kopsian, Becca Petros, Jacob Alcazar, Scott...

Sep 3, 2024

Johann M. Pape, age 90, beloved son of the late Johann and Elisabeth Pape; cherished brother of Elisabeth (the late Frank) Polheber; dearest uncle of Heidi (Robert) Presslak and Diane (Gary) Dettloff; great-uncle of Michael (Amanda) Dettloff, Kevin Dettloff, Amanda (Theodore) Leonas and Michelle Presslak; great-great uncle of Meredith and Addison Dettloff.  Family and friends to gather, Saturday, September...

Aug 18, 2024

Buket Ozer, 57, loving wfie and devoted mother; passed away August 18, 2024.

Visitation at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL, with prayer service to begin at 12:30 p.m.

Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Aug 16, 2024

Mercedes Fernandez, nee Berrios; beloved wife of the late Gregorio; loving mother of Alejandro (Elsa) Vasquez, Nora (Hector) Loiz, Carlos Fernandez, Michael (Cindy) Fernandez and the late Rosalie Fernandez; dearest grandmother of Sandra (Ivan), Hector Jr.  (Ambar), Alex, Giselle (Jim) and Carlos Jr.; great-grandmother of Jonathan, Jaylon, Aubrey and Jacob; cherished daughter of the late Nicholasa. Visitation, Tuesday, August...

Aug 13, 2024

Kathleen M. Minneci, 89, of Kenosha, long time resident of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She now joins her beloved Albert in eternal rest; loving mother of Gerry (Richard), and Renee; caring grandmother to two furry companions Lola and Socks; adored friend to many. Kathleen loved to sing, volunteering her time and voice at...

Aug 4, 2024

Efrain Martinez DeLeon, age 95, passed away in Rogers, AR on August, 4th 2024. Born in Huehuetenango, Guatemala in 1929, Efrain and his beloved wife Maria and three children Luis, Byron and Juan relocated to Chicago Illinois in 1968. As a longtime employee of Klein Tools in Chicago, Efrain worked tirelessly to provide for his family. In 2019, Efrain...

Jul 20, 2024

Henry Bira left this Earth to join our Heavenly Father and Mother on July 20, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1939, to Ludwig Bira and Bronislawa Daniel in rural Poland. He lived on a farm with his older brother and sister, where they survived WWII, & communism, and went on to live a life characterized by his devotion...

Jul 15, 2024

Shirley B. Polinski, 80, loving wife for 61 years to Robert; beloved mother of the late David and Susan (Wes) Bierut: grandma of Jennifer Boers and Michelle Kunath; great-grandma of Jack, Lucas and Logan; and niece of Irene Gale.

Visitation at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 4 p.m. -...

Jul 14, 2024

In loving memory of our mother, Janet Nowak, who peacefully passed away on July 14th. She was the devoted wife of Eric Nowak and leaves behind her children, Erica and Natalie Nowak. Janet was also the loving sister of Stanley Mika.

Our mother was a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of her...

Jun 30, 2024

Gus "Kostas" Kotsakos.

Gus grew up in Argos, Greece, where he and his brother, Taso, frequently made the round trip to Athens to load up their truck with fruits and vegetables to sell in town. On one of these trips, they spotted a truck that had gone off the mountain road and was on its side. They...

Jun 27, 2024

Kevin P. Fain, 70, beloved son of the late Thomas and the late Betty Fain; cherished brother of the late Brian and the late Noreen Fain; brother-in-law of Mary Fain; loving uncle of Laura and Tracy Fain; dearest nephew of Terri (the late Roy) Leverett and the late John (Anne) Fain.  Kevin was a beloved friend to many and...

Jun 11, 2024

Mildred 'Millie' Dattilo, nee Immordino; beloved wife of the late Richard J. Dattilo, Sr.; loving mother of Richie and Michele (Mike) Carlson; cherished grandmother of Karly Dattilo and Jenna Carlson; dearest sister of Vince (the late Barb) Immordino, the late John (the late Gerry) Immordino, the late Tony (the late Rose) Immordino, the late Lillian (the late Joe) Rosenau...

Jun 3, 2024

John "Jack" Sowchin Jr., Beloved husband of Adelaide Sowchin nee: Kaner. Loving son of the late Olga & John J. Sr. Sowchin. Devoted brother in law of Richard (Judy) Kaner. Cherished uncle of Julianne (Jessica) Kaner. Dear great uncle of Carter and Levi Kaner. Loving Cousin of Peter (Diana) Blidy and Loving Godfather to Ken (Gaby) Blidy.

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Jun 1, 2024

Diane J. Salomon, 51, devoted daughter of Elizabeth and Andy Plata; cherished mother of Francesca, Dillon, and Gianna; treasured partner of Anthony Jones; and prized friend of many.

As a foodie, she received her culinary degree and loved making French cuisine for her family. Every dish she made was perfect, but a favorite among many was her...

May 23, 2024

Donna Lewandowski, 71, passed peacefully, Thursday, May 23, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late John and Eleanor Lewandowski. Loving sister of the late Sharon R. Lewandowski. Dear niece of the late Martha and Joseph Clark.

Visitation, Friday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. to time of Funeral Prayers, 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, Mass...

Apr 27, 2024

Shirley Martha Bristow, 90, passed away early morning Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home with her children by her side, in Chicago, IL, where she was born and raised. Shirley struggled a long time and ultimately died from Dementia.

Born on June 1, 1933, she was the daughter of Robert and Erna Reinke and the sister ...

Apr 26, 2024

Bastian, Edward, Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father of Kathleen (Manuel) Gutierrez, Joseph (Jennifer) Bastian, Margaret (Jason) Maurer and the late Michael. Dear father- in- law of Erin Bastian. Cherished grandfather of Nora, Andrew, Nathan, Shea, Sean, Grace, Clare, Isabelle and Nicholas. Great- grandfather of Michael. Dear brother of James (JoAnn) Bastian, Carole (Randy) Johnson and the...

Apr 14, 2024

Emmanuel A. Rabor Sr. "Nolit", 83, loving husband for 52 years of the late Alice Rabor; beloved father of Barber (Ella) Rabor, the late Aloy Rabor, Melody (Dino) Dizon, and Angie (Jason) Maranan; cherished lolo of Jakobe, Joey, Jeremy, Jonny, Joshua, Jericho, Jassie, Jiana, and Jared; devoted brother to brothers and sisters; treasured uncle of many nieces and nephews;...

Mar 27, 2024

Irena Kierylak, 90, of Chicago, passed away peacefully March 27, 2024.

Memorial Visitation, Friday, April 12, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service during the visitation, at a time to be announced, Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago. Interment held privately.

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