Obituaries

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,...

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...