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Theodore " Ted" J. Holda

Theodore " Ted" J. Holda

Jan 28, 2013

Theodore "Ted" J. Holda, age 90, passed away at home on January 28, 2013. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, WWII in Europe. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy, nee Bisognani,; devoted father of Marilyn (Joel Fleck) Holda-Fleck, Barbara and Thomas; devoted grandfather of Jennifer, Kaitlin and Meaghan; dear brother of Josephine (Walter), the late Matthew (Irene),...

Stanley R. Szafranski

Stanley R. Szafranski

Jan 27, 2013

Stanley R. Szafranski, age 88, of Chicago, husband of the late Ann, nee Szolo; father of Phillip (Jeanne); brother of Charlotte (Al) Szik and the late Eddie (the late Lois); grandfather of Dana; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished friend of Rita and many others. He passed away on January 27, 2013 in Rita's arms at Edward Hines V.A....

Hannelore Buchenau

Hannelore Buchenau

Jan 25, 2013

Hannelore Buchenau, nee Kuester, age 89. Visitation Sunday, January 27th from 3 until 9pm. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30am. Procession to St. Monica Church for 10am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery.

Patrick J. Kane

Patrick J. Kane

Jan 22, 2013

Patrick J. Kane, age 85; beloved son of the late Mary and Patrick; loving brother of Mary (the late John) Korman and the late Ann (John) Paschen; cherished uncle of Judy, Mary, Ann, Patsy, Nancy, Janice, Pamela, Michelle, John and Christopher. He will be missed by many friends and family. Family and friends, Friday, January 25, 2013 to meet at...

Sun Ok Hyun

Sun Ok Hyun

Jan 20, 2013

Sun Ok Hyun, age 98, beloved wife and mother. She will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Monday from 7 pm until the time of service 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am Prayers at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. For more info 773-736-2300.

Abelardo C. Caburnay

Abelardo C. Caburnay

Jan 19, 2013

Abelardo C. Caburnay, age 66, beloved husband of 33 years to Estrella nee Escobar; loving father of Bernadette, Christina (Phu Lu) and David; cherished grandfather of Noel Serrano; dear brother of Alberto, Alfredo, Angelito, Purita, Anthony, Perlita, Arsenio, Arnold, Jaime, the late Priscilla, Arturo and Arnel. Abelardo loved to laugh and enjoyed fishing, playing billiard and making others laugh. He...

Virginia F. Lisowski

Virginia F. Lisowski

Jan 16, 2013

Virginia F. Lisowski, nee Slomczewski , age 94, beloved wife of the late Walter A. ; loving mother of Walter E. "Sonny", Kathleen Daudelin , Deborah Haws, Kenneth (Lynn) ; cherished grandmother of Jean (David), Linda (Rob), Diane, Rachel, Megan; proud great-grandmother of six. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 9 pm., Friday Funeral Prayers 10:30 am at Lawrence Funeral Home,...

Jack H. Gosstrom

Jack H. Gosstrom

Jan 11, 2013

Jack H. Gosstrom, Age 81, beloved husband of Lois, nee Cygan; loving father of Susan (Craig) Connally, Jim (Diane) Gosstrom and the late Linda (John) Bellon; dear grandfather of Chris Bellon, JohannaKate Connally and Pierce Gosstrom; fond uncle of Charles Gosstrom and Kathy (Casey) Richardson; great-uncle of Adrianne, Monica and Lily Richardson. Services and Interment where held private. Arrangements by...

Tadeusz S. Forys

Tadeusz S. Forys

Jan 5, 2013

Forys, Tadeusz "Ted" S., Loving husband of Bronislawa nee: Dudek. Devoted father of Stanley, Victor (Anna) Forys M.D. and the late Sophie. Dear grandfather of Tamara, Olivia, Sylvia and Philip. Great grandfather of Evangelo and Emilia. Cherished brother of the late Carl Forys, Sofia Grzybala and Kazimiera Danek. Visitation Monday 3-9pm. Funeral Tuesday prayers 9:15am at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800...

Tadeusz S. Forys

Tadeusz S. Forys

Jan 5, 2013

Forys, Tadeusz "Ted" S., Loving husband of Bronislawa nee: Dudek. Devoted father of Stanley, Victor (Anna) Forys M.D. and the late Sophie. Dear grandfather of Tamara, Olivia, Sylvia and Philip. Great grandfather of Evangelo and Emilia. Cherished brother of the late Carl Forys, Sofia Grzybala and Kazimiera Danek. Visitation Monday 3-9pm. Funeral Tuesday prayers 9:15am at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800...

Stanley Gorski

Stanley Gorski

Jan 3, 2013

Stanley Gorski, age 73, beloved husband of Helena; loving father of Anthony, Elizabeth (Russell) Florine, Jolanta ( Michael) Gargano and Joanna ( Brian) Kenniburg; cherished brother of Jan and Michal (Helena). He will be missed by many family and friends both in America and Poland. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 pm, Funeral Prayers Saturday 9:30 am at Lawrence Funeral...

Irena Oledzka

Irena Oledzka

Jan 1, 2013

Irena Oledzka, age 84, beloved wife and mother. She will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Friday from 9 am until Time of Prayers 10:45 am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Procession to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 am. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773-736-2300.

Eileen Robinson

Eileen Robinson

Dec 30, 2012

Eileen Robinson, nee Loftus, 87 of Hinsdale passed away December 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Walter "Tommy"; loving mother of Elaine Warner and David (Paula); cherished grandmother of Grant, Tommy and David and great-grandmother of Thomas; dear sister of Peter (the late Margaret) Loftus and sister-in-law of Peggy Palmer; fond aunt of many nieces and nephew. Memorial Visitation...

Irene Kniaz

Irene Kniaz

Dec 23, 2012

Irene Kniaz nee Seplak, age 92, beloved wife of the late Edwin, loving mother of Ronald (Donna) and Richard; cherished grandmother of Darryl, Scott, Andrea (Brock) Kenski, Richard Jr. and Christopher; dear great-grandmother of Conner, Logan, Ashley and Mikayla. She will be missed by friends and family. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 pm, Funeral Service Thursday, 10 am at...

Adam S. Stopka

Adam S. Stopka

Dec 13, 2012

Adam S. Stopka, Age 45, Visitation Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, 4 to 9 p.m.; Funeral, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, 9:15 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234

June M. Curry

June M. Curry

Dec 9, 2012

Shamrock or Celtic Cross June M. Curry, nee Sullivan; Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Martin; loving mother of Kevin, Marty (Kathy), Bryan (Linda), Ellen (John) Bertholomey, Bill (Shari) and the late Steve (Annette); dear grandmother of Nicole (Eric) Ramos, Kristen (Jon) Kessinger, Lauren, Shawn (Amy), Tim, Jenny, Julie, Steve, Alyssa, Johnny, Erin and Adam; loving sister of...

Andrew G. Xenakis

Andrew G. Xenakis

Nov 22, 2012

Andrew G. Xenakis Sr. age 82,passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Joan nee Buckley, Loving father of Jeffrey and the late Drew (Kathleen). Beloved grandfather of Michael, Margaret, and Mary Beth. Brother of the late Michael (the late Anna) and the late John (Mary Lou). Cherished brother-in-law and uncle of...

Robert M. Kwiatkowski

Robert M. Kwiatkowski

Nov 19, 2012

Robert M. Kwiatkowski, age 66, beloved husband of Dianne nee King; loving son of the late Frank and Stella Kaszycki; cherished brother of Edward (Ellen) and Frank (Rose); dear brother-in-law of Sharyn (John) Bowling; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial Mass pending. Interment private. For more info 773-736-2300.

Katarzyna Dziura

Katarzyna Dziura

Nov 13, 2012

Katarzyna Dziura, age 38, beloved mother of Olivia, loving daughter of Czeslaw Cybulski. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday from 4-9 pm. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:30 am at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin (at Lawrence Ave), Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Priscillia Church 10:30 am. Internment All Saints Cemetery. For more information,...

Raymond E. Parker

Raymond E. Parker

Nov 11, 2012

Raymond E. Parker age. 81. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Viola Prokuski. Beloved husband of the late Venus. Loving father of Steve (Eva) and Gregg (Cindy) Parker. Devoted grandfather of Sean, Eric, Jennifer and Kyle. Cherished brother of Bernice Tuszynski and the late Joseph and Ralph. Fond uncle of nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9pm. Funeral Friday,...

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