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John S. Kawecki

John S. Kawecki

Jun 14, 2011

JOHN S. KAWECKI, 93, beloved husband of the late Irene, nee Wantuch; loving father of Nancy Nega, Ginger (John) Osbolt and Judith (James) O'Sullivan; proud grandfather of Sandi, Todd (Britt), Jason (Sarah), James, Jr. and Jeremy; great-grandfather of Luke. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian...

Rose T. Cortese

Rose T. Cortese

Jun 13, 2011

Rose T. Cortese, age 103. Passed away on June 13, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Antonio; loving mother of Frank, Sam, Joe and the late Jack; cherished grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 17. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home to St....

Halina Makowski

Halina Makowski

Jun 9, 2011

Halina Makowski, age 65. Passed away on June 9, 2011. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin ave., Chicago. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m. Inerment Maryhill Cemetery. For info 773-736-2300.

Antoinette Wilk

Antoinette Wilk

Jun 5, 2011

Antoinette Wilk, (nee Fyda), age 90, beloved wife of the late John J., passed away Sunday, June 5, at Nazarethville Home in Des Plaines, where she resided for the past 6 years. She is survived by her two children Patricia(Robert) Frede of Chicago and Thomas J.(Julia) of Henderson, Nevada; Caring grandmother of Michael Frede, Debra (Ron) Zielke and Kevin (Julie)...

Waldemar S. Borowiec

Waldemar S. Borowiec

Jun 3, 2011

Waldemar S. Borowiec, age 33, passed June 3, 2011. Beloved son of Halina and Stanislaw; devoted brother, uncle and friend. Visitation Friday, June 10 5 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N Austin Ave.(at Lawrence Avenue), Chicago 60630. Memorial Mass Saturday June 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Polish Mission, 1118 N. Noble St, Chicago. Internment...

Tadeusz M. Fluda

Tadeusz M. Fluda

May 31, 2011

Tadeusz M. Fluda, age 58, beloved wife of Grazyna nee Ciebiero. Loving Father of Slawomir (Renata) Fluda and Karolina Fluda. Devoted Grandfather to Bartlomiej Fluda. Cherished brother of Teresa, Janina, Anna, Antoni and a friend to many. Funeral service will be held in Poland. For more information please call 773-736-2300 or visit www.lawrencefh.com

Francene M Covganka

Francene M Covganka

May 28, 2011

Francene M. Covganka, age 88. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Fred. Loving mother of Melanie (Craig) Sorgi and Paul. Cherished grandmother of Colin and Cameron Sorgi and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday June 2, 2011 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. (at...

Jocelyn Simmons

Jocelyn Simmons

May 26, 2011

Jocelyn "Joss" Simmons, age 76, beloved daughter of the late Elsie and Casimir; fond cousin of Pallasch, Kerr, Simmons, Wojcik and Sochacki families. Will be missed by her Schnauzer companion "Cash" and all her loving friends. Active member at St. Constance Young at Heart Club and Women of the Moose, River Park, Chapter 780. Devoted teacher of 41 years at...

Lorraine Rohr

Lorraine Rohr

May 23, 2011

Lorraine Rohr, Age 89. Passed away on May 23, 2011. Funeral is private.

Rhoda Kalina- Allanson

Rhoda Kalina- Allanson

May 22, 2011

Rhoda Kalina-Allanson "Rho", Age 60. Beloved wife of John Allanson. Loving daughter of Edna and the late Wally Schuette. Cherished Mother of Kristine, Kelly, Kimberly (Eddie),and Karla.Stepmom of Brenda (Ray). Proud Grandma of Kelsey, Frankie, and Abby. Dear sister of Rhonda (Ron) Klopp. Aunt of Lynne, Michael, Katie, and Jennifer. Sister-in-law- of Mary Lou and Celeste. Second Mom to many....

John W. Crawford Jr.

John W. Crawford Jr.

May 12, 2011

John W. Crawford Jr. age 71 passed away on May 12, 2011. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Rizzi); loving father of Thomascine and the late John III. Dear brother of Carol (Clarence) St. John, Jessie (Doris) Crawford and the late Robert Crawford and Bonnie Restivo. Brother-in-law to Paul (the late Barbara) Joan Rizzi. Cherished uncle and great-uncle to many. Visitation...

Mary I Arendt

Mary I Arendt

May 10, 2011

Mary I. Arendt, nee Dunn, age 96; beloved wife of the late John F. Arendt; loving mother of Mary (Pat) Syslo and the late John; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Cheryl) and John (Jennifer); proud great-grandmother of Madisyn, John Patrick, Jr., Abigail and Eleanor; sister of the late Edward, George, Jane Arsier and Nellie Kowalski; dear aunt of many nieces and...

Frank Roman Wojciechowski

Frank Roman Wojciechowski

May 1, 2011

Frank R. Wojciechowski, age 97; beloved husband of the late Wanda, nee Milewski; cherished uncle of Ted (Laurie) Milewski, Sr. and Becky (Bill) Cippola; dear uncle and great-uncle to many. Proud WWII Army Veteran. Visitation Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave. (at Lawrence), Chicago. Procession to St....

Venus J. Parker

Venus J. Parker

Apr 29, 2011

Venus J. Parker, preceded in death by her parents Alois and Viola Sabanek. Beloved wife of Raymond; loving Mother of Steve (Eva) and Gregg (Cindy) Parker. Devoted Grandmother of Sean, Eric, Jennifer, and Kyle. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 4-9p.m. Funeral Thursday, Prayers 9:15a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St....

Richard Egner, Sr.

Richard Egner, Sr.

Apr 22, 2011

Richard Egner Sr., age 80. Passed away on April 22. Loving husband of 53 years to Carole (nee Miller); Beloved father of Richard Jr., Lesa Goc and the late David; dear Pa Pa of Rebecca, Adam, and Hanna Goc; Member of Iron Workers Local 1 for over 50 years. Funeral services Private. For info 773-736-2300.

Vito Michael Battista

Vito Michael Battista

Apr 22, 2011

Vito Michael Battista, age 49. Beloved husband of 14 years to Sandy. Loving father of Danielle Battista and David Russell. Cherished Pa Pa of Mason. Son of Vincent (Shelly) and Glenda. Dear brother of Vincent, Kristy, Niki, Joey and the late Ronnie, and a host of aunts and uncles. Proud active carpenter of Local 13. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to...

Rita Rose Monteverde

Rita Rose Monteverde

Apr 18, 2011

Rita Rose Monteverde, age 88. Passed away on April 18, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Riccardo. Loving mother of Cathy (Jim) Spizzirri, Ricky and Anita (Mike) Kortas. Dear grandmother of Tyler, Alyssa and Mikey. Fond sister of the late John, Louise and Arthur Calamari. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago (at...

Marianna W Moskal

Marianna W Moskal

Apr 12, 2011

Marianna W. Moskal Age 83. Beloved Wife of the late Henry. Loving Mother of Mark (Theresa), and the late Paul (Sara). Cherished Babcia of Andrew, Matthew, Paul, amd Valentina. Will be missed by many neighbors and friends. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Monday 9:15 A.M. at Lawrence Funeral Home. Procession to St. Rober Bellarmine Church for...

Ronald M. Harkala

Ronald M. Harkala

Apr 11, 2011

Ronald M. Harkala age 63. Beloved husband of 42 years to Sharon. Loving father of Bryan (Maureen) and Kurt (Cindy). Cherished papa of Becca, John, Dylan, Conor, Jason, Danielle, Kayla and Reiley. Retired General Forman of 32 years in charge of streets & sanitation Bureau of Electricians & E. W. & C. Past member of local #134 and musicians local...

Thomas "Tommy" R. Rajchel

Thomas "Tommy" R. Rajchel

Apr 6, 2011

Thomas "Tommy" R. Rajchel, age 26. Passed away on April 6, 2011. Beloved son of Richard and Grace; loving grandson of Helena Czyzewski; dear nephew of Marian and Teresa Oliwa; fond cousin of Jolanta Oliwa; will be missed by many family members and friends of the United States and Poland. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home,...

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