Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Gus Kotsakos
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...
Kevin P. Fain
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...
Mildred 'Millie' Dattilo
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...
John "Jack" Sowchin
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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Diane J. Salomon
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...
Donna Lewandowski
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...
Shirley M. Bristow
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 ...
Edward Bastian
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...
Emmanuel "Nolit" And Alice Rabor
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;...
Irena Kierylak
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.
For information, 773-736-2300.
Pamela S. Felix
Mar 11, 2024
Pamela S. Felix, fond and loving cousin to many, preceded in death by her mother Norma L. Cosimano (nee Gliege), step father Frank B. Cosimano, and father Ralph S. Schamne.
A Memorial Service will take place 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17th, 2024, at City Line Bible Church, Niles, IL.
For information, 773-736-2300.
Rose Mary Bysiek
Mar 11, 2024
Rose Mary Bysiek, 64, of Chicago passed away unexpectedly March 11, 2024. Loving daughter to her late parents, Bruno and Irene, adored sister to Ziggy (Halina) Bysiek, the late Casey (Sophie) Bysiek, Christine (Randy) Dovichi, Janina (Wilburt) Nieves; proud aunt to Paul, Tanya, Michael, Jennifer, Jessica and Great Aunt to Enzo and Emma.
Rose loved her sweet...
Leo Robert Makowski
Mar 10, 2024
Leo Robert Makowski, born September 16, 1959, died March 10, 2024 at the age of 64.
Devoted son of Carol Makowski; loving brother to Peter (Lynda Zegar).
Preceded in death by father Leon Makowski and brother Roger Makowski.
Devoted to Sam and Ann Buonauro, Isabella, Gabriella and Anthony Buonauro.
He left...
Ricardo A. Quinonez
Mar 10, 2024
Ricardo A. Quinonez passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024.
Memorial Visitation, Saturday, March 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Memorial Service 6:00 p.m., interment held privately.
For information, 773-736-2300.
Lorraine A. Lundberg
Mar 5, 2024
Lorraine A. Lundberg, beloved wife of the late Charles Lundberg and the late Leonard Kolman; dearest sister of the late Thomas (Lydia) Kwit; cherished aunt of Joseph Kwit, Tracy Kwit (Kerry Skarbakka) and Matthew (Natalie) Kwit; great-aunt of Katelyn, Rainier and Alfrieda. Visitation, Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800...
John Warren Puttrich
Feb 7, 2024
John Warren Puttrich, beloved father of David (Kristin) Puttrich and Jasmine (Ricky) Vasquez; cherished grandfather of Grayson, Blake, Teagan and expecting grandfather to Baby Vasquez; dearest son of the late Thomas and Arona, step-son of Adelaide; dear brother of Arona Puttrich (Brian Piggott) and Douglas (Roxanne) Puttrich; fond uncle of Alysse (Osmund), Brad, Joseph and Thomas. John had a...
Ireneusz J. Lyko
Jan 27, 2024
Z głębokim żalem zawiadamiamy że 27 stycznia 2024 roku w wieku 74 pożegnał się z tym światem najukochańszy mąż, wujek, przyjaciel i brat Ireneusz Łyko.
Wizyta w środę w Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL od 9:00 do rozpoczęcia modlitw pogrzebowych o 11:00 w kościele św. Konstancji, Msza św. o 11:30 Złożenie do grobu...
Franciszek Lis
Jan 22, 2024
Franciszek Lis, known by many as Franek, passed away at the age of 91 on January 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Anna Lis (nee Plachno); loving father of Barbara (Peter) Biernat, Renata Lis (Krzysztof Szmurlo); endearing grandfather of Christopher (Jessica Gal) and Robert Szmurlo; Stephanie, John, and Paul Biernat. Loving uncle and friend of many in the United States...
Maria C. De Leon
Jan 17, 2024
Maria Celedonia "Celia" DeLeon, age 94, passed away suddenly in Rogers, AR on January 17th 2024. Born in Guatemala in 1929 Maria relocated to Chicago Illinois in 1968 with her husband Efrain DeLeon and three children, Luis, Byron and Juan DeLeon. As a longtime employee of the Chicago school district, Maria worked tirelessly to provide for her family. In...
Marcin Mazur
Jan 14, 2024
Visitation Friday from 4pm to 9pm.
Prayers Saturday at Lawrence Funeral Home 10am.
Mass at St. Rosalie Church 10:30 am.
Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
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