Amelia Kieparda-Kolak
Dec 5, 2023
Amelia Kieparda-Kolak, age 99. Beloved wife to the late Mike Kolak and Mieczyslaw Kieparda; cherished step-mother of Diane and Michael (Debra) Kolak; fond grandma to Lauren, Andrew (Alice), and Sarah. Lie In-State, Tuesday, December 12, 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m., at St. Bruno Church, 4751 S. Harding Ave. Chicago, IL 60632. Interment...
Jennifer L. Hutton
Dec 3, 2023
Jennifer L. Hutton, 61, lifetime resident of Chicago, passed away at home on December 3, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Hutton, brother Frank (Heidi) Hutton, cherished friend Greg Cihak, her aunt Mary Lou (William) George, and many other extended family members and friends. Services held privately. For information, 773-736-2300.
Annie Vicens
Dec 3, 2023
Annie Vicens, 75, loving mother of Jose, Annette (Matt), Eric (Laura), and the late Lisette; cherished grandma of Amanda, Amber, Abby, Oliver, Vanessa, Chloe, Jayden, Eliana, and upcoming triplet boys; great-grandma of Camila; devoted sister of Gladys, Johnnie, and the late Carmen.
Annie was a beacon of selflessness and love, with an unwavering commitment to putting family...
Roberto Almaraz
Dec 2, 2023
Roberto Almaraz, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and friend to many.
Visitation, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.
Interment will be held in Tayahua, Zacatecas Mexico in the future.
Joan Margaret Roth
Nov 23, 2023
Joan Margaret Wallace Roth, 100, of Chicago, was taken up to heaven on November 23, 2023.
Mrs. Roth was born in Cottage Grove, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in nursing before joining the Army Nursing Corps and attaining the rank of 2nd Lieutenant during World War II. While serving in...
Nicholas Henry Nardella
Nov 19, 2023
Nicholas "Nick" H. Nardella, 80, of Chicago passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Laverne M. Nardella nee Peterson; caring brother of John Nardella and Geraldine Kruger; cherished brother-in-law to the late Jim (Kathy) Peterson, Marilyn (James Sr.) Nemecek, the late Eileen Tomazin; fond uncle to Michael and Richard...
Stephanie V. Banas
Nov 14, 2023
Stephanie V. Banas (nee Gatz), age 99, died peacefully in Chicago, IL, on November 14, 2023. She had attended Mundelein College in Chicago and taught second grade at St. Robert Bellarmine School for 25 years. In her retirement, Stephanie travelled and participated in several social clubs, and enjoyed the company of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. As a...
Mary Beth Mulkern
Nov 9, 2023
Mary Beth Mulkern, 68, loving wife of the late Mike for 18 wonderful years; devoted mother of Elizabeth and Margaret; cherished sister of Kathy Krieman, Sharon Spena, Virginia Catanese (the late Lonnie), the late Dave Krieman (Marge), the late Bill Krieman, Sue Donat (Steve), and Tom Krieman (Karen); sister-in-law of John Mulkern, Roxanne Hillas (Pete), and Patricia Smigielski (Larry);...
Thomas "Tommy" Purnell
Nov 4, 2023
Thomas "Tommy" Purnell, 40, loving son of Dori (Frank) and Bill; devoted brother of Candice (Chad) Beckman, Monica (Dan) Skiston, Tiffany Okoniewski, and Megan Okoniewski; cherished uncle of Joshua and Taylor; beloved by Mya; dear nephew of Sandy, Jeanette, Echo, Jimbo, and Mike (Tina); and treasured cousin of Lucas, Gregory, Frankie, Samantha, Justin and Katie.
Born and...
Del M. Norwood
Oct 29, 2023
Del Romb Norwood
December 11, 1939 – October 29, 2023
Del Norwood was born in Chicago to Joseph and Aurelia Romb and raised there along with her elder brothers Eugene and Anselm. She attended several elementary schools and graduated from St. Ferdinand School before attending Good Counsel High School, and later studying chemistry at Wilbur...
David R. Polinski
Oct 28, 2023
David R. Polinski, 56, loving son of Robert and Shirley Polinski.
Visitation, Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.
Interment - private.
Norbert E. Sypien
Oct 26, 2023
Norbert Sypien, age 93, passed away at his home in Arizona with family members by his side on October 26, 2023. He was born in Chicago on July 20, 1930, to the late Adam and Rose Sypien. He married Joan Sypien on May 18, 1957, and celebrated sixty- five years of marriage. Norbert was a devoted father raising six...
Halina Koziarska
Oct 20, 2023
Halina Zofia Koziarska, ukochana żona śp. Zygmunta Władysława Koziarskiego; kochająca mama Roberta (Beata), Andrzeja (Dominika), Marcina i Wojciecha (Agata); kochana babcia Karoliny, Natalii, Maxymiliana, Alexandra, Tosi, Ani, Amelii i Elżbiety; oddana siostra śp. Ignacego Łaczyńskiego, Teresy Barwińskiej, Anny Oles i Marty Kadzielawskiej. Czuwanie przy zmarłej w niedziele 22 października 2023 od 16:00 do 21:00. Modlitwy pogrzebowe w...
Nancy R. Syslo
Oct 16, 2023
Nancy R. Syslo, 88, daughter of the late Michael and the late Helen Syslo; sister of Michael (Peggy) Syslo, Pat (Mary) Syslo, and Alice Marie (Dave) Crawford; aunt of Christopher (Cheryl), John (Jennifer), Michael (Leeann), Kimberly (Shawn) Regalado, and Ashley (Tom) Negele; and friend and neighbor of many in the Humbodlt Park neighborhood.
Memorial Visitation, Saturday, November...
Krystian Benjamin Matura
Oct 14, 2023
Krystian Benjamin Matura, 79, of Chicago passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Krystian was the loving husband of Krystyna for 49 years; cherished father of Agnes (Tony) Jackson, Kati (Darius) Cincan, Sylvia (Jim) Ruzicka; proud Dziadzio to Kylie, Alyssa, Benjamin, Juliana, Milo, Alex; fond brother-in-law to Gabrysia; warm uncle to Blanka; tender...
Richard ‘Dick’ G. Zyrkowski
Oct 7, 2023
Richard "Dick" G. Zyrkowski, 95, of Chicago, passed away October 7, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving dad to Larry, Mary (Jon) Merritt, and Carlo (Michele); proud grandpa to Ross, Alec, Cheryle, Jessica, Angelique, Bruno, Faithmarie, and Anthony; fond uncle to countless nieces and nephews. Dick is preceded in death by his dearly missed wife of 35 years,...
Isabelle Amara Castro
Sep 28, 2023
Isabelle A. Castro, beloved daughter of Amanda and Morris.
Visitation Friday, October 6, 2023 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.
Interment is private.
For info, 773-736-2300
Sandra Louise Prince
Sep 24, 2023
Sandra L. Prince, née Ursini, of Wilmette, IL., was a caring mother, wife, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on September 24, 2023 at age 81. She was the beloved wife of Paul Prince, who preceded her in death on December 14, 2021; loving mother of Lawrence Bennington (Manya) Jackson and of Kelly Evers Jackson. Sandra was...
Lottie Szymanski
Sep 19, 2023
Wladyslawa (Lottie) Szymański passed into Eternal Life on September 19, 2023 at the age of 80. She was a beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jozef Szymanski, her parents, Eleonora and Francziszek Walas, her brother and sister-in-law, Stefan and Stefania Walas and her brother and sister-in-law...
Filomena Topolska
Sep 5, 2023
Filomena Topolska, 89, loving wife of the late Jan Topolski; beloved mother of Andrzej (Danuta) Topolski, Wojcieth (Elżbieta) Topolski, and Elżbieta "Ela" (Maciek) Lantowska; cherished grandmother of Patryk, Damian, Monika, Sandra, Marta, Paulina, Wiktoria, Adriana (Dawid), Adrian, Oliwia, and Claudia; loving sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Visitation Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Lawrence Funeral Home...
