Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

Mark A. Kozlowski, 51, loving son of Sophie (Eric); cherished nephew of Jan (Gene) Mider and Henry (Sandra) Mider; devoted cousin of Terry Quinn-Mider, Chrissy Mider, and Jan (Janine) Mider Jr., great-cousin of Brayden, Riley, Delany, and Michael; and treasured nephew and cousin of many family members in Poland.

Visitation, Thursday January 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m....

Dec 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" Emerson Bender, 69, of Chicago passed away December 20. He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Gina", to whom he spent nine happy years of marriage with, after knowing her closely for six years prior to. Bob and Gina enjoyed trips to the Philippines, Texas, and Las Vegas. He will be deeply missed by Gina, and his...

Dec 18, 2023

Firhiwot Hailu Abebe, 43, of Chicago, passed away Monday, December 18. Loving wife of Wubshat Haile; adoring mother of Yabsera Gebrekidan, Euel Gebrekidan, Elias Gebrekidan, and Adonai Gebrekidan.

A prayer service will take place on Friday, December 22, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL 60630. Interment to follow, 12:00...

Dec 14, 2023

Patrick Anthony Butler at rest, December 14, 2023.  Loving partner of Kathryn Hills; Proud father of Kathleen Butler Greenan; Father-in-law of Ryan Greenan; Grandfather of Patrick (Paddy) and Declan; Brother of Regina Dziewior; Uncle of John Dziewior; Cousin of Terry Butler and his wife, Gertrude; Son of Valerie Sankauskas and Thomas Butler.  A grateful Maryville kid, reporter for Lerner...

Dec 10, 2023

Retired Asst Deputy Fire Commissioner, CFD. Ronald J Stagg, 80, beloved husband of Roberta (nee Knie); dear father of Brian, step-father of Michael (Stephanie), and Mark (Erin) Hemmerling; proud grandpa of Keira, Zoe, Nora, Amelia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Stegowski and his sister Arlene Stegowski. Visitation, Friday December 15, from 4 to...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...