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Anthony G Nemcek

Anthony G Nemcek

Sep 19, 2007

Beloved husband of Eleanor, father of Robert Nemcek, devoted grandfather of Keith and Eric, great grandfather of Zakkery and Spencer, Visitation Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until time of services 11 a. m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago/ Entombment Bohemian National Cemetery. 773-736-2300 www.lawrencefh.com

Alexander J. Jankowski

Alexander J. Jankowski

Sep 5, 2007

Alexander J. "Lefty" Jankowski, 95, proud WWII Vet. Beloved husband of the late Virginia; loving father of the late Priscilla; dear brother of Anthony, Helen, Henry, Benjamin and Lillian; uncle of Doris (the late Edward) Muszynski, Sylvia (the late James) Davies, Robin (Adrienne) Kwiatowski; great-uncle of 11. Visitation Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service 12 p.m., at Lawrence...

Rosemary H. Anderson

Rosemary H. Anderson

Aug 31, 2007

Anderson, Rosemary H. Rosemary H. Anderson, loving wife of George L., beloved mother of Lori, Leanne Anderson and Fran (Michael) Lyons; devoted grandmother of Amelia Rose and Nicholas George; loving sister of Charlene, Eugene, Frank, Virjean, Donald and the late Janice, Marian and Kenneth; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday,...

Dayne Cutler

Dayne Cutler

Aug 21, 2007

Visitation Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin, Chicago. Lying in state 9:00 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church 6700 W Gunnison St. Harwood Heights, IL.

Edward T. Okajewicz

Edward T. Okajewicz

Aug 4, 2007

Edward T. Okajewicz, loving husband of Regina. Member of the V.F.W. Post #7712. Memorial Mass Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the chapel of Saint Juliana Church, 7200 N. Osceola, Chicago, 11:30am. Interment Private. For information contact Lawrence Funeral Home at 773-736-2300.

Fred J. Voyda

Fred J. Voyda

Jul 31, 2007

Fred J. Voyda, age 91, passed away on July 31, 2007 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Frances for 57 years. Preceeded in death by his parents Leo and Anna, his brothers Adam, Walter, Edward, George, and his sister Lillian. Survived by his brothers-in-law Henry and Richard Zyrkowski. Dear Uncle of many. Visitation Thursday from...

William J. Abbatacola

William J. Abbatacola

Jul 18, 2007

William J. "Willie" Abbatacola Age 73; beloved husband of Eileen nee McMahon; loving father of Billy, Thomas (Anita), Jamie (Diane) and Mary Eileen (John) Burke; cherished "Grampie" of 10. Visitation Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave, Chicago. Funeral Service and Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donation to Mercy Home for Boys &...

Steven O'Rourke

Steven O'Rourke

Jul 18, 2007

Steven W. O'Rourke, age 36, passed away on July 18,2007. Beloved husband of Rachel McKee. Loving father of Sophie, Atticus, and Errol. Cherished son of Michael and Suzanne and son-in-law of Robert (Billie) McKee. Dear brother of Krista (Brian) Rashap and Michael (Jessica); uncle of 8. Dearest grandson of Alice (the late Clinton) and William (Sophia) Pelsinski. A dedicated 9...

Lorraine Mazurek

Lorraine Mazurek

Jul 1, 2007

Lorraine Mazurek, Age 85, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2007 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Loving mother of Elizabeth "Betty" (Henry) Isbell and James(Edith) Mazurek. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Molly) Isbell, Craig Isbell (Sharon Fung),Laura ( Matt) Callahan, Lisa (Bradley) Snyder and Jennifer (Jim) Miles. Great grandmother of Andrew and Devon Isbell;...

Leon P. Polinski

Leon P. Polinski

Jun 25, 2007

Leon P. Polinski, Age 94, passed away on Monday June 25, 2007 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Marie for 67 years. Loving father of Robert (Shirley),and Paul(Paula). Cherished Grandfather of Susan(Wesley) Bierut, David, Amanda, Ashley, Allyson, and Alexis. Great-Grandfather of Jennifer(Edward) Boers, Michelle Bierut, and Heather Polinski. Visitation 4:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday June 28, 2007 at...

Carol L. Klank

Carol L. Klank

Jun 19, 2007

Carol L. Klank passed away suddenly on June 19, 2007. Beloved wife of Jim for 25 years; loving mother of Bruce (Lyna) Becker; cherished grandmother of Marylee Becker; dear sister of Judy (Peter) Langi, Lana (Jim) Wilkey and the late Steve Giest; fond aunt of many. Resting at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin (at Lawrence), Chicago, where the Funeral...

Mary F. Hall

Mary F. Hall

Jun 7, 2007

Mary F. Hall (nee Routley), 89 beloved wife of the late Roy, loving companion of the late Flavio Calcina, dear sister of Elizabeth Woody and niece, Yvonne Mckenzie, fond step-mother of David Hall, sister-in-law of Christine Musick and dear freind of the Calcina and Cangialosi families. Visitation, Wednesday, from 4-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, 10 a.m., at Lawrence Funeral Home,...

Eugene J. Smith

Eugene J. Smith

Jun 2, 2007

Eugene J. Smith Swajkowski, Age 84, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2007 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Bernadette. Loving father of Mark, Roseann Murphy, Deborah (Roger) Weeden, Michael Swiatowiec and Joseph Swiatowiec. Cherished grandfather of Cassie, Eddie and Christopher Murphy; Alexander and Kelsey Weeden; Megan, Tim and Skylar Swiatowiec. Dear brother of Raymond (Mary) and...

Nikodem Mikolajczyk

Nikodem Mikolajczyk

May 25, 2007

Nikodem Mikolajczyk, 82, of Chicago, passed away May 25, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Helen, loving father of Henry (Marsha) Reszko, Joseph (the late Janice) Reszko, Mary (Sy) Soszynski, Christine (Wesley) Gwizdak, Sophie (Casimir) Bysiek, Elizabeth (Robert) Tikovitsch, dear grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Visitation Tuesday, May 29, 4:00 to 9:00 P.M, at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin...

Stanislaw Wasilewski

Stanislaw Wasilewski

May 23, 2007

Stanislaw Wasilewski, Age 59, passed away on May 23, 2007 after a long-term illness with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Janina. Loving Father of Andrzej(Susan) and Anna(Leo)Crockett. Cherished Grandfather of Christopher and Jack. dear brother of Zdzislaw(Alicja), Stella(Frank)Ryciuk, Henryk(Basia) and Maria(Zbigniew)Klamczynski. Fond uncle of many. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26,2007,from Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin...

John F. Murphy Jr.

John F. Murphy Jr.

May 22, 2007

John F. Murphy Jr. Age 88. Beloved husband of 62 years to Marion. Loving father of Mary Kay Koerner, Patrick John Murphy, Joyce B.(Mark)Ruchti. Cherished Grandfather of Margaret, Gregory, Jack, Michael and the late Allison. Proud Great-Grandfather of Abigail. Current Park Ridge VFW Post #3579 Member. Americal Division Pacific 1940-1945. Visitation Friday from 4-9 p.m., at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800...

Edward G. Placzek

Edward G. Placzek

May 17, 2007

Edward G. Placzek, age 83. Beloved husband of 56 years to Jeanette; loving dad of Dennis (Esther), and Robert (Wanda). Cherished grandfather of Steven, Michelle, Thomas and Michael; dear brother of Joseph (Vicky)and the late Stanley (Gene), and the late Mary (and the late Frank) Ciasnocha, and the late Mitchelle; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitaion Sunday from 4-9...

Helen Kora

Helen Kora

May 11, 2007

Helen Kora Loving Mother of Francis Martin (MaryAnne), Robert Martin, Tamara, and the late Edward Martin Kora, cherished grandmother of Marcus, Matthew, Jesse, Andrea, Valari, Aaron and Nicholas, beloved sister of Angele Ovasapian. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 10 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., (at Lawrence), Chicago. Interment private. For info:...

Teresa Elizabeth Borkowski

Teresa Elizabeth Borkowski

May 6, 2007

Teresa Elizabeth Borkowski 43, of Chicago, beloved mother of Anthony and Paul, dear grandmother of Wes, loving daughter of the late Peter and Theresa, cherished sister of Peter (Colleen), Barbara Rehn, Paul (Anne), Alice, Frank, and the late Marie, aunt and friend to many. We love you and miss you so much. Visitation and Interment private. For Info: Lawrence Funeral...

Dorothy A. Daniels

Dorothy A. Daniels

May 3, 2007

(nee Reinwald), 91, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Gloria (the late James) Rowan, dear grandmother of Jean (John) Cusano, Linda Rowan and Kathy (John) Roth, cherished great-grandmother of Anthony, Kyle, and Casey Cusano and John and Michael Roth, fond sister of Howard (Arlene) Reinwald and the late Ernestine (the late Joseph) Meier. Memorial Visitation Saturday, June...

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