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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...

Antoinette J. Ambrose

Antoinette J. Ambrose

Apr 29, 2007

Antoinette J. Ambrose, nee Serwajtis, dearly beloved wife of the late Chester; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews; friend to all. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 A.M. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave, to St. Constance Church, for Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M. Entombment; All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, from 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers,...

Michael Angielski

Michael Angielski

Apr 11, 2007

Michael M. Angielski, cherished son of Marianna (the late Marian), beloved husband of Kazimiera, loving father of Paul (Michelle), step-father of Agate Achinger, dear brother of Marianne (Werner) PfIstermeister and the late Alvin. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Interment Private....

Frances Babraj

Frances Babraj

Apr 3, 2007

Frances Babraj, 92, beloved wife of the late John; cherished mother of Pat; dear sister of Stanley (Loretta) Cygan and the late Lillian (Robert) Jenkins, Violet (John) Zurawski and Walter Cygan; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. (at Lawrence), Chicago. Funeral Prayers Wednesday, 9:30...

Rita F. Sielski

Rita F. Sielski

Apr 3, 2007

Rita F. Sielski, 75 beloved wife of 44 years to Erven; loving mom of Brian (Kellyanne) and the late David; Cherished grandma of Madeline.Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 P.M. at Lawrence funeral home, 4800 N. Austin Ave.Chicago. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 A.M. Procession to St. Constance Church for 10A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.For Info. 773)736-2300

Agnes H. Bartojay

Agnes H. Bartojay

Apr 1, 2007

Agnes H. Bartojay, 97, nee Henrickson, loving wife of the late Frank P. Bartojay; dearest mother of Luke P. grandmother of Luke M. and Mark L. (Katie); dear sister of the late Ralph Henrickson (the late Helen); sister-in-law of Bernice (the late George) Safranski; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lying in state Friday, April 13, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. until...

William Spencer

William Spencer

Mar 29, 2007

Spencer, William E. age 56, retired Chicago Fire Department. Loving father of Marlo(Brad) Coursel, Maggie and Bill, dearest grandfather of Zachary, fond uncle of many, dear brother of Bob, Barney, Raymond, Doris, Donald, Howard and the late Teddy. Bill's enthusiasm for life and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all. Funeral services and interment private. Arrangements by Lawrence...

Concetta Fricano

Concetta Fricano

Mar 24, 2007

Concetta "Connie" Fricano, 75, beloved daughter of Nancy and the late John Fricano, loving sister of Marie (the late John) Colbert, Michael (Janice) Fricano, dear aunt of 12 nieces and nephews. Will be missed by all. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 p.m., at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers at 9:15 a.m., procession to St....

Dorothy Zyk Kopkowski

Dorothy Zyk Kopkowski

Mar 21, 2007

Dorothy Zyk Kopkowski, 85, beloved wife of 50 years to Edward, loving mother of Edward (Lynn) Zmija; cherished grandmother of Denise (Kevin) White, Todd (Gisella) Zmija; great grandmother of Jack and Kiley White and Evelyn Jamro; deat aunt of Joseph (Maria) Jamro, Leonard Jamro and Ruth (Gene) and Chris Coker. Visitation Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Sunday...

Ronald Metter

Ronald Metter

Mar 18, 2007

Ronald Metter Age 58, beloved son of Theresa and the late John; dearest brother of John. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:30 AM, at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave, Chicago. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 9:00 PM. For info 773-736-2300

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