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Richard ‘Dick’ G. Zyrkowski

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

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

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

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

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...

Edmund Kalenbach

Edmund Kalenbach

Aug 28, 2023

Edmund Kalenbach, Beloved husband of Leokadia "Lucy". Dear father of Tomasz & Mariusz Kalenbach.

Dear grandfather of two. Brother of Zbigniew "Krzysztof" Kalenbach. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation , Friday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Avenue, Chicago. Interment Saint Michael Archangel, Palatine.

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Marian Kumon

Marian Kumon

Aug 22, 2023

Marian Kumon, 91, loving husband of Janina; devoted father of Joe (Elizabeth) Kumon, Mark Kumon, Edward (Dorothy) Kumon, and Elizabeth (Robert) Szymusiak; grandfather of Yvonne, Peter, Renee, Monica, Ashley, Karl, Konrad, Anthony, and Zosia; great grandfather of James; and beloved friend to many.

Visitation Friday, August 25 at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. Chicago, IL...

Heng Sok 香財喜

Heng Sok 香財喜

Aug 22, 2023

Heng Sok (香財喜), businesswoman, culinary entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2023. Loving wife to Kim Sok, she was a role model and mother to her six daughters and three sons, and a fierce inspiration to her eighteen grandchildren. From her humble beginnings as a street hawker of kway tiew in...

Noreen M. Fain

Noreen M. Fain

Aug 19, 2023

Noreen M. Fain, 59, loving daughter of the late Betty and the late Thomas Fain; devoted sister of Kevin Fain and the late Brian Fain; cherished sister-in-law of Mary Fain; beloved aunt of Laura Fain and Tracy Fain; cherished niece of Terri Leverett; and friend of many.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at...

Dolores C. Mancuso

Dolores C. Mancuso

Aug 1, 2023

Dolores C. Mancuso, 94, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, and now joins her beloved Jim in eternal rest after having been married for 72 years. Cherished mother to Stephen (Gail), Susan (Ron), Sharon (Basil), Scott (Lucia); adoring grandma to Brooke, Casey, John, Julie (Dan), Joanne (Nick), Joseph, Kyle, Connor, Jeff, Edna; proud great grandmother "Nonnie"...

Irena Bysiek

Irena Bysiek

Jul 18, 2023

Irena Bysiek, 90, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loving wife of the late Bruno; cherished mother to Ziggy (Halina), (the late) Casey (Sophie), Christine (Randy), Janina (Wilbert), Rose, proud grandmother to Tanya, Paul, Michael, Jennifer, and Jessica; adoring great grandmother to Enzo and Emma; loving feline mom to Ginger, Harley, and Grim.

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Jeanette M. Mccluskie

Jeanette M. Mccluskie

Jul 17, 2023

Jeanette McCluskie, nee Agrifoglio, 101, of Chicago; beloved wife of late Robert; loving mother of Mary, Robert, Georgina, and Michael; cherished grandmother of Katelyn and Kevin. Jeanette was predeceased by her siblings Dominick, Oscar, Jesse, Josephine, and Paul and her parents Ambrosio Agrifoglio and Mary, nee Scaletta. Jeanette loved spending time with her family, reading, playing bingo, and listening...

Walter "Wally" Friese

Walter "Wally" Friese

Jul 13, 2023

Walter Friese, 83, loving husband of 61 years to Barbara; devoted father of Edward (Mary) Friese, Diane (Jay) Fischer, and Christine Friese; cherished grandpa of Nathan, Zachary, and Meagan Friese, and Drew, Troy, and Toby Fischer; beloved brother of Darlene Friese, the late Norman Friese, and the late Carol Friese; devoted son of the late Walter Sr. and the...

Dariusz L. Wozniak

Dariusz L. Wozniak

Jul 6, 2023

Dariusz L. Wozniak, 60, of Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving husband to Anna; proud father of Izabella (Damian) Wojcik, Kevin; adoring grandfather to Theodore; fond brother to Peter; caring in-law to Zofia (Jacek) Swierczak, Karol and Andrzej Szumlinski. He will be missed by many dear friends and extended family.

Visitation, Wednesday, July 12,...

William A. "Bill" Andronowitz

William A. "Bill" Andronowitz

Jun 23, 2023

William A. Andronowitz, "Bill", of Chicago, IL, age 91, passed away peacefully on June  23, 2023.

William was born in Chicago on May 30, 1932. He graduated from Lane Technical High School and continued his education at DePaul University where he earned a degree in Accounting. Following college, he served in the US Army and was stationed...

Josephine Selldin

Josephine Selldin

Jun 19, 2023

Josephine Selldin (nee Provenza), age 100; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Sharon (the late Robert) Wedam; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Adam) Freed, Allison (Matthew) Fletcher and Nathan Wedam; great-grandmother of Hayden, Ella, Reid and Willa; dear aunt of David (Christine) Ciummo, Larry Ciummo and Rosalie (Phil) Grantham.  Lying in state, Monday, June 26, 10 a.m....

Frank P. Polheber

Frank P. Polheber

Jun 19, 2023

Frank Polheber, loving husband of 63 years to Elisabeth; devoted father of Heidi (Robert) Presslak, and Diane (Gary) Dettloff; cherished Opa of Amanda (Theodore Leonas) Presslak, Michelle Presslak, Michael (Amanda) Dettloff, and Kevin Dettloff; Great-Opa of Meredith Dettloff and Addison Dettloff; adored son of the late Leo and the late Angela; beloved brother of Josef (the late Anna) Pohlheber,...

Vito N. Rizzi "Gus"

Vito N. Rizzi "Gus"

Jun 15, 2023

Vito N. Rizzi "Gus", of Chicago, age 84, passed away June 15, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Gloria;  Loving father of John and the late Richard; Dear brother of Donata(Giuliano)Conenna.  Services and Interment private.  For info. Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com

Karol Kozlowski

Karol Kozlowski

Jun 9, 2023

Karol Kozlowski, 39, of Schaumburg, passed away June 9, 2023. Devoted and loving husband of Marlena; proud daddy to Isabelle; cherished son to Stanislaw and Teresa; fond brother of Klaudia and Lukasz; adored son in law to Marek and Bogumila; caring brother in law to Ilona, Lukasz, Velislav, Natalia. Many more family members and friends from all around the...

James “Jim” J. Mancuso

James “Jim” J. Mancuso

Jun 3, 2023

James "Jim" J. Mancuso, 96, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, just one day after his 72nd wedding anniversary to his beloved Dolores. Cherished father to Stephen (Gail), Susan (Ron), Sharon (Basil), Scott (Lucia); adoring grandpa to Brooke, Casey, John, Julie (Dan), Joanne (Nick), Joseph, Kyle, Connor, Jeff, Edna; proud great grandfather "Poppi" to Aidan, Leah,...

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