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Central Chapel - Funeral & Cremation
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Our Obituaries
Ida Marie Dolly Renaud, (nee DiBartolo)
April 6, 2022
Ida Marie Dolly Renaud (nee DiBartolo)
92, April 6, 2022, longtime resident of South Side of Chicago-Clearing
neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Renaud Sr.; loving mother
of Robert Jr. (Colleen) Renaud, and Roxane (Frank) Lozich; cherished Nana of
Rebecca, Robert ( fiancé Taylee), and Sarah; dearest sister of Dante (late
Loni) DiBartolo; fond aunt of Jenna (Karl) Witowski and...
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Mike Guereca, Jr.
April 6, 2022
Mike Guereca, Jr., 61, April 6, 2022, residing in Coal City.
The beloved husband of the late Maria Guereca Gonzalez and loving companion of Barbara Trencan. Cherished father of Connie Guereca (Jermain Rodriguez), Jessica Guereca (Damian Rivera), Samantha Guereca (Kyle Eddy), Mike Guereca III, Michelle (Ryan) Vaughn and Olivia Guereca. Proud grandfather of Alyssa, Bryanna, Julian, Dominic,...
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Roberto Z. Oregel
April 5, 2022
63, April 5, 2022, longtime resident of the southwest side of
Chicago-Clearing neighborhood. Beloved son of the late Cirilo and Alicia
Oregel nee Zambrano; loving brother of Teresa (Manuel) Landeros, Sergio
(Esmeralda) Oregel, Alicia (late Calixto) Vargas, Maria E. (Javier) Yepez,
Maria G. Oregel, Diana (Doug) Dlouhy, Hugo Oregel; cherished uncle of
numerous loving nieces and nephews.
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John H. Vanderhack
March 26, 2022
John H. Vanderhack 72, March 26, 2022. Life long resident of the southwest side of Chicago. Beloved wife of Florence nee McConville, loving father of Coleen (Carlos Velasco) Vanderhack and Sean Vanderhack. Devoted brother of Carol Margosein, Susan Samora and Linda Jagielski. Preceeded in death by his parents, Morris P. And Dolores M. (nee Ahearn) Vanderhack.
John was retired from the City of...
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Jose A. Lopez
March 16, 2022
Jose A. Lopez, 92, March 16, 2022, longtime resident of the Southwest side
of Chicago, Marquette Park. Loving dad of Anthony (Juanita) Lopez, Joseph
(Carol) Lopez and Irene Lopez; cherished grandfather of 15,
great-grandfather and great-great grandfather to many; dearest brother of
Paula Lopez.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents Celso Lopez and Augustina
Alvarado; his siblings Zenon...
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Gail Eva Hand
March 11, 2022
Gail Eva Hand Nee Turner, 84, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, passed away on March 11, 2022. Beloved wife of 62 years to Ronald Hand; loving mother of the late Gail S. (John) Rodriguez and Peter Hand; cherished grandmother of Jahmila Rodriguez, John (Cynthia) Rodriguez, and Stevie Rodriguez; dearest sister of Norma Siedlecki; also survived by numerous loving...
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Genaro Mata
March 4, 2022
Genaro Mata, 53, March 4, 2022 life long resident of Chicago. Husband of
Albertina Rosales, loving father of Genaro Jesus Mata Jr., Antonio Mata and
Imelda Mata. Beloved son of the late Jesus and Rosa Mata. Devoted brother
of Rosa Mata and Graciela (Ronald) Rimando. He valued spending time with
his loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial Services will be held at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S...
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Carmen E. Chan Maldonado
February 28, 2022
Carmen E. Chan Maldonado, 50, February 28, 2022 of Whiting, Indiana. Beloved wife of Scott Maldonado and cherished mother of Julian Chan. Adored daughter of the late Francisco Chan and Amparo Chan.
Carmen was a devoted sister of Francisco Chan and a fun loving aunt of Alexis Chan and Jessica Chan.
Carmen had a "bubbly" personality. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a extrovert. She...
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Carmen E. Chan Maldonado
February 28, 2022
Carmen E. Chan Maldonado, 50, February 28, 2022 of Whiting, Indiana. Beloved wife of Scott Maldonado and cherished mother of Julian Chan. Adored daughter of the late Francisco Chan and Amparo Chan.
Carmen was a devoted sister of Francisco Chan and a fun loving aunt of Alexis Chan and Jessica Chan.
Carmen had a "bubbly" personality. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a extrovert. She...
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Huemac R. Lopez
February 26, 2022
Huemac R. Lopez 65, February 26, 2022, lifetime resident of the south side of Chicago, Back of the Yards neighborhood. Loving son of the late Lorenzo B. Lopez and the late Soledad M. Lopez. Dear brother of Antonio Lopez, Amada (Florencio) Trujillo, Alejos (Janice) Lopez, Sr., James Lopez, Lorenzo "Aber" Lopez, Jr., Rodrigo (Debbie) Lopez, Sr., Patricia Aguilar, Iris "Bambi" Craig, the late George...
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John R. Christin
February 20, 2022
John R. Christin
64, February 20, 2022, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago,
Clearing neighborhood. Beloved husband of Deborah Christin nee Kruse; loving
father of Brittany and Jacqueline Christin; cherished grandfather of Liliana
and Kaleb; treasured brother of Catherine Manno (Robert Kutinac), Mary
(Pete) Winkler, Sue (Ken) Mele, and Claudia Borah (late George Vessely);
fond...
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Maria Magdalena Canales
February 8, 2022
Maria Magdalena Canales, 80, February 8, 2022, longtime resident of the
Southwest side of Chicago-West Lawn neighborhood.
Beloved wife of the late Servando Canales; loving mother of Horacio Canales
(Sophie Kuswik), the late Jacob D. Canales, late Babin George Patrick
Canales, and the late Servando "Leo" Canales; cherished grandmother of
Alexander Javier Canales. Maria was preceded in death...
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Lorene Gregory
February 7, 2022
Lorene Gregory, 89 February 7, 2022 long time resident of the Chicago
Clearing neighborhood, originally from Huntsville, Alabama. The beloved wife
of the late Oda Ray Gregory and cherished mother of Sammy (Julie) Gregory,
Richard (Darla) Gregory and the late Jerry Gregory and devoted sister of the
late Wilford Nicholson. Lorene was the proud grandmother of Jerry Hobbs,
Nancy Woodruff, the...
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Maria Lopez
February 7, 2022
Maria Lopez, 68, February 7, 2022, long time resident of the Southwest Side
of Chicago. Oldest of 9, Beloved mother of 7 and adored grandmother of 13.
She was a great friend and aunt to many. Maria was preceded in death by her
parents Erasto Gutierrez and Maria De Los Angeles Lopez. Maria loved
spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a cheerful woman,
loved to sing and bring...
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Jose Ricardo Gonzales
January 27, 2022
Jose Ricardo Gonzales
86, longtime resident South Side of Chicago, Garfield Ridge neighborhood,
January 27, 2022. Loving father of Bernadette (Carmelo) Flores, Marie
Hoffman, David (Alma) Gonzales, Thomas (Teresa) Gonzales, Joseph (Michelle)
Gonzales, Alan (Wendy) Gonzales, Michele (Rob) Moran, and Ricky Gonzales;
cherished grandfather of Hector, Carmelo, Albertina, Sophia, Kristin, David,
...
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Nicholas Salvador Flores , Jr.
January 18, 2022
Nicholas Salvador Flores Jr.
84, January 18, 2022, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago.
Beloved husband of Toni nee Allen; loving father of Nick Flores, Billy
Allen, Kenny (Yolanda) Malkowski, and Toni (Joe) LaRocco; cherished papa of
Rachel, Ryan, Nona, Catherine, Daniel Flores, Katlyn (Chrisitan) Rodriguez,
Giana (Endy) LaRocco, Chloe LaRocco, and Alanna LaRocco and great-papa...
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Eugene "Gene" Witowski
January 14, 2022
Eugene "Gene" Witowski
71, longtime resident South Side of Chicago, Brighton Park neighborhood, January 14, 2022. Loving father of Eric (Greta) Witowski, Brad (Erica) Witowski, Adam (Gina) Witowski, Nathan (Veronica) Witowski, and Tracy (Samuel) Witowski; cherished Dziadziu of Gabriela, Amelia, Isaac, and Claire; dearest brother of Ken (Jeannine) Witowski, Pat (Tom) Cegielski, Cindy Witowski,...
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Dorothy May Meng
January 13, 2022
Dorothy May Meng
Nee Smith, 95, longtime resident of Southwest Side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, January 13, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Meng (retired Army Sergeant); loving mother of Terese Meng, Adrienne Meng, Marilyn (David) Kloc, Carter Meng, late Kevin Meng, Brian Meng, and Eric Meng; cherished grandmother of Derrick Kloc, Bethany Meng, Darlene Kloc, Jeffrey Kloc, Carter...
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Yuriko Hatada
January 11, 2022
Yuriko Hatada, 68, originally from Fukuoka, Japan, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago, passed on January 11, 2022. Loving mother of Rebecca Dempsey, Elena Gentil, and Suzuyo Gentil; cherished grandmother of Jasmine Delgado, Ernesto Delgado, Isaiah Gentil, Carlos Diaz, and Myleena Gentil and treasured great-grandmother of Isabella Delgado; dearest sister of Catherine DeCamp; fond aunt...
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Barbara J. Brady Crotty
January 7, 2022
Barbara J. Brady Crotty, age 75, January 7, 2022, lifelong Chicagoan, of
Beverly, beloved wife of the late Alexander Dimoglis; former spouse of Brian
P. Crotty Sr.; loving mother of Sean (Karen) Crotty, C.P.D., Tara (Alan)
Zientek and Brian P. Crotty, Jr.; devoted grandmother of Keelin, Aidan,
Declan, and Liam Crotty, Ty and Isabella Zientek; devoted daughter late
Peter J. and Jane Weber...
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David "Bubba" Ligue
December 25, 2021
David "Bubba" Ligue
60, a lifelong resident of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, passed away peacefully into eternal life on December 25, 2021. Beloved husband of Laura Ligue nee Crocker; devoted father of Patricia O'Reilly, and dearest step-father of Stephen (Juanita) Chavez, Brian (Ashley) Chavez, and the late Edwina Fisher; cherished grandpa of 11; loving brother of the late Darlene (late...
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Patrick Pat" James Kennelly
December 25, 2021
Patrick "Pat" James Kennelly, lifelong resident of the South Side of
Chicago, and lifelong Chicago Bears fan, passed away peacefully on Christmas
evening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Jeannie
Kennelly, his brother Billy, and his loving and endlessly patient wife Carol
Ann (nee Kammerer). He leaves behind two daughters, Jeannie and Megan, who,
although they got...
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Sharon "Shay" Martin
December 6, 2021
Sharon "Shay" Martin 78, December 6, 2021 long time resident of the South
West Side of Chicago, Westlawn neighborhood. Beloved wife of Anthony Martin,
Cherished mother of the late Cynthia (Mark) Hisson and Linda Martin. Devoted
sister to Kenneth Pilecek, Pamela Hodonski, Michelle Dolin, and Renee
Pilecek. Proud grandmother of Heather Garcia, Caitlyn Hisson, Phaedra Hisson
and Jack Hisson....
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MaryAnn T. Metke
December 3, 2021
MaryAnn T. Metke 77, December 3, 2021 long time resident 55, years, of the Southwest side of Chicago, Clearing neighborhood. Beloved wife of John J. Metke, and "second mom" to Darlene (Ken) Cleghorn, Rena (Tom) Paylo and Sandra (Wayne) Zych. Fond second grandmother of Jonathan Metke, Ryan and Matthew Zych and Matthew and Joanna Cleghorn. Devoted sister of Rose (the late Frank) Kureja and Len ...
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Charlene Ann Moralis
November 26, 2021
Charlene Ann Moralis nee Schuld
69, a lifelong resident of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, passed away
peacefully into eternal life on November 26, 2021. Beloved wife of 51 years
to Jesse Moralis Jr. (CFD); loving mother of Cherie Ann (Ronald) Kaczmarek,
Linda Charlene (Joseph) Vidmar, Jennifer Marie (Michael, CFD) Tagler, and
Alicia Margaret (Roberto) Alcantar; cherished Nana of Caitlin...
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Elvira Gonzalez
November 24, 2021
Elvira Gonzalez 62, November 24, 2021 Long time resident of the South
Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Beloved mother of Juan F. Acala-Gonzalez,
Juana I. Acala-Gonzalez, Claudia Miranda-Gonzalez, Jose A. Miranda-Gonzalez
and Filipe Miranda-Gonzalez. Adored grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother
of 5. She was a devoted sister of the late Manual Gonzalez-Garcia, the late
Eliasar Gonzalez...
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Hector Salinas
November 24, 2021
Hector "Tex" Salinas passed away at the age of 63 on November 24, 2021.
Beloved Husband of Jackie Viteri Salinas. Cherished Father of Alex Salinas,
Steven Salinas, and Victoria Salinas. Proud Grandfather of Vincent Salinas,
Dominic Salinas, Tyler Scumaci, and Hailey Salinas. Loving Son of Juan and
Lucia Salinas. Fond Brother of Leticia Fernandez, Gracie Soto, Martha
Treviso, John Salinas,...
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Jovita Sanchez
November 22, 2021
Jovita Sanchez nee Flores, 73, November 22, 2021, Southwest Side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood. Beloved wife of Raymond Sanchez; loving mother of Luzelena (Dan) Klotz, Maria Sanchez, and Elizabeth (John) Humay; also survived by numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will meet at St. Symphorosa Church, 62 and Austin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. On Saturday, November...
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John M. Bennecke
November 17, 2021
John M. "Bo" Bennecke
63, a lifelong resident of Chicago-Bridgeport neighborhood, November 17,
2021. Beloved companion of Diane O'Malley; loving brother of Deborah
(Ronald) Okon, Thomas (Lora) Bennecke, Bob (Jerri Weisner), Sandy (Stephen)
Brazel, and Trish Glascoff; also survived by numerous loving nieces,
nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
John was preceded in death by his...
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Maria Efigencia Canchola
November 16, 2021
Maria Efigencia Canchola, 75, November 16, 2021, of Chicago.
Beloved wife of Alfanso Canchola and Cherished mother of the Late Maria G.
Balderas, the late Anselmo Balderas, Rigoberto Balderas, Daniel Rios-Rangel,
Jose Balderas, Gabriela Vasquez, Marisela Balderas, Adriana Balderas,
Socorro Villegas, and Abel Balderas. She is preceeded in death by her
parents Adan and Sotera Rangel. She was a...
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Edward J. Minnich
November 12, 2021
Edward J. Minnich, 93 November 12, 2021. Long time resident of the Southwest
Side of Chicago, Clearing Neighborhood. Beloved husband of 70 years to Anne
T. (nee Shanahan) Minnich. Cherished father of Mary (Leroy) Szczepanski,
Edward (Sandra) Minnich, Jr., Thomas Minnich, William (Suzanne) Minnich,
Gerard (Denise) Minnich, the late Jean Marie Minnich, Margaret (Andy) Speer,
and Daniel ...
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Michael Patrick Byrne
November 10, 2021
Michael Patrick Byrne 58, November 10, 2021. Resident of the Southwest side
of Chicago, Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
Beloved son of Beatrice J. (nee O'Leary) and Michael D. Byrne. Cherished
brother of Kathleen (Randy) Jeffery, Colleen (John) McGuire and Dan (Sharyn)
Byrne. Devoted uncle to Kaylee and Sean McGuffin, John Patrick, Daniel, and
Ryan McGuire and Makayla and Teagan Byrne.
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Spring L. (Sodaro) Cady
November 4, 2021
Spring L. Cady nee Sodaro, 45, November 4, 2021, longtime resident of
Stickney; loving wife of the late Steve Cady; devoted mother of Jordan
Phalan, Alyia Cady, and Julian Cady; dearest sister of Danielle (Kevin)
Uslan and Sean Gaal; also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, nieces,
and nephews.
Spring enjoyed writing. She loved listening to music, particularly the
Beatles, watching...
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Jose De Jesus Cisneros
October 6, 2021
Jose De Jesus Cisneros, 67, was carried home to Jesus Christ on October 6, 2021. Longtime resident of the southwest side of Chicago-Brighton Park neighborhood. Beloved husband of Alma Lilia Flores ; loving father of Alma Lisette Cisneros, Isabel Cisneros Flores, Liliana Cisneros Flores, , Rosalia Cisneros Flores, Andrea Cisneros Flores; cherished grandfather of Javian Jose ,Kimberly Rose,...
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Juan Favela, Jr.
October 3, 2021
Juan Favela, Jr., 52 was carried home to Jesus Christ on October 3, 2021. Longtime resident of the southwest side of Chicago-Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Loving father of Samantha (Jeremy), Vito, Juan, Julian, and Roman; treasured son of Juan Sr. and Lourdes Favela; cherished grandfather of Alexander, Isabella, Gianna, Ezekiel, and Persephone; beloved brother of Claudia (John), Ramses (Linette),...
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Roberta Halina Wojno
September 23, 2021
Roberta Halina Wojno, "Babica" 85, September 23, 2021 Born in Poland, long
time resident of the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in Chicago. Beloved mother
of Elizabeth (Mark) Kaminski, Ursula Santiago, Dorothy (late Anthony) Torres
and the late Barbara Lipps. She was a proud and devoted grandmother of Mary
Jane (Martin) Messere, Michelle Santiago, Anthony Torres, Jr., Stephen
(Stephanie)...
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Ina (Iller Stringfellow) Lucas
September 22, 2021
Ina (Iller Stringfellow) Lucas, 93, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away on
Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, a visitation will be held at Central
Chapel, 6158 S Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and a graveside service
will be held immediately following at St. Mary's Cemetery in Evergreen Park,
Illinois.
She was born on October 8, 1927 in Lake,...
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Anthony Yolich
September 18, 2021
Anthony Yolich, 69, of Oak Forest, Illinois, formerly longtime resident of
Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, passed away September 18, 2021. Beloved
husband of Donna M., nee Miller; loving father of Tony, Matthew, Lynnae
(Adam) Goodwin, Norma Bradley, Ryan (Jennifer), Robyn, Steven and the late
Miriam; cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many; dearest brother
of Sharon "Tina" ...
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Juana Guerra
September 18, 2021
Juana Guerra, September 18, 2021, 81 long time resident of the Back of the
Yards neighborhood in Chicago. Adored wife of the late Alfonso Tafoya.
Beloved mother of Gabriel (Irma) Tafoya, Alfonso (Martha) Tafoya and
Reynaldo (Judith) Tafoya. Devoted sister of many brothers and sisters.
Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 9; and daughter of the
late Enrique Guerra and Otilia...
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Thomas Patzelt
September 16, 2021
Dearest Friends and Family,
As you already know, our beloved Father, Grandfather, Husband, Brother,
Friend... Thomas Patzelt... passed away on Thursday evening, September 16th,
2021. He was in the ICU battling Covid for nearly 3 weeks. As you can
imagine, the medical bills are quite a burden for the family. We know times
are tough for a lot of people, so ANY amount is graciously accepted and...
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Anita L. Wierz
September 10, 2021
Age 77, a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on September 10, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard Wierz; dear sister of the late Paul
(Maggie) Kuras, Christine (William) Bartgen, and Mark (Carol) Kuras; fond
aunt of numerous cherished nieces and nephews.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Antonette (nee Dawiec)
Kuras.
Services will be held at CENTRAL CHAPEL,...
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Celia Arteaga
August 28, 2021
Celia Arteaga, 90, passed away on August 28, 2021, resident of the Southwest
side of Chicago, Clearing neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late Joseph
Arteaga; loving mother of Clementina Arteaga, Josephine Arteaga (Isaias),
and Claudia (Jesus) De Jesus; cherished grandmother of Vanessa (Guadalupe),
Melissa (Jesus), Mercedes (Diego), Ethan, Nathan, Joseph, Anthony (Anisa),
Daniel, Samuel,...
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Manuel Diaz
August 25, 2021
Manuel Diaz, 76, August 25, 2021, born in Mexico, longtime resident of the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago. Beloved husband of Celia Tovar Diaz, cherished father of Flor Lorenza Diaz, Yamina Arredondo, Manuel Diaz, Jr., and Daniel Angel Diaz. Devoted grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 4. He was adored son of the late Vincente Diaz and Audelia Duran Diaz.
Manuel was a life-long...
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Francisco Parra-Ramirez
August 24, 2021
Francisco Parra-Ramirez, 68, August 24, 2021, born in Mexico and now a longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago - West Lawn neighborhood. Beloved husband of Margarita Parra (nee Martinez). Cherished father of Maria C. Parra, Anabel Parra and Margarita (Colt) Ogden. He was the devoted grandfather of Ronan Seamus Ogden, Logan Woodrow Ogden and Erick Andraca-Parra. Francisco was a hard...
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Joseph A. Orozco
August 23, 2021
Joseph A. Orozco, 94, August 23, 2021, lifelong resident from the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood. Beloved husband of the late Maureen
(nee Cox); treasured dad of Mary Maureen; loving relative of Jerry & Deanne
Gentile and family; loving Godfather of Jacqueline; dearest friend of John &
Eileen Gronkowski and family, Jack Burns and family; and truly the best of
friend to the...
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Alvaro Diaz
August 18, 2021
Alvaro Diaz, 69, August 18, 2021, longtime resident of Southwest Side of Chicago-Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Devoted husband of Virginia Diaz nee Torres; loving father of Adrian, Aide, Alvaro Jr., Alonso, Jose, and Louis; cherished grandfather of 6; dearest brother of numerous beloved brothers and sisters; also survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Alvaro loved soccer, and was a...
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Laura Fairbank Sudler
August 18, 2021
Laura Fairbank Sudler passed away on Wednesday, August 18th at her home in Chicago at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Laura was the second of six children of Kellogg Fairbank, Jr., an industrial Realtor, and June Fairbank Taylor, Founder of the Lincoln Park Zoo Society. Laura grew up in Chicago's Near North Side and spent her summers at "Butternuts," the family...
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Helen Jean Fisher
August 22, 1927 - August 14, 2021
Helen Jean Fisher (née Schwarzl), 93, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Born August 22, 1927, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Theresa Schwarzl, who immigrated from Austria in early 1900s.
Helen graduated in 1947 from Coraopolis High School. After marrying her beloved husband of 69 years, Joseph P....
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Rosendo Trejo
August 12, 2021
Rosendo Trejo, 68, August 12, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-West Elsdon neighborhood. Beloved husband of Lilia Trejo, nee Gomez Oliver; cherished father of Rene B. Trejo and Jose D. (Gloria) Trejo; devoted grandfather of Nadia Rodriguez, Mariah Rodriguez, Tasha Trejo, and Jaden Trejo; fond brother of Jesus Reyes; adored son of the late Jesus and Maria Remedios (Reyes)...
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Anita Morales
August 9, 2021
Anita Morales, 79, August 9, 2021, of Chicago Ridge, IL, former longtime resident of the West Side of Chicago-Pilsen neighborhood. Devoted wife of the late Fred Flores Sr.; loving mother of Fred (Maria) Flores and Richard (Amanda) Flores; cherished grandmother of Raul (Maria Delatorre) Flores, Michael (Marina) Flores, Daniel (Victoria) Flores, Richard Flores Jr., David Flores, and Trijana Flores;...
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Richard K. Geimer
December 22, 1931 - July 30, 2021
Geimer, Richard K.
Richard "Dick" Geimer, 89, of Tinley Park, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 22, 1931, son of the late Richard and Gertrude Geimer, and loving brother of the late John "Jack" and Robert Geimer. Beloved and devoted husband of Betty (Falvey) of 63 years. Loving father of Ann Wright, Jean (Michael)...
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Loretta C. Carvell
July 28, 2021
Loretta C. Carvell 89, July 28, 2021 long time resident of the Southwest side of Chicago, Clearing-Garfield Ridge neighborhood, and most recently residing in Joliet. She is the beloved wife of the late Richard Carvell, loving mother of John (Dorie) Carvell, Steve (Debbie) Carvell, Maryann Taylor, Michaele Carvell, the late Loretta (Chris) Yarger and Rich (Cathy) Carvell, and adored grandmother of...
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Geraldine Mott
July 17, 2021
Geraldine Mott, nee Cernicka, 72, July 17, 2021, lifetime resident of the
Southwest Side of Chicago - of West Elsdon neighborhood, beloved mother of
Susan Urquide; devoted grandmother of Jonathan Urquide; loving sister of
Rosalie Maziarz, Joan Cernicka, and Louis (Sandy) Cernicka; preceded in
death by her parents, Louis and Ann Thomas Cernicka.
Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S....
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Steve J. Novak
July 14, 2021
Steve J. Novak, 66, July 14, 2021, born and raised longtime resident of the
South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, of Alsip, IL, for nearly
twenty years; Beloved life companion of Sandy Susnis; loving father of Kim
(Arthur) Baker; devoted papa of Colin and Ryan Baker; dear brother of Daniel
(Gina) Novak, Michael (Cathy) Novak, and the late Deborah (Robert) Such;
dear uncle and...
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Carole L. Vatral
July 13, 2021
Carole L. Vatral, 63, July 13, 2021, longtime resident of Southwest Side of
Chicago- Clearing neighborhood, most recently residing at Generations at
Elmwood Park Nursing Home. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Anna L. and
the late Michael Vatral. Mary was loved and cared for by her sister Mary
Vatral and friends. Survived by one sister, Mary Vatral, of Thailand.
Services at CENTRAL...
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Tammy D. Smith
July 10, 2021
Tammy D. Smith, 50, July 10, 2021, lifelong resident of South Side of
Chicago -Bridgeport neighborhood. Loving mother of Julian Solis, Michael
Solis, Jeorgio Solis, Gabrielle Solis-Sanchez (Lilia Sanchez), Eric Solis,
Edwin Solis (Vanessa Smith), and the late Frankie Solis; cherished
grandmother of Hannibal, Sophia, Jaylyn, Xavier, Violet, Ezliannah, Genesis,
and Savannah; dear sister of...
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Giuseppe "Uncle Joe" Munizza
July 5, 2021
Giuseppe Munizza, "Uncle Joe" 78, July 5, 2021, proudly born in Italy, residing in Chicago since 1961 on the South Side in the Bridgeport neighborhood; Giuseppe was the beloved son of the late Rosario and Elisabetta Riccelli Munizza; the devoted brother of the late Rosa (late Giuseppe) Sebastino, the late Frank (Lidia) Munizza, the late Maria (late Antonio) Frustaci, the late Antonietta (Vincenzo...
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Sharon L. Stark
July 1, 2021
Sharon L. Stark, née Thompson, 84, July 1, 2021, longtime resident of Park
Ridge. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Roger) Beckman;
granddaughter, Susanne (Rick) Miller; sister, Mickey (Phil Knight) Johnson;
sister-in-law, Carol Thompson; nephews, Brian Thompson and Steve (Michele)
Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Stark, daughter,
Susanne Stark, and brother,...
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Kenneth A. Michon
June 28, 2021
Kenneth A. Michon, 60, June 28,2021, lifelong resident of the Southwest Side
of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood. Loving brother of Frederick (Denise)
Michon; cherished uncle of Michele Michon-Hayes (Jason); great-uncle of
Sydney Hayes and Sierra Hayes. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and
Josephine Posluszny Michon; and great-nephew Brent Hayes.
Kenneth graduated from DePaul University...
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Ida Marie Barracca-Barr
May 28, 1956 - June 27, 2021
Ida Marie Barracca-Barr, 65, June 27, 2021, resident of Southwest side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood. She was born May 28, 1956, in Chicago to the late Joseph A. and Helen J. Curtin Barracca, Sr.; beloved wife of 36 years to William "Bill" Barr; dear sister of the late Frank J. Barracca, James M. Barracca (Lora Ann Goczeski), and Joseph A. Barracca, Jr. (Sandra K.); dear niece of the late...
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Emmanuel Ramos
June 26, 2021
Emmanuel Ramos, 20, June 26, 2021, of Berwyn, IL. Beloved son of Sergio and Francisco Ramos, nee Delgado; loving brother of Julio (Norma) Ramos and
Sergio Ramos. Emmanuel loved rap music. He enjoyed writing and singing, and most of all spending time with his family.
Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL, where family and friends will gather on Wednesday, July 7,...
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Christine Waynauskas
June 17, 2021
Christine Waynauskas, nee Edelhauser, 61, June 17, 2021, lifetime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago, of Clearing neighborhood. Beloved wife of William Waynauskas; loving mother of Joseph (Amanda) Waynauskas, Steven Waynauskas, and Sherry (Kelly) Waynauskas; cherished grandmother of Grace, Conner, Faith, and Gabriel; dear sister Ronald (Diane) Edelhauser and the late Marie Gheman; devoted...
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Irma Valadez
June 17, 2021
Irma Valadez nee Barba, 62, June 17, 2021, longtime resident of Southwest
side of Chicago-West Lawn neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late Pedro
Valadez; loving mother of Pedro (Aracely) Valadez, Jr., Fabiola (Aldo)
Olvera, and Lizbeth Valadez; cherished grandmother of Maria Fernanda
Valadez, Dario Sebastian Valadez, and Osiris Olvera; devoted daughter of the
late Narciso Barba and Carmen...
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Malinda Wieczorek
June 10, 2021
Malinda Wieczorek, nee Hamm, 42, June 10, 2021, resident of Romeoville, formerly of Berwyn. Loving wife of Steven Wieczorek; devoted mother of Marisa and Maranda Wieczorek; beloved daughter of Jean Hamm, nee Donegan. and the late James Hamm; cherished sister of Kari (Xavier), Dawn, Jacki, Terrie, Donna, and Steve; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews; and dearest dog mommy of...
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Richard Blair Lamer
June 10, 2021
Richard Blair Lamer, 73, June 10, 2021, lifelong resident of Southwest Side of Chicago-Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Beloved husband of Cindy nee Zelasko; loving father of Tammie (Chris) Dunworth, Dough L. Lamer, and the late Richard Blair Lamer, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Krystal, Taylor, and Logan; and great-grandfather of Blair and Harmony; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews,...
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Lorenzo Aguilar
June 8, 2021
Lorenzo Aguilar, 65, June 8, 2021, longtime resident of Chicago's Little Village Neighborhood. Beloved husband of Maria Oliva Aguilar; cherished father of Juan Carlos (Gloria) Oros, Benito (Rosario) Oros, and Rosa Maria (Cristo) Santos; adored grandfather of 6 girls and 6 boys, and great grandpa of 4 girls and 3 boys; son of the late Jorge and Amparo Hernandez Aguilar and fond brother of 12!
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Christine Waszak
June 6, 2021
Christine Waszak, 70, June 6, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest Side
of Chicago. Adored daughter of the later Walter and Veronica Sajczuk Waszak;
cherished sister of Irene (Damian, Sr.) Rodriguez; beloved aunt of Rebecca
(Thomas) Kettler and Damian Rodriguez, Jr. (Cythia Aquino); great aunt of
Neya, Liam Rodriguez. Special thanks to her friend and neighbor Paras
Bhattal for always...
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Kathleen Dutkiewicz
June 3, 2021
Kathleen Dutkiewicz, nee Luckie, 70, June 3, 2021, longtime resident of the
Southwest Side of Chicago-West Lawn neighborhood. Beloved wife of Raymond
Dutkiewicz; loving mother of Mary (Michael) Riegert and Ann (Richard)
Glavan; cherished grandmother of Thomas, Michael Andrew, Mark, and Matthew;
dear sister of Robert (Kathleen) Luckie, Emile (Patti) Luckie, and the late
Martin (Robin) Luckie;...
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Pedro Oregel Cervantes
June 2, 2021
Pedro Oregel Cervantes, 41, June 2, 2021, Resident of Gonzales, LA, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Maria Soledad Ruiz and adored father of Lizette Orejel. Loving son of Maria Carmen Cervantes Manzo and the late Jose Oregel. Pedro was a devoted brother of Jose (Maria) Orejel. He was loved by his niece Bianca Orejel, his friends and all who knew him. Pedro loved spending time with his...
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Charles Anthony Darnell
March 10, 1944 - May 31, 2021
Charles Anthony Darnell, 77, born March 10, 1944, died May 31, 2021,
lifetime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago - of West Lawn
neighborhood, born and raised in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, devoted
Husband of the late Patricia A. Darnell, son of the late Hedwig Halper and
the late Louis Thomas Halper; survived by his dearly beloved Son Gregory
Darnell and his wife Tina,...
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Elvera "Vera" Jedlowski
May 30, 2021
Elvera "Vera" Jedlowski, 58, May 30, 2021, lifelong resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago; resident of Garfield Ridge neighborhood for over 30 years, having grown up in Brighton Park; beloved wife of Glenn Jedlowski; devoted and proud mother of Emily Jedlowski; dear daughter of the late James and Guadalupe Diaz Cahue; loving sister of Diana (Mark) Crudo and James Cahue; devoted daughter in...
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Virginia Maher
May 27, 2021
Virginia Maher, nee Greene, May 27, 2021, loving wife of 47 years to Ed
Maher; loving mother of Eddie (Brie) Maher, Megan (Tom) Frankino and Pat
(Shannon) Maher; beloved "G" of Camden, Jack, Colin, Emerson and Brooks;
dear sister of Mary Ellen (Bill) Hoffman, Liz (Dan) Fox and Bob (Lisa)
Greene. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Retired from District 204 after...
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Jack Liu
April 3, 1953 - May 22, 2021
Jack Liu
April 3, 1953 - May 22, 2021
Jack was the most loving husband to Vickie and the best father to Alexandra
and Rebecca. He adored his grandchildren Rex and Brigitte and cherished
family dogs Silver, King Kong, Junior, Blazer, and his favorite, Oreo. Jack
was a devoted dentist who loved his patients and served free clinics all
through his life. He was a proud member of the...
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Joseph E. Paryla
May 21, 2021
Joseph E. Paryla, 56, May 21, 2021, of Oak Lawn, lifetime resident of the Southwest Side Chicago- born and raised in the Gage Park neighborhood, devoted son of Edna Hagerman Paryla and the late Walter E. Paryla; survived by his dearly beloved fiancée, Donna Bezak, and her children, Dave, Little Al, Michelle, and Kari; loving brother of Patricia Green (Mitch Stankiewicz) and Wanda Paryla; dear...
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Ramón Rodriguez-Ramirez
May 19, 2021
Ramón Rodriguez-Ramirez, 72, May 19, 2021, longtime resident of the
Southwest Side of Chicago, Brighton Park neighborhood; Beloved husband of Juana, nee Reyna; loving father of Fabian (Melba) Reyna, Jose (Annette)
Rodriguez, and Juan Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of Nathan Reyna, David
Rogel, Miley Reyna, Michael Rodriguez, and Bianca Rodriguez; dear brother of
Tomas Rodriguez, Milo...
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Juan Gonzalez
May 16, 2021
Juan Roberto Gonzalez, 52, May 16, 2021, of Cicero, IL. Beloved husband of
Fabiola Dominguez; loving father of Roberto (Karina) Gonzalez, Estefani
Gonzalez, Christopher Gonzalez, Alejandra Gonzalez, and Diana Gonzalez;
cherished grandfather of Dayanaris Alanna Gonzalez, Lukas Jose Gonzalez,
Leonel Gael Palacios, Sebastian Alexander Palacios, and one on the way,
Ellie Palacios; dear brother...
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Manuel Quijano-Cuenca
May 13, 2021
Manuel Quijano-Cuenca, 79, May 13, 2021, longtime resident of the West Side
of Chicago- Pilsen neighborhood, dearly beloved husband of Raquel Quijano;
devoted father of Paula (Javier) Urbina, Ernesto Quijano, Eduardo
(Magdalena) Quijano, Jessica (Abraham) Carlos, and Manuel Quijano, Jr.;
loving grandfather of Vanessa Urbina, Astrid (Javier) Garcia, Eduardo
Quijano, Jr., Iris Quijano,...
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Maricela "Chela" Alonzo
May 11, 2021
Maricela "Chela" Alonzo, nee Ramirez, 70, May 11, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-West Lawn neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late Hilario Alonzo; loving mother of Joseph (Monica) Losiak, Michelle (Alberto) Losiak, Robert (Tara) Losiak, late Lisa Losiak, and Monica Alonzo; cherished grandmother of Christina Juarez (fiancé Jason Rojas), Jordan (Marissa) Losiak, Edward...
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Cristian "Litty Montana" Olvera
May 11, 2021
Cristian V. "Litty Montana" Olvera, 28, May 11, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood; beloved son of Carlos Olvera Sr., and Teresa Hernandez; loving brother of Carlos Olvera, Jr., Ashlyn Cano, David Cano, and Axel Cano; cherished godson of Adrian (Julianna) Cano; dearest best friend of Xavier Hernandez.
Crisitian was a local DJ at local bars,...
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Rhonda G. Sullivan
May 8, 2021
Rhonda G. Sullivan, 45, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on May 8, 2021, after an active recovery, and lost her courageous battle with breast cancer. Loving fiancé and life partner of Mark Bailey; beloved daughter Patricia Divinny nee Gallagher; loving sister and best friend of Erin (Gil "Junior") Lewis; cherished aunt of Jordan and Bailey Garvin and great-aunt of Rowan, Rori and Reagan...
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Chance Richard Sula
May 8, 2021
Chance Richard Sula, 26, May 8, 2021 born in raised in the Humboldt Park
neighborhood, most recent living on the Southwest Side in the Garfield Ridge
neighborhood. Chance was the beloved son of Angelina Gonzalez and cherished
brother of Maria Ramos, Yari Ramos, Marie Sula, Allison Rasho, Tony Rasho,
Alan Rasho, Miguel Acevedo, and Anthony Acevedo. He was adored by his
nieces and nephews,...
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Betty Magda
May 7, 2021
Betty Magda, 91, May 7, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest Side of
Chicago- of Chicago Lawn neighborhood, devoted mother of Connie, Pamela
(Raymond) Zidarich, and Maria (Kevin) Murphy; loving grandmother of Raymond
Zidarich, Todd (Julie) Murphy, James Evers, and Jeanine (Dylan) Shumaker;
dear great grandmother of Hayden Merrick, Carmine Murphy, and Seamus Murphy.
Services at CENTRAL...
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Doreen A. Marin
May 1, 2021
Doreen A. Marin, nee Kenefick, 63, a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed
away on May 1, 2021. Devoted wife of Edwin Marin Sr.; loving mother of
Edwin Marin Jr.; beloved sister of Karen Walsh and Denise Provenzano;
cherished aunt of Neal (Kim) Kruchten, Carrie (Brian) Moore, Michael (Trish)
Kruchten, Jamie Gahan, Sam (Deborah) Provenzano, and Nick Provenzano. Doreen
was preceded in death by...
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Saul Calderon
April 27, 2021
Sal Calderon passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. Beloved husband and
best friend to Graciela Calderon for 30 years; loving father to Saul
Calderon, Jr., Saul Reyes, Roger Calderon, Marco Calderon, Leticia Reyes,
Jesus Vega, and Joshua Calderon; beloved brother-in-law, brother,
grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
Sal was kind, loving, and warm-hearted. He was...
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Jose G. Castro
September 5, 1969 - April 26, 2021
Jose G. Castro, was born on September 5, 1969 and passed away on April 26,
2021, at the age of 51; lifelong resident of the Southwest Side of
Chicago-Clearing neighborhood; devoted husband of Patricia Tinoco; loving
step-father of Aracely, George, and Dainiela; beloved son of Maria V.
Acecbedo and the late Gilberto Castro; cherished brother of Olivia Castro
and Carlos Castro (fianceé Andrea...
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Rosemary Accettura
April 26, 2021
Rosemary Accettura, 91, April 26, 2021, lifetime resident of the South Side,
of Hickory Hills, beloved wife of the late Pasquale Accettura; loving mother
of Rocco Accettura (late) and Steve Accettura; cherished grandmother of
Stevie Rose, Samantha Jean, Sheltse Nicole, and Anthony Accettura ;
great-grandmother of Ava Rose, Vivian Grace, and Niyah Nicole; also survived
by her dear friend,...
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Melissa Adriana Rodriguez
April 25, 2021
Melissa Adriana Rodriguez, 32, April 25, 2021, lifetime resident of Chicago, of Garfield Ridge neighborhood, loving partner and life companion of Andreas Ruiz; cherished mother of Emily, Emilio, and Ella Ruiz; beloved daughter of Antonio and Sanjuana Ramirez Rodriguez; devoted sister of Juan C. (Erika) Rodriguez, Aracely (Mark) Knapp, Israel Rodriguez, Noemi Rodriguez, Stephanie (Benito) Oros,...
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Elizabeth Marie Marleau-Durkin
April 20, 2021
Elizabeth Marie Marleau-Durkin, 50, April 20, 2021, lifetime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago - Clearing neighborhood, devoted mother of James Durkin (Tiffany Miller, fiancée), Jamie Durkin, and Jessica Durkin; loving daughter of Diana and the late Robert Marleau; beloved fiancée of Thomas Mosqueda; loving sister of Belinda Jorzak; proud grandmother of Keaton Crosby Miller, Damian...
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Anthony Larios
April 19, 2021
Anthony Larios, 48, April 19, 2021, lifelong resident of Chicago, devoted partner of Nicole Booth; loving father of Anthony Larios Jr, Alyssa Larios, and Michael Larios; beloved son of the late Armando and Ann Larios, nee Johnson; cherished brother of Michael Larios and the late Tammy M. Larios; dearest uncle of many.
Anthony was a fun loving and outgoing person. He was and avid Star Wars fan...
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Pedro Jose Cruz
April 10, 2021
Pedro Jose Cruz, 40, April 10, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest side
of Chicago, Bogan neighborhood; dear husband of Angelica Marmolejo Cruz;
devoted father of Israel L. Cruz, late Pedro M. Cruz, Aiden Cruz, and Emily
Y. Cruz; cherished son of Pedro Jose Cruz, Jr., and the late Yolanda Rivera
Cruz; devoted brother of Michael Cruz, and fun-loving uncle and friend to
many. Pedro was...
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Kevin C. Trentz
April 4, 2021
Kevin C. Trentz
Age 32, a resident of Chicago, Burbank, formerly of Canaryville, passed away
unexpectedly on April 4, 2021. Loving husband of Samantha Trentz (Clancy);
dearest "dog dad" of Harley and Sydney; devoted son of Charles "Chuck" and
Linda Trentz (Bandemer); cherished brother of Kyle Trentz and Kelly (Robert)
Richter; uncle of Ava and Rylie Richter; adoring grandson of Laverne...
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Javier Vazquez
April 2, 2021
Javier Vazquez, 54, April 2, 2021, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Back of the Yards neighborhood, where Javier was proud to have grown up, recently of Clearing neighborhood, dearly beloved husband of Belinda Cortez Vazquez; cherished father of Kaelan J. Vazquez and Ethan J. Vazquez, whose care Javier was lovingly dedicated to; devoted son of Agapito and Emma Santos Vazquez; dear...
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Mary P. Harper
April 1, 2021
Mary P. Murray Harper, 88, April 1, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest
Side of Chicago - Garfield Ridge neighborhood, beloved wife of the late
Frederick Harper; loving mother of Patrick Harper; cherished sister of John
Murray.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Mary Gibbons Murray;
her children, Frederick Charles Harper, Jr. and Pamela Harper; and sisters,
...
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Ruben Campos
March 31, 2021
Ruben Campos, 50, March 31, 2021 in Mexico, resident of the Southwest Side
of Chicago-West Lawn neighborhood. He is survived by his loving children,
Ruben Campos (Manny Solis), Krystal Campos (Naiel Mohammad), Stephanie
Campos, Sophia Campos, and the late Kevin Campos; cherished grandfather of
Alexavier, Natalie, Selma, Malik, Hanan, and Musa; dear brother of Francisco
Campos, Blanca (Omar)...
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Georgia K. Skentzos
March 31, 2021
Georgia K. Skentzos, nee Nikolopoulos, 85, March 31, 2021, longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, loving wife of the
late Konstantinos Skentzos; beloved mother of Christina (Kevin) Mannion, Gina (Bill) Stopka, George Skentzos, and Nick (late Sherri) Skentzos; beloved grandmother of Tracy (Samuel Becker) Mannion, Joey (Ashley White) Stopka, Billy Stopka, Hailey...
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Bradford L. Cole
March 30, 2021
Bradford "Brad" L. Cole, 81, March 30, 2021, of Homewood IL, formerly of
Chicago, beloved husband of Carmen Cole, nee Lopez; loving stepfather of
Carmen B. Vargas and Luis A. (Sonia) Vargas, Jr; cherished grandfather of
Melissa (Francisco) Montes, Roxanne Gomez, Lino Vargas, Lisette Vargas,
Victoria Vargas, and his grand-puppies, Bruno and Brewski a.k.a. "Hondo." He
was preceded in death by...
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Joellen "jo" Tobias
March 29, 2021
Joellen "Jo" Tobias, nee Bugas, 72, March 29, 2021, a lifelong resident of
Chicago, loving mother of Antonia "Toni" (Will) Lopez and Anastacia "Stacey"
(Favio) Reyes; cherished grandmother of Nathaniel, Paul, Jessica, Jackie,
and Jacob; great-grandmother of Isaac; also survived by Domingo Tobias Jr.
Preceded in death by her parents, Steven and Marguerite Walz Bugas; and one
brother James ...
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Annette Laux
March 27, 2021
Annette Laux, 36, March 27, 2021, of Indiana, formerly of theSouth Side of
Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, where she grew up; beloved daughter of
Tina Noonan and the late David Charles Laux; loving step-daughter of Lisa
Laux Morgan, James Morgan, and Jake Noonan; devoted sister of Lizzy Laux,
James Johnston, David Laux, Michael Dougan, Lauren Noonan, and Tera Noonan.
Preceded in death by...
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Mary Helen (Petrik) Kiska
March 22, 2021
Mary Helen Kiska (Petrik)
Age 90, resident of Chicago, Clearing neighborhood, passed away on March 22,
2021 surrounded by her beloved family. Loving mother of Mary Jane (Mike)
Champion, Janice Kiska, Jerome (Kathy) Kiska, Joseph Kiska, Jeffrey Kiska,
Joanne (Jim) Kappel, Mary Ann (Tony) Dudek, and Lisa (Mike) Winn; cherished
grandmother of Jenny, Debbie (Dave), Kim, Jason, Jessica, Philip,...
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Leonard J. Wierz
March 19, 2021
Age 85, a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on March 19, 2021.
Beloved husband of Anita Wierz (Kuras); dear brother-in-law of Maggie (late
Paul) Kuras, Christine (William) Bartgen, and Mark (Carol) Kuras; fond uncle
of numerous cherished nieces and nephews.
Leonard was preceded in death by his loving brothers, the late Edward
(Joyce) Wierz and the late Dr. John (Dolores) Wierz....
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