Obituaries

Nov 17, 2020

Caroline Barry passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago and is the daughter of the late Stanley and late Josephine Polivaitis; loving mother of Joanne Calabrese,Daniel Skinner, Suzette, and Christopher; dear grandmother of Jamie Root, late Melissa Gowan, Jeanell Gowan, and Deanna Gowan;great grandmother of Nicholas, Jada, Abia, Francesca, late Giovanni,...

Nov 13, 2020

Linda Hammersmith, age 56, of Chicago, IL passed away November 13th, 2020. She was born April 27, 1964 to Edward and Margaret Hammersmith. She always joked her birthday was August 15th so she could celebrate in warm weather!

Linda was with her loved one, Jim Scott, of 35 years, and had one daughter, Angela Scott (31). She...

Nov 12, 2020

Margaret Hernandez (nee Mesa), passed away November 12, 2020. She is the beloved wife of Vincent Sr.; loving mother of Theresa, Vincent Jr. (Barbara),Manuel (late Michelle), Sylvia, late Rudy, Frank, John,Debra Hernandez,  and Nancy (Wally) Dulkowski; dear grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 12; loving sister to Victoria (late Tom), late Ralph Jr. (Leslie),Esther, and Lydia (Ricky);loving aunt to many...

Oct 21, 2020

Mildred A. (Millie) McCann

Beloved daughter of the late Fred and Mildred McCann (nee Phelan). Loving sister of  Joanne, Mary Kay, Robert (Pat), Michael(Mary Ann) and Karen (Les) Ross. Devoted aunt to Scott Kacynski, Alyssa (Adam) Anderson, Jason Sanke (Geneva), Pamela Kizior and Daniel Kizior. Cherished great-aunt to Bryan Kacynski, Joseph, Caitlyn and Emily Anderson, Tessa and...

Oct 19, 2020

Nicholas  Rastenis

November 8, 1979-October 19, 2020

Nicholas Rastenis ("Nick"), age 40, of Chicago, Illinois, unexpectedly passed on October 19, 2020. An indescribably devastating loss.

Nick, precious husband to Kerri Swiatnicki, beloved son to John and Judy (nee Trzaskus), and dear nephew of Jerry Rastenis. He studied set design at the University of...

Oct 6, 2020

Charles (Chuck) W. Fletcher

Beloved son of the late William C. and Jeanette (LaPorta) Fletcher. Charles is the loving brother of the late William (late Sheila), late Anthony (late Margaret), and Barbara (Jack) Atterberry . Loving cousin to Johnny and Louise Marano . Dear uncle...

Oct 4, 2020

Krukowski, Eugene "Crooksie", WWII Navy veteran, beloved husband of the late Delores (nee Joswick); loving father of Carol (David) Szupinski, late Ramona, Denise (late Dennis) Coughlin, Gena (Brian) Sonnenberg, and Geno (Val); dear Grandpa of Georgiana, Shaun, Dennis Jr., Nica, Tara, Eric, and Jenna; Great Grandpa of Dylan Gianna, Addison, Ava, Becky, Joe, Tyler, and Nico; Uncle of Marietta...

Oct 4, 2020

Esteban Garcia passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020. He was born on November 28 , 1925 in San Pedro, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Jose Isabel Garcia and Consuelo Sanchez and was the eldest son of 11 children. Married to Matilde, they had 13 children, Juan (deceased), Maria ( Francisco), Eustaquio (Petra), Gaudencio (Ofelia),Tomasa (Anwar), Maria de Jesus( Enrique),...

Oct 3, 2020

Diana Wiencek, nee King, was the beloved wife of Timothy; loving daughter of the late Glen and late Lorraine King; fond daughter-in-law of Rosemarie Wiencek; sister-in-law to Aaron and Darron Wiencek; loving aunt of Daniel and many nieces and nephews. Diana was a great friend to many.

She grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood and was a...

Sep 18, 2020

Marie A. Salem, nee Paulauskis, age 94, died September 18, 2020 at her home in Chicago. She is the  beloved wife of the late Willie.

Mrs. Salem was born on Octocer 8, 1929 in Centralia, Illinois to Margaret and William Paulauskis. Her family moved to Chicago soon after. Marie was a life-long resident of the Bridgeport neighborhood...

Sep 14, 2020

Ernesto E. Gomez died September 14, 2020 in Chicago. He was born in Mexico to the late Leopoldo and Late Maria. Ernie was the loving husband of the late Patronella "Penny" (nee Zvirblis). He worked for Vilmas Movers and will be fondly remembered. Interment is private.

Sep 14, 2020

Sarah Deborah Phifer, 41, of Beaumont, CA passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Sarah is survived by her mom (Debbie Phifer), sister (Heather Williams), nieces (Alex & Bailey Williams) and nephew (Gavin Williams); as well as her grandmother (Ruth DeForge ), uncles, aunts, and cousins. Sarah was very...

Sep 9, 2020

Estelle Jean Damore (Burgess, Brizzolara)

February 16, 1940 – September 9, 2020

Estelle Damore (Burgess, Brizzolara) passed away September 9, 2020, in the company of her loving son and daughter in law, John and Caryn Burgess, after a long illness. Born in Berwyn, Illinois to Frank and Jean Damore, Estelle had a passion for family,...

Aug 27, 2020

Ricardo "Rick" Lopez, age 52, passed away unexpectedly August 27, 2020. He was born in Mexico to Ramona and the late Rosendo Lopez and is the loving husband of Patricia (nee Medina); father of Ricardo Steven (Olivia), Martina (Casey), and Ashlee; brother of Luis (Cynthia), Eduardo (Anna), and Rosendo (Teresa); son-in-law of Linda Aquino; uncle; and friend of many....

Aug 15, 2020

Bernardino Alonso Espinosa (Berna or Benito) of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 86.  He was surrounded by his beautiful wife (Linda) and children, Angela Alonzo-Onate (Manny), Jesse Alonzo (Valencia), Rose Cavazos (George), Joe Alonzo (Laura), George Alonzo (Yolanda) and Veronica Ivan (Joe).  He was a proud and doting grandfather to Jesse...

Aug 14, 2020

Etelvina Herrera was born in Durango, Mexico. She came to the United States in July of 1969. She was the daughter of David and Rosalina Herrera and sister to Jesus, Odila, Uvaldo, Clementina and David. She was an aunt to Karla, Jaime, Eduardo, Brent, Brion and Isabela.  She was friendly and full of life. We love you and will...

Aug 13, 2020

Goetz, Sr., Edward J., Korean Air Force veteran, beloved husband of the late Christine; loving father of Elizabeth (Jose), Edward Jr. (Irene), and Sulynne; grandfather of Victor and Richard; brother of the late Joseph (late Sophie), late John (late Helen),late Steve, late Ignatius (late Evelyn), late Frank (late Frieda), late Sophie (late Ted) Radziwon, & late Annie (late Joseph)...

Aug 13, 2020

Linda Cole, the beloved daughter of the late George Cole and late Gertrude (nee Bartkowski) Cole O'Meara, died August 13, 2020. She is the fond sister of Edward and Judy, sister in law, aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Family and friends will gather Monday, September 28, 2020  at 11:00 a.m.at Memory Garden Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Anenue, Arlington...

Aug 8, 2020

Rosemary A. Akers, age 90, (nee Korenkiewicz), was the beloved wife of the late Raymond, Sr.; loving mother of Raymond Jr. (Amy), Jane (late Tullio) Infelise, and Mary Akers (long time friend of Elmer Mestrovic); dear grandmother of Tullio Jr. (Dawn), Genevieve (Lionell), Raymond Anthony, Matthew, and Victoria; sister of the late Sophie (late Felix) Rucki, late Florence (late...

Jul 25, 2020