Obituaries

Diana Wiencek

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...

Marie Salem

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...

Ernesto Gomez

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.

Sarah Phifer

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...

Estelle Damore

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,...

Ricardo "Rick" Lopez

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....

Bernardino Alonso

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...

Etelvina Herrera

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...

Edward Goetz,Sr.

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)...

Linda Cole

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...

Rosemary Akers

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...

Genevieve "Gene" Weissensel

Jul 25, 2020

Linda Duddleston

Jul 21, 2020

Linda L. Duddleston (nee Madera), age 68, passed away July 21, 2020. She was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and late Dorothy (nee Wisniewski) Madera;loving mother of Rochelle (Kevin) Krieter, David, and the late Joseph (Jen); loving grandmother of Victoria, Faith, Ava, and Colton; great-grandmother of Alena;loving companion of the late Michael Kingston, Sr; loving sister of...

Barbara Pickert

Jul 17, 2020

Barbara J. Pickert, nee Glowicki, beloved wife of the late William C.P.D.; loving mother of William (late Donna), Patricia (Jerome) Barzydlo, and Robert Sr. (Angela); dear grandmother of Amanda (Chad), Billie Marie, and Bob Jr.; great-grandmother of Mark; fond sister of Richard (Betty), the late Alex, late Sonny, and late Ken; aunt and friend of many.

Barbara was...

Irene Toras

Jul 15, 2020

Irene Patricia Toras began her ascent to Heaven on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 at the age of 70. She came to earth October 10,1949 in Midlothian, Illinois via Thomas and Evelyn Noonan. She was married to John Peter Toras and the loving mother of three children: Jeremy, Jason, and Jennifer. Sister to:: Thomas, Terrence, Kathleen, and Robert. Grandmother to:...

Ronald Krolczyk

Jul 8, 2020

Ronald Joseph Krolczyk, 65, of Mesquite,Nevada, passed away on July 8,2020.  Born in Chicago to his late parents Joseph and Josephine Krolczyk, his childhood was spent in both Texas and primarily in the Bridgeport neighborhood, graduating De La Salle High School in 1973.  Ron is survived by his sister Karen (Michael) Hosman, and nieces Tara Michelle Hosman (god-daughter), Claire Ella...

Robert Gecas

Jul 1, 2020

Robert D, Gecas was the beloved son of the late Peter and late Bernice (nee Narvsis). He was a Korean War Army veteran and will be buried with full military honors Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Friends are invited to attend the services and should meet at the cemetery...

Thomas Skierkiewicz

Jun 19, 2020

Thomas W. Skierkiewicz, a Korean Army Veteran, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Mackowiak); loving father of Donna Beaver, Thomas (Dawn), and the late John; daughter of the heart Denise Marbone: grandfather of Kristin Beaver, late John Beaver, Tony Jimenez, Jakob Mikolajczyk, and Julee Beaver; cherished brother, fond uncle and cousin of many.

Visitation Monday, June 22 from...

Gerald Kubish

Jun 10, 2020

Gerald C. Kubish, a Viet Nam Army Veteran, died June 10, 2020. He was the beloved son of the late Ernest and late Ethel (nee Schelhaus); brother of the late Joan; fond cousin of Kenneth Kubish; and loving nephew of the late William and late Lillian Kubish. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. All services are private.

William Keating

Jun 6, 2020

William R. Keating, the beloved husband of Viola (nee Jandik) "Mrs. Vi" passed away Saturday. He was the father of Susan, Kathleen, William (Marge), and Daniel (Dawn); brother of Charles (Pam) Andersen; grandfather to Kristine, Katrinna, Jennifer, and Alison; great-grandfather to 7.

William was a Korean War Marine Staff Sergeant veteran, secretary of the American Legion Post...