Obituaries

Irene Zima

Irene Zima

Feb 7, 2021

Irene Rita Zima was the beloved daughter of the late Jospeh and late Catherine (nee Szepanski) and the loving sister of  the late Mary, Josephine, Walter, Al, Bruno, Charlotte, Bernice, Carol, Pauline, Stanley, and Harriette; the fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a friend of many.

Irene was a die-hard Cubs fan and attended a...

Edward Gensiorski

Edward Gensiorski

Feb 7, 2021

Edward A. Gensiorski. beloved son of the late Michael and late Pauline (nee Madej); loving brother of Helen, Margaret Bialek, Estelle "Stash" Rejniak, the late Irene Pocius, and late Ann Kroulaidis; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews; friend of many.

A former resident of Bridgeport and Oak Lawn. Ed served in the Army during the Korean War. He was...

James "Big Jim" Paske, Jr.

James "Big Jim" Paske, Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

 

James “Big Jim” “Slim” Paske, passed away peacefully at 2:30pm on Saturday December 11th. He went to be with the Lord at the age of 59 years old. 

 

Jim was born August 27th, 1962. He was raised in Chicago, IL in the neighborhood of canaryville where he went to St. Gabriel’s School. He joined the United States Navy...

Laima Marchewka

Laima Marchewka

Feb 7, 2021

Laima M. Marchewka, nee Giedraitis, beloved wife of the late Rich; loving mother of Dawnmarie (Bob) Koska and Rich (Denise) Marchewka; loving grandmother of Heather, Danielle and Troy Koska, and Talia and Kylie Marchewka. Laima and Rich owned Joe and Rich Grocery in Bridgeport for over 40 years. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 3-9:00 pm and Wednesday, December...

Cheryl Gilhooly

Cheryl Gilhooly

Feb 7, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly suddenly, beloved mother of Ryan J. Gilhooly (Alexandra) and Whitney C. Sykes (Justin).  Loving daughter of Charlene C. and the late Thomas J. Gilhooly.  Devoted grandmother of Skyler, Justin Jr., Colton, Oakley and Rowan.  Loving sister of Brian (Diana) Gilhooly and Kristen (Raymond) Garcia.  Loving aunt of Keith, Kurt, Keon and Ian.  Loving niece of several aunts...

Michael Frugoli

Michael Frugoli

Feb 7, 2021

Michael John Frugoli, 56, long time resident of Bridgeport, passed away Sept 2, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  He loved sports and the outdoors.  He enjoyed softball as well as a good game of pool. Mike was the youngest son of the late Robert & Dorothy Frugoli.  He is survived by his children, Michael Alfred (Jessica), Lauren Marie...

Mary Sherman

Mary Sherman

Feb 5, 2021

Mary F. Sherman, nee Santiago, beloved wife of Matthew Sherman; loving mother of Melissa (Kevin) Ryan and Joseph (Megan) Sherman; devoted grandmother of Emily Ryan, Ethan Ryan, Joseph Sherman and James Sherman; dear daughter of the late Luis Santiago and Dolores (nee Castillo) Santiago Weber; loving sister of Luis (Debbie) Santiago, Irene (Richard) Stephens, Dr. Julio (Dr. Kristin) Santiago,...

Patricia Ziolkowski

Patricia Ziolkowski

Jan 27, 2021

Patricia Ziolkowski, nee Glass,was the beloved wife of  the late Vincent J.; loving mother of Vincent P. (Cheryl), Susan Klein, and Christopher (Julie); dear Nanny Pat of Jordan,Graham, Emma, Evan, and Claire; sister of Jim, Dina, Beryl, Roy, and Barbara; aunt and friend of many.

Mrs. Pat was the beloved kindergarten teacher at St. Mary of Perpetual...

Hermelinda Parra

Hermelinda Parra

Jan 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Hermelinda (Martinez) Parra. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kathleen Mazienis

Kathleen Mazienis

Jan 19, 2021

Kathleen Haryasz Mazienis, age 73, of Willow Springs, IL and born in Chicago, IL. The family of Kathleen are honoring her life recently lost on January 19, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Edmund and Gertrude Haryasz. Kathy was a valued employee of York High School, Elmhurst and Flagg Creek Golf Course, Countryside, IL.  She will be sadly missed...

Paul Goslawski

Paul Goslawski

Jan 12, 2021

Paul S. Goslawski, passed away January 12, 2021. He is survived by three brothers Phillip (Marianne), Thomas (Laura McDonough), and Alan Anthony (Ruth Robertson). Paul is the loving son of the late Stanley and late Adeline (nee Laskowski); dear brother of the late Leonard (Marcia) and late Dr. Lawrence (Dorothy), fond uncle of many.

Visitation will be...

William Anderson, Jr.

William Anderson, Jr.

Jan 10, 2021

William Fowler Anderson,Jr., U.S. Army Veteran, was the son of the late William Sr. and late Vera Dawn. He was the father of William (Mindy) Anderson III, Ashley and Molly Anderson; grandfather of Ella, Sawyer, Lillian, Areli, Joann, and William IV; fond brother of Terry Nero and Dawna Altes. Bill was a member of the V.F.W. Bridgeport Post #5079....

Raul Ruiz Alanis

Raul Ruiz Alanis

Jan 4, 2021

Raul Ruiz Alanis, born in Mexico to Austreberto Ruiz Palacios and Alberta Alanis Soto, passed away January 4, 2021 in Chicago. His visitation will be from 2-5:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2021. His burial will be in Mexico.

Marcella Chavez

Marcella Chavez

Dec 24, 2020

Marcella Chavez is the loving mother of Daniel Chavez and Edward (Lorena) Romero, and devoted grandmother of Daniel Chavez Jr., Merrick Chavez, Joslyn Dusing, Edward Romero Jr., Jacob Romero, Isabel Romero, and Olivia Romero. She is the dear daughter of Tony Chavez and the late Alice; loving sister of Grace Amundsen,  Nadine Lopez, Carolyn (Robert) Lange, Adolph Chavez, the...

Juan Saenz

Juan Saenz

Dec 24, 2020

In Loving Memory

Juan José Saenz

November 7, 1959 – December 24, 2020

Juan José Saenz, 61 years of age, passed away on December 24, 2020 at UIC Hospital after a month-long battle with Covid-19.

Juan was born November 7, 1959...

James Rzasa

James Rzasa

Dec 20, 2020

James J. Rzasa, beloved son of Stanley and the late Evelyn (nee Bielak); dear brother of Robert. James was born June 2, 1954 and died peacefully December 20, 2020.

We ask family and friends to remember Jim in your prayers. INT. Private.

Luis Cedeno Urquiza

Luis Cedeno Urquiza

Dec 20, 2020

Luis David Cedeno Urquiza born December 27, 1973 died December 20, 2020. Mass of Christian burial Tuesday 9:30 am December 29, 2020 at St. Barbara Church. Internment St. Casimir Cemetery.

David Mata

David Mata

Dec 15, 2020

David (Dave) G Mata- better known as “Mata”

August 28,1959-December 15,2020

Dave was a dedicated father to his four children Rebecca, David, Jaclyn, and Edward, whom he shared with Lisa Considine. A devoted fiancé to Lisa Jett and a loving brother to Mario, Paul, and Yolanda.

His favorite hobbies were taking pictures, going...

Mary Novak

Mary Novak

Dec 1, 2020

A life long resident of Bridgeport, Mary, 95; was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Antonia Vitkovic and her beloved husband of 66 years Theodore “Ted” Novak.  A loving Mother, she is survived by sons Lance Novak of Hiawassee, GA and Wayne (Misako) Novak of Parkersburg, WV.  She leaves behind her dearest sister Ann Radivoy and nephews Ken...

Nemorio Estrada

Nemorio Estrada

Nov 19, 2020

Nemorio Estrada - better known as “Nemo” - passed away on November 19, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1943 in Jolla de Luna, S an Luis Potosi, Mexico to Pedro Estrada and Ramona Martinez. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

He loved pan dulce, gorditas, tamales, and corridos...