Obituaries

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...

David Brost

Jun 4, 2020

David Brost, beloved husband of Elayne (nee Cavanaugh); father of James (Suzanne) and John (Fonda); loving Grandpa of Samantha, Valerie, Sophia, and Megan; brother of Judith (Carey) Songailo, the late Mary Ann Konow, and late Suzanne Moffat; uncle of many nieces and nephews. David was a lifelong parishioner of St. Barbara, as well as a handyman and woodworker. Family...

Nancy Ejka

May 26, 2020

Ejka,Nancy I. (nee Mlyniec), beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Angela (Michael) Magee and Steven; dear grandma of Ian and Abigail Magee; fond sister of Angeline (Lawrence), Donald (late Consuelo), Frank (Mari), Paulette (Edward), and Michael (Margaret); dear aunt and friend of many. Nancy was a member of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Seniors, Bridgeport Seniors,...

Maria Villazana

May 14, 2020

Visitation for Maria Gloria Villazana will be Friday morning, May 22nd  from 9-11:00 am at Walter Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago. with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Due to the circumstances surrounding the Covid 19 pandemic, attendence will be limited to 10 people. Face masks are required, as well as social distancing. Thank you for your cooperation....

Ann Gauden

May 8, 2020

Ann H. Gauden, nee Tarasiewicz, beloved wife of the late Walter, was the loving mother of Maryann and Carol; dear godmother and aunt of Helen Gerlowski; fond sister of the late Casey, late Roman, and late Antoinette "Toni" (late Steve) Szafranski; aunt and friend of many.

Ann had just celebrated her 101st birthday in April! She loved ...

Ninfa Gonzalez

Apr 28, 2020

Ninfa Gonzalez, nacio en Michoacan Mexico el 7 de Junio y fallecio en su hogar en Chicago a la edad de 65 años. Hija de Jose Maria y Juliana Gomez. Madre amorosa de Hector, Erica y Julie Gonzalez. Suegra de Marco Villalobos y Francisco Perez. Abuela amorosa de Dalia Villalobos, Jocelyn Villalobos, Ricardo Perez, Ethan Perez, Nevaeh Gonzalez y Heaven...