Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Daniel Mark Hopkins, a retired Chicago Police officer, was married to the late Phyllis Spiegel; father of Daniel Patrick Hopkins, USN; grandfather; brother; uncle; and friend of many.

Family and friends will gather at 10:00 am Monday, November 18, 2024 at St. Mary Cemetery, 87th and Hamlin,  in Evergreen Park for Daniel's burial.

Eulogy for Daniel Mark Hopkins:

Good afternoon, family, friends, and...

Nov 4, 2024

 Robert "Rocky" Michael Rothenberger, a Vietnam Army veteran, was the beloved son of the late Charles and late Elizabeth (nee Rayborn); loving brother of Virginia "Virgie" (Eric) Floyhar, late Dorothy (John) McKee, and the late Charles; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and friend of many. He was a mentor to many.

Rocky was an avid paintballer, coach, and manager...

Nov 3, 2024

Oct 22, 2024

The celebrated artist Harvey Edwards, creator of the iconic image Leg Warmers, died peacefully, surrounded by family on October 22, 2024.

His life was devoted entirely to the artistic pursuit. He created photographs, paintings, and sculptures (and even wrote the occasional poem) uninterrupted from the time he shot his first roll of film at age twelve until several months before he...

Oct 16, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Victor Fazio, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, esteemed attorney, and cherished member of the Chicago community.

 Born in January 1940 to Peter Victor Fazio, Sr. and Marie Fazio, Peter was raised in a family with a rich legal heritage. His father was a long-time lawyer in Chicago—a...

Oct 14, 2024

 Sharon M. Datro, nee Stack, was the beloved wife of Patrick Learnahan CPD; loving Mom of Tommy and Stephanie; devoted Grandma of Vinny and Sophia; loving sister to Jim Stack and life-long friend to cousin Jackie; loving aunt of James (Little Jimmy) Stack, Jr.; daughter of the late George and late Adele Stack; and daughter-in-law of 103 year old Loretta...

Sep 15, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Maryann Januszewski was the beloved wife of Paul, and cherished mother of Francesca "Franny".

Family and friends will gather 9:00 am Saturday, August 17, 2024 at St. Barbara Church for visitation before a 10:00 am funeral mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  (773) 927-6424

Aug 10, 2024

Katherine Choy, 33, sadly left us on August 10, 2024. She was an intense friend-- a creative, kind soul, loved by all.

She joins her father, Wayland, and leaves behind her mother, Kari Ann, and siblings, Sarah, Adrian, and Christian.

Family and friends will gather Sunday, August 18, 2024  from 2- 6:00 pm at Walter Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W....

Aug 6, 2024

Jul 26, 2024

 Rose C. Stronczek, 101 years old, beloved wife of the late Fred. She and Fred were married May 7, 1950 for 51 years, until he died in 2001. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and late Catherine (nee Mitus) Pyznarski; sister of the late Bernice (late Walter) Zawacki; late Helen (late Bruno) Synal; late Ann (late John) Rzasa;...

Jul 16, 2024

Ray J. Smolinski, 96, was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Zombek); loving father of Katherine (late Edmund, Jr.) Krugler and Raymond Jr.; dear grandfather of Kathy (Brian) and Frank (Gretchen);cherished great-grandfather of Cheryl, Frank Jr., Kaitlin, Kevin Jr., Nick, and Alex. He was the son of the late Frank Sr. and late Julia, preceded in death by...

Jul 11, 2024

James Lozano, 94, of Chicago, IL, succumbed to ALS on July 11, 2024. Husband of the late Rachel (nee Gomez). Loving brother of the late Leonard Lozano, the late Clemencia Pacheco and the late Charlie Lozano. James is survived by his sons, Vincent D. Lozano (Jeanine), Victor A. Lozano (Sandra), and Daughter, Mercedes Lozano nee Corona (Candance) and Stepfather to...

May 21, 2024

Vanessa Marie Begovich passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Chicago. She was mother to Jayden and niece of Victoria Otte. Vanessa was the daughter of Lena and the late Anthony Begovich.Vanessa left us early but will always be in our hearts. Family and friends will gather Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00pm for a celebration of life...

May 9, 2024

Donald “Don” R. Bereta, aged 74, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Chicago, IL. He was born on November 13, 1949, in Chicago. Donald is the son of the late Joseph Bereta and Charlotte Kolakowski of Poland. He was a beloved father, brother, significant other, friend, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time...

Apr 26, 2024

Dolores "Dolly" F. Siwinski,(nee Staszak), beloved wife of the late John; mother of Marsha  "Marcy" (Larry) Kamuda, late Phillip (Debbie), and late Thomas. She has 5 grandchildren: Lisa (Mike), Tracy, Rachel ( Gary), Tony (Vince), and Phil; and 2 great-grandchildren: Nick and Jameson.Family and friends will gather Friday, May 3, 2024, 10:30 am for a funeral mass at St. Mary...

Apr 24, 2024

David Abraham Samuel Ankoor, aged 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.Born on October 9, 1959, in Shamshabad, India, David was the eldest son of Abraham and Chandraleela Ankoor. He is survived by a loving family in India, his mother, Chandraleela; sister, Louise; brothers, Timothy, Raju, and Johnathan; and nephew, Daniel. He was preceded in death...

Apr 19, 2024

Allan J. Petrulis, a Vietnam Army veteran and retired CFD, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (nee Kelley); father of Bryan (Jayme), Aaron Sr, (Carrie), Scott (Becky); step-father of Kevin McSweeney and Theresa (Jeff) Aron; grandfather of 8; brother-in-law of John (Anna) Kelley, Joseph (late Jeannie) Kelley, late Diane, late Frankie, and the...

Apr 15, 2024

Terrence Lee Shinkus, born in Chicago, passed away April 15 in Gilbert, Arizona.  The 76 year old Vietnam Army veteran was the beloved husband of Pamela (nee Wisniewski); and son of the late Eugene and late Adele (nee Kaminski).Family and friends will gather for a graveside burial Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30 am in Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 South Archer...

Apr 11, 2024

Robert "Ducky" Beach Murray, National Guard veteran, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Hector and late Madeline (nee Beach); husband of Gloria "Coco" and the late Elaine  "Cookie"; the beloved father of the late Patricia Lynn, Robert, late William B, Michael C. Sr. (Cheryl Perritz), Cynthia (Daniel) Monaco,...