Obituaries

Nov 10, 2014

Smaldino, Darlene Catherine, nee Piorecki, beloved daughter of the late Walter and late Sophie (nee Heklowski); niece and cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 am at Pomierski & Son F.H.,1059 W. 32 nd St; Chicago, IL 60608, followed by 11:00am  Mass of Christian  burial at St. Barbara Church. INT.  Resurrection  Cemetery. www.pomierskifuneralhome.com (773)927-6424.

Oct 19, 2014

Ostapkowicz, Theresa  nee Winslow; Proprietor of  Winslow’s Lounge for many years. Beloved wife of the late Constantine “Cuddy”; dear mother of Cynthia (Kenneth) Mitchell; dear grandmother of Scott (Toni) Mitchell and Liz (Richard) DeLaurentis; loved great-grandmother to Brandon and Zachary Mitchell and Corey and Vince DeLaurentis; dearest sister of the late Frank (late Helen) Winslow, the late John...

Oct 14, 2014

An obituary is not available at this time for John T. Mehler, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 11, 2014

Sandra J. Vukelic,nee Hollis, beloved wife of Vince; loving mother of Melissa; beloved daughter of the late Richard and Margaret,  nee Ingrum;  dear sister of Richard (Trela), Linda (late Frank), David (Kathy), and Steven (Keli); loving aunt of Jason (Ashley), Ricky, Ruth, Olivia, Matthew, Dave, Karie,  Lynn, Amber, and Frank. She leaves behind her pets, Gertie, Hannah, Alex, Lambchop,...

Sep 7, 2014

Dorlé A. Pomierski, beloved daughter of Walter and Aurelia (Tomaszewski) Pomierski, Jr.; loving sister of Felice (Andrew) Allen, Michelle, Walter III (Brenda), and Thaddeus (Veronica); cherished aunt of Alex and Felicia Allen, Jasmine, Cassie, Ariel, and Brittany Pomierski. Dorlé first taught at St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School, then moved on to St. Barbara High School, and has...

Aug 11, 2014

Radaszewski, Virginia M., (nee Grabowski) beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Dale, Janice (James) Racinowski, and Gary (Karen); dear  grandmother of Jenna, Alex Klenenko,  Jeanine (Jose) Yepez, Shannon (Joe) Latham, Gary, Angela, Anthony, and Alec; great-grandmother of Noah, Cecilia and Kaylee; fond aunt, great-aunt, and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday 4-8:00 pm. Funeral Thursday 9:30am...

Aug 7, 2014

Judycki, Anthony G. “Pokie”, 92, World War II U.S. Army Corporal; beloved husband of the late Mary  “Molly”; loving father of Kenneth; dear grandfather of Eric Judycki and Theresa Trejo; great grand-Father of  Holly and Ethan Trejo, and Halston Judycki; brother of Steve, Raymond,  Edward, Eleanor Kuchta, Jean Plaszaj, Pearl Pafciak, Alice Moquezek, and Mildred Lewandowski; fond uncle; dear...

Aug 7, 2014

Lieske, Mark Christopher,loving father of Michelle,former husband of Teresa (Piechaczek);

beloved son of Hazel and the late Arthur; brother of Nicolette Orzech and the late Debbie Znoy; uncle of Jason Znoy, Devin & Morgan Orzech; nephew to many aunts and uncles; friend of many. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 14 at 7:00pm at First Immanuel Lutheran...

Jul 20, 2014

Jablonski, Helen C., (nee Wloszek) age 91, passed away on July 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Gerald (Joyce), the late James (Christine) and Michael (Louise); dearest grandmother of Paula (Jeff) Lunt, Kristen (Kenneth) Nowak, Alicia (Davide) Pezzini, Kate, Lauren, Michelle and Joseph; fond sister of Anne (late Daniel) Biskowski, Dorothy (late John)...

Jul 19, 2014

Mark E. Biernacki, beloved husband of Lori (nee Phelan); loving father of Haleigh; fond son of Adeline (nee Osak) and the late Edward; nephew of Lillian (late Robert) Harkink; dear cousin of Carol (Peter) Marx; brother-in-law of Don (Annette) Fenstermaker and Nancy (Bill) Jacoby; loving uncle and friend of many. Funeral Friday 9:30 am from Lack & Sons Funeral...

Jul 7, 2014

Harrington, Dorothy J., nee Carroll, beloved wife of Edward.; loving daughter of the late Roger and the late Nora Carroll; loving mother of Frank and Michael; dearest sister of Mary (Joe) Trendl, the late Jim (Dorothy) Carroll, Roger (the late Pat) Carroll, Pat (the late Gene) Dunterman, the late John (Marge) Carroll, Peg (the late Fred) Falk, Bill...

Jun 24, 2014

Minchuk, Bernice S., nee Mazeicka, wife of Frank Jr.; mother of Ann, Caroline, Mary, Berrnice, John, Frank III and the late Michael; grandmother of Steven, Tina, Debbie and more; great and great-great grandmother of many. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32 nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church...

Jun 2, 2014

Benjamin Urbina, Jr. born in Chicago, IL on October 27, 1973 to Benjamin Urbina Sr. and Sara Urbina. Benjamin was called up to heaven at the young age of 40. He is dearly loved and missed by his surviving wife of 14yrs Angela C. Urbina and children: Maggie I. Urbina-13, Payton W. May-9, Aaron J. Urbina-5, Mary A. Urbina-3,...

Jun 2, 2014

Karen Donna O'Brien, loving wife of Steve Semkiw, passed away peacefully June 2, and is survived by her sisters, Kim O'Brien and Kelly O'Brien Daum. She was  aunt to Michael Daum, Mark, Danielle, Natalie, Andrew, Dane, Olivia, Julie, Balta, and Frankie. Karen was a friend of many and loved by all who knew her. A rooftop celebration of Karen's...

May 26, 2014

Petrulis, Jennie “Jean” F., nee Zvega; beloved wife of the late Alphonse; loving mother of Allan (Pauline); dearest grandmother of Bryan (Jayme),  Aaron (Carrie), and Scott (Becky); great-grandmother of 5. Funeral Saturday 9:30 am  from Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32 nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 10:00 Mass. Interment St. Casimir...

May 21, 2014

Gawenda, Martin; 43 years as a Chicago Fireman Veteran and retired Deputy District Chief; husband of  Patricia nee Brennan; father of Marty and Bridget (Stosh); grandfather of Jacquelynn and Trent; great-grandfather of Julia; uncle of many. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 am from Pomierski Funersal Home, 1059  W. 32 nd St., to St. Barbara Church for 11:00am  Mass....

May 20, 2014

Peters, Joanna, nee Orloski, beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of Susan (Robert) Arnold, Karl (Laurie), and the late Daniel; dear Busia of Lauren, Paige, and Timothy; cousin and friend of many. Funeral Friday 10:00am from Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32 nd St., to St. Barbara Church for 10:30am Mass. INT. Private....

May 3, 2014

Gary Becker, a University of Chicago professor who received the Nobel Prize in economic sciences, broke new ground in his field by using his craft to analyze social issues such as addiction, crime, human capital, discrimination and family relations.

Despite an early career filled with controversy fueled by leading economists who questioned the value of his work,...

Apr 30, 2014

Tucker, David A., beloved son of the late Charles and Florence nee Christiano; loving brother of Kristie and Michelle (Frank) Frigo; dear uncle of Chrisopher, Fallon and Charles. Mass Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 W. 32 nd St. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059...

Apr 4, 2014

Kurczak, Phillip J. loving son of John and Audrey nee Konczal; cherished brother of Karen (Paul) Vander Velde, Jeffrey (Michele) and Ron; dear uncle of Nikolaus and Alyssa; proud Godfather of Alyssa, William, Matthew, Alena and Emily. Funeral Wednesday 8:45am from Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32 nd St., to St. Thomas More Church for 10:00am...