Obituaries
Juanita Rycraft
Mar 17, 2014
Rycraft, Juanita S. “Nita” beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of Ed, Debbie Blank, and her baby Tom (Michelle); dearest grandmother of Anthony, Angelina, Jacqueline, Kalani, Nicholas, Dominic, Jacy, and Joseph; great grandmother of Bella, Giovanni, Juliana and Gianna. Funeral Friday 9:00 am from Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual...

Carmen Rivera
Mar 15, 2014
Carmen Maria Rivera, nee Martinez, born in Puerto Rico, beloved wife of Hector; loving step-mother of Rudolph (Victoria) Garza and Judy (Jason) Hammerquist; loving grandmother of Amber, Christopher, Rudolph Jr., and Emma; dear sister of Alice, Michael, Anita, Freddie, and the late Salvador and Juan Martinez. Carmen worked for many years at Dr. Steven Arnstein's dental office. Funeral Thursday...
Charlotte Kropidlowski
Feb 24, 2014
Kropidlowski, Charlotte, nee Kaczmarek, beloved wife of the late Alphonse, D.D.S.; loving mother to the late Thomas, D.D.S. (Monica) and Celeste (Terry) Gabinski; cherished grandmother to Krysia, Matthew, Molly, Aleks; preceded in death by her siblings Florence, Dorothy, Willard and Buddy; Dear Aunt to Jim (Ruth), Bob, Merry, Linda Lee, Jorgene (Fernando), Karen, Colette (Rich) and Cindy (Jim); Special...
James Wallin
Feb 24, 2014
James was born tenth, of eleven children, to Charles and Mary Jane. He grew up in south Minneapolis,MN attending the family's parish elementary school of Annunciation, then on to Washburn High School and St. Thomas University.He utilized his intelligence and photographic memory graduating in four years with a double major in theology and philosophy. He had a desire to travel...
Ralph Alvarez
Feb 21, 2014
Alvarez, Ralph V., beloved father of Araceli, Rafael, Tony, Alfonso, George, Connie, and Joey; grandfather of five; brother of eight. He was born in Mexico City and came to the United States when he was fifteen. Ralph worked in the steel mills and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. His hobbies included movies, restaurants, and shopping. Family...
Irene Pocius
Jan 29, 2014
Pocius, Irene G.,91 yrs. old, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Michael, Jan (John Sullivan) Stankowicz, Joseph, and Allan; dear grandma of Ivan (Cori) Stankowicz, Gala and Breton Pocius; great-grandmother of Luke and Ivy Stankowicz, India and Zuhayrah; fond sister of Helen Gensiorski, Estelle Rejniak, Ann Kroulaidis, Margaret Bialek, and Edward Gensiorski; aunt and friend of...

Richard Zientarski
Jan 28, 2014
Zientarski, Richard C.; over 30 years C.P.D. Loving father of Michael, David and Jennifer. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 am from Pomierski & Son F.H. , 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9:30 Mass. INT. Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8pm. (773) 927-6424.
Elaine Sutter
Jan 20, 2014
Sutter, Elaine B., nee Grabinski; wife of the late Raymond; mother of Darlene (Gerald) Newport; grandmother of Daniel Carlson; great grandmother of Jeremy Carlson, Robin Carlson, Gerald Carlson, Nickholas Torres and Danielle Torres; sister of many and aunt to many. Service Tuesday 12 noon at Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32nd St.; INT. Mount Vernon Cemetery....
Susan Kuznetzow
Jan 18, 2014
Kuznetzow, Susan Marcella (nee Kirda) passed after fighting a long illness.Surviving is her mother, Estelle Kirda; her life partner of 16 years, Stephen Parry; sons, David (Jennifer) and Robert (Lisa Levickis) Kuznetzow; grandchildren, Sophia, Suzi, Sara, Robin, and Kyra Kuznetzow, Jesse Jr. and Angel Martinez; siblings, Nancy Ferro, Daniel and Leonard Vaznonis; in addition to many loving friends. Susan...
Rachel Lozano
Jan 14, 2014
Lozano, Rachel ( nee Gomez) age 83, dearly beloved wife of James; loving mother of Vincent (Jeanine), Victor (Sandra), Stephen, the late Gilbert and Mercedes Corona; dearest grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Irene Velasquez, Josephine Luna, Loretta Melero, the late Helen, the late Hilbert Gomez, the late Richard Gomez, the late Joseph Gomez and the late...
Joseph Szlagowski
Jan 11, 2014
Szlagowski, Joseph, beloved husband of Mary (nee Bishop); dear father of Diane and the late Leonard (Rosemarie); grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 8; best friend of Emma, Sabrina, and Gizmo; brother, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Friday 6-9:00 pm at Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32nd St. We will meet Saturday 9:15am at...
Concepcion Perez
Jan 11, 2014
Perez, Concepcion ( nee Sanchez) beloved wife of Francisco; mother; and friend. Visitation Tuesday 8:00 to10:00am; service 10:00am at Pomierski Funeral home, 1059 W. 32nd St. INT. St. Mary Cemetery.
Joseph Parrilli
Jan 9, 2014
Parrilli, Joseph W.; Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. Joseph Parish, 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 773-927-6424
Lorraine Biernacki
Jan 5, 2014
Biernacki, Lorraine “Lollie” J.,( nee Migut) loving mother of Frank (Christine), Kathleen (Kevin, C.P.D.) Myron, and the late Daniel; grandmother of Nicholas, Bridgett, Mandy, Danny, and Michael; great-grandmother of Alexis, Brytni, Nicholas, and Chase; loving companion of Jillian “Jill”; sister, aunt, and friend of many. Visitation Friday 3-9:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am until 10:00am service at Pomierski Funeral Home,...

Thaddeus Podlasek "T-Bear"
Dec 21, 2013
Podlasek, Thaddeus A. "T-Bear", age 64. U.S. Army Veteran. Father of Christopher and Natalie (McSharry); brother of Michael; beloved son of the late Simon and Valeria (Krygowski) Podlasek. Visitation Friday 3-9:00pm. Services 8:00pm at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St. (773)927-6424. Member of the Bridgeport Rangers and Poormens S.A.C.
Richard Tomczyk
Dec 17, 2013
Tomczyk, Richard R. loving husband of Kathleen nee North; brother of Thomas (Sandee) and Andrew; uncle of Christopher (Karen); great uncle of Mikayla and Matthew. Former Program and Graphic Arts Director of Union League Boys and Girls Club One.
Funeral Saturday 9:15am from Pomierski Funeral Home , 1059 W. 32nd St. to Nativity Of Our...
David Duddleston Sr.
Dec 1, 2013
A MEMORIAL FOR DAVE DUDDLESTON SR. born June 8, 1950 and passed away December 1, 2013, will be at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 2:30- 6:30pm. There will be a reading from his daughter at 5pm. Father of Rochelle, David Jr., the late Joseph; Grandfather of Victoria, Faith, Ava and Colton; Brother...