Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Roxanne Flynn, (nee Rachuy), of Wheatfield, Indiana and formerly Chicago, was the  beloved wife of the late William "Billy"; loving sister of Russell (Carole) Rachuy, Kevin, and John Jr. (Amy); daughter of the late John Sr. and late Geraldine (nee Russell) Rachuy; sister-in-law of Patrick (Lupe) Flynn, Kathleen (Anthony) Isadore, Mary Markhamre, and Timothy (Kathy) Flynn:  loving aunt of many,  including...

Dec 12, 2024

William Edward Webb, Sr. was the beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara (nee Jedresik); the loving father of William E. Jr., retired C.PD. (Diana), late Julianne, Valerie (William) Drobitsch, and Joseph, retired C.P.D. (Sandra); dear Grandpa of Angela, William, Ellen, Nathan, Madelyn, Leena, Zachary, Seth, Corbin, and Jillian; great-grandpa of Edward, Theo, Rosalie, Charlotte, Winifred, Marigold,  and Josephine; brother...

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Chester F. Jendryczka, a Korean War Army veteran, passed away November 13, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and late Victoria (Nabozna); loving brother of Dorothy (Frank) Huss, the late Mary, late Josephine (late Chester) Zurowski, late Genevieve (late John) Grygiel, late Jeannette (late Chester) Witkowski, late Matt (late Irene) Jendryczka, late Alice (late Bruno) Lejkowski,...

Nov 10, 2024

David Edward Grabinski, Sr. was the father of  David Edward, Jr. (Melissa) and Tina Grabinski; grandfather; son of the late Arthur and late Dorothy (nee Janetzky); brother of Paul (Arlene Annerino),Gerry (Marty) Cardello, late Lawrence "Butchy", late Donna (John) Holmes, late Elaine (late Raymond) Sutter, late Dolores Childs, and late Shirley Newell; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

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...