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Rachelle "Shelly" M. Wisniewski
Jul 23, 2023
Rachelle "Shelly" M. Wisniewski, died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, July 23, 2023. She is the beloved daughter of the late Richard, retired C.P.D. and late Norene E. (Sanok); loving sister of Renetta "Renee" and William (Scott) Riemer; fond aunt of Daniel Price and Anthony Flowers, Jr; great aunt of Fiona Flowers, Alethia Flowers, and Cooper Price; niece of many.
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Marian S. Manka
Jul 20, 2023
Marian Manka (nee Waclawek) ,Beloved mother and grandmother, Marian S. Manka, passed away on July 20, 2023, after a long and full life. Marian is survived by her son Michael, daughter Karen (Phil) Siston, son Mark (Dina) and sister Alice (late Richard) Lyons. She leaves behind 4 beautiful grandchildren: Lauren and Julia Siston, Matthew and Luke Manka. Marian was...
Debbie A. Petroski
Jul 13, 2023
Surrounded by her family and their love, Debbie Petroski passed away in Chicago on 7/13/2023 at the age of 67. Loving wife to Michael; adoring Momma to Ashley (Nolan) Sonnenberg; precious Nana to Avery Sonnenberg; dear Sissy to Linda (Bob) Suriano; special aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Beloved daughter of the late Jerry and the late Nancy Konczal; mother...
Carl V. Nyden
Jul 12, 2023
Carl Vincent Nyden, passed away suddenly, July 12, 2023 at the age of 57. He is the loving husband of Natalie ( nee Rothenberger); loving father to Kyle and Reeanna; the son of the late Josephine (nee Guca) and late John Nyden; dear brother of Kathy McGovern (John Pantano), Ruth Rosas (Rico), Florence Nyden, Diane Raymond (Dave), Linda Cariaga (Lauro),...
Edward B. Cadena
Jul 9, 2023
Edward B. Cadena passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 69.
He was an usher at St Mary of Perpetual Help Church and a member of the Carpenter's Union.
Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 4-8 pm and Friday, July 14, 2023 from 8-9:15 am at Pomierski Funeral Home,. A funeral mass will be 10 am,...
Marshall V. Christopher
Jul 9, 2023
Marshall V. Christopher passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023., at the age of 77.
He is a retired Chicago Police Officer, having served school patrol, Loop traffic, and District 019.
Marshall was one of the originators to introduce Women Boxing to the Chicago land area. He also started a boxing Club called Tough Enough which had both men and...
Bruce Alan Norman
Jul 3, 2023
Bruce Alan Norman, 74, passed away peacefully on July 3rd surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Beloved husband of Janice G (Fawcett); loving father of Janice Michelle (Joe) Lulay and devoted daughter, Amy Beth Norman. Devoted and loving son of the late William H. (late Step-Mother, Jean) Norman. Dear son of the late Ursula Cedar. Loving brother of...
Columba Duran
Jul 3, 2023
Con mucha tristeza, la familia Duran comparte el fallecimiento de Columba Duran, a la edad de 76 años. Columba era la madre amorosa de 4 hijos y la esposa adorada de Elpidio Duran. Su muerte, el 3 de julio de 2023, deja a la familia con mucho pesar, pero con una inmensa gratitud de haberla tenido en sus vidas....
Dorothy Janik
Jul 3, 2023
Dorothy Florence Janik ( nee Wloszek) 88, Beloved Wife of the late John, passed away peacefully in her home on the 3rd of July, 2023.
Loving mother of Debra (James) O'Malley, Daniel (Jean) Janik, and Mary Jo Janik. Dearest grandmother to Joseph (Angela) O'Malley, Matthew (Sean) O'Malley, Andrew (Mia) Janik, Nicole (John Paul) Kulick, Jenna (Jonathan) Lipke, and...
Patricia Ann Miller
Jul 2, 2023
Patricia A Miller née Alm passed away on July 2, 2023. She was 86 years old. A lifelong resident of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, she was well loved by her family and friends.She was the beloved wife of the late John Miller her husband of 61 years. Loving mother of Kathleen (Joseph) Danahy, the late Michael, James, Daniel (Ranjana), John...
Tiannah Marie McCarthy
Jul 1, 2023
Tiannah Marie McCarthy died peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the age of 40. She is the loving daughter of Lisa (nee Thompson) and the late Cornelius McCarthy; the dear sister of Brianne; fond niece of Vickie (Jay), Mary, Sam (Christina), and Nick (Pam); loving granddaughter of Carol and the late Dave; Goddaughter of Donna; fond cousin and friend of...
Eileen J. Martinez
Jun 15, 2023
Eileen J. Martinez, of Chicago, Illinois, born September 6, 1936, at the age of 86, departed this earth June 15, 2023 to join her Heavenly Father, and reunite with her husband, Gerald Martinez. Eileen was a dedicated Catholic, homemaker and mother, survived by her five sons: Andrew Martinez (Sandy), Patrick Martinez, James Martinez, Joseph Martinez (Samantha), and Christopher Martinez...
Andres Zamudio, Jr.
May 28, 2023
Andres Zamudio Jr., 35, passed away on Saturday May 27th. He was born on May 4th 1988 in Burbank, California. He is survived by his longtime partner and their two daughters, his father and mother, sister and brother. The Zamudio family invite you to join them and celebrate Andres' life at a memorial service on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at...
Wayne Robert Kaitschuck
May 28, 2023
Wayne Robert Kaitschuck, age 85 Army veteran, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Chicago. He was the son of the late Bernard and late Helen (nee Kister) and is the fond brother of David (Iris).
Wayne was a life long resident of Bridgeport and still travelled everywhere via The CTA. While at Kelly High School, Wayne was on the...
Blanca I. Mejia
May 26, 2023
Blanca I. Mejia, 82, passed away on May 26, 2023. Blanca was the beloved wife of Hugo A. Mejia Sr. , loving mother of the late Mario R. Mejia, Suany A. Mejia, Walda I. Mejia, Helga M. Hernandez, Hugo A. Mejia Jr. and Karen J. Mejia. Fond mother-in-law of James Foley and Janette Mejia. Cherished nana to Ricardo B. Morales...
Raymond John Polakowski
May 21, 2023
Raymond “Ray” Polakowski, 63, passed away on May 21, 2023.
Ray was a member of the carpenters’ union for many years. His true passion was auto body repair. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, friends of Ray could find him at Emil’s body shop or in his garage. He always had a project to work. If you wanted to lend...
Paul J. Vander Velde
May 10, 2023
Paul Vander Velde, 53, passed away peacefully on May 10th surrounded by loving family and friends. Beloved husband of Karen Vander Velde. Devoted son to John Vander Velde Sr., and the late Joan (Boersma) Tervin. Loving brother of John (Peggy) Vander Velde, Jr., Kim (Ray) Evert, and Amy (Randy) Bulthuis. Loving brother-in-law to the late Phillip Kurczak, Jeffrey (Michele)...
Epifanio Vazquez Sr.
Mar 24, 2023
Epifanio Vazquez Sr, was 96 year's old, and lived and died in Chicago, Il. He passed away on March 24, 2023, and is now with the Lord after being in hospice care at home for several months. He was loved and cared for by all family members.Epifanio Vazquez Sr. was born on April 7, 1926 in a ranch called...
Alice M. Miles
Mar 8, 2023
Alice Mary Miles, nee Szymanski, beloved wife of the late Chester; cherished mother of Terence J., the late James J., late Robert J., and late Joseph E.; loving daughter of the late Leo and late Martha Szymanski; fond sister of the late George (late Agnes) Szymanski and Genevieve M.(late Ted) Stepuszek; proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother of many; and friend...
Michelle "Mickey" L. Lu
Jan 26, 2023
Michelle (Mickey) Lu of the Bridgeport neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois went Home to Glory on January 26, 2023. She was the beloved Daughter of the late Daniel and Martha Cotton. Loving Sister of the Late Gary Cotton and Lorraine (Peggy) Cotton and survived by Jill and Harry Wambaja. Dear Mother of Nelson Greene, Keith Flynn (Terry), Dee Dee Ahlgren...
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