Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

Jean Duvnjak, having celebrated her 84th birthday, died peacefully March 30, 2024. She joins her twin sister, Joan (late James) Melton, and sister Marian Longfield, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her nieces Janice Melton Ruggiero and Julia (Patrick) Brcich.Interment for Jean will be private.

Mar 17, 2024

Michael " Mickey" E. Walczak, also known as Mouse and Moe, died Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Chicago, age 81. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie "Mary" (nee Brozek); loving father of Cherise "Cheri" (Dennis) Lynn, Christine (Dennis Smith) Walczak, Michael (Cheri nee Marose), and Joseph (Holly nee Davis); Grampa of Daniel, Sarah Nicholas, Morgan, Ava, Abigail,...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Jane Oleszkiewicz 88 years old, of Chicago, IL Born and raised on Lyman Street passed away on March 14, 2024.Mary Jane was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport, Chicago.  She attended grade school at St. Bridget and St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School.  She earned an Associates Degree from Loyola University of Chicago.  After college, she served as a...

Mar 11, 2024

Lawrence "Butch" Grabinski was the beloved son of the late Arthur and late Dorothy (nee Janetzky); the loving brother of Paul (Arlene Annerino) Grabinski, Gerry (Marty) Cardello, David Grabinski, late Donna (John) Holmes, late Elaine (late Raymond) Sutter, late Dolores Childs, and late Shirley Newell; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.Larry passed way Monday, March 11, 2024 in...

Feb 11, 2024

Thomas Edward Foreman (77) of Savanna, IL passed away on February 11, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.  He was the loving husband of Shelby (nee Goforth) for 42 years.  He was the loving father of Tracy (Steve) Kimbrel and the late Tommy Foreman, stepfather of Melody (Ron) Delk and William Ashley (Jenni) Delk.  He leaves 3 grandchildren:  Eddie (Calyn) Huchthausen,...

Feb 8, 2024

Feb 8, 2024

Gary M. Solverson, age 75, US Air Force veteran; beloved husband of Ruth (nee Pyznarski); son of the late Arthur and late Evelyn (late Herb Cline); loving father of Tracy (Roger) Rodriguez, Cheri (Tom) Groark, and the late Donna; loving grandfather of Alexis Rodriguez and Jessica Groark; beloved brother of Arthur (Sharon) Solverson; loving son-in-law of the late Matt and...

Feb 7, 2024

Helen A. Gensiorski, is the beloved daughter of the late Michael and late Pauline (nee Madej); sister of Margaret Bialek, late Edward, late Estell "Stosh" Rejniak, late Irene Pocious, and late Ann Kroulaidis; beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Helen was a long time resident of Bridgeport and Oak Lawn.

Family and friends will gather Thursday, February 15, 2024 for a...

Jan 20, 2024

Stephen M. Oleszkiewicz

 

90 years old, of Chicago, IL passed away on January 20, 2024.

 

Stephen was a lifetime resident of the Bridgeport neighborhood in Chicago. He attended grade school at St. Barbara’s Church and high school at Weber High School. As a boy he played basketball and football and education was a vital part of his life.   After he attended...

Jan 17, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Hermelinda (Linda) Alonzo passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024 surrounded by her children, she was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured and demonstrated devotion and immeasurable love and affection to her children and embraced every moment with them as well as with her grandchildren; who loved her just as much.   She made friends easily and was loved by...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Mitchell S. Pienta (74), U.S. Army Sgt. veteran, was a lifelong Bridgeport resident.

He was the son of the late Casimir and Virginia (nee Goga); brother of the late Clifford (retired C.P.D. and US Air Force veteran), Dennis, Chris (Kate), Maryeve (Dr. Terrence) Lerner, and Russell (Donna); uncle and cousin to many.

Mitchell was a lover of animals, wildlife,...

Dec 14, 2023

Larry Charles Grossenbacher passed away Thursday evening, December 14, 2023. leaving behind his wife Kathy (nee O'Lena), children and brother. He generously donated his body to The Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois, to help others. Interment private.

Dec 9, 2023

Phyllis Marie Spiegel-Hopkins was the beloved wife of Daniel; loving daughter of the late Joseph and late Marie Spiegel., and leaves behind a sister. She was a retired Chicago Police Officer (2010) and teacher.

Phyllis will be buried Thursday, December 14, 2023 at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The service will be at 10:00 am.

Nov 29, 2023

Edmund Perera passed away on November 29th in his home in Bridgeport, Chicago. Eddie was a loving husband to Nalini Perera for 49 years, father to Minoli Perera, grandfather to Rohan and Wolfgang Gengler and brother to Anslem Perera and Angela Madappuli.  He is preceded in death by his sister (Hannah Perera) and brother (George Perera). He was a great...

Nov 23, 2023

 

Mark K Racinowski 1958 - 2023

Loving husband of Janice (née Witkowski), dear father of Markie (Whitney) Racinowski and Jessie (Frank) Passi, proud Papa of Rigby James Racinowski.

Son of the late Stanley and late Eleanor (née Szczecinski) Racinowski. Younger brother of the late Stanley, Jr. (Kathy) and Marvin Racinowski. Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. 

Mark, known...

Nov 19, 2023

Marvel M. DeLozier (nee DeFore), age 97, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of seven; dear grandmother and great-grandmother of many.

Family and friends will gather Monday, November 27th , 2023 from 9 - noon at Walter Pomierski & Son Funeral Hone, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Garden West; 17...

Nov 15, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

  John Kaput, fondly known as Jack to friends and family.   He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon (nee Tocco) Kaput of 49 years, his  beautiful children Jason (Jennifer) Kaput, Carly (Roderick) Martinez, Leah (Bill) White and his grandchildren Jacob and Sophia Kaput and Maverick Martinez. Beloved son of the late Stanley and the late Veronica (nee Jarosz)....