Obituaries

Jun 9, 2025

Hugo A. Mejia Sr., 87, passed away on June 9, 2025. Hugo was the beloved husband of the late Blanca I. Mejia, loving father of the late Mario R. Mejia, Suany A. Mejia, Walda I. Mejia, Helga M. Hernandez, Hugo A. Mejia Jr. and Karen J. Mejia. Fond father-in-law of James Foley and Janette Mejia. Brother to Fidias Omar Mejia....

May 20, 2025

Celeste Gabinski (nee Kropidlowski) born December 9th, 1955, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 69 on May 20th, 2025 after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for nearly three years.

Celeste was known to all who loved her for her kindness, generosity, sharp wit, and infectious sense of humor. She was a radiant light in the lives of those...

May 12, 2025

As much as he loved others, he was loved even more by anyone around him. Bryan's laugh and smile radiated across any room he was in. Anyone lucky enough to be touched by Bryan's light knew he had the kindest heart and a way to find lightheartedness in any situation. His Selfless, confident, and goofy presence will forever be missed,...

May 11, 2025

Leonor Considine, lovingly known as Eleonor, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 26, 1933, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Leonor immigrated to the United States at a very young age, settling in Chicago—a city she would proudly call home for the rest...

May 5, 2025

                                                 MY MEMORIES

I would like to take this time to reflect on my Dad. Even though The Lord has taken him away from me, he will always live in my heart and soul.

Looking back when we were...

May 1, 2025

Kimberly M. Kolinski, passed away May 1, 2025 at the age  of 50. She was the daughter of the late Carl S. and late Joanne (nee Dwulat); loving sister of Carl P. and Michael (Kathy); dear aunt of Jacqueline; cousin of Vicky Glowacki; friend of many.

Family and friends will gather Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 3-8:00pm and Thursday, May 8...

Apr 29, 2025

Patricia "Trish" A. Burger, is the beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Michael, Jr., Thomas, and Stephanie (Raul Vazquez) Burger; grandmother of Briann, Jazmin, Jayden, Charlotte, and the late Jacel; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend of many.

She was a dedicated gambler and loving mom to fur baby, Oreo.

Family and friends will gather Friday,  May 2, 2025...

Apr 28, 2025

Stacy Celebrate Bandemer, Beloved wife of late Richard J. Bandemer III; Devoted mother of Richard J. IV, Lexie, Nevaeh and “Mimi” to Elias Christian Bandemer; Cherished daughter of Gloria Fox and late Victor “Hunger” Celebrate; Adored sister to Chuck (Tara) Fry II; Auntie to Charlie and Nolan Fry; Dear granddaughter of Magdalena Gonzalez; Loving niece to Mark, Gary, Richard Terrile,...

Apr 26, 2025

Fred W. Raddatz, Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church organist, passed away April 26, 2025, at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Fred H. and late Jane (nee Reuter) Raddatz; husband of Beverly (nee Deitz); married previously to Kathleen Rogers, who shared his children, Fred M. Raddatz, Richard (Carol) Raddatz, and Stephanie (Gerard) Bonner; and his...

Apr 19, 2025

Eugene J. Rock, age 78, of Chicago, IL, formerly of the White Earth ,MN area, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Rock was born December 13, 1946, in White Earth, MN to Joseph Badboy and Malina Roberts Anywaush. Gene grew up in the White Earth area and graduated from Waubun High School. While in...

Apr 19, 2025

Apr 13, 2025

Anthony R. Dudas was the father of Eric (Jenna); grandfather of Carson and Quinn; beloved son of Robert and Georgiann (nee Muszynski); loving brother of Jeffrey (Diana) and Laura (Terry) Clancy; dear uncle of Michael, Jessica (Kody), Terry (Beta), and Tyler.

Anthony was an artist who loved the Bears and WWII history. He was a true Renaissance man.

Family and friends will...

Apr 9, 2025

Maryann Gauden was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and late Ann (nee Tarasiewicz); loving sister of Carol; and  fond cousin of Helen Gerlowski. Her long time boyfriend was Tom DiGangi. She was loved by many.

Maryann loved animals, was a Dunkin Donuts coffee lover, and a happy, lucky person. She loved life!

Family and friends will gather Sunday, April 13,...

Apr 7, 2025

Tony Chavez was the beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Guerrero); loving father; grandfather; great-grandfather; and great-great-grandfather. He was the youngest of twelve siblings, an uncle, and great-uncle to many.

Visitation for Tony will be Friday, April 11, 2025 from 3-8:00 pm and Saturday, April 12th from 8:30-9:30 am at Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago....

Mar 13, 2025

Dorothy B. Huss, (nee Jendryczka), was the Beloved wife of Frank, celebrating 65 years on Halloween; loving mother of Carol Huss (Michael McCarthy) and the late Thomas F. Huss; daughter of the late Joseph and late Victoria (nee Nabozna) Jendryczka; sister of the late Chester, late Mary, late Josephine (late Chester) Zurowski, late Genevieve (late John) Grygiel, late Jeannette (late...

Mar 4, 2025

Patricia J. McNamara (nee Reidy)

May 21, 1935 - March 4, 2025

Devoted wife of Frank for 57 years; Loving and lucky mother of Frank (Beth Ellen), Beth (Joe) Donahue, Ann McNamara, Jerry (Dawn), Tim (Dawn),  Peter (Karen), and Kate McNamara (late Jeff  Grubaugh); Proud "Little Mia", "Grandma", "Grammy" and "Boomba" of Kevin, Sean, Joe, Pat, Tim, Connor, Bea, Jeremiah, Liam, Luke,...

Feb 28, 2025

Barbara F. Webb, (nee Jedresik) beloved wife of the late William Sr.; loving mother of William Jr.,retired CPD (Diana), late Julianne, Valerie (William) Drobitsch, and Joseph, retired CPD (Sandra); dear Grandma of Angela, William, Ellen, Nathan, Madelyn, Leena, Zachary, Seth, Corbin, and Jillian; Great Grandma of Edward, Theo, Rosalie, Charlotte, Winifred, Marigold, and Josephine; daughter of the late Henry and...

Feb 22, 2025

Agnes F. Bednarkiewicz, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and late Frances (nee Olszewski). Aggie was a cousin and friend of many.

Agnes was involved in her community and past president of the McKinley Park Civic  Association and devoted parishioner of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church. She was a great Bingo...

Feb 18, 2025

Geraldine F. Pirelli, nee Sansone, was the beloved wife of the late Francis; the loving mother of John (Cris), Michael, Margaret Bajic, Julie (late Gary) Rice, Joseph (Penny), James, Geraldine (Michael) Lenski, Maria (Mark) Mora, and the late Mark (Bev); dear Grandma of Cindy (Pete) Kearns, John II, Elizabeth, Taryn, Tina, the late Danny, Jason, Joseph Jr., John, Tyler, Kyle,...

Feb 12, 2025

John Stanley Shopkus passed away February 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and late Stella (nee Gasparka), and loving brother of Edward, Jr.

John was a voracious reader and loved to travel. John's collection of books included many rare first editions. He filled 2 passports with his travels around the world, visiting France 12 times, Northern...