Obituaries

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...

Feb 6, 2025

Dolores Niemczyk, nee Rzeszewski, 94, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. Formerly of Chicago, she was the beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Cathy (late John) Lechowicz and Michael (Carol); dearest grandmother of Dave (Leeann), Eric (Jeanette), Bob (Jackie), Mike, Jackie (Chris), and Dan (Jen); dear great-grandmother "GG"; fond cousin, aunt, and friend of many.

Visitation will be...

Jan 25, 2025

Roy R. Budz, 77, beloved husband of Sandra (nee Pavelka); father of Robert Budz, Kimberly (fiancee Ronnie) Heidemann, and Timothy Graham; son of the late Samuel and late Frances (nee Sira); brother to the late Don (late Elaine) Budz, Lois (Ed) Nealis, Allan, and late Thomas Budz; loving uncle and great-uncle to many; loving Daddy to furbaby Jack.

Roy was an...

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;...