Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Raul Ruiz Alanis, born in Mexico to Austreberto Ruiz Palacios and Alberta Alanis Soto, passed away January 4, 2021 in Chicago. His visitation will be from 2-5:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2021. His burial will be in Mexico.

Dec 24, 2020

Marcella Chavez is the loving mother of Daniel Chavez and Edward (Lorena) Romero, and devoted grandmother of Daniel Chavez Jr., Merrick Chavez, Joslyn Dusing, Edward Romero Jr., Jacob Romero, Isabel Romero, and Olivia Romero. She is the dear daughter of Tony Chavez and the late Alice; loving sister of Grace Amundsen,  Nadine Lopez, Carolyn (Robert) Lange, Adolph Chavez, the...

Dec 24, 2020

In Loving Memory

Juan José Saenz

November 7, 1959 – December 24, 2020

Juan José Saenz, 61 years of age, passed away on December 24, 2020 at UIC Hospital after a month-long battle with Covid-19.

Juan was born November 7, 1959...

Dec 20, 2020

James J. Rzasa, beloved son of Stanley and the late Evelyn (nee Bielak); dear brother of Robert. James was born June 2, 1954 and died peacefully December 20, 2020.

We ask family and friends to remember Jim in your prayers. INT. Private.

Dec 20, 2020

Luis David Cedeno Urquiza born December 27, 1973 died December 20, 2020. Mass of Christian burial Tuesday 9:30 am December 29, 2020 at St. Barbara Church. Internment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Dec 15, 2020

David (Dave) G Mata- better known as “Mata”

August 28,1959-December 15,2020

Dave was a dedicated father to his four children Rebecca, David, Jaclyn, and Edward, whom he shared with Lisa Considine. A devoted fiancé to Lisa Jett and a loving brother to Mario, Paul, and Yolanda.

His favorite hobbies were taking pictures, going...

Dec 1, 2020

A life long resident of Bridgeport, Mary, 95; was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Antonia Vitkovic and her beloved husband of 66 years Theodore “Ted” Novak.  A loving Mother, she is survived by sons Lance Novak of Hiawassee, GA and Wayne (Misako) Novak of Parkersburg, WV.  She leaves behind her dearest sister Ann Radivoy and nephews Ken...

Nov 19, 2020

Nemorio Estrada - better known as “Nemo” - passed away on November 19, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1943 in Jolla de Luna, S an Luis Potosi, Mexico to Pedro Estrada and Ramona Martinez. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

He loved pan dulce, gorditas, tamales, and corridos...

Nov 17, 2020

Caroline Barry passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago and is the daughter of the late Stanley and late Josephine Polivaitis; loving mother of Joanne Calabrese,Daniel Skinner, Suzette, and Christopher; dear grandmother of Jamie Root, late Melissa Gowan, Jeanell Gowan, and Deanna Gowan;great grandmother of Nicholas, Jada, Abia, Francesca, late Giovanni,...

Nov 13, 2020

Linda Hammersmith, age 56, of Chicago, IL passed away November 13th, 2020. She was born April 27, 1964 to Edward and Margaret Hammersmith. She always joked her birthday was August 15th so she could celebrate in warm weather!

Linda was with her loved one, Jim Scott, of 35 years, and had one daughter, Angela Scott (31). She...

Nov 12, 2020

Margaret Hernandez (nee Mesa), passed away November 12, 2020. She is the beloved wife of Vincent Sr.; loving mother of Theresa, Vincent Jr. (Barbara),Manuel (late Michelle), Sylvia, late Rudy, Frank, John,Debra Hernandez,  and Nancy (Wally) Dulkowski; dear grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 12; loving sister to Victoria (late Tom), late Ralph Jr. (Leslie),Esther, and Lydia (Ricky);loving aunt to many...

Oct 21, 2020

Mildred A. (Millie) McCann

Beloved daughter of the late Fred and Mildred McCann (nee Phelan). Loving sister of  Joanne, Mary Kay, Robert (Pat), Michael(Mary Ann) and Karen (Les) Ross. Devoted aunt to Scott Kacynski, Alyssa (Adam) Anderson, Jason Sanke (Geneva), Pamela Kizior and Daniel Kizior. Cherished great-aunt to Bryan Kacynski, Joseph, Caitlyn and Emily Anderson, Tessa and...

Oct 19, 2020

Nicholas  Rastenis

November 8, 1979-October 19, 2020

Nicholas Rastenis ("Nick"), age 40, of Chicago, Illinois, unexpectedly passed on October 19, 2020. An indescribably devastating loss.

Nick, precious husband to Kerri Swiatnicki, beloved son to John and Judy (nee Trzaskus), and dear nephew of Jerry Rastenis. He studied set design at the University of...

Oct 6, 2020

Charles (Chuck) W. Fletcher

Beloved son of the late William C. and Jeanette (LaPorta) Fletcher. Charles is the loving brother of the late William (late Sheila), late Anthony (late Margaret), and Barbara (Jack) Atterberry . Loving cousin to Johnny and Louise Marano . Dear uncle...

Oct 4, 2020

Krukowski, Eugene "Crooksie", WWII Navy veteran, beloved husband of the late Delores (nee Joswick); loving father of Carol (David) Szupinski, late Ramona, Denise (late Dennis) Coughlin, Gena (Brian) Sonnenberg, and Geno (Val); dear Grandpa of Georgiana, Shaun, Dennis Jr., Nica, Tara, Eric, and Jenna; Great Grandpa of Dylan Gianna, Addison, Ava, Becky, Joe, Tyler, and Nico; Uncle of Marietta...

Oct 4, 2020

Esteban Garcia passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020. He was born on November 28 , 1925 in San Pedro, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Jose Isabel Garcia and Consuelo Sanchez and was the eldest son of 11 children. Married to Matilde, they had 13 children, Juan (deceased), Maria ( Francisco), Eustaquio (Petra), Gaudencio (Ofelia),Tomasa (Anwar), Maria de Jesus( Enrique),...

Oct 3, 2020

Diana Wiencek, nee King, was the beloved wife of Timothy; loving daughter of the late Glen and late Lorraine King; fond daughter-in-law of Rosemarie Wiencek; sister-in-law to Aaron and Darron Wiencek; loving aunt of Daniel and many nieces and nephews. Diana was a great friend to many.

She grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood and was a...

Sep 18, 2020

Marie A. Salem, nee Paulauskis, age 94, died September 18, 2020 at her home in Chicago. She is the  beloved wife of the late Willie.

Mrs. Salem was born on Octocer 8, 1929 in Centralia, Illinois to Margaret and William Paulauskis. Her family moved to Chicago soon after. Marie was a life-long resident of the Bridgeport neighborhood...

Sep 14, 2020

Ernesto E. Gomez died September 14, 2020 in Chicago. He was born in Mexico to the late Leopoldo and Late Maria. Ernie was the loving husband of the late Patronella "Penny" (nee Zvirblis). He worked for Vilmas Movers and will be fondly remembered. Interment is private.

Sep 14, 2020

Sarah Deborah Phifer, 41, of Beaumont, CA passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Sarah is survived by her mom (Debbie Phifer), sister (Heather Williams), nieces (Alex & Bailey Williams) and nephew (Gavin Williams); as well as her grandmother (Ruth DeForge ), uncles, aunts, and cousins. Sarah was very...