Obituaries

Jun 16, 2017

James E. Melton, beloved husband of Joanie (nee Duvnjak);loving father of Janice Melton and Julia (Patrick) Brcich; loving grandfather of Ashley Brcich.

On June 16th, James was embraced by the Lord to his eternal glory where Our Heavenly Father reigns. James' spirit lives with his love for his family, friends, and Bridgeport. His burial will be upon...

Jun 12, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Xavier Grandt announces his sudden passing away on Monday, June 12, 2017, at the age of 28.

Samuel, also known as Sam or Sambo, had an infectious smile and witty sense of humor that could not keep you from laughing. Sam graduated from Archbishop Quigley Seminary in...

Jun 9, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen L. (Smith) Sutton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2017

Joseph A Leonard Sr., 69. Beloved son of the late James Sr and Mary (nee Redmond). Loving father of Tonya (Joe), Cynthia (Dave) and Joseph Jr. (Christine). Proud Papa of John (Alicia), Malachi, Mason, Kaden, Andrew and Aiden. Dear Brother of John, Mary Beth (Norm), Ellen (the late Andy), Eileen (Tony), James Jr. (Christine), Michael (Carol), Agnes (Ken), Martin (Linda), the late Terence...

May 15, 2017

Rudy Phillip Kainrath, beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Liedtke); loving father of Michael (Patrice), Bruce (Kristen), Bryan (Deborah), Randy (Michelle), and Todd (Nicky); dear grandfather of Erin, Lauren, Ryan, Adam, Brooke, Ashley, Danielle, Matthew, Bradly (Aysheh), Travis, Gage, Parker, and Hunter; fond brother of Joyce (Leonard) Kieltyka, uncle, and friend of many.  Visitation Thursday 6-9:00 pm and Friday 10:00...

May 8, 2017

Pyznarski, Evelyn R., nee Synal, beloved wife of the late Matt; loving mother of Ruth (Gary) Solverson; dear grandma of Tracy (Roger) Rodriguez, Cheri (Tom) Groark, and the late Donna; great-grandma of Alexis Rodriguez and Jessica Groark; loving sister of the late Anna (late Bruno) Zielinski, late  Verne (late Stanley) Kaput, late Sue (late Joseph) Michalak, and late Michael...

May 2, 2017

Rolek, Donald J.,"Speedy", loving brother of Theresa, the late Norbert (Elaine), and  late Edward (late Eleanor); dear son of the late Henry and Barbara (nee Schiffer); fond uncle, great-uncle, great -great-uncle, and friend of many. Funeral Saturday 10:00 am from Pomierski F.H., 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Barbara Church for 10:30 mass. INT. Resurrection Cemetery Visitation Friday 3-8:00...

Apr 26, 2017

Donald L. Burger, Jr., a Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband of Jo-Ann (nee Banvich); loving father of Michele, Donald III (Bonita), and the late Rhonda; dear Papa of Tiffany, Anthony, Vanessa, Brittany, Steven, Jessica, Donald IV, and Sophia; fond great-grandfather of Destany, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Elliott, and Angelo; brother of Michael (Patricia); uncle and friend of many. Donald was an active...

Apr 25, 2017

O'Malley, John J., suddenly; survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Cynthia (nee Salazar); loving father to Jonathan, Mark, Jennifer Daly, & Joseph Daly; loving Papa to his "Honey Bunnies," Abigail Farias and Madelyn Daly; preceded in death by his devoted parents, Austin and Rosetta (nee Rich); beloved brother of Mark, Patrick (Donna), and the late Michael (Mary);...

Apr 21, 2017

Williams, Jr, John T., WWII Army veteran, beloved father of Paul (Mary) ; loving grandfather of Colleen; brother to the late Mary Agnes Jones and late Rita Williams; dear uncle to Jim Jones; great-uncle to Jim, Mike, and John. John was an altar server for the Latin Mass at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church and a lifetime member...

Apr 9, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert G. Yurgaitis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 7, 2017

Kaminski, Victoria Ann "Vicky"; loving mother of Fabian, Julian, and Saul; beloved daughter of Paula (nee Kaminski)  and the late Joseph Rodriguez; loving sister of Michael (Tricia) Kaminski, Mary (John) Avelar, and Bernice ( Luis A. Otero, C.F.D.) Barajas; aunt of Adrianna, Taya, Joey, Nicholas, Jason, and Jimmy; great-aunt of Leia and Nicholas; friend of many. Funeral Thursday 9:30...

Mar 25, 2017

Lucille (Metke) Romanowski-Tuider was born in Chicago, Illinois. Lucille, affectionately known as Lou, was raised in Bridgeport on the near south side of Chicago with her loving parents and older brother Harry and younger brother John. It was also in Bridgeport that Lucille met and married her husband Peter. Together they raised their children, Elaine, late Ronny, Bobby and Ricky...

Mar 20, 2017

Fernbach, Barbara Ann, nee  Martz, beloved wife of Donald (Pops); loving mother of Michael Joseph, Laura Ann, and David Allen (Cyndi Leonard); dear Bushie of

Daniel Wolfgang, Caitlin Renee, and soon to be Andrew Joseph; great-grandmother of Aundrea Renee. Barbara was loved by family and friends. She was an avid lover of pandas,

ceramics, and...

Mar 13, 2017

Melanie Radick (nee Root) God called a new angel home Monday March 13th at age 56 after a year and a half hard fought battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her Parents, Russell & Carrie Root (nee Hodge), 3 Children : Michelle (Obrad) Mitrovic (nee Radick), Nicholas Radick and Michael Radick . Loving grandmother to Isabella Davidson. Cherished...

Mar 11, 2017

Schmidt, LaVerne Rose, nee Schimick, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Leonard (Lucille) and Michael (Connie); fond grandmother of Theresa (Rodney) Kauer, Lucy (Michael) Pollard, Sarah Schmidt, and Daniel (Kornelija) Schmidt; great-grandmother of Jordan, Christopher, Zach, Ava, and Katie; fond sister of the late Eleanore (late Charles) Holtz and late Leonard Schimick. LaVerne was a longtime...

Mar 3, 2017

Mary E. Allen

Mary Elizabeth Allen, 93, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 12:44 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at the LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe. Mary was...

Feb 21, 2017

Michael Harold Terry , age 50, passed away on February 21st, 2017, in Chicago,Illinois. Michael is survived by his Wife, Kimberly Bennett, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin; his 7 children Tiffany Breitenfeld, Jennifer Mason, Deanne Mason, Christopher Mason, Amber Terry, Jacqueline Terry,and Michael Terry; His 4 grandchildren, Ethan Breitenfeld, Lauren Breitenfeld, Aerabella Somers, and Christopher Moriarty; his Mother, Jackie Terry; his brother,...

Feb 12, 2017

Edward Neerose, 56, of Chicago, IL passed away on February 12, 2017.

Visitation will be held at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32 nd Street, Chicago, IL on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

Eddie...

Feb 6, 2017

Mildred (Millie)Bazan, (nee Jako), 99, of Chicago, IL passed away on February 6, 2017 in Vernon Hills, IL.

Visitation will be held at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 W. 32 nd Street, Chicago, IL on February 11, 2017 from 9:45-11:15.  Mass will follow at 11:30.  Burial at St. Mary Cemetery, 8700 South Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen...