Obituaries

Jan 29, 2017

Smolinski, Dorothy B., nee Zombek, beloved wife of Ray, for 67 years; loving mother of Katherine (late Edmund Jr) Krugler and Raymond Jr.; grandmother of Kathy and Frank (Gretchen) Krugler; great-grandmother of Cheryl, Frank Jr., Kaitlin, Kevin Jr., Nick, and Alex; sister of deceased siblings Eugene, John, Tony, Irene, Loretta, Sophie, and Mary; aunt and friend of many. Visitation Thursday...

Jan 29, 2017

Ethel A. Stepanek, nee Pesek; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Thomas (Kathleen) (late Darlene), Nancy (Don) Ahlert, late John (late Pat and late Anne), and late Kathleen "Kitty" (William) Virgl; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 26; great-great-grandmother of 9; "Gram" to anyone who was blessed to know her. Former member of St. Mary Seniors and...

Jan 16, 2017

Fidel A. Martinez, Jr, beloved husband of Iris (nee Perez); loving brother, uncle, and friend. Funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634. Interment Private.

Jan 13, 2017

Grabe, James F., U.S. Navy veteran, beloved husband of the late Monica B., (nee Ryan); loving father of James J. (Christina); dear grandfather of Paula A. Kribbs; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:00 am from Pomierski F.H., 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9:30 Mass. INT. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation...

Jan 11, 2017

Sheila Ann Fletcher, nee Anderson, beloved wife of William A.; daughter of the late Raymond and Gloria (nee Donafrio) Anderson; loving mother of Shawn (Aryn), Erin and Jennifer Fletcher and Teena Lombardo; fond grandmother of 13 beautiful grandchildren. Former employee of the Bridgeport News and retired Teachers Assistant at Robert Healy Elementary. Visitation Wednesday, January 18th from 6-9:00 pm...

Jan 8, 2017

John Bucenieks, beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee Vanderbusse); loving son of the late Isidors and late Lucija; fond brother of the late Albina Iesalnieks; friend and uncle  of The Niemczyk Family.  Entombment Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Jan 3, 2017

Janis "Nanny Jan" L. (nee Payne) Rainey Tirva, loving wife of Edward; loving sister of Linda (late Edward) Gray, Paul (Sharon) Payne, Charles (Veronica) Payne, and James Payne; fond daughter of the late Ralph and Bonnie Payne; aunt of many nieces and nephews; animal lover and friend to many; loving "daughter" of Continental Paper Company family. Visitation Thursday, January...

Dec 22, 2016

John J. Libner, Jr., beloved son of Rose (nee Melton) and the late John, Sr.; loving brother of Roxanne (Kenneth) Jarocki; dear nephew of James (Joan) Melton, Lillie Melton, the late YouVine (Sam) Frost, late Joyce Sue Melton, late Jackie Melton, late Roseann (late Leonard) Beckman, and late George Libner; cousin and friend to many. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 from...

Dec 10, 2016

Krzywicki, Cynthia F., nee Kollars, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Danette (Robert) Zimla, Terry, Michael (Pat), Christopher (Mary), Betsy (Len) Zaffino, Mary,  Rodney (Cindy), Laura Dencer, Cheryl, Anna Oliver, the late Gregory (Ann), and late Anthony; grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt of many; sister of late Marcella, Glenn, late Hilary, Antoinette, late Noel, and late Aaron....

Nov 21, 2016

Carol Sue Stevens (nee Pechousek Schiffer), beloved wife of Robert Stevens, died November 21, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Stephanie (late Victor Pechousek) and late Frank Schiffer. Visitation will be Monday, November 28, 2016 from 5-9:00pm at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street. Following cremation, Carol will be inurned at Resurrection Cemetery. (773)927-6424.

Oct 25, 2016

Dorothy (nee Kolinski) Krydynski, beloved wife of the late Bernard; devoted mother of Phil (Diane), April, and Karen (Don) Zybak; loving grandmother of Todd, Sarah Osborn, and Brian Krydynski, Sophie Sain, and Don, Nicole, Mark, and Amy Zybak; great-grandmother to Brantlee Osborn, Drew and Jack Zybak, Violet, C.J., and Lucy Chapman, and Ellie Horn; loving sister of the late...

Oct 18, 2016

Alice Catherine Rivera, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of James, Robert, John Wayne, Michael, Stephen, Scott, and Lisa (Salem) Mohammed; fond sister of many; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend of many. Visitation will be Saturday from 2-9:00 pm, Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. Interment private. (773) 927-6424

Oct 7, 2016

Funeral services for Gabriella will be held 11:00 am Saturday, Cctober 22, 2016 at New Life Church, 3039 South Normal . Avenue. NOTHING WILL BE AT THE FUNERAL HOME SATURDAY.  Burial will be private.

A memorial cook-out for friends and family will be held from 1:30pm until sundown at the 31st Street beach.

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Oct 1, 2016

Loretta F. Kemp, nee Patrzalek, beloved wife of the late Verne; devoted mother of Robert (Christine Petricek), Judith, late Joy (late Larry) Thompson, and late Baby Marie; loving grandmother of Eric, Matthew, and Thomas Kemp and Kyle Thompson; dear daughter of the late Catherine and late Ignatius Patrzalek; loving sister of the late Irene (late Stanley) Staszak,late Gertrude (late...

Sep 30, 2016

Ethel F. Kubish, nee Schulhaus, 102 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest; loving mother of Gerald Kubish; fond sister of the late Lillian (late William) Kubish; dear aunt of Kenneth Kubish. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 am at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, to Mount Hope Cemetery, 11500 South Fairfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655, for a graveside service....

Sep 24, 2016

Adeline Biernacki (nee Osesek), beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of the late Mark (Lori); dear grandma of Haleigh; sister of the late Claire (late Micky) and  late Agnes (late Alvin) Wrzesinski; aunt of the late Alvin Jr. (Betty) Wrzesinski and  Carol (Pete) Marcks; great-aunt to Laura (Ken) Christensen and Michael (Ara) Marcks.INT. Private. A memorial mass...

Aug 29, 2016

Shirley A. McLaughlin, nee Bernatowicz, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of David, Alan (Lori), Sharon Artega, Steve (Cynthia), the late Jeffrey and late Scott; grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many. Funeral Friday, September 9th at 9:00 am from Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd Street, to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church...

Aug 14, 2016

Ejka, Donald M, Army veteran, beloved husband  of Nancy (nee Mlyniec); loving father of Angela (Michael) Magee and Steven; dear Grandpa of Ian and Abigail Magee; fond brother of Richard, the late Frank, Benny, and John; dear uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many. Member of Wilson Park Seniors, St. Mary of P.H. Seniors, and Bridgeport V.F.W. Post #5079.  Funeral...

Aug 9, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose De Jesus "Chuy" Rodriguez Godinez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 8, 2016

Reverend James (Patrick) F. Galivan, long time companion of Jesus Christ and retired Chicago Archdiocesan priest; loving son of the late Bernard and late Dorothy; dear brother of Carol (Kenneth) Becker; fond uncle of Karen and Ken (Dana); great-uncle of Ryan, Troy, and Julian. A former CPS educator, UIC Hospital Chaplain, and since ordained into the priesthood in 1981,...