Obituaries

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;...

Jul 16, 2024

Ray J. Smolinski, 96, was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Zombek); loving father of Katherine (late Edmund, Jr.) Krugler and Raymond Jr.; dear grandfather of Kathy (Brian) and Frank (Gretchen);cherished great-grandfather of Cheryl, Frank Jr., Kaitlin, Kevin Jr., Nick, and Alex. He was the son of the late Frank Sr. and late Julia, preceded in death by...

Jul 11, 2024

James Lozano, 94, of Chicago, IL, succumbed to ALS on July 11, 2024. Husband of the late Rachel (nee Gomez). Loving brother of the late Leonard Lozano, the late Clemencia Pacheco and the late Charlie Lozano. James is survived by his sons, Vincent D. Lozano (Jeanine), Victor A. Lozano (Sandra), and Daughter, Mercedes Lozano nee Corona (Candance) and Stepfather to...

May 21, 2024

Vanessa Marie Begovich passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Chicago. She was mother to Jayden and niece of Victoria Otte. Vanessa was the daughter of Lena and the late Anthony Begovich.Vanessa left us early but will always be in our hearts. Family and friends will gather Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00pm for a celebration of life...

May 9, 2024

Donald “Don” R. Bereta, aged 74, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Chicago, IL. He was born on November 13, 1949, in Chicago. Donald is the son of the late Joseph Bereta and Charlotte Kolakowski of Poland. He was a beloved father, brother, significant other, friend, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time...

Apr 26, 2024

Dolores "Dolly" F. Siwinski,(nee Staszak), beloved wife of the late John; mother of Marsha  "Marcy" (Larry) Kamuda, late Phillip (Debbie), and late Thomas. She has 5 grandchildren: Lisa (Mike), Tracy, Rachel ( Gary), Tony (Vince), and Phil; and 2 great-grandchildren: Nick and Jameson.Family and friends will gather Friday, May 3, 2024, 10:30 am for a funeral mass at St. Mary...

Apr 24, 2024

David Abraham Samuel Ankoor, aged 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.Born on October 9, 1959, in Shamshabad, India, David was the eldest son of Abraham and Chandraleela Ankoor. He is survived by a loving family in India, his mother, Chandraleela; sister, Louise; brothers, Timothy, Raju, and Johnathan; and nephew, Daniel. He was preceded in death...

Apr 19, 2024

Allan J. Petrulis, a Vietnam Army veteran and retired CFD, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (nee Kelley); father of Bryan (Jayme), Aaron Sr, (Carrie), Scott (Becky); step-father of Kevin McSweeney and Theresa (Jeff) Aron; grandfather of 8; brother-in-law of John (Anna) Kelley, Joseph (late Jeannie) Kelley, late Diane, late Frankie, and the...

Apr 15, 2024

Terrence Lee Shinkus, born in Chicago, passed away April 15 in Gilbert, Arizona.  The 76 year old Vietnam Army veteran was the beloved husband of Pamela (nee Wisniewski); and son of the late Eugene and late Adele (nee Kaminski).Family and friends will gather for a graveside burial Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30 am in Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 South Archer...

Apr 11, 2024

Robert "Ducky" Beach Murray, National Guard veteran, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Hector and late Madeline (nee Beach); husband of Gloria "Coco" and the late Elaine  "Cookie"; the beloved father of the late Patricia Lynn, Robert, late William B, Michael C. Sr. (Cheryl Perritz), Cynthia (Daniel) Monaco,...

Mar 30, 2024

Jean Duvnjak, having celebrated her 84th birthday, died peacefully March 30, 2024. She joins her twin sister, Joan (late James) Melton, and sister Marian Longfield, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her nieces Janice Melton Ruggiero and Julia (Patrick) Brcich.Interment for Jean will be private.

Mar 17, 2024

Michael " Mickey" E. Walczak, also known as Mouse and Moe, died Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Chicago, age 81. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie "Mary" (nee Brozek); loving father of Cherise "Cheri" (Dennis) Lynn, Christine (Dennis Smith) Walczak, Michael (Cheri nee Marose), and Joseph (Holly nee Davis); Grampa of Daniel, Sarah Nicholas, Morgan, Ava, Abigail,...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Jane Oleszkiewicz 88 years old, of Chicago, IL Born and raised on Lyman Street passed away on March 14, 2024.Mary Jane was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport, Chicago.  She attended grade school at St. Bridget and St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School.  She earned an Associates Degree from Loyola University of Chicago.  After college, she served as a...

Mar 11, 2024

Lawrence "Butch" Grabinski was the beloved son of the late Arthur and late Dorothy (nee Janetzky); the loving brother of Paul (Arlene Annerino) Grabinski, Gerry (Marty) Cardello, David Grabinski, late Donna (John) Holmes, late Elaine (late Raymond) Sutter, late Dolores Childs, and late Shirley Newell; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.Larry passed way Monday, March 11, 2024 in...

Feb 11, 2024

Thomas Edward Foreman (77) of Savanna, IL passed away on February 11, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.  He was the loving husband of Shelby (nee Goforth) for 42 years.  He was the loving father of Tracy (Steve) Kimbrel and the late Tommy Foreman, stepfather of Melody (Ron) Delk and William Ashley (Jenni) Delk.  He leaves 3 grandchildren:  Eddie (Calyn) Huchthausen,...

Feb 8, 2024

Feb 8, 2024

Gary M. Solverson, age 75, US Air Force veteran; beloved husband of Ruth (nee Pyznarski); son of the late Arthur and late Evelyn (late Herb Cline); loving father of Tracy (Roger) Rodriguez, Cheri (Tom) Groark, and the late Donna; loving grandfather of Alexis Rodriguez and Jessica Groark; beloved brother of Arthur (Sharon) Solverson; loving son-in-law of the late Matt and...