Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

Sep 18, 2023

John Thomas Jagodzinski, Army veteran, was a life long resident of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. He was the son of the late John J. and late Frances.

 

Family and friends will gather Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 am at Resurrection Cemetery for a graveside committal service.

Sep 13, 2023

 

Alicia Silva

September 8, 1944 – September 13, 2023

 

Alicia Silva, 79, of Chicago, passed away September 13, 2023, with her family by her side.

 

She was daughter of the late Guadalupe Pettinga Flores and is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Rodrigo Silva. Mother of Ramon (Valerie) Silva, Monica (Fernando Carreto) Silva, Antonio (Elizabeth)...

Sep 5, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Wrzesinski, nee Waner, beloved wife of the late Alvin; loving godmother of Wendy Micek; dearest cousin of Carol Molloy; daughter of the late Edward and late Mildred Waner.

Betty was an active member of St. Bruno Rosary Sodality and secretary of St. Bruno's Seniors.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 9,  2023 from 10-11:00 am at St. Bruno...

Aug 28, 2023

Ronald H. Sorcek, 85, a longtime resident of the Bridgeport neighborhood in Chicago, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. He is survived by his sons, Keith and Mark . Per his wishes, interment will be private.

Aug 25, 2023

Aug 19, 2023

Loretta A. Barry, (nee Kmiecik), beloved wife of the late Robert  Barry and late Robert Szczecinski, Sr.; loving mother of Robert Jr. (Pamela), Daniel, and late Michael Szczecinski; dear grandmother of Michael, Thomas, and Dennis Szczecinski; loving aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend of many.

Visitation for Loretta will be Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at St....

Aug 17, 2023

Kenneth J. Stempinski was the beloved husband of Susan (nee McGovern); cherished father of Kelly (Tony) Metoyer and Jessica Stempinski; adored grandfather of Emilia Metoyer; cherished son of Anna and the late John Stempinski; loving brother of the late Tom (Maria) and Joyce Stempinski; brother-in-law to Laura McGovern (Durward Pettigrew) and Colleen (Mark) Graves; "Treat" Sneaker to Schnitzel, Lola and...

Aug 14, 2023

Family and friends will gather 9:00 am on Saturday, June 29, 2024 for a graveside service and military honors at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 South Archer Avenue, Justice, Illinois..

Jul 28, 2023

 

Julio Medardo Espinoza, age 43 of Chicago passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at home. Born October 23, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Ernesto and Bertha (Quite) Espinoza. Growing up in Chicago he attended the Bridgeport Catholic Academy and graduated from Jones Commercial High School, class of 1998. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...

Jul 28, 2023

Maria Silva, the daughter of Librado Torres and Apolinaria Palomares Torres; wife of Miguel Silva, Sr.; and mother to Miguel Silva, Jr..

Mom lost her Mother at a young age. Later she came to the U.S. with a nephew. Sadly, he passed away a few years back. Mom made Chicago, and most importantly Bridgeport neighborhood  her home, met her...

Jul 23, 2023

Jul 23, 2023

Rachelle  "Shelly" M. Wisniewski, died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, July 23, 2023. She is the beloved daughter of the late Richard, retired C.P.D. and late Norene E. (Sanok); loving sister of Renetta "Renee" and William (Scott) Riemer; fond aunt of Daniel Price and Anthony Flowers, Jr; great aunt of Fiona Flowers, Alethia Flowers, and Cooper Price; niece of many.

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Jul 20, 2023

 

Marian Manka (nee Waclawek) ,Beloved mother and grandmother, Marian S. Manka, passed away on July 20, 2023, after a long and full life.  Marian is survived by her son Michael, daughter Karen (Phil) Siston, son Mark (Dina) and sister Alice (late Richard) Lyons.  She leaves behind 4 beautiful grandchildren: Lauren and Julia Siston, Matthew and Luke Manka.  Marian was...

Jul 13, 2023

Surrounded by her family and their love, Debbie Petroski passed away in Chicago on 7/13/2023 at the age of 67. Loving wife to Michael; adoring Momma to Ashley (Nolan) Sonnenberg; precious Nana to Avery Sonnenberg; dear Sissy to Linda (Bob) Suriano; special aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Beloved daughter of the late Jerry and the late Nancy Konczal; mother...

Jul 12, 2023

Carl Vincent Nyden, passed away suddenly, July 12, 2023 at the age of 57. He is the loving husband of Natalie ( nee Rothenberger); loving father to Kyle and Reeanna; the son of the late Josephine (nee Guca) and late John Nyden; dear brother of Kathy McGovern (John Pantano), Ruth Rosas (Rico), Florence Nyden, Diane Raymond (Dave), Linda Cariaga (Lauro),...

Jul 9, 2023

Edward B. Cadena passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 69.

He was an usher at St Mary of Perpetual Help Church and a member of the Carpenter's Union.

Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 4-8 pm and Friday, July 14, 2023 from 8-9:15 am at Pomierski Funeral Home,. A funeral mass will be 10 am,...

Jul 9, 2023

Marshall V. Christopher passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023., at the age of 77.

He is a retired Chicago Police Officer, having served school patrol, Loop traffic, and District 019.

Marshall was one of the originators to introduce Women Boxing to the Chicago land area. He also started a boxing Club called Tough Enough which had both men and...

Jul 3, 2023

 

Bruce Alan Norman, 74, passed away peacefully on July 3rd surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Beloved husband of Janice G (Fawcett); loving father of Janice Michelle (Joe) Lulay and devoted daughter, Amy Beth Norman. Devoted and loving son of the late William H. (late Step-Mother, Jean) Norman. Dear son of the late Ursula Cedar. Loving brother of...

Jul 3, 2023

 

 

Con mucha tristeza, la familia Duran comparte el fallecimiento de Columba Duran, a la edad de 76 años. Columba era la madre amorosa de 4 hijos y la esposa adorada de Elpidio Duran. Su muerte, el 3 de julio de 2023, deja a la familia con mucho pesar, pero con una inmensa gratitud de haberla tenido en sus vidas....