Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Feb 7, 2021

Laima M. Marchewka, nee Giedraitis, beloved wife of the late Rich; loving mother of Dawnmarie (Bob) Koska and Rich (Denise) Marchewka; loving grandmother of Heather, Danielle and Troy Koska, and Talia and Kylie Marchewka. Laima and Rich owned Joe and Rich Grocery in Bridgeport for over 40 years. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 3-9:00 pm and Wednesday, December...

Feb 7, 2021

Edward Carl Bansley, retired Chicago Police Officer, died October 20, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Rhonda (nee Lill); the loving father of Edward Adam (Fiancee Pepper Hagan) Bansley, Nicole (Timothy) Kurek, Markus (Nakiah) Lill, Marisa Torres (Fiancee Tyler Holmes), and the late Mark Andrew Bansley; beloved "Papa" to Brylan, Marek, Markelle, Aubreella, Logan,Caleb, Maverick, and Makayla. Ed is...

Feb 7, 2021

Irene Rita Zima was the beloved daughter of the late Jospeh and late Catherine (nee Szepanski) and the loving sister of  the late Mary, Josephine, Walter, Al, Bruno, Charlotte, Bernice, Carol, Pauline, Stanley, and Harriette; the fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a friend of many.

Irene was a die-hard Cubs fan and attended a...

Feb 5, 2021

Mary F. Sherman, nee Santiago, beloved wife of Matthew Sherman; loving mother of Melissa (Kevin) Ryan and Joseph (Megan) Sherman; devoted grandmother of Emily Ryan, Ethan Ryan, Joseph Sherman and James Sherman; dear daughter of the late Luis Santiago and Dolores (nee Castillo) Santiago Weber; loving sister of Luis (Debbie) Santiago, Irene (Richard) Stephens, Dr. Julio (Dr. Kristin) Santiago,...

Jan 27, 2021

Patricia Ziolkowski, nee Glass,was the beloved wife of  the late Vincent J.; loving mother of Vincent P. (Cheryl), Susan Klein, and Christopher (Julie); dear Nanny Pat of Jordan,Graham, Emma, Evan, and Claire; sister of Jim, Dina, Beryl, Roy, and Barbara; aunt and friend of many.

Mrs. Pat was the beloved kindergarten teacher at St. Mary of Perpetual...

Jan 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Hermelinda (Martinez) Parra. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 19, 2021

Kathleen Haryasz Mazienis, age 73, of Willow Springs, IL and born in Chicago, IL. The family of Kathleen are honoring her life recently lost on January 19, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Edmund and Gertrude Haryasz. Kathy was a valued employee of York High School, Elmhurst and Flagg Creek Golf Course, Countryside, IL.  She will be sadly missed...

Jan 12, 2021

Paul S. Goslawski, passed away January 12, 2021. He is survived by three brothers Phillip (Marianne), Thomas (Laura McDonough), and Alan Anthony (Ruth Robertson). Paul is the loving son of the late Stanley and late Adeline (nee Laskowski); dear brother of the late Leonard (Marcia) and late Dr. Lawrence (Dorothy), fond uncle of many.

Visitation will be...

Jan 10, 2021

William Fowler Anderson,Jr., U.S. Army Veteran, was the son of the late William Sr. and late Vera Dawn. He was the father of William (Mindy) Anderson III, Ashley and Molly Anderson; grandfather of Ella, Sawyer, Lillian, Areli, Joann, and William IV; fond brother of Terry Nero and Dawna Altes. Bill was a member of the V.F.W. Bridgeport Post #5079....

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

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 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 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...