Obituaries

Mar 26, 2021

A visitation for Albert Jackson and Judith Dziekan (who passed away April 26, 2020) will be held at Walter Pomierski & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, April 3,2021 from 10 am until 1:00 pm. A service will be held at 12:15 pm. Friends and family will then gather at the Bridgeport V.F.W. Post 5079 following the service.

Mar 17, 2021

Sheila J. Hansen , nee Pavelka, beloved wife of the late Shelly; loving sister of Ronald (Gloria) Pavelka, Pamela (Dan) Bury, Sandy (Roy) Budz,  the late Wayne (Lucille) and late Donald Pavelka; dear daughter of the late Gus and late Lucille Pavelka; loving aunt and great aunt; best friend of Karen Pedziwater and many others. Sheila loved life and will...

Feb 23, 2021

A visitation for Sherry will be at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. A service will be held in the funeral home at 2:45 pm.

Just a reminder that we are still required to wear face masks and social dixtance due to the covid restrictions....

Feb 9, 2021

Margaret Racinowski (nee Pacholski), beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of James (Janice) Racinowski and Patricia (Ken) Szczecinski; dear grandmother of Jeanine (Jose) Yepez and Daniel (Jaimie) Szczecinski; great-grandmother of Noah and Cecilia Yepez; sister of the late Stephen, Jr., late Gertrude Baker, and late Rita Domecki. Visitation and burial are private. Condolences may be expressed at...

Feb 9, 2021

Eduardo Duran, son of Petra and Heraclio Duran, passed away on February 9, 2021. Although he was born and raised in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago, he loved to spend time in his parent’s home state of Zacatecas where he enjoyed getting to know his grandparents and extended family members, as well as...

Feb 7, 2021

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

Thomas Joseph "TJ" Arlowe, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Thorton); loving father of  Thomas (Maria), Timothy (Michelle), John, Robert (Barbara), Debra McGinnis, the late Cheryl Ann (Terry) Long, late Michael, and James; proud grandfather of many; and friend of many.

TJ's funeral will be Thursday, December 30 2021 at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street. Chicago. Visitation will be from...

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 7, 2021

Edward A. Gensiorski. beloved son of the late Michael and late Pauline (nee Madej); loving brother of Helen, Margaret Bialek, Estelle "Stash" Rejniak, the late Irene Pocius, and late Ann Kroulaidis; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews; friend of many.

A former resident of Bridgeport and Oak Lawn. Ed served in the Army during the Korean War. He was...

Feb 7, 2021

 

James “Big Jim” “Slim” Paske, passed away peacefully at 2:30pm on Saturday December 11th. He went to be with the Lord at the age of 59 years old. 

 

Jim was born August 27th, 1962. He was raised in Chicago, IL in the neighborhood of canaryville where he went to St. Gabriel’s School. He joined the United States Navy...

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

Cheryl Lynn Gilhooly suddenly, beloved mother of Ryan J. Gilhooly (Alexandra) and Whitney C. Sykes (Justin).  Loving daughter of Charlene C. and the late Thomas J. Gilhooly.  Devoted grandmother of Skyler, Justin Jr., Colton, Oakley and Rowan.  Loving sister of Brian (Diana) Gilhooly and Kristen (Raymond) Garcia.  Loving aunt of Keith, Kurt, Keon and Ian.  Loving niece of several aunts...

Feb 7, 2021

Michael John Frugoli, 56, long time resident of Bridgeport, passed away Sept 2, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  He loved sports and the outdoors.  He enjoyed softball as well as a good game of pool. Mike was the youngest son of the late Robert & Dorothy Frugoli.  He is survived by his children, Michael Alfred (Jessica), Lauren Marie...

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....