OBITUARIES

Ioannis Metanias

Aug 4, 2019

Age 92, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Hariklia I. Metanias (nee Boviatsi). Loving father of George (Denise) Metanias and Litsa (Bobby) Katsenios. Proud grandfather of Vicki, Joseph, Betty, Jenny and Nicko. Caring great grandfather of Logan, Brayden, Gracen, John, Eva and Sophia. Kind brother of Andrew, Paraskevi and the late Dimitri “Jim”. Dear uncle of many...

Anne Wisniewski (nee Yatsko)

Jul 22, 2019

Anne Wisniewski (nee Yatsko) of Calumet City, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the blessed age of 99. Anne was a beloved wife of the late Sigmund “Ziggy” Wisniewski, a Loving mother of Merrily Moore (late Richard) and William (Jane) Wisniewski, proud Grandmother to Justine (Roger) Ward, Jacquelyn Wacnik, Jennifer (Richard) Gonzalez, Anne...

Jean Oak

Jul 22, 2019

Jean Marie Oak, 84, passed away peacefully at her home of 54 years in Chicago’s Hegewisch neighborhood early on July 22th, 2019.

She was a Valentine’s baby, born to the late Carl Julius Bogren and Marie Elizabeth (Erickson) Bogren in Chicago on February 14, 1935.  She attended Hirsch High School and grew up in the Greater Grand...

Victoria Witos (nee Strzelec)

Jul 15, 2019

Victoria M. Witos (nee Strzelec), 96, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019. She was born January 1, 1923 and was a lifetime resident of Hegewisch.

Victoria met her future husband Rudolph Witos (from downstate IL) in Hegewisch while he was working in the Civilian Conservation Corps. She saw him passing on the road and whistled at him!...

Juan Miguel Corral

Jul 14, 2019

Age 49, late of Chicago, IL, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Gabriela Urbina. Loving father of Miguel (Maria) and Ana (Jorge). Proud grandfather of Abby and Miguel Jr. Caring brother of Luisa Corral. Dear son of the late Juan Corral.

Edad 49, residió en Chicago, IL, falleció Domingo, 14 de Julio 2019. Querido esposo de Gabriela Urbina...

Patricia Lear (nee White)

Jul 13, 2019

Age 67, late of Hammond, IN passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Wendell R. Lear. Loving mother of Linda Lear, William (Stephanie) Lear and George Lear. Proud grandmother of Patricia (David) Shannon, Gabrielle (Raymond) Lear, Tiffany Lear, Ashley Lear, Shea (Dave) Cook, Kyra (Darrel) Dixon, Jessica (Daniel) Reynolds and Kyle (Victoria) Lear [mother Chrissy Reynolds]. Devoted...

Kathy Fotopoulos (nee Psofios)

Jul 11, 2019

Kathy Fotopoulos (nee Psofios), age 86, late of Schererville, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Nicholaos G. Fotopoulos. Loving mother of Maria Fotopoulos, the late George N. (Casandra A.) Fotopoulos, and Effie (Chrisanthos) Economopoulos. Proud grandmother of Athanasios, Nicholas and Chris Zaglaras, Nicholaos G. (Kelsey) Fotopoulos and Alexandria A. (Drew) Walters, and Catherine and...

Elmer "Momo" Jimenez

Jun 26, 2019

Age 32, late of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Beloved father of Alex Jimenez. Devoted fiancé of Joanna Feliciano. Loving son of Victor De Jesus Molina and Morena Jimenez. Proud grandson of Gerardo Jimenez and Vicitacion Duran De Jimenez. Caring brother of Ingrid (Ezequiel) Gonzalez, Bryant Vasquez and Brenda Vasquez. Cherished nephew of Alba Jimenez, Ricardo Jimenez and Gloria De Servellon. Dear uncle of...

David Parker

Jun 22, 2019

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Burke), Loving father of David J. (Maricel) Parker, the late Tammy Cutler, the late Ann Lasseter, Daniel (Tracy) Fehil, the late Donald Fehil, and Kristie (James) Parker Leschinsky. Proud grandfather Patrick, Devin, John, Derek, Haley, Ryan, Anthony, Kristiana, Jessica, Samantha, Alivia, Princess Rhema, Princess Rheanna and great grandfather to many. Precious son of...

Thomas Roznawski

Jun 3, 2019

Thomas P. Roznawski, age 53, late of Kankakee formerly of Hegewisch, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 3, 2019. Beloved son of Maximillian and Christa Roznawski. Dear brother of Steven (Sabine) Roznawski. Thomas loved shopping and fishing with his friends in Kankakee. He liked the Chicago Bears and the Cubs.  Thomas will be missed by his family and all his friends...

Minerva Rodriguez

May 31, 2019

Age 71, late of Bush, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Loving mother of Richard (Anna) Rodriguez, Diana Rodriguez and Marianne (Duhamel Renfort) Rodriguez. Proud grandmother of Richard Jr. (Joselyn), Rudy (Luz), Raquel (Tina), Rachael, Rebecca, Isabella and Liam. Cherished great grandmother of six. Caring sister of Joseph and Jaime Ramirez. Preceded in death by parents: Jose and Odilia Ramirez.

Kori Simnick

May 24, 2019

Age 41, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. Caring sister of Kristopher (Elysia) Knudsen and the late Keli Marie Simnick. Beloved daughter of Terry (Christine) and the late Penelope Simnick. Dear stepdaughter of Christopher (Kristine) Knudsen. Cherished aunt of Penelope Knudsen and Austin Simnick. Kind cousin of many.

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Alex "Leco" McCann

May 16, 2019

Age 84, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Nancy J. McCann (nee Luper). Loving father of Brian (Laura) McCann and David McCann. Proud grandfather of Brittany (Bjorn) Schantz, Breanna McCann, Andrew (Susan) McCann, Amanda McCann and Demetra Panousis. Proud great grandfather of Ella, Autumn, Harvest, Andrew Jr. and Brendan. Caring brother of James and Liz. Dear...

Joan Timm (nee Lihota)

May 14, 2019

Age 84, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Timm Sr. Loving mother of Ralph (Tina) Timm Jr., Thomas Timm and Holly (Mark) Popczak. Proud grandmother of Angelina and Vincent Timm. Caring sister of Edward (Judith) Lihota. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Joseph and Helen Lihota.

Joan...

Felicia Pancer (nee Szromba)

May 9, 2019

Age 85, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Pancer for 67 years. Loving mother of Peggy (John) Karas, Holly (Will) Wilson, the late George (Maureen) Pancer, Gerry Pancer, Lucy (Richard) Baczkowicz and Luke Pancer. Proud grandmother of the late Neil Karas, Jessica (Bryan) Crooks, Russell (Belinda) Karas, Jake Wilson, Amanda...

Sofianos "Sam" Hasapis

May 8, 2019

Age 52, late of Valparaiso, IN., passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Loving father of Samantha Hastis and Seth Hasapis. Cherished of son of Vasiliki and the late Athanasios Hasapis. Caring brother of Demetreos “Jim” (Maria) Hasapis. Dear uncle of Athanasios Hasapis and many nieces and nephews. Kind nephew and cousin.

Sofianos was a loving, hardworking and devoted...

Harry Sideris

Apr 30, 2019

Age 82, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Beloved husband of Rosa Sideris. Loving father of David Sideris and Cathy (Dean) Koclanakis. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Cydney, Anthony, Anna and Nicholas. Devoted great grandfather of Kennedy Rose and Kinley. Caring brother of Maria (late Tom) Zaglaras and George (Claudia) Sideris. Dear uncle of Tom Zaglaras, Penny...

Mack Cummings

Apr 24, 2019

Age 23, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Loving son of Jeffery (Vivian) Cummings and Ligaya Levi. Caring brother Shimiz Cummings. Cherished nephew of Sheila Boyd and Brian (Gloria) Boyd. Preceded in death by grandparents: Edward Cummings and Charmaine DeVries.

Jeannie "Bean" Rochon

Apr 20, 2019

Age 37, late of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday morning,  April 20, 2019. Loving mother of Brynn Melendez. Precious daughter of Jeanne (companion Dennis Conlon) and the late Kenneth Dean Rochon. Beloved companion of Mario Rodriguez. Devoted co-parent with TJ Melendez. Caring sister of Lily Rochon, Tara Walano, Robin (fiancé Mark Valentín) Rochon, Dawn Rochon Carrasco and Jennifer (Christopher) Rochon Oyervides. Fun and loving...

Rosemary Dudlack

Apr 16, 2019

Age 74, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Beloved partner of Riccardo Mastrodonato for 32 years. Loving sister and best friend of Carol Dudlack. Also survived by brother, Mitchell (Katheryn) Dudlack. Preceded in death by parents: Michael and Ann (Ronczy) Dudlack. Rosemary will be dearly missed by her companion cats, Freddie and Chitzke.