OBITUARIES

Romualdo Medrano Sr. "Ray"

Aug 19, 2018

Age 62, late of East Side and formerly of South Chicago, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Beloved husband of Isabell Medrano. Loving father of Melinda Medrano, Romualdo Medrano Jr. and Amanda Medrano. Proud grandfather of Julian Jr., Layne, Jordan and Jionni. Caring son-in-law of Gilbert and the late Natividad Garcia. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Romualdo Castillo...

Rosie Young "Rosebud" (nee Gilbert)

Aug 16, 2018

Rosie M. Young, 81, late of Burnham, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born July 31, 1937 in Sagola, MI to the late Frederick and Rose (nee Federspil) Gilbert. She was married to the late Bobe L. Young; Rosie left her children Crimson April (Dan) Crutchfield, Zyla Garner and Frederick Young; her three sisters Sharon Betow, Robin Gerstner and Keena (Matthew); her...

Paul Hrabar

Aug 13, 2018

Interment: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018, meeting directly at Holy Cross Cemetery, 801 Michigan City Road, Calumet City, Illinois, 60409

Ronald Shea

Aug 7, 2018

Age 82, late of Burnham, IL passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Beloved husband of the late MaryLou Shea. Loving father of Karen (Tony) Pappas, Sharon (Rich) Michalski and Veronica (Gary) Clark and stepfather of Greg and Brian Bartkiewicz. Proud grandfather of Nico, Rich, Sabrina, Gary Jr., Jamie and Michael. Cherished great grandfather of many. Caring brother of Judy...

Leonard Sowa

Aug 6, 2018

Leonard Theodore Sowa (69) was born August 14, 1948 to Theodore Leonard Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Sowa in Hammond, Indiana. He passed on to eternal joy August 6, 2018 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Ted (2013) and his mother, Marge (2001).

Len is survived by his loving wife...

Keli Simnick

Aug 1, 2018

Age 41, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Loving mother of Austin Simnick. Caring sister of Kristopher (Elysia) Knudsen and Kori Lee Simnick. Beloved daughter of Terry (Christine) and the late Penelope Simnick. Dear stepdaughter of Christopher (Kristine) Knudsen. Cherished aunt of Penelope Knudsen. Kind cousin of many.

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Joann Collins (nee Koziol)

Jul 15, 2018

Joann M. Collins of South Bend, Indiana, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2018. Joann was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 16th, 1937 to the late Joseph and Mary Koziol.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Brandon Kurth. Joann moved to South Bend, Indiana after marrying William Collins who also preceded...

Dorothy Murawski (nee Bobos)

Jul 3, 2018

Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William F. Murawski. Loving mother of William (Janice) Murawski, Richard (Carol) Murawski and the late Robert Murawski. Proud grandmother of William (Lisa) Murawski, Jeffery Murawski, Sandra (Shane) Akins, Richard Murawski Jr., Kevin (Shelia) Murawski, Beth (Chris) Dmytriw, Robert (Jackie) Murawski Jr., Paul Murawski and Sheri Murawski. Cherished...

Lillian Giza (nee Majka)

Jun 25, 2018

Age 95, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Giza. Loving mother of Christine (Richard) Kisala and Deborah (Paul) Holman. Proud grandmother of Vincent (Magnolia) Kisala, Kevin (Kami) Kisala, Michael (Mandy) Kisala, Laura (Matthew) Cooke, Kyle Holman and Joseph Holman. Caring great grandmother of Dylan, Luke, Keegan, Tyler, Gracie and McKenna.

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00...

Stephanie Mazur (nee Dombrowski)

Jun 22, 2018

Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William Mazur. Loving mother of Alice (John) Gumpert, Leonard Mazur, Joan (Allen) Strug and Raymond (Pam) Mazur. Proud grandmother of John, Jennifer, Marisa, Allison, Jacquelin, Tessa and Kayla. Cherished great grandmother of Cameron, Adelaide and Claire. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John...

Chester Ogorek

Jun 16, 2018

Age 91, late of Dowagiac, MI and formerly of Hegewisch (1927 to 2014), passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Chester was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Sophie and siblings Walter, Stephanie, Veronica, Stanley, Eugene and survived by his sister Balbina Gabrys. Chester proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was like his mother's...

Earl "Bob" Vanderpol

Jun 16, 2018

Age 51, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to a charity of your choice.

Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore  Ave., Chicago, IL 60633 followed by a Time of Remembrance across the...

Nellie Kuchenbecker (nee Stephens)

Jun 14, 2018

Age 75, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sr. Loving mother of Stephania, the late Paul Jr., Robert and Thomas. Proud grandmother of Elissa Millan. Caring sister of Billie Stephens and Goldie Stephens of Texas. Dear aunt to Steven (Beau) Wiant, Sonia Ray, Kellie Ray and the late Christopher Ray. Cherished friend of many and...

Betty Vee Johnson (nee Sanders)

Jun 11, 2018

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Carl B. Johnson. Loving mother of Carl W. (Ginger) Johnson and Carol (Alan) Kaim. Proud grandmother of Maxwell (Elizabeth) Kaim, Emily Johnson and Carl M. Johnson. Kind sister of Joan (late Dean) Pearson and Letty (Ross) Larson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents:...

Danuta Lenckos (nee Nowak)

Jun 10, 2018

Age 94, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Walter G. Lenckos. Loving mother of Walter (Doreen) Lenckos and the late Stephanie (Walter) Lickus. Proud grandmother of Lauren Ayn (Gabriel) Lickus-Rhoads, Walter J. (Stephanie) Lenckos Jr. and Kristen Ann (Chris) Lenckos-Richter. Cherished great grandmother of Sierra and Lynette Lenckos and Ada Rhoads. Caring sister of Anna Koza. Dear...

Bill Ekhoff

Jun 10, 2018

Age 66, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Debrah Ekhoff (nee Dziadon). Loving father of Steven (Krystle) Ekhoff and Valarie Venable. Proud grandfather of Owen and Lilian. Caring brother of Don (late Sherri) and Sharon (Larry). Kind brother-in-law of Paul “PJ” (Stella), Kim (Colleen) and Christine (Mike). Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews....

James Brann Sr.

Jun 6, 2018

Age 86, late of Hegewisch, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Joe (Cheryl), Jerry, John (Anastasia), Ron (Vicky), devoted grandfather of 12,  great grandfather of 5.

Judith Machek

Jun 1, 2018

Age 75, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. Loving sister of Suzanne (Robert) Anderson and John Machek. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Martin and Anna Machek. Judith was a proud member of the Daughters of Isabella and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Columba Church. She was also the Secretary for the American Legion in Calumet City.

Angeline Martinich (nee Ozretich)

May 15, 2018

Age 98, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Steve Martinich. Loving mother of Steven (Sandra) Martinich and Robert Martinich. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Susie) Martinich and Kristen (Ernesto) Contreras. Proud great grandmother of Delaney Martinich, Katelyn Martinich, Alex Contreras and Isabel Contreras. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Fabian and Anna; and...

Joseph Lewicki III

May 2, 2018

Age 65, late of Roseland, IL passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  Loving father of Joseph and Brandie. Caring grandfather of Krystle, Chyan, Ashlee, Terrence, Terencia, Jermaine, Jayvon, Joseph, James, Rowdy, Priscilla, Jax, Jonathan and Kimberly. Proud great grandfather of Harry, Kristyna and Michael Joseph. Caring brother of Harry, Therese and Lorelei. Dear uncle of Nicholas and Erica. Kind brother-in-law of Louis. Preceded in death...