OBITUARIES

Sep 13, 2016

Visitation: Opyt Funeral Home

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016

Private Funeral Services

Private Interment

Sep 12, 2016

Age 36, late of Chicago, IL passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Rebecca Barajas (nee Brown). Loving father of Michael Anthony Jr., Andrew Emil and Madelyn Louise. Dedicated son of Virginia Barajas. Compassionate  brother of Daniel Alexander (Cristy Calderon) Barajas and Leonardo J. (Lisette) Barajas Jr. Cherished grandson Joseph and Velia Lopez. Fond son-in-law of Louise Brown. Caring brother-in-law of  Genevieve Brown. Kind grandson-in-law of...

Sep 5, 2016

Age 56, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. Beloved brother of Constance (Henry) Grigg-Koning, Robert (late Jirina) Podgorny and Gerald Podgorny. Caring God-father to Sharon. Kind uncle of Laura, Joanne, Sharon and Nina. Devoted great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Walter and Mary Podgorny.

Kevin was very active with the St. Florian Parish,...

Sep 2, 2016

Beloved daughter of Demetrius Brown and Dawn V. Hood. Loving sister of Noah Hood, Jarrett Brown and Griffin Brown. Cherished granddaughter of Elizabeth Brown, Jan V. Hood and Ronald Greenwood Sr. Dear niece of many.

Sep 1, 2016

Age 77, late of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Those surviving Ray are his loving wife,  Aspasia "Terry" (nee Kantas); daughters: Christina Holloway and Stacy Arreola; two grandsons: Ethan and Jack; brothers: Edward Holloway and James (Angie) Holloway; and brother-in-law: Alex (Irene) Kantas. He is preceded in death...

Aug 23, 2016

Age 78, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Milkowski. Loving mother of Christine (Thomas) Weinberger,  Richard Milkowski and Jill (Joe) Vetroczky. Caring grandmother of Melissa, Amanda, Jessica, Madeline, Rebecca and  Jacqueline. Proud great grandmother of Benjamin. Dear sister of Charles, Marcus (late Mary), Bonnie (late Richard) and Jimmy (Nancy). Fond sister-in-law of  Dennis (Gume), Dorothy...

Aug 16, 2016

Age 68, late of East Side, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Ana Roman Castillo. Loving father of Lorena (Charles Williams) Roman-Lopez, Maribel Roman-Reyes, Miguel Garcia and  Moises Garcia. Proud grandfather of Jacqueline, Marta, Melinda, Miguel and Sonnie. Caring brother of Roberto, Manuel, Antonio, Maria de Jesus, Maria Luisa, Juanita and Pedro. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Aug 10, 2016

It is with heavy heart that we announce the death of our loving mother, grand mother, and great grand mother Hellen Yousef Haddad (Um Hani) the wife of late Ghazi Yousef Haddad, the mother of Hani, late Fredo, Yousef, Ziyad, Ferial, Tamam, Freeda, Reem, Abeer, and Mervat. Her soul departed this world on Wednesday August 10th, 2016 where she...

Aug 2, 2016

Age 99, late of Hegewisch, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services in Palos Heights, IL. Sue was born on June 12, 1917 in Englewood, TN to Joney and Edna (Yoder) Carden. Proud grandmother to Lori Adler, Cherie Michaels, Robert (Tracie) Michaels, and Thomas Miller who was like a grandson to her. Great grandmother to Samantha Adler,...

Jul 30, 2016

Age 91, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert Tullis. Loving mother of Robin Tullis and Cindy Tullis. Proud grandmother of Christopher Sims. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marilyn was a world traveler, an avid cook and enjoyed shopping with her family. She was a great wife, mom, grandma and dear friend to all.

Jul 25, 2016

Age 95, Late of Hegewisch entered into eternal life July 25, 2016. Preceded in death by loving husband of 61 years, Raymond G. Sarbiewski. Dear mother of Joan (late Ervin) Frydrychowski, Theresa (Norbert) Grzyb, Ray (Gail) Sarbiewski, Debbie (Gary) Tinsley. Grandmother of 6. Great-grandmother of 8. Great great-grandmother of 1. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 7 brothers...

Jul 24, 2016

Age 82, late of  South Chicago, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. Wife of the late Peter Medrano. Loving mother of Peggy (Salvador) Salazar, Peter Medrano, Patrick (Cordelia) Medrano and Preston (Susanne) Medrano. Proud grandmother of Summer (Steven) Figueroa, Natalie (Douglas Stalnos) Salazar, Laura Medrano, Donna Medrano, Corderyle Medrano, Russell Medrano, Corina Medrano, Rachel Medrano, Olivia (Usman) Zeb, Alexander Medrano, Valerie Medrano and...

Jul 11, 2016

Jul 10, 2016

Jul 9, 2016

Age 78, late of Chicago, IL. passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Albino A. Pizarro. Loving mother of Marycela Pizarro, Lilia (Kevin Davis) Levreau-Davis, Miguel Angel (Raquel) Pizarro, Lisette (Michael) Durand and Albino (Claudia Avila) Pizarro. Proud grandmother of Monica, Crystal, Raul, Ryan, Brandon, A.J., Ashley, Karina, Jessica and Nayeli. Caring sister of Gilberto, Aurelio, Felix, Juan Angel and Julita. Kind...

Jun 28, 2016

Age 64, late of Hammond, IN passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Loving mother of Steven (Robert P. Surratt III) Wiant. Kind aunt. Preceded in death by parents: Stephen and Marie; and brothers: Robert and Paul. Cheryl proudly and honorably served her country in the US Air Force.

Jun 24, 2016

Age 88, late of  Calumet City, IL, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Beloved wife  of Joseph Batzek. Loving mother of Joseph (late Darlene)  Batzek Jr., Dennis (Helene) Batzek, the late Diana Fultz, Cynthia (late Gregory) Batzek-Zurek and the late James Batzek. Proud grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many.

Jun 22, 2016

Jun 11, 2016

Age 94, late of Burnham, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Galia. Loving mother of Charlene Aiello and Lawrence (Karen) Galia. Proud grandmother of Anthony Jr., Michael, Lawrence II and Jeffrey. Devoted great grandmother of Alexis and Cameron. Caring sister of  the late Irene and late Edmund. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Lucille was a...

Jun 6, 2016

Age 96, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Florence Mierniczak. Loving father of late Diane Lucette Wells and Richard (Annette) Mierniczak. Dear brother of Stanley and the late Stella.