OBITUARIES

Raymond Holloway

Raymond Holloway

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...

Barbara Milkowski

Barbara Milkowski

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...

Miguel Roman de la Cruz

Miguel Roman de la Cruz

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...

Hellen Haddad

Hellen Haddad

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...

Mollie Choat

Mollie Choat

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,...

Marilyn Tullis

Marilyn Tullis

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.

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Ann Sarbiewski

Ann Sarbiewski

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...

Lydia Medrano

Lydia Medrano

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...

Maria Quintero Pizarro

Maria Quintero Pizarro

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...

Cheryl Kuchenbecker

Cheryl Kuchenbecker

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.

Bregeda "Jenny" Batzek

Bregeda "Jenny" Batzek

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.

Lucille Galia

Lucille Galia

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.

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John Mierniczak

John Mierniczak

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.

Carol Bochenek

Carol Bochenek

May 27, 2016

Age 72, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Ronald Bochenek Sr. Loving mother of Ronald (Siew Lee) Bochenek Jr., Deborah (James) Kavanaugh and Keith Bochenek. Proud grandmother of Mary, Sarah, Peter, Abigail, Jacob and Emily. Caring sister of Mary Lou (Charles) Cowperthwaite. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Peter and Mary Bugajski and...

Hilda Jamrock

Hilda Jamrock

May 26, 2016

Age 72, late of Burnham, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Jamrock. Loving mother of Rudolph Vincent (Colleen) Jamrock, Jesse Jamrock and Jessica (Rob) Jamrock. Proud grandmother of Victoria, Jacob, Alexis, Gavin and Collin. Caring sister. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Salvador and Victoria Colorado.

Janet Szefc

Janet Szefc

May 23, 2016

Age 60, late of Naperville, IL passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Beloved wife of Edmund R. Szefc Jr. Loving mother of Lisa (Andrew) Heidgerken and Theresa (Jon) Oloier. Proud grandmother of Theodore Edmund and Maxwell Allen Heidgerken. Caring sister of Carole (David) Burton and Dianne (Craig) Skrabacz. Kind sister-in-law Linda Szefc Retired CPD and John (Tanya) Szefc. Dear aunt of a niece and many...

Ronald Kassens

Ronald Kassens

May 19, 2016

Age 79, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Frona Kassens (nee Dinkelman). Loving father of Laura Lee (Ronald) Coleman. Proud grandfather of Amber, Ronald, Ashley. Caring brother of G. Wayne Kassens and Betty (late Victor) Wesselhoft. Kind uncle of Arthur and Christopher. Preceded in death by parents: Arthur and Lydia Kassens. Ronald proudly and honorably served his country in the...