Obituaries

Sep 12, 2021

Anthony John Mourek, age 78. Beloved husband of Karole, nee Schafer; dear father of Matthew (Christine) Heyrman; loving grandfather of Schafer, Bennett, and Hudson Heyrman; fond brother of James (Margaret) and Michael (Marie) Mourek.

Visitation Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North...

Aug 22, 2021

Adrian Romaniuk died August 22, 2021. Son of the late Peter and the late Paraskewia (nee Popovich) Romaniuk; brother of Anestor (Michelle) Romaniuk and the late Alexander (Carolyn) Romaniuk; father of Jason (Elaine) McCurley and Joshua (Andrea) Romaniuk; grandfather of Kaitlynn and Kelsie; uncle and cousin to many.

A private Visitation and Divine Liturgy will be held...

Aug 2, 2021

Franciszek Turek, age 73, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021 in Gary, Indiana. Franciszek Turek, aka "Frankie," was born in Kolbuszowa, Poland in 1947. He met and married Maria Bolek in Chicago in 1967. In the early 1970's he was a church organist at St. John Cantius Church and then later worked as a Building...

Jul 29, 2021

Margie E. Peltier, age 99, of Sedelia, Missouri, previously of Kansas City, Missouri, died on July 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois, where she lived for the past five years with her husband and daughter.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle M. Peltier and her son Keith Peltier. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...

Jul 18, 2021

Surrounded by her children and grandchildren, Hannah "Ann" Lustman (nee Ahern), age 95, died July 18, 2021 of complications of pancreatic cancer, the disease diagnosed only 17 days earlier.

Born to devout Catholics and Irish immigrants (William and Ellen (Corcoran) Ahern from County Cork), she and her siblings John (Helen) and James (Lynne) Ahern and Elizabeth "Betty"...

Jul 4, 2021

Dr. Vivian A. Walkosz, Ed.D., long-time resident of the "Back of the Yards" neighborhood of Chicago. Passed away, peacefully, in her home this Fourth of July weekend.

Devoted daughter of the late Joseph Walkosz and the Late Catherine nee Buinda. Loving sister of the late Alice (Late Honorable Vincent) Tondryk and the Late Richard (Dorothy) Walkosz. Beloved...

Jun 29, 2021

Marcella A. Bartnik; age 88. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1327 North Noble Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, Illinois.

For further information please call 312-421-0936.

Jun 27, 2021

Irene V. Jamroz, nee Dziki, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Jamroz; dear mother of Lynn Jamroz and Paul (Theresa) Jamroz; loving grandmother of Juliann Jamroz; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and the late Emily (nee Wrezel) Dziki; fond sister of Rosemary Bojarski, the late Emily Crea, the late Lorraine Boudreau, the late Julian Dziki,...

Jun 10, 2021

Fr. Gary Hogan, C.R. died on June 10, 2021 at the age of 64. The son of Herbert and Elizabeth Hogan, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his aunt, Pearl and cousin, Fran Mitchell.

He entered the Congregation of the Resurrection with First vows on May 26, 1979 and was ordained a Roman Catholic...

Jun 7, 2021

Marlene A. Toledano, age 67. Beloved daughter of the late Antonio G. and Isabella Potenza Toledano; beloved sister of Michael (Patricia), Anthony, James (Monique), Kathleen, Ricky, Rob, and Randy Toledano; loving aunt of Lorrie, Anthony, Mary, Milo, Mark, Addison, and Andrew.

Visitation Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...

Jun 6, 2021

Quinn MacKayla Carty, age 28, died on June 6, 2021, after suffering a catastrophic brain aneurysm.  Beloved daughter of Scott and Michelle Carty, of N. Tustin California, Quinn brought them so much love, joy and pride.  Quinn was the adored and loved girlfriend of Preston Black of Chicago, Illinois, and pug-mother to the rascal Lola Rae Carty.

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Jun 2, 2021

Beloved "Mum," Blanca Leonor Allocco, gracefully passed away on June 2, 2021.

Mum put all her trust in God and throughout her battle with cancer remained faithful and committed to living a life filled with peace, fortitude, and forgiveness. Her life was a living example of the Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 "And be kind and compassionate to...

Jun 1, 2021

Terry G. Macchia, age 58.  Beloved partner of Mariella Scaccia; dear son of Helen Yvonne and the late Anthony Macchia; brother of Bruce (Angelica) Macchia; uncle of A.J. Macchia; fond nephew and cousin to many.

Memorial Service Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm., at Christian Assembly Church, 7498 Grand Boulevard, Hobart, Indiana 46342....

May 24, 2021

Linda Suzanne Zorich-Lipa died with her best friend and most loved husband James David Lipa at her side. Preceded in death by her parents Blaise Joseph Zorich and Margaret Angela (nee Balavender) Zorich. She is also survived by her grieving sister Lauren (Daniel) Rosenberg; brother David (Deborah Baldare) Mark Zorich; loving aunt, cousin, Godmother, mentor, and dear friend to...

May 22, 2021

Dr. Manuel R. Tantoco passed away in his home in Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2021 at the age of 80. Son of the late Cesar B. Tantoco and the late Soledad G. Resurreccion. He is survived by his wife Arlene T. Tantoco; children Dr. Ann-Marie T. Tantoco and Dr. Anthony (Jamee) T. Tantoco; grandson Augustus Jude C. Tantoco;...

May 19, 2021

Richard Ross Warner, 78, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on May 19, 2021.

Richard was born August 12, 1942 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Dortha Duvall Warner and Lester Warner. He grew up in small Indiana towns and graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1961 where he was student body president and played on the...

May 15, 2021

Joanne Priscilla Lajewski, nee Moskal, age 91, passed away on May 15, 2021 with her family at her side. Joanne worked hard all of her life, she helped her widowed mother by working at the age of 15, got married and cared for her five children, and worked into her 70's at her local Jewel store. Joanne loved life...

May 3, 2021

John F. Truty, age 99. Preceded in death by his wife Angela Truty (nee Ogrodny); dear father of John D. (Dani), Larry (Alice), Andrea and the late Terry; loving grandfather of Erika (Jon E.) Patkowa, John M. (fiancé Kaitlin Portillo), David, Alison (Tommy) Stuever, Brittny (Jason) Baugh, James (Erin), Timothy (fiancé Claire Savage), and Scott (Patty); loving great-grandfather of...

Apr 15, 2021

David Klingenhagen, age 61, passed away in Chicago, Illinois on April 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Declan Klingenhagen and Ann C. (Williams) Klingenhagen.

David was born and spent much of his childhood in New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in finance. David was a writer and...

Mar 18, 2021

Jamie Christopher Blanke, beloved father, husband, brother, and son, was unexpectedly called home to heaven on March 18, 2021 at the age of 35. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 31, 1985, Jamie spent the majority of his childhood in Traverse City, MI. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Araxi Gentry; they were married in...