Fr. Elric Sampson, O.F.M.
Mar 2, 2021
The Franciscan Friars of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart sadly announce the death of Fr. Elric Sampson, O.F.M., who died Tuesday, March 2 in Chicago. Fr. Elric, son of Charles and Camille Sampson and brother to six siblings, graduated from Corpus Christi Grammar and High Schools; Corpus Christi Community named him Alumni of the Year in 2003.  ...
Thomas Edward Millstead
Feb 28, 2021
Thomas Edward Millstead, age 91, passed away February 28, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was predeceased by his wife Judith M. (nee Kresl) Millstead.
He worked in Public Relations for CNA Insurance Co. for 23 years. He previously worked at the Racine Journal-Times for 15 years as a copy editor, entertainment editor, and...
Byron Boneck
Feb 28, 2021
Byron Boneck. Visitation March 6, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. until the time of the 1:00 p.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.
Sean O’Reilly
Feb 26, 2021
Sean O'Reilly, 43, of Chicago, transitioned peacefully and surrounded by love on February 26, 2021.
Sean was born on January 6 in Oak Lawn to Francie (Hynes) and John O'Reilly both of Co. Mayo, Ireland. He grew up in Tinley Park with his two sisters, Deirdre and Mary. Sean was a 1996 graduate of Marian Catholic High...
Daniel R. Schuman
Feb 24, 2021
Daniel R. Schuman. Loving father of Beth Schuman; cousin of many. Dan grew up in Berkeley, Illinois - - a little like "Mayberry". He lived on Maple Avenue with his parents August John (Gus) and Marie Felicia (Neen), and his little brother, Roger. He recalled the early years of Roger coming into his life as: "Who is this kid...
Francoise Mikhail Elias
Feb 17, 2021
Francoise Mikhail Elias (affectionately nicknamed Fifi) passed away at NWM ICU on Ash Wednesday at approximately 1:02 PM on February 17, 2021, on the first day of the journey of the return to God. Fittingly, Francoise journeyed away at Lent, a fasting period of 40 days that Mom adhered to in the strictest of traditions, during her life time....
Albert Lazowski
Jan 30, 2021
Albert Lazowski died peacefully in Elk Grove Village on January 30, 2021 at the age of 85. Albert is survived by his children, Cynthia, Judy, Daniel, Joseph and Debra; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Lazowski.
Visitation February 3, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel,...
Charles Kevin Ramirez
Jan 24, 2021
Charles Kevin Ramirez, age 54, a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, passed away peacefully at Loyola Medical Center on January 24, 2021. Kevin will be remembered for his sense of humor, his sharp mind, love of animals, nature, and especially his family.
He will be sadly missed by his mother, Celia; sister, Lucy; aunts and uncles,...
Florian R. Zydorowicz
Jan 24, 2021
Florian R. Zydorowicz. Loving husband for 52 years and best friend for 57 years of JoAnn, nee Lococo; proud father of Richard (Kris), Lisa Marie, and Joseph (Amy); loving and proud papa of Alyssa, Jacob, Lauren, and Brody; brother of Marcia Zydorowicz; son of the late Florian "Phil" and Julia Zydorowicz; nephew of John Galus, Edward (Dolores) Galus, and...
Loren A. Hansen
Jan 13, 2021
Loren A. Hansen, age 72, a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away on January 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Monica McCue Hansen.
Loren was born in Omaha, NE on March 15, 1948, the son of Vera and Lawrence Hansen. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received an MBA degree...
Jean Catherine Kalish
Jan 3, 2021
On Sunday, January 3, 2021, Jean Catherine Kalish (nee Styrkowicz), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of nearly 100. Jean was born on March 23, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Andrew and Mary (Potempa) Styrkowicz.
Beloved wife of the late Casimir (Casey) Kalish, together, they raised three daughters, Andrea (Hennie) Reynders, and twins,...
Joseph Pudowski
Dec 4, 2020
Joseph Pudowski, grew his wings on December 4, 2020. Son of the late Jan and Bronislawa (nee Skowronska) Pudowski; loving brother of Barbara Bonello, the late Diane Urukalo, and the late Bernard Pudowski; uncle of twelve; great-uncle of twenty-nine (including the late AnnMarie Brown); great-great-uncle to nine (including the late Arianna Saenz), and counting.
Joseph Pudowski was...
Edward X. Clinton, Sr.
Nov 25, 2020
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Ed Clinton, Sr. passed away at the age of 90.
Ed was born on July 13, 1930. He attended DePaul University and graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1953. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in September 1953 and a few days later he began his military service in the...
Dr. Santosh (Toshi) Kansal
Nov 21, 2020
Dr. Santosh (Toshi) Kansal (Sood) left us on November 21, 2020 after a long and wonderful life, filled with many accomplishments, both personal and professional. Dr. Kansal was a Cardiologist with the University of Alabama in Birmingham and, later, with her own private practice. She leaves behind her dear husband Dr. Prakash Kansal, her beloved daughter, Preeti Kansal-Manadan (Augustine...
John Raymond Schroeder
Nov 15, 2020
John Raymond Schroeder, age 80, retired Senior VP of Bank of America Portfolio Manager passed away at home November 15, 2020 after being hospitalized for a bad fall and heart complications.
John was born the son of Forrest and Ida Schroeder on May 9, 1940 in Chappell, Nebraska where he lived until graduating from high school. He...
Bernard Pudowski
Nov 14, 2020
Bernard Pudowski, age 64, grew his wings on November 14, 2020, at Little Company of Mary. He was born March 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Bronislawa and Jan Pudowski.
Father of Tammy Saenz, Bernard Pudowski, Jenny Farfan, Carrie Massie, Tony Solis, John Pudowski, Stephanie McGuire, and Kyle Pudowski; beloved grandfather of twenty-one, great-grandfather of nine, and...
James John Martinek
Nov 13, 2020
James John Martinek. Beloved son of the late Stephanie (nee Podlo) and John Martinek; loving brother of Linda (Thomas) Schmit; dear nephew of Delphine Mroczka; godfather of Andy Russo; fond uncle of many non-biological nieces and nephews; also survived by many cousins. A wonderful friend to many.
Services will be private as a result of the Covid-19...
David Michael Limanowski
Nov 7, 2020
David Michael Limanowski, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on November 7, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born in Chicago, the only child to the late Marie Minelli and Theodore Limanowski.
He attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL then furthered his degree in architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans. He spent his...
Fr. Mel Rybarczyk, C.R.
Nov 5, 2020
Father Mel Rybarczyk, C.R., age 79, a Priest of the Congregation of the Resurrection died in Chicago on November 5, 2020. Fr. Mel professed vows in the Congregation of the Resurrection on January 6, 1961 and was ordained a Priest on April 12, 1969. He taught at Gordon Tech High School from 1969-1977. He also taught at Archbishop Weber...
Alan J. Brown
Oct 22, 2020
Alan J. Brown, age 89. Beloved husband of Gay, nee Kavanaugh; dear father of Richard (the late Susan) and the late Barbara Brown; dear step-father of Joseph (Nicole) Dunworth and Chris (Jennifer) Dunworth; loving grandfather of Robert (Karla) Brown, Calysta Dunworth, Breanna Dunworth, Audrey Dunworth, Christian Dunworth, and Liam Dunworth; great-grandfather of Isabella and Juliana Brown; fond brother of...
