Obituaries

Apr 20, 2024

Ted “T-Bar” Balicki Sr. age 81, of Kempville, TN; beloved husband of the late Marilyn nee Murnane; son of the late Theodore and Caroline Bres Balicki; loving father of Ted Balicki Jr.; cherished grandfather of Ted “Teddy” Balicki; dear brother of Joan Hamann; fond uncle of Kyle, Haley, and Carley. Ted was a 1961 graduate of Lindbloom High School, and...

Apr 19, 2024

Vida Kivenas

Vitalija “Vida” Kivenas, age 77, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She is the daughter of the late Vytautas and Vale Skrubutonis; loving mother of Romas (Michelle), Nadia, and Algis; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister of Verginia; dearest friend of Lola; and fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was...

Apr 16, 2024

Jose Alfredo Gomez, 75, loving husband to Maria del Carmen (Molina) Gomez, 69. A loving father of Alfredo Jr. (Evelyn) Gomez, Veronica (Troy) Seaborg, Wendy (Paul) Pardo, Erik (Vanessa) Gomez, Christian (Elizabeth) Gomez. Exemplary Grandfather who was fondly known to the grandkids and great grandkids as "Wito". His grandchildren were blessed to have known and will miss his wisdom, kindness,...

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Ann Soliday

Sadly we lost our Angel on April 2nd, 2024 after a long

illness. She is survived by her 3 sons, Shawn, Todd and

Jason. Her middle child was particularly smart and handsome

 

Barbara was a hard worker and was always willing to get

her hands dirty. She was a talented seamstress but was

not afraid to work on cars or anything else. She...

Mar 26, 2024

Martha A. Cesna was taken by the Lord, March 26, 2024.

 

She was 88 years old, born in 1936 in Taurage, Lithuania. She was displaced to Germany during World War II and immigrated to America in 1949.  Martha's stories during these turbulent times were filled with both heartbreak and hope.

 

She was the loving daughter of Jonas and Ane Cesna, both deceased.

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Mar 21, 2024

Linda R. Mondschean nee Skinner; beloved wife of John; loving mother of Danielle, John (Carly), Matthew, and Carly Mondschean; cherished grandmother of Alex and Owen; dear sister of Betty (the late Larry) Tjarks, Sandra (the late Wade) Price, Jackie (Larry) Osborne, Harry Skinner, Steve (Nancy) Skinner, Diana (the late Ronald) Stewart, Catherine (Rick) Garowski, Jeff (Toni) Skinner, and the late...

Mar 19, 2024

Kennedy, Robert J (Red) age 79; a railroad engineer and switchman, passed away on March 19, 2024 at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Mr. Kennedy, a longtime Evergreen Park resident, was born in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. After graduating from Morgan Park Academy in Chicago, he briefly worked as an electrician before being hired with the Rock Island railroad in 1964....

Mar 18, 2024

Gladys Driscoll, 84, of Chicago passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 with family by her side. Gladys was born to Harold and Sigrid Aamodt. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Driscoll. Loving mother of Michael Cruise (Barbara), David Cruise, Theresa Driscoll-Ledezma (Javier), and the late John Cruise. Cherished grandmother of Liam and cousin to Dian Ham.Gladys was involved in...

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara Cunningham Fisher, age 86, registered nurse, passed away on March 15th, 2024. Barbara was born on September 26th, 1937. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late George J. Fisher; Loving step-mother to the late George Fisher (late Tammy) and Kevin Fisher (Barbara). Proud grandmother of Corey and Lake Fisher. Loving sister to the late Joanne Arroyo (late Lloyd...

Mar 15, 2024

Serafin Sosa age 84; beloved husband of Evangelina nee Barrera; adored father of Gerardo (Sue) Sosa, Evangelina (Jaime) Islas, the late Jaime Sosa, Angelica (Joseph) Miller, Alejandra (Ruben) Alcala, Ricardo (Leslie) Sosa, and Maria Sosa; cherished abuelo of Timothy, Adam, the late Alison, Erin, Alejandro, Luke, Matthew, Gabrielle, Jacob, Sheryl, Andrew, Jessica, Brenda, Alexis, Samantha, Abigail, Anabel, Joshua, John, Isabel,...

Feb 26, 2024

Shirley J. Bonasera nee Smunt age 89; beloved wife of the late Philip, loving mother of Carl Bonasera and Karen (Joseph) Baum; cherished grandmother of Heather, and Kyle (Bethany); great grandmother of Audrey; fond sister of George Smunt; in lieu of flowers, memorials to Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge www.animalwelfareleague.com. Visitation Thursday March 7, 2024, 9:00 am to 12:00...

Feb 26, 2024

Irene Heffron age 84; beloved wife of the late Merton Heffron; loving mother of Deanna (Michael) Machay; cherished Oma of Alexandria; dear sister of Waldemar (Marlene) Meissner, the late Ida (late Adolf), the late Emma, and late Ewald; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Monday March 4, 2024, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Kosary...

Feb 23, 2024

Clement J. Lewandowski, age 83, passed away February 23, 2024. Beloved husband of Rose; loving father of Mary (Jake) Middleton and Michele (Rick) Krzyminski; Proud grandpa (Papa) of Sara, Emily, and Maggie; loved by his four-legged grandsons, Scout, Toby, Wally, and Jem; dear brother of Carol (William) Plisic, Tom (Connie) Lewandowski, Rocky (Debbie) Lewandowski, and Sister Connie Marie Lewandowski; preceded in...

Feb 21, 2024

Gizela Gonc age 81, passed away on February 21, 2024. Gizela was born in Lendava, Slovenia on October 5, 1942 to Ferenc F. and Iren V. In the 1960’s, she immigrated to the United States with her husband, Laszlo M. Gonc, where they raised their four children: Laszlo S. Gonc, Elizabeth Gonc, Mary Urban, and Stephen Gonc; also survived by...

Feb 19, 2024

Mark Louis Giancarlo age 39; suddenly; Sgt U.S.M.C., Operation Iraqi Freedom; cherished son of Michael and Sharon (nee Grajek) Giancarlo; dear brother of David, Sandra, and Matthew; loving grandson of the late Raymond and late Irene Grajek, also the late Leonard and late Edith Giancarlo; proud uncle of Nicholas (Godson), and Haley Linhart, and Raymond Giancarlo; also survived by aunts,...

Feb 18, 2024

 

Rocco Charles Carioto age 63; beloved husband of Angelica; loving father of Charles (Christina), Kassandra, Michael (Daniel) Carioto, and stepfather of Alexander Ruano; dear brother of Mary Ann and the late Andrew Carioto; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Rocco was the band director at Bishop Noll Institute, St. Casimir School, and St. Stanislaw School. He was also the...

Feb 13, 2024

Feb 5, 2024

PFC Anthony S. "Tony" Swietanowski, United States Army (Korea), age 89, formerly of Chicago Lawn and Marquette Park neighborhoods, late of Oak Lawn, IL. Cherished uncle of Gloria (the late Joseph) Ruggerio and Eileen Shirt; beloved brother of the late Stella, Theresa, Katherine (Kay Anne), Leo and Louis Swietanowski, Jane Gumienny, and Pauline Svetnosky; son of the late John and...

Feb 3, 2024

Jan 29, 2024

Catherine Ann Loughrin age 86; dear daughter of the late Arthur and late Julia; loving sister of Mary Ellen Norris; fond aunt of James (Ann), Terry (Donna), Judy (John), John (Terri), Kevin, Mary Kay (Kevin), and Ellen (Bryan); dear great aunt and great-great aunt to many. Catherine was a longtime member of Most Holy Redeemer Church Choir. She was also...