OBITUARIES

Aug 7, 2018

Age 82, late of Burnham, IL passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Beloved husband of the late MaryLou Shea. Loving father of Karen (Tony) Pappas, Sharon (Rich) Michalski and Veronica (Gary) Clark and stepfather of Greg and Brian Bartkiewicz. Proud grandfather of Nico, Rich, Sabrina, Gary Jr., Jamie and Michael. Cherished great grandfather of many. Caring brother of Judy...

Aug 6, 2018

Leonard Theodore Sowa (69) was born August 14, 1948 to Theodore Leonard Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Sowa in Hammond, Indiana. He passed on to eternal joy August 6, 2018 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Ted (2013) and his mother, Marge (2001).

Len is survived by his loving wife...

Aug 1, 2018

Age 41, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Loving mother of Austin Simnick. Caring sister of Kristopher (Elysia) Knudsen and Kori Lee Simnick. Beloved daughter of Terry (Christine) and the late Penelope Simnick. Dear stepdaughter of Christopher (Kristine) Knudsen. Cherished aunt of Penelope Knudsen. Kind cousin of many.

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Jul 15, 2018

Joann M. Collins of South Bend, Indiana, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2018. Joann was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 16th, 1937 to the late Joseph and Mary Koziol.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Brandon Kurth. Joann moved to South Bend, Indiana after marrying William Collins who also preceded...

Jul 3, 2018

Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William F. Murawski. Loving mother of William (Janice) Murawski, Richard (Carol) Murawski and the late Robert Murawski. Proud grandmother of William (Lisa) Murawski, Jeffery Murawski, Sandra (Shane) Akins, Richard Murawski Jr., Kevin (Shelia) Murawski, Beth (Chris) Dmytriw, Robert (Jackie) Murawski Jr., Paul Murawski and Sheri Murawski. Cherished...

Jun 25, 2018

Age 95, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Giza. Loving mother of Christine (Richard) Kisala and Deborah (Paul) Holman. Proud grandmother of Vincent (Magnolia) Kisala, Kevin (Kami) Kisala, Michael (Mandy) Kisala, Laura (Matthew) Cooke, Kyle Holman and Joseph Holman. Caring great grandmother of Dylan, Luke, Keegan, Tyler, Gracie and McKenna.

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00...

Jun 22, 2018

Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William Mazur. Loving mother of Alice (John) Gumpert, Leonard Mazur, Joan (Allen) Strug and Raymond (Pam) Mazur. Proud grandmother of John, Jennifer, Marisa, Allison, Jacquelin, Tessa and Kayla. Cherished great grandmother of Cameron, Adelaide and Claire. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John...

Jun 16, 2018

Age 91, late of Dowagiac, MI and formerly of Hegewisch (1927 to 2014), passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Chester was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Sophie and siblings Walter, Stephanie, Veronica, Stanley, Eugene and survived by his sister Balbina Gabrys. Chester proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was like his mother's...

Jun 16, 2018

Age 51, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to a charity of your choice.

Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore  Ave., Chicago, IL 60633 followed by a Time of Remembrance across the...

Jun 14, 2018

Age 75, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sr. Loving mother of Stephania, the late Paul Jr., Robert and Thomas. Proud grandmother of Elissa Millan. Caring sister of Billie Stephens and Goldie Stephens of Texas. Dear aunt to Steven (Beau) Wiant, Sonia Ray, Kellie Ray and the late Christopher Ray. Cherished friend of many and...

Jun 11, 2018

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Carl B. Johnson. Loving mother of Carl W. (Ginger) Johnson and Carol (Alan) Kaim. Proud grandmother of Maxwell (Elizabeth) Kaim, Emily Johnson and Carl M. Johnson. Kind sister of Joan (late Dean) Pearson and Letty (Ross) Larson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents:...

Jun 10, 2018

Age 66, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Debrah Ekhoff (nee Dziadon). Loving father of Steven (Krystle) Ekhoff and Valarie Venable. Proud grandfather of Owen and Lilian. Caring brother of Don (late Sherri) and Sharon (Larry). Kind brother-in-law of Paul “PJ” (Stella), Kim (Colleen) and Christine (Mike). Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Jun 10, 2018

Age 94, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Walter G. Lenckos. Loving mother of Walter (Doreen) Lenckos and the late Stephanie (Walter) Lickus. Proud grandmother of Lauren Ayn (Gabriel) Lickus-Rhoads, Walter J. (Stephanie) Lenckos Jr. and Kristen Ann (Chris) Lenckos-Richter. Cherished great grandmother of Sierra and Lynette Lenckos and Ada Rhoads. Caring sister of Anna Koza. Dear...

Jun 6, 2018

Age 86, late of Hegewisch, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Joe (Cheryl), Jerry, John (Anastasia), Ron (Vicky), devoted grandfather of 12,  great grandfather of 5.

Jun 1, 2018

Age 75, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. Loving sister of Suzanne (Robert) Anderson and John Machek. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Martin and Anna Machek. Judith was a proud member of the Daughters of Isabella and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Columba Church. She was also the Secretary for the American Legion in Calumet City.

May 15, 2018

Age 98, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Steve Martinich. Loving mother of Steven (Sandra) Martinich and Robert Martinich. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Susie) Martinich and Kristen (Ernesto) Contreras. Proud great grandmother of Delaney Martinich, Katelyn Martinich, Alex Contreras and Isabel Contreras. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Fabian and Anna; and...

May 2, 2018

Age 65, late of Roseland, IL passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  Loving father of Joseph and Brandie. Caring grandfather of Krystle, Chyan, Ashlee, Terrence, Terencia, Jermaine, Jayvon, Joseph, James, Rowdy, Priscilla, Jax, Jonathan and Kimberly. Proud great grandfather of Harry, Kristyna and Michael Joseph. Caring brother of Harry, Therese and Lorelei. Dear uncle of Nicholas and Erica. Kind brother-in-law of Louis. Preceded in death...

Apr 28, 2018

Age 67, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. Loving father of Margaret Hrabar, Gloria Hargett and Elizabeth (Michael) Jones. Proud grandfather of Alexzandria Hrabar, Kayla, Padraig and Chantel Hargett, Chloe, Lillian and Cy Jones. Dear great grandfather of Roman, Rakarie, Josiah, Aiden and Emilio. Preceded in death by parents: Peter and Lucille Hrabar. Peter proudly and honorably served his country in...

Apr 27, 2018

Age 90, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Bregeda “Jenny” Batzek. Loving father of Joseph (late Darlene)  Batzek Jr., Dennis (Helene) Batzek, the late Diana Fultz, Cynthia (late Gregory Zurek) Batzek and the late James Batzek. Proud grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather of many. Joseph was a proud employee of the...

Apr 27, 2018

Age 99, late of Hegewisch, went Home to the Lord on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Yager. Loving mother of Doris (late Bob) Karczewski. Caring grandmother of Roberta (Frank) Sebahar, Deborah (Wayne) Karczewski-Smith and Mark (Stacey) Karczewski. Kind great grandmother of Danielle (Chuck) Bilderbach, Alex Karczewski, Ben Karczewski, Hannah Karczewski and Eric (Jennie) Sebahar. Proud great great grandmother of...