OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

Jul 11, 2016

Jul 10, 2016

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...

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.

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.

Jun 22, 2016

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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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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

May 17, 2016

Age 74, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Loving father of Anthony and Dino (Alixandra). Proud grandfather of Cameron and Marco. Caring brother of Rosemary Maggio, John and Ron. Beloved uncle. Preceded in death by parents: Antonio and Adeline. James proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Knights...

May 16, 2016

Age 88, late of Dyer, IN.  passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Frank Highland. Loving mother of James (Linda) Highland, Roger (Mary) Highland, David (Mary) Highland and Pamela Melko (John Jr). Caring grandmother of Joshua, Micah, Jessica, Wendy, James, Tom, Richard, Jason, Jeremy, Jeff and John. Proud great grandmother of 13. Devoted great great grandmother of six. Dear sister...

May 13, 2016

Age 80, late of Hegewisch and formerly of Roseland, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Smith (CPD). Loving mother of Gena (Michael) Poulos. Proud and loving grandmother of Gianna Marie, Ashley and Billy Poulos. Kind aunt of Karen, Vince and Liesa Sarelli. Dear friend of Ann Spremo, Diane Ritchie, Judy Swetlik and Hannah Stance. Preceded in death by parents;...