Our Obituaries
Dorothy H. Malick
August 2, 1915 - January 30, 2018
Dorothy H. Malick, nee Cobiskey, age 102. Beloved wife of the late Sam Quattrochi and the late Steven Malick. Loving mother of the late Dominick (late Mary Jane) Quattrochi. Loving grandmother of Anna Marie (John) Sobun and Julianne White. Dearest great-grandmother of Shawn (Angie) Paciga, Lisa Zupon, Jamie (Robert) Pasco, James Sobun, Anthony Sobun, James Lynn and Michael Paciga. Loving great...
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Patricia Ann Russo
June 5, 1934 - January 24, 2018
Patricia Ann Russo, nee Pavelski. Beloved wife of Nickolas. Loving sister of the late Thomas (Mary) Waszak and the late Robert (Virginia) Waszak. Loving sister-in-law of LaVerne (late Alex) Poulos and Roger (Kathy) Russo. Dearest aunt of Michael, Laverne, Robert (Debbie) and Lee Ann. Dear great-aunt of many. Dearest Godmother to many. Dear friend to many.
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Linda Marie Wasik
December 8, 1955 - January 22, 2018
Linda Wasik, nee Murray. Beloved wife of Steve. Loving mother of Naomi and Grace. Dearest grandmother of Aiden. Loving daughter of the Mary Ann (J.B. Silcox) and the late Donald (Fran) Murray. Dear sister of Don Murray, Jimmy Silcox, Dennis Murray and the late Timothy Murray. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
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Thomas C. Piatek
June 6, 1988 - January 16, 2018
Thomas C. Piatek, age 29. Beloved son of Stanley and Maria. Loving brother of David Piatek and Arthur (Elizabeth) Piatek. Loving fiancé of Martha Tremeski. Dearest uncle of Jacob Piatek.
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Bridgette Marie Saldivar
September 21, 1971 - January 14, 2018
Bridgette Marie Saldivar, age 46. Beloved mother of Ryan Daugherty and William Rose III. Loving daughter of Adrienne and the late Fred. Dearest sister of Leslie (Ray) Wozniak. Dear aunt of Brad Wozniak and Jadyn Wozniak.
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Patricia Ann Dehn
October 24, 1948 - January 10, 2018
Patricia Ann Dehn departed this world on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She is survived by two sons, Wallace and Jonathan Dehn, a daughter-in-law, Sharon Dehn, one brother, Dennis Gogonas, one aunt, Shirley Kugach and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Patricia lived a life of faith, compassion, love and tenacity. She was born in Chicago and graduated Taft High School in 1966. Patricia...
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Patrick Bradley
October 13, 1947 - December 31, 2017
In Loving Memory of Patrick BradleyPatrick Bradley, age 70, was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Lindblom Technical High School in Chicago, IL. He also attended college while in the Army and completed classes at Olive Harvey Community College. He loved being an Electrical Draftsman and studied electricity, while employed at Commonwealth Edison. He also worked as a Maintenance...
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Kate Aileen Sampson
September 1, 1988 - December 22, 2017
Kate Aileen Sampson. Born September 1, 1988. Entered Eternal Life: December 22, 2017. Loving daughter of John Sampson and Kelly Sampson-Nelson. Loving step-daughter of Laura Sampson and step-sister to Taylor. Loving step-daughter to Bill Nelson. Loving sister to Ryan & Erin Sampson. Loving granddaughter to Joe. Loving niece, cousin and friend to too many to count. Preceded in death by James...
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Stephanie Schoenbeck
December 27, 1948 - December 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Stanislaw Kolodziej
November 28, 1950 - December 17, 2017
Stanislaw Joe Kolodziej. Beloved husband of the late Donna, nee Kukielka. Loving father of Christopher Kolodziej, Melissa Kolodziej and the late Wesley Kolodziej. Dearest grandfather of Heather Firchau, Christopher Jr., Dominick Babb, Emily Babb and Ethan Babb. Dear brother of Mary (David) Haughland, Edward (Lisa) Kolodziej and the late Joseph (Jean) Kolodziej. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 - 9:00...
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Donald Buehring
October 8, 1956 - December 16, 2017
Donald Buehring. Beloved brother of Susan (Espie) Espina and the late Joseph Buehring. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dearest nephew of Mitzi Dalcerro, Bill (Pat) Buehring, Margie Urgo, the late Ken (late Rosemary "Chickie"), the late Bob Buehring and the late Mike Buehring. Dear cousin of many. Visitation Monday from 3:00 - 9:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue...
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Stanley Joe Kolodziej
November 28, 1950 - December 15, 2017
Stanislaw Joe Kolodziej. Beloved husband of the late Donna, nee Kukielka. Loving father of Christopher Kolodziej, Melissa Kolodziej and the late Wesley Kolodziej. Dearest grandfather of Heather Firchau, Christopher Jr., Dominick Babb, Emily Babb and Ethan Babb. Dear brother of Mary (David) Haughland, Edward (Lisa) Kolodziej and the late Joseph (Jean) Kolodziej.
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Joyce Zimny
August 30, 1941 - December 15, 2017
Joyce C. Zimny, nee Slovik. Beloved mother of Heather (Peter) Caifano and Shawn (Kristy) Zimny. Loving grandmother of Michael Caifano, Nino Lawson, Nicholas Caifano, John Caifano and Joseph Caifano. Dearest sister of George Slovik and the late James (Alice) Slovik. Dear aunt of Mark and Scott.Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Family and...
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Martin Lazaro
August 19, 1965 - December 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Floro M. Cabrera
November 24, 1960 - December 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Maria C. Pribyl
December 11, 1953 - December 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Henry C. CLEMEN
May 7, 1922 - December 1, 2017
Henry C. Clemen Jr., age 95, Veteran WW II, U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Jessie. Loving father of Pam, Jane, Debbie, Don and Mike. Dearest grandfather of 12. Dear great-grandfather of 17. Dear brother of the late Lorraine. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lifetime member of VFW Park Ridge Post # 3579. Lane Tech Alumni. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 am at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000...
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Eleanor Kalemba
January 17, 1936 - November 30, 2017
Eleonora Kalemba, nee Bernas. Beloved wife of the late Jan. Loving mother of Joseph (Lisa), Barbara (Peter) Urbanski, Anna (Ziggy) Pawlikowski, Andrew, Stanley (Michelle) and Janine (Steve) Wilusz. Dearest grandmother of Peter, Ashley, Teresa, Annette, Adam, Nicole, Megan, Andie, Christopher and Katie. Dear great-grandmother of Jaxson, Anthony and Faith. Fond sister of Jozef (Janina) and Andrzej...
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Joseph P. Burke
September 30, 1930 - November 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Nick John Amato
March 6, 1985 - November 21, 2017
Nick John Amato, age 32. Beloved son of Philip (Kathy) and Sherry, nee Kortas. Loving grandson of Theresa (late Gerald Sr.) Kortas, Patricia Schaudenecker and the late Nick and Carol Amato. Dearest nephew of Violette (Victor) Ohanessian, Joseph (Linda) Amato, Rocco Amato, Tee and Jerry (Mary) Kortas. Dear cousin and friend to many. Best friend of Duddly and Breeze. A Memorial visitation will be...
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Wieslaw Blonski
April 9, 1958 - November 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Franciszka Cwikla
April 21, 1930 - November 20, 2017
Franciszka Cwikla. Beloved wife of Wladyslaw for 62 years. Loving mother of Maria (Zygmunt) Majkut and Czeslaw (JoAnna) Cwikla. Dearest grandmother of Isabel and Anna. Funeral Saturday beginning with prayers 10:00 am at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue and proceeding to Holy Trinity Mission Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will follow to Maryhill...
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Kristina Zakowski
August 14, 1937 - November 20, 2017
Kristina Zakowski. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus. Loving mother of Elizabeth Zakowski and Katherine (Robert) Liebich. Dearest grandmother of Gretchen and Theresa, and step-grandmother of Kyle, Keri and Kasandra. Dear great-step-grandmother of Karsyn, Kaylin, Declan and Kendall. Dearest sister of Elizabeth (Frank) Zwiazek. Dearest aunt of Christina and Dorothy. Dear Godmother of Monica and...
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Denise M. Plucinski
April 13, 1953 - November 18, 2017
Denise M. Plucinski, nee Rohrbacher. Beloved wife of Herbert Sr. Loving mother of Herbert Jr. (Melissa) and Jeffrey (Jackie). Dearest grandmother of Jacob, Andrew, Matthew, Daniel, Samantha, Jessica and Wyatt. Dear aunt of her special daughters Tammy (Nick) Toliopoulos and Tina (Anthony) Pasquale. Loving sister of Anthony LaRocca, Ann Marie Popp, Edward Rohrbacher and Danielle Anderson. Dear aunt...
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Hosur M. Chikkalingaiah
December 31, 1936 - November 15, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Shirley Henrietta Stenberg
March 7, 1928 - November 11, 2017
Shirley H. Stenberg, nee Weinel. Beloved wife of the late John O. Loving mother of Darlene Compton, Guy (Luminita), John J. (Victoria) and the late Irene Stenberg. Dearest grandmother of Jedd (Nichol), Matthew, Warren, Dustin, Kurtis, Zachary and Austin. Dear great-grandmother of Jordyn, Darien, Austin, Jeremy, Brooklyn and Makyla. Fond sister of the late Arthur Weinel. Memorial visitation Sunday...
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Celerina Rangel
January 20, 1924 - November 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Teofil Staszel
December 15, 1935 - November 4, 2017
Teofil Staszel. Beloved husband of Zofia, nee Kurpiel. Loving father of Helena and her family, Maria and her family, and Zygmunt and his family.Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago.Interment Maniowy, Poland.
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Michael Przybyl
August 14, 1928 - November 4, 2017
Michael S. Przybyl. Veteran Korean Conflict. Beloved son of the late Michal and Aniela, nee Komarowska. Loving brother of the late Jadwiga (late Zygmunt) Plocki, late Tadeusz, late Teresa, late Slawek, late Franek, late Stanislaw and the late Alfred. Dearest uncle of Yvonne (Stan) Kajdanowski and Mark (Sharon) Plocki. Dear great-uncle of Robert (Kelly) Kajdanowski. Great-great uncle of Michael...
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Richard A. Hebler
August 16, 1943 - November 2, 2017
Richard A. Hebler. Beloved husband of Alexandra. Loving father Henry (Eva). Dearest grandfather of Gabriel. Visitation Monday from 3:00 - 9:00 pm.Funeral Tuesday beginning with prayers at the funeral home at 9:15 am., then proceeding to Immaculate Conception Church (corner of Harlem and Talcott) for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am.Interment will follow to Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in...
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Raymond J. Prince
June 25, 1935 - October 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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John J. Hemmer
April 18, 1933 - October 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Piedad E. Espinosa
August 18, 1949 - October 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Valentine Ignatius Pawlak
February 13, 1934 - October 26, 2017
Valentine I. Pawlak. Born February 13, 1934 in Chicago. Beloved husband of JoAnne (nee Burek) for 51 years, loving father of Noel (Karen) and Brenda (Neil) Krus, devoted grandfather of Nicholas and Audrey, dear brother of Greg (Mary) and Ursula (the late Emil) Sihocky, caring nephew of Victoria Wandolowski and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Stanley and...
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Gemiliano Cabrera
February 15, 1947 - October 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Muriel E. Mac
September 17, 1919 - October 24, 2017
Mac, Muriel E. (nee Sokolowske) Muriel E. Mac, age 98, of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late George S. Mac. Loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Royce, Pamela (Tom) Mac-Tojza, and James Mac. Proud grandmother of Amy Schneider, Neal Royce and proud great-grandmother of Troy Schneider. Dear sister of the late Robert (late Nora) Sokolowske. Loving aunt of Lee Anne (Robert) Genc and Robert (Therese)...
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Robert A. Faber
August 2, 1951 - October 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Diane M. Rohan
November 19, 1952 - October 21, 2017
Diane M. Rohan, nee Zielinski, at rest Oct. 21, 2017, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving wife of William. Mom to her dogs Isabella and Skylar. Loving daughter of the late Mitchell and Florence. Dear sister of Debbie and Mitchell. Retired employee of C.P.S. where she worked with children in special education. She lived her life to the fullest by running with her two dogs, gardening and...
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Diane M. Rohan
November 19, 1952 - October 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Eugeniusz Kwiek
September 15, 1936 - October 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Grace Orsini
August 28, 1913 - October 17, 2017
Grace Orsini, nee Pecori, age 104. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of the late Carmella and Grace. Dearest sister of the late Thomas, Joseph, Patricia, Michael, Carmella and Lucy. Dear aunt of Carol (John) Klesen, Vito (Lesley) Gentile, the late Gene (late Dolores) Gentile and the late Anthony Gentile. Dear great-aunt of Gina (Drew) Kapinos, John (Janice) Gentile, Colleen (Mark)...
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Jerome Drochowski
December 2, 1935 - October 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Dorothy G. Sharkey
May 29, 1926 - October 10, 2017
Dorothy G. Sharkey, nee Glowczewski. Loving wife of late John W. Sr. Loving mother of Pat (Bob) Nicholson. Cherished Bo to Rob (Deb), Kelly, Mary (Mike) Fricke and Jenny (Ben Stephens). Adored Great Grandma Bo to Briana, Jocci, Jeremy, Ian, Justin, KK, Autumn, Shane, Johnathan, MaKayla, Casey, Benjamin and Jackson. Sister of Marion Johnson, the late Janet Wolke, late Vincent Glowczewski and the...
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Alice L. Banis
March 25, 1928 - September 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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David W. Slawik
January 4, 1957 - September 18, 2017
David W. Slawik. Beloved son of the late Robert and Cecilia, nee Libel. Loving brother of Gary (Becky), Tom (Karen) and Don (Cheryl). Dearest uncle of Jake, Aubrey, Christian, Amy, Lauren, Kerri, Robert and Terry. A Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 21st from 3:00 - 9:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago where a Memorial Service will be...
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Florence S. Drozd
June 7, 1924 - September 16, 2017
A visitation for Florence will be held on Friday, September 22nd from 4:00 - 9:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. Family and friends to meet Saturday, September 23rd at St. Wenceslaus Church, 3400 N. Monticello in Chicago for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will follow to St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles, Illinois.
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Brunhilde Prince
April 6, 1940 - September 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Norbert Matthew Nashan
June 3, 1927 - September 11, 2017
Norbert Matthew Nashan, Veteran WW II. Beloved husband of the late Wanda T., nee Bawiec. Loving father of Gregory (Linda), Linda, Corinne (Andrew) Nazimek and Dorinne (late Kenji) Kerins. Dearest grandfather of Matthew (Courtney), Spencer (Katie), Justin (Brianna), Morgan, Kelsey, Cooper, Zachary and Kole. Dear great-grandfather of Andrew, Tyler and Nicholas, Ashton, Tyler, Colton, Ayden, Logan,...
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George Sproch
January 20, 1924 - September 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Jeanine B. Posner
February 22, 1940 - September 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Alfrieda A. Bizub
November 14, 1922 - September 1, 2017
Alfrieda A. "Frieda" Bizub, nee Florczak, 94, passed away in Bedford, TX on September 1, 2017. Born November 14, 1922 in Chicago, IL, Frieda grew up in Chicago and married Rudolph Bizub on September 24, 1949. She was preceded in death by husband Rudolph and brothers Marion "Murph", Raymond, and Eugene Florczyk. Frieda is survived by children Gail (Carl) Thomas of Coppell, TX,...
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Lucyna Gustek
March 21, 1926 - August 30, 2017
Lucyna Gustek. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf. Loving mother of Mitchell (Danuta) Gustek, Christine (Tony) Zoldan and the late Richard Gustek. Dearest grandmother of Paul, Lisa, Gwendolyn and Anton. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by family members in Poland.Visitation Monday 2:00 - 8:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Funeral Tuesday...
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Floyd L. Parks
December 23, 1932 - August 23, 2017
Floyd L. Parks, age 84, of Chicago. Beloved husband of Bernadine for 65 years. Loving father of Jeff, Gary (Mary), and the late Craig. Dear papa of Melissa (Paul) and Bridget. Great-papa of Gabriella, Nicolas, Aiden and Colin. Cherished brother of Terry, Nellie, Dee-Dee, Gerry, Linda and Jodi. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Floyd was a Navy Veteran, Member of IBEW Local 134, Hockey...
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Leonard E. Bilinski
September 26, 1926 - August 20, 2017
Leonard E. Bilinski, age 90 of Niles. Beloved husband of the late Rose. Dear father of June (Stanley) Kidawa, Susan Flood and Deborah (the late Joseph) Martorano. Loving grandfather of Leonard (Virginia), Michael, Colleen, Gina, Donna (Steven) and the late Cheryl. Great-grandfather of Brian, Danny, Hailey, Nicholas and Giovanni. Brother of Irene, Ray, the late Ed, the late Elaine, the late...
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Rozalia Gradzki
August 11, 1928 - August 18, 2017
Rozalia Gradzki, nee Grzymkowska. Beloved wife of the late Jozef. Loving mother of Maryla (Jozef) Koniecko, Linda (Jerzy) Wasilewski, Alina (Dr. Anthony) Janiga and Anna Smith. Dearest grandmother of Marnie (Jerry) Clifford, Mark (Anne) Koniecko,Diane (David) Goldman, Daniel (Katie) Koniecko, Art (Banessa) Wasilewski, Darek Wasilewski, Dr. Jenna (Dr. Brett) Lullo, Michael Janiga, Kyle Smith and...
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Eleanor P. Griffin
September 11, 1928 - August 15, 2017
Eleanor P. Griffin, nee Barrett, of Chicago, August 15, 2017. Wife of the late John (CPD). Loving mother of Sandra (Robert) Lowery, William (Leslie), and Jack (Christine) Griffin. Grandmother of Michele, Michael, Kerry, Patrick, David, Brian, Jake, Callen and Ben. Great Grandmother of 9. Visitation Friday, August 18, 2017, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee...
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Harry Stanley Rybicki
October 28, 1922 - August 11, 2017
Harry Rybicki, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11. The youngest child of Francis and Katherine Rybicki, Harry was born on October 28, 1922 in Chicago. Preceded in death by seven siblings, Harry reunites in celebration with brothers Henry, Edward, Walter, and Bruno; and sisters Jean, Lillian and Irene. Harry enlisted in the Army in 1944, serving in WW II as a cook. While stationed in...
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Patricia Ann Norum
February 21, 1934 - August 11, 2017
.Patricia Ann Norum, née Stratton, Beloved wife of the late Milan H. Norum. Loving mother of Milan A. (Katherine), Raymond H. (Rosanna), MaryAnne (late William A.) Jones and John W. Norum. Loving Grandmother of Stephanie (James Polson), Lisa, Jaclyn, Kaitlyn, Erik Norum and Danielle (Scott Cha). Great- Grandmother of Eliana. Loving friend of Maria Gálvez and Jim Guenther. Dear sister...
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Dolores Dorothy Banasiak
January 6, 1925 - August 10, 2017
Dolores Dorothy Banasiak. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Patricia (James) Tagliere and Deborah Lynn Banasiak. Dearest grandmother of Angela Lynn (James) Murphy, Amy Lynn (Michael) Jursich and Allison Lynn (Robert) Farrell. Dear great-grandmother of Alyssa, Abigail, Grace, Kaylie, Michael and Walker.
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Arlene E. Melamed
May 25, 1937 - August 1, 2017
Arlene E. Melamed, age 80 of Round Lake Park. Beloved wife of Sol for 60 years. Loving mom of Liz Lucas and Dave (Deby). Dear grandma of Johnathon and Abby. Cherished sister of Kathleen Lawson. Sister-in-law of Robert (Vicky) and Phillip (Jean). Niece of Arby. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Borge (the late Eleanor) Rod. Cherished companion of her long haired...
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Raymond E. SLIWA
September 23, 1941 - July 31, 2017
Raymond E. Sliwa, age 75 of Chicago. Beloved father of Raymond J. Sliwa. Loving grandfather of Amanda and Troy. Cherished brother of Dolores (the late Louis) Marcopoulos, Eileen (William) Thies Jr., and Phyllis (Jack) Henriksen. Uncle of many nephews and niece. Loving companion and dearest friend of the late Zora T. Puckett. Raymond was a friend to many.Visitation Friday, August 4 from 9-11...
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Robert Dubiel
January 21, 1970 - July 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Rosalie Abbinanti
November 4, 1950 - July 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Constance Anne KOSS
October 31, 1941 - July 24, 2017
Constance "Connie" Anne Koss, age 75 of Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Conrad and the late Isabelle "Sally" Koss. Dearest sister of Donald (Liz) Koss. Loving cousin of the late Donna (Ami) Menle and many members of the Gilberts and Baumeisters.She shared her parent's love of learning, reading and sports. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, Connie Anne was delighted to finally see her team win...
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Patricia A. Kolomay
December 28, 1937 - July 21, 2017
Patricia A. Kolomay, age 79 of Niles. Beloved wife of Retired Lieutenant of the Chicago Fire Department, Richard F. for 59 years. Loving mother of Cheryl (Hon. Dennis J. Morrissey) Kolomay-Morrissey and John (Connie Indelli) Kolomay. Dear grandmother of Michael Indelli and Michelle Indelli and step-grandmother of James, Kevin, Bridget and Sean Morrissey. Sister of John (Diane) Zaucha. Aunt...
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Slawomir Jarmula
June 16, 1964 - July 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Henryka M. Jasinski
May 13, 1928 - July 20, 2017
Henryka M. Jasinski, age 89 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Waclaw. Loving mother of Renata, Christine (Donald) Butts and Theresa (Walter) Chodan. Grandmother of Michael (Kelly) Ace, the late Jessica and the late Stephan. Great-Grandmother of Gavin and Caitlyn. Dear sister of the late Henry (Irene). Aunt of Lydia, Gregory and Arthur.Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM at Malec & Sons...
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Gilbert J. Ortinau
July 7, 1932 - July 7, 2017
Gilbert J. Ortinau. Beloved husband of Ethel, nee Anderson. Loving father of Dawn, Tammy, Wendy, Kimberly and Mark. Cherished dad of Bob, Gail, Brian and Beverly. Visitation Friday, July 14th from 8:00 am until time of prayers 10:15 am at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Procession after prayers to St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...
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Barbara Nichols
July 29, 1950 - July 6, 2017
Barbara Nichols, age 66. Beloved wife of the late Jack for 44 years. Loving mother of Laura Nichols and John A. (Katie) Nichols Jr. Adopted mother of Caroline (Kevin) Mobley and Mum (Kuy) Meas. Dearest grandma of Michael Nichols. Sister of Tom (Rona) Toler, Judi (Jay) Kozlowski, Carolyn (Michael) Tornow and Patricia (Donny) Toler. Aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.Visitation...
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Joseph J. Przewoznik
September 22, 1929 - July 6, 2017
Joseph J. Przewoznik, 87, of Chicago, IL passed away on July 6, 2017 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00pm on Sunday, July 9th, at Malec Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. The funeral service will begin at Malec Funeral Home at 9am on Monday July 11th, followed by a mass at Our Lady of Victory located at 5212 W Agitate, Chicago at 10am. Burial will follow...
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Robert B. Matusiak
April 17, 1925 - July 4, 2017
Robert Matusiak. Veteran WW II, United States Coast Guard. Beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Haczek. Loving father of Christine (late Jerry) Clancy, Robert (Debbie) and Alan (Judy). Dearest grandfather of Jeremiah (Heather), Brendan (Carla), Erin, Bob (Jenny), Yvonne (Jeff) Jacobson, Lucy (Marco) Silva, Joe and Sarah (Steve) Joern. Dear great-grandfather of Finn, Culver, Payton, Shaye, Noah,...
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Peter P. Beck
August 8, 1940 - June 29, 2017
Peter P. Beck. Beloved husband of Mary, nee O'Malley. Loving father of AnnMarie (William) Sedlak and Raymond Beck C.P.D. Papa Pete to Amy, Amanda, Evan and Rosalinda. Dear brother of Lorraine, Russell, Marilyn, Margaret and the late Raymond, Jerome and Dorothy. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special pal to his furry friends Fred and Ginger. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am from Malec & Sons...
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Natalie Ann Benker
October 13, 1930 - June 25, 2017
Natalie Ann Benker, age 86 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Susan, Bonnie and Nancy (Tom). Cherished Grandma B of Joseph (Brandy), Briana (Troy), Heidi (Joshua), Anna (Scott), David, Charlie (Sara), Michael, Vince (Amy), Chris (Paige), Danica, Mia and Catherine. Great-Grandma of Annelies, Zoriona, Titus and a baby boy on the way. Sister of the late Robert Kipp. ...
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Maryann Ann Drogos
November 16, 1930 - June 20, 2017
Maryann Drogos age 86 of Glenview. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Steven (Mindy), Phillip (Mary) and the late Debbie (Ed). Cherished grandmother of Steven (Nicci), Josh, Brian and Kaitlyn. Sister of Fran, Dorothy, the late Helen and the late Stella.Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 23rd at St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. For...
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Lorine F. Castillo
January 31, 1929 - June 12, 2017
Lorine F. Castillo, age 88. Beloved mother of Charles E. Mayer. Mother-in-law of Lori Grifo and Andrea Mayer. Loving Grandmother of Michael Mayer and Richard Mayer. Lorine was a proud member of AMVETS, VFW and the American Legion Auxiliaries. She was also a member of the Elmwood Park Senior's Club and Volunteered at Hines Hospital - VA Center.Visitation Friday 4-8 PM at Malec & Sons...
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John Walter Zak
September 25, 1938 - June 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Patrick J. Foy
October 22, 1961 - May 30, 2017
Patrick J. Foy. Beloved husband of Stephanie, nee Addison. Loving father of Angela Grace and Amelia Kathleen. Dearest son of the late Patrick and Sally. Dear brother of Geraldine Foy, Barbara (Dan) Salemme and Moira Foy. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express thanks to the staffs of Lutheran General and Loyola Medical Center for their dedicated and compassionate care...
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Dorothy S. Baniqued
February 7, 1921 - May 25, 2017
Dorothy S. Baniqued, nee Soriano. Beloved wife of the late Benny. Loving mother of Judy (Bill) Baniqued - Lesko. Dearest grandmother of Lauren (Robert) Zane and Nicholas Lesko. Dear great-grandmother of Jasmine Anna Zane. Fond sister of Aurelia, Salome, Alex, John and the late Mark, late Antonio, late Atilano, late Mario, late Martin, late Saturnina and the late Angeles. Dear aunt of many nieces...
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Billy J. Morris
May 6, 1951 - May 25, 2017
Billy J. Morris Sr., Age 66, of Chicago. Beloved husband of Sharon for 46 years; loving dad of Billy, Jr. (Melissa), Tina (Pedro) Hernandez, and Todd (Angie); dear grandpa of Yanelli, Maria, Billy III, Abigail, Mia, Maiyah, Makaylah, Nora, Todd, Jr., and one more on the way; brother of James and Sondra; cherished uncle and great-uncle. Billy was a great man, who loved so many people. He had many...
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Honorata Jablonski
October 10, 1932 - May 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Roman Poniatowski
February 9, 1923 - May 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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Dolores Frances Prokuski
June 25, 1934 - May 20, 2017
Dolores Frances Prokuski (Dolezil) 06/25/1934-05/20/2017 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister Dolores was born in Chicago on June 25,1934 to Frank and Florence (Warden) Dolezil. With her younger brother Eugene, Dolores grew up in the Noble Square neighborhood, where she met John Prokuski, her soulmate and husband for nearly 63 years. In Dolores's life, family came first. With John they made...
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Maria Janus
January 24, 1940 - May 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Malec & Sons Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.
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James Fronczak
February 12, 1946 - May 18, 2017
Fronczak, James, 71 of Chicago, Ret. Chicago Police Officer for 29 years, passed away Thursday. Beloved husband to Mary Anne (nee Sammartino); loving father to Jennifer (William) Schaefer, Jeffrey (Sandra), Michael (Kerri) and Melissa (Joseph) Fasuna; cherished grandfather of Jack, Evan, Luke, Allison, Bradley, Ella, James, Noelle, Frances, Joseph, Charlie and Maggie Jane. He was a loving brother...
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Audrey J. Rompa
May 31, 1944 - May 16, 2017
Audrey J. Rompa, age 72, of Rosemont. Married for over 50 years to her beloved husband, Ed "Bud" Rompa. Loving mother of Dawn (Michael) Pitts and Donna (Sam) Wahbeh. Dearest grandma of Daniel, Christa, Simba, Josh, Joe, Lizzie and Abbie. Sister of Bonnie (Bob) Naspinski, the late Darlene (the late Tom) Napinski and Henry (Nancy) Guzik. Visitation Friday 3-8 PM at Malec & Sons...
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Lillian C. Chahaj
November 7, 1929 - May 16, 2017
Lillian "Lynn" Chahaj. Beloved wife of the late Casimir Chahaj; devoted mother of Laurie (the Late Steven retired CPD) McKeag; cherished Busia of Brendan McKeag; fond godmother of Mark Staron; loving companion of the late John Marlovitz; dear friend of the entire Marlovitz and McKeag families. Lillian shared a wonderful friendship with a host of cousins, lifelong friends and neighbors.. Memorial...
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Vita L. Scarlata
July 28, 1921 - May 13, 2017
Vita L. Scarlata, age 95 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Josephine (John) Gullo and the late Anita Tadel. Mother-in-law of Ronald (Patrice) Tadel. Devoted grandmother of Erika (Mark) Bohyer, Ethan (Amy) Tadel, Maria Gullo, Lisa (Tony) Kovacs, Joseph Gullo, Jessica Tadel, Meghan (Ryan) Valach, Bridgett Tadel, Shannon (Ben) Bellich, and Zak Tadel. Great-Grandma of...
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Lawrence Paul Kampwirth
December 20, 1946 - May 11, 2017
Lawrence Paul Kampwirth, 70, moved on to his next adventure last week. He left unexpectedly, but, predictably, living his best life. He'll be profoundly missed by his wife of 38 years, Lorrie, his light; his daughter, Kristin, his heart; his son, Kevin, his hope; and his daughter-in-law, Marissa, his joy. Larry loved life and was awed by the possibilities of each day. When his hands weren'...
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Mary Ellen Bryce
September 27, 1926 - May 7, 2017
Mary Ellen Bryce, daughter of the late James and late Elizabeth, nee Harrington. Loving sister of Josephine (late Edward) O'Malley, James (Alice) Bryce Sr., the late John "Jack" and the late Kathleen (late Thomas) Daly. Aunt of Linda (Robert) Hommes, James Jr. (Mandy), John, Robert (Melissa), Deneen, Ann (Thomas) O'Malley, Eileen Daly, Therese (Mark) Hepner, Catherine (William) Chow, Joanne ...
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Michelle Renee Joseph
August 16, 1977 - May 5, 2017
Michelle Renee Joseph. Beloved daughter of Michael and the late Mary, nee Greeson. Loving sister of Michael (Cynthia) Joseph. Dearest aunt of Nathan, Mason and McKayla. Loving cousin of many.IN LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS TO THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY APPRECIATED.http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate
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Helena Maca
February 21, 1927 - April 30, 2017
With a sad heart, we announce the passing of our mama, babcia, and prababcia.Helena (nee Juszczyk) Maca, daughter of Anna & Pawel Juszczyk, born on February 21, 1927 in Poland, died on April 30, 2017 in Chicago, IL.Wife of the late Stanislaw; mother of: Krystyna (Stan Hurd); the late Bronislaw (Diane); Stefan S. (Daniella); and Bogdan.Grandmother of: Suzanna Maca Koivun; Stefan M. Maca (Karen...
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Jan Stefan Podsada
August 3, 1936 - April 20, 2017
Jan Stefan Podsada. Beloved husband of Franciszka. Loving father of Bogumila (Sean) Ryan, Wesley (Alice) Podsada and Danuta (Craig) Zumstein. Dearest grandfather of Sean Ryan, Joshua Jarach, Jacob Podsada, Alexander Podsada, Abigail Podsada, William Zumstein and Jesse Zumstein. Dear brother of Eugienusz (Zofia) Podsada, Wladyslaw (Kazimiera) Podsada and the late Stanislaw (late Zofia) Podsada....
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Carolyn Conkle
January 31, 1947 - April 16, 2017
Carolyn Conkle (nee Carter) age 70. Beloved wife of the late Otis Conkle. Loving mother of Kelly, Kevin (Deborah) and Karen Wojtun. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Ashley, Holly (Steven), Amanda and Michelle (Bobby). Great-grandma of 5. Dear sister of the late Ralph (Alberta) Carter and aunt of Julie.Visitation Thursday from 3-8 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N Milwaukee Ave,...
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Raymond Joseph Pasko
September 19, 1947 - April 15, 2017
Raymond J. Pasko, age 69 of Chicago. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rose Pasko, and his nephew, John Pasko. He is survived by his siblings, Joyce (Eddie) Ukleja and Deacon Anthony 'Tony' (Ingrid) Pasko; niece and nephews, Eva (Guy) DiDonato, Tony (Jenny) Pasko and David Pasko; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral...
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James A. Mayer
April 7, 1942 - April 14, 2017
James A. Mayer, age 75 of Chicago, IL passed away on Friday April 14, 2017. Member of Local 134 Electricians Union. Loving husband of Elizabeth. Beloved father of Michelle (Jason) Hernandez. Beloved stepfather of Natalie (Mark) Hoover. Dearest brother of Judy (the late Tom) Allegretti. Cherished brother-in-law of Joseph (Bozena). Cherished step grandfather of Jack and Caitlin. Beloved...
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Wanda V. Slimak
February 24, 1915 - April 14, 2017
Wanda Slimak, 102, the beloved heart of our family, passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Slimak, her parents, Walter and Cecelia Kwasnicki, and dearest brother, Stanley and sister, Jeanette. She will be missed so very much and live in the hearts of her four daughters, Dorothy (Edward)...
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