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Elizabeth Kershaw Kruzic
Jul 1, 2014
Elizabeth Kershaw Kruzic, age 76. Passed away quietly on July 1, 2014. Loving mother of Steven E. and Robert C. Kruzic; former wife of the late Darwin C. Kruzic; fond sister of Richard Kershaw. Elizabeth was a very talented classical pianist and former dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance School where she met her husband. Cremation Private. For info. Richard...
Arturo Mena Sr.
Jun 27, 2014
Arturo Mena Sr., age 65. Beloved husband of Esther (nee Calderon); loving father of Arturo, Maria Esther Hernandez and Edgar; cherished grandfather. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. (773)...
Margaret Bendoraitis
Jun 26, 2014
Margaret Bendoraitis, (nee Malo) age 88. Beloved wife of Bruno for 67 years; loving mother of Ronald (Janice), the late Edward and Mary Lynn (Bob) Fry; cherished grandmother of Edward, Steven, William (Gina) and Veronica Bendoraitis, Cristie and Nicholas (Deartra) Fry, and the late Jacquelyn Ulanski; great-grandmother of 5; dearest sister of the late Mary Jane Malo, Ann (the late...
Angel Fuentes Hernandez
Jun 20, 2014
Angel Fuentes Hernandez, age 80. Beloved husband of the late Maria Fuentes; loving father of Gloria (Estanisldo) Bermudez, Angel Fuentes, Irma (Robert) Painter and Manuel Fuentes; cherished grandfather of Orlando, Oswaldo, Jacqueline, Alejandra, Olivia, Alfonso, Erick, Carolina, Steve and Elijah. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. at RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. Interment...
Bernard R. Dzikowski
Jun 19, 2014
Bernard R. Dzikowski, age 90. Army WWII veteran. Devoted son of the late Vincent and Josephine (nee Kowalski); loving brother of Edward (the late Jean), the late Joseph (the late Anna), Alexander (the late Josephine), Florence (James, Sr.) Caldwell, Clara (the late Rudy) Noga, Raymond (the late Adeline) and Richard; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 9:45 a.m. until time...
Bernice M. Ratkowski
Jun 17, 2014
Bernice M. Ratkowski (nee Sterkowicz) age 93. Beloved wife of the late Alex for 63 years; loving mother of Alexander, Richard (Helen), Mary Ann (Floyd) Wiechec, David (Kim), the late Kenneth (Dorothy) and Robert J.; dearest grandmother of Sherry, Brian, James, Amanda, Robert, Laura and Ryan; great-grandmother of 7; fond sister of the late Mary (the late John) Ratkowski and...
Shirlee R. Garcia
Jun 15, 2014
Shirlee R. Garcia (nee Lewinkind), age 73. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of David (Veronica) Kustaborder, Bertha Garcia, Joel Garcia, Dennis Garcia, James Garcia, John Garcia, Javier Garcia, Stacee (Jarnell) Tolbert, Valentine Garcia, Daxx Garcia, Marissa Marquez (Robert Herrera), Deana Kustaborder, Daniel Kustaborder, the late Dawn Smith and Josephine Garcia; fond mother-in-law of Norma Garcia, Gema Recendez...
Maria Fuentes
Jun 14, 2014
Maria Fuentes, (nee Robledo) age 69. Beloved wife of Angel; loving mother of Jose, Artemio, Jose Isabel, Everardo, Julio Cesar, Adam, Angelica, Marcela, Maria de Lourdes and Ana; cherished grandmother of many. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Gall Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery....
Lawrence G. Silva
Jun 14, 2014
Lawrence G. Silva, age 61. Devoted son of Albert Sr. and Mary; loving brother of Albert Jr., Annette Reyes and Barbara Perez; brother-in-law of Charlene Haynes and Mario Perez; cherished uncle of Eric, Nicole, Mario Jr., Victor, Tanya, Bryan, Albert C., Joshua, Matthew and Stephanie; great uncle of Erica. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME &...
Edward Dolacki
Jun 9, 2014
Edward Dolacki, age 85. Loving husband of the late Ann. Funeral Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Road. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Lifetime Sheet Metal Worker for Cook County. Friend and benefactor to animals. Visitation Monday, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com
Josip Martincic
Jun 5, 2014
Josip Martincic, age 71. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Pavisic). Loving father of Melody. Dearest brother of Marica (Marko) Hobar and the late Ruza (Zvonko) Volaric. Fond ujo of Rosemary, Jeannie, Silvana, Darko, Ivanka and Lidija. Great ujo of Jake. Cherished cousin of Marko (Ilona) and Marko Anthony Dumlija, Anne Vekich and Katica (Dominik) Jurasic. Also, many cherished family and...
Joseph A. Krystof
Jun 4, 2014
Joseph A. Krystof (Krzystowczyk), age 86. Navy WWII veteran, served in Pacific and European Campaigns. Recipient of Purple Heart and Silver Star. Beloved husband of Violet (nee Holik) for 64 years and 9 months; loving father of Bonnie Ann and the late Kenneth (Mary Beth) Krystof; grandfather of Thomas (Glennda) Doyle, John Krystof and Katie (Eric) Wood; great-grandfather of Holly,...
Jose A. Hernandez Lopez
Jun 3, 2014
Jose A. Hernandez Lopez, age 44. devoted son of Jose and the late Magdalena; loving brother of Juana, Jose Guadalupe, Rosalia, Carmen, Dolores and Miguel; dearest uncle of many. Funeral Monday 9:00 A.M. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Rita of Cascia Church, Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Sunday...
Elizabeth M. Frazier
May 25, 2014
Elizabeth M. Frazier (nee Brzezinski) age 93, formerly of Chicago, IL late of Easton, MD. Known as "Liz" to her family and "Betty" to her friends. Beloved daughter of the late Leo and Anna Brzezinski; beloved wife of the late Maynard M. Frazier and Walter S. Marchewka; loving mother of Bruce (Hope) Marchewka, Linda (Artur) Zimmer and Michael Marchewka; grandmother...
Christina Rocha
May 24, 2014
Christina Rocha, age 30. Loving mother of Damian, Lidia, Serena and Juan; beloved daughter of Sara and Jose. Funeral Thursday 9:15 A.M. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd to St. Gall Church Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 P.M. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com
Raymond L. Headtke
May 20, 2014
Raymond L. Headtke Age 83. U.S.M.C. Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Hogan); loving father of Michael (Diane), Kathy (Wayne) Gelman, Marty (Dawn), Nancy (Rich) Gabel and Gail (Larry) Rybakowski; proud grandfather of Brian Headtke, Erin (Nick) Campo, Michael (Teresa) Headtke, Megan (Dan) DeMasi, Elyse (Dan) Fagan, Rich (Jen) Gabel, Jeffrey Gelman, Zack Rybakowski, Matthew Gelman, Morgan Gabel,...
Irene A. Knizner
May 15, 2014
Irene A. Knizner (nee Piekarski) Age 98. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Thomas A. (Diane) and Richard (Linda); cherished grandmother of Thomas R. (Jill), Richard (Michelle), Jeffrey Knizner and Kristin (Jeff) Pierce; great-grandmother of Tyler, A.J., and Jack; dearest sister of Virginia (Irvin "Smitty") Smith, Walter (Anne) Piekarski, the late Helen Piekarski, Stephanie Piekarski, Rena (the...
Elvira Corral
May 9, 2014
Elvira Corral (nee Reyes) age 78. Loving mother and grandmother of many. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 P.M. at Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. Interment Panteon De La Comunidad De Garame De Abajo in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. (773) 767-4730
Martina R. Mendez
May 7, 2014
Martina R. Mendez, (nee Ramirez), age 67. Beloved wife of Marcelino Mendez; loving mother of Juana Rojas, Ruben Mendez, Rosalina Rodriguez, Alma Mendez, Marcos Mendez, Rogelio Mendez and Ricardo Mendez; cherished grandmother of many. Funeral Monday 9:00 A.M. from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Pius V Church, Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment...
Abel Sandoval
Apr 29, 2014
Abel Sandoval, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Angeles (nee Fereirra); loving father of Martin (Marina), Juan (Ludivina) and Judith (Arturo) Lopez; dearest grandfather of Angeles, Martin II, Jennifer, Juan Jr., Robert, Jessica, Monica and Gabriel. Visitation Thursday 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass 11:00 A.M. at St. Gall Church (Corner of 55th Street and Kedzie Ave.). Interment St....
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