Obituaries
JOSEPH ABBATI
Joseph E. Abbati, a resident of Brookfield and a machinist, died Sun.,
Feb. 20, in Northwestern Memorial Hospital at the age of 65.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Abbati; one daughter, Kim Abbati; one
son-in-law, Mike Crowley; two sons, Joseph S. Abbati and Dennis Abbati; 2
grandchildren; three sisters, Dian Clare, Patricia Maldic and Pamela
Sandoval; and one brother, Tony Abbati.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Auer and Josephine Abbati.
Visitation and services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at Hitzeman Funeral
Home, Brookfield. Interment was private.
LENA BIESZCZAD
Lena Bieszczad (nee Rigoni), a resident of Justice and factory worker at
Nabisco, died Tues., Feb. 22, in Fairview Baptist Home at the age of 90.
Survivors include her niece, Connie Dziubek.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Luigia (nee Betta).
Visitation was held Fri., Feb. 25, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Sat., Feb. 26, at St. Fabian Church,
Bridgeview followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
ANGEL BRUNO
Angel L. Bruno, a resident of Chicago’s West Lawn community and a
limousine driver, died Mon., Feb. 21, at Holy Cross Hospital at the age
of 47.
Survivors include his wife, Maria (nee Trinidad); two daughters, Celia
Bruno and Sarah Bruno; one son, Angel L. Bruno Jr.; 1 grandchild; his
parents, Minerva (nee Velez) and Felix Bruno; and one brother, Felix
Bruno.
Visitation was held Fri., Feb. 25, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at the funeral home
followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
WLADYSLAWA
KACZMARCZYK-
ODROWSKI
Wladyslawa Kaczmarczyk-Odrowski (nee Jaskowiak), a resident of Burbank
and a homemaker, died Thurs., Feb. 17, in her home at the age of 59.
Survivors include her husband, Ryszard Odrowski; two children, Pawel and
Gregorz (Urszula); 2 grandchildren; two sisters, Zofia (Edward) Mietus
and Maria Wolska; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Sun., Feb. 20, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Mon., Feb. 21, at St. Fabian Church,
Bridgeview followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
STANLEY KRSEK
Stanley Krsek, a resident of Bedford Park and a roofer, died Wed., Feb.
23, in MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn at the age of 55.
Survivors include his wife, Jerilyn (nee Harding); one daughter,
Samantha; one sister, Helen Krsek; his uncle Emil; his aunt, Theresa; his
nephew, B.J.; and his cousin, Angie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Vlasta (nee Wanke).
Visitation was held Sat., Feb. 26, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Interment was private.
JUAN HUERTA
Juan E. Huerta. Beloved husband of Imelda (nee Dominguez). Loving father
of Jaime Mireles. Dear son of Telesforo and Esperanza Huerta. Fond
brother of Francisco (Lucy) Huerta, Jaime A. Huerta, and Ricardo (Janet)
Huerta. Dear uncle of Francisco Jr., Lysette, and Leeah. Nephew of many
aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 3, from Foran Funeral Home,
Summit to St. Blase Church, Summit. Interment was in Resurrection
Cemetery, Justice.
JESUS HERNANDEZ
Jesus Hernandez, age 37. Loving father of Damian, Vinecio, and Giovionne.
Fond brother of Ramon, Hilda, Abraham, Luis, and Fernando. Cherished son
of Abraham and Esperanza.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 2, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Pius Church, Chicago. Cremation was private.
JOHN LACNY, JR.
Army 1st Sgt. John S. Lacny, Jr. Husband of the late Sharon Paxton Lacny.
Cherished son of John and Dolores. Loving brother of Sam Mestas, Sandy
(Tony) Wade, Donna Mestas, Marty (Alison) Lacny, Elaine Holford, Janet
Nelson and the late Mike Mestas. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
Visitation and services were held Sun., Feb. 27, at Damar-Kaminski
Funeral Home, Justice. Interment was in Smith Cemetery, Kempner, Texas.
FRANK MAZUR
Frank Mazur, a resident of the Garfield Ridge area and a machine
operator, died Mon., Feb. 28, in Hines V.A. Hospital, Proviso at the age
of 96.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mae (nee Nalepa); two sons, Robert (Karen)
and Ronald (Mary Ann); 4 grandchildren; one sister, Cecilia (the late
Michael) Sternisha; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph (Rose) and Stanley
(Josephine).
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Ridge Funeral Home, Chicago.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, from the funeral home to St.
Jane de Chantal Church followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
LOTTIE POLACEK
Lottie Polacek (nee Radtke). Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother
of Diane (Bill) Pisula, Barbara Coombes, Jaqueline (Leo) Sterk, Theresa
(James) Baricovich, Joseph (Jeralyn) Polacek, Ruth (John) Laschober, and
the late Johnny Polacek. Cherished friend of her devoted caregiver, Maria
Pieta. Grandmother of Lynn, David, Julie, Jaime, John, Michael, Laura,
Patrick, Philip, Audrey, Elizabeth, and Rebecca. Great-grandmother of 7.
Loving sister of Victoria Swidergal and many other deceased brothers and
sisters. Sister-in-law of George Polacek and Stella Polacek. Aunt of many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 26, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Joseph Church, Summit. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
YUANG POWIN
Yuang Powin, a resident of Frankfort and a electronics technician, died
Mon., Feb. 21, at South Suburban Hospital at the age of 72.
Survivors include his wife, Chaninthorn; one son, Joe (Nan) Powin; and 1
grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pure and Howh Powin.
Visitation was held Fri., Feb. 25, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at Thai Temple
followed by private interment.
TERESA PURALEWSKI
Teresa Puralewski (nee Jozefowicz), a resident of Bolingbrook and a
homemaker, died Tues., Feb. 22, in Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital at the
age of 62.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn and Bridget; three sons, Mark,
Matthew (Nicole) and Philip (fiancee Janet); 7 grandchildren; three
sisters, Geraldine (the late Richard), Connie and Barbara; three
brothers, Patrick (Barbara), Gregory (Laura) and Vincent (Pam); and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy and Lorraine; one
brother, Lawrence; and one grandson, William.
Visitation was held Thurs., Feb. 24, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Fri., Feb. 25, at the funeral home
followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
SIMON SMITH
Simon T. Smith, a resident of Bridgeview and a truck driver, died Wed.,
Feb. 23, in Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn at the age of 67.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn (nee Logodzinski); four daughters,
Kimberly (Bill) Hebert, Bonnie Ruhbeck, Christine “Chris” Smith (Dolly
Andrews) and Melissa (Mundo) George; three sons, Samuel (Jo Ellen) Smith,
Morris (Jeanine) George Jr. and Michael George; 13 grandchildren; one
brother, Lyndon Smith; and one sister, Shirley Ann.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie (John) Ferderick.
Visitation and services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at Damar-Kaminski
Funeral Home, Justice. Interment was private.
EMILY TOTORIS
Emily Totoris (nee Rose), a resident of the Clearing area and a clerk,
died Sat., Feb. 26, in her grandchild’s home at the age of 87.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Dunka; one daughter, Ann McGraw; 2
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dunka.
Visitation was held Tues., March 3, at Ridge Funeral Home, Chicago.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 4, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
JANICE VEOME
Janice Veome, a resident of La Grange Park and a homemaker, died Fri.,
Feb. 25, in La Grange Memorial Hospital at the age of 69.
Survivors include her husband, Edmond A. Veome, Sr.; her mother, Florence
Alberico; two daughters, Christine (Keith) Cast and Janice (Geno) Howard;
three sons, Edmond A. Veome, Jr. (Significant Other, Jack Metzger), Roger
(Dawn) and Robert (Jodi) Veome; her son-in-law, Daniel Deneufbourg; her
daughter-in-law, Madeline Deneufbourg; and 19 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Alberico; and one
daughter, Nicole Deneufbourg.
Visitation was held Sun., Feb. 27, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Mon., Feb. 28, from the funeral home to St.
Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Interment was in Queen of
Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
RAYMOND WENSLOW
Raymond L. Wenslow, a resident of Burbank and a retired sales manager for
Corp Fab. Containers, died Tues., Feb. 22, at the age of 76.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Wenslow (nee Zawacki); one son, Terence
(Georgia) Wenslow; one daughter, Cheri (Wally) Hansan; 2 grandchildren;
two sisters, Ann (Tom) Tomaszewski and Bernice Wisniowicz; and many
nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Sun., Feb. 27, at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Willow
Springs. Funeral services were held Mon., Feb. 28, from the funeral home
to St. Albert the Great Church, Burbank.
Joseph E. Abbati, a resident of Brookfield and a machinist, died Sun.,
Feb. 20, in Northwestern Memorial Hospital at the age of 65.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Abbati; one daughter, Kim Abbati; one
son-in-law, Mike Crowley; two sons, Joseph S. Abbati and Dennis Abbati; 2
grandchildren; three sisters, Dian Clare, Patricia Maldic and Pamela
Sandoval; and one brother, Tony Abbati.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Auer and Josephine Abbati.
Visitation and services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at Hitzeman Funeral
Home, Brookfield. Interment was private.
LENA BIESZCZAD
Lena Bieszczad (nee Rigoni), a resident of Justice and factory worker at
Nabisco, died Tues., Feb. 22, in Fairview Baptist Home at the age of 90.
Survivors include her niece, Connie Dziubek.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Luigia (nee Betta).
Visitation was held Fri., Feb. 25, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Sat., Feb. 26, at St. Fabian Church,
Bridgeview followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
ANGEL BRUNO
Angel L. Bruno, a resident of Chicago’s West Lawn community and a
limousine driver, died Mon., Feb. 21, at Holy Cross Hospital at the age
of 47.
Survivors include his wife, Maria (nee Trinidad); two daughters, Celia
Bruno and Sarah Bruno; one son, Angel L. Bruno Jr.; 1 grandchild; his
parents, Minerva (nee Velez) and Felix Bruno; and one brother, Felix
Bruno.
Visitation was held Fri., Feb. 25, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at the funeral home
followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
WLADYSLAWA
KACZMARCZYK-
ODROWSKI
Wladyslawa Kaczmarczyk-Odrowski (nee Jaskowiak), a resident of Burbank
and a homemaker, died Thurs., Feb. 17, in her home at the age of 59.
Survivors include her husband, Ryszard Odrowski; two children, Pawel and
Gregorz (Urszula); 2 grandchildren; two sisters, Zofia (Edward) Mietus
and Maria Wolska; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Sun., Feb. 20, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Mon., Feb. 21, at St. Fabian Church,
Bridgeview followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
STANLEY KRSEK
Stanley Krsek, a resident of Bedford Park and a roofer, died Wed., Feb.
23, in MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn at the age of 55.
Survivors include his wife, Jerilyn (nee Harding); one daughter,
Samantha; one sister, Helen Krsek; his uncle Emil; his aunt, Theresa; his
nephew, B.J.; and his cousin, Angie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Vlasta (nee Wanke).
Visitation was held Sat., Feb. 26, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Interment was private.
JUAN HUERTA
Juan E. Huerta. Beloved husband of Imelda (nee Dominguez). Loving father
of Jaime Mireles. Dear son of Telesforo and Esperanza Huerta. Fond
brother of Francisco (Lucy) Huerta, Jaime A. Huerta, and Ricardo (Janet)
Huerta. Dear uncle of Francisco Jr., Lysette, and Leeah. Nephew of many
aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 3, from Foran Funeral Home,
Summit to St. Blase Church, Summit. Interment was in Resurrection
Cemetery, Justice.
JESUS HERNANDEZ
Jesus Hernandez, age 37. Loving father of Damian, Vinecio, and Giovionne.
Fond brother of Ramon, Hilda, Abraham, Luis, and Fernando. Cherished son
of Abraham and Esperanza.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 2, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Pius Church, Chicago. Cremation was private.
JOHN LACNY, JR.
Army 1st Sgt. John S. Lacny, Jr. Husband of the late Sharon Paxton Lacny.
Cherished son of John and Dolores. Loving brother of Sam Mestas, Sandy
(Tony) Wade, Donna Mestas, Marty (Alison) Lacny, Elaine Holford, Janet
Nelson and the late Mike Mestas. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
Visitation and services were held Sun., Feb. 27, at Damar-Kaminski
Funeral Home, Justice. Interment was in Smith Cemetery, Kempner, Texas.
FRANK MAZUR
Frank Mazur, a resident of the Garfield Ridge area and a machine
operator, died Mon., Feb. 28, in Hines V.A. Hospital, Proviso at the age
of 96.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mae (nee Nalepa); two sons, Robert (Karen)
and Ronald (Mary Ann); 4 grandchildren; one sister, Cecilia (the late
Michael) Sternisha; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph (Rose) and Stanley
(Josephine).
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Ridge Funeral Home, Chicago.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, from the funeral home to St.
Jane de Chantal Church followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
LOTTIE POLACEK
Lottie Polacek (nee Radtke). Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother
of Diane (Bill) Pisula, Barbara Coombes, Jaqueline (Leo) Sterk, Theresa
(James) Baricovich, Joseph (Jeralyn) Polacek, Ruth (John) Laschober, and
the late Johnny Polacek. Cherished friend of her devoted caregiver, Maria
Pieta. Grandmother of Lynn, David, Julie, Jaime, John, Michael, Laura,
Patrick, Philip, Audrey, Elizabeth, and Rebecca. Great-grandmother of 7.
Loving sister of Victoria Swidergal and many other deceased brothers and
sisters. Sister-in-law of George Polacek and Stella Polacek. Aunt of many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 26, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Joseph Church, Summit. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
YUANG POWIN
Yuang Powin, a resident of Frankfort and a electronics technician, died
Mon., Feb. 21, at South Suburban Hospital at the age of 72.
Survivors include his wife, Chaninthorn; one son, Joe (Nan) Powin; and 1
grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pure and Howh Powin.
Visitation was held Fri., Feb. 25, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at Thai Temple
followed by private interment.
TERESA PURALEWSKI
Teresa Puralewski (nee Jozefowicz), a resident of Bolingbrook and a
homemaker, died Tues., Feb. 22, in Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital at the
age of 62.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn and Bridget; three sons, Mark,
Matthew (Nicole) and Philip (fiancee Janet); 7 grandchildren; three
sisters, Geraldine (the late Richard), Connie and Barbara; three
brothers, Patrick (Barbara), Gregory (Laura) and Vincent (Pam); and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy and Lorraine; one
brother, Lawrence; and one grandson, William.
Visitation was held Thurs., Feb. 24, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Fri., Feb. 25, at the funeral home
followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
SIMON SMITH
Simon T. Smith, a resident of Bridgeview and a truck driver, died Wed.,
Feb. 23, in Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn at the age of 67.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn (nee Logodzinski); four daughters,
Kimberly (Bill) Hebert, Bonnie Ruhbeck, Christine “Chris” Smith (Dolly
Andrews) and Melissa (Mundo) George; three sons, Samuel (Jo Ellen) Smith,
Morris (Jeanine) George Jr. and Michael George; 13 grandchildren; one
brother, Lyndon Smith; and one sister, Shirley Ann.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie (John) Ferderick.
Visitation and services were held Sat., Feb. 26, at Damar-Kaminski
Funeral Home, Justice. Interment was private.
EMILY TOTORIS
Emily Totoris (nee Rose), a resident of the Clearing area and a clerk,
died Sat., Feb. 26, in her grandchild’s home at the age of 87.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Dunka; one daughter, Ann McGraw; 2
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dunka.
Visitation was held Tues., March 3, at Ridge Funeral Home, Chicago.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 4, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
JANICE VEOME
Janice Veome, a resident of La Grange Park and a homemaker, died Fri.,
Feb. 25, in La Grange Memorial Hospital at the age of 69.
Survivors include her husband, Edmond A. Veome, Sr.; her mother, Florence
Alberico; two daughters, Christine (Keith) Cast and Janice (Geno) Howard;
three sons, Edmond A. Veome, Jr. (Significant Other, Jack Metzger), Roger
(Dawn) and Robert (Jodi) Veome; her son-in-law, Daniel Deneufbourg; her
daughter-in-law, Madeline Deneufbourg; and 19 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Alberico; and one
daughter, Nicole Deneufbourg.
Visitation was held Sun., Feb. 27, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Mon., Feb. 28, from the funeral home to St.
Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Interment was in Queen of
Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
RAYMOND WENSLOW
Raymond L. Wenslow, a resident of Burbank and a retired sales manager for
Corp Fab. Containers, died Tues., Feb. 22, at the age of 76.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Wenslow (nee Zawacki); one son, Terence
(Georgia) Wenslow; one daughter, Cheri (Wally) Hansan; 2 grandchildren;
two sisters, Ann (Tom) Tomaszewski and Bernice Wisniowicz; and many
nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Sun., Feb. 27, at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Willow
Springs. Funeral services were held Mon., Feb. 28, from the funeral home
to St. Albert the Great Church, Burbank.