LOTIA J. ANDRASEK

Lotia J. Andrasek (nee Walczak), age 100.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard Andrasek; loving mother of Timothy K. (Diane) Andrasek;  dear grandmother of Kevin (Tina) and Danielle N. (Julie) Andrasek-Kickham; proud great grandmother “G.G.” of Mia, Macy, Charles and Simon; dear sister of the late Casey, the late Bernice, the late Helen, the late Trudi and the late Joseph. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held April 6 until the time of the Funeral Prayer Service, at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (Corner of Lorel).  Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. For more information please call 773-767-1840 or  www.richardmidwayfh.com.

MIGUEL A. BANUELOS

Miguel A. Banuelos, age 74, of Chicago, Garfield Ridge community, passed away April 11, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the devoted husband for 49 years to Bernarda Banuelos; cherished father of Miguel (Claudia) Banuelos, Yanette (Habeeb) Ibrahim, Cristian (Elizabeth) Banuelos and Ivan (Stephanie) Banuelos; proud grandfather of Karina, Sofia, Isabella, Mateo, Mia, Cedahlia, Dice, Ethan, Eva, Anahi, Chloe, Aiden, Nathaniel, Penelope and Benjamin; dear brother of Elvira, Jesusmaria, and Francisco, late Uriel and late Graciela.

Visitation was held April 17 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home April 18 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to Our Lady of Snows Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Miguel will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

KATARZYNA CZERNIK

Katarzyna Czernik (nee Rydz), 85, of Oak Lawn, formerly of Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood, passed away April 11.

She was the beloved mother of Anna (Donat) Czerny and Grzegorz (Zofia) Czernik; loving grandmother of Izabela and Justyna; dearest sister of six; dear companion of Frank.

Funeral services were held April 15 at Our Lady, Mother of the Church Polish Mission. Interment Lodz, Poland.

ROBERT D. DONDZIK

Robert D. Dondzik, age 84, longtime resident of the Garfield Ridge community and most recently of Leesburg, FL. U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.

Beloved husband to Joann (nee Biel) for 58 years; loving father of Kathy (Dan) O’Sullivan, Susan Dondzik and Bobby (Vicki) Dondzik; cherished grandpa of Brendan, Ryan, Morgan, Alyssa and Olivia; beloved son of the late Walter and the late Irene (nee Reczek) Dondzik; dear brother of the late Gloria (late Donald) Kraz; dear brother in law of Bernadette (Frank) Urbanski and Geraldine Biel.  Fond uncle and dear friend to many.

Visitation was held April 20. Funeral was held April 21 from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to St. Daniel the Prophet Church for mass. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society preferred.  For more information please call 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh@hotmail.com.

JESUS MUNOZ ESPARZA

Jesus Munoz Esparza, age 88, of Chicago, Clearing community, passed away at home April 10, with his loving family at his side.

Beloved husband of his late wife Celia; loving father of Irma (Manuel) Lopez, Teresa (Maricela Silva) Munoz, Josefina Munoz and Gloria (Javier) Rodriguez; proud grandfather of Manuel III (Marylou) Lopez, Jesse James Lopez, Gianna Lopez, Alex Garcia, Armani Menchaca, Vivian (Fatima) Menchaca, Jescel (Frankie) Barcena, Cynthia Brown, Kayla Rodriguez and Priscilla Rodriguez; dear great grandfather of Mannie IV, Benicio, Armani Jr., Cristobal, Kamira and Benito; fond brother of Enedina, Dolores, Juan and the late Rosario and late Francisco. Jesus will be remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held April 16 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home April 17 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to Two Holy Martyrs Parish, St. Rene Goupil Church for Mass. Per Jesus’ wishes he will be buried in Mexico. Condolences may be sent to Jesus’ family on her personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT G. GRUENER

Robert G. Gruener, 94, longtime resident of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17.

He was the beloved husband of the late Marlene (nee Coleman).  Loving father of Cheryl Murphy and Alesia Gruener. Cherished grandfather of Shannon Murphy and Sean Murphy.

Funeral services were private.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.

PATRICIA E. MARTIN

Patricia E. Martin (née Daggett), 89, passed away at her winter home in Naples, Florida, on April 16.

She and her late husband Will were residents of Palos Park for more than 50 years, where she served on the boards of many nonprofits including the Southwest YMCA, Palos Park Service League, Palos Fine Arts, and The Center. She co-chaired the restoration of Civil War-era McCord House, now an arts center, and she was active in Palos Village Players community theater.

Pat was known for her sense of humor, thoughtfulness, upbeat attitude, and generous spirit. Every spring she gathered huge bouquets of daffodils from her yard and delivered them to local nursing homes, and in her later years, she loved to bake cranberry scones for family and friends.

Pat was a graduate of Northwestern University and a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Her professional career spanned serving as an editor for the Pullman Company magazine, bridal consultant for Bonwit Teller, runway model, writer, and actor. She was featured in TV commercials and print ads for companies such as PepsiCo, AT&T, and General Mills, and she enjoyed being an extra in films.

Pat and Will shared many adventures in their nearly 64 years of marriage. They flew a B-26 bomber to Nicaragua in 1964 – she navigated, he piloted – and her story of the trip was featured in the Chicago Tribune the following year. Pat was a proud mother of her two daughters, and her six grandchildren filled her with joy.

She was preceded in death by husband Will Martin, brother Marvin Daggett, and parents Vernon and Helen Daggett. Pat is survived by daughters Suzanne Martin (Hart Weichselbaum) and Cassandra Moran (the late James J.), sister Lois Gernbacher, brothers Delta (Karen) and David (Roxann) Daggett, cousin Darrell (Carol) Anderson, grandchildren Claire, Paul, Alexandra, Christina, Anastasia, and Andrew, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held this summer. Donations in her memory may be made to the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) or Wannigan Park, a regional nature preserve near her hometown in Minnesota (www.wanniganpark.com).

JOSEPH H. MAZZONE

Joseph H. Mazzone, age 72.

Beloved husband to Cherri (nee Thompson) for 52 years; loving father of Mark (Jessica Masbaum) Mazzone, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Mazzone and Christa (Brian) Palmberg; dear “Papa Joe” of Molly, Aiden, Dylan, Lucca, Leo and Magdalena.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ignite the Spirit Fund www.ignitethespirit.org or Providence Hospice www.providencelifeservices.com/giving. Visitation was held April 14. Funeral Chapel Service was held April 15 at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (Corner of Lorel).  Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park. For more information please call 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com.

JOZEF MIKOLAJCZYK

Jozef Mikolajczyk, age 91, passed away April 16.

Beloved husband of late, Maria Mikolajczyk; loving father of Andy Mikolajczyk, Harriet Benelhachemi, Anna (Stanislaw) Kaczmarczyk; dear grandfather of Darek, Marek, Anita, Adam and Christopher; dearest great-grandfather of Kayla, Caleb, Cayden, Antoni, Stefan and Ashley; cherished son of the late Katarzyna Klimczak and late Anthony Mikolajczyk. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S Archer Ave, Jonathan F Siedlecki, Owner/Director. Funeral Mass was held at St Bruno Church, Chicago. Final resting place is Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. To leave any tributes, please visit the funeral home website at www.SzykownyFuneralHomeIL.com.

LETICIA PINEDO

Leticia Pinedo, age 75, of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully April 6, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Juan Pinedo; loving mother of Maria (Gerardo) Cruz and Gerson (Suzanne) Pinedo; cherished grandmother of Nicky, Isabella (Diego), Cody (Marisa), Ivan, Juan, Evangelina, Luna, Luis, Christian and Angel; overjoyed great grandmother of Freya, Diego, June, Bruce and soon to be Ezekiel; dear sister of Lourdes, Cesar, Manuel and Javier. Leticia will be missed by her many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held April 12, at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). A service in celebration of Leticia was held at the funeral home.

NATALIE M. POMORSKI

Natalie M. Pomorski (nee Jerawski), age 88, longtime resident of Chicago, Garfield Ridge Community, late of Mokena, passed away April 5 with her children at her side.

Natalie was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Pomorski. Loving mother of Michelle (Jim) Martin, Barbara (Steve) Kolczewski, Catherine (Joseph) Kosek, Robert (Lisa) Pomorski and the late Alison Pomorski; proud grandmother of Ryan (Stephanie) Martin, Lauren Martin (Mitch Parker), Kenneth (Beth) Adair, Alton, Claire and Alison Kosek, Emily and Nathan Pomorski, and great grandmother to Patrick, Marleigh and Ethan; dear sister of the late Leonore Bannes and the late Alexander Conrad Jerawski. She will be remembered by her nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, many cousins, her church community, library friends, and long-time close personal friends.

Visitation was held April 11 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 West Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home April 12 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church for a mass. Natalie was laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery with her husband and daughter.

RICARDO ROMAN

Ricardo Roman passed away with his loving family at his side Easter Sunday, April 9, eight days after his 65th birthday.

Beloved husband of Susana Roman; loving father to his daughter, Maria and son-in-law, Robert Carlos; much loved grandfather of Robert Carlos Jr. and Brandon Carlos; dear brother of Norma Roman, Jorge Roman, Felipe Martinez, Jesus Martinez, Alberto Roman, Joaquin Martinez, Ponciano Martinez, Alejandro Roman, Reyna Leyva and Marcelino Martinez.  Ricardo will be remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held April 18 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home April 19 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to Immaculate Conception Church for a Mass of Christian Burial.  Interment is Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

SALVADOR ROSALES

Salvador Rosales, age 61, of Chicago, Clearing community, passed away April 4.

Loving father of Erika Rosales and Karla Rosales; dear son of Candido Rosales and Audelia Vargas; fond brother of Reina Rosales, Gloria (late Roberto Abeja) Abeja, Lucia (Bonifacio) Dominguez, Raul Rosales, Hermenia (Rogelio) Soria, Artemio Rosales, Estella (Teofilo) Izaguirre, Cruz (Lionel) Lopez, Candido Rosales, Candida (Fernando) Munoz and Avidael (Esmeralda) Rosales. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cousin and friend to many.

Visitation was held April 14 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home April 15 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Blasé Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Salvador’s family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

ANNA SKALA

Anna Skala (nee Podest), age 88, of Brookfield.

Beloved wife of the late Josef Skala; fond mother of Joseph (Francine) Skala, Michael (Angela) Skala and the late John Skala; grandmother of Christine (JT) McLanigan, Joseph (Erin) Skala, Andrea (Anthony) Harding and Allison (Theodore) Cook; great grandmother of  Connor, McKenzie, Aubrey, John, Keira, Peyton, Sadie and Gavin; sister of Mary (John) Austin, Joe (Lavern) Podest, Rosie Brown, Carolyn Willson, Velma (Ben) Brandt, Barbara (the late Mike) Schwartz and predeceased by Georgia (the late John) Onderek, Frank Podest and Lilly Mae (Bob) Breon; aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held April 26 at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.  Funeral followed to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield for Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com, If you wish to send a sympathy card to the family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o Anna Skala Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.

RUDY STURGEON

Rudy Sturgeon, age 86, of Chicago, Clearing community, passed away peacefully April 12.

Beloved husband of Maria Ramirez Sturgeon; cherished father of Rachel (Anthony Reyes) Sturgeon and the late Rudy Jr. (Maribel) Sturgeon; loving grandfather of Marissa Blanco (Fernando Rocha), Anthony (Maira Corona) Blanco, Meagan T. Sturgeon-Ramirez (Juan Ramirez), Lauren B. Sturgeon (Vicente Contreras) and Nathan Sturgeon; proud great grandfather of Mya Almanza, Ella Rocha, Adrian Rudy Blanco and Ty Ramirez; dear brother of Rene Sturgeon, Maria Rodriguez and Rachel Neri. Rudy will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation was held April 13 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home April 14 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to Two Holy Martyrs Parish, St. Rene Goupil Church for Mass. Rudy will be buried at a later date in Texas. Condolences may be sent to Rudy’s family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

PATRICIA L. TOWNSEND

Patricia L. Townsend (nee Loretto), age 79.

Beloved wife of the late Ronald Townsend; loving mother of Ron and the late Dawn Marie Townsend; dear grandmother of Vincent, Mitchell, Rocco, Gina, Angela and Sam.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held April 16. Funeral Chapel Service was held April 17 at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (Corner of Lorel).  Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For more information please call 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com.

ANNE J. ZACEK

Anne J. Zacek (nee Marec), 96, of Palos Heights, passed away on April 21.

She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Zacek Jr.  Loving mother of Laura Miller, John C. Zacek III, Mark F. Zacek, and Chris (Angela) Zacek.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Carly, Ericka (Adam), Scott, Christopher (Brandy), Elaina, Miranda, and Jared.  Anne was also a loving great-grandmother.  Fond sister of the late Frances Horn.  Dear aunt of Lydia, William, Ryan, Dana, Robert, Dennis, Thomas, Kenneth, Debbie, and the late David.

Visitation was April 25 at Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th St., Crestwood.  Funeral services were Wednesday, April 26, at St. Alexander Catholic Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.