AGNIESZKA “AGNES” BASIORKA

Agnieszka “Agnes” Basiorka (nee Tylka), 83, passed away January 25.

Beloved wife of the late Andrzej “Andrew” Basiorka; loving mother of the late Thaddeus Basiorka, John (Theresa) Basiorka and Joseph (Mary) Basiorka; former mother-in-law of Anna Komperda; dear grandmother of Ryan (Aleksa) Basiorka, Derek (Carisa) Basiorka, Eric (Samantha) Basiorka, Ashley (Chris) Skorusa, Olivia (Kevin) Koerner, Alexander Basiorka, Jonathan Basiorka, Lillian Rose Basiorka and Andrew Basiorka; dearest great-grandmother of Milana Skorusa, Elliana Basiorka, Isabelle Skorusa, Emery Basiorka, Elijah Basiorka and Barrett Basiorka; cherished daughter of the late Agnieszka (nee Michniak) and the late Leopold Tylka; fond sister of the late Jozef (the late Aniela) Tylka, the late Katarzyna (the late Franciszek) Mietus and Wladyslaw (Maria) Tylka. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held January 29 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held January 30, at Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission, 116 Hilton Street, Willow Springs. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

JOHN BRODERICK

John Broderick, 90, longtime resident of Summit, passed away January 29.

He was the beloved husband of the late Rita Broderick; loving father of Monica Broderick (Tim) and the late Debbie Salvaggio; dear grandfather of Ricky (Al Rendak) Medina and Nick (Jessie) Medina; proud great grandfather of Dylan, Tyler and Allison; fond brother of Kathleen (late Patrick) Moore, Thomas (Mary) Broderick, Patrick (Linda) Broderick, Monica (Patrick) Lally, Joan (late Patrick) Heneghan, the late Mary (late Tom) Scollard, late Peggy (late Larry) O’Connell, late Dennis (Judy) Broderick, late Eddie (late Maureen) Broderick, late James (Bridget) Broderick and the late Betty Broderick.  Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

John was a most amiable man who so enjoyed being a bartender at Windy Inn and at Carriage Greens Country Club where he made many friends.

Visitation was held February 2 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave., Summit. Funeral services were held February 3 at St. Daniel the Prophet Church. John was laid to rest next to his beloved wife at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

PATRICIA A. BURKHARDT

Patricia A Burkhardt passed away peacefully the morning of January 27 with her loving family at her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Burkhardt and the late Andrew H. Mueller; loving mother of Thomas (Lore) Mueller, William (Kristi) Mueller and Mary (Jack) Sonta; proud grandmother of Christine Van Lake, Andrew (Caitlin) Mueller, Kaiti Mueller, Sarah Mueller, Elisabeth (Mark) Korpics and Andrew (Montana) Sonta; loving great grandmother of Morgan, Chase, Mackenzi and Isla. Patricia was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, James Mc Cormack, Bernice and Eugene Hoffman and Jerry and Mary Lu McCormack. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Patricia was a faithful member of St. Joseph Ladies of the Rosary.

Visitation was held February 1 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave., Summit. Funeral services were held February 2 at St. Patricia Church. Patricia was laid to rest next to her first husband, Andrew at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, (https://www.alz.org/illinois/donate) would be appreciated.

RAFAL KRZYSZTOF CISON

Rafal Krzysztof Cison, 51, passed away January 22.

Beloved husband of Anna Cison (nee Majerczyk); dear step-father of Pawel Chraca; cherished son of Barbara Cison and Boguslaw Cison; loving son-in-law of Helena Majerczyk and Jozef Majerczyk. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held January 30 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held January 31 at Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission, 116 Hilton Street, Willow Springs. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

HELENA CZARNIAK

Helena Czarniak (nee Piton), 98, passed away January 24.

Beloved wife of the late Jan Czarniak; loving mother of Maria (the late Andrzej) Iskrzycki, Stanley (Mary) Czarniak, Irene (the late Andrzej) Mikszewic, Casey (Zofia) Czarniak and the late Jan (Maria) Czarniak; cherished grandmother of Marek, Marta, Magda, Casey, Liz, Michael, Sylwia, Monika, Jessica, Beata, Iwona, Magda, Anna, Beata and the late Jan; treasured great-grandmother of 20 and great-great-grandmother of 1; dearest daughter of the late Rozalia (nee Jozefczak) and the late Jan Piton. Predeceased by her siblings. Fondly loved and remembered by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held January 31 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held February 1 at  Saint Albert the Great Church, 8029 S. Central Avenue, Burbank. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

ROSE “ROSIE” DONATO

Rose “Rosie” Donato (nee Butera), 85, passed away January 24.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Donato; loving mom of Cat Donato (Tom Tate) and John (Lucy) Donato; dear grandma of Frankie, Anthony, Gianna, Johnny, Taryn and Tommy. Cherished daughter of the late Alphonse and Jean Butera; fond sister of Raimonda (the late Joseph) Ferenzi. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held January 27 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held January 27 at Two Holy Martyrs Parish-Saint Rene Goupil Church, 6340 S. New England Ave., Chicago. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

ALICIA FLORES

Alicia Flores, 83, of Summit, passed away January 24.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Felix and late Aurora Rodriguez; beloved wife of Francisco Flores; dear sister of Bertha (Ysamael) Rodriguez, Felix (late Maria Eva) Rodriguez, Rudy Rodriguez, Leo Rodriguez, the late Isabel (late Jesus) Guajardo, late Raul (late Enediena) Rodriguez and the late Ramiro (Chavela) Rodriguez. Alicia will be remembered lovingly by her many nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation was held January 28 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave., Summit. Funeral services were held at St. Blasé Church. Alicia will be laid to rest with her other family members at Resurrection Cemetery, Christ the Teacher Section.

MARY J. GONZALEZ

Mary J. Gonzalez (nee Martinez), 89, passed away January 21.

Beloved wife of Robert R. Gonzalez; loving mother to Linda Gonzalez-Tido (Chris) and Robert Jr. (Belinda) Gonzalez; proud grandmother of Vicente Baena (Deidre), Michael Baena, Elisia Gonzalez and Maria Gonzalez; devoted great grandmother to Leia Baena and Liliana Baena; sister to the late Rita Martinez, the late Jenny Vazquez, Lee Andrade, Angie Iniguez and the late Manuel Martinez. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held January 28 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held January 29 at the funeral home. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

RICHARD A. HENCINSKI

Richard A. Hencinski, 92, passed away January 22.

Richard was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Beloved husband of Madeline Hencinski (nee Usery); loving brother of Diane (Steve) Tedlow and brother-in-law of Dorothy (the late Charles) Roeback; dear uncle of John (Diane) Roeback and Nancy Roeback. Also survived by many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Former owner of Richard’s Barber Shop in Chicago.

Visitation was held January 26 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice with Service and Time of Remembrance held at the funeral home. Interment Bethania Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MARY JURYTA

Mary Juryta (nee Stachowicz), 91.

Beloved wife of 66 years to the late August “Gus” Juryta; loving mother of Lucy (James) Wierzbinski, Barbara (Tom) Lally and Kathy (Dan) Freeman; dear grandmother of Kevin (Katie), Matthew (Brittany), Brian, Amanda (Tim), Stephanie (Michael), Kayla and Alec; great grandmother of Caleb, Luke, Sophia, Vivienne, Blaire, Tommy, Briggs and Baylor; dear sister of Jane (late George) Pasieniuk, Casey (Frances) Stachowicz, the late Roch (late Sophie) Stachowicz and the late Pearl Rzasa. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation January 25 at the Richard Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave., Chicago. Funeral services were held January 26 at St. Daniel the Prophet Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For more information, please call 773-767-1840.

CARLOS AUGUSTO LEMUS

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce that U.S. Marine Corps veteran, CPL Carlos Augusto Lemus passed away unexpectedly in San Diego on January 14.

He was the dearly loved husband of Johanna Talamantes and a devoted father of Diego Luka Lemus; cherished son of Carlos and Maria Alejandrina Lemus; much loved brother of Alejandra (Cristian) Pardo and loving uncle of Leonel Pardo. Carlos was truly loved by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins and he will be terribly missed by all his friends, teachers, coaches, and everyone he met.

Carlos was a remarkable young man who accomplished much in his 22 years on this earth.  Whatever Carlos did, he did with compassion and integrity. He grew up in the Brighton Park Community and after graduating from Hubbard High School in 2019, he joined the Marines and proudly and honorably served our country for four years. After discharge, Carlos and Johanna and their young son, Diego, settled in San Diego where he was employed as an aviation mechanic. His legacy of love, service, and kindness will continue to inspire and uplift all who had the privilege of knowing him. We pray his soul now rests in eternal peace.

Family and friends met January 27 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3745 S. Paulina St., Chicago for a Mass of Resurrection for Carlos. Procession from the church to Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave., Summit. Carlos was acknowledged with Military Honors that evening.

HOWARD C. RUDNICK

Howard C. Rudnick, of Palos Hills, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2024. He was 62 years old, and his heart was worn and tired. Our family is devastated and shocked by this deep loss.

Howard was born to Margaret and Gerald Rudnick on December 18, 1961, in Evergreen Park. A stridently independent personality, Howard led a simple life close to home and family.

Throughout his life, Howard helped others with his innate gifts of extraordinary handyman and master mechanical skills. He was happiest when solving complex challenges that bettered the lives of those nearest and dearest, as It was the way his big heart expressed his love and support.

Howard treasured his time with family and friends, summers in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, his beloved cats, tending to the family garden and grounds, trips up north to Canada, and pursuing a range of hobbies from speed boats to model trains.

Howard will be dearly missed and always remembered as a very devoted son to his mother, a good brother to his siblings and uncle to his nieces and nephews, a friend to many, and our family’s very own MacGyver.

Howard was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Rudnick. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Rudnick, sisters Kathy (Don) Miller, and Nancy Carlstrom, and brothers Gerald (Diane) Rudnick, Kenneth Rudnick, Ronald (Carolyn) Rudnick and Jeffrey Rudnick.​

No services will take place, as Howard requested, but we deeply appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.

MARK T. SIBICK

Mark T. Sibick, age 64.

Loving son of Dorothy A. (nee Lushnia) and the late John J. Sibick, Sr.; dear brother of John, Jr. (late Jane), Roberta (Jerome, Sr.) Pawlowski, Linda (late Ray) D’Oronzo and Joel (Robert Sacha).  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was January 26 with a Prayer Service at the Richard Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave., Chicago. For more information, please call 773-767-1840.