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Obituaries May 23, 2024

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TeofiloTEOFILO ARRIETA

Teofilo Arrieta, age 93, passed away March 26, 2024.

Visitation was held April 5 at Szykowny Funeral Home Ltd., 4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Mass was held April 6 at Our Lady of the Snows Parish,
4810 S. Leamington Ave, Chicago. Final resting place Queen of Heaven, 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Hillside.

CampbellMILDRED CAMPBELL

Mildred Campbell, age 97, passed away March 30.

Wife of late Robert A. Cambpell; daughter of late Peter Obrzut and late Frances (Kluk); sister of late Joseph (late Berwicr) Pietryka, late Walter Pietryka and late John Pietryka; sister-in-law of Eleanor (late John) Campbell; aunt and great aunt to many. Best friend of Stella Jeziorny.

Visitation was held April 4 at St. Richards 5030 S. Kostner Ave. Chicago, mass followed. Final resting place Resurrection Cemetery. Services done by Szykowny Funeral Home.

DeHoyosPEGGY DEHOYOS

Peggy Dehoyos (nee Protosevich), age 65, passed away May 7, after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Beloved wife of Kurt for 44 years; loving mother of Wesley (Angela) and Marissa (Alex) St. Clair; cherished grandmother of Nolan and Camden; dear sister of Carol (Jim) Hurckes, Terry (late Phil) Gondek and Paul (Jackie) Protosevich. Favorite nan and fond aunt to many. Dear daughter of the late Mike and the late Marcella (nee Deeman) Protosevich. Peggy was an affectionate dog lover to all of her fur babies.

Visitation was held May 10.  Funeral Chapel Service was held May 11 at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel). Entombment Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. For more information, please call 773-767-1840.

DoughertyALDA MAE WISE DOUGHERTY

Alda Mae Wise Dougherty (nee Mares), age 62, of Plainfield, passed away April 23 at home. She was born on September 25, 1961.

She is survived by her loving husband James Dougherty and adoring children Nicole Heyman (Chris) and Ryan Dougherty. She is also survived by her mother Patricia Joy Tatman and her father Richard H. Mares. Also surviving are her adoring grandchildren Ruari and Saoirse Heyman, along with numerous in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Her legion of close friends is infinite but heartbroken as well. She was born in LaPlata, MD to the late James McArthur Wise and Patricia Joy (Tatman) Wise and she adored her grandmother for whom she was named: Alda Mae (Woods) Tatman. Alda was outgoing, funny, and engaging. She loved her family deeply, showing it at every opportunity. She was also the cog that held together the wheel of friendships forged over her lifetime. She was energized by travel especially to beach destinations in the Caribbean as well as memorable recent trips to Italy and Ireland. She will be greatly missed by all. Alda worked at various companies over her advancing career, forging deep friendships at each that remained long after she left, including AT&T, May & Speh, Metromail, Allant, and Metlife.

A Celebration of Life gathering for her many friends and family was held May 18 at Crosswinds Church, 14360 Rt 59, Plainfield. In lieu of flowers, please pay it forward to a treasured friend or favorite charity to make the world a better place. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

GoldschmidtRICHARD J. GOLDSCHMIDT

Flag FuneralRichard J. Goldschmidt, age 83, passed away April 19. US Army Veteran.

Beloved husband of Patricia Goldschmidt; father of the late Cynthia Wittke and the late Cheryl Marshall. Retired police officer of the Alsip Police Department and retired security guard at Navy Pier in Chicago. Formerly of Venice, Florida and Member of the Plantation Country Club in Venice, Florida.

Visitation was held April 25 at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, followed by a Mass. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Arrangements entrusted to care of Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

HalerzJOSEPH GERARD HALERZ

We are saddened to announce the passing of Joseph Gerard Halerz, age 63 on May 7.

He was the beloved brother of Barbara (Chuck) Rummel and John Retired C.P.D. (Marcia) Halerz; dear uncle of Chuck (Amanda) Rummel, John (Alexandra) Halerz and Sarah (Jason) Rafa; loved great uncle to Abigail, Katherine and Kieran Rummel and Harrison and Everett Rafa and Penelope Griffin Halerz; dear nephew of Virginia Holy. He was preceded in death by his parents Adam S. and Dorothy B. (nee Leja) Halerz and many aunts and uncles. Joseph will be missed by his longtime friend, Jane Kerr, his many cousins and his many caring friends at UCP/Seguin.

Visitation was held May 16 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation was held May 17 at the funeral home until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Faustina Kowalska Parish for mass. Joseph was laid to rest next to his parents at Resurrection Cemetery. Please offer your condolences on his personal tribute website at: www.foranfuneralhome.com.

JaureguiRAYMOND M. JAUREGUI

Flag FuneralRaymond M. Jauregui, age 87, of Oak Lawn passed away April 26 at Palos Hospital. U.S. Army veteran.

Born in Chicago to Joseph Jauregui and Mary Zanich Jauregui. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Army and returned to the Chicago area after being Honorably Discharged. Raymond pursued a successful career in finance and retired from Northern Trust Bank as a Vice President. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 53 years, Tina (Bougis) and a proud father of his daughter, Donna Jauregui Zloza. Raymond is survived by his wife, daughter, grandchildren Zach, Alex, Sam, Josephine and several beloved nieces and nephews. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard and his sister, Maryann Cook.

Visitation was held May 16 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held May 16, Funeral service and time of remembrance were held at the funeral home. Interment, Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

LabudaJOANNA LABUDA

Joanna Labuda (nee Cetera), age 78, passed away April 23.

Beloved wife of Franciszek Labuda; loving mother of Christopher, Barbara and Renata Pijanowski; dearest grandmother of Michael Pijanowski and Carl (Boston Terrier grandpuppy); cherished daughter of the late Ludwina (nee Fafrowicz) and the late Bronislaw Cetera; dear sister of the late Jan (the late Anna) Cetera, the late Stanislaw (the late Zofia) Cetera, the late Andrzej (Zofia) Cetera, and Marianna (the late Janusz) Lyszczarz. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Proud member of the Kolo #73 Zaskale of ZPPA.

Visitation was held April 25 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held April 26, Prayers and procession from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, for Mass. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

LatozaBETTY ANN LATOZA

Betty Ann Latoza, age 89, of New Lenox, and formerly of Chicago, West Lawn community, passed away May 4.

Betty is survived by her loving children: Ann Marie (Fred) Nagel and John J. (Julie) Latoza; cherished grandchildren: Elizabeth (Fiancé Trevor Hetzer) Manning, Jenifer C. Latoza and Joseph J. (girlfriend Pennie) Latoza. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruno R. Latoza and sisters: Bernice Laburda and Dolores Cardella.

Betty was a friend and caring person who helped many and will be missed by many more. She’d help anyone in need but would never ask for anything in return. She’d always make people laugh while going out of her way to help others.

Betty was born in 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was raised in an orphanage while she cared for the elderly. Betty was devoted to the Catholic religion and later became a Catholic Nun. Betty was an amazing seamstress and created wedding dresses and full bridal party attire without a pattern. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and her beloved dog, Lady.

LaveALFRED EMIL LAVE

Alfred Emil Lave, husband to Lillian Lena (nee Lind) (1936 – 1992) from 1957 to 1992 and Shirley Jean (nee Theres) 1994 – 2024, son of Edward Lave and Ludmilla (nee Bily) and brother to Edward, Richard and Harold, has passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, at the home of David and Clidea Lave in Waterman, Illinois. He and Lillian had six children together: Catherine (Joel) Cmiel, Cheryl (Tom) Juarez, Steven (Lisa), David (Clidea), Diane Litz, and Susan (Bill) Redis.

His parents and grandparents were born and raised in Chicago’s southwest side Garfield Ridge neighborhoods, near Midway airport, where he also lived with Lillian and raised their 6 children. After Lillian’s passing in 1992, Alfred married Shirley in 1994 and shortly after, they moved to Mesa, Arizona, then to DeKalb, Illinois and finally to Valparaiso, Indiana. Alfred is survived by his 6 children, 16 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his wife Shirley. He will be missed.

Visitation was held April 28 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held April 29, Service and Time of Remembrance were held at the funeral home. Interment, Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MARIA QUINTANILLA

Maria Quintanilla, age 69, passed away March 30.

Memorial Service was hel at Szykowny Funeral Home 4901 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. Visitation was held April 8 with funeral mass following. Cremation private.

BERNARD WASOWICZ

Flag FuneralBernard J. “Bernie” Wasowicz, age 91, passed away March 27. United States Army Veteran served during the Korean War.

Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Wasowicz; loving father of Sandy (Tom) Zwarycz, Joseph (Sharon) and Dennis (Bertha) Wasowicz; cherished grandfather of Christine Bologna, Thomas Zwarycz Jr. (partner Leia), Nicholas (partner Jillian) Bernacki; Eric (Vanessa) Mironas, Daniel (Meagen) Miller, and the late Michael Wasowicz; beloved great grandfather of Alexis, Brytni, Nicholas Jr., Anya, Ryan, Hope, Coraline, Charlie, Everly Jo, and Ariana, with baby boy on the way from Eric and Vanessa; great great grandfather of Naymir; proud brother of Christine Budney, Cornelia Czerniak, Connie Bischoff, the late Bertha Barowiak, the late Donald Wasowicz and his late step brother Waller Augustine. Member VFW Post #6863.

Visitation was held April 2 and April 3 at Skyzowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave. Mass was held April 3 at St. Richards Church.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery (773) 735-7521.

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