Category: Tributes

Cynthia A. Marek, née Bellino, age 71, passed away on June 27, 2026.

Evelyn Bjork, age 89, a resident of Crest Hill and formerly of Dolton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026.

Rosemary Judith Symanski, née Bugel, 102 years old, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2026.

Jozef Kadlub, born on April 10, 1963, in Stare Bystre, Poland, passed away on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of those who cherished him. He was 63. Jozef was a devoted Catholic, a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, cherished brother, and respected friend whose life was defined by hard work, generosity, and deep devotion to faith, family, and friendship.

Vivian Lingevitch, née Sinovich, age 96, a resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away.

Jerzy Sosnowski, age 70, passed away on July 1, 2026.

Despina Nikolaos Vrettos, who was born on September 1, 1998, died on June 27, 2026, following a tragic automobile accident. She was 27. She was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose life, though far too brief, was filled with love, devotion, and quiet acts of kindness that touched everyone who knew her.

Franciszka Tylka, née Maryniarczyk, age 79, passed away on June 27, 2026.

Margaret M. “Margie” Hanrahan, 88, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Walter A. “Wally” Kalinka Jr., age 80, a resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.