Category: Tributes

Juan Villagomez, a manager at Falco’s Pizza who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Bridgeview on March 25, died March 29, 2026. He was 56.

Bozena Wrona, a mathematics teacher and devoted parishioner known for her volunteer work and faith-based service, died March 22, 2026, in New Lenox, Illinois. She was 58.

Patricia “Pat” Czerniak-Grimm, a Bridgeview resident known for her dedication to family and customer service work, died March 24, 2026. She was 78.

Wladyslaw Chrobak, a longtime resident of the Chicago area, died March 25, 2026. He was 64.

Joseph G. Kalupa, of Brighton Park, died peacefully.

Dolores “Jackie” Lebarre, of Oak Brook, Illinois, died peacefully, surrounded by family.

Michael J. Janeczko, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, died Monday, March 23, 2026.

Maria Guadalupe Valdez died peacefully, surrounded by family.

Barbara Ann Weeks died unexpectedly March 19, 2026.

Leona V. “Tootsie” Sheppard, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, died Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family.