Category: Tributes

Joseph “Jay” Chibe, age 65, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton, surrounded by love.

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of Kelly Marie McCreery, who will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and friend

Stanislaw “Stan” Bobak (Kołecek), a devoted husband, father, and master craftsman with a free spirit, passed away in Chicago Ridge on Oct. 4, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on July 14, 1974, in Szaflary, Poland, Stan lived a life defined by love, hard work, and the beauty he built with his hands and heart.

Jaroslaw “Jerry” Zalewski, 59, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago. Born on Sept. 23, 1966, in Poland, Jerry was known for his easy smile, big heart, and the way he made everyone feel welcome.t

Ioanna “Gianoula” Simeakis (née Stavroulakis), 93, passed away on Oct. 7, 2025.

Sam Gentile, 53, of Justice, died Oct. 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mary K. Mondt (née Otowski), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and teacher, died after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer on Oct. 1, 2025.

Beatrice J. Byrne (née O’Leary), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died unexpectedly Oct. 1, 2025.

Maria Luisa Ceniceros Diaz, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died Sept. 28, 2025.

Jozef Lapczynski, 59, of Chicago, died Oct. 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.