Obituaries

Edward Ledvina

Edward Ledvina

Jan 8, 2014

Edward F. Ledvina. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Maureen nee, Foertsch. Loving father of Judy (late John) Medvid, Linda (Robert) Slak, Edward G. (Terri), Maureen “Shorty” (John) Potempa, J.P. (Lauren). Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Todd) Peterson, Jordan, Jayme, John Jr. Medvid, Ashley, Late Robert Jr., Carson, Hannah Slak, Tiana, Edward G. Jr. Ledvina, Sabrina, Anika Potempa, Delaney Ledvina....

William R. Nero

William R. Nero

Dec 28, 2013

William R. Nero passed away suddenly on December 28th at the age of 32. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee, Malloy. Loving father of Haley, William Jr. & Charlotte. Devoted son of Carmen & Terry. Fond brother of Carmen III. Uncle of Chrystal & Carmen IV. William was a former Cook County Deputy Sheriff. Funeral services Friday, January 3rd at 9:15...

Christopher Kosmopolis

Christopher Kosmopolis

Dec 28, 2013

Christopher Kosmopolis passed away suddenly at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Arlene nee, Battaglia. Loving father of Christopher & Jimmy. Devoted son of the late James and Sophie Lisak nee Kloss. Fond brother of Margie & Kenny (Madeline). Brother-in-law to Daniel and Christine Battaglia. Uncle of Keith and Alexander. Funeral services are Saturday, January 4th at 9:30 a.m....

Alice C. Bulthuis

Alice C. Bulthuis

Dec 21, 2013

Alice C. Bulthuis nee, Woeckener. Beloved wife of late Edward “Ears” Sr. Loving mother of Dawn (Barry) Robinson & Edward Jr. Dear Grandmother of Matthew Robinson, Barry (Stephanie) Robinson, Natalie Robinson & Tiffany Bulthuis. Fond sister of Frederick (Pat) Woeckener. Member of TOPS for 50 years. Funeral services Friday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Sourek & Sons Funeral...

Mary Barker

Mary Barker

Dec 18, 2013

Mary Virginia Cooper Fraime Barker passed away at the age of 86. Beloved wife of late Jesse Fraime and Ancil “Tommy” Barker. Loving mother of late Larry Fraime, Patricia (Ken Fanella) Gutowski, Joe (Sharon) Fraime, Jesse (Diane) Fraime and James Fraime Sr. Dear grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Devoted daughter of late William & late Clara Dean...

Jose Lara Jr.

Jose Lara Jr.

Dec 10, 2013

Visitation for Jose Lara Jr. will be on Tuesday, December 17th from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Sourek Funeral Home, 5645 W. 35th St, Cicero. Funeral services will begin at our funeral home at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18th and go to St. Agnes of Bohemia Church, 2651 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, for 9:30 a.m....

Robert H. Strejc

Robert H. Strejc

Oct 25, 2013

Robert H. Strejc passed away on October 25th at the age of 59. He is the beloved husband of Rose nee, Green. Loving father of Katrina Strejc & Tony Green. Dear grandfather of Jenna & Esmariah. Fond brother of Linda Rivoli, William (late Cecelia) Strejc & John (Bridget) Strejc. Uncle of many nieces & nephews. Visitation is on Tuesday, October...

Rose A. Gawelczyk

Rose A. Gawelczyk

Oct 24, 2013

Rose A. Gawelczyk nee, Rybka. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Gerald (Donna) & Robert. Rose is preceded in death by 3 sisters & 6 brothers. Aunt of many nieces & nephews. Funeral services for Rose are Tuesday, October 29th at 9:30 a.m. from the Sourek & Sons Funeral Home, 3756 S. Paulina St., Chicago, to S.S....

Maxmillion "Max" Kosiek

Maxmillion "Max" Kosiek

Oct 14, 2013

Maxmillion “Max” Kosiek, passed away on October 14th at the age of 90. Max was a World War II Army Veteran. Devoted son of the late Martin & late Mary nee, Kwilosz. Fond brother of the late Cecilia La Valle, late Stanley (late Sally) Kosiek & late Leonard (Carol) Kosiek. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass is Thursday,...

Virginia R. Borkowski

Virginia R. Borkowski

Oct 4, 2013

Virginia R. Borkowski nee, Wontroba. Age 91. Beloved wife of late Leonard “Lucky”. Loving mother of Linda (Richard) Karl & Sharon (Dennis) Parney. Dear grandmother of Steven (Carolyn) Karl, Kristen (Dino) Juarez, Kevin (Jennifer) Karl, Vincent (Amy) Schwellenbach, Megan Schwellenbach & Amy Schwellenbach. Great grandmother of 11. Fond sister of late Stanley F. Wontroba. Member of S.S. Peter & Paul...

Joanne F. Czupowski

Joanne F. Czupowski

Oct 1, 2013

Joanne F. Czupowski nee, Szott. Beloved wife of late John J. Loving mother of John A., Tom (Tani) and Ron. Devoted daughter of late Walter and late Emily. Fond sister of late Walter, Late Thad, Stanley, Dorothy, late Leonard, Edmund and Henry. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, October 5th at 9:00 a.m. from the Sourek &...

Virginia Simon

Virginia Simon

Sep 28, 2013

Virginia J. Simon nee, Soltys Beloved wife of Raymond L. Loving mother of Raymond P. (Donna) & Kathleen (David) Lorkiewicz. Dear grandmother of Ian, Hunter & Austin Simon, Sara & Zachary Lorkiewicz. Aunt of many nieces & nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, October, 2nd at 9:00 a.m. from the Sourek & Sons Funeral Home, 5645 W 35th St., Cicero to St....

Carroll H. Darlinger

Carroll H. Darlinger

Sep 18, 2013

Carroll H. Darlinger Passed away on September 18th at the age of 73. He is the beloved husband of the late Carol. Loving father of Carrol (James) Gallo. Dear grandfather of James Darlinger and Sabrina Gallo. Carroll was a founding member of the Cicero Mojos Motorcycle Club and an avid hunter. Funeral services for Carroll will be Monday, September 23rd...

Sarah McGhee

Sarah McGhee

Sep 9, 2013

Visitation for Sarah is Thursday, September 12th from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 on Friday, September 13th at our funeral home and process to Our Lady of Charity Church for 10:00 a.m. mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL.

Theresa M. Kubiak

Theresa M. Kubiak

Aug 22, 2013

Theresa M. Kubiak. Loving daughter of the late Bruno and the late Marie (nee Ludwiczak). Dear cousin of Geraldine Croker, Kathy and Gerald Roberts, Bess Oracki, and Raymond Oracki. Preceded in death by many aunts and uncles. Member of St. Peter and Paul Friendship Club, Good Counsel Senior Club, Five Holy Martyrs Rosary Society and Ladies Auxiliary # 1028. Funeral...

Elizabeth J. Blazek

Elizabeth J. Blazek

Aug 21, 2013

Elizabeth J. Blazek nee, Koranda. Age 89. Beloved wife of late Hubert. Loving mother of Thomas. Fond sister of Robert (Late Dolores) Koranda. Funeral services Saturday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. from the Sourek & Sons Funeral Home, 5645 W 35th St., Cicero, to Our Lady of Charity Church for 9:30 a.m. mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation is...

Dave "The Goon" Lease

Dave "The Goon" Lease

Aug 8, 2013

Dave "The Goon" Lease passed away on August 8th, 2013 at the age of 54. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sourek & Sons Funeral Home, 5645 W 35th St., Cicero. In-lieu of flowers, donations to the National Aphasia Association, www.Aphasia.org, or, the American Heart Association, www.Heart.org in Dave’s...

Judith Faye Stewart

Judith Faye Stewart

Jun 20, 2013

Stewart, Judith Faye (nee Daugherty) Age 68. Beloved wife of JohnL Stewart and the late Bob Allen; loving mother of Melissa (Bill) McCarthy and stepmother to Clifton (Linda) Stewart, Cynthia (Jim) Trachsler and Rodney (Marlene) Stewart; dear grandmother of Grace; fond sister of Betty Johnson Daugherty, late Charles (late Doris) Daugherty Jr., late Ruby, and late Dorthy (late Denby) Myers;...

Viola Korta

Viola Korta

Jun 17, 2013

Viola Korta nee Chambor of Burr Ridge, IL. formerly of Cicero. Loving wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Janet ( David) Shangle. Dear grandmother of Jonathon and Jameson Siudit and Margaret and David Shangle. Dear sister of the late Albina (late Leonard) Sharapata. Sister-in-law of Narlene (Late Don) Korta. Fond aunt of Ramona (Ed) Salden, Donald Jr. and...

Stella R. Pelehac

Stella R. Pelehac

May 19, 2013

Stella R. Pelehac nee, Novak. Beloved wife of late Michael. Loving mother of Sandra (Ed) Maher, Carol (Steve) Seps & Ken M. Pelehac. Dear grandmother of Lynn Fiedler, Brian Maher, Kevin & Chris Seps, Meghan & Joe Pelehac. Great grandmother of 4. Fond sister of Helen Heffern, Ed Novak, Dorothy Gesso, late Natalie Gradowski, late Catherine Kizior, late Ann Drazga,...