Funeral-Flowers.4 logo

Obituaries Feb. 17, 2022

Spread the love

ChmelovskyCHARLOTTE M. CHMELOVSKY

Charlotte M. Chmelovsky, age 94, of Chicago, West Elsdon community, passed away February 1.

She was the beloved wife of the late Stephan; cherished mother of Gloria (George) Radcliffe, Amber (late Dave) Thiel, Naomi (Lewis) Thompson, Steve (Maria) Chmelovsky and Robert (Carey) Chmelovsky; loving grandmother and great grandmother of many. Charlotte will be dearly missed by her nephews, Ron, his wife Penny Oleksy and Dennis Kolosowski, and her many friends and neighbors.

Visitation was held February 8 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home February 8 until time of prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Richard Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Charlotte was laid to rest next to her husband at Resurrection Cemetery.

CraftPATRICIA ANN CRAFT

Patricia A. Craft (nee Korbel), age 65, for Naperville, passed away at her Arizona home January 27.

Daughter of the late Clifford and Eva Sue Korbel; she is survived by two dearly loved children; Jillian Craft and Jessica Craft, two adored grandchildren Leanna Craft and Jaxon Martin, three dear sisters and a brother, Deborah Bennett, Diane Baker, Kimberly Anthony, Jeffery Korbel, and many beloved nephews, and nieces.

Visitation was held February 13 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation February 14 at the funeral home until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Blasé Church for Mass. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Garden Mausoleum. Condolences may be sent to Patricia’s family on her personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

DohnalJUNE ELLEN DOHNAL

June Ellen Dohnal (nee Hagenberg), age 79, a 42 year resident of Brookfield; passed from complications due to COVID-19.

Beloved wife of John Dohnal, Jr.; fond mother of Amanda Dohnal; sister of Dr. Roger Frank (Jeanne) Hagenberg; aunt of 7 nieces and nephews; daughter of the late Frank Hagenberg and Evelyn Hagenberg.

Visitation was held February 10 and February 11 until time of service at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com. If you wish to send a sympathy card to the family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o June Dohnal’s Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.

LopezGLADYS LOPEZ

Gladys Lopez, age 67, of Chicago, Clearing community, passed away peacefully February 3 at home with her loving family at her side.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Concepcion and the late Felicita Lopez; cherished sister of Pablo (late Anna) Lopez, the late Lydia (Raul) Mendez, Jose Antonio Lopez, Concepcion (Mina) Lopez, German Lopez and Nelida Finch. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. She was a longtime clerk for the Circuit Court of Cook County Courts Adult Probation Department.

Visitation was held February 7 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home February 8 until time of celebration of life service. Procession from the funeral home to St. Mary Cemetery where Gladys was laid to rest.

MahoneyKEVIN J. MAHONEY

images REPORTER EXTRA ART Am Flag copyKevin J. Mahoney, 71, of Evergreen Park, passed away suddenly on February 11.

He was an Army veteran.

He was the cherished brother of Therese (Steve Waller), Joseph (Madeleine) and the late David; loving grand uncle of David, Oliver, and Rose Mahoney; beloved son of the late David and Theresa nee Morrissey.

A 1968 graduate of Brother Rice High School, Kevin went on to earn a bachelor’s in accounting from St. Joseph’s College (Rensselaer, Ind.), as well as a master’s degree from NIU and DePaul University.

As a licensed CPA license, he worked independently for several years before joining the Internal Revenue Service.

Kevin was an avid reader and historian. He enjoyed draft beer and was a well-liked, respected patron at South Side pubs.

Most importantly, he was a devout Catholic, daily communicant and former member of the choir at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park.

Visitation will be Thursday 3-8 p.m. Funeral will be Friday 10:15 a.m. from Kosary Funeral Home, 9837 S. Kedzie Ave., to Most Holy Redeemer Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

MalesichBARBARA MALESICH

Barbara Malesich, age 79, of Tinley Park, passed away February 2.

Loving mother of Angela Urbancik, Joseph (Jackie) Malesich; proud grandmother of Joey Malesich, Brandon Urbancik, Alyssa Malesich, Julia Urbancik, Ryan Malesich, the late Tyler Urbancik, Jillian Urbancik and Dylan Malesich; beloved daughter of the late Edward and late Rose Novak Baranowski; dear sister of John (Sharon) Baranowski and sister of Carol (Larry) Roeske and aunt to many. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her many cousins, friends and neighbors.

Visitation was held February 10 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral on February 11 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Daniel the Prophet Church for a Mass of Resurrection. Condolences may be sent to Barbara’s family on her personal tribute website at www.foranfuenralhome.com.

MorajdaCHRISTINE H. MORAJDA

Christine H. Morajda (nee Kristufek), age 91, of South Elgin, formerly of Chicago, Gage Park neighborhood, passed away February 1.

Beloved wife of the late Julius Morajda; loving mother of Debra (James) Wojtak, Diane (Randall) Dunne and Patricia (Joseph) Jevorutsky; dearest grandmother of Craig (Clare) Wojtak, Nicholas Jevorutsky and Jacquelyn (Joseph) Pollien; cherished  great grandmother of Henry and Mila Jevorutsky and Elliott Wojtak; devoted daughter of the late Lawrence Kristufek and late Elizabeth (nee Zima); step daughter of the late Mildred Kristufek; dear sister of Rose Anne (late Louis) Gruca, late Robert (Helen) Kristufek and late Edwin (Josephine) Kristufek; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held February 7 at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 5088 S. Archer Ave., corner of Keeler. Funeral followed from the funeral home to the Church of St. Bruno for Mass. Private Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of the South Elgin Seniors.  In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity appreciated. (773) 767.2166 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.

MoranzGEORGIANNA PERAKIS MORANZ

Georgianna P. Moranz, age 90, of Chicago, Garfield Ridge community passed away at home February 4.

She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth, retired C.P.D.; loving mother of Kenneth J. Jr. (Linda) Moranz and Susan (Bruce) Ivkovich; devoted grandmother of Lee Meredith (Mike) Murphy, Lauren Moranz, Kenneth Raymond (Ashley) Moranz, Lisa Marie Alghini, Richard (Dana) Alghini and Jon Bryce (Izabella) Ivkovich; cherished great grandmother of Brooke, Quinn, Easton, Avery, Mariano, Dominic, Richard, Aria and Valor; dear aunt of Georgia (James) Johnson, Liannea, Kristen and Clause; proud “mama” to Mittens and Pepper.

Visitation for Georgianna will be private. She will be buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery next to her beloved husband. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Condolences may be sent to Georgianna’s family on her personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

PlewaSTANISLAWA PLEWA

Stanislawa Plewa (nee Dziatkowicz), age 70, of Chicago, Archer Heights community, passed away February 6.

Beloved wife of Jozef Plewa; loving mother of Maria (Jan) Niemiec, Beata (Piotr) Jablonski, Malgorzata (Jan) Pranica and Agnieszka Plewa; Stanislawa is a proud grandmother of 10, dear sister of 5 and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held February 11 at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 5088 S. Archer Ave., corner of Keeler. Funeral was held February 12 from the funeral home to the Church of St. Bruno for Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 773-767-2166 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.

QuerozMARIO QUEROZ

Mario Queroz, age 54, of Richardson, TX passed away January 30, in Plano, Texas.

He was the beloved husband of Petra (nee Gonzalez); cherished son of Carmen S. and the late John Z. Queroz; loving father of Gregory and Blake Queroz; adored grandfather of 5; dear brother of Carmen Hernandez, Aida Ceron-Carreto, John (Patty) Queroz, Jaime (Magda) Queroz, Eddie Queroz and Linda Avalos; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held February 11 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home on Febraury 12 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Bede the Venerable Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment is St. Mary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Mario’s family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

SarbarneckCHARLOTTE A. SARBARNECK

Charlotte A. Sarbarneck (nee Zender) beloved wife and best friend for 68 years to John R.  Sarbarneck; loving mother of Michelle Sarbarneck, Marc Sarbarneck, Renee (DJ) Hosbein and Marynoel Sarbarneck; dearest grandmother of Anthony (Tiffany) Palazzolo and Andrea Palazzolo (Troy Maxwell); dear great grandmother of Troy, Ace, Maryahanna and Nadiya; fond sister of Judith (Donald) Rohlfing and Melinda (late Robert) Lamacki; also nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held February 12 at the Church of St. Paul followed by Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 773-767-2166 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.

 

Local News

Brother Rice junior Gavin Arnold forces the ball over the net during a match against Richards on April 19. Photo by Xavier Sanchez

Boys Volleyball | Brother Rice falls to Glenbard West and York, takes 4th at Smack Attack

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Xavier Sanchez Correspondent It was a busy weekend in the area for boys volleyball as Brother Rice hosted its 14th annual Smack Attack tournament. The 24-team event played April 19-20 featured area teams Brother Rice, Marist and Richards, along with defending Class 4A champion Glenbard West and two highly rated teams from…

Swanson scores, assists in Red Stars’ win over Reign

Spread the love

Spread the loveThe Red Stars improved to 3-1-1 by beating the Seattle Reign, 2-1, on the road on April 21. Mallory Swanson had an assist on an Ali Schlegel goal in the fourth minute and added a goal of her own in the 31st minute. Swanson missed last season after sustaining a knee injury on…

Tatumn Milazzo, shown at media day before the season started, was amused by winning a Save of the Week award. Photo by Jeff Vorva

Red Stars’ Tatumn Milazzo has top Save of the Week

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent Tatumn Milazzo called her achievement “funny.” The Chicago Red Stars defender and Orland Park native was awarded the NWSL’s Save of the Week after chasing down a ball in a loss to Angel City on April 13. The Save of the Week usually goes to a goalie. Milazzo laughed…

A lone white volleyball sitting on a wooden floor

Men’s College Volleyball | Saint Xavier captures fifth straight conference tourney title

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent The SXU men’s volleyball team won its fifth straight Chicagoland Christian Athletic Conference tournament championship after a 25-16, 25-17, 25-22 sweep of Calumet College of St. Joseph on April 20 at the Shannon Center. Jan Lopuch had 10 kills and nine digs for the Cougars. With the win, the…

Baseball in a mitt with a black bat low angle selective focus view on a baseball field

College Baseball | Saint Xavier upsets Eastern Illinois

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent The Saint Xavier baseball team picked up a win that its players are going to remember for a long time. The Cougars stunned Eastern Illinois, 4-2, on April 17 in Charleston. It was the Cougars’ first win over the Panthers, a Division I program, since 2005. Lyons grad Troy…

A lone white volleyball sitting on a wooden floor

Boys Volleyball | Glenbard West tops Marist to stay unbeaten

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent The Marist boys volleyball team, ranked fifth in the nation by USA Today/American Volleyball Coaches, lost to Glenbard West, 25-23, 25-21, in the championship match at the Brother Rice Smack Attack on April 20 in Chicago. Glenbard West (19-0) is the two-time defending state champion and is ranked third…

Alliyah Flores and her St. Laurence teammates earned academic honors by the IBCA. Photo by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence hoops teams top honor roll

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent Area basketball teams proved to be strong on the court and in the classroom this season, and St. Laurence was the leader of the pack. The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association compiled a list of the top academic teams, and the area did well. In Division 3 girls, St. Laurence…

St. Rita's David Lyle won honors from the Chicago Bears. St. Rita photo

Chicago Bears recognize St. Rita senior with All-Star award

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Correspondent Chances are good that few outside of St. Rita football circles know who David Lyle is. With good reason. Lyle missed his senior season for the Mustangs last fall after sustaining a serious knee injury. He even postponed having knee surgery so that he could take care of his…

CRRNH_CosmoPhotoMDWArmory_032724

Pols want 63rd St. armory for new police HQ

Spread the love

Spread the love. Porfirio, Guerrero-Cuellar push plan in Springfield . By Tim Hadac Any plans the Chicago Department of Aviation may have had for the vacant Army National Guard Midway Armory, 5400 W. 63rd St., may be grounded, at least for now. Several elected officials are eyeing the parcel as the headquarters of a new…

Stacy Cygan. --Supplied photo

Her back against the wall, Stacy needs help

Spread the love

Spread the love. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound (708)-496-0265 . Clearing and Garfield Ridge have earned a reputation as a place where people look out for each other—and that sometimes means caring for each other in times of need. Today, I want to talk about one such person, who sure could use…

Neighbors

Ambrose Jackson, chairman and CEO of the 1937 Group dispensary company, speaks to Evergreen Park residents during a packed hearing Monday night. He is joined by attorney Sonia Antolec and Jim Reilly, chief development officer for the company. (Photo by Joe Boyle)

Capacity crowd speaks out against Evergreen Park dispensary

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Joe Boyle Additional chairs had to be brought out to seat an overflow crowd of Evergreen Park residents who attended a meeting April 15 regarding a proposed cannabis dispensary for the village. And many who were in attendance voiced their opposition to having a dispensary in Evergreen Park. Most of the people cited…

The “no dogs allowed” signs will soon be removed from two parks in Countryside. Dogs must be on leashes and owners must clean up after their pets. (Photo by Steve Metsch)

Countryside puts dog park on hold, will require leashes in two parks

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Steve Metsch The city of Countryside has put on hold building a dog park, but canines and their owners are still in store for a treat. The city council has unanimously approved a plan to permit dogs in City Park and Countryside Park this year. Previously, they were not allowed in the…

bridgeview logo

Bridgeview approves auto repair shop

Spread the love

Spread the loveMoves up time for May 1 village board meeting By Steve Metsch Bridgeview is getting a new automotive repair shop. The village board at its April 17 matinee meeting approved a special use permit that will allow a repair shop at 9010 S. Beloit Ave. There was no discussion among trustees. The board…

Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson was the first to donate blood at the fire department's blood drive. (Photos by Carol McGowan)

Summit Fire Department blood drive draws a crowd

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Carol McGowan The Summit Fire Department, along with the Village of Summit, and the Argo Summit Lions Club held a blood drive this past Saturday, and it drew a crowd that even impressed the American Red Cross. It took place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with non-stop donors walking through the…

Village, park, library, and school leaders speak at the business breakfast. (Photo by Carol McGowan)

Hodgkins toasts village businesses

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Carol McGowan Hodgkins Mayor Ernest Millsap and the Board of Trustees celebrated the village’s businesses at its annual Business Appreciation Breakfast on April 10. Over 100 people gathered at the Hodgkins Administration Center for a hearty breakfast hosted by the village. Representatives from many businesses that are located in or that work…

The Palos Park Village Green tennis courts will go through a face-lift in the coming weeks. (Photo by Jeff Vorva)

Pickleball courts coming to Palos Park

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva There will finally be outdoor pickleball in Palos Park. In a process that went longer than anticipated, the Palos Park Village Council was able give the green light to get a pickleball project started on the Village Green. The council voted April 8 to award the contract to U.S. Tennis…

2023-age-one-ounce-obv__68220

First Secure Bank to host American Eagle gold coin sale

Spread the love

Spread the loveFrom staff reports First Secure Bank & Trust of Palos Hills announced its annual May sale of 1-ounce and ¼-ounce American Eagle Gold Coins, produced by the U.S. Mint, will take place from 10 a.m.to noon on Saturdays, May 4, May 11, May 18 and May 25. The sale will take place at…

Peggy Zabicki

Donate teddy bears to our local police

Spread the love

Spread the love. Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327 . Have you ever seen the 1955 movie The Night of the Hunter?  The children in this movie show such bravery and acceptance in what life has thrown at them.  They have to deal with unimaginable events and sadness. …

Mary Stanek

Boy Scouts collecting tattered flags for disposal

Spread the love

Spread the love. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place •  (773) 517-7796 . Goodbye April, hello May. Our American Flag, the symbol of our country, should always be treated with respect. But after bearing Chicago’s brutal winters and hot blazing summers along with being in the…

 Sophia King, 11, of Chicago Ridge, had fun at Chicago Ridge Park District’s Solarbration on Saturday afternoon. (Photos by Kelly White)

Solarbration: Chicago Ridge celebrates fun in the sun

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Kelly White The sun is shining and after a long winter, Chicago Ridge residents ready for it. In honor of National Solar Appreciation Day, the Chicago Ridge Park District offered residents the opportunity to come out and celebrate with a Solarbration, the free event was held outside of Freedom Activity Center, 6252…