All Obituaries

Eleanore L. Wojcik (nee Szymanski) age 98, from Colorado formerly of Hegewisch passed away on June 5, 2019. Eleanore was born and raised in Hegewisch. Eleanore and her husband Eddie moved to Colorado to be close to family in 1978. She made many new friends while continuing her friendships in Hegewisch. Eleanore enjoyed hearing from nephews and nieces. Beautiful, generous, loving wife of late Edward, loving mother of late Anita, Pamela (Patrick) and Marcia (Keith), cherished grandmother...

  Nicole Katherine Matkovich age 46 of South Chicago passed away June 4, 2019.  Nicole was a loving mother, a friend, and someone that would try to bring a smile to all that came in contact with her.  Her infectious smile could light up a room.  She loved to fish, watch movies with her kids and grand kids and loved having family time.  It was important to her that her children and grandchildren always knew that she loved them.  She could not state it...

~ In Loving Memory ~  Alejandro Aguado  Alejandro Aguado age 22 of Calumet City formerly of " the bush" neighborhood of South Chicago passed away on May 28, 2019. Alejandro enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and believed strongly in the Virgin Mary. Alejandro loved his 2001 GMC Sonoma and enjoyed playing video games with his nephew Christopher. Alejandro was also an avid Chicago White Sox fan and loved spending time...

  Luis I. Casas age 48 of South Chicago passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2019. Luis enjoyed everything that had to do with music. Ever since Luis was young he played the guitar and was also in a band in his late teens and early 20’s. Luis worked as a truck driver and was able to see a lot of new places on his work journey. He is leaving behind his beautiful wife Cassandra of 28 years. He is also leaving behind five children Beth Casas (Corey), Amanda Arias (Adrian...

~ In Loving Memory of ~ Sixta De Madrid  Sixta De Madrid age 87 of Hegewisch passed away on May 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Sixta came to the United States in 1975. She was known as a very generous and kind person. She loved giving all she could to friends and family. Sixta loved gardening, and her bird "La Pelona". She was a hardworking individual who always put the needs of others before her own. Sixta was a unique and caring person, and...

William W. Struve age 61 of Hegewisch passed away on May 10, 2019. William was a kind and loving person. He was devoted to his family and his Christian faith. William was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and worked over 30 years at Marshall Fields of Chicago. Beloved son of late Louis and Jean (nee Tarnowski) Struve, loving brother of late Alan Struve. Dearest friend of Michael Luczak. Loving cousin of many. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 12 PM until 5 PM at Sadowski Funeral Home...

~ In Loving Memory Of ~  Loretta T. Cobern  Loretta T. Cobern (nee Schuman) age 68 of Hegewisch passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019. Loretta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and caring for her pets. Loretta was dedicated and faithful to her Catholic faith. Beloved daughter of late Leo and Mary Schuman, loving wife of late Harold Cobern, cherished mother of Paul (Araceli) Cobern, Timothy (Seavon) Cobern and...

Shirley Ann Ostrowski (nee Mokry) "Duchess" age 81 of Hegewisch passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving children and family. Shirley was a dedicated mother and homemaker of three children, devoted parishioner of St. Florian Church. She loved her children and family, and she was a kind, caring and compassionate person. Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Robert "Zippy" Ostrowski, adored mother of Frances (late James) Wright, Michael (Audrey)...

Ann M. Slaga (nee Frasunek) age 100, of Hegewisch passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time with family and listening to the Chicago Cubs baseball games. Ann was dedicated to her Catholic faith and was a member of St. Florian Rosary Ladies Sodality. Beloved daughter of late Albert and Angeline Frasunek, loving wife of late Charles P. Slaga, cherished mother of Marylou Perrone, loving...

~ In Loving Memory ~ Maurice "Pappas" Nelson 1983 - 2019 Maurice "Pappas" Nelson, age 35, of the East Side passed away on March 22, 2019. Maurice was a talented individual that was always willing to lend an ear to all that sought advice. He loved playing basketball and was a talented artist. In his younger years, Maurice would box in competitions and he collected many trophy's that he won. Maurice was full of goals and dreams waiting...