All Obituaries

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Sadowski Funeral Home of Hegewisch: 13300 S. Houston Ave. Chicago, IL 60633 (773-646-1666). Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 11,2021 from 3 PM until 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 from 9 AM until 10 AM. Prayer Service to commence at 10 AM for 11 AM Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church of South Chicago. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City.

Sherrie Rudzinski age 84 passed away peacefully March 18, 2021. Sherrie was born in the bush neighborhood of Chicago. She grew up in the front yard of the steel mills, and attended Sullivan elementary school and CVS high school. She met the love of her life, Harry, and they were married at Saint Michaels Church and they lived 61 wonderful years together on the southeast side. Her lifelong passion was swimming. She swam miles of laps at the pools of the Hammond Civic Center, the South...

Amelia "Millie" Hyzy (nee Pavichevich) age 86 passed away on March 17, 2021. Millie retired from the University of Chicago Press after many years. She was an avid Bocce ball player throughout her life and played in many leagues for over 30 years. She enjoyed playing and made many lifelong friends throughout the years. Millie belonged to the Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church where she was a member of the church Kolo. She was a loving...

Francisco O. Cruz age 78 of South Chicago passed away on March 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Francisco came to the United States from Jalisco, MX when he was 13 years old. He worked at Wisconsin Steel on the east-side for 18 years and opened his bar “Pancho’s” on 88th & Exchange in the mid 1980’s and operated until 1993. Francisco eventually worked at a car dealership on 87th & Commercial until he retired. He loved spending time with his family and...

Celeste Beatrice Baker (nee Arias) age 50 of Porter IN, formerly of South Chicago passed away on February 22, 2021. Celeste worked in Education as a Teacher's Aide, and was devoted to helping others. She was a loving and caring woman, and was committed to her family and being the that she could. Beloved daughter of George and Mary Cervantez. Loving Wife of Marc Baker, loving mother of Joshua, Brandon, and Noah. Caring sister of Aurora (Arias) Ruckman, Steve Cervantez, and Gina...

George Garcia age 50 of South Chicago passed away on February 15, 2021. George was a caring and exciting person, and always considered the life of the party by family and friends. George always appreciated the good times in life and loved to dance and sing karaoke during a night out with friends. George always enjoyed the company of others, but he was happiest in the company of his cherished and loving family, and that’s what was most important to him. George was a loyal Chicago sports...

Jose was born in Uruapan, Michoacán Mexico on September 18, 1953. His parents were Jose Antonio Hernandez and Lucrecia Diaz Hernandez. Jose was the fourth oldest of 10 siblings. His sisters: Maria, Rosa, Diana, Elisa, and Asunción. His brothers: Efren, Abel, Manuel, and Salvador.                     Jose went to Benito Juarez grammar school, followed by Erendira high school. He moved to Chicago from Mexico when he was 19. at...

A life-long resident of Hegewisch, Mary was born at her family home on Commercial Ave. to Peter and Mary Bugajski on January 5, 1923.  Throughout her life, Mary was an active member of her community.  She faithfully served in a leadership role with the Rosary Ladies and Mother’s Club at St. Florian Church and was an active participant in all of her children’s extra-curricular activities at Mann Park.   You may have known her as “Mom,”...

Irene Lemus Ramos age 43 of the East Side passed away on February 6, 2021. Irene was born in Yuriria Guanajuato Mexico. Her family then came to the United Stated where she was raised on the East Side of Chicago. Irene was a devoted mother and she adored and cherished her children. Everything she ever did or strived to do was for her family. Her boy's Israel “Ray”, and Daniel “Tino” were her pride and joy. Irene loved to cook, and...