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CONCEPCION ARELLANO
Concepcion Arellano passed away July 12, with his loving family at his side.
He was the beloved husband for over 50 years to Fidelia; loving father of Angelica (Antonio) Rincon, Irma (Ruben) Andrade, Lilia (Dion) Casas, Maria (Victor) Olivo and Marcos Arellano; proud grandfather of Mona, Zynthia, Guero, Mykael, Anjel, Zaraveth, Vivian, Samantha, Giselle, Michelle, Diego, Makayla, Jaszlyn, Sydelle, Julian, Mavery and Neymar; great grandfather of Santino, Sophie, Ezra and Madeline. Dear brother of Manuel, Alejandro, Maria, Virginia, Teresa, Juan, Jesus, Mercedes, Isabel, Consuelo and Sara. Jorge will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. He worked at Mt. Carmel Cemetery for over 30 years before his retirement in 2020.
Visitation was held July 19 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home July 20 until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for Mass.
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RONALD BIDOCHKA
Ronald Bidochka, age 78, passed away June 30.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Wilebski) and Joann (nee Petrella); son to late Edward and Harriet Bidochka; loving father to Francine (Tom) Bills, Pamela (Louis) Bidochka-Ashcraft, late Ronald Bidochka and late Randy Bidochka; fond brother to Geraldine (Tony) Kubiak, late Sonny (Gloria) Bidochka and the Late Larry Bidochka; dearest grandfather to Richard Kus, Todd O’Connor, Nichole Bidochka, Jeremy Nieminski, Edward Bidochka and Kamryn Nieminski; great-grandfather to Isabelle Kus, Harrison Bidochka, Ava Kus, Gabriel Bidochka and Sullivan Bidochka. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Great friend to all he knew.
Visitation was held July 3 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 5, family and friends met at Saint Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn for Mass. Cremation rites to be accorded. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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REGINALDO CABELLO
Reginaldo Cabello passed away July 13, with his loving family at his side.
Reginaldo was the beloved husband for 64 years to Carmela; loving father of Carmela (Michael) Urbano, Lydia Cabello and Reginaldo Cabello Jr.; proud grandfather of Jessica Reyes. Reginaldo was preceded in death by his parents and all his brothers and sisters. Uncle to many.
Visitation was held July 21 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation was held July 22 at the funeral home until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for Mass. Interment at St. Casimir Cemetery private.
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MARIA CASTILLEJA SALAS
Maria Castilleja Salas, Age 93, passed away on June 28, 2024.
Born on September 5, 1930, in Mexico, Maria was the eldest daughter of Prudencio Castilleja Reyna and Maria Trinidad Salas Garcia. She was the oldest of ten siblings, including Alberto Castilleja Salas, Trinidad Gentile Castilleja, Juan Castilleja Salas, Maria Domitila Castilleja Salas, Julia Luna Castilleja, Esperanza Castilleja de Martinez, Leonila Castilleja Salas, Prudencio Castiellja Salas, and Clemente Castilleja Salas.
Maria was a proud and dedicated mother to her two daughters, Dora Esmeralda Castro Orozco and Linda Nancy Orozco. Maria was also a loving grandmother to Marina Esmeralda Castro, Joseph Alexander Castro, Louis Anthony Castro, and Nancy Alejandra Palomera Orozco. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Prudencio Castilleja Reyna and Maria Trinidad Salas Garcia, as well as her siblings, Alberto Castilleja Salas, Esperanza Castilleja de Martinez, and Maria Domitila Castilleja Salas.
Maria was a devout Catholic and proud member of the Legion de Maria. Throughout her life, Maria was an active member of her community. She was a member of the Legion de Maria and participated in various church activities.
Visitation was held July 2 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 3, family and friends gathered at Our Lady of Unity Parish at Saint Aloysius Church, 2300 W. Le Moyne Street, Chicago for Mass. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.
JUAN CEJA
Juan Ceja, age 40 passed away July 8.
Graveside Service at St. Casimir Cemetery was held June 15 with Szykowny Funeral Home. For more information please visit our website at Szykowny Funeral Home | Chicago, IL or give us a call at 773-735-7521.
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ROBERT E. DeFALCO
Robert E. DeFalco, age 71, passed away July 1.
Beloved husband of Mary Pat DeFalco (nee Schafer); loving dad of Bobby (Jennifer) DeFalco and Robyn (Brian) Petersen; dear poppy of Ali, Tony, Vin, Charlotte and Henry; cherished son of the late Sadie (nee Thomas) and the late Joseph DeFalco; fond brother of the late Joseph (the late Rosemary) DeFalco, Ron (the late Dori) DeFalco and Patty (Carl) Galione. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation was held July 5 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 6, Prayer Service was held at the funeral home. Interment, Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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GLENN A. FARRAR
Glenn A. Farrar, age 62, passed away June 28.
Loving dad of Stacey (Kirk) Johnston; dear grandfather of Kenna and Silas “Little Man”; fond brother of Robert Farrar, Gloria Farrar and the late William Farrar, Jr.; cherished son of the late William Sr. and the late Margaret Farrar; companion of Laura. Dearest friend of Sherry, Kevin, Liz and Mark.
Visitation and Celebration of Life were. Held June 30 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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TOMASZ GIELAS
Tomasz Gielas, age 51, passed away July 3.
Beloved husband of Helena Dusza-Gielas; cherished son of the late Anna (nee Bobek) and the late Alojzy Gielas; dear brother of Malgorzata, Przemyslaw, Arek, Krzysztof and Karol. Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived by many relatives and friends.
Visitation was held July 7 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 8, Prayers and procession from the funeral home to Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission, 116 Hilton Street, Willow Springs for Mass. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.
CAPTAIN THOMAS JOSEPH HAMILTON
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Captain Thomas “Tom” Joseph Hamilton, 82, of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2024.
Captain Tom was retired from the Marine Corps.
He was born on April 22, 1942, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Dr. William and Margaret (Miller) Hamilton.
He was married 40 years to Constance “Connie” (Turbin), father to Margaret “Molly” (Jeremy) Taylor and Patrick (Heather) Hamilton. Papa to Carmen (Benjamin), and Emma. Supreme Papa Tom to Myrra, David, and Madelyn. Beloved brother to Judy (Dick) James, Jane (John) Crubaugh, William (Orene) Hamilton, Kathy (Robert) Rundle and Susan (Steven) Schroeder. Fond Uncle and Cousin to many.
Tom attended Campion Jesuit High School (1960) in Prairie Du Chein, Wisconsin, and then Marquette University in Milwaukee (1965).
Tom was a highly decorated helicopter pilot in his beloved Marine Corps, and a business owner of Corrugated Systems and Honeycomb Products both in Dolton.
Tom was an avid golfer, a member of St. Alexander’s Parish, as well as the Knights of Columbus.
He loved to travel the world with Connie, start squirt gun wars with the neighborhood kids, and play many (good-natured) practical jokes on susceptible family and friends.
One of his favorite past-times was spending summers at the lake in the north woods of Wisconsin with family.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, sister Anne, and wife Constance. Tom will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be Friday, July 26, from 3-8 p.m. at Kerry Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. Chapel prayers Saturday, July 27, at 9:30 a.m. Proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, Mass 10 a.m. Interment will be private.
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TAMMY LYNN HOEY
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Lynn Hoey, who departed this world on July 4, in Maywood, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tammy was born on July 24, 1963, in Oak Park, to Sieghard “Zeke” Fierke and Cren Faye Burris. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (“Gigi”), and friend, whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Tammy’s early years were spent in Justice, where she cultivated a deep sense of community and family values. Her parents, Zeke and Cren, instilled in her a strong work ethic and a compassionate heart. She grew up alongside her siblings, Gregory Fierke, Cynthia Meier (Fierke), Gary Fierke, Randy Fierke, and Stacy Fierke forming bonds that would last a lifetime. Tragically, she was preceded in death by her beloved parents and siblings Cynthia and Randy, leaving a void in her life that she filled with love and dedication to her own family.
On February 14, 2000, Tammy married the love of her life, Brian Hoey, in a beautiful ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry. Their marriage was a testament to their deep love and commitment to each other. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Tammy and Brian were blessed with four wonderful children: Sara Kent (Hoey), Joshua Haraf, Jessica Scott (Hoey), and Christopher Haraf. Tammy’s love for her children was boundless, and she took immense pride in their accomplishments and the people they grew to be.
Tammy’s greatest joy came from her role as a Gigi to Logan, Landon, Wesley, Duke, and Kennley. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she adored every moment spent with them. Tammy’s home was always filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of family gatherings. She had an incredible ability to make everyone feel special and loved, creating an environment where her family and friends felt cherished and supported.
Visitation and Celebration of Tammy’s life were held July 13 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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YOLANDA PEÑUELAS STEPHENS
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Yolanda Peñuelas Stephens on July 14.
She was the loving mother of Acey; beloved sister of Lupe (Billy) Fong, Estela (Francisco) Ruiz, Armando (Celia) Peñuelas, Francisco Peñuelas, Rubin (Maria) Peñuelas and Carlos (Magdalena) Peñuelas. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Yolanda faced every challenge in her life with love, courage, dignity and pride. She will be deeply missed, always loved and forever remembered.
Visitation was held July 18 followed by a Service in Celebration of Yolanda’s Life at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Procession from the funeral home to Mt. Auburn Cemetery where Yolanda was laid to rest. May she rest in eternal peace, in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
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JOZEF SMOLKA
Jozef Smolka, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family July 4.
Beloved husband of Anna Smolka (nee Jaronczyk); loving father of Rev. Marek Smolka and Magdalena (Marek) Wosinski; treasured grandfather of Paulina (Lukasz) Burzawa, Szymon Wosinski, Sylwia Wosinski and Sebastian Wosinski; cherished son of the late Anna (nee Kantor) and the late Michal Smolka; dear brother of the late Wojciech (Krystyna) Smolka, Stanislaw (Anna) Smolka, Barbara (Jerzy) Skwara, Maria (Andrzej) Slowik, Teresa (the late Stefan) Will and Anna (the late Marian) Koziolek; fond brother-in-law of the late Jozef (Maria) Jaronczyk, Tadeusz (Urszula) Jaronczyk, Halina Legutko and Kazimierz (Krzystyna) Jaronczyk. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He will be dearly missed by all you knew and loved him.
Visitation was held July 9 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 10, Prayers and procession from the funeral home to Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission, 116 Hilton Street, Willow Springs for Mass. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.