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Jan Jozef Strama

Jan Jozef Strama

Jun 8, 2026

Jan Strama, 72, of Chicago, IL passed away on June 8th, 2026. He was born on August 25th, 1953, in Poland to Stanisław Strama and Ludwina Strama.

Jan is preceded in death by his parents, Stanisław Strama and Ludwina Strama. Jan is survived by his wife, Maria, children: Joanna, Daniel, and Martin, grandson Mason, and siblings: Krystyna, Stanisław, Maria, and Janina. 

May...

Genowefa Sowa

Genowefa Sowa

May 30, 2026

Genowefa Sowa (late Kazimierz), aged 93, was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. She was the loving mother of Ursula (Christopher) Mendyk and the late Mark, a dear grandmother to Michael (Elizabeth) and Kathryn, and a devoted great-grandmother to William.

Genowefa treasured her relationships deeply, holding friendships close to her...

Josefina Hernandez Diaz

Josefina Hernandez Diaz

May 18, 2026

Family would like everyone who attends the wake service to please bring a white rose. 

Lucina Diaz Escobar

Lucina Diaz Escobar

May 16, 2026

Lucina Diaz Escobar, de 90 años, falleció pacíficamente el 16 de mayo de 2026 en Chicago, Illinois. Nació el 5 de marzo de 1936 en Tayahua, Zacatecas, México, hija de Félix y Camila (Escobar) Díaz.  Lucina estuvo casada con Benjamín Hernández Delgado, y juntos formaron una familia con 11 hijos.Lucina fue una madre, abuela, bisabuela y amiga dedicada, que pasó...

Andrzej S Grabysa

Andrzej S Grabysa

May 12, 2026

Andrzej S. Grabysa, lat 67, z Chicago w stanie Illinois, zmarł 12 maja 2026 roku. 

Ukochany syn Joanny i śp. Mariana Grabysy. Kochający brat Barbary, Ewy, Jadwigi oraz śp. Marysi. Oddany mąż Ireny Ziemiańczyk. Kochający ojciec Damiana (Joli) Grabysy. Drogi ojczym, dziadek, wujek, kuzyn oraz przyjaciel wielu osób. Andrzej pozostanie w pamięci jako człowiek pełen dobroci, siły i oddania rodzinie. Na...

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