All Obituaries

Virginia Bosmin, nee Bernas, 92, lifelong resident of Posen, passed away October 13, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Wesley; loving mother of Shirley (Drew) Roskos and the late Joyce Marie Doesburg; cherished grandmother of Lara Roskos, Johannes IV (Jessica) Doesburg, Alexander Roskos, Juliet Roskos and Jeanna Doesburg; proud great grandmother of Johannes V, Abriella, Dominik, Maverick Doesburg; dearest sister of the late John (the late Theresa), Mitch (the late Juanita), Frank...

Virginia Gale "Ginny" Liptak (nee Sandstrom), age 80, late of Lansing, IL, formerly of Riverdale and Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her bedside. She was born on January 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald and Dorothy (nee Schumaker) Sandstrom. Ginny was married to the love of her life, Julius G. Liptak Sr. with whom she recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Devoted...

Chester Czajkowski, 88, lifelong resident of Posen, passed away September 12, 2020.  Beloved husband of Joyce, nee Dohl; loving father of Robert (Patti), Ronald, Kevin (Sandy) and Brian (Laura); cherished grandfather of Amanda, Grant (Daow), Henry (Danielle, fiancé) and Ivan; dear brother of the late Eleanore (the late Edward) Mazies; fond uncle and cousin of many.   Chester served in the US Army as a Corporal.  He loved baseball, was a lifelong Cubs fan...

Carl D. "Cooter" Krentkowski, 66, of Dixmoor, passed away suddenly September 8, 2020.  Beloved husband of Bertha, nee DeMonte;  loving father of William (Amanda), Jessica (Dujuan Andrewin, fiancé), Carl Jr. and Frank Krentkowski, Christina Daniels (James Kee)  and Jose Gudino;  cherished grandfather of Akeel Crosby, Dujuan, Tyjuan, Cariyuan, Keyjuan and Kalila Andrewin, Elexis Palmer, Jordan Kee and the late Joseph Palmer,...

Paul G. Prefontaine, 70, longtime resident of Posen, passed away August 23, 2020.  Beloved husband of Nancy M., nee Palac; loving father of Zack (Charnai) and the late Holly; dearest brother of Virginia Prefontaine, Michelle (Robert) Ward and the late Frederick “Butch” Prefontaine Jr.; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul retired from Commonwealth Edison after 35 years of service as a hydraulic mechanic.  He had a passion for antique cars and owned one...

Donna Rae Cronin, nee Derkacy, age 79, late of Harvey, formerly of South Holland, Tinley Park and Calumet City, passed away August 12, 2020.  Cherished wife of the late John; belvoed mother of Michael;  devoted daughter of the late Michael and Myrtle Derkacy. Family and friends will gather Friday, August 21, 2020 at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery office beginning at 12:30 p.m. with procession to graveside for an Interment Service at 1:00 p.m.

Jabriell Jamal Jones, 19, of Posen, Illinois, passed on July 9, 2020. Jabriell was known for having an enormous heart, big smile, and enjoying every minute of life to the fullest. A 2019 graduate of Bremen Township High School, Jabriell was a star athlete and a member of the Braves basketball team all four years of his high school career. Jabriell leaves to cherish his memory and rejoice in his life, his beloved parents Daytrina and Elvin, beloved sister Rashena Hill (Cody Hill and nephew...

Jack Duane Carpenter Jr., 79, of Chicago Heights, passed away June 15, 2020.  Beloved husband of Tatiana Ivanova-Carpenter; loving father of Jack Carpenter III and Kimberly Martire (Brian Powers, fiance'); cherished grandfather of Joseph and David Martire; proud great grandfather of Olivia; dearest brother of the late Craig (the late Judy) Carpenter; fond uncle of many.  Service and interment private.  

Jack "El Chiquito" Xavier Alcantar, falleció el 6 de junio de 2020. Amado esposo de Martha Hernández; padre amoroso de José Alberto, Karina Magali , Josselyn y Walther; querido abuelo, hermano y tío de muchos. Servicio e enterramiento privado.  

Dolores A. Sendziak, nee Hermanowski, 88, of Pontiac, formerly of Little Village and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods of Chicago and former owner of Sendziak's Archer Funeral Home, passed away May 31, 2020.  Beloved wife of Steven J. Sendziak Jr. for 68 years; loving mother of Deborah Sendziak (Bill) Bucher and the late Gary; cherished grandmother of Stephen and Ethan.   Dolores enjoyed baking and gardening and her greatest passion was her family. Service and...