On Tuesday, August 14 2018, Leon Paz, Jr. left us in body, but not in spirit. He is survived by his wife Susan, children Leon, Carlos and Rosalie, mother Aurora, Sister Guadalupe, nine grandchildren, and extended family. He will also be remembered by countless others as he was a father figure, mentor, friend, and compadre to so many more.  He was a warrior for justice and fought hard on numerous campaigns. His dedication was contagious and inspiring. Leon Paz was a very private and respectful ...Continue reading

Guillermo Ramírez Barrón age 81 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Guillermo was born in León Guanajuato, México came to the United States  was married in 1961 to María Luisa and together shared 57 years of marriage.  Loving husband of: María Luisa Ramírez. Beloved father of: Martha L. Ramírez, Guillermo Ramírez and Víctor Hugo Ramírez. Grandfather of: Víctor, Anthony, Victoria, Alexis, Diego, Guillermo & Alex and Great Grandfather of: Theo. Brother of ...Continue reading

Fred P. Bramasco passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on August 2nd, 2018, He was surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He was married for 64 years to his beloved wife Juanita S. Bramasco. He was always helping his family out and we treasured all the time we spent with him. He will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 from 9 am until time of The Mass of the ...Continue reading

Josephine H. "Josie" Tome (nee Franczyk) passed away on July 27, 2018. Cherished wife of the late Clark E. "Corky". Devoted mother of Kim (Page) Clark, Karen (Don) Curby and Craig (Casey) Tome. Proud grandmother of Carter and Griffin Tome. Loving sister of Frances (Late Bob) Fisher, Paul (Late Judy) Franczyk and the late Geraldine "Jarie" Franczyk. Funeral 9:15 am Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from Maher Funeral Home, 17101 S. 71st Ave., Tinley Park to St. Joseph Church, Homewood for 10 am Mass. ...Continue reading

Jesus C. Gutierrez (Jesse) born September 14, 1956 in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico, Jesse emigrated to the US in December 1969 with his mother and four sisters. He graduated from Kelly high school, obtained a degree in Business Administration from UIC, studied at the Catholic Theological Union for a Master’s in Pastoral Studies, and went on to attend the Instituto para Catequesis Hispana and later join its faculty, teaching catechists in numerous parishes in the Archdiocese. Jesse leaves behind a ...Continue reading