"Part of living is learning how to lose everything"-- a powerful and real lesson from our mom, Ruth (Schaefer) Smogor, who died Sunday, September 11, 2016. Mom's many such lessons showed us (her children and grandchildren) how to enjoy life's moments while going with the flow and how to let go when life calls for it. Mom's faith in God gave her graceful strength; we believe that she touched many others in equally beautiful and wonderful ways. Through persistent interest and a caring spirit, ...Continue reading
Archives for September 2016
Conrad Wennerberg
Conrad Albert Wennerberg, a familiar figure to many Hyde Park residents, died at his home on the afternoon of September 8, 2016. Wennerberg was a fixture at the Promontory Point dating back to the early1960s. “Connie was the ‘old man’ of the Point in the great Hemingway tradition,” recalled his friend, Sherry Gutman. “His decades’ long relationship with Lake Michigan and the Point gave each of us a sense that we had a richer, deeper relationship with this special spot than we had. It was his ...Continue reading
Lucy Urso
Lucy Urso passed away on September 8, 2016. Private services to be held. ...Continue reading
Hector Serrano
Hector B. Serrano 43, entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 4, 2016. He was born to Mary Lara & Hector Serrano, biological son of Mario Delgado, on August 17, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Serrano was survived by his two children: Destiny and Santiago. He was a loving brother to eight siblings; four sisters: Lena, Sylvia, Beatrice and Preciosa. Four brothers: Alphonso, Joseph, Alejandro and Christopher who proceeded him into heaven on November 10,1998. A caring grandfather to ...Continue reading
June Howard
June L. Howard, passed away on September 4, 2016. Private services to be held. ...Continue reading
Armani Fierro
Armani F. Fierro, age 20 was suddenly taken away on August 31st, 2016. At his time here on Earth, He was a loving son to Sonia Fierro. A loving brother to Joel Fierro, Loni Fierro, Laila Fierro. Loving nephew to Sergio Fierro & Angel Fierro. An awesome uncle to his only nephew, Joshua Fierro, Loving grandson to Jose & Pili Fierro. A loving great grandson to the late Sr. Jose Fierro + & Sra. Juanita Fierro. He was greatly loved by Uncle's & Aunts along with plenty of cousins as ...Continue reading