Richard Bernard Castanedo age 65, long time resident of Pilsen. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 13,2021. Rick was a devoted father to his son Rick Jr and his step daughters Maryjane Gamez and Melissa Sierra. He was a loving brother of John (Judy) Castanedo, Christine (Oracio) Ruiz, Linda (Jorge) Menchaca, Michael (Patricia) Castanedo, Toni. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Inez and John ...Continue reading

Gamaliel Flores age 63, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Loving husband of Rosa Flores. Cherished father of Daniel Flores and Guadalupe Angela Flores. Dearest brother of Josafat, Naman, Asael, Jorge, Efrain and Eliel. Preceded in death by his parents +Eliel Flores & +Raymunda Reyes, his sister +Sarai Sotelo and his loving twins. Gamaliel will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 3 to 6 pm at Christian Fellowship ...Continue reading

Leonel Cano Bernal (Leo), age 83, passed away on January 9th, 2021 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Leo was born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico on June 24, 1937 to parents Juan Bernal & Luz Cano.  At the age of 18 he became a soldier in the Mexican armed forces where he served for 3 years.  In November 1969, Leo moved to Chicago, making Pilsen his home and became a hardworking man to raise his family. Leonel is survived by his wife and soul mate of 62 years, Maria Bernal, ...Continue reading

Born on June 29, 1949 and passed away in peace on January 10, 2021. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 44 years Mirna, his five children Julia, Maria, Patricia, Pedro, Carlos, and his 12 grandchildren. Pedro was a loving husband; father, brother, uncle, God-father, and friend. He dedicated his life to his family, and guided them and all who he met to follow in God's ways. He loved all sports but his favorite teams to watch and listen to were the Chicago Cubs "Cubbies" and ...Continue reading

Kenneth Steven Swain (March 5, 1947 – January 10, 2021), loving and endeared husband of 44 years to surviving wife and lifetime partner, Betsy V. Swain. Ken is also survived by his son Matthew Swain (Sasha), and stepchildren, Sara Vazquez (Victor Ceballos), Evan Gallegos and Arturo Vazquez (Sandra), and his grandchildren, Liliana and Jasper Swain, Robert, Julian and Noemi Gallegos, Amaris Vazquez-Ronsen (Ashley), his brother Ronald Swain and Sister Sharon Blom (Harvey). A plumber and plumbing ...Continue reading

Ricardo Antonio Perez Jr., age 22,  Passed away on December 19, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Tito” as he was known to his family and friends is survived by his  dear mother Beatriz, his father Ricardo (Leticia) Perez Sr., his brothers and sister: Miguel Ángel Perez, Kevin Bryan Perez, Jonathan Perez and Angie Perez. Tito was a grandson, nephew to many aunts & uncles, cousin and friend. Tito will be greatly missed. Visitation: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 ...Continue reading