Harry Hitzke, age 96, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 13, 2020, in his favorite recliner chair at his home in Bolingbrook, Illinois.  Harry was born in Chicago on January 8th, 1924.  Harry proudly served his country in both the Pacific and European theaters during World War II.  After his military service, Harry married Beverly Poggendorf in Chicago IL.   Harry and Beverly eventually moved to Hinsdale, IL where they raised 4 baby boomer children.  After Beverly’s passing in 1982, ...Continue reading

Custodio Sotelo, age 77, born into life at El Zapote, Guerrero, México; on October 2nd, 1942; entered into eternal rest, Sunday, June 7, 2020; surrounded by his loving family.  Cherished father of: Edilia Sotelo, Margarita Cervantes and Javier Sotelo. Dearest Grandpa of: Eduardo, Veronica, Manuel, Vanessa, Monica, Natalia and Baby Mia. Beloved son of †Lucino Sotelo and Cantalicia Beltran; Fond brother of: Eudocia, Avelino, Juan, Adelfo, José and Guadalupe. Proceeded in death by his daughter ...Continue reading

Pedro Macías passed away on May 30, 2020. He was the third of seven children born to Delfina and Marciano in Guanajuato, Mexico on October 23, 1922. In 1942, at the age of 20, he migrated to the United States under the Bracero Program, a migrant labor agreement between the US and Mexican governments that recruited Mexican workers to fill labor shortages during WWII.  With his brother Jesus, he was among the first recruits to participate in the program.  For nearly two decades, Pedro migrated ...Continue reading

James “Jimmy” Matos age 67 passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends at his residence in Chicago. Jimmy is survived by his cherished children: Nicolette Matos (fiancé Emilio) and Tony (Yahaira) Matos. Jimmy’s beautiful grandchildren:  Amera, Chloe, Emilio, James, Jake, Yeniah, Yasminyenai and Julian Matos. Great grandchild Jean Carlos.  Jimmy’s siblings: Cuco, Hildegard, Mary and Marilyn. Jimmy was a wonderful Uncle and leaves a large host of ...Continue reading

Celestino Rios Corral passed away at the age of ninety-one (91) on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home in Chicago, IL with his daughter and granddaughter by his side.  Celestino was born in San Jose de la Boca, Durango, Mexico and is preceded in death by his wife, Manuela Chaidez Rios; parents, Jose Rios Zepeda and Asuncion Corral Pineda; four brothers, Jesus Rios, Ignacio Rios, Luis Rios, Miguel Rios and two sisters, Juana Rios Diaz and Monica Rios Avitia.Celestino leaves behind loving ...Continue reading

Martha M. Gutierrez, born into life March 26,1951 in El Salto, Jalisco. Loving daughter of Maria Reyes Amante Noriega and the late Jose Dolores Gutierrez Moreno. She was born into eternity on the morning of May 15, 2020 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Antonio Gutierrez. Her children Anthony (Carolyn) Gutierrez, Malaquias Gutierrez,  Alejandro Gutierrez, Rosa Maria (Jose Sianes) Gutierrez and the late Alberto Gutierrez. Her Loving Sisters and Brothers.Martha was also a ...Continue reading