Local Pietryka Funeral Home Obituaries
Martin Romero
May 9, 2026
Martin Romero, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 29, 1940, Martin lived a life defined by his dedication to his family and the deep bonds he shared with those closest to him.
Martin is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Josefina Romero, who was...
Miroslaw M Wydra
May 7, 2026
Miroslaw “Mirek” Wydra passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by love. He was born on July 15, 1959.
After facing health challenges with strength and dignity, he made the decision to focus on comfort, peace, and quality of life in his final days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrzej and Zofia Wydra.
Father of Darian (Katya) Wydra and...
Lukasz Marcin Jura
Apr 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lukasz Marcin JuraAugust 18, 1981 – April 28, 2026Lukasz Marcin Jura, aged 44, passed away on April 28, 2026, following a prolonged and courageous bout with cancer. Born in Poland on August 18, 1981, to his devoted parents Jan (Michalina) Jura and Grażyna Jasińska. Lukasz was a man defined by his character and his commitment to...
Walter James Esler Jr
Apr 27, 2026
Walter J. Esler Jr. passed away peacefully April 27, 2026 at Evanston Hospital after a lengthy bout with blood cancer. He was 83 years old.
Born during World War II while his late father Walter J. Esler Sr. (died 1999) was in service in Europe, Walter Jr. was affectionately known as Puddin’. When he encountered soldiers on the streets of Chicago...
Valerie Kristyna Moreno
Apr 25, 2026
Valerie Kristyna Moreno, 28, also lovingly known as Cheena and Nina, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on September 28, 1997 in Chicago IL, lived a life loving art, music, animals, and children.
Graduated from Tate HS in Cantonment FL, she volunteered at Rosewood Healthcare, providing free manicures to the elderly residents. Doing any design they requested, which she almost...
Jadwiga Blacharczyk
Apr 21, 2026
Jadwiga Blacharczyk, 89, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026.
Born on July 14, 1936, in Dziarniki, Poland. Jadwiga was the daughter of Jozef and Marianna Gryn. Jadwiga was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Stefan), and, recently, her daughter Ewa.
She is survived by her children: Emily (Stan), Anna (Lysiak), Margaret (Wyczesany), and her eight cherished...
