INFORMATION
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2026 12:06 pmSubject: death notices and information July 23, 2026
Stanley J. Byczek, Retired CPD Detective after 30 years of Service.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia nee Starosta.
Loving father of Denise (Kevin Lunau) Byczek, Allen (Katie) Byczek, Claudia Byczek, & Brian (Gaby) Byczek.
Cherished Papa of Lee (Andrea), Haley (Jason), Kacey (Brock), Stacey (Justin), & Ashley (Sam).
Proud great grandfather of 10.
Dear brother of the late John Byczek, & the late Mary & Ted Kalita.
Uncle “Stash” of many nieces & nephews.
Devoted friend of Georgi Bragiel.
He will be missed by his furry friend Cella.
All arrangements private. Stanley J. Byczek — Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home
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Maria J. Perez (nee Ramos) “Tuta” age 94, late of Vets Park, passed on July 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Antonio J. Perez for 75 years. Loving mother of Manuel (Kelvia) Perez, Josephine (late Dale) Warrington, Antonio Perez Jr., Anita Gutierrez, late Hilario Perez, Rafael (Nancy) Perez, Benjamin (Maria) Perez, Estella Ret. CPD (Milan Ret. CPD) Perez-Stanford and Mario CPD (Suzan) Perez. Cherished “Tuta” grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Fond sister and aunt to many. Visitation Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Services Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory
Stanley J. Byczek, Retired CPD Detective after 30 years of Service.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia nee Starosta.
Loving father of Denise (Kevin Lunau) Byczek, Allen (Katie) Byczek, Claudia Byczek, & Brian (Gaby) Byczek.
Cherished Papa of Lee (Andrea), Haley (Jason), Kacey (Brock), Stacey (Justin), & Ashley (Sam).
Proud great grandfather of 10.
Dear brother of the late John Byczek, & the late Mary & Ted Kalita.
Uncle “Stash” of many nieces & nephews.
Devoted friend of Georgi Bragiel.
He will be missed by his furry friend Cella.
All arrangements private. Stanley J. Byczek — Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home
AND
Maria J. Perez (nee Ramos) “Tuta” age 94, late of Vets Park, passed on July 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Antonio J. Perez for 75 years. Loving mother of Manuel (Kelvia) Perez, Josephine (late Dale) Warrington, Antonio Perez Jr., Anita Gutierrez, late Hilario Perez, Rafael (Nancy) Perez, Benjamin (Maria) Perez, Estella Ret. CPD (Milan Ret. CPD) Perez-Stanford and Mario CPD (Suzan) Perez. Cherished “Tuta” grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Fond sister and aunt to many. Visitation Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Services Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory