

URSULA “ROSE” SILVA, age 95, of Munster, IN (formerly of Calumet City and Lansing, IL) passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2014. She was greeted in Heaven with open arms by her loving husband of 72 years, Ray. She is survived by her daughters: Stella (Lupe) Torres of Lansing, IL and Rita (William) Kollmar of St. John, IN; grandchildren: David Torres of New York, NY, Laura Torres (David Hale) of Los Altos, CA, Lynda Torres of Dyer, IN; Charles Martin of Brookville, IN and Kenneth (Theresa) Martin of Munster, IN and Michelle (Richard) Lopez of San Francisco, CA; great-grandchildren: Samantha, Amanda, Reymond, Zachary, Alexander and Marisol Martin; Jeremy and Alayna Prisby, and Jonathan and Madeline Hale; sisters Victoria Villanueva, Amalia Gutierrez, and Flavia (Rey) Guajardo. Preceded in eternal rest by her brothers; Carmen Herrera and Stanley Herrera; sister Jane Castro and brother-in-law Michael Silva.
Ursula’s greatest joy was being a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her wonderful cooking skills, knitting, crocheting and beautiful paintings. She retired from the Calumet City School District as a cook in the cafeteria.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 from 3-7 PM at Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home 400 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL. The time of prayers will be 9:00am at the funeral home followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. Victor Catholic Church 553 Hirsch, Calumet City, IL. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery 801 Michigan City Road, Calumet City, IL. Please visit Ursula’s online registry and leave a written tribute: www.hennessynowakfh.com (708) 862-5454.
Special thanks to the wonderful caring and loving staff of Memory Support at Hartsfield Village and to the Hospice of the Calumet Area.
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