Rafaela H. Gutierrez, age 92, of Blue Island, IL; passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Loving mother of Rosemary (Michael E.) DeChene, the late Thomas "TJ" (Melinda) Gutierrez, David (Tracy) Gutierrez and Michael S. (Pamela) Gutierrez; cherished grandmother of Mike Jr. (Yesenia), Eddie, DeAnna (Jaime), Rachael (Ryan), Marriana, Isabel, Simon, Lacie (Justin), Lindsie (Shane) and Mitchel (Gaby); proud great-grandmother of Jordan, Alyssa (Mike B.), Brandon (Josephine), Cooper, Lucy, Gianna, Emilo, Carter, Ella, Jack Hudson, Oliver, Morgan, Meghan, Johnathan, Natalie and Hayden.
Visitation Thursday, November 5th, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Andrew J. McGann & Sons Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd, Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Benedict St. Mary Magdalene Church, 2339 York St. Blue Island, on November 6th, at 10:00 am. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery, Crestwood. For info (773) 783-7700.
To honor of Rafaela's memory, please wear red to her visitation and funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude would be greatly appreciated.
