Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd.

04/30/2026

John G Bartholomew, 38, was a 10 year, 11-month veteran of the Chicago Police Department, whose life was tragically taken in the line of duty on Saturday April 25, 2026.

John was born in Evanston, IL on April 21, 1988 to George and Kiki Bartholomew, nee Kutulas. He was the devoted grandson of the late James and Patricia Bartholomew and the late Rev. Fr. John and Presbytera Angie Kutulas. John was the dear brother of James Bartholomew and Paula (Jonathan) Mueller. He also is also survived by many in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Renee Bartholomew (nee Limbers), and his three children, Oliver Buffurine, Miles Buffurine, and Sophia Bartholomew.

John will be remembered as a devoted family man whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and service. He was always the first to step in and help others, known for his generosity and willingness to give without hesitation. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including his love for good food, his admiration for Batman, and his unmistakable, contagious laugh that could light up any room. He was deeply dedicated to his work as a Chicago police officer, serving his community with honor, integrity, and an unwavering sense of duty. With a strong knowledge of history and a passion for sharing it, John left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 7th at 2-8 PM with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7 PM at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 North Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL. Funeral Service will be held on Friday May 8th 2026 at 10AM also at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Bartholomew Memorial Fund at the National Police Federal Credit Union,1407 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607

Arrangements entrusted to Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, LTD. 847-375-0095

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04/15/2026

George Stavropoulos fell asleep in the Lord April 11, 2026. Beloved father of Christine (Paul) Howard and James (Anna-Lise) Stavropoulos. Loving grandfather of Jason (Chez) Howard. Cherished great-grandfather of Bridget and Brayden Howard.
Dear brother of Gus (Tina) Stavropoulos. Fond uncle of man...

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04/14/2026

Zaharoula Hatzigiannis nee Melissinas, 87, of Niles, passed away at home surrounded by family. Zaharoula was born on December 21, 1938, in Greece.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dimitrios Hatzigiannis. Loving mother of John (Nilda) Hatzigiannis and Nitsa (the late John) Adrahtas...

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04/13/2026

Priscilla Gogis, nee Harris fell asleep in the Lord April 12, 2026.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Elaine Magda (Herb) and Betty Schick (Mark). Devoted daughter of the late Nick and Elizabeth Harris. Proud grandmother of Erica, Kristina, Colton, Stephanie, Eric and Matt...

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04/04/2026

Alexandra, known to all who loved her as Alex or "Panda," was a woman of fierce love, unyielding strength, and an insatiable appetite for life. Born in the village of Levidi, Greece, she immigrated to the United States in 1968 alongside her parents and her brother, Gus, entering through Canada before...

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04/04/2026

Timoleon (Timo) Karfias, beloved husband of Ekaterini (Katina) Karfias, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. on March 29, 2026.

He was a loving father to Vicki and Peter Karfias, and a proud and devoted grandfather to Katerina, Andrew, Timi, and Ellie, who brought him immense jo...

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03/29/2026

Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, a family-owned funeral service that has been caring for Chicago-area families for generations — continuing the legacy the late John G. Adinamis, built with so much heart.

We walk with you during life’s hardest moments, honoring Greek Orthodox traditions while serving families of all faiths with deep reverence and respect for your personal wishes.

With convenient partnering chapels across Chicagoland, we make it possible to say goodbye closer to home, with dignity, compassion, and love.

Rooted in our Hellenic heritage, we’re here to celebrate every life the way it deserves to be remembered.

Thank you for trusting us with your family.

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03/29/2026

Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, a family-owned funeral service that has been caring for Chicago-area families for generations — continuing the legacy the late John G. Adinamis, built with so much heart.

We walk with you during life’s hardest moments, honoring Greek Orthodox traditions while serving families of all faiths with deep reverence and respect for your personal wishes.

With convenient partnering chapels across Chicagoland, we make it possible to say goodbye closer to home, with dignity, compassion, and love.

Rooted in our Hellenic heritage, we’re here to celebrate every life the way it deserves to be remembered.

Thank you for trusting us with your family.

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Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, a family-owned funeral service that has been caring for Chicago-area families for generations — continuing the legacy the l...

03/28/2026

In this presentation, Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos offers a profound moral and spiritual critique of physician-assisted su***de, specifically responding to Illinois House Bill 4133. Speaking from the Orthodox Christian tradition, His Grace champions the absolute sanctity of human life, declaring the Church to be "pro-life from womb to tomb".

His Grace argues that human dignity is not derived from a person's health, productivity, or ability to control their circumstances, but from eternally bearing the divine image of God. While proponents of assisted su***de frame the practice as an act of compassion and autonomy, Bishop Demetrios counters that authentic compassion is not controlling the moment of death, but rather having the courage to remain present with those who are suffering. His Grace cautions that legalizing assisted su***de risks a dangerous cultural shift where vulnerable individuals—such as the elderly and those with disabilities—may feel pressured to end their lives to avoid being a burden to their families. His Grace warns that in this framework, society attempts to eliminate suffering by eliminating the sufferer.

Drawing on his pastoral history, which is detailed in his book "Grace Unbound", His Grace shares poignant lessons learned from ministering to the marginalized. He recalls comforting HIV/AIDS patients during the early years of the pandemic, where he witnessed that "the greatest human suffering is often not physical pain, but the profound loneliness of isolation and abandonment". These experiences revealed to him that humanity's deepest need is not escape, but steadfast presence and accompaniment.

Bishop Demetrios parallels this current medical debate to the criminal justice system, reflecting on his time advocating for an Illinois death row inmate, Andrew Kokarales. Bishop Demetrios asserts that just as Illinois recognized in 2011 that the state should not hold the irreversible power to take a human life via the death penalty, society must now recognize that the final word over a person's life should belong to compassionate care rather than the "machinery of death".

Ultimately, Bishop Demetrios frames the end-of-life issue not as a political debate, but as a spiritual crossroads. His Grace urges society to make the moral choice of accompaniment over abandonment, and life over death, trusting that "wherever grace enters the human story, death never has the final word".

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In his presentation, Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos offers a profound moral and spiritual critique of physician-assisted su***de, specifically responding to Il...

03/10/2026

John G.Tompary, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully March 8, 2026. He was born to George and Argento Tompary. Loving husband of the late Helen neé Secaras. Beloved mother of George, Harry, Michael (Renee), Andria McGovern. Cherished papou of Dr. Alexa Tompary, Jonathan Tompary, Steven Tompary, Dr Jessica McGovern (Julia Schwartz), Brendan McGovern (Michelle Sims) and Cameron McGovern (Tessa Artale McGovern). Adoring great-grandfather to Rosemary Tompary-Pfautz and Magdelena McGovern. https://memoryeternalfunerals.funeraltechonline.com/obituaries/John-George-Tompary?obId=47501070

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