Boguslaw Iskra

Boguslaw "Bogdan" Iskra, aged 67, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Chicago Ridge, IL, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 6, 1958, in Jadowniki Mokre, Poland, to the late Wladyslawa and Stanislaw Iskra, Bogdan was a cherished soul whose life was a testament to the strength and warmth of his spirit.
As a young man, Bogdan moved to the United States, carrying with him the rich traditions and resilient work ethic of his homeland. He quickly became a beloved member of the Chicago Ridge community, where his infectious laughter and generous heart made him a friend to many. He was a devout Christian, and his faith was a guiding light throughout his life, shining through in his compassion for others and his unwavering sense of hope.
Bogdan's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with the love of his family. He was a devoted son to his parents, a loving brother to Jozef, Emil, Izabela, Elzbieta, Barbara, Roman, Stanislaw, and Celina, and a doting father to Edyta, Dawid, and Katarzyna. His children remember him as a pillar of strength and a source of boundless wisdom, whose guidance and support shaped their lives. Katarzyna's marriage blessed him with the joy of adding the Budz family name to his lineage.
The light of his life shone brightest when he was with his grandchildren, Julia, Liliana, Kuba, and Milena. Bogdan was a grandfather who taught not just through words, but through action, sharing with them the simple pleasures of life. His love for fishing, hunting, music, and cooking were passions that he passed down to them, creating memories that will be cherished forever.
Bogdan's love for the outdoors was only matched by his talent in the kitchen. He was a master of traditional Polish cuisine, and his family gatherings were legendary, filled with laughter, music, and the irresistible aromas of his cooking. His recipes were more than just instructions; they were stories of his heritage, tales that he lovingly shared with anyone who had an appetite for life.
As we bid farewell to Bogdan, we remember a man of great character, whose presence was a gift to all who knew him. He was a beacon of joy and positivity, even in the face of life's challenges. Through his actions, Bogdan taught us the importance of family, the value of hard work, and the beauty of embracing every moment with open arms.
His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled, but his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him. We take solace in knowing that Bogdan is now reunited with his beloved wife, Jozefa, in eternal peace. As we reflect on his life, we are reminded of the love he shared, the wisdom he imparted, and the laughter he sparked. Bogdan's legacy is one of love, family, and the simple joys of life-a legacy that will continue to inspire us all for generations to come.
Boguslaw „Bogdan" Iskra, w wieku 67 lat, zmarl spokojnie 15 listopada 2025 roku w Chicago Ridge w stanie Illinois, otoczony miloscia rodziny. Urodzony 6 kwietnia 1958 roku w Jadownikach Mokrych w Polsce, jako syn sp. Wladyslawy i Stanislawa Iskry, Bogdan byl ukochana osoba, której zycie bylo swiadectwem sily i ciepla jego ducha.
Jako mlody czlowiek, Bogdan przeprowadzil sie do Stanów Zjednoczonych, zabierajac ze soba bogate tradycje i prezna etyke pracy swojej ojczyzny. Szybko stal sie cenionym czlonkiem spolecznosci Chicago Ridge, gdzie jego zarazliwy smiech i hojne serce uczynily go przyjacielem wielu osób. Byl poboznym chrzescijaninem, a jego wiara byla swiatlem przewodnim przez cale jego zycie, jasniejacym wspólczuciem dla innych i niezachwianym poczuciem nadziei.
Zycie Bogdana bylo piekna tkanina utkana z milosci jego rodziny. Byl oddanym synem dla swoich rodziców, kochajacym bratem dla Józefa, Emila, Izabeli, Elzbiety, Barbary, Romana, Stanislawa i Celiny oraz czulym ojcem dla Edyty, Dawida i Katarzyny. Jego dzieci wspominaja go jako ostoje sily i zródlo niewyczerpanej madrosci, którego wskazówki i wsparcie uksztaltowaly ich zycie. Malzenstwo Katarzyny obdarzylo go radoscia dodania nazwiska Budz do jego linii rodowej.
Swiatlo jego zycia jasnialo najjasniej, gdy byl ze swoimi wnukami: Julia, Liliana, Kuba i Milena. Bogdan byl dziadkiem, który uczyl nie tylko slowami, ale i czynami, dzielac sie z nimi prostymi przyjemnosciami zycia. Jego milosc do wedkarstwa, polowan, muzyki i gotowania to pasje, które przekazal im, tworzac wspomnienia, które pozostana z nimi na zawsze.
Milosci Bogdana do przyrody dorównywal jedynie jego talentowi w kuchni. Byl mistrzem tradycyjnej kuchni polskiej, a jego rodzinne spotkania byly legendarne, wypelnione smiechem, muzyka i nieodpartymi aromatami jego potraw. Jego przepisy byly czyms wiecej niz tylko instrukcjami; byly opowiesciami o jego dziedzictwie, opowiesciami, którymi z miloscia dzielil sie z kazdym, kto mial apetyt na zycie.
Zegnajac Bogdana, wspominamy czlowieka o wielkim charakterze, którego obecnosc byla darem dla wszystkich, którzy go znali. Byl promykiem radosci i pozytywnego nastawienia, nawet w obliczu zyciowych wyzwan. Swoimi dzialaniami Bogdan nauczyl nas, jak wazna jest rodzina, wartosc ciezkiej pracy i piekno przyjmowania kazdej chwili z otwartymi ramionami.
Jego odejscie pozostawia pustke, której nie da sie wypelnic, ale jego duch bedzie zyl w sercach tych, którzy go kochali. Pociesza nas swiadomosc, ze Bogdan jest teraz zjednoczony ze swoja ukochana zona Józefa w wiecznym pokoju. Myslac o jego zyciu, przypominamy sobie o milosci, która sie dzielil, madrosci, która przekazywal, i smiechu, który rozpalal. Dziedzictwo Bogdana to milosc, rodzina i proste radosci zycia – dziedzictwo, które bedzie nas inspirowac przez kolejne pokolenia.
Visitation, Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois.
Funeral, Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:15AM Family and Friends are asked to meet DIRECTLY at Saint Albert the Great Church, 8029 S. Central Avenue, Burbank, Illinois for 10:30AM Mass.
Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Illinois.