Wilma Jean Cruz

Wilma Cruz, age 89, of Chicago. She was married for 67 years to Israel Cruz; dear daughter of the late Michael and Gladys Johanan; cherished sister to Eileen (Robert) Knabe; loving mother to Shelly (George), Cindy (Peter), Mike (Lori), and Mark (Lisa); beloved grandmother to Ernie, Grace (Tim), Sarah, Andrew, Rachel, Michelle, Colleen, Jenny, and Kathleen; and dear Auntie Billie to many. She will be missed for her baker’s hands, listening ear, and servant heart. Visitation Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. All CDC rules will apply. To view Wilma’s funeral via live stream, please click the link below on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7pm In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Park Covenant Church. Please put "Memorials" in the subject line. Donations collected will go to two ministries that Wilma dearly loved: Friendship Center (Food Pantry) and University Cake Ministry.