Elsie B. Barthel nee Kurth, age 92, of Chicago passed on, August 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William "Bud" of 60 years. She was dedicated to her family, a great listener, and an unselfish person. Loving mother of Janice, Bill (Sandy), Mary Lou (Larry) Kolbus and Ginny (Jim) Daly. Dear grandma of Holli ( John), Steve and David, Will and Lara, Amy (Chad) and Stacy, and Michael, Kimberly, Ashley and Matthew; Great-grandma of Chris (Nikki). Contributions in her memory can be made to American Diabetes Association, Northern Illinois Office, 30 North Michigan Ave. Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. Visitation, Sunday 4-9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 West Higgins, Chicago. Funeral Service Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Interment Ridgewood Cemetery DesPlaines. For info 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.