Angeliki Becharas
Oct 22, 2026
Angeliki Becharas (nee Kanellos), 91, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026.
Born and raised in Dalamanara, Greece, Angeliki immigrated to the United States in 1969, carrying with her a deep love for her homeland and its traditions. Although she built a life in America, Greece always remained close to her heart, and she cherished returning each...
James F. Meril
Oct 19, 2026
James F. “Wiz” Meril, Beloved husband of Dianne Nee; Frieb. Devoted father of Stacy Jelinek and Glenn Meril. Cherished grandfather of Gregory (Brittany) Luther. Great grandfather of Weston James. Fond brother and uncle of many.
Founding member of the American Knights Motorcycle Club, American Legion Post #1052 and Freemason Lodge #1001.
Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday, November 8th from 12:00 p.m....
Rosalie “Rose” Podlesny
Sep 27, 2026
Rose Podlesny nee Szczesny was born on September 23, 1937, to Joseph and Mary nee Jurczyk in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. To sum up the life that Rose lived and the people that she touched is an impossible task. There's no question that in her 89 years on earth she silently moved mountains while sharing her warmth, generosity, and grace. While...
Daniel Quijano
Sep 21, 2026
Daniel Benjamin Quijano, 43, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love that will continue long beyond his passing.
Daniel was not a man who pretended to be perfect. He knew the mistakes he had made, owned them, learned from them, and continued striving to become a better man. That honesty was one...
Thomas M. Tomasic
Sep 16, 2026
Thomas Tomasic, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and educator, died peacefully of old age on September 16 in Cincinnati, Ohio, family at his side. He was 99 years old.
Born Tomas Mirko Tomasić in 1927, he spent the first 11 years of his life in Hreljin, a hilly town on the Croatian coast. In 1938 he left with his mother, Olga,...
Mary S. Zabelski
Sep 16, 2026
Mary S. Zabelski (née Buczkowski), age 79, passed away peacefully at home in Chicago. She was a devoted wife, a pioneering educator, a courageous advocate for the visually impaired, and the bedrock of our family.
Mary grew up in Chicago as the daughter of the late Dorothy and Charles Buczkowski, alongside her sister, Judy. Her life's path took a profound turn...
Donald J Kolbus, Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Donald J. Kolbus, Sr. age 88, of Huntley, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Linda Faith Kolbus, nee Borg; dear sister of Beverly Borg; loving father of Donald Jr. (Theresa) Kolbus, James (Andrea) Kolbus, Kristine Kolbus (Robert Hellyer), Debra (Nick) Belcore; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Alyson, Matthew, Joshua, Gianna and Nicholas; dear son of the...
Kenneth Wayne Dudash
Aug 30, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Dudash, 75, of Chicago, beloved husband to Joann; proud father of Jeffery and Jeremy; devoted brother to Cheryl (the late Robert) Crawford, Kevin Dudash, Keith Dudash; caring uncle to many nieces and nephews; fond brother-in-law of Theodore (Lynda) Izewski, the late Rosemarie (Tony) Nichols, Michael (Mary) Izewski, and Judith Izewski-Castillo; dear friend to Carmen Blacconieri and many others.
Visitation,...
Belia Rojas
Aug 28, 2026
Belia Rojas passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 96.
Beloved wife of the late Rafael Rojas. Loving mother of Jorge (Mary) Rojas, Paul (the late Ann) Rojas, Lydia (Jim) Wozny, and the late Ralph (Lala) Rojas.
Cherished grandmother of Angela (Michael) Mroz, Natalie (Kjetil) Samuelsen, Nick (Carrie) Rojas, James (Christa) Wozny, Kristopher (Ellen) Wozny, Nikole Rojas, and Milana...
Michael J. Hudak Sr.
Aug 22, 2026
Michael J. Hudak, 87, beloved husband of the late Sharon C.; loving father of Michelle, Shari "Rosie" (Patrick) Kelly, Mikey and John (Monica); cherished grandfather of Kristi, Staci, Kelli, Ashley, Jack, Matthew, Justin, Samantha, John, Jr., and the late John.; devoted brother of Cora (Randy) Roth, Joseph Hudak, the late Sandy, the late Ronald, the late Patricia, the late William,...
Michael F. Derendal
Aug 22, 2026
Michael F. Derendal, 58, loving son of the late Robert and the late Judy; beloved brother of Jeffrey Derendal and Cheri (Tom) Garza; dedicated uncle of Amanda (Damian) Burkat; cherished great-uncle of Thomas and Madison; nephew and cousin to many; and honorary pet uncle of Gizmo and Cashew.
Mike was a kind, quiet, and private person who treasured the people and...
William "Bill" J. Stephens
Aug 6, 2026
William “Bill” J. Stephens, age 64, of Chicago, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was the beloved husband of Susan Stephens (nee Potempa), with whom he shared 38 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and family. He was the proud and devoted father of Allyson (Cody), Tyler (Amanda), and Layne...
Joan S. Schneider
Aug 5, 2026
Joan S. Schneider (nee Schweigerdt), a lifetime resident of Chicago; cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the age of 95 years. Joan is survived by her loving family, daughter Donna (Paul) Claycomb and her grandchildren Claire Schneider, Amy (Claycomb) Colantonio (AJ), Caitlin Schneider and Timothy Claycomb; daughter in-law Deborah (Rizzolo)...
Judith P. McLean
Jul 29, 2026
Judith P. McLean. Beloved wife of the late William C. McLean. Devoted mother of Roy (Janet) McLean, John McLean, Michael (Amy) McLean, Daniel McLean and Ketty (T.J.) Beale. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Marley, Abigail, Emma, Morgan, Tyler and great grandmother of Leyna and Grant.
Visitation Monday, 11:00 a.m. until time of service 12:00 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please...
Edward J. Higgins
Jul 22, 2026
Edward Joseph Higgins, age 66, of Chicago, passed away on July 22, 2026. Edward was born on September 21, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Joseph Higgins, Sr. and Rosemary (Schlosberg) Higgins. A lifelong Chicagoan, Edward dedicated his life to serving both his family and his community with compassion, courage and unwavering commitment.
Edward proudly served with the Chicago Fire Department...
Emilio E. Canelo
Jul 20, 2026
Emilio E. Canelo, 55, loving husband, father, son, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL 60656. A chapel service will be held the same evening at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Prayers will be on Friday, July...
James T. Kazluski
Jul 14, 2026
James T. Kazluski, 64, of Chicago, passed away, July 14, 2026.
Cherished brother of Robert and Richard Kazluski.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances, and his siblings Leanne and David.
Visitation, Sunday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Closing Prayers, Monday, July 27, 9:45 a.m., Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago, IL 60656....
Noreen Erickson
Jul 3, 2026
Noreen S. Erickson, nee Sullivan; beloved wife of the late Rod C.; devoted mother of Nora (Timothy) O’Malley; doting and proud grandmother of Erickson and Sonia; dear daughter of the late Denis and the late Rosetta Sullivan; adored youngest sister of Richard (Charlene) Sullivan, Ellen (James) Berger, Patricia (Charles) Moore, the late Cornelius (the late Mary Lou) Sullivan, the late...
Richard G. Potempa
Jul 2, 2026
Richard "Rich" Potempa, age 90, was born on April 3, 1936, to August and Marie Potempa and was their eldest son. He met the love of his life, Arlene Sabaj, and they were married in 1957. Rich and Arlene shared an extraordinary marriage built on love, devotion, and friendship. They were truly inseparable and were each other's best friend—a kind...
Nina Barton
Jun 28, 2026
Nina Barton, beloved mother of Greg (Karen) Barton; cherished grandmother of Brent, Erin (Michael) Yates, Dea, and Kiera Barton; dear sister of the late Sophie (the late Joe) Krawchuk and the late Anne (the late Alex) Soby; devoted aunt of Linda (the late Mike) Sabie and the late Jim Krawchuk.
A lifelong resident of Chicago, Nina was a former professional Russian...
