Obituaries

Sep 8, 2022

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Henry Paul Knueppel was born at home on Christmas Eve in 1929 in Maywood, Illinois to Henry and Esther (Kolb) Knueppel. He attended St. Paul's Lutheran Grade School in Melrose Park and Concordia High School in River Forest. He was a 1952 graduate of Concordia College in Seward,...

Sep 5, 2022

James "Jimmy" Pitera Jr., born July 15, 1963, at peace September 5, 2022; beloved husband of Sharon, nee Quinn; cherished son of the late James Sr. and the late Jo Ann; loving brother of Jacki (Anthony) Mack and Jenny (Craig) Thompson; brother-in-law of Greg Quinn; wonderful uncle and great-uncle to many.  Jimmy was a dedicated Cubs fan, avid fisherman,...

Aug 21, 2022

Harry J. Strauss III, 79, loving husband of the late Diana Ray Strauss; devoted father of Brian (Christina) Strauss, Kimberly Strauss, and Kirk (Trish) Strauss; caring grandpa of Coner, Jackson, Kyle, Kolton, Catherine, Casey, and Corbin; beloved brother of Craig and the late Darryl; devoted son of the late Harry and the late Evelyn; cherished nephew of Clarice Sterba;...

Aug 19, 2022

Roberta R. Duda, Beloved daughter of the late Ralph J. Sr. and Martha R. nee: Turrisi Duda. Loving sister of Gloria F. (the late Arthur) Richman and Ralph J. Jr. M.D. (Joanne) Duda. Devoted aunt of Holly-Marie, D.O. (Matt) Bolger, Gabrielle (Eric) Martin, Ralph J. III (Sarah, M.D.) Duda, Michael (Liz) Duda and Godson, Marty (Paige) Duda. Cherished great...

Aug 15, 2022

James Allen Evans, 76, passed in his family home on August 15, 2022. Beloved son of the late Harold and Bernice née Hansen. Cherished brother to Larry (Cheryl) and Gary (Cathy). He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany in his twenties before becoming a Certified Public Accountant of the Federal Government for...

Aug 3, 2022

Thaddeus "Ted" Trychta, Jr., 91. Beloved husband of the late Joan (neé Kofl); Dear brother in-law of William (Sally) Kofl Jr. and Andrea Kofl (Charles Monahan). Adored cousin of Keith, Bradley and MaryEllen. United States Army veteran of the Korean War. First generation Polish and lifelong Chicagoan, he was a steadfast fan of the Chicago White Sox. Founding member...

Aug 2, 2022

Gloria Abaya Desierto, age 91, of Chicago, IL. of natural causes. Beloved wife of Jose (already welcomed into God's embrace); loving and devoted mother to Israel, Noel, Rex, Gigi, and Gloria; proud and doting Lola to the "J-CLAN" (Jody, Conner, Lily, Aurora, and Nina); dear Manang, fond Tita, and cherished barcada. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made...

Aug 1, 2022

Stahl, Rita A., Beloved wife of the late Leon Stahl. Devoted mother of Mary Moore, Daniel Moore, the late Karen Avorywoskie and Mark Moore. Cherished grandmother of Sandra, John, Jackie, Brandon, Natalie, Steve, Nicole, Stephanie, Laura and Katie. Great grandmother of William. Dear sister of Marie Brasher and the late Father Albert Daube, Pat Nachowicz and Joe Daube C.P.D....

Jul 29, 2022

Henrietta Draus, 94, of Chicago, passed away July 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Matthew. Adoring mother of Nancy (Jim) Owczarski and Debbie (the late Eamon) McKenna. Cherished Nani of Jennifer (Joseph) Catanzaro, James (Michelle) Owczarski, Erin (Michael) Abraham, Nicole Owczarski and Megan (Nate) McCaherty. Treasured Great Nani of Leah, Reaghan, Emma, Anderson, Liam, Maddon, Charleigh and Graycn....

Jul 24, 2022

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Julie Ann Bronski, passed away July 24, 2022, age 53; beloved fiancée of Kevin Stenson; cherished daughter of the late Barbara and Arthur Bronski; dearest aunt and friend to many.  Julie is the founder of the Windy City Collectors Barbie Doll Club .  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9 a.m....

Jul 21, 2022

Genowefa Spytek, age 92, of Wauconda, passed away July 21, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Tadeusz; Loving mother of Bob and Joe (Zofia) and the late Mieczyslaw; Cherished grandmother of Martin, Monika, Nicole, Kylie and Hailey; Dear sister of the late Julia (Alex) Urbanski, Jozef (Weronika) Gwozdz, Marianna (Ludwik) Nowak, Tadeusz (Marianna) Gwozdz and Leokadia (Leszek) Stefanski; Loving...

Jul 18, 2022

Riccardino, Charlotte "Chick", Loving wife of the late Frank. Beloved mother of Bob (Leslie) Riccardino, Pat (Rick) Sweezy, Cathy Herrick and Barb (Steve) Madey. Cherished grandmother of Eileen (Bill), Ryan (Aubree), Joe (Jenna), Sarah (Tim), Tim (Kristin), Caitlin (Steve), Shelby (Jeff) and Zack. Great Grandmother of Charlotte, Hailey, Mason, Brooke, Maggie, Everett, Jack and Hannah. Dear Sister of the...

Jul 12, 2022

C.L. "Bud" Humphries Jr., 85, loving husband of 63 years of Antoinette "Toni"; beloved father of Kimberlee (the late Lawrence) Zabilka, Jackie (Robert) Kuhnke, and Gregory (Yvette) Humphries; devoted grandpa of Alexander Kuhnke and Mitchell Kuhnke; "papa" of two special boys Adam Nowotnik and Anthony Nowotnik; brother of Sam Humphries, the late Walter Humphries, Diane Holder, and Charlie Humphries....

Jun 21, 2022

Dr. Norbert T. Bunish, 90, passed away on June 21, 2022. Loving husband of the late Mary Jo Bunish (nee Valentino) of 36 years; beloved father of Lisa (Jaime) Galvan; cherished grandpa of Kimberly Marie Galvan and Matthew James Galvan; devoted brother of the late Victor Bunish Jr. and the late Marion Bunish; precious son of the late Helen...

Jun 14, 2022

Elizabeth June "Topsy" Kummetz, nee Doonan, age 90, of Chicago passed away June 14 th , 2022. Loving wife of the late Ernest F. Kummetz for 62 years; dear mother of Martin J., Christopher E., the late Celeste E., and Keith D. "Dan" (Nicole); proud grandmother of Luca G.; fond sister of the late Keith (Virginia) Doonan; the late...

Jun 8, 2022

Thomas Edward Hall born August 12, 1949 passed away on June 08, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.  He is survived by his loving wife Diane their two (2) children Debbie (Audie) & Jim (Geny) and his nine (9) grandkids.

He will be sadly missed by his friends and three (3) brothers Joseph, Donald, John and their families.  Funeral...

Jun 7, 2022

Dolores F. Zaroski (nee Heckler), age 90, of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.  Beloved sister of Elaine Heckler; devoted mother of Glenn (Laura) Zaroski; loving grandmother of Diane (Steve) McGrath. Preceded in death by her parents Anton and Sophie Heckler.  Dolores was a member of St. Monica's Catholic parish in Chicago. Visitation Saturday, June 11, 2022...

Jun 4, 2022

Christopher M. Gaca, Jr., age 52, passed suddenly on June 4, 2022; beloved husband of Colleen, nee Kuby; adoring father of Anna, Aidan and Alex; cherished son of Christopher, Sr. (Judith) and the beloved late Ann; son-in-law of Mary and Conrad Kuby; loving brother of Debbie (Benny) Baltazar and Alicia (Matt) Urquhart; brother-in-law of Kelly (Eric) Bjornson; dearest uncle...

Jun 2, 2022

Blaney, Kimm M., Loving mother of Kacey Blaney. Devoted grandmother of Kaleah. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Monday, Prayers, 10:15 a.m. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago to Saint Monica Church for Mass of the Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m. Interment Private. (773)774-3232.

May 24, 2022

Ann Marie Rodifer of Chicago, 80, passed away on May 24, 2022. Beloved mother of Brian, Johnny Jr., Stella, Raymond, the late Gary, Daniel and Cathy. Cherished grandmother of Crystal, Tina, Gino, Barbara, Jessie, Zachary and Tyler. Adored great-grandmother of ten great-grandchildren.

Ann was a life-long fan of The Cubs, she attended games in person, collected memoribilia...