Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Kathleen M. Brunke, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at North Woods Village, Mishawaka, IN. Kathy was born on February 28, 1942 in Chicago, to the late John and Eleanor (Jendraszewski) Matczynski.

On October 9, 1965, Kathy married Ernest Brunke, and had three children. Ernest preceded her in death on February 22, 2003. Kathy worked...

Jan 22, 2022

Edward C. Freisinger, age 81, proud US Army Veteran, life long resident of Norwood Park. Passed away January 22, 2022 from complications of cancer. Beloved son of the late John and Elvera Freisinger; loving brother of John; cherished friend of Ron and Erica; dear friend to many especially his Mopor Muscle Car Club family and loyal Dominick's grocery store...

Jan 16, 2022

Gerald 'Jerry' Halvey, Born May 22, 1941, at rest January 16, 2022; beloved brother of James (Kathleen), Mary (Conrad) Kuby and Thomas; cherished uncle of Laura DeVincentis, Matthew (Priscilla) Halvey, Kelly (Eric) Bjornson and Colleen (Chris) Gaca; great-uncle to many and adored by 'His Gang,' Anna, Aidan, Ben, Jane, Alex, Elise and Owen.  Visitation, Friday, from 4 to 8...

Jan 14, 2022

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Joseph Gleeson, born June 19, 1944, Asdee, Co. Kerry, at rest January 14, 2022, Chicago, IL; Beloved husband of the late Sally nee Vahey; loving father of Joe (Claudine and the late Debbie), Kevin (Debbie), Erin (Jason) Lach...

Jan 12, 2022

We mournfully announce the passing of Charles F. Kahles, Jr. "Bud", 79, of Chicago, Illinois, on January 12 th , 2022. Bud, born to Charles "Nick" Kahles and Marie Dragomir Kahles, took his first breath on April 2 nd , 1942. Bud was predeceased by his parents as well as sister, Carol Kahles Calafiore and her husband, Michael Calafiore; and...

Jan 6, 2022

Pacheco, Halina

Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. to Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church for Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m. Interment Saint Adalbert Cemetery.

Jan 4, 2022

Katherine (Kitty) Stailey, age 85, beloved wife of Richard (Dick) Stailey for 42 years and the late Daniel McFee; Sister in law of Dave (Laura) Stailey, Don Stailey, Adrian Collins, and the late Maureen and Bruce Stailey. Loving mother of Chrissy (Larry) Lang, Kathy (Tai) Matlin, and the late Michael McFee. Caring Stepmother of Sue (Jim) Johann, Terry Stailey,...

Dec 22, 2021

Ralph E. Giuliani, 70, loving son of the late Ralph Giuliani, the late Rosalie and the late Ausillo Barsi; beloved brother of Palmira (David) Zinkus; cherished uncle of Julia (Matt), David, and Angela (Luke); future great-uncle of "little peanut"; and devoted cousin of Eli and Eni.

Visitation, Thursday, December 30, 2021 from at Kolbus May Funeral Home,...

Dec 12, 2021

Leonila F. Soriano, 95, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021.

Visitation, Friday, December 17 at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Funeral Prayers, Saturday, December 18, at 11:30 a.m. from Kolbus-May Funeral Home to St. Monica Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 12...

Dec 9, 2021

Karen D. Brown, age 80. Beloved wife of 42 years to Dennis; loving mom of Michael (Debbie), Daniel, Charlene and the late David; cherished grandma of Thomas (Jessica), Matthew (Annie), Kyle (Kinga), Jessica and Erin; proud grandma of Alexander, Matilda, Hailey, William, Louie and Brooklyn; dear cousin of Nancy (James) Jacobek; will be missed by many nieces, nephews and...

Dec 3, 2021

Mary Eileen Joyce, nee Vahey; beloved wife of John J.; cherished mother of Sheila (Sam) Canzoneri, Sean (Julie) and Julie (Matt) Plovanich; loving Mimi of Colin and Camryn Joyce, Maggie and Kylie Plovanich and Ryan Canzoneri; dearest sister of Kathy (John) Kelly, Brenda (John) Landers, John (Rosario) Vahey and the late Sally (Joseph) Gleeson. Visitation, Tuesday, from 4 to...

Dec 2, 2021

Diana Weindorf, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving mom of Robert, Annette Riesing, Linda (John) Cussen, James, Jeanne (Randolph) Kolle; proud grandma of Will Nicholl, Jack Cussen, Courtney Nicholl, Kyle Cussen and Cassie Kolle; cherished great-grandma of Cecilia, Frances, and Alder; dear sister of Lorraine (George) Landelius; fond aunt of Ann, Paul and the late George...

Nov 20, 2021

Shirley Schultz, 95, loving wife of the late Leonard; cherished mother of Christine (Tom) Como, Karen (Steve) Callebert, Robert (Kristine) Schultz, Charles (Christine) Schultz, and John (Katrina) Schultz; beloved grandmother of Anthony (Laura) Como, Rebecca (Adrian) Canady, Sarah (Jared) Kleinbrook, Katherine (Eddie Burns) Callebert, Karl Schultz, Erik Schultz, Kurt Schultz, Anna Schultz, Ben Schultz, and Paul Schultz; devoted great-grandma...

Nov 19, 2021

June L. Grovak, 97, born October 27, 1924, loving wife of the late Clifford C.; beloved mother of the late James Grovak, Judie (Pat) Wagner, Jeff (Mary Kay) Grovak, and Jill (Preston) English; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jon) Riley, Melissa (Chris Warland) Wagner, Matt Wagner, Julie Grovak, Jeff C. (Kelsey) Grovak, Kim (Tony) Baratti, Jessica English, Declan English, Megan...

Nov 13, 2021

Daniel H. Przybysz Sr. "Dan", beloved husband of 61 years to Violet. Loving father of Dan (Sherri) and Patty (Jim) Peiffer; cherished Boppy of Danielle (Corey) Katsibubas and Anthony Peiffer; dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee-Huntley Rd., Huntley, Illinois 60142....

Nov 3, 2021

Louise Theodore Batrich, 97, of Chicago, IL, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Wife of the late Sam Batrich; cherished mother of David (Olga), dearest grandmother to Christopher (Alli) and Mary Batrich. Fond sister, aunt and friend to many.

Born November 20, 1923 in Worcester,...

Oct 28, 2021

Edward G. Thalhammer, age 69, passed away October 28, 2021.  He was born November 25, 1951 in Oak Park to the late Edward Thalhammer and the late Marcella Kneis. Proud decorated Vietnam veteran; beloved husband to Irene; loving father to David, Kimberly (Mike), Dawn (Craigory), Tara, Brian, Paige (Dmitri) and Matthew; cherished grandfather to Daniel, Tyler, Bryanna, Madison, Javon,...

Oct 27, 2021

Mary K. Brennan, age 63, passed away Oct. 27, 2021. She was born Aug. 28, 1958 in Chicago to Margaret and the late Patrick Brennan. Mary graduated from Schurz High School in 1976. She worked as an insurance underwriter for over 40 years in the Chicagoland area. Mary was an avid gardener and die-hard Bears Fan. She touched many...

Oct 16, 2021

William S. Sielepkowski "Bill", 63, loving husband of 35 years of Diane nee Weber; devoted son of the late Mitchell and the late Mafalda beloved brother of Michael, Lorraine Lucas, and the late Steven; devoted brother-in-law of Fred (Joyce) Weber, the late Bill "Gompers" and the late Barb Weber; cherished uncle of Nicole Weber, Tiffany Weber, Dani (Kevin) Ryan,...

Oct 16, 2021

Cecelia Therese Halicki, 93; passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2021; loving wife of WWII Veteran the late Chester Halicki (who passed in 2010); loving mom of the late Ken (Madonna), Mitch, Bob (Laura) and Ray (Mary); dedicated mother of four; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of five; aunt to some; and cousin or friend to others. She was a...