Obituaries

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...

Oct 11, 2021

Victor D. Topel, age 81, was born December 8, 1939 in Chicago to the late Walter and Carrie Topel.  He was the proud father, grandfather and great grandfather of many.  Victor grew up in Our Lady of Grace Parish.  At 18 years old, he joined the Army and spent most of his enlistment in France, where he met our...

Oct 7, 2021

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Angelique G.T. Land-Harms, beloved mother of Lisette Hasan; cherished daughter of the late Gerardine; loving wife of the late Geoffrey Land; proud godmother of Luis Heller.  Angelique was a beautiful soul, she was a genuine friend to everyone she met.  She was deeply loved, and will be forever missed.  Visitation, Thursday, at...

Oct 4, 2021

Howard, Annette R., Beloved mother of Sue Ann Howard, Cynthia (Brian) Christoffel, John (Lane) Howard and Bill (Fran) Howard. Cherished grandmother of eight. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service and Interment private. (773)774-3232

Oct 2, 2021

Michael F. Kosowski age 74, Vietnam Veteran wounded in 1968 during the TET Offensive; Beloved son of the late Stanley and Dorothy; loving brother of the late Joseph Kosowski; fond cousin of the late Mary Lee Kosowski. Lying in state Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 10 A.M. until time of Mass 11 A.M. at All Saints Cathedral 9201 West...

Oct 1, 2021

Letrich, Helen A., Beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Letrich. Devoted mother of Andrew H. (Cerry) and Nancy (the Late Jan-Michael) Pruchnicki. Cherished grandmother of Louis, Wesley, Ryan, Michelle, Russell and Justin. Great grandmother of Jake, Amber, Raine, Cole, Lexie, Riley, Violet and Roslin. Dear sister of the late Henry Petichon. Visitation Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. until time of...

Sep 26, 2021

Grace Cook, age 85; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Steven (Gale), Valerie (Thomas) VanTholen, Kenneth (Janet), Cheryl (Don) Nelson, and the late David (Debbie); cherished grandmother of Robert, Nadine, James, Brian, Kelly, Timothy, Christina, the late Louis and Kimberly; proud great-grandmother of 17; dear sister of Howard Blazek and friend to many. Visitation, Wednesday from...

Sep 22, 2021

Sebastian A. Petersen "Sabby", 29, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021. He was the loving son of Priscilla (Robert) Bridges and Forrest Peterson; cherished fiancé of Alexis Galiano; devoted in-law of Dennis and Genien Galiano and Gabriela Galiano; protective step-brother of Natalie Bridges; beloved grandson of Anna Trigueros and Ricardo Trigueros; caring pet dad of Sora, Rex, and...

Sep 16, 2021

Mary B. O'Toole of Chicago, native of Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, passed away September 16, 2021.  She is survived by her siblings John James of Chicago and Kathleen Theresa of Ireland; Aunt to Corina, Pauline, Johnny and Raymond and her best friend Patricia Mundy from England.  Services and Interment Private.  For info. Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232 or...

Sep 15, 2021

Sandra Olson-Polk, 76, passed away Wednesday, September 15th.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Polk; loving mother of Teresa and Jeff Phenis; devoted grandmother of Christopher Phenis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde "Terry" and Shirley Tarrant, sister Vicky Pierce and brother, Gary Tarrant. Survived by sister Yvette VanDalsen, many nieces and nephews, dear friends, and...

Aug 19, 2021

Philip John Schoffen, age 92, died peacefully at Lakeview Memory Care, Bloomingdale, IL on August 19, 2021. He was born June 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Phil was a lifelong resident of Chicago. He graduated from St. Hilary Catholic Grade School and St. George High School. He worked most of his adult life for Marshall Fields and Company. Phil...

Jul 30, 2021

Raymond "Ching" Rosales, at rest July 30, 2021, age 47; beloved son of Alberto and Azucena Rosales; cherished brother of Paul "Dodjie", Alberto "Al" (Josephine), Rafael "Cary" (Aileen) and Anthony "Bennett" Rosales; loving uncle to Lucas, Amara, Lance, Lawrence and Alyana; dearest nephew, cousin and friend to many.  Visitation, Tuesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday, 9:15...

Jul 24, 2021

Sally M. Stein, beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys; fond sister of the late Patricia (the late Vernon) Castle; devoted and loving aunt of Daniel (Donna) Castle, Ronald (Bob Echeverria) Castle, Judith Castle, Leslie (Rob Silenzi) Castle Lopez and the late Craig Castle; cherished great-aunt and great great-aunt of many, affectionately known as Super Aunt Sally. Will...

Jul 22, 2021

Edward "Eddie" Eric Wietrecki

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Eddie Wietrecki, father, boyfriend and brother, passed away from injuries sustained in a bicycling accident, he was 47.  In keeping with Eddie's loving and generous spirit, he gave the most precious gift anyone could give; the gift to save the lives of his fellow man.