Obituaries

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...

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...