Obituaries

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.

Jun 20, 2021

Margaret H. Schaefer, nee Fritz, age 95; beloved wife of the late Donald N. Schaefer; loving mother of Dr. Richard A. (Jeannie) and the late Donald N., Jr. (Lisa Metko-Schaefer); cherished grandmother of Lisa Marie and Daniel (Laura); great-grandmother of Nicholas and Nathan.  Visitation, Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857...

Jun 14, 2021

Arlene S. LeSeur, 94, beloved wife for 74 years of William LeSeur; cherished mother of Denise (Joseph) LeSeur-Waechter and Melissa (Brian) Welch; devoted grandmother of Allison Welch, and Michael (Ashley) Welch; and caring sister-in-law of Blaine LeSeur.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W....

May 30, 2021

Grace M. Wu, Beloved daughter of the late Herman Sr. and the late Jane Wu, nee Szatkowski; loving sister of Mera (the late Ignatius) Wei, June (the late Ray) Sanchez, Carol (the late Frank) Geoghagen, Wilbur (Karen) Wu and the late Herman Wu; cherished aunt and great-aunt to many.  Visitation, Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service,...

May 15, 2021

Elsie J. Fromm, age 91, passed away May 15, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Irwin; loving mother of Scott (Marty) and Kevin; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Trevor.  Elsie will be laid to rest at St. Adalbert Cemetery in a private service.

May 11, 2021

Irma V. D' Orazio, beloved wife of the late Elio; loving mother of Nick (Tami) and Romeo (Micah); cherished Nonna of Samuel, William and Matthew. She will be missed by her sisters, nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/

Apr 25, 2021

Thomas F. Nierman, age 73, beloved father of Thomas J. (Ingrid) and Kimberly (Drew) Doogan; proud pop – pop of Sarah and Ryan, Trent and Melanie; dear brother of James (Joan) and Kelvin; cherished companion of Ursula Szewczyk with daughter Andrea (Joe) Di Leonardi; papa Tom of Gia and Joey. Visitation Saturday, from 10:30 A.M. until time of Service...

Apr 21, 2021

Kasper, Rose M. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Kasper. Loving sister of Edward Kasper and Barbara Jean Eckert and the late John Jr., Margaret, Josephine, Marion, William, Joseph, Alfred, Henry, Frank, Isabelle, Robert, Donald and Charles. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Interment Private.