Obituaries

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.

Apr 3, 2021

Roy C. Ritner, 88, beloved husband of the late Joan; loving father of the late Ramona, Bernard (Margaret Diefenthaler) Esberner, the late Richard Esberner, Cheryl Esberner, Roy Ritner, Kevin Ritner, and Kurt Ritner; grandfather of Erica, Tanya, Roy, Alex, and Damien; brother of the late Joseph Ritner and the late Walter Ritner; and honorary father of Deana Ritner.

Mar 19, 2021

Martha Brandecker, age 94, beloved wife of the late Adam; loving mother of Adam Jr. (Beth Ann) and Theresa (Steven) Maher; cherished Oma of Nicole (Kyle) Horn, Colleen (Sean) Hetrick, Eric Maher; proud great Oma of Hunter and Chase Horn.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Kolbus May Funeral...

Mar 17, 2021

Karen Avorywoskie, age 64, passed away March 17, 2021 in Libertyville, IL. She was born on March 25, 1956 in Chicago.  Karen loved sewing, reading and her parakeets, but above all loved her family very much. The day she found out she was going to be a grandmother, she jumped for joy.

She is survived by her...

Mar 15, 2021

Carm Schillinger, age 95, beloved wife of 67 years to the late Edwin; loving mother of Rose (Larry) Eiden, Mary (Michael) Baljevich, Ann (Eric) Rahn, Ed (Mary Jo), Jerry (Nora) and Elizabeth (Mike) Jerfita; cherished grandma of 16; proud great grandma of 15. Carm's passion for helping those in need was realized through service to Our Lord.,...

Mar 14, 2021

Obituary for Thomas A. Abele

Born February 14, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois

Departed on March 14, 2021

Tom Abele, father, grandfather, husband, uncle, brother, friend, and businessman.

Born to Robert Joseph Abele and Helen Marie Abele (nee Hauser) on February 14 th, 1948.  Tom grew up in Oriole Park on the...

Mar 8, 2021

Funeral Mass for Vivian Trainor

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Vivian A. Trainor, nee Morris, passed away March 8, 2021.  Beloved, adored, best friend and wife of the late John "Jack"; Loving daughter of the late Martin and Catherine; Survived by her sister Catherine (the late Chic)Laskero and the late Martin(Joann), George(Emelita)...

Mar 5, 2021

Barbara Gaspar, 66, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021. Daughter of the late Nicholas J.  and Mary C. Gaspar, Barbara is survived by her loving partner Chris, her beloved sister Sharon and her cousins Kimberly, Sue, Kathy and Patricia, along with many friends. Barbara was the consummate collector and an avid gardener....