Obituaries

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....

Mar 3, 2021

Arthur J. Ziomek, beloved Husband to Catherine; loving father of Donna (David) Detrie, David, Darlene Neel and Debra Ziomek (Ryan Sobieski); fond grandfather of Dennis Detrie (Sarah Morack), Diana (Brian) Floral, Dawn Detrie (Dieter Suurvarik), Darrell (Leah) Neel, Ashley (Brooks) Huneycutt, Christopher, Jonathan, Danielle Ward (Tony Marcinkus) and Lionell (Genevieve) Chiero; great-grandfather of Ariella, Liam, Aiden, Reid, Jason, Owen,...

Feb 26, 2021

Michael C. O'Donnell, 94, native of Brusna, Roscomom County, Ireland. Retired Chicago Fire Department and Army Veteran, loving husband of the late Patricia J.; beloved father of Thomas (Mary) and the late Joseph; dedicated grandfather of Madeleine, Liam, and Margaret; cherished brother of the late Joseph, the late Seamus, and the late Eamon. Visitation Monday, March 8, 2021, 9...

Feb 23, 2021

Dorothy C. Brennan, 87, loving wife of the late Edward; beloved mother of Michael (Margaret), Ann, Kathleen (the late Glenn) Eul, Paula (Todd) Bausman, Cynthia, Edward (Donna), Mark, and Nancy Jo (Robb) Pomis; cherished grandmother of Mary, Eric (Katie) Eul, Paula (Dan) Reder, Molly (Cody) Stratman, Timothy (Anna), Michelle (Mark) Peart, Ashlyn Pomis, Neve Pomis, and Caden Pomis; devoted...

Feb 20, 2021

Herbert Berthold, 89, beloved husband of the late Lucie; loving father of Anita (Michael) Pekarik, Martin and Erwin "Tom" (Karen) Berthold; cherished grandfather of Carson Berthold; dearest brother of Ruth (the late James) Hunter and Ellie (Ron) Mueller ; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday, February 26, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at...

Feb 15, 2021

Anna M. Ross, age 93, passed away February 15, 2021.  Visitation Friday, February 19th from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:30 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago.  Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. For info, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Feb 4, 2021

Rachel Guerrero was born in Chicago, IL on June 11, 1939 to Parents; John and Amparo (Amy/Blondie) Ramos.  She was called, by her Lord and Savior, and went home on Heaven's wings, Thursday, February 4, 2021.

She dedicated her life to Jesus and spreading the Good News to family, friends, and all those she encountered in her...

Jan 30, 2021

John J. "Jack" Cook, age 86, U.S. Army, Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Zender); loving dad of Doreen (Carey) Chlumsky and the late Kenneth; cherished brother of Jean (the late Carmen) Cacciatori and Nancy (the late Joseph) Szramek; dear uncle and friend to many. Family and friends to meet Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church...

Jan 28, 2021

Kathleen C. Scandura, 69, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of the late Carlo and the late Vera; loving sister of Linda (Joseph) Kuczak, the late Carlo Jr. "Butch" Scandura, and Anthony "Tony" Scandura; cherished aunt of Joseph, Andrew (Carrie), and Angela (Brian) Swade; dear great-aunt of Destiny, Teddy, Cailynn, Daxton, Josie, Benny,...

Jan 26, 2021

Antoinette Frank; beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Frank; cherished sister of Robert (Missy) and the late Irene, Marion (John) Kuniej and Barbara (Bernard) Wierzbicki; loving aunt and cousin of many.  Antoinette was loved and adored by all, she will be forever missed. Family and friends to meet, Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at Maryhill Cemetery 8600 N....

Jan 23, 2021

Carol L. Thomas, nee Gembicki; age 69; beloved wife of Harold; loving mother of Carrie-Ann (Rich) Bober; dear grandmother of Rachel; sister of the late Charles Gembicki.  Carol was a devoted Christian, she loved her family and friends and will be missed by all.  Due to current health risk, a Celebration of Life will be planned for in the...

Jan 13, 2021

Ja Hun George Ma passed away at the age of 81 on January 13, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Sennam Josephine Ma; the loving father of Andrew, John, Paul, Gloria, and Angela; and the affectionate grandfather of Aidan, Sierra, Nicole, Nathan, Kylie, Evelyn, Elliott, Audrey, Caleb, Eleanor, Matthew, and Natalie. He was a faithful servant of God...

Jan 12, 2021

Ute Sesterhenn, loving wife of the late Hans; beloved mother of Stephen Sesterhenn and Walter Sesterhenn; cherished grandmother of Kadence Sesterhenn; mother-in-law of Toddie Hays-Sesterhenn; and caring aunt of Linda Norton nee Hesseln and Norbert Hesseln.

Ute was known for her love of gardening, cooking, and baking. The highlight of everyone's Christmas celebration were her perfectly baked...

Dec 31, 2020

Agnes M. Herbert of Chicago, IL, entered eternal life at age 95 on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Agnes was born on February 6, 1925 in Chicago to Francis Herbert and Marie (Reuland) Herbert. She attended Resurrection Catholic Elementary School and Providence Catholic High School.  Agnes started her secretarial career at Fred Harvey and eventually moved to the law firm...

Dec 24, 2020

Lorraine E. 'Lucky" Black, age 91, passed away December 24, 2020. She was born May 31, 1929 in Chicago. She was a generous, loving and kind friend, who will be sorely missed by her Teamster family. May she rest in peace. Services in the spring. For info, 773-774-3232.