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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Edmund G. Gorski
Aug 20, 2020
Gorski, Edmund G., Loving husband of the late Jeanne. Devoted brother of the late Mary Ann Neubauer (August Wojtas), Cherished brother in law of Nancy (the late Robert E.) Kirsh. Beloved uncle of Noreen (Tim) Viscioni and Robert D. Kirsh. Great uncle of Evan and Melanie Viscioni. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. Interment Private....
Antoinette D. Fabianski
Jul 31, 2020
Antoinette D. Fabianski, 95, loving wife for 73 years of Frank; beloved mother of Frank (Carol); Paulette (Edward) Stith, Janet (Dan) Bryan, the late Carol (John) McDonald, and Michael (Dale); cherished sister of Marie (the late Jack) Marinelli and Richard (Kathy) DiPietro; precious mother-in-law of Mary Fabianski; devoted grandmother to Frank, Joseph, Jamie, Michael, Andrew, Julie, Brian, Kevin, Daniel,...
Ilse Anton "Antonopoulos"
Jul 27, 2020
Anton "Antonopoulos", Ilse, Loving wife of Tom Anton. Beloved sister of the late Ericka, Ellie and Herta. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service, Saturday 5:00 p.m. at Kolbus- May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Private.
Gloria Podkowa
Jul 27, 2020
Gloria Podkowa, 86, beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of Daniel Joseph (Krystyna) Podkowa Esq. and Robert Stanley (Doris) Podkowa C.P.D.; caring grandmother of Evelina and Gregory; devoted step-grandmother of Joseph and Victor (Emily) Suezo; cherished sister to Leroy Sokolski and Ronald Sokolski; and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Funeral prayers Friday, July...
Martha Presperin
Jul 26, 2020
Martha Presperin, 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2020. She was born on November 5, 1919 in Zilina, Slovakia.
She was the beloved wife of the late Steven Presperin for 54 years. Youngest sister of the late Thomas, Hannah, Mary, Joseph, and Vinni. She was a beloved cousin and friend to many. She...
Steve M. Gorski
Jul 20, 2020
Steve M. Gorski born May 24, 1958 passed away July 20, 2020. Beloved husband of Bruce Ladin; dearest brother of Stanley (Jennie); dear uncle of Bob (Kathy); great-uncle to Asher. Funeral services were held private.
John Kahr
Jul 15, 2020
John Kahr, 89, husband to the late Marie, loving father of Chris Kahr; beloved brother to the late Herman Kahar and the late Susan Johnson; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Lying in State, Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10:00 a.m., at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 4646 N. Austin Ave., Chicago. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For...
Robert L. Panzke
Jul 13, 2020
Robert "Bob" Lewis Panzke, born September 24, 1950, at rest July 13, 2020, age 69; beloved husband of Brenda Kujawski-Panzke; loving father of Velvet, Carrie, Carla, Erica, and Bubba; cherished grandfather of Lauren, Olivia, Chandler, Jacob, John, Emily, Olivia, Samantha, Malory and Brian Jr.; dear son of the late Raymond W. and Virginia H. Panzke; dearest brother of Thomas...
Joseph Stanley Kosowski
Jul 7, 2020
Joseph Stanley Kosowski age 73, beloved son of the late Stanley and Dorothy; loving brother of Michael; fond cousin of the late Mary Lee Kosowski. Lying in state Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:30 A.M. until time of Mass 11 A.M. at All Saints Cathedral 9201 West Higgins Road, Chicago IL 60631. Interment All Saints Cathedral Parish Cemetery.
Joyce Brammer
Jul 3, 2020
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Joyce Brammer, age 87; beloved wife of the late Theodore "Toby"; loving mother of Donna, Pam and Sherry (John) Speciale; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Ronnie) Payton, Rebecca (Anthony) Robinson and Casandra Brammer (Alex) Alvarez; great-grandmother of Nicholas and Andrew Payton, Jonathan Clements, Abby and Tyler Robinson, Gabriel and Chloe Marin, Angel and...
Elaine H. Mathis
Jul 3, 2020
Elaine H. Mathis, nee Heuel; beloved wife of the late Robert M.; loving mother of Karen (John) Wisinski, Nancy (the late Patrick) McCoy and the late Richard D.; dear grandmother of Tracy Berman, Christine (Brian) Borgersen and the late John McCoy; great-grandmother of Nicole and Allison McCoy and Gianna and Alexis Berman; great-great grandmother of Tegan. Visitation, Tuesday from...
Kathleen Breheny
Jun 28, 2020
Kathleen Breheny, 70, of Chicago, passed away peacefully June 28, 2020. She is the beloved wife of John; the cherished daughter of the late Eileen and late John Shea; and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home...
Robert P. Kasper
Jun 28, 2020
Robert P. Kasper, 85, beloved husband of the late Johanna; cherished brother of Edward, Rose Marie, and Barbara Jean; and loving uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and 12 brothers and sisters.
Visitation Thursday July 2, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kolbus – John...
Victorine Beckles
Jun 25, 2020
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The death has occurred of Vickie Beckles (nee Chase) on June 25 th 2020, peacefully in the wonderful care of Norwood Crossing, loving mother of Gavin, Tia and Tisha, sister of Stella, Patsy, Terry, Keith, Honey, Pam and the late Yvonne,...
Leontyna Krynski
Jun 23, 2020
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Leontyna Krynski, nee Krynska, age 88; beloved wife of the late  Jozef; loving mother Mary, Edward Henry (Nadia), Elizabeth (Adam) Slepowronski, Donna, Helen (Pablo) Felix, Wojciech and the late Alice; cherished grandmother of Jason (Megan), David, Valerie, Daniel (Krzysztofa), Diana (Diego), Matthew, Renee (Adam), Erik, Michael and the...
Kathleen Honan-Stege
Jun 22, 2020
Kathleen Honan-Stege, age 61, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of Rick Stege; loving daughter of the late Patrick and the late Ruth Honan; dear sister of the late Terry Honan, the late Robert Honan, Jean Stasiek and Patrick Honan; caring aunt of many nieces and nephews.
A private visitation...
Elena Beloiu
Jun 5, 2020
Elena Beloiu, nee Serafim; Beloved wife of the late Mihai; loving mother of Alexandru (Silvana); dear grandmother of Melissa. Visitation, Monday, 5 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL 60656. Lying in State, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. until time of Service, 12 p.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Romanian Orthodox Church 5406 N. Newland...
Patricia Rae Castle
Jun 1, 2020
Patricia Rae Castle, (nee Stein) Age 81, Died peacefully at home June 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Vernon. Cherished mother of Daniel (Donna), Ronald (Bob Ecchevaria), Judith Castle-Papaeliou, Leslie Lopez (Robert Silenzi) and the late Craig. Fond sister of Sally Stein. Loving grandmother of Danny, Jason, Jeffrey, Kate, Kelley, Carl, Sara, Melanie,...
Faro J. Vitale
Jun 1, 2020
Faro J. Vitale, of Chicago, IL, passed away June 1, 2020, age 66; beloved father of Faro C.; cherished cousin of Benedetto, JoAnne, Paul and Venere; Faro is preceded in death by his parents, Faro and Josephine, and his brother Benedetto. Due to current mandate, funeral service and entombment at St. Adalbert Cemetery is being held privately. Please join...
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