Obituaries

May 28, 2020

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Barbara Joyce, nee Walsh, age 84; native of Derryrush, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Michael Joyce; loving mother of Gerald (Catherine) Joyce and Marie (Andrew) Campbell; cherished grandmother of Claire, Brigitte and Emma Joyce, Owen and Charlotte Campbell; dearest sister of Bridie, Kathleen and preceded in death by...

May 27, 2020

Puchmelter, Dorothy M., Beloved wife of the late George. Devoted mother of Charlene (Kenneth) Kuhnlohe, Suzanne (Jeffrey) Johnston, and George N. (Alisa) Puchmelter. Cherished grandmother of Dawn, Natalie, Brittany and Michael. Great grandmother of six. Dorothy worked as manager of Wieboldt's, then Main Street and Kohl's, over 50 years combined. A loving wife of 66 years, mother, grandmother and...

May 21, 2020

Lorainne F. Schaefer, 92, beloved daughter of August and Susie Schaefer. Services were private, Lorraine was laid to rest at Union Ridge Cemetery.

May 18, 2020

Patricia M. Zubinski nee Mohr, 94, cherished wife of the late Peter Zubinski; beloved mother of Paul (Barbara), the late Beth (James) Heidel, Laura (William) Plank, and Tony (Rita); dearest grandmother "Mima" of Peter, Marie, Daniel (Katherine), Kenneth (Allison), Patricia (Milton), Ian, Alyssa, Kristyn, William, and Joseph; loving great-grandmother of Bennett, Nolan, Grace, and future Baby Green; devoted sister...

May 18, 2020

Judith Ann O'Hayer, 73, loving wife of the late Daniel; beloved mother of William (Laura) and the late Patricia; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Kelly (Seth), Amanda, and Shealyn; devoted sister of the late Carol; adored friend to Chris Stergios and the late Christine Shults. Services will be private. Judith will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial...

May 9, 2020

Michael McFee, "Mike" age 55, beloved son of the late Daniel McFee and Kitty (Richard) Stailey; loving brother of Kathy (nee McFee) (Tai) Matlin and Chrissy (Larry) Lang; father of Sammantha Kadisak; dear uncle of Theodore Matlin. Forever soulmate to Karen Schmidt. Will be missed by many dear friends. A Life Celebration will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020...

May 8, 2020

Teresa 'Terri' Ellen Carpinelli, nee Dahlke; Former loving spouse of the late Ralph; beloved mother of Mike (Pam), Scott (Paula) and Steve (the late Linda) Carpinelli; devoted grandmother of Ally, Nick, Gina, Mike, Johnny, James, Veronica and Ava; dearest sister of Joan (the late Hank) Rosenblatt and Izzi (Ken) Knapcik; cherished aunt of Deeda (Tim) Carlson, Laura (Pat) O'Gara,...

Apr 13, 2020

An Ja Park passed away April 13, 2020.  Beloved wife of Chong Rok; Loving mother of Jacob and David; Dear Grandmother of Benjamin, Victoria, Sabrina and Jacqueline; Cherished sister of Kuk Kil Kim, Kyung Un Lee and Pil Uk Lee and aunt to many.   Visitation Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home and interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines Private.  For...

Apr 3, 2020

Marcella Poduch, age 97, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, April 3 rd . She was born in Norway, MI to Theresa and Louis Massa on April 29, 1922. Marcella married Michael Gotz in 1941; he passed away in 1969. Marcella later married Chester Poduch who preceded her in death in 1991. Marcella is survived by...

Apr 3, 2020

Joseph John Zielinski, 89, sixty-year resident of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3 rd , 2020 in his home with loved ones by his side.

Beloved husband of the late Rita Josephine, nee Walsh; loving father of the late Joseph (Donna), Robert Thomas (Helena), James, Diane (Jay) Evans,...

Apr 2, 2020

Mary Catherine Pulizze (nee Pentimone), age 97, beloved wife of the late Andrew (Hank) Pulizze, passed away Thursday, April 2 nd , 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Loving mother of Annette Pulizze (Beaudry), Peter (Pam) Pulizze, Catherine Egerton, and Barbara Wigginton.

The daughter of the late Gerardo and Maria Pentimone.

Treasured...

Mar 25, 2020

Bridget A. Curry nee McTeague, Retired CPD, 75, beloved wife of the late Richard J. Curry, Retired CPD, loving mother of John T. CPD (Megan CPD), Caty (Eddie) Hansen, and Michael W. CPD (Kelly OEMC); dearest grandmother of Michael R., Richard, Michael E., Shannon, Bridget, Madelin, Bob, Grace and John; cherished "mom and grandma" of Richard, Haley, and Caty...

Mar 6, 2020

Christine Shults nee Brumleve, age 74, of Chicago passed away at home on Friday, March 6, 2020. Loving mother of Craig Shults; former wife and best friend of JD Shults; cherished daughter of the late William and the late Simone Brumleve; dear sister of the late Michael (Karen) Brumleve, the late Valerie (the late Dale) Samuelson; fond aunt of...

Mar 4, 2020

Jerome R. Moore, age 89 beloved husband of the late Lorraine; loving dad of John (Annette), Karen (Walter) Naliwajko; cherished grandpa of James (Michelle), Pamela (Richard) Phillips, Adam and Ashley; proud great grandpa of Cadence, Emily, Jackson, Annie and Lilly. Visitation Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:30 A.M. until time of prayers 10:15 at Kolbus – John V. May...

Mar 3, 2020

Ann M. Posch, Born April 25, 1933, at Rest March 3, 2020; beloved daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Paula Posch; dearest sister of Frank Jr. (Stacy), the late Paul (the late Anne) and the late Mary (the late Joseph) Reiss; fond aunt of many.  Funeral prayers and interment private at St. Adalbert Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Kolbus-May...

Mar 3, 2020

Martin J. Arens age 71, beloved husband of Violet; loving brother of William (Diana), Alice (John) Blomquist, Gerard (Ellen), John (Terri), Michael (Sandy), Rosemary (Tom) Erler and the late Mary Angela; cherished uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.  Dedicated partner of The House of Hansen for 44 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Women's...

Feb 28, 2020

Katie Pellegrino, at rest February 28, 2020, Age 99; beloved aunt and great-aunt of many.  Visitation, Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 12 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL. Please omit flowers.  For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Feb 25, 2020

Joy Ann Barth, age 82, of Hemet, CA, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25 th , 2020, at home, surrounded by family and friends who loved her.  Joy was the daughter of the late Anthony and Teresa (Villani) Barth and the sister of the late Anthony Jr and Ronald (Marilyn) Barth. She graduated from Trinity...

Feb 18, 2020

Daniel M. Szewczyk, age 39. Beloved son of Geraldine & George Hannan; loving brother of John (Chrissy), Michael and George Jr., cherished uncle of Ryan and Johana Mae. Will be missed by many aunts, uncles and friends. Visitation Friday, February 28, 2020 from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday,   11 A.M. at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral...

Feb 17, 2020

Ruth Pasturczak nee Schneider, age 92, of Chicago passed Monday, February 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Pasturczak; loving mother of Sharon (William) Homrig and Gayle (Donald) Rotermund; cherished grandmother of Sean (Tom Luanviphat) Homrig, Carl (Laura) Rotermund and Corinne (Brad) Garner; dear great grandmother of Piper, Heidi and Gretchen Rotermund.

Ruth was a lifelong...