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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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.
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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...
Barbara Joyce
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...
Dorothy M. Puchmelter
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...
Lorraine F. Schaefer
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.
Patricia M. Zubinski
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...
Judith Ann O'Hayer
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...
Michael Mcfee
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...
Teresa Ellen Carpinelli
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,...
An Ja Park
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...
Marcella Poduch
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...
Joseph John Zielinski
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,...
Mary Catherine Pulizze
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.
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Bridget A. Curry
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...
Christine Shults
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...
Jerome R. Moore
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...
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