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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Leroy W. Herrick

Leroy W. Herrick

Jan 19, 2020

LeRoy W. Herrick, age 95, of Chicago, passed away peacefully January 19, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Marilyn R.; loving father of Linda and William (Carol); dear grandfather of Robert, Luci (Stephen) Snowden and Andrew; cherished great-grandfather of Elizabeth and Benjamin; fond brother of the late Donald (the late Maureen) and the late James (Ann Marie); dearest uncle...

Tracy Warnock

Tracy Warnock

Jan 19, 2020

Tracy Warnock, age 42, Beloved daughter of Phillip Sr. (Linda) and the late Ella Ann; loving mom of Lisa Anna Marie Denk; cherished sister of Kristin and the late Phillip; favored granddaughter of the late Frances and Robert Warnock; dear cousin of Lisa Brundage, Jennifer Calabrese, Dia Coleman, Bob Warnock and Patrick Anderson. Tracy will be missed dearly by...

Mary "Dolores" Hogan

Mary "Dolores" Hogan

Jan 14, 2020

Mary D. "Dolores" Hogan, 93, beloved wife of the late John M.; loving mother of Patricia Brannon, William (Cherie), Elizabeth (Mike) Vitrano, and Thomas (Colleen); cherished grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; aunt to many nieces and nephews; and loving friend to many.

Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 11 AM at St....

Richard A. "Dick" Hunt

Richard A. "Dick" Hunt

Jan 7, 2020

Richard A. "Dick" Hunt, age 86, of Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lee Hunt nee Kapp; loving father of Tim (Hyunok Lim) Hunt, Jackie Hunt, Mary (Scot) Moeller; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Rachel (Charlie), Maxwell, Jessica, Jake and Mary; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dick was a proud Army...

Alice Marie Mescall

Alice Marie Mescall

Dec 25, 2019

On December 25, 2019, heaven's choirs gained another angel, Alice Marie Mescall, as she laid in her son's arms and peacefully took her last breath with loved ones at her side. Alice, age 86, is a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was born in County Leitrim, Ireland in June of 1933. She followed her older brother...

Patrick M. Murphy

Patrick M. Murphy

Dec 20, 2019

Patrick M. Murphy, long-term resident of Indianapolis, originally from Chicago, passed away December 20, 2019, age 59; father of Claire Murphy  (Daniel Cochran); brother of Kathleen (Dr. Benjamin) Broghammer and Timothy (Barbara) Murphy. Family and Friends to meet Saturday, July 18, 2020, 10:45 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Main Office, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, Graveside Service will...

Roberta H. Nesse

Roberta H. Nesse

Dec 17, 2019

Nesse, Roberta H., Loving mother of Roberta (Mark) Becker and Cameron (Linda) Nesse. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Barron, Laura, Mariah and Sierra. Devoted sister of Marian (the late George) Doering and the late Ruby Anderson. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL. Interment Acacia...

Mary Lee Kosowski

Mary Lee Kosowski

Nov 30, 2019

Mary Lee Kosowski, 74, passed away peacefully November 30, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Mary Jane Kosowski. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Cathedral Parish Polish National Catholic Church, 9201 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL

Phyllis R. Schneider

Phyllis R. Schneider

Nov 29, 2019

Phyllis Schneider nee Robertson, age 96, of Bensenville, IL passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John H. Schneider; loving mother of John Schneider and the late Barbara Snyder; mother-in-law of Dennis; cherished grandmother of five and great grandmother of eight; dear sister of twelve brothers and sisters; fond aunt of many nieces and...

William S. Haj

William S. Haj

Nov 27, 2019

William S. Haj, "Bill" age 71, U.S. Army, Veteran Vietnam. Beloved husband of 39 years to Mary, loving dad of Brett (Nevenka) and Erik, uncle sunshine to many nieces and nephews; fond brother-in-law and friend to many. Funeral Service private. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

William E. Suba

William E. Suba

Nov 21, 2019

William E. Suba, 96, proud Navy and World War II Veteran; beloved husband of the late Audrey; dear father of Kathleen A. (Charles) Firnsin and Michael (Antoinette); cherished grandpa of Charles (Sarah), Michael (Michelle), Meghan (Shea), Christopher (Maggie), Cody and Kendra; adored great-grandpa of 14; and uncle to Marlene, Pamela, and Gregory.

Visitation Tuesday, November 26, 2019...

Hollace "Holly" Concannon

Hollace "Holly" Concannon

Nov 13, 2019

Hollace "Holly" Concannon nee Kopke, age 75, beloved mother of Amy, Danny and Peggy (Michael) Orlandino ; loving grandmother of Ryan, Jody, Eric, Penny, and Jack; devoted daughter of Raymond and June Kopke; dear sister of Mary Jane Kopke, the late Raymond Kopke and the late David Kopke. Visitation Monday, November 18, from 3 to 8 pm; Funeral prayers...

Barbara L. Plummer

Barbara L. Plummer

Nov 7, 2019

Barbara L. Plummer, age 78; beloved companion of the late Carl Skalla; loving daughter of the late Charles and Grace Plummer; dear sister of Robert and the late June, Lois and 'Bud'; cherished aunt to Lynn (Scott) Zeman, Mark Nicholson, Tom Plummer and Emily Plummer; great-aunt to Brandon, Mark Jr., Charlie and Patrick; great-great aunt to Declan.  Visitation, Friday,...

Richard Floyd Kasper

Richard Floyd Kasper

Nov 1, 2019

Richard Floyd Kasper, US Navy Veteran, age 74, beloved husband of Rowena Q. Kasper; loving son of the late Floyd and Eva Kasper; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; cherished friend to many.

Comrade Richard Kasper entered into the service of our country on October 17, 1963 to defend, and yes, if need be to die...

Marie G. Kahr

Marie G. Kahr

Oct 28, 2019

Marie G. Kahr, nee Mauro; beloved wife of John; loving mother of Christopher; cherished sister Karen (Sal) Chereso and the late Louise (the late Richard) Podolski; dear aunt to many.  Lying in State, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10:30 a.m., at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 4646 N. Austin Ave., Chicago.  Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For information, Kolbus-May...

Edmund Strohschein

Edmund Strohschein

Oct 27, 2019

Edmund Strohschein, age 89; beloved husband of Irene; loving father of Manfred (Eileen), Lori , Elly and Kurt; cherished grandfather of Lisa (Jeffrey), Heather (John), J.T. (Christina), Anthony, Liam and Johanna; great-grandfather of Mason, Maddox and John III.  Visitation, Friday, 9 a.m. until time of Service 12 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.  Interment St. Luke...

Margaret Jane Carroll

Margaret Jane Carroll

Oct 21, 2019

Margaret Jane Carroll, age 89, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Paul, Nancy (Jeff) Bedore, and Linda (Greg) Young; cherished grandma of Paul (Morgan) Carroll, William Carroll, Aaron (Elizabeth) Bedore, Grace Bedore, Garrett, Owen, Daniel, Tess Young, and the late Courtney Carroll; proud great-grandma of Juliette and Landry Carroll, and Ezekiel Bedore. Lying-in-State Wednesday, October23, from...

Emily R. Healy

Emily R. Healy

Oct 20, 2019

Emily R. Healy, nee Palank; age 92.  Beloved wife of the late John P., retired CPD; loving mother of John F., CPD; dearest grandmother of Charles E. and Jacqueline V. Healy; dear sister of William G. (the late Eleanor) and the late John Palank.  Visitation, Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home...

Steven T. Stelmach

Steven T. Stelmach

Oct 10, 2019

Steven T. Stelmach age 65, beloved husband of 29 years to Cindy (nee Gallo); loving dad of Trevor and Ashlyn; cherished brother of Sheila (Robert) Ames; dear uncle and friend of many. Memorial gathering Sunday, October 20 th from 3 to 8 PM at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Please meet...

Luba Kohn

Luba Kohn

Oct 5, 2019

Luba Kohn (nèe Busel), 72, of Chicago, Illinois, at rest October 4, 2019. Beloved wife of Tibor for fifty-one years. Loving mother of David and Judi (Mark). Cherished grandma of Oliver (Kaliah) and 'Nana' of Logan. Dear sister of Lydia Busel and William Busel. Preceded in death by parents John and Valentina, and brothers Nicholas and Victor. A celebration...

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