Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

June E. Brandt

June E. Brandt

Sep 13, 2025

June E. Brandt, 98, loving wife of the late Earl; devoted mother of Cheryl (the late Rick) McCauslin and Gary (Tina) Brandt; grandmother of Jason Mauro, Jeff Mauro, and Kevin McCauslin; great-grandma of Jake Heynis; loving sister, daughter, aunt, and friend of many.

Visitation will be held at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....

Elaine A. Heckler

Elaine A. Heckler

Sep 10, 2025

Elaine A. Heckler, age 95, of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Aunt of Glenn (Laura) Zaroski and Great Aunt of Diane (Steve) McGrath. Preceded in death by her beloved Sister Dolores Zaroski. Elaine was a member of St. Monica's Catholic parish in Chicago. Private service and internment to be held at Saint Adalbert Cemetery, Niles where...

Robert J. Tremblay

Robert J. Tremblay

Sep 9, 2025

FUNERAL MASS LIVE STREAM: CLICK HERE

Robert J. Tremblay, born November 28, 1935, at rest September 9, 2025, age 89; beloved husband of the late Mary Louise, nee Halla; loving father of Thomas (Leslie), James and John Sr. (Angela); dearest grandfather of John Jr., Mary Margaret, Robert James, Nicholas Robert and Matthew; great-grandfather of John...

John D. Mcwilliams

John D. Mcwilliams

Sep 2, 2025

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. Nee Griffin. Loving father of Kara McWilliams (Edward Bethishou). Dearest grandfather of Alex and Jacob Peterson and Jesse Bethishou. Cherished uncle of Wayne Miller.

Services and Interment private.

David R. Newhouse

David R. Newhouse

Aug 30, 2025

David Robert Newhouse, 79, of Norwood Park Township, passed away at home on August 30, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Chicago on November 11, 1945, David grew up in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1963. He served with pride on active duty until 1966 with Fighter Squadron 102. After returning to Chicago,...

Roberto Gonzalez Torres

Roberto Gonzalez Torres

Aug 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roberto Gonzalez Torres, age 48, who left this world far too soon. He was the beloved husband of Carleen Torres, and a cherished son of Roberto and Luz Gonzalez.

Roberto was a devoted brother to Juana, Marisol, Maribel, Hugo, and Juan Manuel, and a proud, loving uncle to many...

Irene E. Mcclarey

Irene E. Mcclarey

Aug 21, 2025

Irene E. McClarey, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 97, beloved wife and best friend of the late Charles W. McClarey; devoted mother of Mike and Ken (Cathy); loving grandmother of Benjamin (Amy) McClarey, Matthew (Brittany) McClarey and Sarah (George) Nicholson; proud great-grandmother of Eli, Emma, Alana, Mathias and expecting 2 additional beautiful grandsons this...

Joann Morris

Joann Morris

Aug 18, 2025

Joann Morris was in born Chicago and passed away peacefully in her sleep.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.  Born to the late Anthony and Carmela Giacalone.  Joann was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Marty Morris and siblings Louie, JuJu and Phyllis.  She is survived by her daughter, Carla and son-in-law Jim and...

Pedro Peralta

Pedro Peralta

Aug 7, 2025

Pedro A. Peralta "Pete", 69, devoted son of the late Manuel and the late Francisca; cherished brother of the late Diana Peralta, the late Rodolfo Peralta, Alfredo Peralta, Julia Miranda, and the late Guadalupe Peralta; devoted uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; and kind friend to many.

Pete enjoyed attending concerts, festivals, and strolls to...

Mary Lu Forte

Mary Lu Forte

Aug 5, 2025

Mary Lucille Forte "Mary Lu", 82, devoted daughter of the late Fred and late Congetta Forte, loving sister of Anthony (Denise) Forte and Nicholas (Lucy) Forte, doting aunt of four nieces and one nephew, treasured great-aunt to many grandnieces and grandnephews.

Mary Lu passed away after a brief illness on August, 5, 2025. Mary Lu was a...

Mary Rose Sullivan

Mary Rose Sullivan

Jul 27, 2025

Mary Rose Sullivan passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at age 83.

Mary is predeceased by her parents, Denis and Rosetta (Campbell) Sullivan, her older brothers, Cornelius, Denis and Daniel, brother-in-law Rod Erickson, sister-in-law Mary Lou (Burns), and nephew Jim Sullivan.

Mary is survived by her younger brother Richard (Charlene), dear sisters Ellen (James)...

Myrna Soriano Kuehl

Myrna Soriano Kuehl

Jul 27, 2025

Myrna Soriano Kuehl, the daughter of Gerardo and Leonila Soriano, born on December 16th, 1945, passed away on July 27th, 2025 at her residence in Harwood Heights, Illinois.  Myrna was married to Mark L. Kuehl in 1982 and is now survived by her son, Wade S. Kuehl, in addition to brothers, Gerardo and Omar Soriano and sister, Evelyn Bassig,...

Lorna P. Chapuis

Lorna P. Chapuis

Jul 15, 2025

Lorna Palmer Chapuis, loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the age of 96.

Born to Alan and Therese Palmer on May 24, 1929 in Chicago. A graduate of Loyola University in 1955, she had a fulfilling career as a teacher, including 19-years at St. Hilary in...

Chester E. Pirog

Chester E. Pirog

Jul 12, 2025

Chester E. Pirog, 70, devoted son of the late Czeslaw Pirog and the late Franciska Pirog nee Stolecki; cherished brother of Casimir Pirog and Robert Pirog; loving cousin of Marianne and Susanne both of Connecticut, Stanley Turkiewicz of Atlanta, and one uncle and numerous cousins in both Poland and Germany. Proud employee for over 38 years at Resurrection Hospital...

Julia A. May

Julia A. May

Jul 2, 2025

Julia A. May, 92, loving wife of Thomas P. May; beloved mother of Dan (Cheryl), Joe (Carol) and Maryann (Chris); cherished grandmother of Katie, Dan (Mary), Andrew (Sarah), Janine, Ben, Erik, Stephanie (Zach), Zach (Gabby), CJ (Lindsey) and Brian (Edith); devoted great-grandmother of Julia, Maggie, Selah, Maren, Finley, Christopher, Ryland, Holden, Lyzenna, Charlie, Evan, Laney and Foster; devoted sister...

William Ernest Meyer

William Ernest Meyer

Jun 30, 2025

William Ernest Meyer (Bill Sr.) loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30th, 2025.

Bill was born to Ernest and Dorothy Jean Meyer on June 16th, 1953, in Arlington Heights, IL.

He graduated from Maine West High School, and earned his C.P.A. at Loyola University. He married Kim in...

Marie Delphin

Marie Delphin

Jun 13, 2025

Marie Delphin, 76, of Chicago's Rogers Park, formerly of Cap-Haitien, entered into eternal life on June 13th 2025. Loving mother of Marjorie (Patrick) Louis, Lionel DuPrey Pierre Jean-Paul, Marie Jean-Paul, Pharo Jean-Paul, Gregory Jean-Paul, Ricardo Jean-Paul, and the late Rommel. Cherished "Gislene" and great grandmother and friend to many. Dear sister of Carole, Geuirlene, Daniel, Jude and preceded in...

Marilyn R. Brown

Marilyn R. Brown

Jun 8, 2025

Marilyn R. Brown, 81, loving wife of the late Robert "Bobby" Brown; devoted mother of Denise (Lance) Hundrieser; beloved daughter of the late Charlotte and the late Anthony Romano; loving sister of Nacy Romano, Ernie (the late Diane) Romano, Samuel (the late Barbara) Romano, the late Beverly (Leo) "Deedee" Maggio, the late Anthony Romano, and the late Joseph (Chris)...

Rosemary L. Poe

Rosemary L. Poe

May 10, 2025

Rosemary Drehobl Poe

Passed away on May 10, 2025, after a long illness. Rosemary was cherished by many for her thoughtful nature, unwavering devotion to her family, sharp attention to detail, and delightful sense of humor.

She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Poe and is survived by her loving children, Gary Poe...

Mary Ann Bieze

Mary Ann Bieze

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Ann Bieze, 91, loving wife of the late Herman "Bud"Bieze for over 35 years; cherished mother of Mary C. Bieze and Christine (Andrew) Fidone; treasured grandma of Eric Hedquist and bonus grandma of Carissa Fidone, William Fidone, and Alexis Fidone.

Services will be private, memorial donations in Mary's memory may be made to:

The...

Obituaries for Kolbus-May Funeral Home

Kolbus-May Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Chicago, Illinois along with all of Cook County, Illinois. With services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local Chicago, Illinois obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Kolbus-May Funeral Home posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.