Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
John W. Walsh
Mar 1, 2019
John W. Walsh, age 88, U.S. Air Force, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara (nee Marco); loving father of John (Margaret) Walsh, Kathryn Balaskovits, Patrick (Laura) Walsh and Kristine (Robert) Schultz; cherished grandpa of Sarah (Dan) Theberg, Jennifer Walsh, Brian Balaskovits, Melissa Walsh, Jason Balaskovits, Colleen Walsh, Kasey Walsh and Molly Walsh; proud great grandpa...
Teresita " Tessie" Sowa
Feb 25, 2019
Teresita "Tessie" Sowa, age 64, beloved daughter of the late Fructuoso Barcenas and Eulalia Abellaneda; loving sister of Evangeline (the late Renie) Embalzado, Aida (Christobal) Lo, Joseph Barcenas, Oscar (Letty) Barcenas, Renato (Ging) Barcenas and Jun (Rina) Barcenas; cherished aunt of Angelo, Renie, Carlo, Paulo, Brian, Stephanie, Brillo, Katrina, Justin and Jonathan; dear great-aunt to many nieces and nephews....
Sandra R. Dieball
Feb 22, 2019
Sandra R. Dieball nee Karall, age 75, beloved wife of Edward C. Dieball; loving mother of Kevin (Eileen) Dieball and Keith (Janet) Dieball; cherished grandmother of Michelle, Meagan, Paige and Cody; fond great-grandmama of Keyan and Addison; dear sister of Roland (Harriet) Karall and Patricia (Raymond) Laubsted. Visitation Wednesday, March 13, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral prayers Thursday,...
Lucille Clark
Feb 21, 2019
Lucille M. Clark, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Roy John; loving mom of Roy G. (Cheryl), Peter (Cherly), Donna (Michael) Anderson and the late Geraldine and Joseph; cherished grandma of Adrienne (Kenny) Bogle, Brian (Elizabeth) Clark, Steve (Kristy), Renne (Fiance John Phillips) Heather, Kimberely (Fiance Richard Kasper), Tiffany and the late Michael; proud great grandma of Conor...
Margarita Fonseca
Feb 18, 2019
Margarita Fonseca, Passed away at Avanti Wellness and Rehabilitation on February 18, 2019; beloved wife of the late George Rutherford and the late Sacarias Fonseca. Margarita was born on February 22, 1937 in Cochabamba, Bolivia, she later emigrated to live her life in Chicago, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Conrado Coca and the late Matilde Mercado; dearest sister...
Patricia A. Walenga
Feb 17, 2019
Patricia A. Walenga, (nee Grady) "Pat the Brat", age 67, beloved wife of the late Steve L., loving mom of Kristine (Taras) Tchoryk, Mickey (Ryan) Riley; will be missed by many furry friends and all her brats. Lifelong Troop Leader, Historian, and Master Trainer for GCNWI. Flowers are welcome or specific donations to the Girl Scouts Museum of Greater...
Jerry Ringa
Feb 12, 2019
Harry J. Ringa; Beloved husband of 59 years to Susan, nee Bricis; cherished father of Mark and Michele (Chris) Abram; dearest brother of Rita (the late Dan) Sadak; dear uncle of Steve, Lisa, Connie, Cynthia, Rita, Andy, John and the late Michael. Visitation, Thursday, from 9 a.m. until time of prayers at 12 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857...
Richard Najarian
Feb 11, 2019
Richard Najarian Jr., Born on July 13, 1932, At rest February 11, 2019, age 86; beloved husband of the late Jean; loving father of Sharon (David) Ibes and Gregory; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Brandon and Alexander; fond brother of Rosemarie Najarian and the late George (Darlene) Najarian; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. There wasn't a machine Richard...
Babs Theesfield
Feb 10, 2019
Babs Theesfield, Born August 28, 1939, At Peace February 10, 2019; beloved sister of Carol (James) Griffin and Gloria (the late James K.) Davis; dearest aunt of James (Jill), Steven (Sue) and Jeff (Mandy) Griffin and Jennifer K. Davis; great-aunt of Emily, Matt, Sean, Shane, Sara, Riley and Kayle. Services are private. In memory of Babs, donations to Almost...
Edward 'Doc Woz' Wozny
Feb 8, 2019
Edward 'Doc Woz' Wozny, age 88, beloved and devoted husband of 66 years to the late Lucille; devoted son of the late Leon and Adeline; loving father of James (Lydia) Wozny and Anna Wozny-Ramirez; cherished Nono of Patricia (Barry) Harris, Phillip, James and Kristopher (Ellen); dear brother of the late Leo and Therese Wnek, brother in-law of the late...
Ruth Werner
Feb 8, 2019
Ruth Werner, age 92, passed away February 8, 2019. Beloved mother of Walter M. Jr., Bonnie R. Schwebke, and Glenn W.; Loving grandmother of Jennifer Gates, Jason Schwebke, Glenn Jr., Matthew, Cassandra, Rachel and Wallace; Dear great-grandmother of Jadon Gates, Riley Gates, Alex Neal, Liam Halloran, Elena Halloran, Madeline, Jade Schwebke and Hudson Schwebke. Visitation Monday, February 18, from...
Patricia Katherine Montmarquette
Feb 2, 2019
Patricia K. Montmarquette, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away Feb. 2, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Lillian, nee Drexler; dear cousin and friend of many. Patricia was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers with her greatest devotion being to the Blackhawks. She was a season ticket holder, even...
Anna H. Tessner
Jan 27, 2019
Anna H. Tessner, Died peacefully on January 27, 2019, age 94; beloved wife of 63 years to the late Anthony; loving mother of Linda (the late John) Barnes and the late Daniel; cherished grandmother of Karen (Michael) Muir; adoring great-grandmother of Michael "Mikey" and Emma Muir; dearest sister of Joan Maurizio and the late Frances (the late Michael) Osesek;...
Lorraine G. Peterson
Jan 22, 2019
Lorraine G. Peterson, age 89, beloved wife of the late Charles Peterson; loving mother of Linda Jurczyk; cherished grandmother of Joshua Jurczyk; dear great-grandma of Madison Jurczyk. Everyone to meet at St. Adalbert Cemetery Office, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Friday, January 25, 11 am. For more information please call 773-774-3232.
James J. Koral
Jan 22, 2019
James J. Koral, age 65, beloved son of Gladys and the late Walter; husband to the late Bridget; forever soulmate of Dr. Robyn Barbiers; cherished brother of Gary (Donna) and Chris; dear godfather and uncle to many; will be missed by his beloved Eggo and many furry friends who left paw prints on his heart as well as neighbors/dog...
Helen J. Garon
Jan 7, 2019
Age 95, Visitation Tuesday from 4-8 pm. Prayers Wednesday 9:15 am to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzhiemers Association.
Dorothy L Schrot
Jan 4, 2019
Dorothy L Schrot nee Lorvig, age 95, beloved wife of the late Fred Schrot; loving mother of Karen (Okie) DeVilbiss and the late Paul Schrot; cherished grandmother of Kristen Anton and John Anton; dear daughter of the late Albert and Marie Lorvig. Memorial gathering Saturday, February 9, 2 - 4 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....
Raoul G. Adwan
Jan 3, 2019
Raoul Glen Adwan, Born May 14, 1942, At Rest January 3, 2019, age 76. Visitation will be held, Friday, January 11, 2019 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago and Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. ...
Dorothy A. Alexovich
Dec 27, 2018
Dorothy A. Alexovich, age 102, passed away Dec. 27, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Robert (Judy), David (Joanne) and the late Mary (Joseph) Warchol; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Luis) Espinosa, Jason (Kristen), Aaron (Ami Goff), Holly (Michael ) Ruge, Ariel, Molly (Derrick) Hubert, Kelly (Alex) Jameson and Kerry (Jake) Walley; fond great-grandmother of Petra,...
Gregory A. Lach
Dec 24, 2018
Gregory A. Lach, Age 49, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Chicago, passed away December 24, 2018. Beloved father of Tyler and Matthew; Loving son of Richard(Teresa) and Carole(John)Cifone. Memorial Visitation Sunday, February 10, from 3:00 p.m. to the Time of Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. For info....
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