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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Joanne B. Ehrlich

Joanne B. Ehrlich

Aug 30, 2019

Joanne B. Ehrlich, 88, beloved sister of Raymond (Jeannette ) Ehrlich, the late Kathleen Ehrlich; loving aunt of Robert (Cheryl) Ehrlich, Karen Sathoff, Alice Zyks, and Linda Cronin; and beloved aunt to 12 grand-nieces and nephews and 16 great-grand nieces and nephews. Lying-in-state, Sat. September 7, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church...

Norma J. Wright

Norma J. Wright

Aug 23, 2019

Norma J. Wright nee Cotton, 85, beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Wright; loving mother of William (Denise) Wright, the late Stephen M. Wright, and Jean Ann (Dominic) Vanderploeg nee Wright; cherished grandmother of Gregory M. (Lorelei Anderson) Codina; dear sister of Robert Cotton, Carol Sheridan nee Cotton, the late Dean Cotton, Dale Cotton, the late Donna Barbier...

Pedro R. Orozco

Pedro R. Orozco

Aug 22, 2019

Pedro R. Orozco, 77, of Chicago.

Visitation Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Prayers service Thursday, August 29, 2019 9:30 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Montrose Cemetery for interment.

Arthur Eugene Leblanc

Arthur Eugene Leblanc

Aug 14, 2019

Arthur Eugene LeBlanc, 62, of Chicago, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

He was born the son of Robert and Chloe LeBlanc on May 10, 1957, in Chicago, IL.

Arthur is survived by his brother Raymond LeBlanc and sister Victoria.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; and brothers...

Lauretta Uscian

Lauretta Uscian

Aug 6, 2019

Uscian, Lauretta, Age 91. Beloved mother of Paula (Joseph Johnson II), Daniel and John Michael Uscian (Paulette Struckman). Dedicated teacher of 25 years at St. Eugene School. Loved to travel, garden, take walks in nature, and view wildlife. Will be missed by many past students and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation Wednesday from...

Caroline Cassettari

Caroline Cassettari

Aug 5, 2019

Caroline Cassettari, age 101, beloved wife of the late Henry Cassettari; loving mother of James Cassettari, Ronald (Susan) Cassettari, and Dennis (Debbie) Cassettari; cherished grandmother of Dan Cassettari, Steven Cassettari, and Mitchell Cassettari. Lying-in-State, Tuesday, August 13, from 10 am until time of Mass 11 am at St Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham Chicago. In lieu of flowers memorials...

Lynn A. Cutler

Lynn A. Cutler

Jul 30, 2019

Lynn A. Cuitler, age 63, beloved daughter of the late Herman Cutler, Syril Cutler and step-daughter of Joe Roucka; loving sister of the late Sharon Boyd and the late Alan Sherman; devoted aunt to the late Darin Sherman; cherished friend to many. Lynn dedicated her life in a hospitality and hotel industry for over 40 years. She will be...

Geoffrey Scott Summers

Geoffrey Scott Summers

Jul 23, 2019

Geoffrey Scott Summers died in Chicago on July 23, 2019.  He was just thirty-three years old.

Born in Rockford and raised in Oak Park, he was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

His day job was as a paralegal.  But if ever there was a man for all seasons, it was...

Anna-Maria Mattis

Anna-Maria Mattis

Jul 19, 2019

Anna-Maria Mattis, age 35, beloved mother of Isaiah and Jasaih; loving daughter of Gwena and the late Ronald Mattis; cherished sister of Laura (Theodore) Papadakis, Raymond Knutsen, Michael Knutsen, and the late Emil Williams; dear niece of Irene (the late Robert) Lipinski, Beverly Maricci, Ken Williams, and Gilbert Williams; dear aunt to nieces and nephews. Visitation 10 am until...

Jadwiga Pokrywiecki

Jadwiga Pokrywiecki

Jul 13, 2019

Jadwiga Pokrywiecki, age 81 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mom of Elizabeth (Frank) Kenar, Stan (Anna) and Helen (Tom) Petritis; cherished Babcia of Jamie, Jackie, Kathi, David, Ryan, and Eddy; proud Pra Babcia of Elliot, Alexa, Vincenzo and Charlotte; dear sister of Genevieve (the late Walter) Walski. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews....

Rev. John C. Hergenrother

Rev. John C. Hergenrother

Jul 8, 2019

Fr. John C. Hergenrother, Born March 28, 1940; Ordained April 26, 1966

The Reverend John C. Hergenrother, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, died the evening of July 8, 2019 at the age of 79.

Father Hergenrother was Pastor Emeritus of St. Louise de Marillac Church in La Grange Park. His devoted pastoral...

Einar R. Gulbransen, Jr.

Einar R. Gulbransen, Jr.

Jun 7, 2019

Einar R. Gulbransen, Jr., age 92, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Hoppe) Gulbransen; loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather; cherished brother and uncle to many.

Donald W. Gilligan

Donald W. Gilligan

May 18, 2019

Donald W. Gilligan, age 83, U.S. Army Veteran; beloved husband of the late Patricia Gilligan; loving father of Michael Gilligan, Jean (Garrett) Gornicki, Thomas Gilligan, John Gilligan, and Timothy (Vicki) Gilligan; cherished grandfather of Robert Gilligan, Ryan Gilligan, Connor (Elizabeth) Gilligan, Brian (Claire) Gornicki, Jeanne Gilligan, Kyle Gilligan, Miranda Gilligan, Taylor Gilligan, Collin Gilligan and the late Kelly Gilligan;...

Dorothy Gajda

Dorothy Gajda

May 5, 2019

Dorothy Gajda age 92. Visitation Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 4 to 8 P.M. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home.

Sharon Lee Boyd

Sharon Lee Boyd

May 1, 2019

Sharon Lee Boyd nee Cutler, age 68, beloved wife of the late Carl Boyd; loving daughter of the late Herman Cutler and Syril Roucka; cherished sister of Lynn Cutler and the late Alan Sherman. She was a great friend to many and had a wonderful zest for life. She will be missed by many. Interment private. For more information...

Charles "Sid" V. Sidrevics

Charles "Sid" V. Sidrevics

Apr 29, 2019

Charles "Sid" V. Sidrevics, Age 88, proud Army Veteran.  Beloved husband of 56 years to Wanda; Loving dad of Kathleen (John) Forlow, Matthew (Lisa) and Lisa Ann Tomlinson; Cherished grandpa of Kayleigh (Kevin) Wonch, Emma Forlow, Kyle Tomlinson, Andrew Forlow and Brett Tomlinson.  Visitation Friday, May 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. to the time of Service 12:30 p.m. at Kolbus-John...

Helen M. Stryczek

Helen M. Stryczek

Apr 27, 2019

Helen M. Stryczek nee Ciurus, age 98, beloved wife of the late Frank, Sr.; loving mother of Frank, Jr. (the late Sue), Allen (Suzanne), Mike (Kathy), Paul (Diane), Ken (Sonya), and May Beth (Russell) Corpolongo; cherished grandmother of 15; dear great-grandmother of 16. Lying –in-State, Friday, May 3, from 10 am until time of Mass 11 am at Immaculate...

Stephanie Kolman

Stephanie Kolman

Apr 22, 2019

Stephanie Kolman, of Chicago, passed away April 22, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late John S.; Loving mother of John (Maribeth), Linda (Bob) and Thomas CPD (Michele).  Proud grandmother of Michael CPD and Krysta.  Funeral Prayers Friday April 26, 2019 10:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago.  Visitation Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to...

Dorothy J. Phillips

Dorothy J. Phillips

Apr 14, 2019

Dorothy J. Phillips, age 94 , beloved wife of the late Matthew; loving mother of Walter, and Beverly (Jeff) Parypinski; cherished grandma of , Mallory (Marc) Dahlquist and Joanna (Jake Kaplan) Parypinski; proud great grandma of Jackson Dahlquist. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends at Sunrise. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to JDRF...

Maryann Mikrut

Maryann Mikrut

Apr 4, 2019

Maryann Mikrut, age 77, passed away April 4, 2019; Beloved wife of the late Ronald Sr.; Loving mother of Jeff (Kelly), Sindy (William) Tullio, Ron Jr. (Dr. Astrid) and the late Sharon (Joe) Rice; Cherished grandmother of Colleen, Erin, Stephanie and Stella; Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, April 12th, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral...

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