Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Marianna Tomal
Mar 14, 2019
Age 93 of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Josef; Loving mother of Wladyslaw(Christina), Anna(Stan)Pokrywiecki and the late Mary Wilczek; Dear grandmother of five, great-grandmother of eight and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Prayers Monday 9:30 am to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am. Interment Maryhill...
Paul G. Bowers
Mar 14, 2019
Paul G. Bowers, Beloved son of the late Thomas and the late Mary (nee Matkovich); cherished brother of Sharon (Herbert) Bass; fond nephew of the late Lucille, Ann, Elizabeth, Jack, Nick, Mike and Dominick Matkovich and Joe, Jim, Bill, Rose and Elizabeth Bowers; fond friend and cousin of many. Visitation, Monday. 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at...
Mary Louise Tremblay
Mar 13, 2019
Mary Louise Tremblay, nee Halla; born June 7, 1933, at peace March 13, 2019; age 85; beloved wife of Robert J. Tremblay; loving mother of Thomas (Leslie), James and John Sr. (Angela); dearest grandmother of John Jr., Mary Margaret, Robert James, Nicholas Robert and Matthew; great-grandmother of John III and Charlie; fond sister of Patricia (the late Frank) Weidinger,...
Sam R. Pignataro
Mar 11, 2019
Sam R. Pignataro, age 87 of Chicago, Veteran of the U.S. Army Korean War, passed away March 11, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Sandra; Loving father of Richard (Carmella), Joseph, Eugene (Denise) and Anthony (Pricila); Cherished grandfather of Eric and Sophia and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00...
George J. Treder
Mar 8, 2019
George J. Treder, age 89, beloved husband of Florence nee Miezio. Devoted father of Karen (Bill) Haworth, Peggy Kennedy, Steve (Tricia) and Jerry (Kris). Loving son of the late Max and the late Marge. Cherished grandfather of 9. Great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of the late Herbert and the late Russell. Fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday,...
Janet Jannotta Dietz
Mar 8, 2019
Dietz, Janet Jannotta loving wife of David. Devoted mother of Matthew and Madeline (Brian) Berlinger and step-mother of Michelle (Marc) Diaferio. Cherished step-grandmother of Jacob, Morgan and Alexandra. Beloved sister Maria (Timothy) Gray, Laura (Ronald) Schmuck and the late Bartley Brown. Beloved former wife of Peter Jannotta. Dear cousin of Susan Maynard. Cherished aunt and cousin of many. Memorial...
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.
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