Obituaries

Oct 14, 2018

Pomierski, Renee L. "Nay Nay" age 73. Called home to God on October 14, 2018. Renee often expressed her gratitude to God for wonderful parents, brother, sister, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was thankful also for many close and dear friends who remained faithful to her from the time of her childhood to her last moments on earth....

Oct 5, 2018

Sam Franco age 93 born on October 19, 1924 passed away on October 5, 2018 at his home Chicago, Illinois. Sam, beloved husband of the late Rose, loving father of Dave (Mary) Franco, Barbara Franco (John Roberts) and Angela Franco (Michael McCafferty); cherished grandfather of Anthony and Dawn. Sam served in WWII in the Army Air Corp Division for...

Oct 5, 2018

Timothy M. Best, "Timmy" Age 59, beloved son of the late Barbara and Kenneth Best; loving uncle of Kenneth (Ursula), Johnny and Deana; cherished great uncle of John, Jeremy, Roy, Alex and Damien; dear brother to many. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:15 A.M. at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W....

Oct 2, 2018

Jozef Krynski, age 94; beloved husband of Leontyna, nee Krynska; loving father Mary, Edward Henry (Nadia), Elizabeth (Adam) Slepowronski, Donna, Helen (Pablo) Felix, Wojciech and the late Alice; cherished grandfather of Jason (Megan), David, Valerie, Daniel (Krzysztofa), Diana (Diego), Matthew, Renee, Erik, Michael and the late Edward Joseph; great-grandfather of William, Wyatt, Emma, Kai, Victoria and Addison; fond brother of...

Sep 22, 2018

Dorothy Evelyn Funsch nee Labolle, age 98, U.S. Navy Veteran, WWII Era, beloved wife of the late Lawrence William Funsch; loving mother of Lawrence Anthony (Salvina Locascio) Funsch, Suzanne (William J.) Tinen and the late Vincent Funsch; cherished grandmother of six; fond great-grandmother of five; dear sister of Vivian Yingling and the late Clarence Labolle. Visitation Tuesday, September 25,...

Sep 9, 2018

Adolph F. Papish, Beloved husband of the late Loretta M. Papish nee Sygnator; loving father of Bill (Ann); dear grandfather of Matthew and Kim; cherished great-grandfather of Rosa; fond uncle of Janet (Mike) Peters, Don (Sue) Jankowski, Gloria Papish, Christina Papish and Donna Schroder. Visitation, Friday, 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at All Saints Cathedral National...

Aug 30, 2018

Evelyn A. Kulka, nee Seidel, age 94, beloved wife of 67 years to her only love Casimir; loving mom of Lynn (Ronald) Ciezki, Cassandra (Michael) Vinci, Adrienne (Marlin) Hartman; cherished grandma of Lauren (Jon) Bivens, Stephany (Sean) Wojtczak, Jenna (Chase) Gibbs, Casey (Lauren) Ciezki, Lynsey (Bobby) Gunnells, Dana (fiancé David Peltz) Vinci, Taylor Hartman; proud great grandma of Eli, Nadia,...

Aug 30, 2018

Rosemarie Gamble, Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Robert, Steven, Susan and Sally; cherished grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of eight.  Visitation, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 9 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago.  Procession to follow for interment at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL In lieu of flowers,...

Aug 30, 2018

Eugenia Mosarski nee Francuz, age 93, beloved wife of the late George Mosarski; loving mother of Ursula Mosarski, Elizabeth (Derek) Berman and John (Deborah) Mosarski; cherished daughter of the late Jan and Ludmila Francuz. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, September 5, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral service Thursday, September 6, 11 am at...

Aug 26, 2018

George A. Keck, born October 11, 1935, at rest August 26, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Carol nee Florian; Devoted father of John (Jennifer) and Judi; Dearest grandfather of Jamie (Jon) Driebel and great-grandfather of Justin Jon Driebel.  George was an avid fisherman.  Visitation Thursday, August 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...

Aug 13, 2018

Marcella J. Cirese, nee Murray; Born September 20, 1918, at rest August 13, 2018; beloved wife of the late George S.; loving mother of James M. (Peggy), Sena (Gordon) Drawer, George T. (the late Diane), Marcella (Gerald) Knepper and Patricia (Robert) Peterson; dearest grandmother of Bradley (Tanya) Drawer, David (Rina) Drawer, Philip (Carrie) Knepper, Matthew (Nicole) Peterson, Beverly (Brandon) Richards,...

Aug 10, 2018

Beloved wife of Robert; Dear step-mother of Lisa and Sarah; Loving daughter of Helen and the late Gerald Michalek Sr.; Cherished sister of Gerald Michalek Jr. and Lisa Anderson; Cherished aunt of Amber Wesley and great-aunt of Kole Wesley.  Memorial visitation Saturday, August 25, from 10:00 a.m. to the time of Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church.  In...

Aug 6, 2018

Mark A. Brown, age 51, Beloved son of Joann (James Albert) Brown and the late John T.; Loving brother of John, Patty (George) Alex and the late Matt.  Cherished godfather of Victor and uncle of John, Katie, Meagan and Michael.  Memorial Visitation Thursday, August 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service 7:00 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May...

Jul 20, 2018

Frances Showalter, nee Durning, age 95, passed away July 20, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of the late Nancy O'Quinn; cherished grandmother of Carol (Michael) Tedesco; cherished aunt and friend of many.  Frances was a world traveler having visited more countries than she missed.  She was a passionate lover of dogs and owned a dog...

Jul 19, 2018

Mary F. Raffetto, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, died Thursday. She was 92.

Mary was the beloved wife of John E. Raffetto for 59 years. He passed away in 2011. She was the devoted mother of John C., the loving grandmother of Michael, and the mother-in-law of Kathy Bergen Raffetto.

Mary was a...

Jun 27, 2018

Evangeline Anna-Marie Diehl-Moza, Born into eternal life June 27, 2018; beloved daughter of Emily A. Moza and Shane Allen Diehl-Bremer.  Memorial Gathering, Friday, July 20, 2018 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago.  For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Jun 17, 2018

Roland J. Gills, Beloved father of Steven M. (Rebecca) Gills, Debra (Ronald R.) Gills-Larsen, the late Carol L. (Marc G.) Berkheimer and the late Gregory A. Gills; dearest grandfather of Zachary and Ronald (Lisa); dear brother of Shirley (the late Earl) Gretza and Daniel A. Gills; loving uncle of many.  Memorial Visitation, Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. with a Prayers...

Jun 16, 2018

Mary Scheel nee Shimchuk, age 96, beloved wife of the late Walter "Bud"; loving mother of Gary (Joan) and Tom (Sherry); cherished grandmother of Scott, Kate, Michael, Bradley and Lisa; fond great- grandmother of Hannah, Meredith, Grace and Wyatt; dear sister of the late Helen Peltz and Ann Russi. Visitation Wednesday, June 20, from 8:30am until time of service, 10...

Jun 12, 2018

Guadalupe Peralta, age 53, beloved daughter of the late Manuel and Francisca Peralta; loving sister of Pedro Peralta, Alfredo Peralta, Julia (Tony) Miranda, the late Diana Peralta and the late Rodolfo (Donna) Peralta; cherished aunt of Phillip, Manny, Melissa, Alfredo, Jr., and Samuel; fond great-  aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, June 15, from 4 to 9...

Jun 3, 2018

Bendig, Raymond J., age 84, of Chicago and, later, Niles. Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary Helen (nee Steen); loving father of Brian (Ruth), Raymond G. (Colleen), Alice (Robert Yedinak), and Marie (Carl Hays); proud grandfather of Cullan, Charlotte, Brigid, Christopher, Rory, Joseph, and Caroline; cherished son of the late Herman and the late Alice (nee Donohue); dear...