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Ptack P. Dorothy

Ptack P. Dorothy

Dec 7, 2018

Ptack, Dorothy P. nee: Gallina. Loving wife of the late James. Cherished mother of Judy (Gregg) Mangialardi. Devoted grandmother of Michael (Katelyn) and Alison Mangialardi. Fond sister and aunt of many. Visitation Monday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham Ave., Chicago. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Rainbow...

Loraine B. Barczuk

Loraine B. Barczuk

Dec 2, 2018

Loraine Barczuk, age 90, beloved wife of the late Edwin Barczuk; loving daughter of the late Alex and Stella Betley; cherished sister of Al Betley, Darlene Magic, the late Martin Betley, the late Jeanette Oszakewski, the late Adeline Schreiber, the late Dolores Betley, the late Patricia Morris and the late Ronald Betley; dear aunt and great-aunt to many. She...

Kevin J. Geraghty

Kevin J. Geraghty

Nov 27, 2018

Kevin J. Garaghty, age 54, beloved husband of the late Anne Gerathty; loving father of Kevin Jacob Geraghty; cherished brother of Laura Geraghty, Sean Geraghty, Brian Geraghty and Tracy Geraghty; dear son of the late Kevin Patrick and Carol Geraghty; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many family and friends. Memorial visitation Thursday,...

Carmen Leiva

Carmen Leiva

Nov 27, 2018

Leiva, Carmen, of Spain. Devoted mother of Elena (Bruce) Carlson. Cherished grandmother of Mary-Elizabeth Carlson (John) Castellanos. Dear great-grandmother of Johnathon. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. until time of service, 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist- Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 E. Dempster, DesPlaines. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. 773-774-3232

Isabell M. Wilson

Isabell M. Wilson

Nov 4, 2018

Isabell Wilson, age 100. Cherished friend and will be missed by all who knew her at Central Baptist Village. Please omitt flowers donations can be made to, Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation  5310 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60646. or go to https://garridostrayrescue.org

Vivian C. Troxell

Vivian C. Troxell

Oct 28, 2018

Vivian C. Troxell (nee Bloechl) age 92, of Chicago. Passed away October 28, 2018. Loving wife of the late Robert H.; wonderful mother of Catherine (Mike O'Neal) Troxell, Therese (Craig) Jacobson, Roberta Troxell, Jeffrey (MaryAnn), Annette (Mark) Galbraith, Cecile (John) Petermann, Gerard (Marie) and James (Steff); cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt to many. In lieu of flowers donations...

Renee L. Pomierski

Renee L. Pomierski

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....

Sam Franco

Sam Franco

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...

Timothy M. Best

Timothy M. Best

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....

Jozef Krynski

Jozef Krynski

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...

Dorothy Evelyn Funsch

Dorothy Evelyn Funsch

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,...

Adolph F. Papish

Adolph F. Papish

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...

Evelyn A. Kulka

Evelyn A. Kulka

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,...

Rosemarie Gamble

Rosemarie Gamble

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,...

Eugenia Mosarski

Eugenia Mosarski

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...

George A. Keck

George A. Keck

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...

Marcella J. Cirese

Marcella J. Cirese

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,...

Marni Joell Mensching

Marni Joell Mensching

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...

Mark A. Brown

Mark A. Brown

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...

Frances Showalter

Frances Showalter

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...

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