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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Linda C. Scheibel

Linda C. Scheibel

Mar 27, 2018

Linda C. Scheibel, 65, of Homer Glen, suddenly, March 27, 2018.  Beloved wife of James R.; loving mother of Shelley (Chris) Oliva and Laura (Joe) Fry; stepmother of Elizabeth (Scott) Bort and Julie (Brett) Monnard; cherished grandmother of Emma Fry and Lukas and Skylar Bort; dearest sister of Louis (Jan), Steven and David (Cheryl) Chatroop and Karen (David) Mohring;...

John W Bielaszewski

John W Bielaszewski

Mar 24, 2018

John W. Bielaszewski, age 58. Loving son of late Walter Bielaszewski and Mary Bielaszewski . Loving brother of Kathleen (Daniel) Herrin. Dear Uncle of William and Claire Herrin. Fond relative and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, March 27, from 4-9 pm; Funeral prayers Wednesday, March 28, 11:15 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Procession...

Maria R. Nickel

Maria R. Nickel

Mar 9, 2018

Nickel, Maria R. Loving mother of Don. Cherished sister of Anna, Vincent (Ann) and Paul (Lulu) Nickel. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Wednesday 6 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Private.

Nancy Ruth O'Quinn

Nancy Ruth O'Quinn

Mar 7, 2018

Nancy O'Quinn, age 74, loving daughter of Frances and the late Richard Showalter; beloved mom of Carol (Michael) Tedesco; cherished cousin and friend to many.  Visitation Tuesday March 13, 2018 from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Service 8 P.M. Interment private.

Douglas A. Lewis

Douglas A. Lewis

Feb 19, 2018

Douglas A. Lewis, age 58, of Chicago, IL. Passed away February 19, 2018, under the loving care of his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Cheryl; loving children Lisa (Larry) Aikin, Jessica Lewis and Joshua Lewis; cherished grandfather of Cailey and Alexa. Born in Chicago, IL on July 28, 1959 to Delores and Luis who preceded him...

Lorraine York

Lorraine York

Feb 19, 2018

Lorraine York, age 95, Passed away February 19, 2018 in Lecanto, Florida.  Lying in State, Monday, April 2, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago from 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL.  For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

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Sharon C. Hudak

Sharon C. Hudak

Feb 11, 2018

Sharon C, Hudak nee Winter, age 70, beloved wife of Michael J.; loving mother of Michelle, Shari (Patrick) Kelly, Mikey and John (Monica); cherished grandmother of Kristi, Staci, Kelli, Ashley, Jack, Matthew, Justin, John, Jr. and the late John. Family and friends to meet Tuesday, February 13, 11 am at St Adalbert Cemetery office, 6800 N Milwaukee Ave., Niles. 847-647-9845. ...

Barbara Ann Miller

Barbara Ann Miller

Feb 9, 2018

Barbara A. Miller nee Kriss of Chicago Illinois, age72; beloved wife and best friend of the late Ronald Miller; loving sister of the late Dorothy (Justin) Suzek, late Audrey (Edward) Czech and late Marilyn (the late Daniel) Malawski; cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews; dear friend to many. Funeral service and interment private.

John Faleni

John Faleni

Feb 8, 2018

John Faleni "The Mayor of Sayre", age 98, beloved husband of the late Norma; loving father of Brian (Alyce) and the late John; cherished grandfather of Lauren (Bryan) Anderson, Sarah (Matt Marek) Faleni, Matthew Faleni and Kristin Faleni; dear great-grandfather of Riley Anderson; dearest brother of Phil Faleni, the late Louise Laman and the late Joe Faleni; fond uncle of...

Stella Gajda

Stella Gajda

Feb 6, 2018

Stella Gajda nee Dusza, age 96, life long resident of Chicago, Illinois, earned her final angel wings on February 6, 2018. She loved and trusted in her Lord and is now celebrating in His presence with family & friends. Stella was born on March 6, 1921 the fourth of five siblings born to the late Louis & Pauline (Smalec) Dusza....

Alfred Wrobel

Alfred Wrobel

Jan 31, 2018

Alfred Wrobel, age 89; beloved husband of Sherry; loving stepfather of Stephen Rizzo; preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; cherished uncle of many; proud US Army, Korean War, Veteran and member of V.F.W. Post 3579.  Visitation Monday 4 to 8 p.m.   Funeral Service, Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago.   Interment St....

Patricia J. O'Donnell

Patricia J. O'Donnell

Jan 31, 2018

Patricia J. O'Donnell, nee Griffin, age 87; beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Thomas (Mary) and the late Joseph; dear grandmother of Madeleine, Liam and Margaret; dear sister of Genevieve (the late William) Wagner and the late Mary Griffin. Visitation Saturday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago...

Patricia Bialasik

Patricia Bialasik

Jan 25, 2018

Patricia Bialasik, age 79, beloved wife of 56 years to Gordon; loving mother of Susan (Rev. Charles) Zawistowski, Sandra (Juan) Mir and Glen Bialasik; proud grandmother of Andrew and Matthew, Laura and Mark, Emily and Ashley. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society or Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated. Memorial gathering 10 A.M. until time of Mass, 11...

John H. Schneider

John H. Schneider

Jan 22, 2018

John H. Schneider, "Once a Marine always a Marine", Beloved husband of Phyllis of 72 years. Devoted father of John Schneider and the late Barbara Snyder. Father in law of Dennis. Loving grandpa of five and great grandpa of eight. Cherished brother of Selma Navin. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state, Saturday, January 27 at 10:00...

Donald Meyer

Donald Meyer

Jan 22, 2018

Donald Meyer, age 62; beloved son of the late Ernest and Dorothy; loving brother of Donna (Steve) Kramer and William (Kim); cherished uncle of Ken Kramer, Julie Lebherz, William Meyer Jr. and Jennifer (Dave) Frattarelli; dearest family friend Carol Kentgen.  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, February 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. ...

Freda Irene Pierce

Freda Irene Pierce

Jan 18, 2018

Freda Irene Pierce, nee Cottrell, born in Cardiff, South Wales, England on June 6, 1926. Freda was the first child of Ann, nee Matthews, and John Cottrell. The first grandchild on both sides, followed by her siblings Terry and Maureen. Much loved by all. During the Second World War,  Freda worked in a munitions factory. Her daily duties included...

Henry Radom

Henry Radom

Jan 5, 2018

Henry Radom, age 89, beloved husband of the late Antonie; loving father of Michael (Janet) Radom, Cynthia (Michael Wolske) Mayer and James (Megan) Radom; cherished grandfather of Samuel, Matthew (Vanessa), David, Brittany, Lily, Gracie and Ava; dear great-grandfather of Myles, Vivian and Anabella. Visitation Monday, January 8, from 10 am until time of service 12 pm at Kolbus-John V....

Edwin Paul Hinsch

Edwin Paul Hinsch

Jan 3, 2018

Edwin Paul Hinsch, age 83, beloved husband of Dianne; loving father of Laura (Michael) Labriola and Michelle (Clark) Prickett; cherished grandpa of Lilia, Reid, Grady and Declan; dear friend to many. Visitation Saturday, January 6, from 10 am to 12 pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Procession to Union Ridge Cemetery. For more...

Kenneth Best

Kenneth Best

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth Best, Age 96, U.S. Army, Veteran. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Barbara; loving father of Sandra, Dennis, Jerome (Deborah), Timothy and the late Bruce; devoted grandpa of Kenneth (Ursula) Bachara, John Bachara, Deana Ritner, Elizabeth Best, Rachele Best, Jerome Best, and Theresa Best; proud great grandpa of John III and Jeremy Bachara and 18 others; dear...

Marilyn A. Kossak

Marilyn A. Kossak

Dec 22, 2017

Kossak, Marilyn A., Loving daughter of the late Walter Sr.  (Mildred) Romanczak. Loving Mother of Mark (Lynn) Kossak, Cherished Sister of Dennis (Patricia) Romanczak, Barbara Romanczak and the late Walter Romanczak Jr. Fond Aunt of Christine Norris and Michael Dziedzic. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday,  9:15 a.m., at Kolbus-John V. May 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,  Chicago to...

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