Obituaries

Dec 2, 2017

Victor A. Banul, age 82, beloved son of the late Victor Banur, Sr. and Mary Banul; loving brother of Rita (Donald) Muller and Joan Banur; cherished uncle of Scott (Christine) Muller and Curtis (Natasha) Mueller; ; dear great-uncle of Many. Visitation Saturday, December 9, from 9 am until time of prayers 10:15 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...

Nov 30, 2017

Simmons, Larry J., Loving husband of Stephanie, nee: Dumont, devoted father of Terese (Rogelio Pagoada) Simmons, Renee (Josef) Mayer, Lisa (Mitch) Germaine, Elizabeth (David) Finnigan, Penny (Nick) Tremulis, and Jennifer (Ron Moller) Simmons. Cherished grandfather of Austin, Ashley, Alex, Stephanie, Delos, David, Karl, Fiona, Stephanos, Veronica, Electra, and Leopold. Great grandfather of George, Martin, and Lily. Fond uncle of...

Nov 29, 2017

Patricia A. Jankowski, age 86, beloved wife of Eugene Jankowski; loving mother of Jan (Steve) Murphy, Jean (Mike) Motta and Julie (Jim) Conroy; cherished grandmother of Candace Motta, Lauren (Geoff) Gursel, Sharon (Patrick) McInerney, Jennifer (Matt) Gannon, Bill Jennings, Caitlin Murphy and Kevin Murphy; dear great-grandmother of Austin Jennings, Connor Gannon, Jack Gursel, Ryan McInerney, Charlie Gursel, Luke McInerney,...

Nov 21, 2017

William C. McLean, age 78, beloved husband of 56 years to Judith, nee Perryman; Loving father of Roy(Janet), John, Michael(Amy), Daniel and Ketty(T.J.)Beale; Loving grandfather of six.  Visitation Saturday, November 25, from 9:00 A.M. to the Time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago.  Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.  In lieu...

Nov 19, 2017

Lawrence M. Keenan, age 67, beloved husband of 42 years to Helen Keenan; loving father of Robert Keenan and Katie Keenan; cherished son of the late John and Dorothy Keenan. Visitation Friday, November 24, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral Service Saturday, November 25, 11 am at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. In...

Nov 17, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Welch, beloved wife of the late Robert E.; loving mother of Eugene (Cathy) Graves, Edward (Carolyn) Graves and Diane (Brendon) Martin; cherished step-mother of Christopher (Marlene) Welch, Timothy Welch, Maureen (Michael) Spencer, Marguerite Bucalo and the late Della (Jerry) Jenkins; dearest grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 6.  Visitation, Monday, 9 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m.,...

Nov 12, 2017

Hazel Contreras, nee Noble, 51, native of Manila, Philippines; long time resident of Park Ridge, Illinois; passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was the proud and loving mother of Andy, Lance and Selena Contreras; step-mother of Danielle Contreras, beloved daughter of Fred and Deborah; dear sister of Mike and Leah. Hazel and her family moved to Chicago in...

Nov 2, 2017

Elfrieda G. Heim, age 95; beloved wife and daughter of Rudolf and Anna Jung. Visitation 9 A.M. until time service 10 A.M. November 15, 2017 at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home. Interment Irving Park Cemetery.

Oct 24, 2017

Anna Maria (Coia) Klicki, nee Nottari, 88 years old, of Sycamore, Illinois, beloved mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother passed away peacefully at DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she made her home in recent years.

Anna was born in Rome, Italy on July 14, 1929 and came to live in the United States in the early 1950's. She...

Oct 20, 2017

Joris, Roger R. Born in Saillon Switzerland. Loving husband of Lorraine Nee: Kwiatkowski. Devoted father of Renee (George) Tabet, Paulette (Jim) Calpin, Claudine (Ron) Childers, Norma and the late Kathleen Joris. Cherished grandfather of Aline, Elizabeth, George Tabet and Jarromy, Joseph Childers. Fond brother of Laurette and the late Lucie and Gene. A Funeral Mass will be held on...

Oct 17, 2017

Stephanie A. Kaminski, age 96, beloved daughter of the late Stanley Kaminski and Mary, nee Wojtas; loving sister of the late Walter (Dolores Staniec and Valentine Sikora)Kaminski, John (Irene) Kaminski, Joseph Kaminski and Rose Kaminski; cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Friday, 9 A.M. at Kolbus...

Oct 5, 2017

Richard "Dick" M. Wright, age 88, U.S. Army, Veteran Korea. Beloved husband of Norma Wright; loving father of William L. (Dee) Wright, Jean Ann (Dominic) Wright and the late Stephen M. Wright; cherished grandpa of Gregory M. (Lorelei) Codina; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 9 pm; funeral prayers Tuesday 10:15 am...

Oct 5, 2017

Elaine A. Taraszka Age 87, beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Gerard (Marie) and the late Thomas; cherished grandmother of Jeff (Janell), Jill (Ryan) Fromm, Samantha, Robert and Chris; Great grandmother of five; fond sister in law and aunt of many. Visitation Monday from 9 A.M. until time of prayers, 10:30 A.M. at Kolbus – John V....

Oct 2, 2017

Katya Roesler nee Volk, age 95, beloved wife of the late Walter Roesler; loving mother of William (Linda) Roesler and Harry (Marie) Roesler; cherished Oma of Claire and Hayley; dear sister-in-law of Meta Fischer and Gretl Roesler; fond aunt of Regina, Hans, Michael, Renate, Harry, Erika, Ingrid, Peter, Robert and Gerry. Visitation Sunday, October 8, from 3 to 8...

Sep 30, 2017

Angeline Russin, nee Barud; beloved wife of the late William; cherished mother of William (Christina); dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Friday, 10 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Brookdale Pleasant Prairie, Brookside Care Center...

Sep 27, 2017

Frances M. Drucker "Sis", nee Exarhos; beloved wife of LeRoy J.; loving mother of Mark (Donna), John and Eric; dearest grandmother of Cheryl, Derek and Taylor. Visitation, Sunday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu...

Sep 24, 2017

Age 92, of Chicago.  Visitation Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home  6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago.  Prayers Saturday 9:00 AM to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 9:30AM.  Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.

Sep 24, 2017

Marie E. Tullio, nee Laspety, age 80; beloved wife of the late Stephen; loving mother of Katherine, Anthony (Angela) and William (Sindy); cherished grandmother of John, Alyson, Megan, Stefania and Stella; dear sister of Patricia (Costas) Gerousis and the late Ann (the late John) Patterson; sister-in-law of Laurene (Ralph) Szwedo and John (the late Kathleen) Tullio; fond aunt of...

Sep 19, 2017

Hamilton, Ashley L. Loving wife of John Hamilton. Devoted mother of Avery. Cherished daughter of Kent Krefft and Kristin Blyth. Loving sister of the late Nicole Blyth. Fond daughter in law of Johnny (Janet) Hamilton. Visitation Saturday 10-3 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Interment...

Sep 19, 2017

Beloved Wife of the late Gil Hong; Loving Mother of Dong Hee(Dr. Hee Man)Song, Deborah(Mu Jung)Kim, Dong Kyu(Soon Nam)Kim, Dong Sun(Byung In)Choi, Benjamin(Min Jung)Kim; Cherished Aunt of Br. Mario Dong Jin Kim and dear Grandmother  of many.  Visitation Friday from 7:00 PM to the time of Prayer Service 8:00 PM at St. Andrew Kim Church.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday...