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Gerie M. Jarosz

Gerie M. Jarosz

Sep 15, 2017

Gerie M. Jarosz, age 79. Beloved mother of Melanie (Lowell) Chavin, Greg Jarosz and Brian (Paula) Jarosz loving grandma of Brian (Sheyla) Jarosz, Angela (Roberto) Mondragon, Nathan Jarosz, Keith Jarosz, Kenneth Jarosz, Max Jarosz and Ashley Jarosz; cherished great-grandma of Robert Mondragon, Marilyn Mondragon, Kevin Mondragon, Angelica Mondragon, Anya Jarosz and Elijah Jarosz; dear sister of Jackie Jennings, Lu Morelli...

Helen Laftsidis

Helen Laftsidis

Sep 15, 2017

Helen Laftsidis, nee Hatzicostas, beloved mother of Sophia (Robert) Radlowski and John (Liliana) Laftsidis. Fun loving Yiayia of Emily Radlowski ( Matthew Stern) and Casey Radlowski, Lauren, Luke and Julia Laftsidis. Dearest sister of Lambrini (the late Nick)Pimenidis, the late Anastasia ( Dimitro) Sirepisios, Gregory (Helen) Hatzicostas and Evdokia Georgiades. Dear Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Long time friend...

Harriet W. Haas

Harriet W. Haas

Sep 14, 2017

Harriet, Haas W., Age 97. Resident of Portage Park and graduate of Elverna High School, Chicago., Loving daughter of the late Albert (Hattie) Haas and beloved sister of the late Ann Gallager. Dear friend of many. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Acacia...

Alice A. Tylutki

Alice A. Tylutki

Sep 1, 2017

Alice A. Tylutki passed away Sept. 1, 2017. Loving daughter of the late Gabriel and Louise. Sister of Edmund. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago, 60631. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. For info. Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, Chicago, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.

Estelle Poreda

Estelle Poreda

Aug 31, 2017

Estelle K. Poreda, nee Glab; Born February 19, 1915, Home to the Lord Thursday, August 31, 2017, age 102; beloved wife of the late Walter A.; loving mother of Rose Mary (the late Stanley) Welc, Christine (Tony) Ziomek, Sheila (Bob) Ross and the late Conrad (Carol) Poreda; dear grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Lying in State, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017...

Edward Utterback

Edward Utterback

Aug 26, 2017

Edward Utterback, age 81, beloved husband of 57 years to Teresa (nee Ochoa); loving father of Sandra (Roger) Manske, Benjamin (Kathy) and Daniel (Maggie); cherished grandpa of Esther, Nicholas, Isabel, Zachary, Julia, Danielle, Samantha and Jacob; dear brother of Isabel (the late Leopoldo) Herrera, Ramona (the late Gilberto) Villarreal, Robert (Diana) and the late Mary (Severo) Rodriguez, Pedro, Daniel...

Helen M. Stark

Helen M. Stark

Jul 22, 2017

Helen M. Stark, nee Smigiel, At rest Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the age of 105. Born on March 28, 1912 in Chicago to the late Frank and Bernice Smigiel. On August 14, 1937, Helen married the love of her life Edward Stark at All Saints Cathedral Polish National Catholic Church. Edward preceded her in death on October 8, 1995....

Anne Coyle

Anne Coyle

Jul 8, 2017

Anne Coyle, 56, of Long Beach, IN, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 8, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late John and Anne Coyle, nee Doyle; cherished sister of Margaret, Patricia (Bill) Johnston, Eleanor Kruis, John "Jackie", David, Joseph (the late Lisa), Stephen, Kevin, Eamonn (Jeff), Kelly (Dorothy) and the late Tom and...

Lucille "Lucy" Wozny

Lucille "Lucy" Wozny

Jul 4, 2017

Lucille "Lucy" Wozny (nee Cozzini), age 86, beloved and devoted wife of 66 years to Edward; devoted daughter of the late Cornelio and Erlinda; loving mother of James (Lydia) Wozny and Anna Wozny-Ramirez; dearest Nona of Patricia (Barry) Harris , Phillip, James, and Kristopher; dear sister of Erminia (Ronald) Bosler, Sr. Lea Cozzini and Rita (Luciano) Rattin; dear aunt...

John Joseph Martorano, Sr.

John Joseph Martorano, Sr.

Jun 26, 2017

John Joseph Martorano, Sr., 94, died peacefully at home June 26, 2017.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret Catherine, nee Walsh; Loving father of Dorothy, Elizabeth (Norman) Mueller and John Joseph, Jr. (Lyn Sliwa); Dear grandfather of six and great-grandfather of four.  He honorably served as a WWII Navy Fireman Veteran First Class on the U.S.S. Oakland.  Funeral Service...

Geraldine A. Spatz

Geraldine A. Spatz

Jun 26, 2017

Spatz, Geraldine A., devoted daughter of the late Edward J. Jr (Antoinette nee: Schmidt) Spatz. Loving sister of the late Ron. Loving Godmother of Benjamin Klamut. Fond cousin and devoted friend of many. Visitation Thursday 3:30-7:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, prayers 9:00 a.m. at Kolbus –John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church...

Dorothy Dahmer

Dorothy Dahmer

Jun 21, 2017

Dorothy Dahmer, nee Fleck, 95, of Niles, passed away June 21, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late John "JD"; loving mother of Daryl (Penny), Lee (Jane) and Lance (Rebecca); cherished grandmother of Jonathan (Alyssa), Veronica, Austin (Ellie), Kaitlyn and Brooke Dahmer; dearest sister of Frieda M. "Fritzi", William (Marilyn) and the late Henry, Victor, Peter and Frieda Fleck. Visitation...

Lottie Ziomek

Lottie Ziomek

Jun 20, 2017

Lottie Ziomek, nee Kawa, beloved wife of the late Casimir; dear mother of Robert (Mary Ann) and Lawrence (Virginia); loving grandmother of Lisa, Nicole and Kirsten (Craig Thomson); cherished great grandmother of Casey Rose; dearest sister of Adele (the late Sherman) McLawhorn, the late Edward (the late Estelle), the late Mary Kopacz and the late Irene (the late John)...

William R. Noble

William R. Noble

Jun 7, 2017

William R. Noble, Age 94; Proud WWII Veteran, Sgt. US Air Force; beloved husband of the late Wilma; loving father of Nancy (Michael) Zorick, Patricia (Jan), Robert (Kim), Debra (Collin) and James (Bianka); dearest grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Memorial Gathering, Sunday, June 11th, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship Presbyterian Church (Norwood Park Train Station) 6088 N. Northwest...

Seung Han Kim

Seung Han Kim

Jun 3, 2017

Seung Han Kim, age 61, a long time resident of Lisle, IL, passed away peacefully at his home under the loving care of his family on June 3, 2017. He was born on February 19, 1956.

He was a wonderful husband, loving dad, fun grandfather, caring brother, loyal friend and most importantly an exceptional human being. He...

Alice Robaczewski

Alice Robaczewski

May 30, 2017

Alice Robaczewski, Age 82, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Michael (Patricia), Barbara (John) Cwiak and James (Elaine); cherished grandma of George, Tommy, and Joey; long time member of Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and Polish Museum of America. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 P.M. Evening Prayers 5 P.M. Funeral Prayers Saturday, 8:45 A.M....

Beverly Maebelle Schiffer

Beverly Maebelle Schiffer

May 27, 2017

Beverly MaeBelle Schiffer, nee Schoemer, at rest May 27, 2017.  Beloved wife and best friend of the late Daniel T.; loving mother of Thomas (Diane), James (Mary), Suzanne (Richard) Mrozek, Richard (Victoria), Therese (Robert) Cynova, Daniel (Christine), Barbara (Eric) Mah, Beverly (Anthony) Barbaro and Robert; cherished grandmother of 22; devoted daughter of the late MaeBelle, nee Paradis (Ole W.)...

Eugene Michael Leboeuf

Eugene Michael Leboeuf

May 25, 2017

Eugene Michael LeBoeuf, Age 62; Proud retired CPD, beloved husband of 21 years to Edwina; loving father of Nicole; dear step son of Richard Hollatz and son of the late Arthur LeBoeuf and Betty LeBoeuf-Hollatz; cherished brother of Andrew (Mary Lou) LeBoeuf, Dawn (Thomas) McKenna, Alice (Robert) Zimniewicz, Janette Carollo, Denise (Terry) Sliwinski: dear uncle and friend to many....

Patricia Brennan

Patricia Brennan

May 21, 2017

Patricia Brennan nee Toman, age 71, beloved wife of Mike Brennan; loving sister of Janet (Ed) Green and Doris (Len) Molander; cherished daughter of the late Edward and Helen Toman. Everyone to meet Tuesday, May 23, 12:20 pm Mass at St. Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham Ave., Chicago. Interment private. For more information please call 773-774-3232.

Eleanor E. Johnson

Eleanor E. Johnson

May 21, 2017

Eleanor E. Johnson, spouse of the late Frank Matous. Loving mother of William (Connie) Johnson, Randall (Anna) Johnson and Kathie (Rob Amesquita) O'Boyle. Cherished grandma of Will Jr., Kelly, Jaclyn, Sean, Trevor and Nick. Great grandmother of Joshua and Jaxon. Devoted sister of Robert Boecker. Visitation Thursday 1-4 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 4:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May, 6857 W....

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