Obituaries

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. ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Dec 22, 2017

Robert M. "Luigi" Leavy, 70, of Woodstock, former longtime resident of Chicago, passed away Dec. 22, 2017.  Loving father of Robin (Jonathan) Janaszak and Robert (Raymie) Leavy; cherished grandfather of Ashley, Taylor, Brandon, Mackenzie, Allison and Jacob "Mario"; dearest brother of Patrick, Thomas, Randy, Daniel, Laurel, Rory, Greg and the late Pete; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. ...

Dec 17, 2017

Mary Cieslukiewicz, age 102, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of George, Irene (Francis Paul) DeRosa and the late Richard; cherished grandmother of Francis Paul IV, Christina (Ian) Thomas and Joseph. Funeral prayers Thursday, December 28, 9:15 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Procession to Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280...

Dec 13, 2017

John 'Jack' Trainor, of Hoffman Estates is now home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2017. Beloved husband and best friend whom he absolutely loved and adored Vivian nee Morris for over 57 years; Son of the late Thomas and Clara; Loving brother of the late Thomas, William, James, Beverly Corrigan, Vivian Johnson, Mary Lyons and...

Dec 13, 2017

Walter (Wally) P. Schwetz February 11, 1938-December 13, 2017 Died peacefully at home with his rosary in his hand. Faithful husband who has been reunited with his wife Barbara (Orzol). Supportive father of Pam, Paula (Peter) Butera; Patricia (Stanley) Casella; Walter (Ana). Loving and thoughtful Grandpa of Justin, Ryan, Brandon and Nicholas Butera; Emily and Bethany Casella; Rebecca, Walter, and...

Dec 5, 2017

Gregory A. Gills, Beloved son of Roland J.; cherished step-son of Eileen Doyle; loving brother of Steven M. (Rebecca) Gills, Debra (Ronald R.) Gills - Larsen and the late Carol L. (Marc G.) Berkheimer; dear nephew of Shirley (the late Earl) Gretza and Daniel A. Gills.  Visitation, Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 p.m....

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...