Obituaries

May 21, 2017

Therese H. Bugajsky nee Blahout, age 97 , beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Jackie (Al) Gammel, Richard Bugajsky, Joy (Jim) Derango, David (Sharon) Bugajsky and the late Edward Bugajsky Jr.; loving grandmother of Chip (Teya) Gammel, Jeff (Jennifer) Gammel, Elizabeth Gammel, Rebecca Derango, John Derango, Sarah Derango, David Bugajsky Jr., Timmy Bugajsky and Rachelle Bugajsky;...

May 19, 2017

Taraszka, Harry J. Served in the Navy. Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Gerard (Marie) and the late Thomas Taraszka. Cherished grandfather of Jeff (Janell), Jill (Ryan) Fromm, Samantha, Robert and Chris. Great grandfather of five. Fond brother in law and uncle of many. Visitation, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers; 10:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May...

May 18, 2017

Betty Jean Letang, nee Wright, age 87; beloved wife and best friend of 63 years to John J. Sr.; loving mother of Jean (the late Robert) Mamola and John J. Jr.; cherished grandmother of Jessica and David Mamola; dear sister of Edwin (Jane) Wright; fond aunt of Lee (Diane) Wright, Lori Wright, Don (Laura) Wright, Lisa (Bryan) Sloan and the...

May 16, 2017

Eugene F. Thomas, age 80, U.S. Army, Veteran. Former husband of Leona Thomas (nee Bittner); loving father of Peter (Michelle) and Amanda (Chad) Fisher; cherished grandpa of Ethan, Caden, Owen and Jackson; dear brother of Carol Gierut – Pace. Flowers are welcome donations in his memory can be made to American Parkinson Disease Association 2100 Pfingsten Road Glenview, IL 60026...

May 4, 2017

Kyu Sook Kim, age 88, beloved mother and grandmother. Visitation Sunday, May 7, from 5 until time of Mass 7 pm; Funeral Mass Monday, May 8, 10:30 am. at St. Andrew Kim Parish 1275 Arlington Hts Road. Itasca. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For more information please call 773-774-3232.

Apr 26, 2017

Aida Aracely Very was born on March 8, 1959 in San Luis Potosi Mexico. Our beloved sister worked very hard to earn her Medical Degree in 1986 and later earned her specialization in Pediatrics. She graduated from Medical school with top honors.

Aida later decided to take a different path. She left medicine to devote 10 wonderful...

Apr 24, 2017

Irving J. Matonik, age 96, Proud U.S. Army, Veteran WWII. Member of Local 134, Union Electrician (IBEW) until he enrolled in the City of Chicago Fire Academy. Retired Chicago Fireman for over 30 plus years on the South Side of Chicago and O'Hare Airport. Beloved husband of the late Mary R. (Behmetiuk); cherished uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many; dear...

Apr 23, 2017

Mary J. Gajewski, nee Grana, born March 30, 1927, in Chicago, passed away in the loving care of her son Thomas and daughter -in law Laura on April 23, 2017. Devoted wife of the late Robert H. for over 60 years; Loving mother of Patricia Calesini, Carol, Robert (Joan), Thomas (Laura), Mary (Ron) Starrenburg, Michael (Emily) and Terry. Dear grandmother...

Apr 23, 2017

Daniel A. Tessner, age 68, U.S. Army, Veteran Vietnam War, beloved son of Anna H. and the late Anthony G.; loving brother of Linda A. (the late John) Barnes; cherished uncle of Karen L. (Michael C.) Muir; dear great-uncle of Michael "Mikey" C. and Emma L. Visitation, Friday, April 28, from 4 to 8 pm; funeral prayers Saturday, 9...

Apr 19, 2017

Peggy  Dietrich nee Koehler,  age 51, of Chicago, IL, died of sudden heart failure on April 19, 2017. She was born December 8, 1965. Married to David (Dave) Dietrich and had their son, Michael (Mike). Preceded in passing by her father, Michael Koehler in 2015. Survived by her mother, Patricia Koehler, sister Kathleen (Dwight) Elmendorf, Carrie (Bruce) Hanson, nephew...

Apr 13, 2017

Leo Schlecht, age 84; Proud Korean Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn; loving father of James (Patsy), Joanne (Tom) Hayes, Patty (Rick) Nicolay and the late Bill Schlecht; cherished grandpa of 9; dear brother of Rudy (Diane) and the late Paula (Les) Peterson. In Lieu of flowers memorials in his memory can be made to St. Jude...

Apr 9, 2017

John F. Bernero, age 73, of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2017.  Survived by his daughters Jennelle (Mike) Dietz and Bonnie (Dennis) Grube; Grandfather of four; Dear uncle and friend to many.  Preceded in death by his parents Harold and Frances and brother Robert.  Memorial Visitation Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to the...

Apr 9, 2017

Rosemary L. May, age 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 9, 2017.  Dear mother of John (Elizabeth), William and Kathy (Ron) Ambrose; Cherished grandmother of Julie (Joseph) Ciecior, Lauren (Justin) McNeil and Tim Ambrose and great-grandmother of Warren Ciecior and Louis McNeil; Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Lying-in-State...

Apr 9, 2017

Mary Vencill, age 93, beloved wife of the late Joseph Vencill, Sr.; loving mother of Victor (Deborah) Vencill, Joseph (Susan) Vencill, Jr. and the late Nancy Vencill; cherished grandmother of David Vencill, Justin (Lisa) Vencill and Kristen Vencill; fond great-grandmother of Isabella Vencill; dear sister of John Kusmit and the late Elizabeth Miller. Memorial Mass will be held at...

Mar 29, 2017

Beverley M. Jantzen, nee Kolodziej, 76, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away suddenly March 29th, 2017.  Beloved wife of Kenneth G.; loving mother of Beverly and Kenneth; cherished grandmother of 6.  Service and interment private.

Mar 26, 2017

Nestor T. Tagala, age 75, beloved husband of the late Davida Tagala; loving father of Kassandra (Clark DeVenecia) Tagala and Milany (Roberto) Aguilar; cherished grandfather of Jazmin, Eduardo and Ivan; dear brother of Robert Tagala and Felix Tagala. Everyone to meet at Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, April 8, 11:30 am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For...

Mar 25, 2017

Elsie T. Pill, age 87, beloved wife of the late Edward N. Pill; loving mother of Linda (Marty) Bohman and Edward (Maryann) Pill; cherished grandma of Amy, Stephanie, Allison, Billy and Katie; dear great-grandmother of Ian and Bristol. Memorial Visitation Sunday, April 2, from 4 to 9 pm at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Mar 24, 2017

Kasper, Charles T. Loving father of John Kasper, Tim (Annie), Brian (Michaela) and David Kasper. Cherished grandfather Anna, Kimberly, Charles, Jared, Tegan, Tyler, Tommy, Miguel, Isabella and Alberto. Great grandfather of April. Dear brother of Robert, Eddie, Rose, Barbara Jean Kasper. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V....

Mar 13, 2017

Lucie Berthold, nee Kunkel, 83, of Park Ridge, passed away March 13, 2017.  Beloved wife of Herbert; loving mother of Anita (Michael) Pekarik, Martin and Erwin "Tom" (Karen) Berthold; cherished grandmother of Carson Berthold; dearest sister of Richard (Pat) and Erwin (Ursula) Kunkel; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Friday, March 17 th , 10:00 a.m. until...

Mar 7, 2017

Marilyn Ruth Herrick, age 92, of Chicago, passed away peacefully March 7, 2017.  Beloved wife of LeRoy; Loving mother of Linda and William(Carol); Dear grandmother of Robert, Luci(Stephen)Snowden and Andrew; Cherished great-grandmother of Elizabeth and aunt to many nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the St. Monica Senior Club, the Local 134 Retiree's Club and an avid reader. ...