Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
Jun 21, 2017
Dorothy Dahmer, nee Fleck, 95, of Niles, passed away June 21, 2017. Â 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Therese H. Bugajsky
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;...
Harry J. Taraszka
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...
Betty Jean Letang
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...
Eugene F. Thomas
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...
Kyu Sook Kim
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.
Aida A. Very
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...
Irving J. Matonik
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...
Mary J. Gajewski
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...
Daniel A Tessner
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...
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