Obituaries

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....

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.)...

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....

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.

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....

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.