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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Joann Morris
Aug 18, 2025
Joann Morris was in born Chicago and passed away peacefully in her sleep. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Born to the late Anthony and Carmela Giacalone. Joann was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Marty Morris and siblings Louie, JuJu and Phyllis. She is survived by her daughter, Carla and son-in-law Jim and...
Pedro Peralta
Aug 7, 2025
Pedro A. Peralta "Pete", 69, devoted son of the late Manuel and the late Francisca; cherished brother of the late Diana Peralta, the late Rodolfo Peralta, Alfredo Peralta, Julia Miranda, and the late Guadalupe Peralta; devoted uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; and kind friend to many.
Pete enjoyed attending concerts, festivals, and strolls to...
Mary Lu Forte
Aug 5, 2025
Mary Lucille Forte "Mary Lu", 82, devoted daughter of the late Fred and late Congetta Forte, loving sister of Anthony (Denise) Forte and Nicholas (Lucy) Forte, doting aunt of four nieces and one nephew, treasured great-aunt to many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Mary Lu passed away after a brief illness on August, 5, 2025. Mary Lu was a...
Mary Rose Sullivan
Jul 27, 2025
Mary Rose Sullivan passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at age 83.
Mary is predeceased by her parents, Denis and Rosetta (Campbell) Sullivan, her older brothers, Cornelius, Denis and Daniel, brother-in-law Rod Erickson, sister-in-law Mary Lou (Burns), and nephew Jim Sullivan.
Mary is survived by her younger brother Richard (Charlene), dear sisters Ellen (James)...
Myrna Soriano Kuehl
Jul 27, 2025
Myrna Soriano Kuehl, the daughter of Gerardo and Leonila Soriano, born on December 16th, 1945, passed away on July 27th, 2025 at her residence in Harwood Heights, Illinois. Â Myrna was married to Mark L. Kuehl in 1982 and is now survived by her son, Wade S. Kuehl, in addition to brothers, Gerardo and Omar Soriano and sister, Evelyn Bassig,...
Lorna P. Chapuis
Jul 15, 2025
Lorna Palmer Chapuis, loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the age of 96.
Born to Alan and Therese Palmer on May 24, 1929 in Chicago. A graduate of Loyola University in 1955, she had a fulfilling career as a teacher, including 19-years at St. Hilary in...
Chester E. Pirog
Jul 12, 2025
Chester E. Pirog, 70, devoted son of the late Czeslaw Pirog and the late Franciska Pirog nee Stolecki; cherished brother of Casimir Pirog and Robert Pirog; loving cousin of Marianne and Susanne both of Connecticut, Stanley Turkiewicz of Atlanta, and one uncle and numerous cousins in both Poland and Germany. Proud employee for over 38 years at Resurrection Hospital...
Julia A. May
Jul 2, 2025
Julia A. May, 92, loving wife of Thomas P. May; beloved mother of Dan (Cheryl), Joe (Carol) and Maryann (Chris); cherished grandmother of Katie, Dan (Mary), Andrew (Sarah), Janine, Ben, Erik, Stephanie (Zach), Zach (Gabby), CJ (Lindsey) and Brian (Edith); devoted great-grandmother of Julia, Maggie, Selah, Maren, Finley, Christopher, Ryland, Holden, Lyzenna, Charlie, Evan, Laney and Foster; devoted sister...
William Ernest Meyer
Jun 30, 2025
William Ernest Meyer (Bill Sr.) loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30th, 2025.
Bill was born to Ernest and Dorothy Jean Meyer on June 16th, 1953, in Arlington Heights, IL.
He graduated from Maine West High School, and earned his C.P.A. at Loyola University. He married Kim in...
Marie Delphin
Jun 13, 2025
Marie Delphin, 76, of Chicago's Rogers Park, formerly of Cap-Haitien, entered into eternal life on June 13th 2025. Loving mother of Marjorie (Patrick) Louis, Lionel DuPrey Pierre Jean-Paul, Marie Jean-Paul, Pharo Jean-Paul, Gregory Jean-Paul, Ricardo Jean-Paul, and the late Rommel. Cherished "Gislene" and great grandmother and friend to many. Dear sister of Carole, Geuirlene, Daniel, Jude and preceded in...
Marilyn R. Brown
Jun 8, 2025
Marilyn R. Brown, 81, loving wife of the late Robert "Bobby" Brown; devoted mother of Denise (Lance) Hundrieser; beloved daughter of the late Charlotte and the late Anthony Romano; loving sister of Nacy Romano, Ernie (the late Diane) Romano, Samuel (the late Barbara) Romano, the late Beverly (Leo) "Deedee" Maggio, the late Anthony Romano, and the late Joseph (Chris)...
Rosemary L. Poe
May 10, 2025
Rosemary Drehobl Poe
Passed away on May 10, 2025, after a long illness. Rosemary was cherished by many for her thoughtful nature, unwavering devotion to her family, sharp attention to detail, and delightful sense of humor.
She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Poe and is survived by her loving children, Gary Poe...
Mary Ann Bieze
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Ann Bieze, 91, loving wife of the late Herman "Bud"Bieze for over 35 years; cherished mother of Mary C. Bieze and Christine (Andrew) Fidone; treasured grandma of Eric Hedquist and bonus grandma of Carissa Fidone, William Fidone, and Alexis Fidone.
Services will be private, memorial donations in Mary's memory may be made to:
The...
Christopher La'Mar King
Apr 30, 2025
Christopher La'mar King, 46, loving husband of Laura; devoted father of Remington, Lexington, and Reddington; treasured brother of Brandon King and Britney King; dedicated son of Sandra and Cornelius King; cherished son-in-law of Carol (the late Jack) Tipre; caring brother-in-law of Jacob (Susan) Tipre, Karen (Josh) Hess, and Michelle (Andy) Aparicio; affectionate uncle of Abigail, Meghan, Grace, Joy, Charity,...
Gus Boutris
Apr 21, 2025
Gus Boutris, Beloved husband of Georgia. Cherished father of Leonidas and John Boutris. Devoted brother of Athanasia and Diamanto. Visitation Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with Trisagion prayers at 7:00 p.m., Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Interment Private. (773) 774-3232.
Sinchai Imaly
Apr 21, 2025
Sinchai "Say" Imaly, 63, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved him most.
Visitation, Friday, April 25, 4:00 till 9:00 p.m., Buddhist Prayers, Saturday, 12:00 p.m., at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago, cremation to follow at Acacia Park Crematory, Chicago.
For information, 773-774-3232.
Rosemary E. Asa
Apr 20, 2025
Rosemary E. Asa, 96, of Chicago, now joins her late husband, Thomas in eternal rest. Loving mother of Linda Asa, Robert (Cindy) Asa, Margaret (Casey) Blake, James (Colleen) Asa, and the late Kathryn Asa; proud grandma of Brian (Andrea), Michael (Kelly), Thomas (engaged to Erica) and Daniel; caring great-nana to 5.
Visitation, Wednesday, 4:00 till 9:00 p.m.,...
Mary E. Kelemen
Apr 12, 2025
Mary E. Kelemen, nee Sullivan, Born April 27, 1945 in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. Passed away April 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois; beloved wife of the late George Sr.; cherished mother of George Jr., Susan, Kathy Peterman and Julie (Mike) Smith; dearest grandmother of Tyrus, Heather, Ryan, Taylor and Kelliann; great-grandmother of Alex; loving sister of Paddy (Una), Caitin...
Freida "Fritzi" M. Fleck
Mar 29, 2025
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Freida M. "Fritzi" Fleck, beloved daughter of the late Dorothea and Peter Fleck; loving sister of the late Henry Fleck, the late Dorothy (the late John) Dahmer, the late Victor (the late Lois) Fleck, the late Peter (the late Nancy) Fleck and the late William (Marilyn) Fleck; cherished aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt...
Patricia Ann Rodarte Merkle
Mar 14, 2025
Two celebrations of life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The first will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Himmel's Restaurant, 2251 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Light refreshments will be served. The second will be on the same day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at...
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