Obituaries

Dec 28, 2016

O'Connor, Polly, the late wife of John. Loving sister of the late Mary, Alice, Lee and Angie. Cherished step mother of Kevin (Mary Jo), Roderick (Mary Fran), Rory (the late Patricia A. Williams), Deirdre (Lazo) Perroy, Connell, Kerry Jeanne (John) Motzny and the late Sean.

Lying in state, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m....

Dec 24, 2016

Carpinelli, Ralph M., U.S.M.C., former loving spouse of Terri. Loving father of Mike (Pam), Scott (Paula) and Steve (Linda) Carpinelli. Devoted grandfather of Ally, Nick, Gina, Mike, Johnny, James, Veronica and Ava. Dear brother of the late Patricia M. Fink. Fond cousin and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday, 9:00 a.m....

Dec 16, 2016

Ann A. Legenza, age 96, beloved wife of the late John Legenza, Sr.; loving mother of John Jr. (Dolores) Legenza, Mary Ann (Ron) Mazur and the late Richard (Carole) Legenza; cherished grandmother of Michael (Sandy) Legenza, Susan (Jeff) Pignone, Peter (Amy) Legenza, Kevin Mazur and Lorraine (Pat Rogers) Williams; dear great-grandmother of Steven, Brian, Timothy,...

Dec 15, 2016

Maureen Gramling (nee Murphy) "Mo" Beloved wife of 44 years to Ned; loving mother of Patricia (Steve) Hayes and Michael (Lucila); loving grandmother of Colin, Addisen, Michael, and Mya; dear sister of Jerry (Nadine), John (Candy), Michael, Patrick (Lisa) and Julie (John); dear aunt and great aunt and great great-aunt of many.  Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 P.M....

Dec 15, 2016

Elaine M. Darby, nee Fobes; born May 3, 1932 to her parents, Patrick J. and Catherine M., nee McGuire; at rest December 15, 2016; beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph; loving sister of the late John R., Bernadine, Edmond "Bud" J., Catherine M., Bernard F., Mary and Patricia J. dearest aunt of the David,...

Dec 12, 2016

Conrado 'Rady' B. Cruz, age 83, beloved husband of the late Iluminada; loving son of the late Marcelo Cruz and Maria Borcena; cherished brother of Maria Clara, Rosalinda, Dandong, the late Narding, Genar, and Leony Bautista; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many loving family and friends. Visitation Friday, December 16, from 4...

Dec 11, 2016

Colette M. McGrew nee Block, age 66, beloved wife of the late Sherman; loving mother of Candice (Eric) Schmidt, Danielle (Nilay) Gandhi and Michael H. McGrew; cherished grandmother of Ami; fond sister of Frances (the late Don) Srbeny and Karen Block; dear sister-in-law of Marilyn (James) Viverito. Colette graduated with her bachelor's degree in elementary education from UIC and...

Dec 9, 2016

Ok Hui Pierce, nee Kim, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2016. Beloved wife of 54 years to Thomas L.; loving mother of Tae Young, Thomas A., James C. and Susan L. (Michael) Bauer; cherished grandmother to thirteen grandchildren who always enjoyed the visits to grandma's kitchen and the goodies they would find there. Visitation...

Dec 6, 2016

Thomas P. Duffy, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Renee Meger; fond brother of the late Michael; dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle of many. Visitation at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago on Friday, December 9,  from 3 to 8 pm. Family and friends to meet at St. Cornelius Church, 5205 N. Lieb,...

Dec 6, 2016

Patricia M. "Patsy" Grzybek, age 73; beloved wife of the late Wayne M. Grzybek; loving mother of Laura (Michael) Cardiff; Wayne S. (Lisa) and Jennifer (Adam Hackleman); dearest grandmother of Michael, Kaitlyn, Christopher, Ryan and Ava; dear sister of the late Diane Spinelle and Dolores Gloff; sister-in-law of Cynthia and the late Stanley (Natalie) Grzybek; cherished aunt and friend...

Nov 30, 2016

Mary Ellen Lewandowski (nee O'Connor), age 76, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Nov. 30, 2016.  Beloved wife of Robert Lewandowski; loving mother of Kathy (Tom) Gorr, Kevin (Mary), Cary (Patty) and Kelly (Colman) Connolly; devoted grandmother of Tim (Ashlee), Mike, Jacqueline, Annie, Grace, Beth, Erin, Mary, Kay and Caroline; dear sister to the late...

Nov 28, 2016

Neisler, Genevieve B."Jean" nee Nowak. 92 of Chicago. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Joseph E. Loving mother of Laura (Tom) Frame, Nancy (the late George) Zielinski, Patricia Johnson, Peggy Burnett, Doris (Jeff) Knutsen. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of the late Clara, Ed, and Walter Nowak. Dear aunt of many...

Nov 26, 2016

Suzie Choi (Soo Jae Choi) passed away peacefully at her home in Bartlett, Illinois after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her adoring family on November 26, 2016.  Suzie was born on 13 December 1942 in Seoul, South Korea.  She was well loved by, and deeply involved in, her parish and singing groups.  She will be dearly missed....

Nov 26, 2016

Elaine A. Conroy, nee Mandelka; beloved wife of the late James J.; loving mother of Barbara (Michael) Mielas, Debra (Robert) Andris, Jeanette Gajewski, James P. (Julie), Carole Kobylarz; dear grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 31; Visitation, Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m., at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Nov 25, 2016

Virginia M. Lesner, nee Kaczynski. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A.; loving mother of Joseph C. (Lynnea), Virginia D. (the late Jerry M.) Kain and Dolores; dearest grandmother of five; great-grandmother of five; dear sister of Casimir H. (Barbara) Kaczynski and preceded in death by three sisters.  Visitation, Thursday, December 1, 2016, 9 a.m. until time of Prayers...

Nov 20, 2016

Dolores Betley, age 83, beloved daughter of the late Alex and Stella Betley; loving sister of Loraine Barczuk, Al Betley, Darlene Magic, the late Martin (Elsbeth) Betley, the late Jeanette Oszakewski, the late Adeline Schreiber, the late Patricia Morris and the late Ronald Betley; cherished aunt of many. Inurnment, Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m.; family and friends to meet...

Nov 18, 2016

Jean Ruth Gancar nee Sipots, age 89, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Laura (the late Dan) Schmidt, Paula (Vince) Ottaviano, Carla (Dan) Schubring and the late Judy Traczyk; cherished grandma of Danny, Ricky, Jamie, Victoria, Madeline, Eddie (Samantha) and Nick. With great appreciation to her caregiver Bonna and husband Joe. Visitation Friday, November 25, from...

Nov 13, 2016

Toni Richter Obituary - kolbusmayfh@gmail.com - Gmail Toni E. Richter Toni Richter of Chicago Illinois was called home on November 13, 2016.  She was the wife of Friedrich Richter. Toni was born June 3, 1923, the daughter of Georg and Emma Kenklies in Georgenburg East Prussia.  Baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church.  After school she worked as an accountant,...

Nov 9, 2016

Andrew D'Alessandro Jr., age 89, of Maywood, IL, passed away on November 9, 2016 in Longwood, FL. He was born and educated in Chicago. Andrew attended Illinois Institute of Technology and started a career as a mechanical engineer. Andrew met his wife, Jennie, through family. They were married for 66 years before Jennie's death in 2015. The couple raised...