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Peggy A Dietrich

Peggy A Dietrich

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...

Leo Schlecht

Leo Schlecht

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...

John F. Bernero

John F. Bernero

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...

Rosemary L. May

Rosemary L. May

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...

Mary Vencill

Mary Vencill

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...

Beverley M. Jentzen

Beverley M. Jentzen

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.

Nestor T. Tagala

Nestor T. Tagala

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...

Elsie T. Pill

Elsie T. Pill

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.,...

Charles T. Kasper

Charles T. Kasper

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....

Lucie Berthold

Lucie Berthold

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...

Marilyn Ruth Herrick

Marilyn Ruth Herrick

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. ...

John G. "Jack" Schuetzner

John G. "Jack" Schuetzner

Mar 3, 2017

John G. "Jack" Schuetzner III, age 88; beloved husband of the late Jeanne, nee Justin; loving father of Jeffrey (Ellen), Donna (Gerald) Toren and Philip (Karen); dearest grandfather of Kristen (Jose), Adam (Katherine), Matthew and Katherine; great-grandfather of John "Jack" and Daniel. Retired as Chief of Security for the Chicago Public Schools. Visitation, Friday, from...

Albert Mccaffery Jr.

Albert Mccaffery Jr.

Mar 1, 2017

McCaffery, Albert Jr. Retired Sergeant Chicago Police Department, devoted husband of Jeanne. Cherished father of Timothy and Sheri Rylko. Friend of many. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 2-7 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Kolbus –John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. In lieu...

Arthur Bronski

Arthur Bronski

Feb 21, 2017

Arthur Bronski, Beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Julie (Kevin Stenson); fond brother of the late Joseph (the late Josephine) Bronski, the late Adeline (the late Marrel) Wise, the late Bernadine (the late Witold) Dziem, the late Sophie (the late Edward) Urbanski, the late Cecelia Rezutko and the late John (Wanda) Bronski; uncle of many nieces...

Juan Esteban Rodriguez

Juan Esteban Rodriguez

Feb 20, 2017

Juan Esteban Rodriguez, age 90 & 9 months.  Beloved husband of 58 years to Julieta (nee Giraldo). Loving papi of Anne (James) Ouper, Libardo "Lee" (Rebecca) Rodriguez and Julian (Robin) Rodriguez. Cherished grandpa and abuelito of Cara Tess, Jamid Esteban, Sean Joseph, Juliana Nicole, Sofi Lynn and Lia Brianna. Dear brother and uncle to many.  Visitation Saturday, February 25th, 9:00...

Lorraine A. Feret

Lorraine A. Feret

Feb 20, 2017

Feret, Lorraine, Nee Bieniek, passed away February 20, in Brentwood, CA.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Leon (Susan); devoted grandmother of Laura and Joseph; fond sister of the late Bernice (late Arnold) Jenk, the late Edward (late Mildred), the late Estelle (Ralph) Palubicki, the late Dolores (the late Jess) Gilbert; devoted sister-in-law of Florence (the...

Bonita E. Sergen

Bonita E. Sergen

Feb 18, 2017

Bonita E. "Bonnie" Sergen, 72, passed away February 18, 2017. Beloved mother of Lisa and Anthony; devoted daughter of the late Willis and Vita La Ha; loving sister of Dawn Buschnyj and Richard (Nancy) La Ha. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 773-774-3232. www.kolbusmayfh.com

George P. Ryan

George P. Ryan

Feb 16, 2017

George P. Ryan, age 88, beloved husband of Mary A. nee Toporek; loving father of Sharon (Ralph) Schroeder and Carol (Sam) Ricchio; cherished grandfather of Phillip R. Schroeder; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, February 20, from 4 to 9 pm; funeral prayers Tuesday, 9:30 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Paul Freier

Paul Freier

Feb 15, 2017

Paul Freier, age 90, preceeded in death by his beloved wife Lorraine nee Lee; loving father of Bruce (Ann) and James (Victoria); cherished grandfather of Amanda (Jon), Stephanie, Danielle (Adam), Paul, Rebecca, Thomas and the late Tiffany; dear great-grandfather of Johanna and Micah Paul; fond uncle of Don (Ginny) Miller and Beverly (Tom) Brick. Visitation Friday, February 17, from...

Ki Gik Han

Ki Gik Han

Feb 15, 2017

Ki Gik Han, age 95, beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday, February  17, from 6:30 pm until time of prayers 7:30 and Mass at 8 pm; Funeral Mass Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am at Catholic Korean Martyrs Church, 4115 N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago. Interment private. For more information please call...

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