Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Feb 20, 2017
Juan Esteban Rodriguez, age 90 & 9 months. Â 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. Â Visitation Saturday, February 25th, 9:00...
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
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
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
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
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...
Catherine B. Tracy
Feb 14, 2017
Catherine (nee Brassil) Tracy age 80 of Chicago. Loving wife of the late James Tracy. Loving mother of Anne (Anthony), James (Shelly), Joseph (Sheila), Mel (Laura) and Kerry. Adoring grandmother of Tommy, Ryan, Dennis, Kyle, Will, Joe, Molly, Mike, Maeve, Caitlyn and Emily. Fun and doting aunt of 32 nieces and nephews. She leaves her sister, Sr Mary and in-laws...
Agnes G. Kuffel
Feb 9, 2017
Agnes G. Kuffel; Age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Linda; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made in memory to American Diabetes Association or to ASPCA. Visitation Monday, February, 13, 2017 from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Tuesday, 9:30 A.M. at Kolbus - John V. May...
Narcisa L. Reyes
Feb 9, 2017
Narcisa L. Reyes, age 87, beloved daughter of the late Emilio and Victoria Reyes; loving sister of Benjamin (Perla), Teresita (Reynaldo), Sonia (Romy), George (Lillian), Merceditas (Ed), Gemma (Rod), the late Leticia and Cesar; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews, Lying in State Saturday, February 18, from 10 am until Time of Mass 11 am at St Andrew...
James J. Flannigan
Feb 5, 2017
James J. Flannigan; Age 88, loving father of Dennis, Kerry (Vince) Corona, Colleen, Kelly and Jim (Dawn); dear friend and former husband of Mary Lois Psaffinger; cherished grandpa of Michael, Meghan, Steven, Jimmy, Tommy, Kevin, Kaitlyn, Grace, Sean and Shannon; proud great grandpa of 8; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Â Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Monday, February 13, 2017...
Sung Whan Oh
Feb 4, 2017
Sung Whan Oh, age 78, of Chicago, Illinois. Passed away on February 4, 2017 under the loving care of his family. He was a loving husband and father, he will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation, Monday, February 6, from 7 p.m. until time of Mass at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, February 7, 10 a.m....
Mary R. Jensen
Jan 31, 2017
Jensen, Mary R., Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Devoted mother of James (Marilyn), John (Kathleen), Susan (Daniel) Romanoski, Daniel (Sharyn) and Eric (Bianca) Jensen. Dear grandmother of 12. Loving sister of Irene Norton and Sandy Gerstung. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, prayers, 8:45 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home,...
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