Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Patricia M. Grzybek
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...
Mary Ellen Lewandowski
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...
Genevieve B. Neisler
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...
Suzie J. Choi
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....
Elaine A. Conroy
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.,...
Virginia M. Lesner
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...
Dolores Betley
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...
Jean Ruth Gancar
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...
Toni E. Richter
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,...
Andrew N. D'Alessandro
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...
Monica Gauweiler
Nov 5, 2016
Monica Gauweiler, age 72. Beloved wife of 52 years to Peter; loving mom of Pierre (Noel), Gaby and Patti; cherished Oma of Alexander, Jacquelin, Mackenzie, Austin and Anja; proud great grandmother of Emersyn; dear sister of Ruth Quilling. Celebration of Life will be held on her birthday February 24, 2017.
Helene A. Ystrom
Oct 31, 2016
Helene A. Ystrom, (nee Pszczola) age 68, beloved wife of the late John V. Ystrom; loving mother of John and Paul Ystrom. Visitation Monday from 6 to 9 P.M at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago.  Funeral Tuesday, Meet at Our Lady of Mercy Church 4432 N. Troy St., Chicago, for 10 A.M....
Kenneth L. Schmoldt
Oct 29, 2016
Kenneth L. Schmoldt, 84, lifelong resident of the Chicago area, passed away October 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Dolores, nee Semchuk; loving father of Steven (Ivona Kutermankiewicz), John (Margie) and Brian; cherished grandfather of Jaclyn, Jonathan, Julie and Sophia. Retired from the Transportation Department of People's Gas after 35 years of service. A devoted family man and avid fisherman and...
Stephanie A. Pasko
Oct 28, 2016
Stephanie A. Pasko, nee Sowa, Age 100; beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Joyce (Edward) McCall, Allan and Susan (Robert) Gamble; dear grandmother of five; great-grandmother of six. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday , 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago.  Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In...
Raymond S. Rzany
Oct 18, 2016
Raymond S. Rzany, Age 68. Proud Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of 47 years to Kathryn (nee Baumet); loving dad of Chris (Caroline) Mary and David; cherished Papa Ray of Charlie and Chester; dear brother of Gayle Rzany. Active member of St. Monica Parish. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. ...
David H. Thomas
Oct 15, 2016
David H. Thomas, 73, of Chicago, passed away October 15, 2016. Loving father of Lisa, Aimee, Joel, Adam and Erin; cherished grandfather of Kailey, Danny, Alyssa and Cody; married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, nee McElligott in 1966. Visitation Saturday, October 22 nd , 10:00 a.m. until time of prayers at 11:15 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...
Robert G. Collins
Oct 6, 2016
Robert G. Collins, age 68. Proud Army Veteran and retired CPD detective of 38 years. Son of the late Robert and Catherine; beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Pat (nee Frett); loving dad of Katie (Jim) Jacob, Peggy (Paul) Nielsen, Bob (Cindy) and Danny (Claire); cherished grandpa of Michael, Colin, Kirsten, Caitlyn, Emily and Catherine; dear brother of Patrick...
Blanche M. Gregory
Oct 4, 2016
Blanche M. Gregory, Nee Anderson, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Edwin F. Gregory; Loving mother of James S. (Sara); Dearest grandmother of David J. (Ali), Andrew K. (Katie), Karen M., Shannon M. (Karl) and Nicole L. (Brandon); Great-grandmother of Henry M., Hudson J., Gavin P., Ryker N. and Renly J. Loving sister of Bernice and the late Gilbert...
Robert A. Roth
Sep 29, 2016
Robert A. Roth, age 74; beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Shimizu; loving father of Regina (Jay) Rizoli; dearest grandfather of Andrew and Allison Rizoli; cherished son of the late Martin and Rose, nee Hudziak; son-in-law of Midori (the late Pat) Shimizu; dear brother of Richard (Arlene), Randy (Cori) and Roger Roth; brother-in-law of Karen (Paul) Yamada and Dale Shimizu....
Judith "Lita" Kocol
Sep 22, 2016
Judith Kocol "Lita" age75, loving mother of Henry (Chris); cherished aunt and great aunt. Lying in State Monday 10 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, 11 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
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