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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Sophia Decker

Sophia Decker

Jun 29, 2016

Sophia Decker, age 89, beloved wife of Robert Decker; loving mother of the late Robert A. Decker; cherished grandma of Brittany (Jose) J. Tollinchi nee Decker and Allen R. Decker; dear great-grandma of Emma M. Tollinchi and Hannah S. Tollinchi; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday, July 1,...

Geraldine Stevens

Geraldine Stevens

Jun 28, 2016

Stevens, Geraldine "Gerry" beloved wife of the late Leo. Devoted mother of Leslie (Alexander Poma) Steven, Lisa (Scott Snyder) Stevens and Mark (Jane) Stevens. Cherished Nana of Sarah, Melissa (Alex), Drew, Bradley and Cat. Fond cousin of Don, Jessica and Willy. Dear aunt and friend of many. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Eisenhower Public Library 4613 N....

James C. Hoff

James C. Hoff

Jun 26, 2016

James C. Hoff, 82, of Chicago, Illinois. Proud member of the American Legion Post for 36 years. Beloved husband of Darlene Hoff, nee Lorenz; loving father of Guy Hoff, Sharon Hoff, Troy Hoff and Dawn (Steve) Schram; cherished grandfather of five; dear brother and uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Kolbus...

George James Poulos

George James Poulos

Jun 26, 2016

George J. Poulos, age 78, Son of the late George and Dorothy (nee Obermeyer); beloved father of Carron Poulos, Mary (Michael) Bigwood, James (Megan) and the late George and Ricky Poulos; cherished grandfather of Melissa Anne Cade, Kyle Boyko, James Bigwood and Nikki Jean; dear brother of Dorothy (Vince) Notariano and the late Eleanor Myers, baby Tommy. Will be missed...

Victor Zarecky

Victor Zarecky

Jun 22, 2016

Victor Zarecky, Born November 26, 1932, At Rest June 22, 2016; Beloved husband of Anna Marie, nee Aigner; loving father of Randolph (Sandra), Victor Karl (Idatyna) and Diana (Stanley) Krueger; dearest Opa of Joshua, Austin, Alexandra, Rachel and Nicole. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at Kolbus- May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Maria Wilczek

Maria Wilczek

Jun 15, 2016

Maria Wilczek nee Tomal, age 66, beloved wife of Bronislaw "Bruno" Wilczek; loving mother of Robert R. Chojnowski and step-mother of Christopher (Aurelia) Wilczek; cherished grandmother of Colin Chojnowski, Kylie Chojnowski, Natalie Wilczek and Sophia Wilczek; dear daughter of Marianna and the late Jozef Tomal; caring sister of Anna (Stan) Pokrywiecki and Walter (Christina) Tomal; fond aunt of many nieces...

Joseph Kula

Joseph Kula

Jun 10, 2016

Joseph Kula, Age 95. Proud Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Wayer); loving father of Alan (Nan Kim) and Brian; cherished brother of the late Theodore (Genevieve), Walter (Anne), Edward and Florence; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday June 15, 2016 from...

Ruth M. Clarke

Ruth M. Clarke

May 29, 2016

Clarke, Ruth M., 92, of Chicago, formerly of Evanston, died on May 29, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. A loving and devoted mother, she is survived by daughter Patricia, and four sons Dave Clarke and Teresa Beaman, Paul Clarke and Helen Wang, Bob and Beth, and John and Bonnie. Loving grandmother of Kevin, Charlotte, Meredith, Will, Allie, and Cameron....

John J. Nowak

John J. Nowak

May 29, 2016

Nowak, John J. passed away peacefully in his sleep on May, 29. Beloved husband of 45 years of Judith Nee: Freisinger Nowak. Beloved father of John B. and Patricia (Michael) Cronin. Adoring grandfather of Kailey and Joseph Cronin. Loving brother in law to James (Kathy) Freisinger and the late Tanny McKermitt. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was...

Catherine M. Nuccio

Catherine M. Nuccio

May 27, 2016

Catherine M. Nuccio, nee Foltz; Age 95; Beloved wife of the late Anthony G. Nuccio; cherished mother of Janice (Ronald) Holl and Joyce (Richard) Campobasso; loving grandmother of Jessica (Lars), Michael, Christopher (Kate) and Thomas (Shelby, fiancée); great-grandmother of Sophie Jean and Charlotte Kay; fond sister of the late Irene (the late Ralph) Rosenberg, the late Joseph (the late Jeanette)...

Timothy Betzolt

Timothy Betzolt

May 22, 2016

Timothy P. Betzolt, Age 60. Beloved husband of 34 years to Susan Lee (nee Pawlak); loving dad of Katie (Nathan) Albertin, Timothy J. and Sarah Anne; proud grandpa of Marion Lee and Olivia Kate; cherished brother of Dale Cash and Reverend Harley (Diane); found uncle to many. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 P.M. at Kolbus – John V. May...

John J. Collins

John J. Collins

May 18, 2016

John J. 'Jack' Collins of Tullig South, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Mary Loraine Collins, nee Wheeler; loving father of John (Jo), Kathy (John) Jackson, Nancy (Jack) Carroll, Bill (Shawn); cherished grandpa of Johnny (Nicole), Steven (Lisa), Katie (Bobby) Jones, Joey (Allison, Fiancé), Timmy, Tommy, Bridget, Mary, Patsy, Liam, Aiden and the late...

Patricia D. Peano

Patricia D. Peano

May 17, 2016

Patricia D. Peano age 75; Beloved mother of Claudia (Kevin Nash), Tina (Brad Fisher) and Angela (Chris Ike); Cherished grandma of Griffin, Sabrina and Aubrey Nash, Chloe and Lilia Fisher; loving sister of Jackie (Joseph) Corrado, Glenn (Margrit) Malatesta and the late Terri Baxter; dear aunt to many; forever remembered by John Peano. Proud 30 year employee of the anesthesiology...

Boleslaw J. Czyz

Boleslaw J. Czyz

May 17, 2016

Boleslaw J. Czyz, 57, of Schiller Park, passed away May 17, 2016. Cherished husband of Malgorzata; loving father of Mariusz (Jadwiga), Daniel (Ewelina); caring grandfather of Emily, Nicholas, Emma and soon to be Baby Ella; dear son-in-law of Wladyslawa Imiela. Visitation Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., prayers 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home 6857...

Joseph Cieslukiewicz

Joseph Cieslukiewicz

May 16, 2016

Joseph Cieslukiewicz, 101, of Chicago, passed away May 16, 2016. Proud Veteran and Commissioned Officer, of her Majesty's Royal Air Force – Polish Division, during World War II and delighted member of the Polish Teachers Association. Beloved husband of Mary nee Adamek, loving father of George; the late Richard, and Irene (Francis Paul) DeRosa; and cherished grandfather of Francis Paul...

Lorraine H. Kula

Lorraine H. Kula

May 16, 2016

Lorraine H. Kula (nee Wayer) Age 89; beloved wife of 67 years to Joseph, loving mother of Alan (Nan Kim) and Brian; cherished sister of the late Carl (Veronica) Wayer, Jean (Raymond) Racila, Sally (Arthur) Anderson, and Raymond Wayer; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Visitation Friday...

Elaine C. Fabry

Elaine C. Fabry

May 15, 2016

Elaine C Fabry, age 89, was called home on May 15, 2016. Beloved daughter of Agnes and Charles Fabry, cherished aunt, godmother and cousin of many. Elaine was a lifelong resident of Chicago's northwest side and spent her later years at Oakton Pavilion Nursing home. She was loved by many friends. Family and friends to meet at St. Adalbert's Cemetery...

Barbara Marie Roraff

Barbara Marie Roraff

May 5, 2016

Barbara Marie Roraff, 61, at peace May 5, 2016. Visitation Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Funeral Prayers Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Mary Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church for Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, please donate to any cancer research fund of you choice. For info 773-774-3232.

Mary Frances Tomasic

Mary Frances Tomasic

May 4, 2016

Mary Frances Tomasic, beloved wife and mother of six, died peacefully on May 4 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was 83. Fran, as she was known to her friends and family, battled dementia in the last years of her life and succumbed to complications in hospice care surrounded by family members. Fran built her life around her Catholic faith and...

Patricia J. Jenkins

Patricia J. Jenkins

May 3, 2016

Patricia J. Jenkins, 92, at peace May 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Chester H.; loving mother of Kathleen (Stanley) Povilaitis, Dora (the late cherished Michael) Klein, Jerry (the late cherished Della), and Richard; devoted grandmother of Debra (Dave) Bonick, David Keough, Julie, Kate, Kim, Kari Jenkins, Trish (Dave) Meyers, and Matt Povilaitis; cherished nana of Tavia, Samuel Chester,...

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