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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,...

Mary Lou Mcneela

Mary Lou Mcneela

May 2, 2016

Mary Lou McNeela nee Strawn, 88, of Chicago, passed away May 2, 2016. Beloved wife of Bernard; dear daughter of the late Ray and Alice Strawn; loving sister-in-law of Bill (Carmen), Marty (JoAnn), Don (Joan), Mary (Tom), and Joe; and kind aunt of Marty, Bryan, Kathy, Mary, Karen, Suzy, Jimmy, Mark, Donna, Mary Jo, Jeanne, Kristine, Kevin, Anne Marie. Lying...

Geraldine V. Keen

Geraldine V. Keen

May 1, 2016

Geraldine V. Keen; age 86, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Diane) and Cynthia (Donald) Kramer; cherished grandma of Joseph, Stephanie, Amanda and Jennifer; dear sister of the late Leon (Ann) Jozaities. Visitation Saturday May 7, 2015 at 10 A.M. until time of prayers 12:15 P.M. at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W....

Marion Mertes

Marion Mertes

Apr 30, 2016

Marion Mertes nee Elsing, 102, of Chicago, passed away April 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving mother of the late Don and Phil (Linda); cherished grandmother of Eric (Kendra), Patricia (Steve) Zaremba, and Sean (Christie); kind great-grandmother of Patrick, Logan, Steven, Jason, Christopher, Jonathan, and Alyson. In lieu of flowers donate to the American Cancer Society. Visitation...

Kaga "Peter" Shuetsu

Kaga "Peter" Shuetsu

Apr 17, 2016

Shuetsu "Peter" Kaga, age 63, beloved husband of Pok Wha; loving father of Chris (Ewelina) Kaga and Thomas Lee. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Monday, April 18, from 6:30 pm until time of service 8 pm; Funeral mass Tuesday, April 19, 10:30 am at St. Andrew Kim Parish, 1275 Arlington Hts Road, Itasca. Interment St....

Helen B. Lesniak

Helen B. Lesniak

Apr 14, 2016

Helen B. Lesniak, Beloved wife of the late Joseph; Loving mother of Terrence and the late Lawrence (Laurel); Cherished grandmother of Susan (Howard) Weiss and Scott Lesniak and great-grandmother of Zachary, Maxwell and Madeline Weiss; Dear sister of Frances (the late Ray) Brooks, Sheila (the late Mike) Styczinski, Lillian (the late Chester) Waleszek, the late Anne (the late John) Wotyna,...

Constance Stewart

Constance Stewart

Apr 11, 2016

Constance Stewart, Born July 30, 1924, At Rest April 11, 2016; Age 91. Visitation Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Montrose Cemetery. For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Kenneth E. "Deacon Kenny" Jenney

Kenneth E. "Deacon Kenny" Jenney

Apr 8, 2016

Kenneth E. Jenney Jr. "Deacon Kenny" Loving husband of the late Nancy, devoted father of Jean (John) Balatsos, Susan (Clarence) Thomas, Douglas (Tammy), Kenneth, Timothy and the late William Jenney; cherished grandfather of 6, dear brother of Stephen, Howard and Ralph Jenney. Spiritual mentor and friend too many at St. Monica Parish. Active 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus....

Kathleen A. Kelly

Kathleen A. Kelly

Apr 7, 2016

Kathleen A. Kelly, 66, formerly of Chicago; beloved mother of Jennifer Kelly (Russell Congine). Kathy was a great cat lover, gardener, movie and book enthusiast. She prided herself on privacy and independence. Friends are to meet at St. Adalbert Cemetery office, 6800 N. Milwaukee, Niles, for a chapel service beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19. For more information...

Jung Ai Kim

Jung Ai Kim

Apr 7, 2016

Jung Ai Kim, age 90, beloved mother and grandmother; visitation Sunday, April 10, from 3 pm until time of service 4 pm ; Funeral service Monday, April 11, 10:00 am at Korean United Methodist Church of South Suburban Chicago, 19320 S. Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor. Interment Skyline Cemetery. For more information 773-774-3232

Eugene J. Dyrek

Eugene J. Dyrek

Apr 3, 2016

Eugene Dyrek; beloved son of the late Veronica and Albert Dyrek; loving father of Marion (Carol) Annette, Daum (William J.) Anthony and Maureen Byrnes(Jim); cherished grandfather to David, Meridith Byrnes and Jessica Dyrek; dear brother to the late Edward Dyrek and Florence Oleksy; fond uncle to Diane Nava, Joanne Genna, Joe Oleksy, Edward, Gary, and David Dyrek. Visitation Sunday, April...

Joseph E. Neisler Jr.

Joseph E. Neisler Jr.

Apr 3, 2016

Jospeh E. Neisler Jr., 90, of Hemet, CA and formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of Genevieve for 67 years; loving father of Laura (Tom) Frame, Nancy (the late George) Zielinski, Patricia Johnson, Peggy Burnett and Doris (Jeff) Knutsen, cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Bill, Evelyn, Larry, Loyd and the late Roger; fond uncle to...

Barbara A. Sabo

Barbara A. Sabo

Mar 31, 2016

Barbara A. Sabo, nee May; Born July 17, 1927, at peace March 31, 2016, age 88; beloved wife of the late Robert R.; loving mother of Robert (Julie), Nicholas (Patty), Michael (Linda), Antoinette (Dan) Shuba and Judy (Bill) Freeman; dearest grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of five; fond sister of Thomas (Julie) May and preceded in death by Anton, Clarence, Harriet,...

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