Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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