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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,...

Robert H. Troxell

Robert H. Troxell

Mar 26, 2016

Robert H. Troxell, 89, of Chicago, passed away March 26, 2016. Born and raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, proud World War II Airforce Veteran. Loving husband of Vivian nee Bloechl; wonderful father of Catherine (Mike O'Neal) Troxell, Therese (Craig) Jacobson, Roberta Troxell, Jeffrey (MaryAnn), Annette (Mark) Galbraith, Cecile (John) Petermann, Gerard (Marie), and James (Stefanie); big brother of Helen (Les) Schaick;...

Santo "Al" Conte

Santo "Al" Conte

Mar 15, 2016

Santo "Al" Conte, At rest March 15, 2016, age 82; Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. with a Prayers Service at 5 p.m.; Funeral Prayers, Monday, 10 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. For information 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Josephine L. Ballou

Josephine L. Ballou

Mar 12, 2016

Josephine L. Ballou, 85, of Chicago, passed away March 12, 2016. Loving wife of Edgar; beloved mother of Cindy (John) Ballou-Tinnerello and Wendy Ballou; loving grandmother of Dan Ballou-Tinnerello; cherished sister of Phillip (Rosemary) Rendone and James Rendone. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents Nicholas and Helen Rendone. Visitation on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 1 to 2:30...

Norman J. Holden, Jr.

Norman J. Holden, Jr.

Mar 5, 2016

Norman J. Holden, Jr., At rest March 5, 2016, age 76; Family and friends to meet, Tuesday, March 8th, 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert Cemetery 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles for a Funeral Service and Interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shrines Hospitals for Children would be appreciated. For information please call Kolbus-May Funeral Home at 773-774-3232

Josephine Zientko

Josephine Zientko

Mar 4, 2016

Age 100, of Chicago, passed away March 4, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; Loving mother of Diane (Michael) Dolesh and Joanne. Cherished sister of James Kroll; Fond sister-in-law of Jean Kroll and dear family friend Joseph Ramirez. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago....

Thomas Joseph "T.J' Coughlan

Thomas Joseph "T.J' Coughlan

Mar 3, 2016

Thomas Joseph "T.J." Coughlan, 79, of Chicago passed away March 3, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Parrilli-Coughlan; loving father of Chloe Elise Coughlan and Annice Carmel Coughlan (fiancé Jacob Meding); loving brother of James R. "Dick" Coughlan, William D. "Bill" Coughlan, and Terry (Laura) Coughlan; kind brother-in-law of Bill (Linda) Parrilli; cherished son-in-law of Camille Parrilli; and loving uncle of...

Kathryn Fitzgerald

Kathryn Fitzgerald

Feb 29, 2016

Kathryn Fitzgerald (nee Wakeman), 64, of Norridge; beloved mother of John Jr. and Patrick; dear sister of Sharon Rodriguez and Stacey Neurock; fond aunt to many and loving companion of Jake. Memorial visitation Thursday, March 3 from 4 - 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment private. For more information please call 773.774.3232.

Susan M. Healey

Susan M. Healey

Feb 27, 2016

Susan M. Healey Age 77, Resides in Sawyer, MI. Formerly from River Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah F. Healey; loving mother of Jeanine (Robert) Peterson and David (Holly); cherished grammie of Eric, Patrick, Laura, Jack, and Austin; dear sister of the late Janice Barry. Visitation Thursday March 3, 2016 from 4 to 8 P.M. at Kolbus-John V....

Penelope V. Jaworski

Penelope V. Jaworski

Feb 25, 2016

Jaworski, Penelope V. (Penny) died peacefully on Thursday, February 25th following an extended illness. She was 72. Penny was the eldest child of Philip Jaworski and Gertrude (nee Zapf), loving sister of Douglas "Butch" and of Susan (deceased) and brother-in-law Michael Olk, loving aunt of Penny Sue (Dave Dudley), Tammy (Robert Radvanovsky) and Gary Olk and great aunt to Stephanie...

Marion E. May

Marion E. May

Feb 24, 2016

Age 95, of Chicago, passed away February 24, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Eleanor (Anna); Loving sister of Anton, Clarence, Harriet, Joseph, John, Barbara and Thomas; Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lying-in-State Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the Time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, 60657....

Vita M. Laha

Vita M. Laha

Feb 24, 2016

Vita M. Laha, 94, of Chicago passed away peacefully February 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Willis "Bill" Laha; loving mother of Bonnie Sergen, Richard (Nancy) Laha, and Dawn Buschnyj; great friend to Charles Osborne; sweet grandmother to Lisa Sergen, the late Eric Buschnyj, Marc (Carrie Flores) Buschnyj, and Tony Sergen; caring great-grandmother of Kayla Buschnyj, Nathaniel Buschnyj, and...

Dolores Dolezil

Dolores Dolezil

Feb 18, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Emil Jr.; Loving sister of Edwin Minaltoski, Eugene (Catherine Diane) Minalt and the late Anastasia Klapkowski; Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Prayers Monday 9:15 a.m. to Immaculate Conception Church for...

Frank Lizzo

Frank Lizzo

Feb 15, 2016

Frank Lizzo, beloved husband of Mabel Lizzo, (deceased) passed away on Feb. 15th. at the age of 96. Devoted and loving father of John (Fran) Lizzo, Frank (Jean) Lizzo, Robert (Diane) Lizzo, Carmela (Joe) Lizzo Stock, and Thomas (Lisa) Lizzo, loving grandfather of Erin, David, Jason (Meagan), Brian (Kelly), Robin, Stacey (David) Weatherly, Kendall, Jeffrey, and John and great grandfather...

Joan T. Frank

Joan T. Frank

Feb 15, 2016

Joan T. Frank, nee Czech, of Chicago. At rest February 15, age 83; beloved wife of the late John A.; loving mother of John (Joyce), James, Julie (Paul) Schreiner, Joseph (Marilyn) and the late Janice (Rocco) Laudadio; cherished grandmother of Tina (Ben), Fred (Christine), Jill (Paul), Johnny, Megan, Amy, Joanne (Rob), Samantha and Matthew; great-grandmother of Kylie, Nolan, Logan, Jackson,...

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