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Teodoro Martinez

Teodoro Martinez

Nov 8, 2015

Teodoro Martinez, age 91, was born April 4, 1924, in Mexico City, Mexico, the yougest son of the late Teodoro Martinez and late Maria Martinez de Saldaña; Teodoro passed away November 8, 2015 in Chicago, IL. He married Magdalena Alvarado on May 2, 1959 and began a loving marriage that lasted 52 years. Magdalena preceded him in death on February...

Irene J. Forslund

Irene J. Forslund

Nov 1, 2015

Irene J. Forslund nee Krawicki, 94, of Chicago, passed away on November 1, 2015. Beloved wife of Rudolph; loving mother of Jim Forslund and Kathleen (Michael) Holmes; caring grandmother of Christopher, Ann Marie, and Audrey Holmes. Memorial services are pending at this time. For info call 773-774-3232

Richard J. Depouw

Richard J. Depouw

Nov 1, 2015

Richard J. DePouw Age 78, beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee Zehar); loving father of Michael (Elizabeth), Lori, John (Sharon), James (Jolanta), Michael, Perry (Kimberly), Donald (Teresa) and the late Billy (Barbra); cherished grandpa and great grandpa of many; dear brother of Agnes Ozechowski, Ken (Shelby) DePouw, and the late Robert (Theresa) DePouw. Will be missed by many nieces...

Guy Lance Herbert

Guy Lance Herbert

Oct 31, 2015

Guy L. Herbert, 64, of Chicago, passed away October 31, 2015. Beloved Husband of Debbra; caring Son-In-Law to Elsie Williams; kind Brother-In-Law to Judy (Don) Danz, Lori Santucci, Barbara (Ernie) Orlando, Wendy (Moe) Ferrer, and Brigitte Chobot; Sweet Uncle to Goddaughter Vanessa, Heidi, Kyle, Goddaughter Shannan, Philip, Stephanie, Michael, Lauren, Nicole, and Nicholas; Great-Uncle to 3 nephews and 2 nieces....

Adam Cegielski

Adam Cegielski

Oct 30, 2015

Adam Cegielski ,69, of Harwood Heights; beloved husband of Halina; loving father of Bogdan (Alexandra) and Gregory; cherished grandfather of Luciana and Maximilian; dear brother to Casey, Walter and Joe; fond uncle to many in the USA and Poland. Adam was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Visitation Tuesday, November 3 from 3 – 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John...

Dorothy A. Martens

Dorothy A. Martens

Oct 28, 2015

Dorothy A. Martens, Age 93; beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of John (Nancy) and Jim (Janice); dear grandmother of Jamie (Brian) Schumacher, Jill (Dave) Uliks, Ana (Robert) Willoughby, Pamela Smith and Karolee (Robert) Smietanski; great-grandmother of ten. Family and Friends to meet, Monday, November 2, at St. Eugene Church 7958 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, Mass 10:00 a.m....

Juanita Orozco

Juanita Orozco

Oct 24, 2015

Juanita Orozco, age 85, beloved wife of the late Pedro E. Orozco; loving mother of Margarita (the late Anthony J.) Marcichow, Juanita A. Orozco, Alice Orozco, Marie (Ray) Orozco-Torres, Peter Orozco and Rebecca Orozco; cherished grandma of John, Jennifer, Elyse, Amanda and Simon; cherished great-grandma of Julissa, Roxy, Emma, Hunter , Joseph and Josh. Visitation Wednesday, October 28, from 4...

Matthew J. Phillips

Matthew J. Phillips

Oct 22, 2015

Matthew J. Phillips, 96, passed October 22, 2015, proud Navy Veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Walter Phillips and Beverly (Jeff) Parypinski; grandchildren Mallory (Marc) Dahlquist, and Joanna Parypinski; sister Sophie Wentzel, and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph...

Richard J. Becker

Richard J. Becker

Oct 15, 2015

Richard J. Becker, Age 82; Proud Veteran US Marine Corps, Korean War; beloved husband of Josephine, nee Martorano; loving father of Kathleen (Lambert) Nabuurs and Karen Becker; dearest brother of Allen (Joyce) Handlin and the late Dennis Becker; cherished uncle of many. Visitation Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W....

Patricia M. Mittelstaedt

Patricia M. Mittelstaedt

Oct 13, 2015

Patricia M. Mittelstaedt (nee Tang), of Chicago; beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Michael and Sue; cherished grandmother of Eileen (Aaron) Doty and Michaeljohn W. Mittelstaedt; devoted and long-time member of United in Faith Church. Visitation Sunday, October 18 from 4 – 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Funeral service...

Lorraine Zehren

Lorraine Zehren

Oct 12, 2015

Lorraine Zehren (nee Hawley), 94, of Chicago and formerly of Waukegan; beloved wife of the late George F. Zehren; loving mother of Julie (Jude) D'Souza; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Richard) Bernstein and Janet (Eric) Dinnen; proud great-grandmother of Ezekiel and Joanna Bernstein and Ethan Dinnen. Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Caroline (Sackmann) Hawley. Mass will...

Young June Lee

Young June Lee

Oct 10, 2015

Young June Lee, age 72, beloved husband and loving father. Visitation October 14th, from 6 PM until time of Mass 8 PM at St. Paul Chong Ha Sang Church, 675 Dursey Lane, Des Plaines. Interment private. For more information 773-774-3232.

Richard W. Raver

Richard W. Raver

Oct 10, 2015

Raver, Richard W., cherished brother of James (Mary), Doug (Lynne) and Elizabeth (Edward) Unverricht. Beloved son of the late George and Mildred Raver. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation, Sunday, October 25 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago....

Michael P. Silvon Sr.

Michael P. Silvon Sr.

Oct 8, 2015

Michael P. Silvon Sr., 95, passed October 8, 2015. He is survived by his children Michael (Kathy) Silvon Jr. and Therese (Keith) Rulon; grandchildren Michael (Mary) Silvon III and Jonathan (Maria) Silvon; great-grandchildren Molly Silvon and Reggie Silvon; and loving uncle to everyone. He is preceded in death by his wife Louise, his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Proud...

Doris A. Manto (Kosach)

Doris A. Manto (Kosach)

Oct 7, 2015

Doris A. Manto (Kosach), age 93, beloved wife of the late Joseph Kosach and Leo Manto; loving stepmother of Chuck, Sam and Mark Manto; cherished grandmother of Many; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 9 am until time of service 12 pm Noon at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. In lieu...

Sun Ja Kim

Sun Ja Kim

Oct 6, 2015

Sun Ja Kim, age 84, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Moon Hong, Tiffani (Bradley) Griffith and Jaclyn (Randy) Cassel; cherished grandma of Kristina Kim; dear aunt of Hyung (Eun Hee)Song; fond great-aunt of Hannah and Jonnah. Visitation Monday, October 12, from 6 pm until time of service 8 pm and 10 am service Tuesday October 13...

Phillip John Schlenbecker

Phillip John Schlenbecker

Oct 2, 2015

Phillip John Schlenbecker, age 70, passed away on October 2, 2015. Retired CPD: Star 12298. Beloved husband of 47 years to Kathleen (nee Battey); cherished father of Darlene (Steve) and Don (Justine); amazing grandfather of Derek, Griffin, and Madison; loving brother of Phyllis (Jim) Ritt; brother-in-law of Darlene Mitchell; caring uncle of Jim and Debbie; dedicated friend to many; avid...

Muriel M. Marks

Muriel M. Marks

Sep 29, 2015

Muriel M. Marks, At Rest September 29, 2015, Age 96; Beloved sister of the late Gladys (the late Larry) Offenbecker; dear aunt of Dawn Muriel Offenbecker (George Comstock) and Linda (Ron) Bryan; great-aunt of Guy and Erik Comstock, Tanya (Pete) Hosfield, Brendon (Teri) Bryan and Lance (Carrie) Bryan; great-great aunt of Cassie and Robin Hosfield, Eian and Ella Bryan; Funeral...

Elaine K. Potzus

Elaine K. Potzus

Sep 19, 2015

Elaine K. Potzus, 92, of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Herbert; loving mother of Lynda, Herb, Joan (John) and the late Barbara (Ken); cherished grandmother of Coleen, Katie and Matt; fond aunt and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday, September 23 from 4 – 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral service Thursday...

Shirley Mae Lublansky

Shirley Mae Lublansky

Sep 19, 2015

Shirley Mae Lublansky (nee Lange); beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of Sandra, Debra, Steven, Cathy, Michael and the late Jacqueline; proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many; cherished sister of Barbara and Buddy; fond aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday, September 23 from 4 - 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral...

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