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Kwang H. Hyun

Kwang H. Hyun

Sep 15, 2015

Kwang H. Hyun, age 74, beloved husband of Chan Woo; loving father of Rosa (Chris), Simon and Marianne (Brian); cherished grandfather of four. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, September 16th from 6 pm until time of Mass 7:30 pm. 10 am Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, September 17th at Korean Martyr's Catholic Church, 4115...

Johanna R. Kasper

Johanna R. Kasper

Sep 13, 2015

Johanna R. Kasper age 76, beloved wife of 53 years to Robert; loving sister-in-law of Charles and many others; cherished aunt and "mom" to John, Timothy (Annie), Brian (Micheala) and David; great aunt of 12.Proud teacher of 34 years at Smyser Elementary School. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Friday 9 A.M. at Kolbus - John V....

Lena Minerva

Lena Minerva

Sep 13, 2015

Lena Minerva passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Devoted daughter of the late Peter and Anna Minerva; loving sister of Mary and the late Vito and Joseph (MaryRose); cherished aunt of Peter (Nina), Elaine (George), Anne (Frank) and Al (Lydia); great aunt to Michael (Emily), Maria, Rosie, Joseph R., Rosa (Ray), Mary, Joey, Lisa and Katie;...

Helen M. Radlowski

Helen M. Radlowski

Sep 11, 2015

Helen Margaret Radlowski 89, died on September 11, 2015 at home with family at her side. She was born in South Chicago on October 27, 1925. Helen retired from R.R. Donnelley and Sons Printing after 30 years as a quality supervisor. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed in 1973. They were married on October 19, 1946. Also...

Jose Q. Co

Jose Q. Co

Sep 6, 2015

Beloved husband of Patricia Y. Co; loving father of Vernaliz Co (Scott Li) and J.P. Kenneth Co; dearest grandfather of Augustus Li; dear brother of Leonardo (Rosita) Co and preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services and Interment were held privately. For information Kolbus-May Funeral Home 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Adeline I. Schreiber (Biernacki)

Adeline I. Schreiber (Biernacki)

Sep 2, 2015

Adeline I. Schreiber (nee Betley), age 85; beloved wife of the late Otto Schreiber; loving mother of Mark (Mary Kay) Biernacki and Daniel (Donna) Biernacki; step mother to Richard (Andrea Gurr) Schreiber and David Schreiber; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Laura; cherished step grandmother of six; proud great-grandmother of six; dear sister of Lorraine, Al, Dolores and Darlene; fond aunt...

Kimberly Allison

Kimberly Allison

Sep 1, 2015

Kimberly Allison, 32, of Grand Junction, MI and formerly of Chicago, IL; loving mother of Gage; beloved daughter of Deborah (the late David) Cook; dear sister of Kelly Rose; cherished granddaughter of Grace Cook; fond aunt of many and dear friend to many. Memorial visitation Sunday, September 27 from 4 - 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...

Elida G. Garcia

Elida G. Garcia

Aug 26, 2015

Elida G. Garcia nee Garza, 88, passed on August 26, 2015. Elida is survived by her grandchildren Anthony Garcia, Michael (Jill) Garcia, and Martin (Danielle) Garcia; her great-grandson Aidan; sisters Belia Rojas, Connie Prieto, Irene Ruggieri, and Frances Linker; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond Garcia, loving son...

Linda Faith Kolbus

Linda Faith Kolbus

Aug 20, 2015

Linda Faith Kolbus, nee Borg; age 73 of Huntley, Formerly of Chicago; beloved wife of Donald Sr. for 53 years; dear sister of Beverly Borg; loving mother of Donald (Theresa), James (Andrea), Kristine (companion Robert Hellyer), Debra (Nick) Belcore, cherished grandmother of Zachary, Alyson, Matt, Josh, Gianna and Nicholas. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 1 p.m....

Sister Jeanne Schweickert, Osf

Sister Jeanne Schweickert, Osf

Aug 19, 2015

Sister Jeanne Schweickert, OSF Born April 6, 1935, Born into Eternal Life Aug 19, 2015, age 80; beloved sister of Donald (the late Joan), the late Jack and the late Jim (the late Sarah); loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. with a Service at 7 p.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins...

Dolores E. Speaker

Dolores E. Speaker

Aug 15, 2015

Dolores E. Speaker, age 88, of Chicago passed away August 14, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late George and Loretta; loving sister of the late George H. Speaker; and godmother of Linda (Roger) Machut. Flowers are welcome; please send to church or memorial contribution can be made in her memory to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 E. Wacker Dr. Suite...

Robert Lee Lyons

Robert Lee Lyons

Aug 5, 2015

Robert Lee Lyons, Age 85; Proud US Army Korean War Veteran; beloved husband of Margaret, nee Peters; loving father of David, Sandra (Michael) Banko, Catherine Lyons and Ruth Lyons; dear grandfather of Nicole Banko, Justin Banko, Elizabeth Lyons, Andrew Lyons, Samuel Avner, Joshua Banko, Ashley Banko, Lisa Banko and Cora Banko; great-grandfather of Tyler and Alexander. Visitation Sunday 4 to...

William W Barthel

William W Barthel

Aug 4, 2015

William W. Barthel, 70, of Deer Park; cherished son of the late William W. and Elsie Barthel; beloved husband of Sandy (nee Baldwin); loving father of Lara (Brian) Cavanaugh and Will Barthel; dear brother of Janice, Mary Lou (Larry) Kolbus, Virginia (Jim) Daly and brother-in-law of Nancy (Lee), Joyce (Tom), Donna (Jim) and the late Rusty; fond uncle to many....

Robert Golembiewski

Robert Golembiewski

Aug 1, 2015

Robert Golembiewski Beloved husband of 49 years to Adrienne nee Blazejczyk; loving dad of Laura (Mark) Romagno, and Jeff (Michele) Golembiewski; cherished grandpa G of Michael and Nicholas Romagno, Haiden and Ryan Golembiewski. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 P.M.; Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:30 A.M. at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Procession to...

Paul J. Chyson

Paul J. Chyson

Jul 31, 2015

Chyson, Paul J. age 67; beloved husband of 39 years to Christine; loving brother of Tony (Midge) and John (the late Sharon) Chyson. Visitation; Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers; Tuesday 10:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave to St. Robert Bellarmine Church; Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. (773) 774-3232 or...

Stella Piechota

Stella Piechota

Jul 18, 2015

Stella Piechota, nee Frech, age 97; beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Eugene and Irene Piechota; dear grandmother of Michael (Angel); great-grandmother of Angie (Michael) Vail, Justin, Brandon and Andrew; great-great grandmother of Lily and Logan; fond sister-in-law of Casimir (Lucille) Piechota; dear aunt of Dorianna. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:30 a.m....

Berniece Kawa

Berniece Kawa

Jul 14, 2015

Kawa, Berniece nee: Lisowski Beloved wife of the late Henry P. Kawa. Loving mother of Judith A. Reilly, Henry J. (Kathleen) and Jeffrey D. (Madiem) Kawa. Devoted grandmother of David Reilly, Pamela (David) Fuesz, Jennifer Siegele (John) Mesmer. Cherished great grandmother of six, and great-great grandmother of six. Was called to our Lord July 14. Visitation Sunday 4:30-9:00 p.m. Funeral...

Irwin Fromm

Irwin Fromm

Jun 26, 2015

Irwin Fromm; Age 88, Proud WWII Navy Veteran; Beloved husband of 67 years to Elsie; loving father of Scott and Kevin; cherished grandfather of Matthew and Trevor; brother of Mabel (the late Ralph) Gorski; dear uncle to many. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:15 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Bertha Markus

Bertha Markus

Jun 25, 2015

Nee Grossman; Age 98, Beloved wife of the late Henry; Loving mother of Dennis (the late Judith) and the late Robert; Cherished grandma of Jeffrey, Steven Sr. (Jessica), Jodi (Patrick) Coyle, Todd and Sarah; Proud great-grandma of Tara, Steven Jr., Kyla, Karlie, Christopher, Conor, Kaylee, Ian, Noel and Lily; great great-grandma of Jaayden and Nevaeh. He will be missed by...

Eleonore A. Mccarthy

Eleonore A. Mccarthy

Jun 24, 2015

Eleonore A. McCarthy (nee Wojcik), 88, of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Jeffrey J. (Jane Quinn) McCarthy and the late Brian A. McCarthy; cherished grandmother of Quinn McCarthy. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. until time of prayers at 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church,...

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