Obituaries

Dec 2, 2024

Kara M. Schwantz, 60, of Chicago, leaves behind a family that may lack in quantity but makes up for in quality, and they are now left trying to figure out who the new ringleader will be. Beloved daughter to Mary (the late Richard); fond sister to Kristine (Patrick), Richard (Yvonne); fun loving "cool" aunt of Patrick, Rachel (Josh), Abby...

Oct 25, 2024

Martha Mazur (Popielarz); Born in Pont-a-Mousson, France, passed away October 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Klemens.. Loving mother of Bob (Lisa) Mazur and Diane Heimdal. Devoted grandmother of Michael (Vanesa) Heimdal and adored great- grandmother of Mackenzie. Cherished sister of Olga Vasquez and the late Peggy Youmara. Fond aunt of Chris, Linda, Andre, Oscar and Don.

Oct 23, 2024

Adalbert E. Bayer, 95 of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anneliese; proud father to Douglas (Petra) Bayer and Regina (Lee) Mayer; caring Opa to Lauren, Caroline, Hannah, and Allison; fond brother to Johann (Margaret) Bayer

Visitation, Monday,...

Sep 29, 2024

Luis H. Quispe, 87, adored husband to the late Julia Ortega-Quispe; adored son of the late Luis and Felicinda; loving father to Victor Hugo (Ana Rosa) Quispe, Patricia Julia Quispe (Ramiro S.) Flores; proud grandfather to Julian Luis Quispe, Marisol Elizabeth Flores, Andres Javier Quispe, Christian A. Flores; fond brother to Rosaura Diaz, Maria Luz Quispe, and Consuelo (Rade)...

Sep 25, 2024

Charlene D. Lawrence, 92

October 9, 1931 – September 25, 2024

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother Sandra (Robert), Debra (James) and the late Charmaine. Dearest Grammy to Rebecca (Eric), Matthew (Coulter), Sara (Alex), Melanie, Chad (Whitney) and Alex. Cherished great Grammy to Phoebe, Caroline, Emmett, Salem and Reid. Sister of the late...

Sep 24, 2024

William "Bill" H. Adams, Jr., age 94, beloved husband of the late Audrey; loving father of Randall (Denise) and Ken (Colleen); dearest grandfather of Ashley, Matthew (Monica), Eric, Elise and Jason; great-grandfather of Lily and Jack; fond brother of the late Donald and the late David. Bill was a proud Eagle Scout, US Army Korean war Veteran and dedicated...

Sep 19, 2024

Darlene D. Magic, 75, loving wife the late John; beloved mother of Kevin (Emily) Miller, Michael (Inna) Miller, Susan (Rafael) Miller; cherished grandmother of Gracelyn Venegas and William Miller; devoted sister of the late Martin Betley, the late Jeanette Oszakewski, the late Loraine Barczuk, the late Adeline Schreiber, the late Al Betley, the late Dolores Betley, the late Patricia...

Sep 18, 2024

Frances K. Shelton, née Parvin, born on October 1, 1933, in Corinth, Mississippi, passed away on September 18, 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories. Daughter of Dallas and Clara Parvin, Frances spent her early years working alongside her father on their family's share-crop cotton farm. In the early 1960s, she moved to Chicago, where she raised her...

Sep 14, 2024

Anita A. Sikora-Koch, 101 ½, loving wife of Edgar Koch and the late Florian Sikora; cherished mother of Richard (Sharon) Sikora and the late Carolyn Serrano; grandmother of Susan Sikora, Jeffrey (Deanna) Sikora, Theresa (Rudy) Martinez; great-grandmother of Cecily, Rosalynn, and Juliana; mother-in-law of Gerardo Serrano; sister of the late Helen, the late Cliff, the late John, the late...

Sep 13, 2024

Gertrude E. Coakley, 94, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September, 13, 2024, she now joins her husband, Raymond, in eternal rest. Beloved mother to Timothy, Terrence (Carol), Matthew (Kristen), Monica (Donald); caring grandmother to Hillary (Justin), Rebecca (Joseph), Mary (Tommy), Katy; proud great grandmother of Adam. Preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Ann...

Sep 12, 2024

Maxine Xanos, 99, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully September 12, 2024, and now joins her beloved Thomas in eternal rest.

Visitation, Sunday, 10:00 a.m, until the time of Funeral Service, 12:00 p.m., at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago, IL 60656. Interment to follow at Union Ridge Cemetery, Chicago.

Sep 10, 2024

Stanislaw Grochowski, 80, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He is survived by his wife Barbara and his daughters Anna "Ania" (Mark) Fink and Katarzyna "Kasia" Grochowska, 4 out of 8 siblings in Poland: Jadwiga (Kazimierz) Konopacka, Wojciech Grochowski (Hanna), Elżbieta Hojda (Piotr), Barbara Kiewel (with her husband Slawomir)....

Sep 8, 2024

Joseph William Niemiec, 85, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away at home, on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Loving brother to his sisters Laura (Jack) Gray, Mickey (the late Fred) Wirsing; fond uncle to Lisa, Eric, Rochelle (Mario), Shawn (Rachel), Bill (Andrea) and Tom (Kathy);  proud great-uncle to Chase (Lindsey), Dylan, Abigail, Ariel, Ayla, Ally, Anthony, Adonis, Sarah, Danny, Chloe...

Aug 23, 2024

Dr. Edward E. Christensen, Beloved husband of late Carolyn Christensen. Devoted father of Lori Christensen and William (Karen) Christensen. Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Nicolet and Michael Christensen. Fond friend of Bird. Devoted brother of the late William Christensen. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. until the time of Service, 12:00 p.m. at...

Aug 15, 2024

Eugene "Gene" D. Schnarr, 82 of Chicago and Phoenix, passed peacefully with family by his side on August 15, 2024. Loving brother to Fred "Kenny" and his wife Mary; cherished uncle to Kristin (Joseph) Corbett, Daniel (Anna) Schnarr; caring great uncle to Justin, Griffin, Braden, Eleanor, Emma, Vince; beloved friend of Kevin Kenerson. Gene is preceded in death by...

Jul 29, 2024

Michael A. Malarski, 85, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2024. Father of Jeffrey (Regina), Steven and Matthew (Deborah); proud grandfather to Emily, Daniel, Elizabeth, Andrew, Lindsey, Madeline, Henry, Calvin and Luke; fond brother to Henry (Donna), the late Phillip (Barbara) and James (Patricia); caring uncle and friend to many. Michael was a longtime member...

Jul 24, 2024

SR. MARY PAULETTE PIETA, C.R.

Sr. Mary Paulette, C.R. (Angela Marie Pieta) Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Loving daughter of the late Walter Pieta and the late Marie Gajda. Dear cousin and friend to many. Loved and respected by her Sisters in the community.

Visitation Sunday, July 28, 2024, from...

Jul 20, 2024

Renee entered Eternal Life peacefully while at home.

Renee received her education at Immaculate Conception from Kindergarten through High School.  She went on to Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colorado where she received her Degree in Education.  Upon graduating she began teaching in Elmhurst School District and EDSED (East DuPage Special Education District) where she excelled as...

Jul 19, 2024

Mildred "Millie" Bush; beloved wife of the late Chester E. Bush; loving mother of Barbara (Robert) McNellis, Jim (Renee), Mary Beth (Bradd) Soutor and the late Joseph Edward; dearest grandmother of Laura (Brian "Babe"), Joseph (Heather), Kristin, John, Sam, Nick (Beth), Tony, Heather, Nicolette and Maria; great-grandmother of Caleb, Jack, Alice, Scarlett; cherished sister of late Helen  and Ted...

Jul 1, 2024

Our beloved mother, Rosabella Menchavez Rabor, passed away on July 1, 2024, at St. Alexius Barrington in Illinois. She fought a long battle with heart problems and finally took her last breaths surrounded by family. Words can't describe how much we'll miss Mama Bella. She lit every room with a sunny smile and always knew how to make people...