Obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Raymond LeBlanc, a cherished uncle, brother, neighbor, and friend, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on November 24, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the youngest son of Robert and Chloe LeBlanc. He is survived by his sister, Victoria (LeBlanc) O'Donnell, and was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert, Richard,...

Jan 28, 2025

William "Bill" J. LeSeur, 98, now joins his beloved of 74 years, Arlene, in eternal rest; cherished father of Denise (Joseph Waechter) LeSeur-Waechter and Melissa (Brian) Welch; devoted grandpa of Allison (Christian) Cortez, and Michael (Ashley) Welch; and caring brother of Blaine LeSeur and the late Betty Kolkau; fond uncle to many. Right out of high school Bill enlisted...

Jan 20, 2025

David R. Skwierczynski was born March 21, 1961 and found eternal rest on January 20, 2025 at the age of 63. Beloved son of Agnes, nee Posda and the late Nick Skwierczynski; loving brother of Randy (Virginia), Tom (Natalie), Linda (Steve) Monelli and Ken (Karen); cherished uncle of Stacy (Ron) Gemelli, Danielle, Brittany, Matthew and Nicholas; great-uncle of Allison...

Dec 26, 2024

Joann L. Flynn, 72, loving daughter of the late John and the late Corinne Flynn; beloved sister of Karen and Rick; devoted aunt of Kaitlin and Ryan; and loving cousin and friend to many.

"Auntie Joannie" was an honorary aunt to many. She was also known as the "Snack Queen" to anyone who was fortunate enough to...

Dec 25, 2024

Gloria E. Frett, Beloved wife of the late Dr. William Frett. Devoted mother of Mary Pat (the late Robert) Collins, William (Connie) Frett, Michael (Kathy) Frett and Julie (Dr. Frank) Serrecchia. Loving grandmother of Katie, Peggy, Bob, Dan, Jackie, Brian, Dr. Michael, Anthony, Nick, David and the late David Frett. Great grandmother of thirteen. Devoted parishioner of St. Monica...

Dec 7, 2024

On December 7, 2024, heaven gained another angel, William Henry Donaldson, as he slept that night. Known as Bill, Don or Papa Bill, he is a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born in Savannah, Georgia on May 23, 1949, he was a man whose life was defined by service and a love for his family and friends....

Dec 3, 2024

Sandra Mae Nolin December 4, 1934 – December 3, 2024 Sandra Mae Nolin, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, Gigi, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, just one day shy of her 90th birthday. Sandra was a devoted and loving wife to Robert Nolin, with whom she shared 52 remarkable years of marriage, built on a...

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...