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Geraldine A. Mcclain

Geraldine A. Mcclain

Nov 15, 2014

Geraldine A. McClain; beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Charmaine (Israel) Cartagena; cherished Gram of Bianca (Eric) Jensen and Justin Cartagena; proud Babcia of Jaxson Carter Jensen; loving sister-in-law of Dora (Connis) Mercer, Tom (Teddie) McClain and Clara McClain; fond aunt and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 3 - 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V....

Elaine M. Pranica

Elaine M. Pranica

Nov 9, 2014

Elaine M. Pranica, nee Bugajski; beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Pranica; loving mother of Joseph J., Kevin T. and John M.; dear sister of the late Edward Bugajski ; foster-sister of Lottie (Henry) Wojcik; fond aunt of Bruce (Mary Jean Raciti-Bugajski) and Dennis Bugajski, Diane (Don) Haberkamp and Denise Wojcik. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St....

Brian S Michalak

Brian S Michalak

Nov 7, 2014

Brian S. Michalak of Chicago, age 50, U.S. Army, Gulf War Era, is survived by his mother Geraldine nee Zalesny; two sisters Victoria (John) Conway and Debbie (Dan) Pokorski; niece Hailey Pokorski. He was preceded passing by his father Jerome Michalak. He enjoyed watching movies and an avid collector of many things. A memorial service to honor the life of...

Ralph Kleiner

Ralph Kleiner

Nov 2, 2014

Ralph Kleiner of Chicago, Illinois passed away on November 2, 2014 under the loving care of his family. He was born on February 12, 1937 in Yugoslavia to Mathias and Theresia (Szuhany) Kleiner. Ralph is survived by his wife Penny (Veil); three children Rick (Kathleen) Stege, Andrea (Robert) Krainik and Rudy Kleiner; five grandchildren James (Tammy) Stege, Jacob Stege, Charlene...

Gloria M. Brown

Gloria M. Brown

Oct 26, 2014

Gloria M. Brown, age 87. Beloved wife of the late James L. Brown; loving mother of James (Diane), David (Betsy), Cheri (Pat), the late Donna (Marty) Kane and Wendy (Tom) Voris. Gloria was a cherished gram, proud great grandma and dear aunt to many. In Lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Norwood Park Historical Society,...

Judith A. Magliano

Judith A. Magliano

Oct 26, 2014

Judith A. Magliano, nee Harand; age 80; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Lawrence (Sally) Sullivan, Thomas (Kathy) Sullivan, John (Elizabeth) Sullivan, Julie (Scott) Foerster and Guy Magliano; dear grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of two. Visitaton Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago Interment Maryhill...

L Michele Dailey

L Michele Dailey

Oct 21, 2014

Memorial visitation Sunday, Novemeber 2 from 1 p.m. to time of service at 4 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Michele's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or 800.822.6344. For more information please call 773.774.3232.

Dianne J. Dabe

Dianne J. Dabe

Oct 20, 2014

Dabe, Dianne J., Beloved wife of Robert. Loving sister in law of Barbara (Willard) Warlin and Rodney (Joan) Dabe. Visitation Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, until the Time of Service 12:00 Noon. Interment Private. For info. 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Ok Soon Won

Ok Soon Won

Oct 12, 2014

Ok Soon Won, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Visitation Tuesday from 6 pm until time of prayer service 8 pm, funeral service Wednesday 10:30 am at St. Andrew Kim Catholic Parish, 1275 Arlington Hts Rd. Itasca. Interment private. For more info 773-774-3232.

Suk Hwan Lee

Suk Hwan Lee

Oct 7, 2014

Suk Hwan Lee, age 71, beloved wife of Ok Jun; loving father of Loken. He will be missed by family and friends in United States and Korea. Visitation Thursday, October 9th, from 6 pm until time of prayers 7:30 pm, service 8 pm. Funeral Mass Friday 10 am at Korean Martyr's Catholic Church, 4115 N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago.Interment private. For...

Andrew E. Morgan Jr.

Andrew E. Morgan Jr.

Oct 7, 2014

Andrew Morgan Jr., age 57 of Chicago, passed away October 7, 2014. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force; loving father of Jessica and Gregory; son of Lorraine and the late Andrew Sr.; brother of Wendy, Kim (Steve) Stamper, Jennifer and the late Debi; nephew of the late Steve Polanchuk. Funeral Mass at Queen of Angels Church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Ave.,...

Mary E. Reynolds

Mary E. Reynolds

Oct 7, 2014

Mary E. Reynolds, nee Theobald; age 96; beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Susan (Reg) Valentino; preceded in death by her brother Curtis (Rose) and sisters Blanche (Bob) and Bernice (Jack); cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and entombment were held private. Arrangements by Kolbus-May Funeral Home 773-774-3232

Richard D. Folfas

Richard D. Folfas

Oct 3, 2014

Folfas, Richard D., Loving husband of the late Margaret; nee Scott. Devoted father of Mim (Raul) Vasquez, Cynthia (the late Martin) Martinez and Kerry (John) Tierney. Cherished grandfather of Jonathon, Jack, Wynter and Shannon. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation, Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home,...

Billy Lee Cabell

Billy Lee Cabell

Oct 3, 2014

Billy Lee Cabell, age 79, beloved husband of the late Betty J.; loving father of Debbie (Joe) Saunders, Tammy (Ron) Scalet and Karen (John) Kathrein; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Jonathen, Christopher, Matt, Billy, Samantha, Cole and Savannah; dear brother of Odassel. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 pm, Service 7 pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...

Eugene Storzek

Eugene Storzek

Sep 28, 2014

Eugene Storzek, age 94, formally of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Lendzion); loving father of Dennis (Patricia) and the late Denise Christine Palen; cherished grandfather of Colleen Marie (Ivan) Caro and Linda Jane (Mark) Barham. Visitation Wednesday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to the time of service at 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...

Sherman W. Mcgrew

Sherman W. Mcgrew

Sep 24, 2014

Sherman W. McGrew, age 65, beloved husband of 42 years to Colette nee Block; loving dad of Candice (Eric) Schmidt, Danielle (Nilay) Gandhi, and Michael H. McGrew; cherished brother of Marilyn (James) Viverito; dear brother-in-law of Fran (Don) Srbeny and Karen Block. Will be missed by best friend Jake. Proud graduate of Lane Tech and attended UIC and NEIU where...

Gladys T. Scharneck

Gladys T. Scharneck

Sep 17, 2014

Gladys Theresa Scharneck, Age 92, beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Norine (Tony) D'Ugo, Donna (John) Nowak and Denise (Ron) Burton; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Jon, Brandon, Ashley and Brad; dear aunt to many. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 – 9:00 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9:15 AM...

Robert Steve Kierna

Robert Steve Kierna

Sep 12, 2014

Robert S. Kierna, Age 60, beloved husband of 14 years to Grace nee Ford; loving father of Kristie and Anthony; cherished grandfather of Jeff Christian Jr., Jackson and Maksim; dear brother of Daniel (Barbara), Jeffrey (Grace), Cynthia (Richard) Karpinski and Richard Jr. (Colleen); uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bob was an awesome bowler, an avid fisherman, quick with a...

James H. Warmowski

James H. Warmowski

Sep 5, 2014

James H. Warmowski, Beloved husband of 57 years to Marlene; loving father of Susan (Gary) Metelak and the late James T. Warmowski; dear grandfather of Matthew and Gregory; devoted brother of Robert (Aldonna) Warmowski; fond uncle of many nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 P.M. funeral prayers Wednesday 9:30 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins...

Terry A. Wiase

Terry A. Wiase

Sep 3, 2014

Terry A. Wiase, born August 25, 1948, at rest September 3, 2014, age 66. Lying in State, Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 at St. Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham, Chicago. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For...

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