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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Julia H. Baird

Julia H. Baird

Sep 2, 2014

Julia H. Baird Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mom of Sigmund (Maureen), Mark (Christine), Tutti (John) Kornecki, Karl (Betty), Roger (Cindy), and the late Charles Jr., cherished grandma of Michael, Nicholas (Sarah), Ryan, Caroline, Jordan, Jonathan, Anthony, Amanda, Gennie, Charles, Bonnie, Danielle (Jeremy), Roger, Vanessa, Joseph and the late Corey; proud great grandmother of Madison, Ryan,...

Lillian H. Koziol

Lillian H. Koziol

Sep 2, 2014

Lillian H. Koziol, Age 98, At rest September 2, 2014; beloved daughter of Andrew and Adele Koziol; dearest sister of Virginia (Steven) Suvada, the late Irene and the late Edwin (Joan); cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in State Saturday, Sept 6 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m. at St. Monica Church 5136...

Lorraine T Meyer

Lorraine T Meyer

Aug 31, 2014

Lorraine T. Meyer 86, of Chicago passed away on August 31, 2014 at her home under the loving care of her family. She was born on August 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Herman and Catherine Bieze. She is survived by one son, William (Jennifer) Meyer Jr.; two grandchildren, William Robert and Rose Mae. She was preceded in passing by...

Nicole L. Calton

Nicole L. Calton

Aug 18, 2014

Nicole L. Calton. Loving daughter of Nathaniel Calton and Kristin Blyth. Cherished sister Ashley (John) Hamilton. Proud granddaughter of Bruce (Joan) Blyth and Matilda Calton. Fond aunt of Avery. Treasured niece of Jerry Blyth and Daniel Calton. Nicole was loved by many friends. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...

Tadeusz Drewniak

Tadeusz Drewniak

Aug 17, 2014

Tadeusz Drewniak, age 73 at Rest August 17, 2014; beloved uncle of Walter (Grazyna) Lopatkiewicz; great-uncle of Luke Lopatkiewicz (Holly Gartman), Peter Lopatkiewicz, Anna (Tomasz) Kowalski; Great-great-uncle of Adas, Kubus, Natalka and Nikolasek; Tadeusz will be missed by his dear family and friends in Poland and America. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Prayers 11:30 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral...

Rose Doherty

Rose Doherty

Aug 17, 2014

Rose Doherty nee Novello, age 92, beloved wife of the late James J.; loving mother of Roy and Nancy (Keith) Tortorella and the late Philip; cherished mother-in-law of Nancy Doherty; dear grandmother of five; fond great-grandmother of four. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 pm, funeral service 7 pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago....

Eleanor Rees Johnson

Eleanor Rees Johnson

Aug 17, 2014

Eleanor Rees Johnson, 98; beloved wife of the late Carl Clinton Johnson; devoted daughter of the late LeRoy and Helen; sister of the late Robert Rees; granddaughter of the late John & Louisa Rees and August & Hilda Hochapfel. Life Member of Sons of Norway Lodge #5-189 and Leif Erikson Lodge. Visitation Saturday, August 23 from 9:30 a.m. to the...

Walter Day

Walter Day

Aug 17, 2014

Walter Day, formally Jefferson Park resident, age 87, U.S. Navy, served WW II and Korean War; loving brother of the late Henry, Sophie Sparr, David "Lefty", Eddy, Ted and Ron; cherished uncle of many. Memorial visitation Tuesday, August 26th from 4 to 9 pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment private. For more info...

Eloise M. Elliott

Eloise M. Elliott

Aug 8, 2014

Eloise M. Elliott (nee Morawski), 96 of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully at Norwood Crossing; beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Jefferey (Sue) Lewen, Glenn (Janice) Elliott and Nancy Landon; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...

James "Bob" Burks

James "Bob" Burks

Aug 7, 2014

James "Bob" Burks of Chicago; beloved husband of Carolynne of 54 years; loving father of Barbara (Bill) Buschner and Bobby (Valerie); cherished grandfather of Billy, Vicky, Jimmy and Adam; fond brother of the late Thomas (Helga); uncle of Thomas Jr.(Phyllis) and Cynthia (nee Burks). Visitation Sunday, August 10 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home,...

Joyce E. Johnsen

Joyce E. Johnsen

Aug 4, 2014

Joyce E. Johnsen, 89, of Des Plaines; beloved wife of the late Olav of 60 years; loving mother of Harold and Nancy (Les) Herak; cherished grandmother of Lars (Gena), Michael (fiancé Katie), Andreas (Laura), Nicole, Jonathan Herak and Jennifer (Vince) Manzella; proud great-grandmother of Ainsley Johnsen and Ava Manzella; fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday, August 6 from...

Roy C. Bertola

Roy C. Bertola

Aug 2, 2014

Roy C. Bertola, 97, of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Matilda (nee Chidichimo) of 56 years; loving father of Christine Herman, Wayne (Harriet), Roy (Cristiana) and Carl (Donna); proud grandfather and great-grandfather of many; fond uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, August 6 from 4 – 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Mass...

Terry Ireland

Terry Ireland

Jul 31, 2014

Services and Interment Private.

Bernice Kocol

Bernice Kocol

Jul 31, 2014

Bernice M. Kocol, Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving aunt of Robert (My Nguyen) Porada and Marianne (Michael) Woerner, Dennis (Nadine) Kapustka and Cynthia (David) Rozycki Cherished friend of Dorothy Dynak. Fond friend and aunt of many. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. @ Kolbus May Funeral Home; 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago until time of Prayers 11:00 a.m. for an...

Stella M. Lynge

Stella M. Lynge

Jul 27, 2014

Stella M. Lynge, nee Woltering; age 89. Beloved wife of the late Roy; loving mother of Barbara (William) Pontarelli, Elaine (Chris) Greene, the late Dennis, Arthur (Lucille), Janice and Laura; cherished grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 15; proud great great-grandmother of 1; dear sister, aunt, and friend to many. Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to St.Monica Parish,...

Geraldine H. Hodor

Geraldine H. Hodor

Jul 22, 2014

Geraldine H. Hodor, Age 82, At Rest July 22, 2014 Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago Interment Irving Park Cemetery. For information 773-774-3232

Walter J. Zulawinski

Walter J. Zulawinski

Jul 22, 2014

Walter J. Zulawinski, Age 73; beloved husband of Bonnie, nee Olech; loving father of Laura (Tim) Bolling and Brian (Lily Mae) Zulawinski; cherished grandfather of Brooke Bolling and Joseph Zulawinski. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday 10:15 a.m. from Kolbus- May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Eugene Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Maryhill...

Pauline M. Makarchuk

Pauline M. Makarchuk

Jul 22, 2014

Pauline M. Makarchuk, age 88; preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Margaret, brother Don and dear friend Monnie. Pauline will be missed by countless friends and relatives. Pauline is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Class of 1951. Family and friends to meet Monday at Holy Innocents Church 743 N. Armour Street, Chicago for Mass of Christian Burial...

Ruth I. Budnik

Ruth I. Budnik

Jul 19, 2014

Ruth I. Budnik; age 86; beloved wife of LeRoy Sr.; loving mother of Diane (Harley) Betzolt and the late LeRoy Jr. (Susan) Budnik; cherished grandmother of Melissa (Nicholas Schroeder) and Andrew. Lying in State, Friday, July 25, 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Northwest Fellowship Baptist Church 6125 Foster Ave, Chicago. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. For information...

Joseph T. Jaykowski

Joseph T. Jaykowski

Jul 18, 2014

Joseph T. Jaykowski, age 80, U.S. Army. Beloved husband of the late Theresa; loving father of Bob, Bill (Nancy), Donna (Mike) Lewis and Diane (Louis) Lieberman; cherished grandfather of Kayla, Aaron, Megan, Mickey, Sara and Grace. He was a 37 year employee of Illinois Bell. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, July 23rd, from 4...

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