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Alan Paul Skibbe

Alan Paul Skibbe

Dec 26, 2014

Alan P. Skibbe, passed suddenly, December 26, 2014, age 60; beloved son of the late Orville "Skip" and Virginia (nee Pajewski);dear brother of Laura Auer, Lawrence and Scott Skibbe; uncle of five; great-uncle of two; fond nephew of many. Services private. Arrangements by Kolbus-May Funeral Home 773-774-3232

Robert E. Tengberg

Robert E. Tengberg

Dec 23, 2014

Robert E. Tengberg, 83, of Chicago; beloved husband of Joyce for 39 years; loving father of John (Barb), Janine (Neil) and Eric (Nikki); cherished grandfather of Ashley, Kristine; proud great-grandfather of Lilly and Ryne; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Saturday, December 27 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....

Jose G. Espino

Jose G. Espino

Dec 23, 2014

Jose G. Espino, Sr., of Chicago; beloved husband of Felicitas; loving father of Jose Martin (Lupe), Jose G., Jr., David (Maria A.), Veronica (Derek) Gonzalez and Eugenio (Sanaz); cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Isaac, Leonardo, Wendy, William, David Alexander, Adam Anthony, Jordan and Luke; dear brother of Dolores, Jose Luis and Humberto; fond uncle and friend of many. Visitation Monday, December...

Geraldine M Michalak

Geraldine M Michalak

Dec 19, 2014

Geraldine M. Michalak (Zalesny) of Chicago, Illinois, age 75, has passed away at her residence in Rolling Meadows under the loving care of her family. She is survived by her two daughters Victoria (John) Conway and Debbie (Dan) Pokorski; one granddaughter Hailey Pokorski; one sister Gloria (the late Al) Jumbeck. She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband Jerome,...

Jack J. Tipre

Jack J. Tipre

Dec 19, 2014

Jack J. Tipre Loving husband of Carol; beloved father of Jacob (Susan), Karen (Josh) Hess, Laura (Chris) King, Michelle (Andy); cherished grandfather of Abby, Meghan, Grace, Joy, Charity and Remi; dear brother of Marilyn (Tom) Jones, Wesa (Bob) Beck, Chuck (Janine), Cathy (Ray) Biesk, Bob (Denise) and the late Joe (Kim); fond and loving uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Genevieve M. Erazmus

Genevieve M. Erazmus

Dec 15, 2014

Nee Buch. Age 100. Loving wife of the late John; beloved mother of Joseph J. (Barbara) Erazmus, Theresa (James) Walsh and Patricia (Dennis) Pierog; cherished grandmother of Kathleen, Patricia, Christine, David, Lynda, Julie, Peter, Jean and Constance; great-grandmother of nine; devoted sister of Mary (the late Louis) Vodicka, Stanley (Tillie) Buch and the late Elsie, John, Frank, and George. Visitation...

Barbara A. Lechmonick

Barbara A. Lechmonick

Dec 10, 2014

Age 58, passed away Dec. 10, 2014. Loving sister of Margaret Rivera. Funeral and Interment Friday Dec. 12, at Maryhill Cemetery 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles 11:00 a.m. For info Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, Chicago, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

William H. Jacob

William H. Jacob

Dec 1, 2014

Jacob H. William retired CPD. Loving uncle of Michael (Judy) May. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M., Funeral Prayers, Friday 9:15 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to a charity of your choice. Interment Montrose...

Donna Sue Miller

Donna Sue Miller

Nov 27, 2014

Donna S. Miller, of Chicago; beloved mother of Charese Heuer and Amanda Blucher; loving grandmother of Alivia Heuer, Lana Gallagher and Matthew Mengarelli; dear sister of Gerald, Cathy, Sandra, Diana and Glenna; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, December 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago...

Moresi Bixio

Moresi Bixio

Nov 16, 2014

Bixio Moresi of Chicago, Illinois died Sunday, November 16, 2014 under the loving care of his family and friends. He was born in Certara, Switzerland May 1925 and immigrated to United States soon after. Bixio attended Chicago Public School and served in U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944-1945. He is survived by four children Leslie (Jim) Kuyken, David (Carole) Moresi,...

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...

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