Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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