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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

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...

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

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