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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

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...

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,...

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