Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Wanda Weglarz
Jul 12, 2014
Wanda Weglarz, 97, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home; beloved wife of the late Frank of 55 years; loving mother of Roberta (Dan) Gols; cherished grandmother of Robert, Richard (Robin) and Thomas. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, July 15 from 4 - 9PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:15AM...
Giuseppe Battaglia
Jul 12, 2014
Loving husband of the late Rosa Battaglia; devoted father of Andrew (Linda) and Joseph (Herminia) Battaglia; cherished grandfather of Erica and Dana. Visitation, Wednesday July 16th 10:00 a.m. until time of prayers 11:00 a.m. procession to St. Monica Church for Mass of the Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. For more info 773-774-3232.
Stephen Michael Wright
Jul 9, 2014
Wright, Stephen Michael Beloved son of Richard (Norma) Wright. Loving brother of William (Denise) Wright and Jean Ann Wright. Fond uncle of Gregory Martin Codina. Cherished nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral prayers; Monday 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., to St. Monica Church for Mass of the Christian Burial...
Frank A. Laszuk
Jul 9, 2014
Frank A. Laszuk, age 96, veteran of the US Army Air Corp in WWII; beloved husband of the late Loretta (Novak) for 65 years; loving father of Charlene (Dan) Deresinski, Dennis, Alan (Jean), Michael (Renata) and the late Barbara; cherished grandpa of Denise (Jerry), Christina (Milton), Greg, Jennen (Gabriel), Teana, Isaac, David, Simone and Charles; proud great papa of 7....
Angeline N. Czerkowski
Jul 6, 2014
Angeline N. Czerkowski, 94, of Chicago; loving daughter of the late Martin and Nellie Czerkowski; beloved sister of the late Julius Czerkowski; dear friend of the Wander's Family and Laurene Chichon and family. Visitation Thursday July 10 from 5 - 9PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Funeral prayers Friday 9:15AM at the funeral home...
Thomas A. Woloszynski
Jun 27, 2014
POLICE BADGE AND FLAG Woloszynski, Thomas A. C.P.D. and U.S Army, Loving husband of the late Belinda. Devoted son of the late Stanley and Vivian Woloszynski. Devoted father of Kelly and Erin Flaherty. Cherished brother of Mary (John) Picken and Ted (Claudia) Woloszynski. Fond uncle of Jason (Fiancé Alex), Kelsey, Kim and Brad Burton. Dearest friend of Bill (Diane) Sielepkowski....
Patricia A. Zmijewski
Jun 26, 2014
Zmijewski, Patricia A., nee Wagner, age 75. Loving wife of Robert of 55 years. Cherished mother of Catherine (Thomas) Wolski and Robert Zmijewski Jr. Adoring grandmother of Ashley and Anthony. Visitation Sunday, from 4:00-9:00 P.M. Funeral Prayers Monday, 9:15 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., to Saint Eugene Church,Chicago for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00...
Emma Belter
Jun 21, 2014
Emma Belter (nee Dominick), age 98, of Chicago; loving mother of Kathy (Tom) Roberts of Batavia; proud grandmother of Annie and Wren; loving aunt of Ronald, Greg and Lance. Visitation Wednesday from 10 until time of service at 11 AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W Higgins Ave, Chicago. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For more info 773.774.3232.
Stephen Michael Spence
Jun 21, 2014
Stephen M. Spence, age 75, beloved son of the late John and Adele; loving brother of Seretta Lother, Suellyn (Thomas) Godino,the late John Jr., Timothy, Robert and Edward; cherished uncle of many nephews and nieces. He was a long time Chicago Firefighter and Naval Veteran. Visitation Monday, June 23 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, service 5:30 pm at Kolbus -...
Catherine Mary Siwek
Jun 14, 2014
Catherine Mary Siwek, nee Drewniak, was born on October 4, 1920 in Chicago, IL and passed away June 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Casimir; loving mother of Ray (Vicki) and Gerry (Darlene); dear grandmother of Jeff (Lucy); cherished great-grandmother of Vincent; loving daughter of the late Walter and Mary Drewniak and sister of the late John Drewniak. Visitation...
Marie Kim
Jun 6, 2014
Marie Kim nee Kim, age 72, beloved wife of Joon B.; loving mother of Wonah (Joshua) Ross and Jinwoo (Christine); cherished grandmother of Sammy, Jayden, Miles and Jacob. Visitation Monday from 6:30 pm until time of Mass 8 pm, Funeral Prayers Tuesday 10 am at St. Paul Chong Ha Sang Korean Catholic Church, 675 Dursey Lane, Des Plaines. Interment All...
John J. Cloherty
Jun 3, 2014
John J. Cloherty, Loving father of Siobhan and Kathleen. Dear grandpa of Jalen. Cherished brother of Mary Ellen Cloherty. Visitation Thursday, from 4-9 p.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home; 6857 W. Higgins Ave. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. The Mass of Remembrance will take place at Our Lady of Victory Church,...
Joan "Joanie" A. Grady
Jun 2, 2014
Joan "Joanie" A. Grady, age 73, of Elk Grove Village, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Matt and Mary Grady; loving sister of the late Mary "Patsy"; cherished cousin of many. Lying in state Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of Mass 10 A.M., at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 North Sauganash, Chicago. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers,...
Geoffrey G. Land
May 26, 2014
Geoffrey G. Land, Loving and faithful husband of Angelique. Devoted father of Linda Land. Cherished brother of Emy Van Popering - Land and Rita Land Kalksma. Memorial visitation; Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Interment Private
Beverly M. Lutzow
May 26, 2014
Beverly M. Lutzow, nee Jensen, loving wife of the late Arthur H. Lutzow; beloved mother of Janet (Ziggy) Borodziuk, Arthur J. (Pamela), Mark, and Brian (Holly). Proud grandmother of 10 and the late Alexander Lutzow. Great-grandmother of 2. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday from 4 - 9PM at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W Higgins Ave, Chicago. Lying in State...
Helen Berczynski
May 25, 2014
Helen Berczynski, Loving wife of the late Feliks. Devoted mother of Robert(Barbara) and Edward Berczynski. Cherished grandmother of Elaine, Lisa, David, Sarah, Denise, Steven and Lauren. Loving Great Grandmother. Visitation Wednesday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, time to be announced at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
James P. Karr
May 24, 2014
James P. Karr (Jim), 48, Ceo and founder of SteamVolt. Friend, mentor and inspiration to the entire coffee community. Loving partner of Esther Shaw. Beloved twin and friend of Steven (Sharon Shipinski) Karr. Cherished brother of Janet Karr- (Gene) McGahan, Sue (the late Ken) Musselman, devoted uncle of Amelia Karr, Ryan (fiancée Sheila Caporusso) Sean and Kaitlyn McGahan, Jake (Janelle),...
Carol Ann Conn
May 21, 2014
Carol Ann Conn nee Varga, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 after a 5+ year battle with breast cancer. Loving wife of Charles "Chuck"; beloved mother of Catherine (Robert) Behof and Christine; cherished grandmother of Andrew and Heather Behof; dear sister of Frank (Cathy) Varga. Visitation Saturday May 31, from 9 am until time of Holy Mass 11...
Robert Durosevic
May 20, 2014
Robert Durosevic "Free Brid" Age 44. Beloved son of the late Kosta and Katarina (Mihai) Varga; cherished friend of Glen King and many other friends in Chicago. Visitation Thursday May 15, 2014 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Interment Private. Maryhill Cemetery.
Barbara Rose Panknin
May 12, 2014
Barbara Rose Panknin, nee Birsen; age 84; beloved wife of the late Joseph Peter Panknin Jr.; loving mother of Joseph III (Cheryl), Raymond (Becky), Rob and Patrick (Carol); dearest grandmother of Daniel, Lisa, Ashley Rose, Patrick Jr., Steven and Sandra; dear sister of Elaine (the late Lyle) Owen, Audrey (the late Leroy) Brummel, Lenore (Russell) Kluessendorf, Mary Jo (Tony) West,...
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