Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

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

Walter J. Zulawinski

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

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

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

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...

Wanda Weglarz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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