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Mary Jean Bowers

Mary Jean Bowers

Apr 20, 2014

Mary Jean Bowers nee Fouts, beloved wife of Charles of 46 years; loving mother of Evelyn (the late Stanley) Gillis, Thomas James (Mary) LaRocca, Janet (Wayne) Robertson, Charlene (Butch) Wooley, Vince (Irene) LaRocca and the late John (Tracy) LaRocca; proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. It was Mary's wish to have her body donated to Anatomical Gift Association. Memorial...

Harry W. Hansen

Harry W. Hansen

Apr 8, 2014

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Hansen, Harry W. WWII Veteran, 7 th Armored Division. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne. Devoted father of William H. (Susan) and George P. (Janice). Cherished grandfather if Gwendolyn, Marion, George and Rebekah. Fond great –grandfather of William. Loving brother of Carrie (Scott) Hinkle and late...

Reynaldo Carrillo

Reynaldo Carrillo

Mar 30, 2014

Reynaldo Carrillo, beloved father of Jeremy Carrillo, Candida (Demetrius) Carruthers and Neomi (Jose) Lopez. Loving grandfather of Margo, Christina, Jazzmyn, William, Louie, Maritza, Cody, Carmen, Jeremiah, Alayshia, Ethan and Selah. Proud great-grandfather of Brayden and Gabriel. Cherished brother of Arnoldo, Enio, Homero, Julieta, Rafael, Walkiria and Daniel.  Visitation Thursday, April 3 from 12 Noon to time of service at Kolbus-John...

Marilyn M. Schlecht

Marilyn M. Schlecht

Mar 28, 2014

Marilyn M. Schlecht , age 81, beloved wife of 60 years to Leo ; loving mother of James (Patsy) , Joanne (Tom) Hayes , Patty (Rick) Nicolay and the late Bill Schlecht ; cherished grandma of 9. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 P.M., Funeral prayers Thursday 10:15 A.M. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...

Joseph Plotzke

Joseph Plotzke

Mar 26, 2014

Joseph Plotzke, Devoted husband of the late Lucy. Loving father of George (Linda) Plotzke and Richard Plotzke. Cherished grandfather of Christina, Jennifer and Rebecca. Visitation Sunday 4 -7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. (773)774-3232

Rita R. Malek

Rita R. Malek

Mar 26, 2014

Rita R. Malek, At Rest March 26, 2014; Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m.; Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  For information 773-774-3232

Emil W Sliwa

Emil W Sliwa

Mar 26, 2014

Emil W. Sliwa, age 93, beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Catherine (Kendall) Miller, Paul (Sylvia) and Donna Wils; cherished grandfather of Nathan, Jessica, Cynthia, Paul, Vincent, Stephanie and Emma; dear great-grandfather of Jocelyn, Tatyana, Aryana and Alicia. Member of American Legion Post 777 and Skokie Lodge 1007. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 PM, Funeral...

Mary "Patsy" Grady

Mary "Patsy" Grady

Mar 25, 2014

Mary Patricia Grady "Patsy", age 74, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.  Beloved sister and best friend to Joan; loving daughter of the late Matt and Mary Grady.  Admired and cherished by many cousins and friends.  1958 graduate of The Immaculata High School.  Long term valued employee at Nightingale-Connant.  Avid golfer and world traveler.  Patsy will be remembered for her...

Lorraine J Stalmah

Lorraine J Stalmah

Mar 25, 2014

Lorraine J. Stalmah nee Stefanski, age 89, beloved wife of the late Andrew; loving mother of Linda, Marlene (the late Daniel) Flowers, Diane (Russell) Martin, and Laurence; cherished grandma of Traci (Matthew) Davis and Michael (Cassie) Flowers; dear great-grandma of Alex and Zakary. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday from 9 AM until time...

David H. Natelson

David H. Natelson

Mar 17, 2014

David H. Natelson, beloved husband of the late Mary K. Natelson nee Weber; loving father of Mary Jean Natelson, David (Gwen) Natelson and the late Karen Shimskie. Devoted father-in-law of Steve Shimskie Cherished grandfather of Lily and Jackson.  Visitation Thursday from 4 PM to 9 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago.  Funeral service Friday...

Lennart Benson

Lennart Benson

Mar 16, 2014

Lennart Benson; age 86, cherished brother of the late Svea (the late John) McCarthy and the late Sonia (the late Howard) Erickson; dearest uncle of Gail (Don), Brad, Curt and the late Rod (Noreen); great-uncle of Nora; great-great uncle of Erick; dear friend of Nancy Postal.  Interment was held private.  For information 773-774-3232

Sandra L. Hale

Sandra L. Hale

Mar 7, 2014

Sandra L. Hale of Cape Elizabeth, Maine passed away unexpectedly in the city she loved, Chicago. Dear daughter of Margaret V. Hale; beloved sister of David, Kristin, Terri, John and Martha; loving aunt of Kimberly Matthews, Laura Kornylak, Jefferson Hale, Michael Reilly, Sara Hale and Jake Hale; cherished great-aunt of Zander Matthews, Victoria Grace and Flavio. Sandra was a woman...

Nancy Jo Harrison

Nancy Jo Harrison

Mar 2, 2014

Nancy Jo Harrison, age 48 of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at home. She was born October 11, 1965 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Nasca) Harrison. After graduating high school, Nancy received her Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University in Chicago. She had served in the United States Army.

Nancy worked in the...

Yong Hi Chun

Yong Hi Chun

Feb 28, 2014

Yong Hi Chun nee Kim, age 80, beloved wife and mother. Visitation Sunday from 6 PM until time Of service 8 PM, Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 AM at St. Andrew Kim Parish, 1275 Arlington Hts Rd, Itasca. Interment private. For more information 773-774-3232

Loretta Fontana

Loretta Fontana

Feb 27, 2014

Loretta Fontana, age 80, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Fontana; loving sister of Joseph (Ester), Raymond and the late Grace-Marie; cherished aunt of Renee (Mike) Labellarte, Richard Brantner, Joseph Jr. (Mindy) Fontana, Raymond (Nicole) Fontana, Danielle (Chris) Morgan, Christopher (Brittni) Fontana, the late Steven Brantner and Anthony Fontana; dear great aunt of Jordan, Adrian, Baily, Steven Brantner,...

Anny Olivia Reinertsen

Anny Olivia Reinertsen

Feb 19, 2014

Age 83, made her transition on February 19, 2014. Wife of Leif; mother of Maik and John; grandmother of Chanel and Brandon; sister of Ailin and Toralf. Anny was born December 24, 1929 in Norway. Services and Interment private. For info. Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.

Geraldine A Switaj

Geraldine A Switaj

Feb 17, 2014

Geraldine A. Switaj nee Zakroczymski, age 90, beloved wife of the late Clemens; loving mother of Claudia Molick and Nadine (Dennis) Kapustka; cherished grandma of Austin and Tyler; dear sister of the late Cecelia (Joseph) Lebda. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 8 P.M., funeral prayers, Thursday 9:30 A.M. at Kolbus-John V....

Zofia Dzieglo

Zofia Dzieglo

Feb 10, 2014

Zofia Dzieglo, Loving mother of Mary (Peter) Klepaida and Edward Kulpa. Cherished grandmother of Justine Storce. Dear great grandmother of Jade Dalton and great-great grandmother of Gwen, Veda and Beck. Visitation Thursday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Avenue. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. 773/774-3232 or www.Kolbusmayfh.com

Rose F. May

Rose F. May

Feb 1, 2014

Rose F. May, nee Chmara, Born August 26, 1918, At rest February 1, 2014, Age 95; beloved wife of the late Sigmunt; loving mother of Barbara (Norman) Angelo; dearest grandmother of Dawn Husby and Christopher (Margaret) Angelo; great-grandmother of Sara, Cole, Cali, Cody, Danielle and Nicole; great-great-grandmother of Lily; fond sister of Armella (Emil) Rada and preceded in death by...

Sung Ho Hong

Sung Ho Hong

Jan 27, 2014

Sung Ho Hong, age 91, beloved husband of Chung Re; loving father of Kyung H., Tae Wan (Mi H.), David and Nugent; cherished grandfather of Henry and Diana Koo. He will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Friday from 6:30 pm until time of service 8 pm, fuenral service Saturday 10 am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home,...

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