Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Florence M. Gross
Dec 28, 2013
Florence M. Gross, Age 91; Went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28th. Florence was the beloved wife of the late Richard Gross; loving sister of Mary and cherished aunt to Patricia, Susan (Allen), Diane, Kathy (John), Gale and Ron. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the Funeral...
Virginia J. Wietrecki
Dec 25, 2013
Virginia J. Wietrecki, nee Jablowicz, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Felix "Flip"; loving mother of Stephen (Kimberly) and Edward (Barbara); dearest grandmother of Jordan and Anna Wietrecki, Edward and the late Jonathon Jablonski; preceeded in death by her loving brother Eugene Jablowicz; cherished aunt of Jean (Gary) Kurzynski, Jeffrey Jablowicz, Judith Szydlowski, Janet (Edward) Carlson and many more....
Ronald Palasz Sr.
Dec 18, 2013
Ronald J. Palasz Sr., age 69, of Chicago passed away December 18, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Carol; loving father of Ronald Jr., Barbara and Janet, dear grandfather of Jennifer, Jose, Ronald III, Edward, Michael, Desiree, Kristopher, Jeremy and Geoffrey; cherished great-grandfather of Mia, Jose Jr., Presley, Aviana and Ronald IV. Visitation Sunday, from 4 to 9 pm. Funeral...
Louis S. Gazda
Dec 17, 2013
Louis S. Gazda, age 88 , beloved husband of the late Gloria; cherished partner of Janice Jordan, his sweetheart of 5 years; loving father of Joy Dato and Robert (Sherry); dear grandfather of Danielle (Eric) Schneider, David (Amy Adams) Dato, Matthew, Jennifer (Cristian Julius) and Jack; devoted great-grandfather of William and Livia Joy; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Dorothy A. Carraher
Dec 15, 2013
Dorothy A. Carraher of Chicago, age 93, passed away December 15, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Anna; dear friend of Jean Gancar and Irma Caprioli; loving aunt of Laura Schmidt, Paula Ottaviano and Carla Schubring; great-aunt of many and her cherished dog Tuffy. She was a devoted employee of Cleveland Trust Drill Co. for many years. Mass...
Antonina A. Marotta
Dec 12, 2013
Antonina A. Marotta, nee Minniti, 86 Beloved wife of 59 years to the late James J. Marotta; loving mother of Daniel, Catherine Janoka, Cynthia (Hank) Pawlak, Nanette Mayer and Thomas (Theresa); devoted grandmother of Raymond, Steven and Bradley Janoka, Annalise Pawlak, Matthew, Nicholas and Katie Mayer, Sean and Hannah Marotta; cherished daughter of the late Tony and Catherine Minniti ,...
Delores K. Brown
Dec 11, 2013
Brown, Delores K., Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Devoted mother of Janet Jannotta (David) Dietz, Bartley Brown, Maria (Timothy) Gray and Laura (Ronald) Schmuck. Devoted aunt of Susan Maynard. Fond mother in law of Peter Janotta. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Madeline, Christian, Hannah, Timothy Jr., Kenneth, Claire, Michelle, Kala, Katherine and Susan. Loving sister of Theresa Severa, Margaret Wesling,...
Catherine V. Lach
Dec 11, 2013
Catherine V. Lach, Age 102, of Chicago; passed away Dec 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bruno; loving mother of Raymond (Judith) and Norman (the late Peggy); grandmother of David, Jennifer, Douglas, Jeannette, Caryn, Norman Jr. and Nicholas; great-grandmother of eleven. Visitation Friday from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Prayers Saturday 10:30 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...
Jeanne W. Gorski
Dec 4, 2013
Gorski, Jeanne W. Loving wife of Edmund. Cherished sister of Dennis Harold and Nancy(Robert) Kirsh. Beloved aunt of Noreen(Tim) Viscioni and Bobby. Devoted great aunt of Evan and Melanie. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins. Interment Private. Please omit flowers. She was a member of the Norwood Park...
Mary Scalfaro
Nov 26, 2013
Mary Scalfaro, nee Melone; Beloved wife of the late Frank. Visitation, Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. For information please call 773-774-3232
Richard H. Mohring
Nov 25, 2013
Richard H. Mohring, age 82, Korean Army War Veteran. Beloved husband of Joyce nee Lang; loving father of Richard (Colleen), John (Shari), David (Karen), Donald (Jessie), Dennis and Kevin (Michelle); cherished grandfather of Charlie, Zoey, Hank, Sage and Alena; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home...
Elvera Nuccio
Nov 23, 2013
Nuccio, A. Elvera, Beloved wife of the late Blessie"Ace." Devoted mother of Blair, Pat (John) LaDeur, Lesley (Vito Gentile) Pingel and Joan (Jerry) Potter. Loving grandmother of Eric, Tina, Kelly, Andrea, Bob, Jennifer, Mark, Brian, Amy, Becky, Melanie and Matthew. Cherished great-grandmother of 17. Loving sister of Esther (the late August)Garzonetti. Fond sister in law of Kay (the late Anthony)...
Jean Johnson
Nov 20, 2013
Age 85. Loving mother of the late Keith and Larry Johnson. Visitation Monday, November 25, from 9:00 A.M. until the Time of Service 10:00 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Interment Irving Park Cemetery Chicago. For info. 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.
William T. Edwards
Nov 20, 2013
Age 88. Proud WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Virginia; loving dad of Maureen (Norb) Bialachowski, Mark (Margaret) and Marcia (Jim) Mallerdino; cherished grandpa of Jeff (Sara), Karen (Rob), Julia, Joe, Alyssa and Dan; proud great-grandpa of Stephanie, Cole, Reed and Kirsten; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at...
John Podlesny
Nov 12, 2013
John Podlesny, age 79, dearly loved by his wife of 53 years, Rose (nee Szczesny); son of the late John and Valerie "Clara" (nee Gorak); adoring father of Laura; cherished grandfather of Abel and Ariel Bastida. John passed away November 12, 2013. A native of Chicago, he attended Lane Tech High School and served with the U.S. Army during the...
Frank Czapla
Nov 11, 2013
Frank Czapla, At Rest November 11, 2013 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Age 85; Frank is a proud US Army, Korean War, Veteran; beloved husband of 58 years to Elaine; loving father of Gary and Mark; beloved brother of Josephine (the late Frank) Zaloudek; brother-in-law of Donald Krzyzak, Jerry (Espie) Krzyzak and Janice (A.J.) Bednarz-Vergara; dear uncle of...
Marion V. Jencius
Oct 31, 2013
Marion Jencius, 93, of Chicago died on Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Presence-Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 PM Thursday evening at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago, IL. Funeral services will at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield, Norridge, IL with visitation at...
Linda M. Schranz
Oct 27, 2013
Linda Marie Schranz, nee White; Born February 15, 1943, At Rest October 27, 2013. Memorial Visitation, Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 12 to 2 p.m. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. For information, please call Kolbus-May Funeral Home at 773-774-3232
George Mosarski
Oct 26, 2013
George Mosarski, age 89, beloved husband of Eugenia; loving father of Ursula, Elizabeth (Derek) Berman and John (Deborah). He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 pm, Wednesday funeral service , 11 am at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave , Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773-774-3232
Peter G Rizzuto
Oct 26, 2013
Peter G. Rizzuto, age 76, beloved husband of Diane nee Wardzinski; loving father of Richard (Julie), Peter Jr. (Jodi), Karen (Ken) Skwierczynski, Sharon Crowley; cherished grandfather of Richard , Joseph, George, Veronica, Autumn Crowley and Brendan Crowley. Peter was the love of Diane's life. He was the best husband, father and grandpa anyone could ever have. His love, spirit and...
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