Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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...
Beverly J. Schneider
Oct 24, 2013
Schneider, Beverly J., Loving sister of Nancy(Larry)Summers. Cherished aunt of Michael, Jeff, Cheri, Robert, and Robin. Great aunt of Many. Memorial Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday evening, 6:00 p.m. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago. Interment Private. Leader of Girl Scouts of America. 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
Geraldine Leverenz
Oct 21, 2013
Geraldine Leverenz nee Miller Age 80; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Mary (William) Dale, John, Mark (Norma), Robert (Judy) and Kenneth C.F.D. (Tracy); cherished grandmother of Scott (Geana), Christopher, Jeremy, Justin, Ashley, J.D., Amanda and Sean; step-grandmother of Cathleen, William, Christen and Wilfredo; great-grandmother of Kaydence; dear sister of Marilyn (the late Wally) Klopp, Joanne Sambrooks,...
Marion D. Piotrowski
Oct 19, 2013
Piotrowski, Marion D., Loving wife of the late Henry "Hank." Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Divicino. Dear sister in law of Bernadette. Cherished cousin and aunt. She had many, many friends. Devoted lifelong friend to Pete. Visitation Wednesday 8:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home until time of Prayers,10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Monica Church 10:30...
Ausilio Barsi
Oct 14, 2013
Ausilio Barsi; Born July 5, 1931 in Pariana, Italy; At Rest October 14, 2013; Beloved husband of the late Rosalie F. Barsi; loving father of Ralph Giuliani and Palmira (David) Zinkus; cherished grandfather of Julia, David and Angela; dear brother of the late Eli (Eni) Barsi; loving uncle of the late Adorno Barsi; great-uncle of Eli and Eni Barsi. Visitation...
Ruth Lilligren
Oct 13, 2013
Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Marjorie(Joseph)Kasky, Susanne(Mark)Wegner, and the late Charles; dear grandmother of Eric(Mindi), Melissa(Brent), Allison, Matthew, Zoe, and Jacob and dear great grandmother. Visitation Wednesday from 4-9 P.M. Interment Private. Memorials may be made to American Parkinson's Assn. For additional info. please call the funeral home.
Fred Steigerwald
Oct 12, 2013
Fred Steigerwald, age 100, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; loving father of Raymond (Theresa), Gerald (Judy) and the late Patricia (Robert) Miller; cherished grandfather of Michael (Angie), Steve (Teresa) Biron, Kristine (Steve) Ingman, Lynn (Harmon) Garwood, Robert (Kathy) Miller, Melissa (Steve) Poulos, Lisa (Nathan) Anzaldua, William (Kristine) Miller and Elizabeth Jones; dear great-grandfather of many; fond brother of 12...
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