Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
George P. Hoffelt
Jan 8, 2013
Beloved son of the late John P. and Cecilia M. nee Klein; loving brother of Agnes (the late Frank) Dani, Ceil (the late Dick) Diemer, Sharon Poppenga, Dolores (Irv) Ellefsen, the late Annamarie (the late Paul) Wurster, the late John "Bud" (the late Barbara) Hoffelt and the late Joseph Hoffelt; dear uncle of many. George will be missed and his...
Frank J. Brachvogel
Dec 24, 2012
Frank.J. Brachvogel, 63, of Chicago passed away suddenly on December 24, 2012. Loving brother of Maureen & Teri; fond uncle of Laurie, Linda, Amanda, & Holly and great uncle of five. Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, December 29, from 4:00 to7:00 P.M. Interment Private. For info please contact 773-716-9257 or Kolbus John.V.May Funeral Home 6857.W.Higgins Ave. Chicago,...
Stella B. Gorny
Dec 18, 2012
Stella B. Gorny nee Dziura, age 98, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Robert (Carol) and S. James; cherished grandmother of Robert (Nancy), Brian (Ann), Daniel (Samia), Scott (Jill), Kristen (Anthony) Milani, Cheryl (Greg) Beno, Debbie (Paul) Madej, and James; fond great-grandmother of fourteen; dear sister of Rose, the late Josephine, Mary, Francis and John. She was...
Joan Larson
Dec 16, 2012
Joan Larson, of Chicago, died December 16, 2012; beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Debra (Edmund), Robert (Jennifer), Kenneth, Paul (Laura), David, Steven (Paul), Eric and Joseph (Deanna); dear grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three; fond aunt of two. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home...
Arthur H. Holt
Dec 14, 2012
Arthur H. Holt, age 90, passed away December 14, 2012. Beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Tom (Diane), Tim (Cathy) and Terry (Mary); cherished grandfather of Nicole, Dan, Eric, Jenny, Katie (Michael) Kustusch and Michael ; dear great-grandfather of Henry. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Visitation Tuesday from...
Virginia M. Kuras
Dec 14, 2012
Virginia M. 'Jean' Kuras, nee Szankowski; Born July 2, 1920, at rest December 14, 2012, age 92; beloved mother of Harold (the late Brenda); dearest grandmother of Jenny (Wilson) Ferraz; dear sister of Clara Keefe and the late Frank, Anna, Helen, Lillian, George and Leonard; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers...
George E. Morse
Dec 6, 2012
George E. Morse, age 92, of Chicago, passed away December 6, 2012. WWII war Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Reilly); dear father of Barbara (William) McKenzie, Bonnie (James) Shatkus, Joseph Patrick (Diane) and Donna (Thomas) Kelly; cherished grandfather of James, Kathleen, Jamie and Michael and great-grandfather of Colin and McKenzie. Retired Ward Superintendent for the City...
Lorene S. Jackson
Dec 6, 2012
Lorene S. Jackson, Loving sister of Louis Schwartz. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 12:00 Noon. Interment Private.
Mary V. Arteese
Dec 3, 2012
Mary V. Arteese. Beloved wife of the late William Arteese. Devoted mother of Laura (Gerardo) Lopez and Nick (Rose) Valenzo. Loving Grammy of Danny, Amanda, Nicholas, Joey and Natalie. Visitation Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of service 12:00 Noon at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery
Grace M Mallerdino
Nov 24, 2012
Grace M. Mallerdino (nee Carlino), age 84, beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Anthony, Catherine (Robert) Mergner, Lee (David) Garza, and James (Marcia); cherished nonna of Bobby, Andy, Cara, Nicole, Frankie, Toni, Alyssa, and Dan; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 4-9 pm, Prayer Service 8 pm, Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:15 am at...
Rosalie A. Kula
Nov 24, 2012
Rosalie A. Kula, nee Jarosz; Beloved wife of the late Norbert; loving mother of Mark (Gloria), Matthew, Laura Lee, David (Julie) and Marianne; dearest grandmother of Jack III (Victoria), Cristina (Manny), Natalie (Josh), Erica (Moses), Mike and Renee; great-grandmother of Isaiah, Jack IV, Zelda, Xaedyn, Moses Jr. and Raina; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4-9 pm....
Amalia Perez Ruiz
Nov 16, 2012
Amalia Perez Ruiz, age 79, beloved mother and wife. Memorial visitation Friday 4-9 pm, service 7 pm at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Internment Private. For more info 773-774-3232.
Guadalupe Morales
Nov 12, 2012
Guadalupe Morales nee Vasquez, 80 years, November 12, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Jose R. Loving mother of Juan, Carlos (Anita), Maria G., Mary (Wayne) Dziadosz, Rosa (Tony) Klein, Joe, CPD and the late Francisco "Pancho". Dear grandma of Nicholas, Sara, Stephanie, Isabel, Raquel and Melissa. Funeral service Saturday 10:00 A.M. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...
Jane H Pinske
Nov 10, 2012
Jane H. Pinske, age 97, beloved wife of the late Edward Mezak and James; loving cousin of Marshall Klenske. She will be missed. Visitation Thursday from 9 am until time of Prayers 10:45 am at Kolbus Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Procession to St. Ferdinand Church for Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For...
Ok Ja Im
Nov 7, 2012
Ok Ja Im, age 84, beloved wife and mother. She will be missed by many friends and family. Vistation Friday, from 7 pm until Time of Service 8 pm. Funeral Service Saturday, 10 am at One In Christ Episcopal Church, 307 W. Hintz Rd., Prospect Hights. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. For more info 773-774-3232
Jaime Rabor
Nov 7, 2012
Jaime Rabor, age 64, of Skokie, passed away November 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Rosabella; loving father of Jainiz and Kevin; dear brother of Emma, Emmanuel, Samuel, Guadalupe, Wilfredo, Nimfa and Reynaldo "Bob"; cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of one. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 4-9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Prayers...
Rita B. Gregory
Nov 7, 2012
Rita B. Gregory, age 96, beloved daughter of the late Felix and Mary Gregory; loving sister of Violet Snoad and the late Robert (Hazel) Gregory; dear cousin of Eileen (the late Roy) Stanger; fond aunt and cousin to many; cherished best friend of Sheri. She will be missed by many friends and family. Visitation Monday, November 12, from 4 to...
Charlotte Nelson
Nov 6, 2012
Charlotte R. Nelson, nee Dernick, of Chicago, passed away November 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Glen; loving mother of Terry and the late Carol; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; fond sister of Dolores Perkins; dear friend of Judy Fluegge and Sunny Bohlander. Member of the Women's Association of Mayfair Presbyterian Church for 30 years. Visitation Saturday,...
Mary E. Skinner
Nov 1, 2012
Mary E. Skinner, age 90, of Chicago, passed away November 1, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Glenn E., loving mother of Glenn Jr. (Ruth), Keith (Elaine) and Kevin (Ellen); dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of five. Mary enjoyed her final days at Central Baptist Village. Visitation Monday, November 5th from 9:00a.m. until the time of Service 11:00a.m. at...
Lillian F. Hester
Oct 29, 2012
Lillian F. Hester, nee Drehobl, age 95; beloved wife of the late Paul; dearest sister of the late Rose (Edward) Bucar, Violet (Victor) Schauer, Frank (Mary Margaret) Drehobl and Robert (Eileen) Drehobl; loving aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral Wednesday, family and friends to meet at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel, 3100 Thatcher Ave., River Grove for 11:30 a.m. service and...
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