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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

George L. Hilden

George L. Hilden

Jan 27, 2013

George L. Hilden age 84, beloved brother of Eileen (the late (John) Cussen; cherished uncle of Monica, Michael, John, George, Thomas, Gregory and William; dearest great uncle to many great nieces and great nephews. Visitation Saturday 9 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. procession to St. Tarcissus Church for 11 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Dorathea M. Gerlicher

Dorathea M. Gerlicher

Jan 19, 2013

Age 104, passed away January 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving aunt and dear friend. Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. to the the time of service 10:30 A.M. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery Chicago.

Barbara J. Marutzky

Barbara J. Marutzky

Jan 17, 2013

Barbara J. Marutzky, 56, of Chicago passed away January 17, 2013. Beloved wife of David H.; loving mother of David E.; dear sister of Glenda and Carol; fond aunt to a niece and several nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 20, from 4-8 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30 A.M. to St...

Anne Steigerwaldt

Anne Steigerwaldt

Jan 14, 2013

Anne Steigerwaldt nee Griesmann, age 87, beloved wife of the late Alex; loving mother of Gale (Vince) Accardo and Allen (Nancy); dear grandmother of Jennifer, Anne, Heather and Samantha; proud great-grandmother of six; cherished sister of the late John, Katherine, Henry, Alex, Mollie and Sue. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 8 pm at Kolbus-John...

Rose M. Kaminski

Rose M. Kaminski

Jan 11, 2013

Rose M. Kaminski age 89, beloved daughter of the late Stanley Kaminski and Mary nee Wojtas; cherished sister of Stephanie, the late Walter (Dolores Staniec and Valentine Sikora), John (Irene) Kaminski and Joseph Kaminski ; fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 13, 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday, 9 am at Kolbus-John V....

George P. Hoffelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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