Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Cecelia Theresa Barger
Aug 26, 2012
Cecelia Theresa Barger (nee Sweeney) of Chicago passed away August 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ronald; Loving mother of Victor (Colomba), Patrick (Linda), Ann (Jim) Spirakis and Kathy (Robert) Pellegrini; Cherished grandmother of Lily, Cecelia, Andrew, Alex, Nick, Julia, Ben, Michael, Grace and Jack. Visitation Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to the time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John...
Helen Slaski
Aug 24, 2012
Helen Slaski, nee Fryz, Age 91; Beloved wife of the late Ben, Sr.; loving mother of Ben, Jr. (Jil) and Greg; dear grandmother of Jennifer; fond sister of the late Laura (Chester) Plucinski, Marie Fryz, Edward (Jenny) Frys, Genevieve Kielanowski and Thaddeus (Lillian) Frys; sister-in-law of Leroy (Anita) and the late Herbert (Rosemary) Slaski cherished aunt of many. Visitation Monday...
Della G. Schalk
Aug 22, 2012
Della G. Schalk, age 93 years 8 months; beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Linda (Matthew) Morgenthau, Edward (Val) and Katherine Schalk (Richard) Greene; dear grandmother of Emily Della Greene, Kenneth C. (Rachel Kopay) Schalk and Elizabeth (Josh) Aronoff; great-grandmother of Oz and Moya Aronoff. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at...
Loretta M. Papish
Aug 18, 2012
Loretta M. Papish nee Sygnator, age 87, beloved wife of Adolph; loving mother of Bill (Ann); dear grandmother of Matthew and Kim; cherished great-grandmother of Rosa; fond aunt of Janet (Mike) Peters, Don (Sue) Jankowski, Gloria Papish, Christina Papish and Donna Schroder. She had a passion for dancing and Polish music. She will be missed by many friends and family....
George Wilhelm
Aug 16, 2012
George Wilhelm, 68, of Chicago passed away August 16, 2012. Beloved Father of Robert (Donna) and the late Josef; Loving grandfather of Amanda, Brandon and Steven; Dear brother of Franz (Resi), Magdalena (the late Andreas) Ferdinand, Josef and the late simion; fond uncle of many nieces and a nephew. Visitation Sunday, Aug. 19, from 3 to 9 p.m at Kolbus-John...
Elizabeth Dynowski
Aug 16, 2012
Elizabeth Dynowski,nee Rombolla, age 92. Loving mother of Pat (Jim) Peterson and Arleen (David) Newhouse; Cherished grandma of Scott (Pattie) Peterson, Dee Ann (Jim) Stolarz, Rob (Lynn) Temple, Carolyn (Ron) Adamek, Hallie (Rob) Leach and Sandy (Georgio) Gambino; Dear sister of Ruthe (the late Joseph) Korso, the late Joseph (Lue) Rombolla, Katherine (Patsy) Bonvino, and Theresa (Marty), Antonette, Sam and...
Weronika Skwiot
Aug 12, 2012
Weronika Skwiot, nee Drezek; beloved wife of 44 years to the late Stephan; loving mother of Robert (Malgosia); cherished grandmother of Luke and Matthew; survived by her extended family in Poland. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Thursday 9:30 A.M. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church, Mass 10 A.M....
Linda C. Lewis
Aug 7, 2012
Lewis, Linda C., Sister of Carl (Peggy) Lewis, Carol (Peter) Byrnes, Michael (Cathy) Lewis and Alan (Judy) Lewis. Dear Aunt of Many. Will be fondly remembered by the Order of Saint Anne and the Cook County Public Guardians Office. Arrangements made by Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
Marlene L. Welcing
Aug 5, 2012
Marlene L. Welcing, nee Cuneo. Beloved wife of the late Ronald S.; devoted mother of Ronnie (Heather); dear grandmother of Hunter and Savanah; fond sister of Walter Cuneo; sister-in-law of Geraldine (Stanley) Fisher-Shafar and Joan (the late Eugene) Burian; aunt of many. Memorial gathering Friday, August 10, 2012 9:15 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine...
Elsie Barthel
Aug 3, 2012
Elsie B. Barthel nee Kurth, age 92, of Chicago passed on, August 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William "Bud" of 60 years. She was dedicated to her family, a great listener, and an unselfish person. Loving mother of Janice, Bill (Sandy), Mary Lou (Larry) Kolbus and Ginny (Jim) Daly. Dear grandma of Holli ( John), Steve and David,...
Byung Su Kim
Jul 31, 2012
Byung Su Kim, age 69, beloved husband of Jung Sook nee Kim; loving father of Susan (John) Kane and Angela (Joe) Urso. An active member of St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Mission. He will be missed by family, friends and his two dogs. Visitation Friday, from 3-7 pm, Prayers 7 pm, Mass 7:30 pm. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:30 am at...
Bong Kyu Lee
Jul 29, 2012
Bong Kyu Lee, age 77, beloved wife of Pauline nee Chin; loving father of David and Sun Ah; dear grandpa of Michael. He will be missed by family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, Aug 1, 9am until time of service, 10 am service at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Elm Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Elmhurst. For...
Leon P. Swieca
Jul 24, 2012
Leon P. Swieca, Age 83; beloved husband of Virginia, nee Grillo; loving father of Janice (Joseph) Rose and Karen (Lou) Popa; cherished grandfather of Michael Rose, Alex and Andrew Popa; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; proud Korean War Army Veteran and member of American Legion-FDR Post 923. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m....
Sofia M. Lucarz
Jul 23, 2012
Sofia M. Lucarz, age 93, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie(nee Kukielka) Lucarz; loving sister of Lillian Steglinski and the late Josephine (Caismer) Kobos, Thaddeus J. and the late Joseph Lucarz; cherished aunt of Joseph (Carolyn) Kobos, Walter (Bonnie), Robert (Ellise), Stephen Steglinski, Alicia (John) Fiore and the late Marianne (Richard) Kramer; fond aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt, cousin and...
William C. Hafner
Jul 22, 2012
William C. Hafner, age 63, beloved husband of of Lynn nee Yungerman; loving father of Karl and Kurt; cherished brother of the late Gail. Memorial service to follow. Interment private.
Paul B. Anstett
Jul 18, 2012
Paul B. Anstett age 76, beloved husband of 44 years to Betty (nee Zapp); loving father of Brad (Julie), Craig,and Jennifer (Dave Roberts) Anstett-Roberts; cherished grandpa of Monica and Kelly Anstett; dear brother of John and Mark (Marti).He enjoyed life and was always quick with a smile. Visitation Friday from 9 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at Kolbus-John...
Mary Adele Hipsky
Jul 15, 2012
Mary Adele Hipsky age 94, beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of Barbara (Bruce Krajcir) Caprile and Patti ( Bob) Porto; dear grandmother of two. Visitation Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Interment Irving Park Cemetery.
Lorriane M. Babych
Jun 27, 2012
Lorraine M. Babych, age 67, of Chicago, passed away June 27, 2012. Loving sister of Doug and Wally; Dear aunt of Chris and Eric; Life- long friend Jackie and Phyllis. Services and Interment Private. For info Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
William J. Foster
Jun 26, 2012
Born March 12, 1931 passed away suddenly on June 26, 2012 at the young age of 81. Bill was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the VFW, a Boy Scout leader, an Indian Princess leader, belonged to the Knights of Columbus, and was involved with helping many. Previously a resident of Richmond, Indiana; and at the...
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