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Cecelia Theresa Barger

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...

Sol Pedro Vasquez

Sol Pedro Vasquez

Aug 25, 2012

Visitaion Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. Interment Private

Helen Slaski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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