Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
John C. Becharas
Feb 10, 2012
John C. Becharas, Age 83; beloved husband of Angeliki, nee Kanellos; loving father of Elias and Toula; dearest brother of Georgia (Nick) Liosis, Elefteria (Nick) Fliris and Niki (Tom) Papadrianos of Greece. Funeral prayers Monday, 11:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church for 12:30 p.m. funeral service. Interment...
Zdzislaw "Ziggy" Jakubczak
Jan 31, 2012
Visitation will be held Friday February 3, 2012 from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Saturday 10:15 A.M. at Kolbus-John v. May Funeral Home procession to St. Eugene Church for 11 A.M. Funeral Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
Marcella D. Schweda
Jan 30, 2012
Marcella D. Schweda, age 100, beloved wife of the late Leo; loving mother of Dolores H. (the late Richard A.) Urban, Lenora (Robert) De Santis, Peter F. (Sherry) and the late Bernice (Walter) Niedzwiecki and Marcianna; cherished grandmother of 11; proud great- grandmother of 15; dear sister of Helen (the late Edward) Stark; aunt to many. Marcella was a member...
Antoinette S. Koscinski
Jan 26, 2012
Antoinette S. Koscinski, "Toni", nee Krzos; Born Feb. 15, 1916, Passed away Jan. 26, 2012, Age 95; beloved wife of the late Cyril L.; loving mother of Cyril F. (Merry), Suzan (Robert) Burnquist and Daniel (Sue); cherished grandmother of Steven (Megaen), Renee (Kevin) Burnquist, Dan, Jr., David (Bethany) and Tina; great-grandmother of Baily, Jesselyn, Jacob, Shannon, Damian and Tommy; dear...
Paul "Scott" Jaske
Jan 26, 2012
Sergeant Paul "Scott" Jaske age 51, of The District 14 "Shakespeare" Police Department, beloved son of the late Bernard and Irene; loving brother of Ross (Dina) Jaske and Lynn (Don S.) Page; cherished uncle of Aimee Jaske. Paul will also be missed by his other family at District 14. In leiu of flowers memorials in his memory can be made...
Andreas Ballas
Jan 23, 2012
Andreas Ballas age 70, beloved father of Maria (Andres) Sepulveda and Tina Ballas;cherished papou of Susan and Jackie Sepulveda. Visitation Thursday January 26, 2012 from 3 to 8 P.M.Funeral Service Friday 10 A.M. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home. Interment Eden Memorial Park 9851 Irving Park Rd. Schiller Park, IL
Brian Roy Zimmerman
Jan 22, 2012
Brian Roy Zimmerman, 58, Died January 22, 2012 in Ely, MN. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen; sister Ronnell Crane; nieces Alison Crane and Ashley & Frank Loisi; many cousins include Bercaw,Christianson, Claeys, Hazen, Horvath and Fester families fromthe Chicago area. Memorial visitation, Saturday, February 18 at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins...
Nicolae Robert Ion
Jan 22, 2012
Nicolae Robert Ion, age 33, loving husband and father; cherished son of Stefan and Mariana. Visitation Monday from 4 to 9 pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Prayers 11:30 am procession to St. Constantine and Elena Church for 12 pm Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery. For more in 773-774-3232.
Jean A. Barnes
Jan 21, 2012
Jean A. Barnes, nee Vladika, age 93, beloved wife of the John P.; loving mom of Margaret (Robert) Burns, Robert (Donna) and the late Jack (Mary Lou); cherished grandma of 10; proud great-grandmother of 15; dear aunt to many. Visitation Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Prayers 9:30 a.m. procession...
Alayne Widtmann
Jan 20, 2012
Alayne "Elaine" Widtmann, age 82, beloved wife of 59 years to Paul; loving mother of Sharon Stone, Marion and Alan (Rhonda); cherished grandmother of Matthew and Kara Widtmann, Lisa and Monica Stone: dear sister of Gladys (Charles) Schindler and the late Vivian (Jerry) Landsberger and Sharlot (Matthew) Vach. In leiu of flowers, donations can be made to The Anti-Cruelty Society....
Paul M. Petrowsky
Jan 14, 2012
Paul M. Petrowksy, born Sept. 22, 1929 at peace January 14, 2012; Ret. CPD 16th District. Husband of the late Elizabeth J. (nee Tichawa) and dear companion of the late Nancy A. Michaels; loving father of Elizabeth A. Petrowsky, Brian M. Story and the late Michael S. Petrowsky; dear brother of Agnes (the late George) Guffa and Ray (Lee) Rudy;...
Chang Rae Ko
Jan 7, 2012
Chang Rae Ko, age 80, wife of the late Jae Yoo, loving mother and grandmother of many. Funeral Mass Wednesday January 11, 8 pm at St. Paul Chong Ha Sang Catholic Church, 675 Dursy Lane, Des Plaines. Interment private. For more info 773-774-3232.
Bernice Goral
Jan 4, 2012
Bernice Goral, nee Konkol, Age 90; beloved mother of Carl (Rosalie), Darlene, Chester, Joseph and the late Anthony; dear grandmother of Amber, April, Mark, Anthony and the late Jason; great-grandmother of Jason, Izabella and Luke. Funeral service, Monday, 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m....
Jae Duck Shin
Jan 3, 2012
Jae Duck Shin, age 79, beloved husband of Kwang Sook Lee; loving father and grandfather of many. Funeral Mass Friday January 6, 7 pm until the time of Mass. Sat 10 am Funeral Prayer at Korean Martyr's Catholic Church, 4115 N. Kedvale Ave, Chicago. Procession to Acacia Park Crematory. Inurnment private. For more info, 773-774-3232.
Lucy Gareis
Jan 2, 2012
Lucy Gareis age 99, loving daughter of the late Andrew and Dora; dear sister of the late Andrew, Albert, and Sister Mary Andre B.V.M.; cherished friend of Marion Young. Life long parshioner of St. Monica Parish. Will be missed by many friends. Lying in State Friday 11:30 A.M. at St. Monica Church 5136 N. Nottingham Ave. Chicago, until 12 P....
Adele R. Angarola
Jan 1, 2012
Adele R. Angarola, age 90, beloved wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Kathryn (Lee) Waswo, Laura Zaremba, Donna (Daniel) Castle, Anthony (Catherine), the late Robert (the late Lenore) and the late Thomas (Monica).Dear sister of Gladys (Tom) Johnson, the late Inga (Emil) Beck, Albert Nelson, Ruby (Edwin) Hohman, Marie (Martin) Hohman, and Alice Nelson. Cherished grandma, great-grandma and...
Donald Otto Meyers
Jan 1, 2012
Donald Otto Meyers, at rest January 1, 2012. Visitation, Friday, 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. https://www.cancer.org/Involved/Donate/DonateOnlineNow/index For information 773-774-3232
William J. Connolly
Dec 25, 2011
William J. Connolly, Retired Captain C.P.D and Peacetime Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents Helen and Joseph Connolly. Loving husband of Annette, nee Hughes. Beloved father of Peter and Roger (Jessica) Connolly. Dear grandfather of Vivien and Emmet. Devoted brother of Elizabeth (Al) Evans. Fond nephew of Anne and Helen Ziemba. Special nephew of the late Bridie (Joseph)...
Diane J. Spinelle
Dec 23, 2011
Diane J. Spinelle, nee Kwiatkowski, age 65, passed away suddenly Dec. 23, 2011; dearest sister of Patricia (the late Wayne) Grzybek and the late Dolores Gloff; cherished aunt of Laura (Michael) Cardiff, Wayne (Lisa) Grzybek, Bill (Kim) Gloff, Jennifer Grzybek and Michael Gloff; loving great-aunt of Mikey, Kaitlyn, Christopher, Ryan and Emily. Memorial visitation Friday 1 p.m. until time of...
Josephine M. Pudelek
Dec 17, 2011
Josephine M. Pudelek, nee Petruczenko, 86, of Chicago, passed away to eternal life on December 17, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Jerome(Nancy), Lonnie(John)Kordik, Janice(John)Poliwka, Kenneth(Kathy) and Lawrence; cherished grandmother of 11. Visitation Monday, December 19, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m....
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