Obituaries

Dec 16, 2011

Rita J. Zielinski, nee Walsh; beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Donna), R. Thomas (Katherine), James, Diane (Jay) Evans, Christina (Scott) Benson and Deborah (Matteo) Pigozzo; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Michael, Ryan and Carissa Zielinski, Matthew and Shannon Evans, Sarah and Ashley Benson, Aiden and Emily Pigozzo; dear sister of Gerald (the late Judy) Walsh, Catherine (Bruce) Hoffman...

Dec 9, 2011

Mary K. von Loewe, nee French; age 90; Retired Elmwood Park music teacher, choir director of Mayfair Presbyterian Church, organist at New Hope Methodist Church and organist at Mayfair Methodist Church. Beloved wife of the late Hans; loving mother of Raymond (Barbara), Richard (Terri), Margie (Mark) Lehto and the late Katherine (Daniel) Foley; dear grandmother of Teresa, Russell, Daniel, Matthew,...

Dec 8, 2011

Michael J. Britton, Age 57; Born June 10, 1954, at rest December 8, 2011. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research...

Dec 7, 2011

Edward J. Oginski, age 94, passed away on December 7, 2011. Beloved husband of 70 years to Eleanore; cherished loving dad of Claudia(Jim)Tucker, Diane(Lou)Richter, Nicolette(Alex)Kyle and Madelaine(Phil)Mall; dear grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of nine and a half. Proud usher of St. Eugene Church for over 40 years. Visitation Friday, December 9, from 4-9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...

Dec 5, 2011

William M. Mittelstaedt Loving husband of 59 years to Patricia Mittelstaedt. Devoted Father of Michael Mittelstaedt and Susan Reading-Mittelstaedt. Dear grandfather of Eileen and Michaeljohn. Beloved Brother of Patricia Hinton-Todd. Member of Legion #667 Chicago Fireman Post and Harvester Triple Diamond Club. Visitation Sunday from 4-8pm. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 am at Kolbus-May 6857 W. Higgins. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. In...

Dec 1, 2011

Mary Ann Hulvey. Age 80, daughter of the late John Siverinchek and Helen (Zoleke), sister to the late John Siverinchek Jr., adoring wife of the late William (CPD), devoted mom of Neil (Marcia) Kevin, Laura (Bob) Gloeckler, the late William Jr., her rescued German Shepherd, Greta and life-long friend of Lorraine Belvedere. Mary Ann had a lifetime devotion to volunteering,...

Nov 28, 2011

Robert W. Hrycyk, age 70, Born Feb. 5, 1941 at peace Nov. 28, 2011; beloved husband of Sharon, nee Borton; loving father of Gregory (Cara), Diana, Donna (Mark) Lokietko, Roberta (Gregory) Ray and Jon; cherished grandfather of Jacob and David Lokietko, Paige, Sean and Thomas Hrycyk and Hunter Ray. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Friday, 9:15 a.m....

Nov 22, 2011

Barbara Best, age 90, beloved wife of 70 years to Kenneth; loving mom of Sandra (William) Dalzell, Bruce, Dennis, Jerome (Deborah) and Timothy; cherished grandma of Kenneth, John, Deana, Bruce, Tania, Jennifer, Michele, Dennis, Dawn, Elizabeth, Rachele, Jerome and Theresa; proud great grandma of 20; dear sister of John (Esther) Herr and Lorraine Lackey; beloved friend of John Bellcaster. Visitation...

Nov 22, 2011

John E. Raffetto, a devoted family man and public servant who served his country in the World War II, died Tuesday, (Nov. 22, 2011) at home. He was 94. John was the beloved husband of Mary for 59 years; the devoted father of John C.; the loving grandfather of Michael; and the caring brother of Kathryn "Sis" Garvey. He gave...

Nov 22, 2011

Charles J. Siergey, 67, of Chicago, passed away November 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Nancy nee Morawski; loving father of Lisa(Paul)Kellogg, Kim(Paul)Thoma and Kenneth(Andrea); Cherished papa of Emily, Johnathan, Jacob and Jessica; dear brother of Rosalie Rowan; fond uncle to many. Funeral Service Saturday, November 26, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Visitation...

Nov 19, 2011

Olive R. Borgardt, age 93, beloved wife of the late Frederick; loving mother of the late Raymond, Bonnie (Dennis) Bieze, and Fred Jr.; cherished grandmother of Charles, Raymond, Debra, Betty, Sheri, Kelly, and Glen; proud great-grandmother of eleven; great- great-grandmother of seven; dear aunt to many. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at the Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...

Nov 17, 2011

Elaine C. Nierman, nee Rickert; March 1, 1920 to Nov. 17, 2011; beloved wife of the late George "Jim"; loving mother of James (Joan), Thomas and Kelvin; dear grandmother of James, Jeffrey (Kelly), Julie (David) Repke, Thomas (Ingrid) and Kimberly (Daniel) Kolarits; great-grandmother of Emma, Claudia, Clarissa, Sarah and Ryan; dearest sister of the late Evelyn (the late Joseph) Farrell;...

Nov 15, 2011

Joseph A.Wanders "Red", July 2, 1922 – Nov. 15,2011, Age 89, Proud U.S. Army WWII Veteran; beloved husband of Lucille, neeStobbe; loving father of Betty (Casey) Wisz, Joseph (Cherie), Kathleen (Kevin)Mescall, Margaret (Joe) Dibari and Steven (Debra); cherished grandfather of sixteen; great-grandfather of thirteen. Visitation, Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers, Monday, 9 a.m. from the Kolbus-John V. May...

Nov 10, 2011

Lillian T. Kenyeri, age 74; cherished daughter of the late Ludwig and the late Theresia; dearest sister of Louis (Phyllis) and Ron (Carol); dear aunt of Cathy (Frank) Guay, Laurie (Bill) Bialkowski, Ron (Tracy), Ann (James) Papesch, Nancy, Lou (Jennifer), John and Jim; great-aunt of Louie, Ronnie, Danny, Jessica, Eric, Jacqueline and Alyssa. Funeral, Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V....

Nov 7, 2011

Orma H. Coutré

Orma H. Coutré, nee Vogrig; 94; Beloved wife of the late James J.; devoted mother of the late Aileen (Donald) Petersen, James E. (Jane) and Leonard J.; loving grandmother of David (Gail) Petersen, Daniel (Susan) Petersen, Douglas (Penelope) Petersen, Dennis (Veronica) Petersen, Damien (Katie)Petersen, Cheryl (Steve)...

Oct 23, 2011

Florian G. Kapelak Age 86, Beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth; Loving Dad of Susan (Robert) Malmi and Janice (Paul) Mylander. Cherished grandfather of Eric and Nicholas Malmi. Dear brother of Norma (the late Edward) Musial and a host of nieces and nephews. Proud World War II Veteran.Lying in state Wednesday 9AM Until time of Mass 10AM at St.Monica...

Oct 23, 2011

Jean Marie Sharp nee Wurster, loving mother of Duncan (Jude) Sharp, Joanne (Calvin) Denison, Thomas (Lisa) Sharp, James (Linda) Sharp and Mark Sharp. Cherished grandmother of Gwendolyn, Eric, Kimberly, Sean, Brendan, Matthew, Melissa, Nathan, Robert and Bradley. Devoted sister of "Buddy" Frank Wurster Jr. Jean was a Korean War Air Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 57...

Oct 23, 2011

Phyllis F. Shawaluk, nee Brinkman, 76 of Chicago, passed away October 23, 2011. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Rick(Linda), Jeff(Wendie), Mark(Edie) and Scott(Brandy); dear grandmother of Christopher, Amanda, Beth, Gina, Nicole, Joey, Kari, Nicole, Tyler, Kristi, Danielle, Heather, Brandon, Paige and Shawn. Cherished great-grandmother of Brooke and Michael; loving daughter of the late Edward and Mildred;...

Oct 20, 2011

John M. Cussen, age 83. Passed away on October 20, 2011. Beloved husband of 57 years to Eileen Cussen (nee Hilden); Loving father of Monica (the late Tom), Michael (Karen), John (Linda), George (Laura), Tom, Greg (Debbi) and Bill (Vickie); Cherished grandfather of Jack, Kyle, Savannah, Samantha, Sean, Kevin, Stacy, Robbie, Marisa, Melissa, Veronica and Ian. Fond brother of the...

Oct 20, 2011

Anton A. Pociask Jr. "Tony", age 87, beloved husband of the late Jeanne; loving father of Jason(Rina) and Corwin; cherished grandfather of Andrew and Christina; dear brother of the late Anita Zeller. WWII Navy Veteran. Tony was an honorable Funeral Director for over 50 Years. Proud past owner of the Pociask Funeral Home on Chicago Ave. Long time Associate at...