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Geraldine D. Polzin

Geraldine D. Polzin

Feb 22, 2012

Geraldine D. Polzin, nee Deyo, Feb. 22, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James H.; loving mother of Lynda (Theodore) Izewski, Deborah (Karl) Steimel, James T. (Jody); dear grandma of Angela (Ryan), Nance, Christopher, Karl (Paulina), Jennifer, Eric, Daniel, Jonathan and Elizabeth; great-grandmother of Madeline Polzin. Funeral Monday 9:15 am from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Mary Loraine Collins

Mary Loraine Collins

Feb 18, 2012

Mary Loraine Collins (nee,Wheeler) Age 85 Beloved wife of 58 years to John "Jack". Loving mom of John (Jo), Kathy (John) Jackson, Nancy (Jack) Carroll, Bill (Shawn). Cherished grandma of Johnny (Nicole), Steven (Lisa), Katie, Joey, Timmy, Tommy, Bridget, Mary, Patsy, Liam, Aiden, and the late Megan. Proud great grandma of Jaycob, Andrew & Ayden. Will be missed by family...

Stephan Skwiot

Stephan Skwiot

Feb 15, 2012

Stephan Skwiot age 86, beloved husband of 44 years to Weronika (nee Drezek). Loving father of Robert (Malgosia). Cherished grandfather of Luke and Matthew. Dear brother of Wladyslaw. Will be missed by many family members in Surowe, Poland. Visitation Friday February 17, 2012 from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Saturday, 11 A.M. at Kolbus - John V. May...

Wallace P. Dopke

Wallace P. Dopke

Feb 15, 2012

Wallace P. Dopke age 90,beloved husband of 55 years to Dolores; loving dad of Karen and Donald; proud Navy veteran and member of Park Ridge VFW, retired member of local 5 Chicago Plastering Institute. In lieu of flowers memorials in his name can be made to charity of choice. Memorial gathering Thursday from 4 to 8P.M. Funeral Service 7P.M. at...

William Knierim

William Knierim

Feb 15, 2012

William Knierim Loving husband of Bert. Devoted father of Chrissy (Rob) Rosenthal and Billy (Terry) Knierim. Dearest grandfather of Brittany, Willie and Amy. Loving brother of Rita Neff. Visitation Monday 4-9pm. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10:30 am at the Kolbus –John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

John C. Becharas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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