Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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....
Rita J. Zielinski
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...
Mary K. Von Loewe
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,...
Michael J. Britton
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...
Edward J. Oginski
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...
William Mittelstaedt
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...
Mary Ann Hulvey
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,...
Robert W. Hrycyk
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....
Barbara Eva Best
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...
John E. Raffetto
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...
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