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Adele R. Angarola

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles J. Siergey

Charles J. Siergey

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...

Olive Ruth Borgardt

Olive Ruth Borgardt

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...

Elaine C. Nierman

Elaine C. Nierman

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;...

Joseph A. Wanders

Joseph A. Wanders

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...

Lillian T. Kenyeri

Lillian T. Kenyeri

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....

Orma H. Coutré

Orma H. Coutré

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)...

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