Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Sr. Marilyn Grabarczyk, C.R., Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection. Cherished and respected by her Sisters. Loving daughter of the late Edward and Sophie (Rokicki) Grabarczyk. Beloved sister of Teresa Otradovec, Bonita and James Brown, Joanne and Joseph Paprocki, and the late Donald and Bernice. Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand...

Jan 16, 2024

Florence L. Treder, nee Miezio, age 93; beloved wife of the late George; devoted mother of Karen (Bill) Haworth, Peggy Kennedy, Steve (Tricia) and Jerry (Kris); cherished grandmother of Bradley, Kyle, Justin (Patti), Kevin (Tricia), Shane, Zachary, Matthew, Ashley and Blake; great-grandmother of two; dear sister of Gloria (the late Vito) Torina and the late Lynn (the late Jim)...

Jan 10, 2024

Patricia M. Hammer, passed away peacefully in Chicago on January 10, 2024, at the age of 100. Born October 9, 1923 in Chicago, IL, and longtime resident of Des Plaines and McHenry, Il, Pat was the beloved wife of the late Donald W.; devoted mother of David (Alexandra), Kathleen (Michael) Roche, Donald (Sheryl), Lauri (Thomas) McNulty, and the late...

Jan 10, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" A. Joyce, nee Rafter; beloved mother of Sean Brickman, Sioban Joyce (Jeff Pennington) and Bridget Joyce (Aidan O'Gorman); cherished Mamo to Brendan Kayat, Keara Kayat and Orla Joyce; sister to Michael, the late Robert, the late Thomas and the late John Rafter; fond aunt and friend to many. A Memorial Visitation, Saturday, January 20, 2024 will begin...

Jan 6, 2024

Adeline M. Sebastian, 98. Opera singer, wife, mother, librarian, face painter and caretaker. An extraordinary amalgamation of these roles—an inspiration to us all and an amazing force of nature.

Wife of over 50 years to the late John T. Sebastian; cherished mother of Jay (Carrie Clark) Sebastian, the late Terri Fleet, and Salli (Steve) Walker; devoted grandmother...

Jan 4, 2024

Gloria "Glo" Mahler, RN, was born on July 31, 1949 and passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024; beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Carol Mahler; loving sister of Linda (Jonathan) Koester, Lawrence Jr. (Sonya) Mahler and Laura Voss; cherished aunt of Joel (Kaitlyn) Koester, Brittany Koester, Lorel Voss and Tyler Voss; great-aunt of Caleb and Collin Koester....

Jan 3, 2024

Kenneth Paulson, age 89, beloved husband of Roberta for 67 years. Loving father of Andy (Ann), Scott (Teri) and Gary (Susan); devoted grandfather of Natalie, Jeffrey, Andrea (Nate) and Eric (Tess); fond uncle of Peggy (Bicker) and Gail.

'KP' spent many years dedicating himself to the Oriole Park Baseball Association as a little league manager and president....

Dec 26, 2023

Hung Chak Ho, 85, of Albany Park, formerly of Hong Kong, born in Toi-San China, passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2023. Devoted husband of Fan Ho for 57 loving years. Adored "Ba Ba" of Jim (Melanie) Ho, Linda (Jim) Burke and Wendy (the late Perry) Sangathit. Cherished Ya-Ya/Gong-Gong of Melanie Sangathit, Jennifer Burke, Lauren Ho, Gavin Sangathit, Megan Sangathit,...

Dec 24, 2023

Robert E. Bierie, Devoted son of Kenneth and Josephine Bierie. Beloved husband of the late Cheryl. Loving father of Kirsten (Justin Kohler) Markham. Devoted grandfather of Emily and Evan Markham and Nathaniel Kohler. Cherished brother of William (Elaine) Bierie. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

Robert...

Dec 23, 2023

Raymond D. Collins, Jr. Passed away December 23, 2023 at the age of 84. Family and friends are to meet, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953  W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL for Military Honors and Committal Prayers to begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. For information, Kolbus-May Funeral Home at 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Dec 22, 2023

Peter Nickolas Stoyias, age 78, fell asleep in the Lord on December 22, 2023. Devoted son of Harry and Rose Stoyias née Lilles. Dear brother of Dorothy Stoyias, Cynthia (William) Kopelares and Janet (the late George J.) Lykos. Fond uncle of Laine (Tony) Adrian, Joanna (Todd) Reykjalin, Leah (Jeffrey) Solzak, James G. (Audra) Lykos and Robert (Nikki) Lykos. Great...

Dec 13, 2023

In Loving Memory of Terrence "Terry" Pierce

Terry Pierce, age 77, passed away on December 13, 2023 in Chicago.

Born on July 5, 1946 to Stanley and Freda Pierce, dedicated his life to serving and protecting his family and others. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and the community, as he leaves behind...

Nov 29, 2023

Anthony R. Rossetti Jr., "Tony", 65, loving husband of 41 years of June; devoted dad of Tony (Lindsay) Rossetti and Theresa (Blake) Eastman; beloved papa of Vincent, Nicholas, and Hailey June; cherished brother of the late Louis, the late Vito, the late John, the late Marianne, and Dino; dedicated brother-in-law of Daniel (the late Marcia), Janice (Greg), Tony (Laura),...

Nov 24, 2023

Richard A. Janusz, age 88; beloved husband of the late Agnes Janusz; cherished father, step-father, grandfather and uncle to many.  Family and friends to meet, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Monica Church 5136 N. Nottingham Ave., Chicago, IL 60656 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m.  Inurnment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove,...

Nov 22, 2023

Steven Tonn passed from this life on November 22, 2023. Steve was born on September 24, 1956 to Virgil and Elaine Tonn. They have preceded him in death along with his sisters Bonnie and Lee Ann.

Steve is survived by his wife Ellen, their daughter Stephanie and her husband Brian.

Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Oct 31, 2023

Piotr A. Cholewa, age 52; husband of Edyta; beloved Dad of Monika and Julia; devoted Brother of Anna (Robert); cherished Son of Jozef and the late Irena; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews, and beloved by family and friends in Poland.  Memorial Visitation, Friday, November 3, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus – John V....

Oct 22, 2023

Geraldine (Gerri) V. Schultz, (nee Szymanski) age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Valley VNA in Neenah, Wisconsin. On October 21, 1938, Geraldine Victoria was born at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago to Joseph and Victoria (Kubacki) Szymanski. Gerri graduated with her Nursing Diploma from St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing in...

Oct 16, 2023

Frances Russmann "Fran" 94, loving wife of the late Herman; devoted mother of Wayne (Susan) Russmann, Karla (Tom) O'Malley, and Michelle (Wayne) Jarosz; cherished grandmother of Marissa (Joseph) Krzyzewski, Ryan (Lauren) Russmann, Jason Jarosz, Timothy (Nina) Jarosz; and beloved great-grandmother of Lila Jarosz, Brady Jarosz, Ronan Jarosz, and Griffin Jarosz.

Fran was a woman whose life was...

Oct 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fernando 'Fernan' S. Cruz, a loving husband, devoted father, and a dedicated public servant. Fernan was born on March 16, 1944, in Manila, Philippines, and peacefully departed this world on October 5, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. He was 79 years old.

Fernan was the beloved husband...

Oct 4, 2023

Carey J. "Red" Chlumsky, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. He leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love that will forever be etched in our hearts.  Carey was the beloved husband of Doreen (nee Cook). Carey was a devoted and loving father to his sons, Bill (Fern) and Matt Chlumsky. He...