Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Herbert F. Potzus

Herbert F. Potzus

Aug 16, 2011

Herbert F. Potzus, born December 26, 1915. Beloved husband of 64 years to Elaine (nee Korth); loving father of Lynda, Herbert G., Joan (John) Dunne and the late Barbara (Ken) Zielinski; cherished grandfather of Coleen, Kathryn Dunne and Matthew Zielinski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear brother of the late Robert (Ella) Peterson. Donations may be made to...

Timothy Joseph Kilcoyne

Timothy Joseph Kilcoyne

Aug 14, 2011

Timothy Joseph Kilcoyne age 54, passed away on August 14, 2011. Beloved son of Barbara (Will) Warlin and the Late Philip Kilcoyne; loving brother of Patrick and Karen (Jeff) Hasstedt, and step-brother of Karen Buenzow and Kim Richardson; fond uncle to Jennifer, Patrick, Hannah, Chad and Tyler; cherished great uncle to Theresa and Ethan. Memorial visitation Sunday August 28, 2011...

Lucyna Golon

Lucyna Golon

Aug 10, 2011

Lucyna Golon, nee Sowinska; Passed into eternal rest August 10, 2011; beloved wife of the late Zygmunt; loving mother of Donna (Joseph) Wascow, Mary (Robert) Goldberg and John (Claire) Golon; dear grandmother of Joseph (Lucy), John (Joann), Jeff (Karla), Alex, Claire, Shelley, Matthew (Brittany), Michelle and Chris; great-grandmother of Joseph, Jayla and Jasmine; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews...

Violet E. Blumberg

Violet E. Blumberg

Aug 7, 2011

Violet E. Blumberg, age 96; passed away on August 7, 2011. Born in Chicago on March 11, 1915 to the late Hattie and Edward; beloved wife of the late Edwin "Butz" since July 1941, their marriage was blessed with their son the late Timothy; fond sister of the late Grover and Edward; cherished aunt and dear friend of many. Visitation...

Lorraine E. Doyle

Lorraine E. Doyle

Aug 5, 2011

Lorraine E. Doyle, age 85, of Venice FL. formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late James; loving father of James (Mary Jinx), David (Joanne), Steven (Toni), Mary Ellen (Dr. Peter) Halas and the late Cathleen (David) Haye; cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandma of two; dear sister of Patricia(the late Frank) Glienna and the late Jean (the late Tom)...

William Weyna

William Weyna

Aug 5, 2011

William Weyna, age 91, beloved husband of the late Joanna (nee Drabant); Loving father of Dolores (Gerald) Snarski; cherished dzia dzia of Patricia (Ronald) Domin, Sandra (Daniel) Cieslinski; great dzia dzia of Steven, Ashlee and Gerald Cieslinski; dear brother of the late Edward, Stanley, Florence, John, Marge and Irene. Visitaion Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John...

William Patrick Hyland

William Patrick Hyland

Aug 5, 2011

William P. Hyland Sr. "Pat", age 83, beloved husband and friend of 53 years to Rosemarie; loving father of Bill Jr. (Lisa); cherished brother of Richard (Grace) Hyland; dear uncle and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Thursday 9:15 at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Procession to Our Lady...

Lorraine M. Laszczak

Lorraine M. Laszczak

Aug 4, 2011

Lorraine M. Laszczak, 91, of Chicago, passed away Aug. 4, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Wayne and Diane (the late Desmond) Walsh; dear grandmother of Shane and Cameron Laszczak, and Desmond, Heather(Michael), Sean(Shari), Daniel, Kevin(Tiffany), Brian and Brendan Walsh; cherised great-grandmother of Connor, Mikala, Daniel, Megan, and Matthew Walsh. Visitation Tuesday, Aug 9, from 3...

Anne Andrius

Anne Andrius

Aug 4, 2011

Anne Andrius; Loving daughter of the late Casimir and Isabelle, Nee Petkus; fond sister of the late Walter. Family and Friends to meet at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago, Friday , August 12, 2011 for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Entombment St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony Church, 1515...

Carolyn M. Christensen

Carolyn M. Christensen

Jul 29, 2011

Carolyn M. Christensen, nee Dale, formerly of Akron, OH. Cherished wife of Edward E. Christensen, M.D.; loving mother of James (Aileen), David (Patricia) and John (Kimberly) Bodgan; devoted grandmother of Emily, Timothy, Ashley, Brooke, Joshua, Nicole and Zachary; devoted sister of William A. (Jill) Dale. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 6 p.m. until time of Service 7 p.m. at The First United...

Thaddeus "Ted" Wasik

Thaddeus "Ted" Wasik

Jul 20, 2011

Thaddeus Wasik "Ted", age 92, beloved husband of the late Stephanie; Loving dad of Ted Jr., Steve(Linda), Laura, Ann(Mark); Cherished grandpa of Naomi and Grace. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, July 22, 10 a.m. at St Cornelius Church 5430 W. Foster Ave, Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Joseph L. Lesniak

Joseph L. Lesniak

Jul 19, 2011

Lesniak, Joseph L., age 96, beloved husband of 72 years to Helen nee Gajewski; Loving father of Terrence and the late Lawrence(Laurel); Proud grandfather of Susan(Howard)Weiss and Scott Lesniak; Cherished great-grandfather of Zachary, Maxwell and Madeline Weiss. Predeceased by his loving parents Jacob and Madeline Lesniak, brother John, Walter(Florence), Chester(Adeline) and sisters Helen Lesniak and Jean Cook. He will be...

Ann M. Byers

Ann M. Byers

Jul 14, 2011

Ann M. Byers, age 93, beloved wife of the late James M. Byers Sr.; Loving mother of Mary Lee (Robert) Schmit, Virginia (Billie) Cole and James M. Jr.; Devoted grandmother of Roseanne Schmit, Sue Kious, the late Joseph Schmit, Nicholas Schmit, Christopher Cole, and Holly Udaundo; Great-grandmother of Jennifer (Robert) Searles, Robert Schmit, Matthew Schmit, Noelle and Nicholas Udaundo; Proud...

Vivian D. Bruckman

Vivian D. Bruckman

Jul 13, 2011

Vivian D. Bruckman, 91, passed away July 13th. Beloved Mother of James (Bernadine) Bruckman and Sharon (Linus)Zinthefer. Loving Grandmother of Mark (Laura) (Timothy), Jeremy, Leah (Joshua), Kimberly and Ashley. Cherished Great-Grandmother of Lilly. Visitation Monday July 18th, 8:30AM until Time of Service 11AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info please call 773-774-3232 or visit...

Dorothy M. Zeier

Dorothy M. Zeier

Jul 11, 2011

Dorothy M. Zeier, age 89; passed away on July 11, 2011; beloved wife of the late Fred. Funeral Prayers Friday 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. For info 773-774-3232.

Katherine Haaland

Katherine Haaland

Jul 8, 2011

Katherine Haaland, nee Lagos, 75 of Chicago, passed away July 8, 2011. Beloved wife of William; loving mother of Andrea (David) Krogstad and Christine Bohner; dear grandmother of Alexa and Kyle Krogstad; fond sister of Michael Lagos; aunt to Tina Krauskopf and Jim and Tom Kalogine. Memorial Visitation Sunday, July 10, from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 7:00...

Arline E. Grossmann

Arline E. Grossmann

Jul 4, 2011

Arline E. Grossmann, nee Ring; age 94; beloved wife of the late Otto; loving mother of Kevin, Larry (Mary), Michael R. (Patricia), Gail (Alexander) Petrenko, Jean (Charles) Nelli, Nancy (Alexander) Mc Vie; dear grandmother of Lisa Kusak, Kristi and Eric Grossmann, Laura Jacobs, Peter, Kelly and the late Julie Grossmann, Michael W. Grossmann, Elizabeth,  John and Gerard Petrenko, Karen and...

Berenice A. Edwards

Berenice A. Edwards

Jun 28, 2011

Berenice A. Edwards, passed away on June 28, 2011. Beloved wife of the late James Edwards; Loving mother of Richard (Mary) Lewandowski of Satellite Beach, FL; Cherished grandmother of Michael and Laurie; Dear great-grandmother of Kayla, Asha and Caden. Born in Chicago and a resident for 72 years. Graveside service and interment July 5th, 10:00 a.m. at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago....

William T. Popp

William T. Popp

Jun 28, 2011

Popp, William T. "Billy" Loving son of Leonard and the late Rose. Devoted brother of Linda (Howard) Clay, Timothy Popp and the late Joseph, Thomas Popp, Nancy Ellenbecker and Charmaine Mueller. Loving uncle to Kathleen, George, Karl, Lana, Kayla and the late Matthew. Loving father of Veronica and Tommy. Visitation open to all who loved him, Sunday, July 10th, 4...

Patrick C. Park

Patrick C. Park

Jun 28, 2011

Patrick C. Park,74, beloved husband of Eileen, cherished father of Lance (Kyungran), Chun (Tucam), Chin, Sue Park (Daniel Lam), dear grandmother of David, Kristine, Christopher, Amy, Lauren, and Hanna. He will be missed. Visitation Thursday, from 7 p.m. to time of mass at Korean Martyr's Catholic Church, 4115 N. Kedvale, Chicago, IL. Funeral Mass Friday, 10 a.m., Interment All Saints...

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