Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Kathryn Joy Helbock
Jan 14, 2011
Kathryn Joy Helbock, nee Free, born March 19, 1931, at peace January 14, 2011. beloved wife of the late Theodore; loving mother of Donna Culotta and the late Theodore; dearest grandmother of Christopher and Brett Culotta and Colette Hurley; great-grandmother of five; cherished sister of George, Robert, Gordon, Georgia, Connie, Sharon and Shirley; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Louis Ziak
Jan 13, 2011
Louis Ziak, 87, of Chicago, passed away January 13, 2011. Lying in State Monday, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8600 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. Arrangements by Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232
Shirley Weathers
Jan 9, 2011
Weathers, Shirley age 88, beloved wife of the late Leroy, loving mother of Alyson(Dave) Sterzinger, Gregory(Manira), Tom(Pat), Gail(John) Reynolds, Tracy(Kathy), Tim(Cathy), cherished Nonnie of Steve(Mary), Bob(Julie), Stacy(Dean), Chris, Bryan, Sarah, Paul and Jessica, proud Great-Nonnie of Nathan, Daniel and Maxwell. Active member of Harwood Heights Senior Club. Founding member of Oliva's Women's Pool League. National Collegiate Pool Champion of 1982...
Edward E. Kwasigroch, Jr.
Jan 8, 2011
Edward E. Kwasigroch, Jr. died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the age of 77. Born and raised in Chicago, he was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Marjorie, nee Larsen. Following service in the armed forces during the Korean War, he returned to Chicago and worked first as a science teacher, then later as a principal for the...
Frances Netterstrom
Jan 6, 2011
Frances Netterstrom, beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Gerald(Laurie), James(Mavis), Judith(John) Martens, Jane(Richard) Paul, Joan(Craig Wolfe) Netterstrom-Wolfe; cherished grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of four; step-grandmother of three; dear sister of the late Katherine(the late Chester), the late Blair, and the late Caroline(late John) Gillespie. Funeral Services private. Inurnment Mt. Olive Cemetery. For info: www.kolbusmayfh.com or 773-774-3232.
Jake A. Szymanski
Dec 31, 2010
Jake A. Szymanski, Age 13 "Jake the Great, Best Boy in the Whole Wide World" Treasured son of Joseph and Linda, nee Czechowicz; loving brother of Joey, Bobby, Ryan and the late Emma; dearest nephew of JoAnn (Michael) Stewart, Tom (Margie) Czechowicz, Robert (Ann) Czechowicz and Laurie (Eric) Thompson; devoted companions "Molly" and "Rosie." Loving cousin to many. Visitation Friday...
Phyllis M. Szymanski
Dec 24, 2010
Phyllis M. Szymanski 91, beloved wife of the late John. Loving Mom of Marlene, Barbara (Norbert) Cichon. Cherished Grandma of Bridgette, Brenda, Proud GiGi of Alexander, Colten, Belen, Cameron, Callum. Visiation Wednesday 9AM until time of service at 11AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment, Saint Joseph Cemetery. For more information contact Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 West...
Florence M. White
Dec 12, 2010
Florence M. White, age 82, beloved daughter of the late John and Lillian, nee Bachewicz; dear cousin to many. Long time parishner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and active member of Happy Club. She participated in Baby Blanket Ministry. She will be remembered as a caring neighbor and she will be missed by many. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9...
Valerie O'Neal
Dec 5, 2010
Valerie O'Neal, cherished daughter of Richard Prazenka and Jessica Agin; beloved wife of Jose Martinez; loving mom of Victoria (Daniel) Rodriguez, Eric and Brian O'Neal and Jose Jr. and Jonathan Martinez, Celina (Alfonso) Anguiano; proud grandma of Elizabeth and Madelyn Rodriguez and Alina Anguiano; extraordinary sister of Matthew (Kathleen) and Lawrence Prazenka, Diane (Joseph) Cloonan, Carolyn (Steve) Moor; and a...
Hyeran Lee
Dec 1, 2010
Hyeran Lee, age 54. Funeral Service Thursday 8:00 p.m. at the Korean Martyr's Catholic Church, 4115 N. Kedvale Avenue, Chicago. Visitation Thursday 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Prayers Friday 10:00 a.m. at the Korean Martyr's Catholic Church to All Saints Cemetery. For info 773-774-3232.
Margaret M. Kane
Nov 25, 2010
Margaret M. Kane, age 87, beloved wife of the late Joseph Patrick; loving mother of Joseph (Joanne), the late Kevin (Cyndi), John (Charlene), the late Daniel, Margaret (Harry) Johnson, Thomas (Reynae), and James (Beth); dear sister of Sr. Anne Eileen Berkel S.C.C., the late Vic (Blanche), Pat, Ned (Mary) Perotti; cherished grandmother of Kerry (Michael), Kelly (Buzz) Joseph, Krissy, Chelsea,...
Eileen Mae Schroeder
Nov 25, 2010
Eileen Mae Schroeder, 86 of Chicago, passed away surrounded by her family on November 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Norman Bernard; loving mother of Norman Patrick (Joan Smuda), John Norman (Adrienne), and Mary Eileen (Matthew) Jordan; dear grandmother of Kathleen Mae and Gabriella Marie Jordan; cherished sister of the late John (Faye) Fitzgerald; fond aunt of Timothy and Theodore. Vistation...
George F Kelleher
Nov 22, 2010
George F. Kelleher, retired CPD, loving father of Connell; son of the late Sophie and Daniel Kelleher; former husband of Lisa Gawlicki, CPD; fond brother of Alyce (Tony Y) Kelleher, Kathleen (William) Burns, Matthew (Mary) Kelleher and the late Daniel (Walda) Kelleher; nephew of Mary (the late Clarence) DeBold; uncle and great uncle of many. Memorial Mass Saturday, 11 a.m....
Dorothy A. Krol
Nov 20, 2010
Dorothy A. Krol, nee Zeleznik, age 79, beloved wife of 45 years to the late Gregory; loving mother of Caroline (Otto) Lopez; cherished grandmother of Christina and Alex; dear sister of the late Theresa (Walter) Markiewicz and Clara (Raymond) Gemborski; fond aunt of Andrew Kuzminski. Funeral prayers Saturday 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...
John J Czech
Nov 16, 2010
John J. Czech, age 80; beloved husband of 56 years to the late Stella, nee Lesniak; loving father of John Jr., Judith (John) Wall, James (Linda) and Jeanne (Phil) Szafranski; cherished grandfather of Dana Szafranski and Michael Czech. Proud US Army Korean War Veteran and charter member of the Mustang Social Club. Memorial visitation Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Donald E Bordes
Nov 15, 2010
Donald E. Bordes, age 79, at rest November 15, 2010; beloved husband of Mary Jane nee Gadomski; loving father of Nancy (Ralph) Palmeri, Jane (Michael) Helm, Lynn (Rick) Madsen, Erin (Tim) Dawidiuk and Patrick (Karen); cherished papa of Michael, Ralph, Nicholas, Kaitlin, Danny, and Lauren; dear brother of Gerald (Betty), Katie (Don) Barry, Kenneth (Nell), Thomas (Vickie) and the late...
Marie J. Ryan
Nov 15, 2010
Marie J. Ryan, age 88, passed away Nov. 15, 2010; Beloved daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Ellen, nee O'Connor; cherished sister of Father William, the late James (Elsie) and the late Margaret (the late Chester) Virtue; loving aunt to Dennis Ryan, Mary Ellen Johnson, Anne Hottle, William and Patrick Virtue, Kathleen Wood, Anne Stefany, Mary Mathias and Patricia...
Eleanore A. Schnepp
Nov 11, 2010
Eleanore A. Schnepp, nee Horn; Age 96; Peacefully passed away November 11, 2010 in Golden Valley, MN; beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Marilyn Hemmerling, Robert (the late Dean), Raymond (Linda) and the late Catherine and Richard; cherished grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 14; dear sister of Dorothy (the late Ralph)Greinke and the late Virginia(Gerald) Heiman, Geraldine,...
Ada A. Tenuta
Nov 4, 2010
Loving wife of Antonio, devoted daughter of Lucia (the late Giacomo), dear sister of Fausta (Luigi) Tavernise, Mario (Rose) and Carlo (Maria) Orrico, caring sister-in-law of Amalia and Ida, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May. Funeral Wednesday, prayers 9:30 a.m. to Immaculate Conception Church, for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00...
Jacqueline Keefer
Nov 1, 2010
Jacqueline Keefer, age 76; passed away on November 1, 2010; beloved mother of Gregory (Marilyn) Keefer and Rosemary (Joe) Brunner; dear grandmother of Joey and Marina; loving sister of Jerome Caruso; Caring partner to Jim Spiro. Memorial Service Friday, November 5, 2010 10:00 a.m. at Unity Church of Oak Park, 405 North Euclid Avenue, 708-848-0960. For info: Kolbus-John V. May...
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