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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Yukiya Sato

Yukiya Sato

Jan 24, 2011

Yukiya Sato, 53, passed away on January 24th, 2011. Services held in California. For info, (773)774-3232.

Stephanie Szachnitowski

Stephanie Szachnitowski

Jan 19, 2011

Stephanie Szachnitowski "Esther," age 100; beloved wife of that late Stanley; loving mother of Dolores and Stanley (Diane). Cherished grandmother of Sheryl (Craig) See , Mark (Nancy), Jill (Patrick) Roche and Dawn (Brian) Krol; proud great-grandma of seven; dear sister of Ted (Lillian) Bulkowski. Visitation Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday, 11 a.m., at Kolbus-John V. May...

Richard C Holbrook

Richard C Holbrook

Jan 17, 2011

Richard C. Holbrook, age 53, Beloved son of the late Joseph and Laverne Gardner nee Martini, loving brother of Kurt (Rita) Gardner, Susan (Mark) Walker and Barbara (Loren) Wittke, cherished nephew, uncle and friend of many. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment Union Ridge Cemetery. For info 773-774-3232.

John C. Fako

John C. Fako

Jan 15, 2011

John C. Fako,73 passed away January 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Sherry; loving uncle and god father of Jason Goch; dear son of the late John and Natalie and brother of the late Janice (Alan) Goch. Visitation Wednesday, January 19, from 4-9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers Thursday 9:15 a.m. to...

Clare Barido

Clare Barido

Jan 14, 2011

Clare Barido, 86, passed away on January 14th, 2011. Services private. For info, 773-774-3232.

Kathryn Joy Helbock

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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