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Joanne E Skogman

Joanne E Skogman

Jan 20, 2010

Joanne E. Skogman, nee Niemann Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mom of Robert and the late Karen. Cherished grandma of Kristine (Steve) Travis, Kimberly Bender and William (Amy) Bender. Proud great-grandmother of Cassidy and Thomas. Dear sister of Art (Marlene) Niemann. Lying in state Monday, Jan. 25 from 8:45am until time of service at 10:00am at...

Helen T. Dergance

Helen T. Dergance

Jan 17, 2010

Helen T. Dergance Age 85, nee Grant, beloved wife of the late Albin "Alvin"; loving mother of Mary Ellen (Tony) Migon, Donna J.(Norman) Reid and Sharon (Fred) Markoff; cherished grandmother of Tom, Tammy, Tim, Todd, Aimee, Ryan, Sean, Matthew and Brandon; proud great-grandmother of Chloe, Caitlin, Kyle, Bryan, Dylan, Sean, Kailey, Michael, Charlie, Sage, Skylar and Shelby Visitation Wednesday, 4...

Mildred P. Bernas

Mildred P. Bernas

Jan 13, 2010

AKA Melanie,passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2010 in San Diego, CA. Devoted wife of the late Michael E.; beloved mother of M. Dennis(Nancy), Diane(Gerry)White, Michelle(David)Fallon, and the late Terry; grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 17. Millie worked most of her life as a waitress because of her love for people. All who knew her loved...

Joseph P. Rezotko

Joseph P. Rezotko

Jan 13, 2010

Joseph P. Rezotko, age 98, passed away Jan. 13, 2010, beloved husband of the late Helene, nee Kokoszka; loving father of Arlene (the late James) Mullany, Diana (James) Ryba and the late Kenneth (Linda); cherished grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of twelve. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church...

Janet H Lane

Janet H Lane

Jan 12, 2010

Janet H. Lane, beloved daughter of the late Edward and Helen, nee Bleeker; dear sister of Roger; fond aunt of Karin. Vistation Friday, 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 West Higgins Ave. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For info 773-774-3232.

Lottie Lech

Lottie Lech

Jan 8, 2010

Lottie "Wladyslawa" Lech, nee Kardys; Beloved wife of the late Charles; Loving mother of Charles (Mary Ellen) and Frank (Candace); Cherished grandmother of Ellen (Brent) Cheney and Phillip (Naoko) Lech; Great grandmother of Jack, Jordan, and Brenna; Fond sister of Jean (Kardys) Kozubal; Loving aunt of Joan (Carl) Bertram, Henry Wisniewski, Patricia (Robert) Belousek, Ralph (Karen) Kozubal; Treasured godmother of...

Casimir 'Casey' Siwek

Casimir 'Casey' Siwek

Jan 3, 2010

Casimir "Casey" Siwek, Age 90, cherished husband of Catherine , nee Drewniak, devoted father of Raymond (Victoria) and Gerald (Darlene); loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Lucy); dear son of the late Joseph and Balbina Siwek; fond brother of Adeline and the late Violet, Edward and Stella; uncle of many. Former owner of Armitage and Wolcott Service Station. Visitation, Wednesday, 9 a.m....

Shirley Meister

Shirley Meister

Dec 26, 2009

Shirley Meister nee Andre passed away December 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. and loving mother of William (Janet). Dear grandma of Lynn and Anne (Michael) Arends. Fond sister of Lolita (Richard) DePiero and Lorraine (Herb) Stoll. Visitation Monday at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home from 4 to 8:00 p.m. with services at 7:00 p.m. Interment private....

Walter Caban

Walter Caban

Dec 25, 2009

Walter Caban 83, passed away December 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Julie; loving father of Margie Izabn. Funeral Monday, December 28 at 9:15 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Eugene Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL

Paul Graf

Paul Graf

Dec 25, 2009

Paul Graf 68, passed away December 25, 2009. Service and Interment Private.

Evangelia Haritos

Evangelia Haritos

Dec 19, 2009

Evangelia Haritos nee Papailiou 91, of Chicago, passed December 19, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Peter G., loving mother of Gus (Penelope) and Sophia; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lying in State Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 West Winona, Chicago, IL 60625. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In...

Nickolaos G Klambatseas

Nickolaos G Klambatseas

Dec 18, 2009

Nickolaos G. Klambatseas, 72 passed away December 18, 2009. Funeral Service, Wednesday, December 23, 1:00 p.m. at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 2727 West Winona, Chicago, IL, Vistation Tuesday, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery.

Harriet M. O'Brien,Ph.D.

Harriet M. O'Brien,Ph.D.

Dec 17, 2009

Harriet M. O'Brien,Ph.D.; dearest daughter of the late William D. and Mildred nee Ferguson; beloved sister of the late William H. (Patricia) and Patricia O'Brien; fond aunt of Catherine (Michael) McCuish, Mary Alice (Hart) Mecke and William (Stacey) O'Brien; great-aunt of Sarah, Michael, McCalla and Courtney; great family friend and "aunt" to Patricia (Raymond) and Jimmy Kryger. Harriet's achievements included...

Ruth Marie Ohm

Ruth Marie Ohm

Dec 16, 2009

Ruth Marie Ohm, nee Eberwein, beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Catherine (Richard) Fredericksen; cherished grandmother of David and Jeffrey; dear sister of Irene (the late William) Sperandeo, Florence (the late Chester) Jekot; sister-in-law of Jane (Karl) Wentezel; special grandma and great-grandma of John (Meghan) Curry, Catherine (Edward), Michael and Richard Hansen, Michael (Kelly), Michael and Shannon Curry; and...

Wayne M. Grzybek

Wayne M. Grzybek

Dec 15, 2009

Wayne M. Grzybek "Hon" Age 66; beloved husband of Pat M.; loving father of Laura (Michael) Cardiff; Wayne S. (Lisa) and Jennifer Grzybek (Anthony Garafolo); dearest grandfather of Michael, Kaitlyn, Christopher and Ryan; dear brother of Cynthia, Stanley (Natalie) Grzybek; Fond brother-in-law of Diane Spinelle; dear uncle and friend to many. Former owner/broker Century 21 Cuneo & Halsey. Funeral service...

Madelyn Michiels

Madelyn Michiels

Dec 15, 2009

Madelyn "Maddie" Michiels, nee Marsh, age 74. Loving mother of Linda Olenec, Martin Michiels (Fran), Nancy Moreno (Ed), Roy Michiels (Cathy) and Mark (Brenda)Michiels; dear grandmother of Dr. Michael Moreno, Nicholas Olenec, Tiffany, Mary Kay, Frannie, Krystle and the late Joseph Michiels; great-grandmother of Anthony; fond sister of the late Lee (Susan) Marsh; cherished aunt of Nicole and Andrew Marsh...

Elmer C. Ronstadt

Elmer C. Ronstadt

Dec 7, 2009

Elmer C. Ronstadt, age 76, beloved husband of Marie (nee Hammer), loving dad of Andy (Denise), Sharon (Lance) Stickles, Scott (Nikki), and David (Tracy), cherished pops of Andrew, Heather, Theodora, Maria, and Basili. In lieu of flowers, donations to Widows and Orphans Fund would be appreciated, 20 S. Clark, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60603. Visitation Friday, from 3:00 to 9:00...

Helen G Strzalka

Helen G Strzalka

Dec 5, 2009

Helen G. Strzalka, beloved aunt of Dennis (Melody) and Donald (Betty) Stralka; dearest great-aunt of Jason, Adam, Kimberly, and Lainie; cherished daughter of the late Peter sr. and Mary; fond sister of the late Bruno and the late Peter Jr. (the late Estelle). Retired Psychologist for the Chicago Board of Education. Funeral Services and Interment Private. Arrangements by Kolbus-John V....

Loraine E. Beck

Loraine E. Beck

Nov 29, 2009

Loraine E. Beck, 84, of Chicago, passed away November 29, 2009. Loving sister of Robert Beck. Visitation Tuesday, December 1, 8:30 a.m. to the time of Service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope, Worth, IL. For info: (773) 774-3232.

Teresita Domingo

Teresita Domingo

Nov 25, 2009

Teresita C. Domingo, 46, of Norridge, passed away November 25, 2009. Beloved wife of Alberto Domingo; loving mother of Angeli. Visitation Saturday, November 28, 4 to 9 p.m. with Service at 5:30 p.m. Interment Philippines. For info: (773) 774-3232.

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