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Lucy Kuchta

Lucy Kuchta

Sep 8, 2009

Lucy Kuchta, nee Tolla, Age 86, beloved wife of the late John E, Sr.; loving mother of John E. Jr., Linda Kuchta and Deborah (Robert) Betancourt; fond grandmother of six, great-grandmother of many. Funeral, Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Bartholomew Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment...

Jacqueline A. Rowe

Jacqueline A. Rowe

Sep 5, 2009

Jacqueline A. Rowe, nee Koeller, Age 76. Passed away Sept. 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert H.; Loving mother of Cheryl (Robert) Storc, Cathy (Glen) Loux, Chris (Christine) and Cindy (Gary) Polena; Dear Grandma of Elayne, Rebecca, Ryan, Ashlee, and the late Holly and Justin. Cherished daughter of the late Ernest and Elsie Koeller; sister of the late...

Betty J. Slack

Betty J. Slack

Sep 3, 2009

Betty J. Slack, loving wife of the late Arthur J.; beloved mother of Nancy Slack Stachnik, James (Elena) Slack, Gail Slack LaValle, Timothy (Charmaine) Slack and Sharon (Ricahrd) Peck; devoted grandmother of Brianne (Tony) Bertuca, Gregory, Zachary, Janelle Peck, Elizabeth Slack, Tiffany (Micah) Sage and Russell Slack. Funeral Tuesday. Prayers 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....

Mary Ann Palmer

Mary Ann Palmer

Sep 3, 2009

Mary Ann Palmer age 76, passed away peacefully at home. Loving daughter of Mary Anne Havlik; beloved step-daughter of Jerry Havlik. Graveside Service, Friday, October 23, 2009 10:00 a.m at Montrose Cemetery.

Judith A Markus

Judith A Markus

Sep 1, 2009

Judith A. Markus, age 69, nee VanDerlip, beloved of 49 years to Dennis; loving mother of Jeffrey, Steven and Jodi (Patrick) Coyle; Cherished grandmother of Tara, Steven Jr., Conor, Kaylee, Ian, Noel, Lily and Kyla; dear sister of Barbara (Ron) Moretti and John VanDerlip; dear aunt of Kristin, Scott, Todd and Sarah; great-aunt of Justin, Megan and Candice; dear daughter-in-law...

Russell F. Lester

Russell F. Lester

Aug 31, 2009

Russell F. Lester passed away August 31st, 2009. Intermnet Private.

Virginia M. Graham

Virginia M. Graham

Aug 31, 2009

Virginia M. Graham 75, (nee DeAngeles), Beloved mother of Margo (Philip) Venable, Debbie (Wayne) Matul and the late Richard Graham Jr.; Cherished grandmother of Judy, Lucy, Jeannie, Candy, Michele, Patty, Jennifer, Nathan, Philip Jr. and Matthew; great-grandmother of many; Dear sister of George and Noreen; Visitation Thursday September 3, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. Until Time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m....

Jane Buckley

Jane Buckley

Aug 28, 2009

Jane Buckley, age 96, beloved wife of the late Edward Henry Buckley; loving mom of Edward James Buckley; cherished grandma of Heather and Chris; proud great-grandma of Annabelle; dear sister of Wayne and 10 preceding in death. Member of the Order Eastern Star (O.E.S.) and Past Worthy Matron of Albany Park Chapter. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at...

Judith L Carson

Judith L Carson

Aug 28, 2009

Judith L. Carson, devoted aunt of Barbara McCormick, Lou Richter and the late Connie Hanker; proud great-aunt of Shannon, Dawn, Connie, Frank, Christine, Darren, and Theresa; great-great aunt of Nina, Tori, Mattie, Loren and Emily. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, September 2nd, 6 to 9 p.m with an evening prayer service at 7 p.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...

Leonard D. George

Leonard D. George

Aug 28, 2009

Leonard D. George, Services Private.

Salvatore Desalvo

Salvatore Desalvo

Aug 27, 2009

Salvatore DeSalvo, passed away August 27, 2009; beloved husband of Ivah, nee Manley. Services were help private.

Wan Joo Lee

Wan Joo Lee

Aug 26, 2009

Wan Joo Lee, Services already held. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery.

Elizabeth R. Berg

Elizabeth R. Berg

Aug 23, 2009

Elizabeth R. Berg, nee Palmer; passed away August 23, 2009; beloved wife of the late Dwight Patrick O'Rourke; loving mother of Laura (Michael) Bishop, Karen (Tim) McFadden, Eddie (Amy) and Bernard Berg, the late Michael O'Rourke and Debbie Berg; dearest grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear friend of "Sammy Jo." Visitation, Wednesday, 4 to 9 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May...

Doris Sedlacek

Doris Sedlacek

Aug 22, 2009

Doris Sedlacek, Age 87. Beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Donna Pecore and Carol (Robert) Reynolds. Cherished Grandma of Eva, Jorganna, Jes, Tiffiney, and Heather. Great Grandma of Daelin, Romell, Ania, Gabriel, and Makhi. Dear sister of 13 Harnisch's, and many nieces and nephews across the country. Dedicated employee of Honeywell for many years, past member of...

Dorothy Kriwko

Dorothy Kriwko

Aug 18, 2009

Dorothy Kriwko, age 81, beloved mother of Karen Raimondo and Bill (Lori)Kriwko;cherished grandma of Peter,Jessica,Kelly,and Nicole;dear sister of Frank (Virginia) and the late Leonard, Mildred and Lorraine; and a host of nieces and nephews. The loving care she received from Laurie Kowalczyk will not be forgotton. Visitation Friday, August 21, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday...

Jeffrey Allen Hess

Jeffrey Allen Hess

Aug 10, 2009

Jeffrey Allen Hess, age 50, passed away August 10, 2009; beloved husband of Linda and the late Judy; loving step-father of Corey (Halley), Caleb and Emalyn; cherished son of Laymon "Bud" and the late Faye Hess; dearest brother of George (Annie), Becky (Hank, fiance) and Brian (Donna); fond uncle of Christopher, Jessica, Michael, Matthew and Daniel. Devoted and loyal worker...

Andrew T. Kopec

Andrew T. Kopec

Aug 4, 2009

Andrew T. Kopec, Services already held. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

David Paul Filter

David Paul Filter

Aug 2, 2009

David Paul Filter died August 2, 2009 in Chicago. Born June 19, 1932, in Bloomfield, Nebraska, to August C.E. Filter and Esther Becker Filter. Survived by a sister, Charlotte Filter Nametz (the late Richard), of Frankfort, Michigan; a brother, Ernest C. Filter (Corinne), of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania; nephews and a niece. The family wishes to thank David's neighbors, Mary Ann...

David J. Kopke

David J. Kopke

Jul 25, 2009

David J. Kopke, age 54, beloved son of the late Raymond and June Kopke; loving brother of Hollace Concannon, Mary Jane Piwowarczyk and the late Raymond; cherished uncle of Amy, Peggy, Danny, Julie, Kevin, Kelly and Sarah; great-uncle of Ryan; friend to many; proud retired 16th District officer. David had a generous heart, and helped others with his organ donation...

Ann Minota

Ann Minota

Jul 24, 2009

Ann Minota, age 85; Passed on, Friday, July 24th, 2009 with grace and dignity surrounded by her loving family. Resident of the Resurrection Retirement Community; Formerly of Fort Myers, FL. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving and cherished mother of Harriet (Ken) Swable, Josephine 'Joyce' (Leon) Hensen; proud grandmother of Jamie, M.D. (Tim M.D.) Mullin; dearest cousin of Marge...

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