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Esther A Moore

Esther A Moore

Jul 3, 2009

Esther A. Moore, age 98. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sr; loving mother of the late Donald Jr. (Agnes); cherished grandmother of Thomas (Cindy), Mary (Charlie) Morrison, Michael (Karen), Patrick (Stacey) and Robert Moore; proud great-grandmother of Sarah, Matthew, Rylie, Jessica and Shannon. Visitation Friday July 10th 9a.m. until the time of service 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May...

June E Kosmalski

June E Kosmalski

Jun 25, 2009

June E. Kosmalski, passed away June 25, 2009. Interment Private

Paul T. Maresh

Paul T. Maresh

Jun 25, 2009

Paul T. Maresh, 82, beloved husband for over 50 years, to the late Elizabeth; loving father of Lucille (Bob) Drenka; cherished grandfather of Stephanie and Mark Drenka; devoted companion of Lorraine Covarrubias; dear brother of Dorothy Hennett and Joe (Sally) Maresh, the late Marie Douglas, Edward and Bob Maresh; fond Uncle Paul to his nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 4...

Ralph G. Herbst

Ralph G. Herbst

Jun 24, 2009

Ralph G. Herbst; loving father of Matthew (Heather) and Eric (Elizabeth) Herbst; dear friend of Mary Herbst; proud grandpa of Katie Ann. Prayers, Monday, 8:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins to St. Priscilla Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Memorial Visitation, Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Inurnment St. Adalbert's Cemetery. Mr. Herbst was a retired pharmacist...

Imogene Harsla

Imogene Harsla

Jun 21, 2009

Imogene Harsla, Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Rita (Patrick) Witowski, Rick Stigall, Randy (Rita) Stigall, Roger Harsla and Richard (Linda) Harsla. Cherished grandmother of 7. Proud great-grandma of 6. Dear sister of Charles Stewart and Bonnie DeYoung; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 to 9:00pm. Funeral services Wednesday, 10:00am...

Irene A. Thalhammer

Irene A. Thalhammer

Jun 17, 2009

Irene A. Thalhammer (nee Zielinski) Loving wife of Fred Thalhammer; dearest mother of Bryan Thalhammer, Carol (Steve) Torssell and the late Christine; beloved grandma of Kathryn and Michael Torssell; daughter of the late Stanley and Bernice Zielinski. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4...

Irene J. Marszalek

Irene J. Marszalek

Jun 14, 2009

Irene J. Marszalek; nee Przywara; age 85, Passed suddenly June 14, 2009; beloved wife of the late Edward; vibrant mother of Carolyn Kitty, Stanley Jr. (Mary Chris) and John (Mary Lou) Rusek; spirited grandmother of Alexandra (William)Nelson, Ariana Kitty, Benjamin, Samantha and Kathryn Rusek; fond sister of the late Joseph (the late Janet) Przywara; dear aunt of Barbara, Robert and...

Thomas G. Crowley

Thomas G. Crowley

Jun 12, 2009

Thomas G. Crowley, Age 78, beloved son of the late Thomas, MD and Anne; dearest brother of the late Nancy (Edmund) Vojtik; dear uncle of the late Nancy Ellen Kane; special friend of Lois Kaumholz. Longtime employee of the Burlington Northern, and dedicated train and fire-fighter 'Buff'. Past President of the St. Peters Singles Club. 4th degree K of C,...

Marilyn Celli

Marilyn Celli

Jun 12, 2009

Marilyn "Lynn" Celli, nee Sergot, age 72; beloved wife of Emil, loving mother of Dominic (Kristin), dear grandmother of Sam, Max, and Jocelyn, sister of the late Arlene and Harold, aunt of Peggy (Larry) and Kelly, great aunt of Rachel. Funeral Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Visitation Monday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May...

Thomas G. Crowley

Thomas G. Crowley

Jun 12, 2009

Thomas G. Crowley, Age 78, beloved son of the late Thomas, MD and Anne; dearest brother of the late Nancy (Edmund) Vojtik; dear uncle of the late Nancy Ellen Kane; special friend of Lois Kaumholz. Long -time employee of the Burlington Northern, and dedicated train and fire-fighter 'Buff'. Past President of the St. Peters Singles Club. 4th degree K of...

William J Lang

William J Lang

Jun 11, 2009

William J. Lang, 57, of St. Charles, passed away June 11, 2009, after a two-year courageous battle against cancer. Beloved husband of Judy, nee McGrail; loving father of Stephanie (Matthew) Lynch, Patrick and Kimberly; dear son of Florence and the late John; fond brother of Joyce (Rich) Mohring, Louie (Jackie), Ray (Terri), Mary (George) Mazurek, John (Tobey), Larry (Chris), Joanie...

Emilie H Hicks

Emilie H Hicks

Jun 11, 2009

Emilie H. Hicks, nee Janicki, 93, beloved wife of the late Edward Flemming; and the late Herbert Hicks; loving mother of Sr. Mary Jane Hicks, S.H.C.J., Sr. Frances Hicks, O.S.F., Carol (Bob) Ruehl, Larry (Judy) Hicks; cherished grandmother of Brian, Gerise, David (Val), Colleen and Patrick; proud great-grandmother of Samantha, Alyssa and Justin; dear sister of George and the late...

Gloria C Fleming

Gloria C Fleming

Jun 8, 2009

Gloria Fleming, passed away June 8, 2009. Services and Interment Private.

Lloyd J. Plansky

Lloyd J. Plansky

Jun 8, 2009

Lloyd J. Plansky, WWII Army Veteran, loving husband of the late Henrietta; devoted father of Lawrence (Yvonne) Plansky; proud grandfather of George, Ursula, Lisa, Eric; dear great-grandfather of four; loving brother of Lucille; Funeral Friday, Prayers 9:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. may Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m....

Geraldine A. Przybylo

Geraldine A. Przybylo

Jun 7, 2009

Geraldina A. Przybylo, nee Papke, Beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Christine (Dan) Payton, Barbara (Dennis) Gary, and Henry Jay M.D. (Sandra)Przybylo; cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of two. Visitation Thursday 9:00 a.m. Until Time of Prayers 10:15 a.m. Procession to St. Monica Chruch for 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Private. For info 773-774-3232.

Gertrude Krieger

Gertrude Krieger

Jun 4, 2009

Gertrude Krieger; nee Ludwig; age 81; beloved wife of the late Adam; loving mother of Harold (Helga); dearest grandmother of Tania (Collin) McKahin, Adam (Sarah) and Caroline; great-grandmother of Brooke, Alyssa and Kelsey McKahin. Lying in state, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Interment St....

Theresa M Jaykowski

Theresa M Jaykowski

Jun 3, 2009

Theresa M. Jaykowski, nee Strong, passed suddenly June 3, 2009, beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Robert, William (Fiancee Nancy), Donna (Mike) Lewis, Diane (Louis) Lieberman; dearest grandmother of Kayla, Mickey, Aaron, Sara and Grace; dear sister of Dorothy Peterson, the late John, the late Robert and the late Charles. Funeral Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May...

Jean E Rutherford

Jean E Rutherford

Jun 2, 2009

Jean E. Rutherford, age 94. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian; Cherished sister of the late Mary; Dear friend and neighbor of Stanley Zelek and the late Stanley Sr. and Rose Zelek. Lye in State Friday 10:30 a.m. Until Time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Presbyterian Church (Formerly St. Andrew Presbyterian Church) 7534 West Berwyn, Chicago, 773-631-8262....

Eileen Joyce Sirrell

Eileen Joyce Sirrell

May 29, 2009

Eileen Joyce Sirrell, nee Joyce, Age 54, beloved wife of 34 years to Terry; loving mom of Flynn; cherished daughter-in-law of Eleanor Sirrell dear sister of Sheila (Frank) VerKamp, Carol Joyce, Edward (Astrid) Joyce, Kathy (Raymond) Bartley and Michael Joyce; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Monday 11:15 a.m. at...

Raymond J Decesare

Raymond J Decesare

May 29, 2009

Raymond J. DeCesare, Age 87; beloved husband of the late Joanne, nee Mondry; loving father of Dorice Mead and Gwen Criscione (Alan Chase); dear grandfather of Andrew and Brianna Mead, Nicole and Corrine Criscione. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Tarcissus Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m....

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