Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
Aug 4, 2009
Andrew T. Kopec, Services already held. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
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
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
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...
Jeung B. Kwon
Jul 23, 2009
Jeung B. Kwon, Services already held. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines Illinois.
Rena M. Faber
Jul 17, 2009
Rena M. Faber, loving wife of the late Edmond; beloved sister of Edith Proscia, Edward (Melinda) Malatesta and the late Annetta Willma and Mary Pierce; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 9 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, until time of prayers, 11:30 a.m. Mass 12 Noon at St. Monica Church. Interment private....
Antoinette M Gualano
Jul 9, 2009
Antoinette M. Gualano, 94, of Chicago, passed away July 9, 2009. Loving sister of Philomena (the late Anthony) Cozzone, the late Jeanette (Albert) DeMichael, Sue (Samuel) Mareci, Anna (Anthony) Spinuzza and Rose; dear aunt to Ann Marie (Robert) Byfield, Joseph (Mary Lou) Cozzone, Richard (Kathy) DeMichael, Donald (Diane) Mareci, James (the late Maureen) Spinuzza and Mary Ann (James) Nash; cherished...
Patricia K. Moroney
Jul 8, 2009
Patricia K. Moroney, Services already held. Interment Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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