Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Adeline M Niemiec
Apr 14, 2009
Adeline "Addie" M. Niemiec; nee Barner; Born into the family of God, February 1955. Graduated into His presence, April 14, 2009. Age 85; beloved wife of Joseph; dearest daughter of the late Nelson Ira and Ethel E. Barner; daughter-in-law of Vern and the late William Niemiec; fond sister of the late Ira Nelson (the late Ruth) and the late Albert...
Aufamia Apuzzo
Apr 13, 2009
Aufamia Apuzzo, passed away April 13, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late Alfonso and Frances; loving cousin to many; dear friend to all. Visitation Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m. to the time of service 12 Noon, at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 West Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest...
Evelyn M. Kent
Apr 10, 2009
Evelyn "Cocia" M. Kent, nee Hagal, beloved wife of the late Harry Kent; dearest daughter of the late Bruno and Stefania Hagal; sister of the late Clementine, Florian (Lillian) and Chester F. (Marjorie) Hagal; fond sister-in-law of Frances Klug and Samuel (Robin) Kentopian; loving aunt of many nieces, nephews; great and great-aunt of many. Visitation Monday 3 to 8 p.m....
Paulina Gallegos
Apr 9, 2009
Paulina Gallegos; nee Tellez, Pass away April 9, 2009. Visitation Tuesday, April 14th and Wednesday, April 15th 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, April 16th, 9:15 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. For information 773-774-3232. http://videos.lifetributes.com/63459
Mary T. Wiater
Apr 4, 2009
Mary T. Wiater, nee Kopacz, age 93, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Kenneth (Vera), Thomas, Karen (Jack) Sheehan, and Michael (Martha); cherished grandmother of Linda, Lorraine, Julie, John, Kathleen, Patrick, Maureen, Mathew, Neil, Tim, and the late Kevin; proud great-grandmother of 17. Visitation Tuesday, 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...
James J. Marotta
Mar 29, 2009
James J. Marotta, 82, Lifetime resident of Chicago. U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of 59 years to Antonina A. Marotta, nee Minniti; loving father of Daniel, Catherine Janoka, Cynthia (Hank) Pawlak, Nanette (Robert) Mayer and Thomas (Theresa); devoted grandfather of Raymond, Steven and Bradley Janoka, Annalise Pawlak, Matthew, Nicholas and Katie Mayer, Sean and Hannah Marotta; cherished son...
Walter J. Szczepanski
Mar 23, 2009
Walter J. Szczepanski, Jr. at rest in the Lord, March 23, 2009; devoted son of the late Walter J. Szczepanski, Sr. and the late Loretta J. Szczepanski Michalak (stepson of the late Walter V. Michalak); beloved husband and best friend of Dolores, nee Johnston; cherished father of Linda (Thomas) Gearhart; loving brother of Lorraine (Robert) Kruse, LeRoy (Donna) Michalak and...
Robert John Bethke
Mar 21, 2009
Age 91, beloved husband of the late Ella; loving father of Lynne Argentine and the late Stephen(JoAnn); cherished grandpa of Suzan(Donald)Neal, John(Judy)Vrablik, Laurie Pellouchoud, Jimmy, Kelly and Scott Argentine; proud great grandfather of seven. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. with funeral service at 7 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home procession to Acacia...
Genevieve G. Socki
Mar 18, 2009
Genevieve G. Socki, Age 75, nee Opiela, died in Chicago March 18, 2009. Devoted daughter of the late Jacob and Harriet Opiela. Beloved mother of Raymond and Michael. Dear sister of Alice (Chester) Zdunek. Proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in State Friday, March 20 at St. Monica Catholic Church 5136 N. Nottingham Ave. from 10:00am until Mass...
Curtis Mckissack
Mar 17, 2009
Curtis McKissack, Age 97, died in Park Ridge March 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Helen R.; devoted father of Dolores (the late Tadeusz), Dave (Terrie) and the late LaVerne; beloved grandfather of twelve and great-grandfather of ten; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9:15am from Kolbus-John V.May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago to...
Evelyn A. Zickgraff
Mar 9, 2009
Evelyn A. Zickgraff, nee Jerzyk, age 84, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Cheryl (Carl) Cassata, Gayle (Michael) Green, Mary (Robert) Tadevich and Ann Zickgraff; dear grandmother pf seven; great-grandmother of 11; fond sister of Florence (Raymond) Mitchell and the late Edward (Dorothy) Jerzyk; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John...
George W. Wittke
Mar 7, 2009
George W. Wittke, age 83, beloved husband of the late Juliet H.; loving father of Walter (Mary Jo), Julie Fayman (James Miceli), and Loren (Barb); cherished grandfather of Shauna, Eric and Courtney Wittke, Thomas and Michael (Genia) Fayman, Amanda, Nicholas and Jenna Wittke; dear brother of the late Leroy (the late Lillian) Wittke, the late William (Marge) Stewart, the late...
Mable G. Krasniewski
Mar 7, 2009
Mable G. Krasniewski, nee Grochowski. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Loving mother of the late Sr. Barbara Ann, CR. Dear sister of Eugenia (Edmund) Ryndak, the late Theodore (Alice) Grove and the late Sigmund (Jean) Grochowski. Survived by many dear nieces, nephews and cousins. Member of St. Monica Women's Club and St. Monica Senior's Club. Funeral prayers 2:00pm...
John G. Bachar
Mar 5, 2009
John G. Bachar, age 93, beloved husband of the late Anne; loving father of Lee (Evelyn); dear brother of Betty and Arlene; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, Chicago. Entombent Bohemian National Cemetery.
Irene Marie Schriner
Mar 3, 2009
Irene Marie Schriner, nee Konieczka, 94, Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Edward. Loving mother of Arlene (John) Dean, Lois (Tom) Bobrowski, Paul (Rita), Ron (Sue), Mary Kathryn (Dave) Grow-Dwyer, Marian (James) Kozlik and Marilyn (Cal) Schriner-Harris. Loved by mom's angel Margaret Kosiek. Cherished grandmother of 23 and proud great-grandmother of 36. Survived by a host of nieces,...
Steven P. Krystek
Mar 3, 2009
Steven P. Krystek, Age 50, Suddenly Passed On March 3, 2009; beloved father of Eric; dearest son of the late Kenneth and Julia Krystek; dear brother of Norman (Marlene), Martin (Clara), Rosemary and the late Wayne; cherished uncle of Holly, Tracy, Melissa, Kelly, Cindy, Peter, Christopher and the late Michelle; dear nephew of Evelyn, Milton and Jerry; loyal friend to...
Madeline C. Gorny
Feb 20, 2009
Madeline C. Gorny, nee Szeszol; Passed away February 20, 2009; beloved wife of S. James Gorny; loving mother of Debbie (Paul) Madej; cherished 'Nana' of Samantha and Nicholas Madej; dearest daughter of Angeline and the late Benjamin Szeszol; dear sister of Lawrence (Carol), Bernard (the late Patricia) and Ronald; sister-in-law of Robert (Carol); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Rosemarie Jahnke
Feb 19, 2009
Rosemarie Jahnke, 78 passed away February 19, 2009. Visitation Monday, February 23, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Frank L. Wiater Sr.
Feb 18, 2009
Frank L. Wiater 91, beloved friend of Ann Romanek, loving father of Frank Jr. and Danny, cherished stepfather of Gail, Marlene and Judy, dear Papa of five. Visitation Sunday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
Juliet H. Wittke
Feb 14, 2009
Juliet H. Wittke, nee Haase, age 81, passed away February 14, peacefully in her sleep at the Hospice Alliance Home in Kenosha WI. Beloved wife of George W.; loving mother of Walter (Mary Jo), Julie Fayman (James Miceli) and Loren (Barbara); dear grandmother of Shauna, Eric and Courtney Wittke, Thomas and Michael (Genia) Fayman, Amanda, Nicholas and Jenna Wittke; fond...
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