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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....

Judith Arbuthnot

Judith Arbuthnot

May 25, 2009

Funeral arrangements pending.

Bonnie Verheek Panico

Bonnie Verheek Panico

May 24, 2009

Bonnie Verheek Panico; Passed away May 24,2009; beloved wife of Vincent; loving step-mother of Vincent Anthony (Katia); dear grandmother of Natalia, Vinnie and Nick; fond sister of the late Virginia (the late Matthew) Neumann; dearest aunt of Kathy (Mark) Zediker and Jerry Neumann. Family and friends to meet, Thursday, at Our Savior Lutheran Church 6035 N. Northcott, Chicago, for 11:00...

Dolores L. Grossmann

Dolores L. Grossmann

May 24, 2009

Dolores L. Grossmann, beloved wife William P. Conway; devoted daughter of Clara and the late William J. II Grossmann; loving sister of Elizabeth A. (Jerome D.) Pierce, Walter T. (Mary) and the late William J. III; loving godmother of Allison and Shannon; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; loving cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday, 9...

Evelyn Schwarz

Evelyn Schwarz

May 21, 2009

Evelyn Schwarz, nee Cadell, age 83, beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Edward and Kenneth; dearest sister of the late Charlotte, Goldie, George and Thomas; sister-in-law of Rosemary and Lillian; dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment private...

Mary Lou Dziubla

Mary Lou Dziubla

May 20, 2009

Mary Lou Dziubla, Beloved wife of the late Edwin. S. Dziubla. Loving mother of Pat (Peter) Shaulis, Kathy (Joe) Alberti, Bob (Linda) and Jim Dziubla. Devoted grandmother of Khanh, Damir, Emina, Senad, Mike, Tony, Joe, Josh, Travis, Stephanie, Kristin, Jennifer, Michelle and Jim, Jr. Dear sister of Betty (Bill) Swanson. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Prayers Tuesday...

Thaddeus Edward Pawlowski

Thaddeus Edward Pawlowski

May 15, 2009

Thaddeus E. Pawlowski, loving brother of Loretta (the late Michael) Lokcik, Angeline (John) Olszak, Genevie (the late Edmund) Krupa, the late Frank and Stanley (Rosemary) Pawlowski, found uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday,prayers 9:15 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, to St.Monica Church,Mass 10:00 A.M. Visitation Monday, 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. Interment St. Adalbert...

Elmer Barrameda

Elmer Barrameda

May 13, 2009

Passed away May 13, 2009. Visitation Thursday and Friday 4-9PM. Prayers Saturday 11:00 AM to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial 11:30AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

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