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Sophie Debski

Sophie Debski

May 9, 2009

Sophie Debski, nee Zarzeczni, Age 67 died in Delaware May 9, 2009. Loving mother of Barbara Marino and Peter (Sabina) Debski. Cherished babcia of of Anna. Dear sister of Jan Zarzeczni and Jazef Laskowski and Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral prayers Thursday, 9:15am from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. to St. Monica Church for...

Dorothy A. Kirch

Dorothy A. Kirch

May 6, 2009

Dorothy A. Kirch, loving wife of the late Philip, devoted mother of Gary (Janet), Donald, Alan (Nancy), Richard, James (Pamela) Kirch, Linda (Steve) Redick, Sue (Ian) Yeaton and Tom (Julie) Kirch; dear grandmother of Michael, Carri-Lyn. Christopher, Raymond, April, Mallory, Jack, Nick and Jayme; great-grandmother of of Ryan, Peyton, Hanna and Nancy; fond sister-in-law; and aunt of many nieces and...

Louise Braklow

Louise Braklow

May 5, 2009

Louise Braklow, Age 106, died May 5, 2009, beloved daughter of the late Herman and Emilie, nee Buren; dearest friend of Sam Mikaelian. Service were held private. For information 773-774-3232

Haluska E. Dorothy

Haluska E. Dorothy

May 4, 2009

Dorothy E. Haluska, nee Halbesleben, age 81, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Thomas (Donna), the late Mark and the late Penny (the late Ron) Curry; dearest grandmother of Scott, Steven and Ryan Curry and Jessica Haluska. Services were held private. For information Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 773-774-3232

Bernice M. Rooney

Bernice M. Rooney

Apr 30, 2009

Bernice M. Rooney, age 90,nee Harrison, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Sr., loving mother of Robert W. Jr. (Maryann), Timothy (Jennifer), Marie (John) Patterson and Andrew; dearest grandmother of Christina and Emily Patterson, Eric, Kevin, Robert W. III and Megan Rooney; fond sister of the late Jack (the late Margaret) Harrison, and the late Eleanor (the late Michael)...

Eugenia "Jean" Valentine Wykowski

Eugenia "Jean" Valentine Wykowski

Apr 29, 2009

88, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Wednesday. Beloved wife of the late Erwin; loving mother of Paul(Ann); Dear grandmother of Serena Lynn and Deion Alexander; fond aunt to three nieces. Visitation Monday 8:30 a.m. to time prayers, 9:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial...

Martha J. Schmidt

Martha J. Schmidt

Apr 27, 2009

Martha J. Schmidt, nee Nitzschke, age 91; beloved wife of the late Hugo; loving mother of Richard Schmidt and Cindy Schuster (Jim Callaghan); dearest grandmother of Allen (Dana) Schuster; great- grandmother of Jaston Schuster; dear step-mother of Bernice (Joseph) Gaughan; fond sister of Major Nitzschke. Funeral Service, Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Wanda M. La Chapelle

Wanda M. La Chapelle

Apr 23, 2009

Wanda M. La Chapelle, nee Peck-Iverson, Age 93, At peace April 23, 2009 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Harry I. Loving mother of James (Margaret) and the late Gerald. Dearest aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Appreciation to Resurrection Retirement Community and Life Center. Funeral Service Monday, 11:00am at Kolbus-John V. May...

Dolores A. Schulist

Dolores A. Schulist

Apr 23, 2009

Dolores A. Schulist, 85 years, beloved daughter of the late Victor and Hattie; dear sister of the late Eleanor Hoff and Victor (Lucille); fond aunt of Victor and John (Kristina); and great-aunt of Jennifer Ziolkowski, Anthony and Danielle; retired employee of Navistar (International Harvester) former member of Park Ridge VFW Post Women's Auxiliary and many other special clubs. Resting at...

Florence B. Bulawa

Florence B. Bulawa

Apr 20, 2009

Florence B. Bulawa, Age 91. Passed away April 20, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Mary; dearest sister of Dorothy (the late Nicholas) Alexovich, Harriet (the late Thomas) Hughes, Joseph (the late Lynn) Bulawa, the late Martha (the Late Joseph) Podraza, the late Edward (Jean) Bulawa and the late Victor (Irene) Bulawa; dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of...

Kevin B. Burns

Kevin B. Burns

Apr 17, 2009

Kevin B. Burns, CPD, Age 35. Died at home following a brief illness. Devoted and loving husband of Kortney, nee Pulliam. Loving son of John (Retired CPD) and Gloria. Dear brother of John, CPD. Cherished by many family and friends. Kevin is a fourth generation Chicago Police Officer, Member of F.O.P. Lodge #7. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:15am from Kolbus-John V....

Adeline M Niemiec

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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