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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...

Curtis Mckissack

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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