Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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...
Zofia Maria Modla
Feb 10, 2009
Zofia Maria Modla, Age 42, Passed away February 10, 2009 with her beloved husband, Jozef Koszut, by her side. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00a.m. Interment will be in Poland. Visitation Friday 4 - 9 p.m. For info 773-774-3232
Daniel P. Coleman
Feb 9, 2009
55 years old, beloved husband of Lisa; loving father of Emily; dear brother of Kathy, Charles, and Dennis; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Wednesday, February 11, 7:30 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00-9:00 PM. Intermant Private.
Joan Trychta
Feb 7, 2009
Joan Trychta, wife of Thaddeus, loving daughter of the late William Sr. and Helen Kofl (nee Murin), dear sister of William (Sally) Kofl Jr., and Andrea (Charles) Monahan, cherished aunt and godmother of many. Visiation Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:15 a.m. Procession to Immaculate...
Laura Galuhn
Feb 4, 2009
Laura Galuhn, nee Giuliani. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J.; Dear Aunt of Angelo and Roland Ercoli and a host of many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Monica's Woman's, Senior, Italian and Polish Clubs. Funeral Saturday 9:00am from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am....
Ethel M. Malkowski
Feb 4, 2009
Ethel Marie Malkowski, 90, nee Panknin. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Malkowski and the late Joseph A. Bernstein; Loving mother of Larry Bernstein and Janet Sagmeister; cherished grandmother of Frank, Joseph (Sara) Sagmeister; proud great-grandmother of Joseph, Anna and Clara Sagmeister, dear Aunt to many. Funeral Service Monday 10:00am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave....
Michael B. Favet
Feb 1, 2009
Michael B. Favet, passed away Febuary 1, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Teresa Favet. Visitation Tuesday, Febuary 3, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until Time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
Nancy H. Ellenbecker
Feb 1, 2009
Nancy H. Ellenbecker, nee Popp; age 53; beloved wife of Peter; loving mother of the late Matthew; dearest grandmother of Samantha; cherished daughter of Leonard and the late Rose Popp; fond sister of William, Linda (Howard)Clay, Timothy, the late Joseph, the late Thomas and the late Charmaine; dear aunt of Lana and Kayla Clay, George and Carl Mueller. Visitation Friday...
Arline M. Richter
Jan 28, 2009
Arline M. Richter, nee Selig, Age 90 Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Richter, Sr. Loving mother of Robert, Jr. (Joan), William (Yvonne) and the late John (Susan). Dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of many. Fond sister of Grace Valenzano. Funeral Monday 10:15am from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. to St. Rosalie Church for...
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