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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Emil F. Dolezil

Emil F. Dolezil

Jan 9, 2009

Emil F. Dolezil, 80, beloved husband of Dolores. Cherished brother of Charlotte (the late Anthony Sr.) Eibin, Fred (Joan), Arlene Benn and Betty (Peter) Zalewski. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of American Legion Kosciusko Post 712. Visitation Sunday, 4 to 9p.m. Funeral Prayers at 12 Noon, Monday from from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home,...

William Leahy

William Leahy

Jan 8, 2009

William Leahy passed away on January 8th, 2009. Son of the late William and Adeline Leahy; brother of the late Patricia Fitzgerald. He left behind brother-in-law Bill Fitzgerald Sr., nephews Bill Jr. and Marty; nieces Lynn Leinartac, Karen Johnson, and Patricia Bourke. William was a member of the Naval Armed Forces and an alumni of the University of Chicago. He...

Carl R. Skalla

Carl R. Skalla

Jan 7, 2009

Carl R. Skalla, Age 81 Loving husband of the late Alyce. Devoted companion of Barbara Plummer. Beloved father of Melody (Dennis) McMillan and the late Mark. Fond brother of Marilyn Hertel and Elaine Kramer. Dear grandfather of Keith, Erin, Heather, Shannon and great-father of Emma, Lilly, Noah, Isaiah and Jordan. Fond uncle of many. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00am at Kolbus-John...

Florence C. Peterson

Florence C. Peterson

Jan 5, 2009

Florence D."Aunt Flo" Peterson,79, cherished cousin to many;dear friend of Delores Peter and family. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.For info (773) 774-3232

Christine Mullowney

Christine Mullowney

Jan 5, 2009

Christine Mullowney, nee Lyons, age 99. Loving mother of Dorothy (Bob) Jungels and Barbara (Bob) Smith. Cherished grama of Manette, Eileen, Joel, Therese, Mark, Arthur, Christopher, Aaron, Josefa, Rachael and David. Proud great-grama of 19. One of twelve, born in Ireland she is survived by Sr. Dympna and Richard (Jean) Lyons. Christine was a touchstone and anchor for her numerous...

Eileen W. Berberet

Eileen W. Berberet

Jan 5, 2009

Eileen W. Berberet, nee Stenson, 81 passed away January 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John J; beloved mother of John (Joanne), Patricia (Carmen) Sabia, Julie (David) Snelten and her angel, the late Margie; dear grand-mother of Krista (Adam) Cortese, Fallon (Guy) Dickson; Dana Sabia and Brooke Snelten; daughter of the late Nellie and Joseph Stenson; sister of the...

Helen R. Mckissack

Helen R. Mckissack

Jan 3, 2009

Helen R. McKissack, loving wife of Curtis; devoted mother of Dolores (the late Tadeusz), Dave (Terrie), and the late LaVerne; beloved grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 10; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, Prayers 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins to St. Constance Church, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Monday, from 4...

Meetza "Mitzie" Farkas

Meetza "Mitzie" Farkas

Jan 2, 2009

Meetza "Mitzie" Farkas (nee Tsolakos), beloved wife of the late Ernest, dearest sister of Angeline (the late Wallace) Manthie, fond aunt of Joanne (the late Richard) Kahn, Joyce (Thomas) Arens, Christopher (Norma) Farrell and the late Robert Manthie, great-aunt of Nikolaus and Cassandra Arens, Melanie Kahn, Matthew and Eliza Farrell. Memorial Mass Saturday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica...

Martha D. Walters

Martha D. Walters

Jan 1, 2009

Marthan D. Walters; nee Wilke; Age 79; Beloved wife of Albert; loving mother of Lynne (Sajjad) Shah, Carl, Michael, Karen and Albert (Inna); dear grandmother of Julia. Funeral Service, Sunday, 11:00a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. Visitation Saturday 2:30 – 8:00 p.m. For info 773-774-3232

Raul Amezcua

Raul Amezcua

Dec 28, 2008

Raul Amezcua, passed away in Chicago December 28. Beloved husband of Albina, nee Guzman. Funeral service Thursday, January 1st 4:00pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Visitation will follow until 8:00pm. Interment Mexico.

Marguerite Louise Guzman

Marguerite Louise Guzman

Dec 25, 2008

Marguerite L. Guzman, passed away December 25, 2008. Visitation Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Service at 3:00 p.m. Interment Private

Mary Kay

Mary Kay

Dec 24, 2008

Mary Kay passed away December 24, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Janice Kay (Mitchell Tetela) and Cheryl Kay; dear grandmother of Adrienne; fond sister of Elizabeth Ann Streb and Emerich Catomy; aunt and great-aunt to nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Magnaflux Corp. and member of the St. Monica Church Seniors Club. Interment Private. 773-774-3232

Mary Theresa Kay

Mary Theresa Kay

Dec 24, 2008

Mary T. Kay, passed away in Chicago December 24. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Janice (Mitchell Tetela) and Cheryl. Dear grandmother of Adrienne. Fond sister of Elizabeth Ann Streb and Emerich Catomy. Dear Aunt and great-Aunt to her neice and nephews. Retired employee of MagnaFlux Corp. and member of the St. Monica Seniors Club. Interment private.

Leslie Earl Hubbard

Leslie Earl Hubbard

Dec 24, 2008

Leslie E. Hubbard, passed away December 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Ethel Jean. Funeral Service, 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Visitation, Sunday December 28, from 4-9 p.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. 773-774-3232

Maria F. Gurga

Maria F. Gurga

Dec 23, 2008

Maria F. Gurga, 92 passed away December 23, 2008. Funeral Prayers Tuesday, December 30, at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Visitation Monday, December 29, 4-9 p.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. 773-774-3232

Stanley E. Cygan

Stanley E. Cygan

Dec 22, 2008

Stanley E. Cygan 91, passed away December 22, 2008. Beloved husband of 67 years to Loretta. Dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Giza. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Prayers Monday, December 29, 2008 10:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago to St. Constance Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation Sunday from 4...

James J. Conroy

James J. Conroy

Dec 18, 2008

James J. Conroy, passed away December 18, 2008 in Chicago. Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Barbara (Michael) Mielas, Debra (Robert) Andris, Jeanette Gajewski, James P. and Carole Kobylarz. Dear grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 17. Funeral Service Monday December 22 11:00am at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des...

Joseph V. Majewski

Joseph V. Majewski

Dec 16, 2008

Joseph V. Majewski a.k.a. Joe Majers passed away December 16, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Adeline. Dear father of Joseph F. (Sharon), Gary (the late Mary Jane), Marlene, Joan Mage (the late Fred Braxton). Loving grandfather of three and great grandfather of two. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, December 21, 4-9 p.m....

Gloria Gazda

Gloria Gazda

Dec 13, 2008

Gloria Gazda; loving wife of Louis; beloved mother of Joy Dato and Robert (Sherry) Gazda; devoted grandmother of Danielle, David, Matthew, Jennifer and Jack; great-grandmother of William; loving sister of Dorothy (Dave) Sinclair; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, prayers 9:30 a.m., from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church,...

Jose J. Zafranco

Jose J. Zafranco

Dec 13, 2008

Jose J. Zafranco; Devoted son of Salome J.; loving brother of Eusebia J., Antonio (Edna) and Virgilio (Sony) Zafranco. He was loved by many relatives in Chicago. Interment Private. For info 773-774-3232

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