Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
William Schlecht
Dec 10, 2008
William "Bill" Schlecht, 40, of Chicago, passed away suddenly on Dec. 10, 2008. Beloved son of Leo and Marilyn; loving brother of Jim (Patsy), Joanne (Tom) Hayes and Patty (Rick) Nicolay; dear uncle to nine nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, Dec. 14, 3 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Prayers Monday, 9:15 a.m....
Raymond F. Sieprawski
Dec 7, 2008
Raymond F. Sieprawski, Age 88, Beloved husband of the late Margaret " Peg"; loving father of Mary Jean, Sandy (Jim) Heidenfelder, Karen (Neil) Nehring and Leanne (Matthew) Thomas; dearest grandfather of Matt, Nick, Tim and Rachel; dear brother of Florence (the late Elmer) Nitts and preceded in death by Marie and Leonard. Funeral Thursday, Family and Friends to meet at...
Robert W. Strong
Dec 5, 2008
Robert W. Strong, age 77, passed away December 5, beloved son of the late John and Anna, loving brother of Dorothy Peterson, Thersea (Joseph) Jaykowski, the late John E. and the late Charles E. (the late Marilyn); dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V....
William E. Meyer Sr.
Dec 4, 2008
William E. Meyer Sr., age 86, loving husband of 56 years to Lorraine, nee Bieze; devoted father of William (Jennifer) Meyer Jr; proud grandfather of William Robert and Rose Mae; loving brother of John (Dolores), Fred (Nancy) and the late Arthur Meyer; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Tuesday, Prayers 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...
Isabelle M. Ball
Dec 3, 2008
Isabelle M. Ball, nee Andrus, Age 91 Beloved wife of the Late Joseph. Loving mother of the Late Barbara (Allan) Hlavacek. Dearest grandmother of Allan (Cathy) Hlavacek and great-grandmother of Kevin and Shane. Devoted sister of the late Dan Andrus. Former president of Edison Park Women's Club, avid gardener and former officer of the Oriole Park Garden Club. Visitation Tuesday...
Mary M. Kugler
Nov 26, 2008
Mary M. Kugler, beloved wife of the late Edward' loving mother of Walter(Ann)and the late Edward Jr.;cherished grandma of Justin,Meghan and Jared;dear sister of Kathryne(Frank)and Louis(the late Marycatherine)Kugler,dear aunt and friend to many.Funeral prayers Monday 9:30A.M. from Kolbus John V. May funeral home 6857 W. Higgins to St. Monica for 10:00 A.M. mass of christian burial.Interment St.Joseph Cemetery.Visitation Sunday from...
Estaban S. Gulla
Nov 22, 2008
Estaban S. Gulla, Age 91 died in Chicago November 22. Beloved husband of Felicidad nee Fernandez. Devoted father of Wilfredo, Arsenia De Leon, Jessie Ancheta and Remy. Service and interment private. Funeral info 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
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