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Catherine S. Otterson

Catherine S. Otterson

Aug 3, 2008

Catherine S. Otterson, passed away August 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late LeRoy H. Sr.; loving mother of Martin L. (Bernadette) and LeRoy H. Jr. (Cynthia); grandmother of Gene, LeRoy H. III, Kimberly (James) Basso, Christine (Karl) Muntanion, Kacey and Katelyn Otterson; great-grandmother of Brandon Muntanion; beloved sister of Gerald (Pat) Scorza; aunt of Darren (Michele) Scorza and Lauren...

Irma Catherine Simmons

Irma Catherine Simmons

Aug 2, 2008

Irma Catherine Simmons, nee Barr, passed away peacefully at age 82, early Saturday morning August 2, in her Niles home surrounded by her family, preceded in death by her beloved parents Peter and Bernadine Barr, loving husband Vernon and dear children Lynn Marie and baby Scott; she is survived by her devoted remaining children Rick (Colleen Andrews), Lee (Rita), Karen...

Natalie M. Zamirowski

Natalie M. Zamirowski

Jul 30, 2008

Zamirowski, Natalie M. beloved spouse of the late Walter, loving mother of Denis, Jerome (Joanne), Justin (Cindy) and Millicent (Robert) Welsh, devoted grandmother of Erik, Justin Jr., and Nicholas and great-grandmother of Kirsten, Amanda and Natalie Rose. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:15 a.m., at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation...

Sophie Lee

Sophie Lee

Jul 28, 2008

Sophie "Sally" Lee, nee Krzos, 96 of Harwood Heights. Beloved wife of the late Russel; loving step-mother of Ronald (Margaret); dear grandmother of David (Ronda) and Diane; cherished great-grandmother of Morgan, Tatum and Ericka; dear sister of Antoinette Koscinski and Irene Borkowski; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, Aug 1st 9:30am from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...

Gerald S. Michalek Sr.

Gerald S. Michalek Sr.

Jul 28, 2008

Gerald S. Michalek Sr., 69. Beloved husband of 49 years to Helen. Loving father of Gerald Jr., Lisa, and Marni (Bob) Mensching. Cherished grandfather of Amber. Memorial visitation Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. until 11:30 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago. In leiu of flower donations to Immaculate Conception Building Fund would be appreciated.

Irene C. Bergl

Irene C. Bergl

Jul 27, 2008

Irene C. Bergl, nee Rakowski, beloved wife of the late Emil J.; loving mother of Robert, Michael, Timothy and Julie (Armand) Bertacchi; cherished grandmother of Rob, Erik, Monica (Andreas), Jeffrey (Allison), Brett, Matthew and Skylar; great-grandmother of Anthony Rocco; dear sister of the late Edwin (the late Mary) Rakowski; fond aunt of the late Richard and the late Dennis Rakowski;...

Lillian H. Belch

Lillian H. Belch

Jul 27, 2008

Lillian H. Belch, Age 87 of Norridge, died July 27 in Park Ridge. Funeral Service 10:00am Thursday, July 31 from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. to Divine Savior Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Info 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Marvin J. Wroble

Marvin J. Wroble

Jul 26, 2008

Marvin J. Wroble Loving husband of Renee, nee Robertson. Cherished father of Dionne and Dale Wroble. Fond step-father of 4. Devoted grandfather of Destiny and Janesssa and step-grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Ronald and Marcy; and uncle of many. Funeral Service Tuesday, 7:30pm July 29 at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 until...

Lillian M Doerr

Lillian M Doerr

Jul 23, 2008

Lillian M. Doerr, Age 94 died in Chicago July 23. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Cherished mother of Sharon Beton and Deon Doerr. Family and friends will meet for inurnment service at St. Joseph Cemetery 3100 Thatcher Ave. River Grove at 11:00am Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Arrangements by Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Info 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Estelle Sobczyk

Estelle Sobczyk

Jul 17, 2008

Estelle Sobczyk, Nee Forystek, age 89; Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stanley; loving mother of Michael Joseph; dearest aunt, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Interment Mayhill Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For info 773-774-3232.

Elizabeth L. Curth

Elizabeth L. Curth

Jul 13, 2008

Nee Schranz, 43, of Chicago, beloved companion of Victor Dispenza; loving mother of Cassidy Dispenza; cherished daughter of Charles and Linda Schranz; dear sister of Jennifer(Christopher)Cummings; loving granddaughter of Dorothy Kroon; loving aunt of Christopher Jr.; and niece to Dorothy White and Craig. Visitation Thursday July 17, from 9:00AM to the time of service 11:00AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...

Zeno J. Wisniewski

Zeno J. Wisniewski

Jul 12, 2008

Beloved son of Angela(the late Marian)Wisniewski; loving brother of Stanley(Christine)Domanski and Joseph(Debbie)Wisniewski. Funeral Tuesday, Prayers 9:15 AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, Mass 10:00AM at St. Constance Church. Visitation Monday from 4:00-9:00 PM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Marietta Grimsley

Marietta Grimsley

Jul 7, 2008

Marietta Grimsley, nee Hummel, 72, of Chicago, passed away July 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Glenn W.; loving mother of Glenna (Joe); dear sister and best friend of Denise (Rich) Vasquez; treasured aunt of Elizabeth Vasquez; cherished friend of Marge Randel and Phylis Friedrich. Proud member of Red Hat Society, Ladies Auxillary and Avon. Funeral service Thursday July...

Tae Rim Han

Tae Rim Han

Jul 4, 2008

Visitation Monday 6:30PM at the Korean Catholic Martyers Church. Interment private.

Thomas W. Lydon

Thomas W. Lydon

Jun 29, 2008

Thomas W. Lydon, Cherished son of the late John and Margaret (Durkin) Lydon of County Mayo, Ireland; beloved brother of the late Mary (Ray) Lavoy, John Patrick Lydon, Eileen (Ted) Schmitt, Cecelia (Dave) O'Connell, Harriett (Ray) Carmody and Bonaelyn Lydon; dear companion of the late Mary T. "Terry" McGarvey; beloved uncle to Father Ted Schmitt, Mary Margaret O'Connell, Barbara O'Connell,...

Eduardas "Ed" Sadauskas

Eduardas "Ed" Sadauskas

Jun 28, 2008

Eduardas "Ed" Sadauskas, Age 90, of Sunny Hills,FL died June 28. Born April 26, 1918, in Kaunas, Lithuania to the late Kostas and Marija nee Puoskis; Beloved husband of Janina nee Andrzejewska; loving father of Ted (Kim), Alice (Galen) Schwartz, Harriet, Helena (Mark) Malawski, Sonia (Robert) Burke and the late Teresa; cherished grandfather of six and great-grandfather of three. Family...

Helen A. Piecko

Helen A. Piecko

Jun 23, 2008

Helen A. Piecko 90, beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Ted (Donna) Piecko. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Prayer Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Procession to Immaculate Conception Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

Lynn Marie Simmons

Lynn Marie Simmons

Jun 22, 2008

Lynn Marie Simmons, unexpectedly, of longtime health complications, formerly of Norwood Park. Loving daughter of Irma, nee Barr, and the late Vernon; beloved sister of Rick (Colleen Andrews), Lee (Rita), Karen (Dennis) Cole, Brian and David (Sue); cherished granddaughter of the late Peter and Bernadine Barr and Ogle and Celia Simmons; dear aunt to Melanie (Nick) Smyth, Kevin, Erin, Carolyn...

Thomas F. Ryan

Thomas F. Ryan

Jun 22, 2008

Thomas F. Ryan, Age 87, retired CPD; beloved husband of Kathleen; loving father of James (Kathleen), Robert, retired CPD (Donna), Patrick (Eileen) and Mary; Dearest grandfather of Michael (Marie), Daniel (Jennifer), Kevin, Sean, Colleen, Caitlin and Timothy; great grandfather of Victoria, Brendan and Caden. Fond brother of the late Margaret(Edward) Simmons, Lill (Chet) Richards and George (Ellen); dear uncle of...

Fred A. Pobat

Fred A. Pobat

Jun 20, 2008

Fred A. Pobat loving husband of Pam (nee Ulrey) beloved son of Helen and the late Fred, cherished brother of Darlene Wright, dear brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle and great-uncle to many. Visitation Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral prayers Monday, 9:30 a.m. procession to St. Monica Church for 10 a.m....

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