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Robert A. Lipinski

Robert A. Lipinski

Sep 10, 2008

Robert A. Lipinski, Retired C.P.D., beloved husband of Irene, nee Williams; loving father of Brian (Deborah) and Gregory (Laura Fickensher); dear grandfather of Amber, Derek and Krystal; dearest son of the late Frank and Genevieve; fond brother of Steve (Geri), Alice Birmingham (Jim Finnegan) and Thomas (Ellen). Proud U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of American Legion Post #547. Funeral...

Gail A. Olson

Gail A. Olson

Sep 6, 2008

Gail A. Olson, 61, Passed away Sept. 6, 2008. Gail attended York High School in Elmhurst, graduated from Valporaiso University, and then earned her M.S. in Library Science from the University of Maryland. Gail served as a children's librarian for a number of years in Sullivans Island, SC and Schiller Park, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Lucille L. Biel

Lucille L. Biel

Sep 5, 2008

Lucille L. Biel, nee Krause, 89, was born in Stratford, WI on July 13, 1919, and died on September 5, 2008 at The Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights. Lucille spent most of her life in the Evanston and Jefferson Park areas. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Eden United Church of Christ. Lucille leaves behind...

Mary F. Kretschmer

Mary F. Kretschmer

Sep 2, 2008

Mary "Fran" F. Kretschmer, beloved wife of late Gorge; loving mother of Alice (Huw) Pritchard, Helen (Brent) Clayton, Patricia Kretschmer, Kathleen (Guy)Snyder and Michelle (Ron) Danielson; devoted grandmother of Julie, Molly, Steve, Jessica, Emily, Mary, Bethan, James, Richard and Natalie; great-grandmother of 27; loving sister of Kathryn (Tom) Dougal; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Long time volunteer of...

Thomas L. Tichy

Thomas L. Tichy

Aug 27, 2008

Memorial Service Pending. Interment Private.

Nell A. Ogrodnik

Nell A. Ogrodnik

Aug 25, 2008

Nell A. Ogrodnik (Dee), nee Czajka, age 81; Beloved wife of the late Walter Ogrodnik and the late Col. Chester Dee; loving mother of Victoria (Ernest) Sutterlin , Michael (Karen) and the late Jeffrey Ogrodnik; dearest grandmother of Teshia Sutterlin (fiance Martin Zubek) , Michael, Kyle, Jonathan and Kelly Ogrodnik. Visitation, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers 11:00 a.m....

Linda Gail Karbowski

Linda Gail Karbowski

Aug 22, 2008

Linda G. Karbowski, nee Schaffer, Age 64, died in Proviso Township August 22. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Cherished mother of Kevin, Stacy Caputo and Laurie Strzalka. Funeral service private. Info 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Dorothy M. Spenk

Dorothy M. Spenk

Aug 21, 2008

Dorothy M. Spenk, beloved wife of the late Edwin; loving mother of Robert (Nancy), Daniel (Doreen) Spenk; Diane (Keith) Miller and Nancy (Colen) Hansen; devoted grandmother of Samantha, Brian, Stephanie and Joey; dear sister of John (Jeanette), William Small and Mary (John) Piotrowski. Memorial Mass Saturday, August 30, 10am at St. Eugene Church 7958 W. Foster Ave. Chicago. Info 773/774-3232...

Angela L. Kline

Angela L. Kline

Aug 11, 2008

69, of, Chicago, passed away August 11, 2008, beloved wife of Allen, loving mother of Laura and Patricia, dear sister of Michael(Michele) Pizza, cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Louise, and niece to Mary, Gae and Bucky, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitaion Sat., August 16, 12 Noon, til the time of service 4 p.m. at...

Joseph M. Wissenz

Joseph M. Wissenz

Aug 9, 2008

Joseph M. Wissenz, beloved husband of the late Theresia, nee Birkenheuer; loving father of Kristine (Herbert) Schlenzig and Teresa (Glenn) Hanck; dear grandfather of Karl, Kari, Tyler and Joyce; dearest brother of Henry (Flora), Anne (the late Tony) Sbranchella, Richard (Shirley), Philip and Fred (Mary). Funeral Wednesday, family and friends to meet for graveside service 10:30 a.m. at Union Ridge...

Max L. Schmoeller

Max L. Schmoeller

Aug 9, 2008

Max L. Schmoeller, loving husband of the late Mary; devoted father of Theresa (Fred) Cottini, Daniel (the late Helen) and Michael (Cathy) Schmoeller; dearest grandpa of Lisa (Richard) Kerr, Eric (April) Schmoeller and Kim and Leslie Davis; great-grandpa of Kara, Aisling, Saoirse, Blake and Emma; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Max will be missed dearly by his extended...

Eugene F. Mazzone

Eugene F. Mazzone

Aug 7, 2008

Eugene F. Mazzone, of Chicago, entered eternal life on August 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Samson; loving father of Gregory (Cynthia), Kathryn (Thomas) Dillion, Geralyn (Bert), Kristopher (Kathleen) and Kevin (Debbie) Kennedy; Cherished grandfather of Kimberly (Nate), Randy, Samantha, Matthew, Gina, James, Natalie, Spencer, Brian and Laurie; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...

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...

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