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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jul 4, 2008
Visitation Monday 6:30PM at the Korean Catholic Martyers Church. Interment private.
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
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
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
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
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
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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