Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Ronald A. Wonsowicz
Aug 8, 2023
Ronald A. Wonsowicz, ret C.F.D.; beloved husband of the late Gladys E., nee Stoinski; loving father of Ron (Noreen), Gina and the late Mark; dear grandfather of Jessica (Kevin) Hall, Daniel, Ryan and Emma; great-grandfather of Nicholas and Adriana; dearest son of the late Adam and the late Jean; cherished brother of Matthew (Vicky); fond uncle of Jennifer, Adam...
Honorio "Guerito" Benavides
Aug 7, 2023
Honorio "Guerito" Benavides, of Chicago. Loving husband of the late Caroline. Beloved father of Ralph (Dawn) Benavides, Carolina Benavides, Manuel (Paula) Benavides and Mark A. Benavides. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Jeff) Romano, Sarah, Madalynn, Samantha and Megan. Devoted brother of Rosa (the late Jose Luis) Montoya and the late Constancio, Amalia, Maria, Jose Guadalupe (Rocio)Â and Oralia. Fond &...
Autumn Michael Beaubien
Jul 15, 2023
Autumn Michael Beaubien passed away July 15, 2023. She leaves behind a huge emptiness in the hearts of all of us who loved her; many who were friends and even more who just had a glimmer of her as she passed through their lives.
Please join us to remember Autumn's brief but beautiful life.
Visitation...
Mary T. Quinn
Jul 4, 2023
Mary T. Quinn nee O'Connor, 94, beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of John and Patrick Joseph; dearest grandmother of Patrick, Joseph William, and Veronica Mary; fond sister of the late Kathleen, Bridget, Bridie and John, Patrick and Nancy O'Connor, Bart and Kitty O'Connor, Eamon O'Connor, Sean O'Connor, Christine (Michael) O'Gara, Nancy (Richard) Hennessey, and Pauline (Sean)...
Edith I. Walsh
Jun 27, 2023
Edith I. Walsh (nee Taylor), beloved wife of the late Jerome R. Walsh. Â Edith passed peacefully on June 27, 2023, age 95. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
Edith was a devoted and caring mother to Walter Zajkowski, Susan Zajkowski, Beatrice Zajkowski, Elizabeth Walsh, Kathleen Walsh, CSM, Ret. Thomas V. (Jill) Walsh, and the late...
Roberta K. Wachowicz
Jun 22, 2023
Roberta K. Wachowicz, 80, loving wife of the late John; beloved mother of Marie (Scott) Harden, Patricia (Peter Armato) Kelly, and John (Lisa Bialka) Wachowicz; cherished grandma of William Harden, Kaitlyn (Laramie) Immel, Thomas Harden, and Samantha Kelly; treasured sister of Annamarie (George) Malon; aunt and great-aunt of many loving nieces and nephews.
Roberta was a devoted...
Thomas Semtner
May 22, 2023
Thomas Semtner, son of the late Kenneth and Beverly Semtner. Dear father of Richard (Anna) Semtner, Jeromy (Fiancé Kayleigh Madormo) and Madison Semtner. Brother of Jan (the late John) Tisza.
Tom was a union carpenter for over 40 yrs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, motorcycle rides and antique cars.
Family and friends are invited to...
Basilios E. Manousos
May 10, 2023
Basilios "Bill" Manousos, 89, loving husband of 59 years of Theodora; beloved father of Nikki (Scott) Ronstadt and Elias (Nancy) Manousos; cherished Papou of Theodora Ronstadt, Maria Ronstadt, Basilios Ronstadt, and Penelope Manousos; devoted brother of Dimitra Paganopoulou and the late Niko Manousos.
Visitation will be Friday, May 12, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00...
Janet S. Key
May 4, 2023
Janet S. Key, who worked at the highest levels of journalism and education, both in the United States and abroad, died Thursday, May 4, in Chicago, after a long illness. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native was 76.
Ms. Key earned a bachelor's degree in 1969 from Northwestern University's Medill School...
Dolores M. Schmoldt
Apr 30, 2023
Dolores Schmoldt (Semchuck), 86, lifetime resident of Chicago passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Schmoldt; loving mother of Steven (Ivona Kutermankiewicz), John (Margie), Brian; cherished grandmother of Jaclyn (Brian) Nathe, Jonathan Schmoldt, Julie (Kevin) Templin, Sophia Schmoldt; proud great grandmother to Nora, Emmy, and June; adored sister to Barbara...
Tesfai Tewelde
Apr 28, 2023
Tesfai Tewelde, 69, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Services will be held privately, interment at Montrose Cemetery.
For information, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
Gordon W. Bialasik
Apr 18, 2023
Gordon Bialasik, age 84, beloved husband of 56 years to the late Patricia; loving father of Susan (Rev. Charles) Zawistowski, Sandra and Glen; proud grandfather of Andrew, Matthew, Laura (Christian), Mark (Rachel), Emily and Ashley. Memorial gathering 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass, 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 5, 2023, at All Saints Cathedral Polish National Catholic Church, 9201 West...
Thomas Paul Roberts
Apr 16, 2023
Thomas Paul Roberts fell asleep in the Lord April 16, 2023. Born December 14, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana to Dewey and Betty Roberts (née Gasiamis). Thomas is survived by his parents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago,...
Ethel J. Hayashi
Apr 11, 2023
Ethel J. Hayashi, 98, of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Erich Hayashi, passed away peacefully on April, 11, 2023.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Hayashi.
Services held privately. Interment at Willow Lawn Memorial Park, Vernon Hills, IL.
For information, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
Maria Kryszkiewicz
Apr 5, 2023
Maria Kryszkiewicz, Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz. Loving mother of Marek Wojcik and Darek Kryszkiewicz. Devoted sister of Bogdan.
Visitation Monday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago to St. Monica Catholic Church for Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven...
Charles R. Ventura
Apr 4, 2023
Charles R. Ventura, 78, loving father of Laura and Charles, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a memorial service to begin at 4:00 p.m.
Perry Sangathit
Apr 3, 2023
Perry Sangathit, 51, of Belmont Terrace formerly of Harwood Heights, Albany Park and originally from Laos passed away after a brief illness on April 3, 2023. Beloved husband of 27 years to Wendy Sangathit (nee Ho). Loving father of Melanie (Manuel Cueto), Gavin, Megan and Jordan Perry, Jr. Cherished "gong gong" of of Isaiah and Amiyah. Dear brother of...
Sophia Hyesun Kim
Apr 3, 2023
Sophia Hyesun Kim, age 48, passed away April 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Michael. Visitation Monday, April 10, from 6:00 PM to the time of Prayers 7:00 PM at St Andrew Korean Catholic Church, 1275 N. Arlington Hts Rd., Itasca, IL 60143. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00AM to St. Michael the ArchAngel Cemetery, Palatine for interment. for info....
Shirley L. Dudzinski
Mar 21, 2023
Our loving mother Shirley L Dudzinski passed away March 21, 2023, at Resurrection Life Center in Chicago IL, at the age of 88. Shirley was born on November 17, 1934, to Stanley and Alice Dziurgot in Chicago, Illinois. She married her beloved husband Raymond on August 15,1964 and was blessed with their three children raising them in Chicago. Shirley...
Orlando Zaragoza
Mar 20, 2023
Orlando Zaragoza, age 55, fell asleep in the Lord March 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Hrisoula Zaragoza née Voulgaris for 31 years. Loving father of Alexandra Zaragoza. Devoted son of the late Orlando and Consuelo Zaragoza. Dear brother of Nayda (Rafael) Avila and Noyda (Angel) Torres. Fond uncle and cousin of many.
Visitation and Funeral Service will...
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