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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Julianne Burnagiel
Mar 22, 2008
Julianne Burnagiel beloved wife of 45 years to Ron E. Burnagiel Sr., formerly of Rosemont P.D., loving mother of Eileen "Melody" Annis and the late Ronald E. Burnagiel Jr., Mary K. Hildebrandt, and Amelia Ann Burnagiel Piper, cherished grandmother of John, great-grandmother of Carter, dear sister of Alice Weyers. Dedicated employee of the Illinois Secretary of State Office. Funeral Friday...
Leone Cavallo
Mar 21, 2008
Leone Cavallo, nee Hough, 94, beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Peter (Nancy), Patricia (John) Stack and Nancy (Kenneth) Lelen; cherished grandmother of six; great-grandmother of seven. Private Funeral Services entrusted to Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago. In lieu of flowers memorial in memory can be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 Northwest Highway,...
Edward J. Ragan
Mar 18, 2008
Edward J. Ragan, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away on March 18, 2008. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, November 17, 1928. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was preceeded in death by his father and mother, the late Andrew and Pauline, nee Helpa; loving brother of the late John(Margaret) and Frank(Lorraine); dear uncle to Mary(James)...
Robert L. Polk
Mar 15, 2008
Robert L. Polk age 64, beloved husband of Sandy (nee Olson), loving father of Mike, Christine (Christopher), Jenny (Cory), Jessica (Brian), Johnny and Tiffany, stepfather of Teresa and Jeff, dear grandfather of 13, stepgrandfather of one, fond brother of Barbara, Rick and Russ. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago....
Anna M. Kohl
Mar 15, 2008
Anna M. Kohl, nee Mitoraj; beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Richard (Joan) and the late Allan (the late Betty); dear grandmother of Janine, Victoria, Deborah, Thomas, Peggy, Judy, Anne and Elaine; great-grandmother "G-G" of seventeen; great-great-grandmother of six; fond daughter of the late Paul and Bernice, nee Dyda; cherished sister of Lillian Karaskiewicz the late Joseph...
Hazel Hanna Welden
Mar 15, 2008
Hazel Hanna Welden, (nee Knudsen), age 90, beloved wife of the late Russell E., loving mother of Karen (Bob) Anichini, David (June) and the late Dale, dear grandmother of Paul (Michelle) and Brian Anichini and Daniel Welden, dear great- grandmother of Joslyn Anichini, fond sister of Harold (Mabel) Knudsen and Marie VanDalen, cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral...
Kathleen A. Mcwilliams
Mar 11, 2008
Kathleen A. McWilliams, nee Griffin, beloved wife of John; loving mother of Kara McWilliams (Edward Bethishou); dearest grandmother of Alex and Jacob Peterson and Jesse Bethishou; cherished aunt of Wayne Miller; fond sister of Karen(Jim) Dixon and the late Kenneth Griffin. Memorial visitation Thursday, 6 P.M. until time of service 7 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....
Sandra A. Torkelson
Mar 9, 2008
Sandra A. Torkelson beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of James (Karen), Thomas (Stacey), John (Lynn) and Carol (Patrick)Panknin, dearest grandmother of James, Richard, Robert, Alicia, Alan, Nicholas, Michael, Patrick and Sandra, fond sister of Annette, Colleen and the late Raymond and Paulette, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V....
Virginia C. Czerwinski
Mar 7, 2008
Virginia C. Czerwinski, nee Wieczorek; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Alan (Karen) and Kathleen (Jeff) Jascor; dear grandmother of Matthew Czerwinski and Danielle Jo Jascor; fond sister of the late Thomas (the late Helen) Wieczorek; sister – in – law of the late William (Stella) Czerwinski; dearest aunt of Gerald (Shirley) Wieczorek, Jacqueline (Norbert) Sandecki, Edward...
Frances B. Gregory
Mar 1, 2008
Frances B. Gregory, nee Margolle, Age 87, beloved wife of the late John R.; loving mother of John F. (Patrice), Patricia (James) Maloney, Robert (Carol) and Nancy (Walter) Dettling; dearest grandmother of Laura (John) Rogers, Daniel, Michael, Robert, David, Mark and Drew Gregory, Sarah Maloney, Nicholas and Renee Dettling; great- grandmother of John "Jack" Rogers, fond aunt of many nieces...
Catherine M. Kotnaur
Feb 29, 2008
Catherine M. Kotnaur, nee Joy, age 91, beloved wife of the late Frank Sr.; loving mother of Frank Jr. and Cathy (Ted) Kalinowski; dear grandmother of Christina, Michael (Seutina), Victoria, Katie and Thaddeus; fond sister of Sr. Catherine Ellen Joy, S.P. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, to Immaculate Conception Church...
Perla H. Jucaban
Feb 23, 2008
Perla H. Jucaban, 70 years old, at rest on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, beloved wife of the late Ernesto; loving mother of Eric (Ayna), Erin, Maria Sheila (John) McDonnell and Ercarlo (Honeybeth); cherished grandmother of Michael, Dillon, Patricia, CJ, Lou and Greg; fond sister and aunt to many; sweetheart to Agustin Garcia. Visitation Thursday, Feb 28, 4 to 9 p.m....
Lois G. Felke
Feb 23, 2008
Lois G. Felke, nee Schnidt, Age 90, beloved wife of the late Earl J.; loving mother of Lynn (Ronald) Webb and Jack(Gerri) Felke; dear grandmother of Jill (Rick) Ponsi, Amy (Tom) Carvis, John, Brian, Colleen and Kevin Felke; great grandmother of 3. Funeral, Wednesday, 9:30 AM from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception...
Elvera B. Kuester
Feb 18, 2008
Elvera B. Kuester 87 Nee Curtis, beloved wife of the late Karl, loving mom of Leslie, Karl(Sueann)and Mary(Mark)Zanders,cherished grandma of Rebecca, Mark, Laura,K.J.,Steven, and the late Kristen, greatgrandma of Allison, Ashley, A.J., Grant, Paige, and Jayden. Funeral Service Friday, February 22, 2008 10 A.M. at St. John Luthern Church 4939 W. Montrose Chicago. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation Thursday Feb.21,2008 5...
Beatrice S. Butenschoen
Feb 18, 2008
Beatrice S. Butenschoen "Peggy", Nee Anderson 86 Originally from Verndale, MN. She lived most of her life in Chicago.Beloved wife of the late Vernon:loving mother of Dennis; cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Duane and Dennis Jr.; greatgrandmother of 7. Will be remembered for her generous heart and loving devotion for to her family and unwavering support for the cubs. Funeral service...
Marilyn Dudek
Feb 18, 2008
Marilyn Dudek Nee Polega Beloved wife of 36 years to John. Loving mother of Mark and Jim. Dear Sister of Sandra Cisar,Gary (Marianne)Polega and Sister Lisa Polega, and a host of nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave Interment MaryHill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Steve Jancovic
Feb 17, 2008
Steve C. Jancovic 87 Funeral Service Thursday February 21, 2008 at 10:00A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave.Visitation Wed. from4:00 to 9:00 P.M. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery Des Plaines, IL. In Leiu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Chicago Regional Office 225 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1210 Chi IL. 60601
Mildred C. Lavalli
Feb 17, 2008
Mildred C. LaValli 98 Funeral Service 12:00 P.M. Thursday February 21, 2008 at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago Il.Interment St.Adalbert Cemetery Niles, Il. Visitation will be Thursday 9:00A.M. until time of servies
Virginia Skibbe
Feb 15, 2008
Virginia Skibbe, nee Pajewski, beloved wife of Orville "Skip"; loving mother of Laura Auer, Lawrence, Alan and Scott (Jackie); dear grandmother of five; great-grandmother of two; fond sister of Sophie Fiegel and the late Jean, Alex, Edward, Clancy and Lillian; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....
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