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Delphine C. Riegler

Delphine C. Riegler

Jan 7, 2008

Delphine C. Riegler, nee Mazon; beloved wife of the late Frank X. Riegler; loving mother of Joyce (Lawrence ) Becker, Cindy Riegler and Ronald (Lisa) Riegler; dear daughter of the late Emily and Joseph Mazon; cherished grandmother of Mollie and Graceanne Becker and grandma's pride and joy – the late baby David Riegler; fond sister of Nanci (the late Robert)...

Eugenia E. Gicewicz

Eugenia E. Gicewicz

Jan 4, 2008

Eugenia E. Gicewicz, age 88, passed away Jan. 4, 2008. Devoted daughter of the late Julian and Helen; loving sister of the late Jeanette (late Joseph) Yedlinski, the late Henry (Janet) Gice and the late Dorothy (late Lawerence) Nowicki; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave.,...

Nicolene Montesano

Nicolene Montesano

Dec 28, 2007

Nicolene "Nicky" Montesano nee Gattone, Age 92, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Dominick. Loving mother of Beverley Nielsen and Elaine (Robert) Lukowski. Cherished grandmother of Douglas Jr. (Karen) Nielsen, Kim Nielsen, Deanne (William) Roy, Robert Jr. (Kimberly) Lukowski and Joseph (Linda) Lukowski. Devoted great grandmother of 13 and dear sister of Robert Gattone....

Betty A. Frieb

Betty A. Frieb

Dec 25, 2007

Betty A. Frieb, Age 89, passed away peacefully after a long-term illness with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Fred. Cherished mother of Roy (the late Sandy) and Dianne (Jim) Meril. Dear grandmother of Stacy (Rich) Jelinek, Marc (Amy) Frieb, Christine Frieb, and Glenn Meril. Great grandmother of Gregory Luther, Abby and Amanda Frieb. Funeral Saturday,...

Marilyn Hohmeier

Marilyn Hohmeier

Dec 24, 2007

Marilyn Hohmeier, 77, beloved daughter of the late Charles and Margaret; loving sister of Lorraine (John) Gabl, Raymond (Lois) Hohmeier and the late Marie, Dorothy, Joseph, Frank, Charles, Therese and Rita; she will be missed by many niece and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. prayers from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave, to St. Monica Church for...

Hohmeier Marilyn

Hohmeier Marilyn

Dec 24, 2007

Marilyn Hohmeier, 77, beloved daughter of the late Charles and Margaret; loving sister of Lorraine (John) Gabi, Raymond (Lois) Hohmeier and the late Marie, Dorothy, Joseph, Frank, Charles, Therese and Rita; she will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:30 A.M. Prayers from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., to St. Monica Church for...

Fred J. Krupica, Sr.

Fred J. Krupica, Sr.

Dec 19, 2007

Fred J. Krupica, Sr., Age 84, beloved husband of the late Hortense B., nee Muller; loving father of Fred Jr. (Gale) and Mary Ann (Douglas) Timm; dear grandfather of Shawn (Helia) Murdoch, Robert and Debra Krupica; great-grandfather of Scott. Funeral Services and Interment were held private. For info 773-774-3232

Margarete Rapp

Margarete Rapp

Dec 16, 2007

Margarete Rapp, 95, beloved mother of Renate (the late Waldemar) Gebhardt, Rolf (Rosemary) Rapp; loving grandmother of Juergen (Cookie Rockford) Gebhardt, Shirley (Andy) Karklins, Steve (Cathy) Gebhardt, Gregory and Karen Rapp; cherished great-grandmother of Julie Karklins, Richard Gebhardt and Steven Sansone. Funeral service Wednesday, 10 A.M., at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation...

Walter A. Erlenbach

Walter A. Erlenbach

Dec 15, 2007

Born February 20, 1928. Died December 15, 2007, age 79. WWII Marine Corp Veteran. Loving father of Susann (Richard) Papienski, Thomas, Todd and Matthew; Grandfather of Kristine, Natalie, Nissa and Matthew, Jr. Lifelong friend of 68 years and former husband of 25 years to Mariann Leversen-Erlenbach. Brother of Donald (Joanne). Devoted companion of Sandy Sparacino and friend to her family....

Joan Jean Wonsowik

Joan Jean Wonsowik

Dec 11, 2007

Nee Kasza Beloved wife of the late Adam; loving mother of Ronald, ret. C.F.D. (the late Gladys) and Matthew (Vicky); cherished grandmother of Ronald (Noreen), Mark, Gina, Jennifer, Donna and Adam (Kristin); great-grandmother of three, great-great grandmother of one; dear sister of Josephine (Walter) Kemiz, the late Sophie (the late Joe)Svedasveda, Laura (Joe)Wilczewski, Michael (Helen) Kasza, Joseph (Lottie) Kasza and...

Chester J. Zebrowski

Chester J. Zebrowski

Dec 9, 2007

Chester J. Zebrowski, 86, of Chicago died peacefully, surrounded by family members, on December 9, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine nee Rasimowicz; loving father of Mark, Paula, David, Karen, Beth, Carol and Jeffrey; dear grandfather of Matthew, Sarah, Emily, Daniel, Amy, Ginnie, Emma, Leonard, William, Nicole, Michelle and Aileen. Chester was born in Chicago on July 31, 1921....

Louise Courtney

Louise Courtney

Dec 9, 2007

November 12, 1931 to December 9, 2007 Funeral Services Private.

Julia Buchholz

Julia Buchholz

Dec 8, 2007

Julia Buchholz, nee Bachar; Beloved wife of the late Fred; dearest sister of the late Elizabeth Golosinec Kolar, the late Charles (the late Mary) Bachar and the late George (the late Betty Lou) Bachar; dear sister-in-law of Arless Buchholz and the late Harold (the late Ann) Buchholz; loving aunt and great aunt of many. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:00 AM at...

Loretta Kouba

Loretta Kouba

Dec 5, 2007

Loretta Kouba, 88, of Chicago, passed away Dec. 5, 2007, beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Dennis, Marilyn and the late Francis; dear grandmother of Debra; cherished sister of the late Alice Bajerski, Dorothy Kipp and Raymond Redlark. Visitation Sunday Dec. 9, 3 to 8 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago....

Josephine Kaszuba

Josephine Kaszuba

Dec 4, 2007

Josephine "Jo" Kaszuba, age 92, went to heaven December 4, 2007, with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Kathy (Chuck) Bahe; dearest grandmother of Jenny Prey (Maureen Brown); dearest great-grandmother of Maggie and Stella. Funeral service private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tutwiler Education Center, P.O. Box 448, Tutwiler, MS 38963,...

Denwood A. Heath

Denwood A. Heath

Nov 29, 2007

Denwood A. Heath Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M to time of service 12:00 P.M. Friday December 7, 2007 at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Interment Irving Park Cemetery

Lorraine C. Richter

Lorraine C. Richter

Nov 26, 2007

Lorraine C. Richter, nee Lauer Beloved wife of the late Otto; loving mother of Russell(Patricia) Richter, Ellen (John Pierce) Richter, Lorraine (Kurt) Freihart, Lawrence (Nancy Gleason) Richter, Roger (Darlene) Richter, Brian(Lynn) Richter and the late Germaine Richter. Dear grandmother of 17; great grandmother of 18; fond sister of Melba (the late Lee) Bredemann, Hazel (the late Frank) Barr and the...

Veronica N. O'Malley

Veronica N. O'Malley

Nov 21, 2007

Veronica N. O'Malley, nee O'Grady, age 82, beloved wife of the late John J. O'Malley; loving mother of John J. (Christina), Thomas F. (Sue), James M. (Mary), Michael W. (Sharon) and Patrick J. (Mary); dear grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 2; fond sister of John (Betty), Thomas (Mary Lou), James (Joan) and the late Michael "Joe" (Ruth) O'Grady. Visitation...

Marsha Calabrese

Marsha Calabrese

Nov 19, 2007

Marsha Calabrese, nee Rector, age 60, loving mother of Laura (Joel) Calabrese, Nick (Renee) Calabrese, Nancy (Joe) Vitale, Mary, Luke, Rebecca Calabrese, Natalie (Milan) Bojicic and Donna Calabrese; proud grandmother of Joey and Nico Vitale, Lexi Calabrese, Jude Gershon and Peter and Luka Bojicic; wife of the late Michael; dearest sister of Susan (David) Laub and the late Nancy (Joseph,...

Otto E. Novak

Otto E. Novak

Nov 19, 2007

Otto E. Novak, celebrated life for 83 years and passed peacefully into God's loving arms, Mon. Nov. 19, 2007. Mr. Novak had many roles in his full life as a loving son, brother, husband, dad, father-in-law, uncle, friend and proud gramps. Mr. Novak was a WWII Veteran. Though he will be sorely missed, his legacy shall live on through his...

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