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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

George H. Speaker, Jr.

George H. Speaker, Jr.

Sep 7, 2007

George H. Speaker, Jr., 77, of Chicago, passed away September 7, 2007. Beloved son of the late George and Loretta; loving brother of Dolores; fond cousin to many. Visitation Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:30 A.M. until time of service (11:30 A.M.) at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be...

Alison Freels

Alison Freels

Sep 5, 2007

Alison "Al" Freels, 21, passed away Sept. 5, 2007 with her family at her side, beloved daughter of John (Lynn) Freels and Annette (Roman) Nakutny; loving sister of Jennifer, Matthew, Jordan and Jena Blocher; dear great-granddaughter of Amalia and granddaughter of Jeannine Pape and Millie Flurnoy; cherished niece of Eleanor Barrett, Cheri (Bill) Bryant, Eleanor Kepp, Sybil (Glenn) Rievley...

Alex L. Alex

Alex L. Alex

Aug 31, 2007

Alex L. Alex, Age 90, beloved husband of the late Teresa, nee Rodriguez; loving father of George (Patty); dear grandfather of Victor; fond brother of Frank (Marie), Vivian (the late Rudy) Brausam, Ann (the late Sam) Ganci and the late Harry and Nick; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 to 9:00 pm with a funeral service...

Lester F. Johnson

Lester F. Johnson

Aug 28, 2007

Lester F. Johnson, age 93 Beloved husband of the late Esther, nee Jensen; loving father of Linda (Charles) Kofink; dear grandfather of John (Karen) Kofink, Kenneth (Debbie) Kofink and Carol (Michael) Nemcik; great- grandfather of Morgan, Brendon, Michael, Amanda, Danielle, Paul, Makayla, John and Sarah. Proud U.S. Army WWII Veteran, lifetime member of Park Ridge V.F.W. Post 3579, and 40...

Joseph P. Maurer

Joseph P. Maurer

Aug 27, 2007

Joseph P. Maurer, age 86, passed away August 27, 2007 at his home with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Florence G. of 60 years; loving father of Larry (Maria), Janet (Frank) Flores, Joe M., Joan (Tim) Gburek; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Savage-Floyd (Ron Floyd), Scott (Andrea) Savage, Frank Flores Jr., Theresa Flores, Angela (Eric) Zaleski,...

Sylvia Lowing

Sylvia Lowing

Aug 22, 2007

Sylvia Lowing, passed away Aug. 22, 2007, loving sister of George, Alice Beren, and Geri; fond aunt to nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation at Sylvia's residence, Saturday Aug. 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. Service and interment private. For infor 773-774-3232.

Anna & Bob Kukis

Anna & Bob Kukis

Aug 22, 2007

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago, IL 60631. In lieu of flowers, donations to Immaculate Conception Parish Fund would be appreciated.

Dayne Cutler

Dayne Cutler

Aug 21, 2007

Visitation Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin, Chicago. Lying in state 9:00 a.m. until time of service, 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church 6700 W Gunnison St. Harwood Heights,IL.

Florence G. Maurer

Florence G. Maurer

Aug 17, 2007

Florence G. Maurer, age 80, passed away on August 17, 2007 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Joseph P., of 60 years; loving mother of Larry (Maria), Janet (Frank), Joe M., and Joan (Tim) Gburek; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Savage-Floyd (Ron Floyd), Scott (Andrea) Savage, Frank Flores, Jr., Theresa Flores, Angela (Eric) Zaleski, Tim Gburek, Jr. and...

Chester M. Kocol

Chester M. Kocol

Aug 16, 2007

Chester M. Kocol, beloved husband of the late Sylvia; loving father of Linda (the late William) Karras, Christine (Rick) Linton, Tim (Cindy) Kocol and Kim (Tony) Arnieri; devoted grandfather of Lynne, Andrea, Damien, Alessandra, Ashley and Haley; great-grandfather of 15. Visitation Saturday at Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., 9:00 AM until time of Mass, 11:00...

Wayne K. Krystek

Wayne K. Krystek

Aug 13, 2007

Wayne K. Krystek passed August 13, 2007. Funeral Service to be held Friday August 17, 6 p.m., from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Visitation Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment private. For info call 773-774-3232.

Dorothy Koch

Dorothy Koch

Aug 8, 2007

Dorothy Koch, age 95, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8,2007, preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret; and brothers, Fred and Thomas. Survived by nephews, William and David (Barbara); nieves Marge Wickman, Anita, Linda and Darlene of Arizona; many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, Aug 11, 2007, 11 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...

Dorothy M. Klein-Rothe

Dorothy M. Klein-Rothe

Aug 7, 2007

Dorothy M. Klein – Rothe Nee Berndt , Age 95, of Chicago IL., Beloved wife of the late Peter C. Klein and the late Emil Rothe. Loving mother of Jacquelyn (Larry) Fie, Jefferson, IA and Peter (Pallas) Klein, Venice, FL. Dear grandmother of Jeffery (Aimée) Uphues, Houston, TX, Chris (Susie) Uphues, Dallas, TX, Kimberly (Phillip) Merlin, Lake Forest, IL, Wendy...

Alvin James Peshka

Alvin James Peshka

Aug 4, 2007

Alvin James Peshka, 87, of Park Ridge, beloved husband of the late Jeanette; loving father of Karen and Bob; dear grandpa of Kattie; cherished brother of Dave and Anne Rybandt; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Member of the Des Plaines American Legion. Memorial visitation Sunday, August 12, from 12 noon until the time of service 1 p.m. at...

Grace C. Lefils

Grace C. Lefils

Aug 1, 2007

Grace C. LeFils, age 95, at rest August 1, 2007 in Clermont FL. Born and lived in Chicago for 78 years. Grace also resided in Indiana for 17 years. Beloved Aunt of Judie (Jack L.) Severyns of Groveland, FL and Josephine (Joseph) Territo. Dear Great Aunt of Joan (Edward) Bajda, Karen (Ken) Carpenter, James (Terri) Severyns and Joseph, Robert (Jennifer),...

Harold W. Janicki

Harold W. Janicki

Jul 31, 2007

Harold W. Janicki, age 77, retired C.P.D., beloved husband of Rose Marie; loving father of Patricia (Rodrigo)Endara; dearest grandfather of Jessica Endara (Jason Cordova) and Matthew Endara; dear brother of Fr. Laurian Janicki, O.F.M. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m....

Muriel Kutchinski

Muriel Kutchinski

Jul 28, 2007

Muriel C. Kutchinski, age 81, passed away on July 28, 2007. Preceded in death by her parents Otto and Minnie and her brothers and sisters. Survived by brother-in-law Albert Heroux. Dear aunt of June (Nelson) Rojas Sr., Kathy (Steve) Faulhaber, and great aunt of Nelson Rojas Jr., Ruby Caberte, Ryan and Cassie Faulhaber. Funeral service Wednesday August 1, 2007, meeting...

Jean Meger

Jean Meger

Jul 23, 2007

Jean M. Meger, nee Dugan, passed away July 23,2007, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Barbara (Lee) Verdich and Michael; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 27, 4 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Funeral Prayers Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Victory Church...

Elizabeth Jean Kobylinski

Elizabeth Jean Kobylinski

Jul 20, 2007

Elizabeth Jean Kobylinski, nee Conley, age 85, beloved wife of the late Anthony; fond sister of Edward (Rita) Conley; loving aunt and great aunt of many. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church, for Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday 4 to...

Steven O'Rourke

Steven O'Rourke

Jul 18, 2007

Steven W. O'Rourke, age 36, passed away on July 18,2007. Beloved husband of Rachel McKee. Loving father of Sophie, Atticus, and Errol. Cherished son of Michael and Suzanne and son-in-law of Robert (Billie) McKee. Dear brother of Krista (Brian) Rashap and Michael (Jessica); uncle of 8. Dearest grandson of Alice (the late Clinton) and William (Sophia) Pelsinski. A dedicated 9...

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