Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann Thompson
Nov 18, 2007
Elizabeth Ann Thompson, Age 71, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2007. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Thompson. Loving sister of Walt. Dearest cousin of Laura Corbett. Services will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery where the interment will take place on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Epilepsy...
Bernice M. Brunn
Nov 17, 2007
Bernice M. Brunn, age 81, passed away peacefully November 17, 2007 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Shirley (Jack) Algrim, William (Jackie), and the late Terrance. Cherished grandmother of Terry, Kimberly and Jason; Scott, Todd and the late Craig Algrim; Melissa and Jessica. Proud great-grandmother. Dear sister of Ann Bieno, Stephanie...
Robert B. Reisel
Nov 16, 2007
Robert B. Reisel, 82, beloved husband of Ann; loving father of Joseph (Michelle), Therese (Craig) Martin and John (Jennifer); cherished grandfather of Nicole, Meghan, Glenn, Jack and Theresa; dear brother of Richard; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Taught Mathematics at Loyola University for 38 years. Funeral Tuesday, 11 A.M. Prayers from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins...
Rose A. Elliott
Nov 13, 2007
Rose A. Elliott, 87, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Bob (Jeri), Ron (Barb) and Pam (Chris) Hackett; dear grandma of Bob (Christine), Laura (Scott), Ron (Beth), Jenny, Brian, Chris, Scott, Garrett, Ian, Matt and Autumn Rose; great-grandma of Lizzie, Thomas and Tess. Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May...
Craig Alan Kindle
Nov 12, 2007
Craig Alan Kindle, 53, beloved husband of Veronica, nee Rold; loving father of Matthew (Marlenne), Daniel, Benjamin and Samual; proud grandfather of Matthew Jr.; dear brother of Marc (Jodi) Kindle. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Friday, 9:15 A.M. Prayers, from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church for 10 A.M....
John J. Wittner
Nov 10, 2007
John J. Wittner, Ret. C.F.D. and US Army WWII Veteran. Passes away, November 10, 2007, in California. Cherished husband of Lillian M. (nee Seebock) ; devoted uncle of Charles (Joy) Seebock and Diana Seebock; proud great-uncle of John, Michael and Brian; beloved brother of Ann Wittner. John is also survived by many other loving family and friends. Funeral Saturday, 9:30...
Helen L. Krause
Nov 5, 2007
Helen L. Krause, nee Farley, passed away November 5, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of Norman (Denise) Krause, Kathleen (Mike) Reynolds and the late Linda "Mickey" (Dave) Donohue; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Chris and Stacy Donohue, Jessica, Emily and Sarah Krause and Patrick Reynolds. Memorial Service Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m., at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N....
Wilbur G. "Bill" Jankowski
Oct 28, 2007
Wilbur G. "Bill" Jankowski, Age 73, passed away on October 28, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Kolodzejski). Loving father of Martin (Sue), Richard (Patricia), David, Kathleen and the late Cheri (Frank) Drozek. Dear son of the late Harry Jankowski and Eleanor Rischow. Dearest brother of Jack and Eleanor (the late Ben) Czarnik. Cherished grandfather of Richard, Jason,...
Henry C. Altergott
Oct 28, 2007
Henry C. Altergott, age 89, loving husband of the late Helen; beloved father of Arlene (the late Joseph) Savage; fond grandfather of Christine (fiance of Greg Ayers). Visitation Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday at 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers please make...
Raymond M. Laffey
Oct 24, 2007
Raymond M. Laffey, age 91, of Chicago, proud WWII Decorated D-Day Veteran, 1st Lt. U.S. Army. Beloved husband of the late Madeline M. "Dolly", nee Henn; loving father of Judy Garcia, Susan (Timothy) Kaack, Eileen (George) Nichols, Patty (Vince) Colabelli, Mary and Michael (Bridget); dearest grandfather of Tony, Michael (Jill), Marty (Danni), Patrick, Michelle, Lisa, Jennifer (Paul), Georgie, Mikey, Jennifer...
Janet Kendzy Biggs
Oct 22, 2007
Janet Kendzy Biggs, age 67, passed away on Oct. 22, 2007 with her family by her side, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer, beloved wife of the late Clayton Jr.; loving mother of Jonna (Eric) Brodersen and Jessica (Daniel) Bacoulis; cherished grandmother of Gavin, Dallas and Garrett Brodersen, Jack, Nicholas and Nathaniel Bacoulis; dear sister of Kenneth (Arlene)...
Evelyn Olszewski
Oct 19, 2007
Evelyn Olszewski, nee Sikora, age 88, beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of LeRoy; dear grandmother of Mark (Jessica) and Erik; great-grandmother of Paige and Avery; fond sister of Dorothy; and preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Funeral Tuesday 8:15 A.M. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, to St. Ferdinand Church,...
Bernice Eleanor Eckerson
Oct 11, 2007
Bernice Eleanor Eckerson, Nee Iverson, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Delos; dear sister of Charlotte (the late Charles) Benn, the late John (Mary) and the late Russell (the late Renee) Iverson; dear aunt of James Iverson and David Benn. Funeral Service Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Mount Olive...
Eleanor J. Patock
Oct 10, 2007
Eleanor J. Patock, nee Kruszka, age 87, beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mother of Valerie Mills-Hammer (Fred Hammer) and Janice (Jim) Tischler; dear grandmother of Tim (fiancée Shannon), Shaylyn (Greg), Valerie, Ryan and Tom; great grand-mother of Braeden, Kian and Ella. Visitation Saturday, 8:15 A.M. until time of prayers 9:30 A.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...
Frieda Knaub
Oct 9, 2007
Frieda Knaub, nee Richter, age 84, beloved wife of the late Herman; loving mother of Paul (Carol), Michael (Deborah), Terry (Christine), Renee and the late Ronald; dear grandmother of eleven, great-grandmother of seven. Memorial Service Monday, 11 A.M., at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment private. For info, 773-774-3232.
Veronica Adams
Oct 8, 2007
Veronica H. Adams, age 104, born August 23, 1903. Loving wife of the late William Sr.; devoted mother of Donald, William Jr. (the late Audrey) Adams, and the late David Adams; beloved grandmother of Randall (Denise) and Kenneth (Colleen) Adams; great-grandmother of Ashley, Matthew, Eric, Elise and Jason. Visitation Wednesday, from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral service Thursday at Kolbus-John...
Wanda M. Lukowski
Oct 8, 2007
Wanda M. Lukowski, nee Rygel, age 95, beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Cynthia Suchy and Harry (Mary); dear grandmother of Christina (David) Mendlik, James (Amelia) Suchy, Michael Suchy and Sarah Lukowski; great-grandmother of Rachel Mendlik. Funeral Friday, 9 A.M., from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to St. Monica Church for Mass...
John A. Frank
Oct 7, 2007
John A. Frank, 78, of Chicago; beloved husband of Joan T.(nee Czech); loving father of Janice(Rocco) Laudadio, John(Joyce), James, Julie(Paul)Schreiner, and Joseph(Marilyn); cherished grandfather of Tina, Fred, Jill, Johnny, Megan, Amy, Joanne, Samantha and Matthew; great-grandfather of Kylie; dear brother of Anna Ross and the late Gilbert(Mary), Simon and Paul. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:30 AM at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral...
Marilyn L. Germata
Sep 28, 2007
Marilyn L. Germata, 71, of Chicago, passed away Sept. 28, 2007, beloved mother of Walter (Cynthia) and the late George; loving grandmother of Stacy (Brian) Carlson and Jeff, Magie and Matt Vallely; dear great-grandmother of Summer Carlson; loving sister of Val (Joanne) Hebein; fond aunt of Karen, Maria, and Liliana; life-long loving friend of Kitty Stailey. Visitation Monday, Oct. 1,...
Genevieve Leitner
Sep 25, 2007
Genevieve Leitner, 84, former resident of Harmony Nursing Home in Chicago, passed away September 25, 2007, beloved wife of the late Joseph P.; loving mother of Arlene and Phyllis (Matt) Nilles; dear grandmother of Lisa, Kelsey and Keegan. Visitation Friday, September 28, 4 to 9 P.M. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago. Mass of Christin...
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