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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

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...

Celia A. Mulvey

Celia A. Mulvey

Jul 12, 2007

Celia A. Mulvey, age 97, born to eternal rest July 12, 2007, now, Celia, go run like the deer; beloved sister of the late Mary (the late Patrick) Hughes of Houston, TX and Annette (William) Connolly; dear friend of Noreen Lizak. The family, especially Annette, thanks Noreen for her compassion and love to Celia during Celia's most vulnerable years. Family...

Ben J. Kabat

Ben J. Kabat

Jul 9, 2007

Ben J. Kabat, age 93, passed away July 9, 2007. Beloved husband of 63 years to Louise (nee Dinelli). Loving father of James (Karen) and Janice Balistis. Grandfather of Scott (Margaret)Kabat, Rebecca (Ian) Graham, Sara (Robert) Krause, Larry Balsitis Jr., and the late Bret Kabat. Great grandfather of Patrick and Kathryn Kabat; Carson Graham. Brother of Edmund Kabat and Clara...

Ralph M. Magner

Ralph M. Magner

Jul 7, 2007

Ralph M. Magner, age79, passed away on July 7, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Ester and sister June; survived by many cousins and friends. Resting at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. on Monday, July 16, 2007 from 8 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment...

Alexander Arthur

Alexander Arthur

Jul 4, 2007

Alexander "Chico" Arthur, age 67, beloved father of Nicole Silvestri, loving grandfather of eight, dear friend of Frank Tholke. Services and interment private. For information 773-774-3232.

Eleanore P. Streich

Eleanore P. Streich

Jul 3, 2007

Eleanore P. Streich passed away July 3, 2007. Preceded in death by her siblings, Lucille, Henry, Edwin (Helen) and Mildred. Memorial Service and interment private. For information 773-774-3232.

Carlettie "Kittty" Scharnow

Carlettie "Kittty" Scharnow

Jun 25, 2007

Carlettie "Kitty" Scharnow; nee Key, of Chicago and Elizabeth, IL passed away at Elizabeth Nursing Home on June 25, 2007. Kitty was born on March 23, 1922 in Crossland, Kentucky. She married William Scharnow on June 12, 1943. She lived her life with courage, dignity and faith. Surviving Kitty are her two daughters Fran Clanton and Kitty (Jim) Rhodes and...

Jean Peca

Jean Peca

Jun 23, 2007

Jean A. Peca, nee Koss, beloved wife of the late Felix J., loving mother of Cindy (Jeff) Greenfield, Pamela (Brian) Elliott and Michael (Fredelina). Dearest grandmother of Alisyn Kate, Danny, and Natalie Rose Greenfield and Christopher and Brendan Elliott, Fond sister of Florence, John, Edward, Daniel and the late Joseph. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated member of the...

John Pikula

John Pikula

Jun 22, 2007

John Pikula "Dziadzia" beloved husband of the late Bernice "Babcia" (nee Chimowicz), loving father of Helen (Manny) Martinez, Irene (Jim) Knabel, George, Taire (Jerry) Jurek, dearest Dziadzia of Wendy, Matt, Renee, Craig, Kristy, Michael and Matthew, great-grandfather of Bernice and Cameron, fond brother of Bernice Polakowska and Mary Braneska, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews, loving and caring Dziadzia...

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