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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Scott R. Luberda
Jun 19, 2007
Scott R. Luberda, age 44, beloved husband of Pamela, nee Daggett; loving father of Stephen and Michael, dear son of Richard and Dorothy Luberda; dearest stepbrother of Terry Beyer. Funeral services and interment private. For info Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232.
Sylvia I. Kocol
Jun 16, 2007
Sylvia I. Kocol; Beloved wife of Chester; loving mother of Linda (the late William) Karras, Christine (Rick) Linton, Tim(Cindy) Kocol & Kim (Tony) Arnieri; devoted grandmother of Lynne, Andrea, Damien, Alessandra, Ashley & Haley; great grandmother of 15. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 AM, from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave. to St....
Rose A. Bennett
Jun 8, 2007
Rose A. Bennett, nee Bakowski, age 89, loving mother of Barbara Grayeda, Jeannett (Ben) Burt, Patricia Bennett, and the late Wayne Bennett; dear grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 28. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, to Immaculate Conception Church, for Mass of Chrisitan Burial, 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery....
Ronald A. Filippini
Jun 4, 2007
Beloved husband of Shirley, nee Johnston; loving father of Diane (Peter) Haak and Scott (Cheryl); dearest grandfather of eight. Proud 1952 graduate of Lane Tech High School. Funeral Friday, 9:30 AM, from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM. Interment Private. Visitation Thursday 4:00 to 9:00...
Joseph Calcagno
Jun 2, 2007
Joseph Calcagno, beloved husband of Marie; loving father of Carmen (James) Holohan, Patricia (William) Clark and Gina (John) Carley; cherished grandfather of Heather (Robert) Ewen, Kevin (Melinda) Holohan, Brigitte Balice, Joseph Miller and Scott Lorenzen; proud great-grandfather of Josie, Mary, Gavin and Garrett. Vet of WWII and former Cook County Sheriff Dept. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 prayers from Kolbus-John V. May...
Richard E. "Coach" Woit
May 31, 2007
75, beloved brother of Joseph (Betty) and Kathleen (Jerome) Jarems, cherished uncle of Joseph (Debbie) Woit, and Lisa (Frank) Banyal. Former All-American Arkansas State and half-back for Detroit Lions (1953-1955). Leader of "Woit's Warriors." Funeral Monday, 11 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., to St. Monica Church, for Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Interment...
James Piel
May 28, 2007
James Patrick Piel, loving father of James H. Piel, Jennifer (Robert) Rheaume and Jason Piel, devoted grandfather of Emma, Leigh, Jessica, and Jaqueline, beloved brother of Daniel (Joanne) Piel, loving uncle of Michael and John. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins. Visitation Thursday from 4 until 9 p.m. Interment private. Member of...
Bernard Sloan
May 25, 2007
Bernard Sloan, 73, of Chicago, passed away May 25, 2007, Chicago Fire Fighter for 31 years, retired, beloved husband of Barbara; loving father Rhonda Boyer, Scott and Laura (Tom) Caravette; dear grandfather of Jackie, Jim, Sloan, Tommy and Carli; cherished great-grandfather of Austin; loving brother of many; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday, June 2, 12 Noon...
Pedro El Orozco
May 12, 2007
loving husband of Juanita H., devoted father of Margie (Anthony) Marcichow, Juanita A., Alice Orozco, Marie (Ray) Torres, Peter and Rebecca Orozco, beloved grandfather of Johnny, Jennifer, Elyse, Amanda and Simon, great-grandfather of Julissa, dear brother of Genero, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, from 4 until 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Prayers 9:30 a.m., Kolbus-May Funeral Home,...
Lindvi Ingeborg Dotz
May 10, 2007
Lindvi Ingeborg Dotz, nee Newberg, Age 79; beloved wife of the late Robert C.; loving mother of Robert C. and Randi (Mark) Bolyard. Dedicated member of Bethany Baptist Church and the Wagner Society of America. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10:00 AM, at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4 to...
Vincent Angelo Angeleri
May 5, 2007
Vincent Angelo Angeleri, age 84, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Errera), loving father of Madeline (Joseph) Vancheri, Mary Rose (Paul) Juettner, Angelo (the late Jill) and Joseph (Vita), dear grandpa of Michelle (Jim) Steele, Angelo Vancheri, Thomas, Joseph and Michael Juettner and Michelle, Michael,Mary, Katherine and the late Mario Angeleri, Great grandpa of Courtney, Matthew and Abigale...
Raymond Hendricks
May 2, 2007
Raymond W. Hendricks, 73, beloved father of Donald R. and Larry (Angie); loving brother of Joseph (Lillian), Jean (Robert) Barton, William, Dorothy (Roy) Giovanetti-Tibbetts, Thomas (Kayelaine) and the late James (Helen);Cherished grandfather of Savannah;dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Monday 9:15 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins....
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