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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...

Scott R. Luberda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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