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Bernard Sloan

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

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

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

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

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....

Michael R. Kensek

Michael R. Kensek

May 2, 2007

Michael R. Kensek, age 80. Beloved husband of Sylvia, nee Bujak; fond brother of Rose Wachs, Joseph, Walter, Edward (Carol), and the late Nellie, Katherine, Maryanne, Alice and Arthur; uncle and great uncle to many loving nieces and nephews; fond god-father of Jim Walenda. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. until time of prayers 12:30 p.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home,...

Joyce B. Smiss

Joyce B. Smiss

May 1, 2007

Joyce B. Smiss, nee Pokorn, age 71, beloved wife of the late Gene A.; loving mother of Cynthia (Frank) Catalano and Steven; dearest grandmother of Mitchell and Hailee Catalano; fond sister of Robert (Jill) Pokorn. Funeral Saturday, 12:15 a.m. from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., to Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 426 N. West Ave., Elmhurst,...

Violet M. Coddington

Violet M. Coddington

Apr 28, 2007

Violet M. Coddington, nee Dernick, age 93, beloved wife of the late Dean; dearest sister of Charlotte (the late Glen) Nelson, Dolores (late Stanley) Perkins and the late Richard (late Barbara)Dernick; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, lifelong parishoner of St. Gregory Church, Chicago. Visitation Tuesday, 10 a.m. until time of funeral service, 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May...

Ronald J. Harland

Ronald J. Harland

Apr 23, 2007

Ronald J. Harland, Combat Veteran WWII US Navy, loving husband of the late Elsie; dear father of Linda (Gary) Dinelli and James (Lynn) Harland; devoted grandfather of Lisa, Heather, Ryan, Daniel and Douglas; fond great-grandfather of Lindsey, Kurtis and Tessa; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Kolbus-John V....

Anita Yankewitz

Anita Yankewitz

Apr 22, 2007

Anita Yankewitz, nee Russo, age 59, beloved wife of Brian; loving mother of Michael and Gina; dearest daughter of Mary (the late John) Russo; fond sister of Lillian and the late Daniel; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation...

June A. Wischmeyer

June A. Wischmeyer

Apr 15, 2007

June A. Wischmeyer 87, of Chicago, passed away April 15, 2007, beloved wife of the late William P., loving mother of Tom(Jackie), Laura (David) Grandt, James (Marta) and Martha, dear grandmother of Sarah, Mark, Joan, Michael, Emily and Sophie. Visitation Thursday, April 19th from 4-9pm at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Lying in state Friday 9 a.m....

Thaddeus Lesniak

Thaddeus Lesniak

Apr 11, 2007

Thaddeaus M. "Ted" Lesniak, age 85, beloved husband of Gloria, nee Novak; loving father of Michael (Dorinda), Christine Koller (Merle Tomasello) and Carol (Daniel) Iacullo; dearest grandfather of Lisa (Thomas) Johnson, Michael T. Lesniak, Rachel and Kristian Koller and William Iacullo. Proud U.S. Navy Veteran and member of American Legion Norridge Post #1263. Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m. from Kolbus-John V....

Edward A. Puda

Edward A. Puda

Apr 7, 2007

Edward A. Puda, Age 87 Beloved father of Linda (Lynn) Knowles, Garry (Mary) and Jerry (April); loving grandfather of Jeff (Gina) Puda, Carly (Charlie) Bates, Justin and Brandon Puda; dearest great grandfather of Brooklyn Bates and Walker Puda. Proud U.S. Navy Veteran and lifelong employee of United Manufacturing-William's Electronics-Seeburg Corporation. Memorial visitation Saturday 10:00 AM until time of service 12:00...

Frances D. O'Neill

Frances D. O'Neill

Apr 6, 2007

Frances D. O'Neill, nee Mulgrew, beloved wife of 58 years to Eugene; cherished mother of Eugene Jr. (Noreen), Caroline, William, John, Sarah (Ted) Strandt-O'Neill, Maryann (Romwald) Wattelle, Gregory, Juliana (Robert) LaReaux, Shawn and Christopher (Jaqueline); "Nana" to 31 grandchildren, Joy, Nicholas, Kaney, Timothy, Tonya, Corrine, Eugene III, Malissa, Tarah, Nick G., Sean, Shawn Jr., Frances, Noreen, Moira, Christina, Michael, Caroline,...

Lisa T. Pullukat

Lisa T. Pullukat

Apr 6, 2007

loving wife of Tom Pullukat, devoted mother of Sonia and Sunil, beloved daughter of Philip and Annamma Kalayil, dear sister of Tom Sales and Ann Lata Kalayil. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Prayers at Kolbus-May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL 60656, to St. Monica Church, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 until 9 p.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery....

Florence Jezierski

Florence Jezierski

Apr 6, 2007

Florence Jezierski, age 88, nee Tylitzki, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Jay (Jeanette), Jan (Tom) Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth; dear grandmother of Robyn, Ryan, and Rebecca Wyzinski; great-grandmother of six; fond sister of Harriet, Shirley and the late Len; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former owner of the Northwest Vacation Travel Agency. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.,...

Richard M. Barone

Richard M. Barone

Apr 1, 2007

Richard M. Barone, Age 60; beloved husband of Rosemarie nee Nardi; loving father of Denise (Jayme) Henke, Richelle (Michael) Rominski and Joellen; proud papa of Dylan John and Michael Richard; dearest son of the late Jerry and Josephine; son-in-law of Helen (the late Raymond) Nardi; dear brother of Fred (Dolores), Antoinette (Michael) LaValle and Jerome (Penny); brother-in-law of Raymond (Kathie)...

Vera A. Gorr

Vera A. Gorr

Mar 25, 2007

Vera A. Gorr Nee Manachek, Age 75, beloved wife of the late Fred "Benny"; dearest mother of Lynn (Dave) Munger; dear sister of John (Gertrud) and Carol Manachek. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 PM, Service 7:00 PM. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 AM Prayers, at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. Chicago, Interment St. Luke Cemetery. For info 773-774-3232

Henry Helzer

Henry Helzer

Mar 24, 2007

Henry Helzer, 87, WWII Vet, beloved husband of the late Lynn; loving father of Karen (Andrew) Noxon and Henry Jr. (Joanne) Helzer; cherished grandpa of Andy (Maureen) Helzer, Bill (Erica) Helzer, Randy and Sandy Wallander, proud great-grandpa of seven; dear brother of Wilma (the late Dick) Enes and the late Reinholdt, Mary and Pauline. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9p.m. Funeral...

Wallace E. Olson, Sr

Wallace E. Olson, Sr

Mar 21, 2007

loving husband of Rosemary, beloved father of Joyce (Christ) Matich, Charles (Kathleen) and Wallace Jr. (Eydle) Olson; fond grandfather of six and great-grandfather of two. Funeral service Tuesday, 10 a.m., from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave. to Eden United Church of Christ. Service 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. Visitation Monday, from 4 until 9 p.m....

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