Obituaries

Dec 26, 2022

Dennis J. Brown, age 77; beloved husband of the late Karen D.; loving father, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. Visitation, Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. For information, 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com

Nov 30, 2022

Tammy Brown, 48, of Chicago passed away peacefully with her loving dog by her side.

She is survived by her two daughters and son, her sister, father, and two nieces. Tammy was preceded in death by her mother and brother.

All services held privately. Interment at Union Ridge Cemetery, Chicago IL.

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Nov 27, 2022

Jean Anne Kennedy died on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Resurrection Hospital. She was a dedicated daughter to Mary and Charles Kennedy and a loving sister to (the late) Jimmy (Eleanor) Kennedy. Jean was a proud aunt to Michael (Tracy), Kathleen (Rick), Theresa, John (Wendy), and Mary (Jay). Her life was brightened by grand nieces and nephews: Cameron, Ricky,...

Nov 26, 2022

James A. Liput Sr., Loving husband of Patricia, nee Jamieson. Devoted father of James Jr. (Kelly) Liput and Shane (Cassie) Liput. Cherished grandpa of James III, Gabriella, and Owen. Beloved brother of Joseph (Joyce) Liput, Donald (Mary) Liput, Gregory Liput, and the late Stanley and Richard Liput. Dear brother-in-law of Jan (Joe) Ohrem. Fond uncle and great uncle to...

Nov 25, 2022

Elaine S. Karbowski, Beloved wife of the late Dennis Karbowski CFD. Loving daughter of the late James (Martha) Kosmopolis Sr. Devoted mother of Daniel (the late) Marcia Karbowski, June (Anthony) Rossetti, Janice (Greg Gettes) Minch, Anthony (Laura) Karbowski, Jennifer (the late Phil) Holmgren, and James (Nicole) Karbowski. Cherished grandmother to Tony (Lindsay), Theresa (Blake), Robert, Elisa (Chris), Michelle (Bob),...

Nov 10, 2022

Michael J. Doyle, 52, USMC Master Sergeant of Norwood Park, unexpectedly passed away November 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Denise. Loving father of Jack (fiancée Jess), stepfather of Jaclyn and Kalyn Story. Cherished son of Josephine (the late William Doyle) Ploetz. Dear brother of Patrick (Kimberly) and Brian (Katherine) Doyle. Dearest uncle of Keara (Andrew) Champigny, Connor and Finn....

Nov 5, 2022

Fern D. Lendy, 92, Loving wife of the late Robert; beloved mother of Dan (Paula), Ryan (Pamela), Terry (Susie), Murray (Julie) and Greg (Lisa); devoted grandmother of Tom, Tarl, Talon, Talaena, Caroline, Nick, Mike, Raschel, Andrew, Christina, Caleb, Sarah, Hannah, Jared, Stephen and Jacob; cherished great-grandmother of 17. Memorial Gathering, Sunday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. until time of...

Nov 4, 2022

Lucy A. DeFili, passed away November 4, 2022, age 105. Lucy is a beloved aunt and great-aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all. Lying in State, Saturday, November 12th from 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic...

Nov 1, 2022

Edward S. Czech, 93, loving husband of the late Audrey; cherished father of Ken (Sheila), the late Glen, Donna, and Denise (John) Rotella; beloved grandpa of Joseph, Stefanie, Brian, Amy, Steven, and David; great-grandpa of Matthew, Scott, Jack, Casey, Anthony, and Athena; brother of the late Joan Frank; uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Edward was...

Oct 28, 2022

Jascor, Helen aka "The Great One" age 99 ½, providing nearly a century of love. Devoted mother of Arlene Nedohin, Barbara Casey, and Jeffery Jascor. Cherished grandmother of Greg, Dawn, Heather, Shaun, Danielle, Jennifer, and Steven. Loving great grandmother of 14 and great - great grandmother of 6. Beloved sister of the late Wanda, Lillian, Mildred, Leo, and Lottie....

Oct 27, 2022

Michael J. Janik, 61; beloved husband of James Behrendt; loving son of Patricia Janik-Franzek; devoted brother of Mark Janik, Linda (John) Scott, Jill (Ronald) Weich, and Gregory (Barbara) Franzek; nephew and godson of Dorothy Varela; cherished brother-in-law of Debbie (Frank) Taormino, Becky (Dawn) Behrendt-Bridegroom, Roger (Natalie) Behrendt, and Brenda (Robert) D'Onofrio; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews;...

Oct 26, 2022

John M. Wachowicz, 88, loving husband of Roberta; beloved father of Marie (Scott) Harden, Patricia (Peter Armato) Kelly, and John (Lisa Bialka) Wachowicz; cherished grandpa of William Harden, Kaitlyn (Laramie) Immel, Thomas Harden, and Samantha Kelly; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; companion and mentor of many; and friend of Bill W.

John worked at...

Oct 23, 2022

Karen A. Pendzinski, 67, of Rockford, October 23, 2022 passed away suddenly. Loving mom of Tony (Nikki) Wiedenski and Steven Stone. Beloved sister of Gail (Richard) Kopacz, Lois (Howard) Prather, Dan Pendzinski and Alan (Heather) Corl. Dear aunt to Kristin (Scott), Michael (Morgan), Brittany, Danielle, Jordan, Drew, Grace, Ryan and Blake. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 5, 2022

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Leavy, 61, loving wife of 36 years of Greg Leavy; cherished sister of Patrick Wade; loving daughter of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Wade and the late Patrick "Kevin" Wade; and devoted pet parent of Cheddar.

Liz taught grades Kindergarten through 8 th grade in Chicago, but found that teaching the 3 rd grade special...

Oct 4, 2022

Al Betley, age 90; beloved brother of Darlene (the late John) Magic, the late Martin (the late Elsbeth) Betley, the late Jeanette (the late Leonard) Oszakewski, the late Lorraine (the late Edwin) Barczuk, the late Adeline (the late Otto) Schreiber, the late Dolores Betley, the late Patricia Morris and the late Ronald Betley; cherished uncle of many nieces and...

Sep 22, 2022

Lydia Esther De Jesus (nee Aponte), 88, of Norridge. Loving wife of the late Jose Manuel De Jesus; beloved mother of Nelly (Robert) Domasik of Chicago, Carmen (Nick) Fox of Hazel Crest, Joe (Paula) of Burlington, IA, Elizabeth De Jesus Toderick (Lee) of Washington, NC, and Steve (Melanie) of Virginia Beach, VA.; cherished grandmother of Alex, Lara, Essence, Billy,...

Sep 21, 2022

Joseph S. Blecha "Joey B", 83, loving husband of Michele Sztorc; cherished father of Jerome Blecha and Katherine Blecha; beloved brother of Dolores Strysik and George (Kathleen) Blecha; brother-in-law of Rev. Richard Sztorc; uncle and grand uncle to nieces and nephews; and friend of Bill W.

Memorial Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass, Mass at...

Sep 19, 2022

Ann T. Romanek, 91, loving wife of the late Leonard; beloved partner of the late Frank Wiater; cherished mother of Gail (the late Dale T.) Fabricius, Marlene (Al) McGann, and Judy (Steve) Sobotka; devoted grandmother of Jacob, Sarah, Matt, Ashley, and Breanna; sister of the late Mary Biedron, the late Pauline Andreasik, and the late Eugene Opiela; aunt and...

Sep 17, 2022

Victoria A. 'Vicky' Kontolatos, 67, of Jefferson Park, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John (1991); loving mother of Andreas (Roxane); grandma to Souroush Giannis; cherished sister of Jose Aggari, Tess (Michael) Stein, Maggie (Emil) Deguzman, Joselito (Bambi) Aggari, Lourdes Aggari (Roberto Yousen), Celeste Aggari and Amor Aggari; dear aunt of Sara Maya...

Sep 10, 2022

Leslie A. Slack MacHarg, resting in God's hands, loving mother of Lyndsi K. MacHarg (Ryan Dale) and Erin Struck (Steve);adoring grandmother to William, Jack, Simon, and Emmett; ever spoiling her grand-pup; Hank, her boo dog. She is preceded in death by her parents; Lester and Virginia Slack; her sister Donna Delles, her cousin Garrett L.Schultze, and so many other...