Obituaries

Jan 21, 2026

James “Jim” G. Orphan, 97, of Westmont, peacefully cashed out on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Jim was the doting husband to Judi for 62 years. Through the thick and thin, Jim not hearing her critiques, and her forgetting what she was yelling at him for, their love was something movie scripts are written about.

When Jim’s parents moved to America from Greece,...

Jan 20, 2026

Janis Kay Gooday, 67, loving wife of Robert for 26 years; devoted mother of the late Aubrey (Daniel Borst) Rauch; treasured grandma of Ariana McMahon, Ella Borst, and Raya Borst; cherished sister of Charles (Jenny) Bezold and the late Barry Bezold; aunt of many loving nieces and nephews; and cherished choral and congregational member of two churches in the Jefferson...

Jan 12, 2026

Bill Rizek, loving son of the late Martin George Rizek and Antonia (Hejtmenek) Rizek; brother of the late Joanne Antonia (Rizek) Kocher and Richard Martin Rizek; dear uncle of Keith Kocher, the late Karl Kocher, Kevin Kocher, Craig Kocher, Caroline (Kocher) Kelly and Kathy (Kocher) Puder. 

Bill was an Army Veteran who served as specialist forth class (Corporal) in Viet Nam...

Jan 7, 2026

Marcy Lynn Dieker, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Dieker; her sister-in-law, Amber Jergeson, and brother-in-law, John Jergeson; her devoted son, Richard (Katie) Dieker; and her beloved grandchildren Michael Ford, Alyssa Ford, Benjamin Ford, Max Vaca, Brayden Dieker, Camden Dieker, and her soon-to-arrive granddaughter (baby girl) Dieker. She was...

Jan 6, 2026

William J. ‘Bill’ Muehlenbruch, 67, of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Dearly beloved husband of Michelle; loving father to Dana (Brian) Gardner, Amy (Matt) Gitzke and the late Daniel; proud and devoted grandfather to Lucy, Bryce and Gabby; cherished brother to Susan Muehlenbruch, Jerry Muehlenbruch, Rosemarie Thornton, Loreda Sturgeon and the late Curtis Muehlenbruch. Bill...

Jan 6, 2026

Joseph M. Waechter Jr., 75, beloved husband for over 46 years of Denise LeSeur-Waechter; loving brother of the late Margaret “Maggie” Cebuhar, the late William “Bill” Waechter, James A. “Jim” Waechter, Thomas “Tom” (Trishia Owens) Waechter, John (Barb Boylan) Waechter, Anne “Mimi” (Rich) Anderson, and Mark (Kat Werle) Waechter; beloved brother in law of Melissa (Brian) Welch; cherished uncle of...

Jan 5, 2026

Joseph D. Gulik, 64, devoted father of the late Robert Gulik; loving brother of Bogdan (Barbara) Gulik, Wesley (Harriet) Gulik, and Chris (Agnes) Gulik; cherished uncle of Michael Gulik, the late Steven Gulik, Catherine Gulik, Rachelle (Eric) Demattia, Stephanie Gulik, Nickolas Gulik and Julia Gulik; treasured son of the late Albert and the late Wladyslawa; and pet parent of Bella.

Visitation...

Jan 4, 2026

Visitation Friday, January 9 , from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 12:00 p.m. at Kolbus - John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. (773)774-3232.

Jan 3, 2026

Dolores Morales, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Elmwood Park, Illinois on January 3, 2026, after a long battle with illness.

Dolores was born on July 10, 1952, in Loredo, Mexico, to Consuelo Soriano and Manuel Diaz, who preceded her in death. She later made her life in Chicago where she devoted herself to her family and her...

Dec 30, 2025

Marianne F. McGlynn, passed from this life on December 30, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a faithful Catholic that believed in the promise of a new, eternal life with God.

Marianne was the second of five children born to Philip and Estelle (Drajus) McGlynn and raised on the west side of Chicago, IL. She attended Our Lady of...

Dec 21, 2025

John G. Griffin, 58, former long-time resident of Chicago. Loving brother to Patricia (Jeffery) Zink nee Griffin, Tim, Kathleen (Robert) Pindras nee Griffin; fond uncle of Zachary, Katelyn, Tommy, and Timmy.

Preceded in death by his parents James D. Griffin and Patricia J. Griffin nee Fitzmaurice; brothers Jimmy, Michael, and Thomas.

Visitation, Monday, December 29, 9:00 a.m. until the time of Chapel...

Dec 17, 2025

Carlos Soria, a beloved Catholic Deacon at St. Sylvester Catholic Church and a former professional cyclist, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 92. Born on February 12, 1933, in Torreon, Mexico, Carlos's journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to his faith, a passion for cycling, and a love for woodworking...

Nov 25, 2025

Andrea Michel, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Christian Michel II. Devoted mother of Christian Michel III and Gayle Michel. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Hamann. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

She was the happiest in her garden, sewing quilts and purses and loved winning...

Nov 13, 2025

Marijane B. Strunck, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 99.

Beloved wife of the late Honorable James E. Strunck; loving mother of Robert E. Strunck (Markay Bunn), Therese Strunck (William D. Izzo), and Julie Ann Strunck; cherished grandmother of Andrew Hajek, Jaima Hajek, and Anastasia Strunck; dear sister...

Nov 4, 2025

Curt L. Erickson, beloved son of the late Howard and Sonia Erickson. Loving brother of Brad Erickson, the late Rod Erickson and Gail (Don)Turner. Dear brother-in-law of Noreen Erickson. Devoted uncle of Nora (Tim) O'Malley and great uncle of Erickson and Sonia. Dear companion of Cheryl Schmidt. Funeral Services Private. (773)774-3232

Nov 4, 2025

Herbert A. Bass, 80, of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Herbert was the absolutely adoring husband of Sharon Bass (née Bowers), with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, laughter, and unwavering faith.

A longtime and deeply committed member of St. Monica Parish, Herb found great joy and purpose in serving his community....

Oct 25, 2025

Funeral Mass Recording

Sharon Wolanik, nee Wayer, Passed away, Saturday, October 25, 2025, age 77; beloved mother of Kenneth and the late Richard Wolanik; loving grandmother of Jack Henderson; dearest sister of Arleen (the late John) Noel, Ronald (Gloria) Wayer, Jerome (Pamela) Wayer and Pamela (Michael) Hoffelt; dear cousin of Donna Racila and many others;...

Oct 10, 2025

Mary Louise Curtin, 88, loving wife for over 62 years of Thomas John Curtin Jr.; devoted mother of Gary John Curtin and the late Eugene Michael Curtin; mother-in-law of Sandra Elliott; grandmother of Thomas John Curtin, Brandon Eugene Curtin, and Lauren Ashley Curtin; great-grandmother of Isaiah Thomas Curtin, Addison Kay Curtin, and Lilliana Marie Curtin; sister of the late...

Oct 4, 2025

Alice Lyn Cook, 70, of Park Ridge, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Visitation, Monday, October 13, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Chapel Prayers, Tuesday, October 14, 10:00 a.m., Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL 60656. Interment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.

For information, 773-774-3232.

Sep 13, 2025

June E. Brandt, 98, loving wife of the late Earl; devoted mother of Cheryl (the late Rick) McCauslin and Gary (Tina) Brandt; grandmother of Jason Mauro, Jeff Mauro, and Kevin McCauslin; great-grandma of Jake Heynis; loving sister, daughter, aunt, and friend of many.

Visitation will be held at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....