Arthur E. Bryan Iii
Apr 14, 2016
Arthur Eldridge Bryan III, age 55, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2016. He was the owner of the iconic Redhead Piano Bar, a Chicago landmark for 23 years. Art Bryan was a passionate and dedicated Chicagoan who supported numerous non-profit, community-based organizations, including the Magnificent Mile Association and the River North Business Association, which presented him with their Community...
Lillian "Lu" Jarosz
Apr 1, 2016
Lillian "Lu" Jarosz, age 92. Devoted aunt of Daniel (Janice) and Thomas (Kathy) Bakota; great-aunt of Kristin, Nicole, Caitlyn, Jill (Steven), and Kim; preceded in death by her brothers Joseph, Stanley, and John. A life-time Chicagoan, Lillian was the daughter of Polish immigrants. She was born and raised in the Pilsen neighborhood and later relocated to the Gold Coast neighborhood,...
Petro Rymar
Apr 1, 2016
Petro Rymar, age 56. Visitation Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Candace Ann Flaherty
Mar 11, 2016
Candace Ann Flaherty, nee Dainty, age 64. Beloved wife of Bernard John Flaherty; dear mother of Vincent (Elizabeth), Tawhnee, Anthony, Courtney, Ryan Acevez; loving grandmother of Viviana and Olivia Acevez; daughter of the late Antoinette and Edward Dainty. Visitation Friday, March 18, 2016 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Family...
Ronald E. Schwartz
Feb 29, 2016
Ronald E. Schwartz passed away peacefully on February 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron grew up in Cleveland and earned degrees from Akron University and Cleveland State University. He spent most of his career as a coach and Athletic Director, most recently serving as the Athletic Director for Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago. His leadership, dedication and integrity had...
Frank David Myles
Feb 27, 2016
Frank David Myles, age 72. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel Myles and Emma Lee Strauder and siblings Sonny Myles, and Mary Ina Thompson. Survived by 3 siblings, Major Ferrell, William B. Ferrell IV, and Emile W. Williams IV. Visitation, Friday March 4, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St....
William D. "Bill" Hull
Feb 22, 2016
William D. "Bill" Hull, age 71. Beloved husband of Laura, passed away February 22, 2016 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Devoted father of Heather and Daren (Virna); fond stepfather of Michael and Greg (Carolanne); loving adoptive father of 5th grade Jonathan; happy grandfather of Jillian and Parker; cherished brother of Marcia (Jim); dear uncle of T.J. (Melina) and...
Doris E. Bastedo
Feb 4, 2016
Doris E. Bastedo, nee Moeschle, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Sr.; loving mother of Gene (Beth); dearest grandmother of Brian (Emily), Laura (Stephen) Torchen, Jill (Howard Miller), Erin (Sean) Gocke, and Megan; loving great-grandmother to Charlie, Elliott, Grace, Ryan, Sofia, Julia, Lauren, and Anna. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's...
Harold Arthur Diez, Sr.
Jan 31, 2016
Harold Arthur Diez Sr., age 87. Beloved husband of Phyllis C. Diez; dear father of Harold Jr., Frank, Victoria, Thomas, and the late Christopher (Wendy); loving grandfather of Ian and Claire; loving uncle of Cathy, Aaron, Janet, Pam, Nick, Gail, Steve, Jeff, and Thomas; loving cousin of Nick and Frank Becker, and the late Harvey Glesner and John Becker. Harold...
Rev. Frederick Ciesla, C.R.
Jan 28, 2016
Father Fred Ciesla, 93, died peacefully at Maryhaven in Glenview, Illinois, on January 28. He was a member of the Congregation of the Resurrection since his first vows in 1942 and a priest since 1949. Admired by many thousands of students at Archbishop Weber and Gordon Tech High Schools where he served as an instructor of Theology for nearly 50...
Rev. Casimir Tadla, C.R.
Jan 25, 2016
Father Casimir Tadla, C.R., 95, died peacefully on January 25, at Nazarethville Nursing Home, Des Plaines, Illinois. He professed his first vows as a member of the Congregation of the Resurrection 75 years ago and was a priest for 68 years. He served in parishes in Illinois, California, Maryland, Ontario (Canada), Florida, and Mexico. At age 75, he volunteered to...
Diana Silvius Gits
Jan 22, 2016
Diana Silvius Gits, age 81, died peacefully January 22, 2016, in her Old Town, Chicago home. Diana was the only child born July 28, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Dr. G. Harold Silvius and Josephine Silvius (née Edinger). She attended Cass Technical High School, Michigan State University (BA '56), and attended graduate studies at Mexico City College '55, Wayne State...
Kathleen Marie Markmann
Jan 12, 2016
Kathleen Marie Markmann. Daughter of Joyce and the late Robert Markmann; sister of Kevin (Ann) and Robert Markmann; aunt of Patrick and Ryan; loving longtime friend of Donald Swanson of Arizona. Visitation Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 2-5 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
John Gura
Dec 20, 2015
John Gura, age 55. Devoted father of Courtney and Holly Gura; loving son of the late Jane and Eugene Gura; dear brother of Cindy (Rocco) Clesceri. Visitation Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 30W350 Army Trail Road, Wayne, Illinois 60184 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 1:00 p.m. Funeral Mass. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Barbara A. Borek
Dec 7, 2015
Barbara A. Borek, nee Smolucha, age 79. Dear wife of the late Donald; beloved mother of David, and the late Larry; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Martin T. Henney
Nov 23, 2015
Martin T. Henney, age 93. He worked as a commercial artist at American Decal Manufacturing Company and American Nameplate Company for thirty years. Martin was also a longtime resident of the Carling Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Interment January 18, 2016 at Saint Theresa Cemetery, Union Center, Wisconsin at 11:00 a.m. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
William Lewis
Nov 22, 2015
William Lewis; age 78. Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Homewood Memorial Gardens, 600 West Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430, for 11:30 a.m. prayer service. Interment to follow. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Susan S. Chung
Nov 21, 2015
Suzi Chung, cherished sister and beloved aunt passed away on November 21, 2015. Over the past 7 years, Suzi fought the effects of Systemic Scleroderma, which attacks multiple organs. She lost her kidneys and was on dialysis for 4 ½ years, but in January 2014, she received a kidney transplant which changed her life and gave her so much hope....
Julia Helen Fortuna
Nov 16, 2015
Julia Helen Fortuna, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Edward Paul Fortuna; dear mother of Gerald (Dawn), and Diana Fortuna; loving grandmother of David (Laurel), and the late Matthew Fortuna; dear great-grandmother of Alex, and Dominic Fortuna, and Lindsey; loving aunt of Debbie (Yurgen), Robert (Liz), Melissa, Samantha, and many other nieces and nephews; dear companion of Missy, and...
Kenneth L. Gillis
Nov 11, 2015
Kenneth L. Gillis, age 79. Cherished husband of Nancy Gillis, nee Diettrich; dear father of Martha, Audrey (Cal) Wessman, and Jane (Duane) Hawk; loving grandfather of Ryan and Andy Wessman, and Linirose Gillis McKeown; devoted son of the late Howard and Rose Gillis; fond brother of Jeanette (Wayne) Wilhelmsen; loved uncle to many nieces and nephews; best friend to two...
