Estelle I. Frasher
Nov 8, 2014
Estelle I. Frasher, age 68. Beloved Mother of Thomas, Anthony (Jennifer), Amanda (Louie) Hernandez, and the late Timothy; loving Grandmother of Kyle, Gavin, Joshua, Caitlynn, Griffin, and Greydin; devoted Daughter of Margaret and the late Edward Nega; fond Sister of the late Edward and the late Daniel Nega. Visitation Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Michalik...
Joyce M. Merges
Nov 5, 2014
Joyce M. Merges nee McAuliffe, age 76. Loving wife of Tony; caring mother of Beth (Jeff) Cousins, Kathy (Jay) House; affectionate grandmother of Anthony and Leah Cousins, Morgan, Elizabeth, and Mack House; sister of Walter (Janice) McAuliffe, and Marybeth (James) Kiley. Visitation Tuesday 10:15 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 730...
Edward A. Cuzelis
Nov 4, 2014
Edward A. Cuzelis passed away on November 4th. He was 89. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth. Edward was born and raised in Chicago by his parents Leon and Elizabeth Cuzelis with his brother Leo. He served in the United States Navy. He was employed at Ryerson Steel for eight years in a managerial position. He and his...
Beverly S Blossom
Nov 1, 2014
Beverly Schmidt Blossom was born Beverly Carol Schmidt in Chicago in 1926. Her father, Theodore Schmidt, was a dentist practicing at Belmont and Crawford, and she lived with him and her mother, Florence Pfeiffer, at Springfield and Fullerton. She attended Mozart Grammar School, and during those childhood years studied dance, piano, and elocution at the Arnwahl Studios on West Fullerton...
Rita M. Olinski
Oct 16, 2014
Rita M. Olinski (nee Lesiak). Beloved wife of Robert "Bob"; dear mother of Richard (Lorraine), Randy (Linda), Russell, Roger (Lynda), Renee Kwiatkowski, and Ross (Jennifer); loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of four; fond sister of Tessie Burton. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd (Delphine Michalik Funeral Director). Funeral...
William J. Kouba
Oct 2, 2014
William J. Kouba, age 72. Rail Industry Expert. Passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born January 12, 1942 and was raised on the west side of Chicago. Bill married his wife of 23 years, Joan Maurey, in 1991. They lived in the Gold Coast neighborhood of...
Helena Maria Yarnold
Oct 1, 2014
Helena Maria Yarnold passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. Beloved wife to James Knapps Yarnold; mother to Paul, Susan, Barbara, Charles, Jim and Jack; loving grandmother to Maggie and Johnny. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. John Cantius, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Avenue,...
Charlene K. Menez
Sep 20, 2014
Charlene K. Menez (nee Knoerzer), age 88, of Chicago, Illinois and Muncie, Indiana, passed away September 20, 2014. Adoring wife of the late Dr. Joseph Francis Menez, Ph.D. Loving mother of Martin Menez, Michael Menez, and Mary Helen (nee Menez) Kearns (husband Glenn R. Miller). Dear grandmother of Peter Kearns, Ling-Ling Menez and Mike Menez. Fond sister of the late...
Joseph D. Mordente
Sep 9, 2014
Joseph D. Mordente, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary, nee Tarsitano; dear father of Joseph (Sally), Peter, and John (Susan); loving grandfather of Gabriel and Charlie. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Our Lady of Peace Church, 701...
Jorge Cisneros
Sep 1, 2014
Jorge Cisneros, age 84. Husband of the late Dolores; dear father of Alberto (Rita) and Angelo; loving grandfather of Marc, Alex and Jonathan. Visitation Monday, September 8, 2014, 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60642. For further information 312-421-0936.
Frances L Nytko
Aug 31, 2014
Frances L. Nytko, age 36. Dear mother of Izaiah and Nathan; devoted daughter of Richard Sr. and Janet Nytko; fond sister of Richard Jr. (Zenia), Joseph (Tricia), Jeffrey (Kathryn), and Cassandra (David Cooper); Godchild of Helen Szar. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m....
Andrzej Bala
Aug 21, 2014
Andrzej Bala, age 64, passed away after a long illness on August 21, 2014. Husband of Teresa Chmielewski; father of Agnieszka; step-father of Derek and Mark. Visitation at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642 on Sunday, August 24 from 2-6 p.m. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Mass, Monday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m....
Kenneth A. Mitsui
Aug 16, 2014
Kenneth A. Mitsui, age 57. Loving son of Toshiko and the late Akira Mitsui; dear father of Katherine, and Daniel (Michelle) Mitsui; loving grandfather of Benedict, Victor, and Alma; fond brother of Suzanne, Sandra, Paul, and Melissa. Memorial visitation Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...
John Joseph Pozucek
Jul 14, 2014
John Joseph Pozucek passed away at 7 months of age on July 14, 2014. In his short time on earth Johnny touched the hearts of many. He smiled at everyone he met and his eyes sparkled with happiness. Beloved son of Paula Pozucek, grandson of John "Rick" and Pam Pozucek, nephew of Melissa Quintas nee Pozucek, and cousin of Izabela...
Angel S. Gutierrez
Jul 8, 2014
Angel S. Gutierrez, age 85. Bronze Star Korean War Veteran. Husband of the late Julia; dear father of Peter (Barb), George (Lynn), Margaret Liss, Louis (Karin), Jacqueline (Samuel) Gorgas, and the late Linda; loving grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of six. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral...
Karen Gerod
Jul 7, 2014
Karen Gerod, former owner of swim cafe, the popular West Town hangout, died July 7 following a courageous 16 month battle with colon cancer. Karen faced her disease with dignity and humor, always with a smile on her face. She leaves behind her loving sister and business partner Debra Gerod, her dog Sammy, and scores of close friends and grateful...
Barbara Willeumier
Jul 3, 2014
The beautiful soul of Barbara Willeumier, 70, of Chicago, IL, departed unexpectedly on July 3rd, 2014. She was raised in Niagara Falls, NY and proudly graduated from the State University of New York College at Buffalo with a Bachelors of Science in Education. Her greatest joy came from expressing herself artistically, and her exceptional talent was woven into many endeavors...
Mary Rosebraugh
Jun 25, 2014
Mary Rosebraugh, age 83. Daughter of the late Linder and Vera Rosebraugh; sister of the late Martha Kappmeyer; aunt of Janet and Kristin Kappmeyer; great aunt to Emma Rodvien. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Family and Friends will meet Monday for a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Family Church, 1080 W....
William H. Luking
Jun 12, 2014
William H. Luking, 66, died at his home in Chicago, IL., Thursday, June 12, 2014. Born August 7, 1947, he was the eldest of 9 children of Lowell and Elizabeth McCarthy Luking. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1965. A 1969 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he graduated from Northwestern University Law School in 1972,...
Josephine La Salle
Jun 5, 2014
Josephine La Salle, age 66. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014 at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St. Chicago, Illinois. Funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. 4401 W. 111th St. Chicago, Illinois 60655. For further information 312-421-0936.
