Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Raymond J. Zittman

Raymond J. Zittman

Feb 14, 2013

Raymond J. Zittman, age 69. Life-partner of Ronald Urbaniak for 43 years. His zest for travel had taken them to all parts of the world. Army Veteran of Vietnam of 716th Military Police in 1966. Brother of Justine "Tina" (Rocky) Rothstein, and the late Bob (Judy); uncle to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and beloved friend...

Gerald James Drumm

Gerald James Drumm

Feb 4, 2013

Gerald James Drumm, age 81. Dear husband of Kathleen, loving father of Nicole (Bryce) Bulman and Rob, grandfather of Ethan, Alexis, Elise, Sophia and Gavin. Visitation Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 30 E. Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery...

Dorothy E Sipiora

Dorothy E Sipiora

Feb 3, 2013

Dorothy E. Sipiora, loving daughter of the late Josef and Eva nee Wielgus, devoted sister of Ann (the late Frank) Szydlowski, and preceded in death by her other dear sisters and brothers, Jean and Casimer Lata, Charlotte and Edwin Oster, Edward and Lucille Jacek, Joseph and Eleanor Jacek, Chester and Shirley LaForte, Edmund and Joyce McKinley, Phyllis and Eugene Mikrut;...

Carl V James

Carl V James

Feb 2, 2013

Age 93, Navy Veteran of WWII; beloved husband of Lucille, nee Mayer; dear father of the late James Vincent James. Visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 30 E. Superior St. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Usher at Holy Name Cathedral from 1963 to 2003. Display Director at Mandel Bros....

Stella T. Chwal

Stella T. Chwal

Jan 29, 2013

Stella T. Chwal nee Tyrcha. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of the late Ronald (Roseanne);fond grandma of Jeffrey (Beth), and Patricia (Mark) Spelman; great-grandma of Michael, Lauren, Stephanie, James and Michael; great-great-grandma of Mackenzie, sister of the late Stephie Gura, Anna Mikos, Edward and Chester Tyrcha; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February 1,...

Felix Stungevicius

Felix Stungevicius

Jan 22, 2013

Felix Stungevicius, 92, Honorary Consul of Uruguay (Illinois) from 1942 until 1993, passed away January 22, following a brief illness. Stepping down as Honorary Consul at the age of 73, Stungevicius was later recognized by former Uruguay President Dr. Jorge Batlie (2000-2005) for his five decades of dedicated diplomatic service and exemplary leadership. Stungevicius also served as Dean of the...

Willie A. Winston

Willie A. Winston

Jan 18, 2013

Willie A. Winston, age 82. Brother of Maurice Bennett, Sandra Conway and Robert Bennett. Visitation Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m. For further information 312-421-0936.

James H. Perkins

James H. Perkins

Dec 27, 2012

James H. Perkins, age 53. Memorial Visitation, Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illlinois 60642. For further information 312-421-0936.

Mark P Fela

Mark P Fela

Dec 26, 2012

Mark P. Fela, age 60, passed away suddenly; Fond son of the late John and Ann Fela nee Czyszczon; dear father of Mark, Adam, Nicole Reese, and Jennifer Fela; grandfather of five; fond brother of Paula, Jimmy, Tommy, Rosie, and the late Luke, Mike and Matthew. Interment private. For further info:312-421-0936.

Stanley M. Grzybek

Stanley M. Grzybek

Dec 20, 2012

Stanley M. Grzybek, beloved husband of the late Barbara Lorraine Grzybek nee Shaw; dear father of Michael (Helen), Richard (Sarah), and Mark; loving grandfather of Michele, Brandon, and Robert; great- grandfather of Robert and Dillon; brother of the late Helen, Mildred, Stephanie, Chester and Richard. Visitation Friday, December 28, 2012, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...

Jimmie R. Alford

Jimmie R. Alford

Dec 18, 2012

Jimmie R. Alford, LL.D., L.H.D., CFRE died on December 18, 2012, at age 69, after a sudden heart attack. Jimmie was born in Madisonville, KY on November 24, 1943 to Loren and Dora Mae Alford. He has two siblings Betty Peveler and Larry Alford. The family moved to Chicago in the early 1950's. On June 28, 1998, he married his...

Ann Fela

Ann Fela

Dec 4, 2012

Ann Fela nee Czyszczon, age 81, beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of Mark, Paula, Jim (Pat), Tom, Rosie, and the late Luke (Shelia), Mike, and Matthew; loving grandmother of John, Jeanna, Jim Jr., Robyn, David, Katie, Luke, Nicole, Jennifer, Mark and Adam; great-grandmother of many; sister of Rose (Casey) Chmielewski, and Betty(the late John) Mientus. Visitation Sunday...

Irena R. Jahrling

Irena R. Jahrling

Dec 2, 2012

Irena R. Jahrling nee Czerwinska, beloved wife of John; loving mother of Conrad; daughter of the late Regina and Antoni; sister of Tosia Napiorkowska and Halina Malinska. Gifted design engineer, artist and teacher--perpetually selfless leader and strong woman. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to MDA/ALS (als.mda.org). Visitation Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W....

Dennis Matthew Nykaza

Dennis Matthew Nykaza

Nov 25, 2012

Dennis Matthew "Nick" Nykaza, age 77, passed away November 25, 2012. Loving father of Darrick Nykaza, Tammy (Mark) Walther, Darren (Marybeth) Nykaza, and Nicole (Dean) Sana; dear grandfather of Nyles, Kadyn, DJ, Dakota, Dane, Christian, Kennedy and Emeri; fond friend and uncle of many. Predeceased by beloved LaRece Donna Nykaza. Visitation Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Michalik...

Catherine M. Rotay

Catherine M. Rotay

Nov 25, 2012

Catherine M. Rotay, age 99, loving mother of Joseph (the late Beverly) Novak and Esther (former husband Robert) Egan and the late Michael Nowak; beloved grandmother of William Novak, Brendan and Quentin Egan; dear sister of John Leja and Mary Pieniazek; also survived by nieces and nephews. Catherine lived a long loving life and was devoted to her family. She...

Richard H. Lietzow

Richard H. Lietzow

Nov 20, 2012

RICHARD H. LIETZOW Age 77. Beloved son of Herbert & Hilda Lietzow. Dick will be remembered for donating his time to helping businesses with their accounting needs. Served his country with honor in the U.S. Army. The "Professor" will be missed by Dave DeYoung and all of his friends at Quads Gym, Chicago. Memorial service to be held 1:00 p.m.-3:00...

Lawrence "Larry" M. Cullitan

Lawrence "Larry" M. Cullitan

Nov 8, 2012

Lawrence "Larry" M. Cullitan, beloved son of the late Frank T. and Mildred Cullitan; fond brother of Mary T., Bernard, Jean and the late Anne Marie and Frank T. Cullitan. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m.at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter. Mass 10...

Robert Darrell Crouch

Robert Darrell Crouch

Oct 30, 2012

Robert Darrell Crouch, age 46. Son of Sharon Crouch; brother of James Crouch. Services will be held in Florida. For further information 312-421-0936.

Jose Mercado

Jose Mercado

Oct 16, 2012

Jose Mercado, age 76, dear brother of Jesus (Maria), Angel (Arco), Agustin (Estrella), Monserate, Luis (Nellie), and Iris Gonzalez; fond uncle of Jesus M., Martin (Katie), Maria (the late Pedro), and the late Antonio (Cindy); great uncle of Jorge, Javier (Melissa), Antoine Jesus, James Michael, Voltaire Antonio, Madalaina Fe, Rosali, and Vanessa, also survived by great great nieces and nephews....

Philip James Adams

Philip James Adams

Oct 11, 2012

Philip James Adams, age 55. Visitation Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, Michigan.