Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.


