Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Michael R. Kane

Michael R. Kane

Sep 21, 2012

Michael R. Kane, beloved son of the late James R. Kane and the late Virginia Kane, dear step-son of Carol Kane, loving brother of the late Mary Candice Kane Wiegel, twin brother of Patrick Kane; loving uncle of 2 nieces Jammie Kane and Tiffany Kane and 2 nephews Jimmy Kane and Billy Kane; Loving step-brother of 3 step-sisters Diane Merkt,...

John J. Horodecki

John J. Horodecki

Sep 15, 2012

John J. Horodecki, beloved husband of Nancy Horodecki nee Hallihan; dear son of the late John J. and Eleanor Horodecki nee Feld; beloved son-in-law of Valentina and the late Joseph Francis Hallihan; beloved brother-in-law of Cathy and Rick Rydzinski, Nadine and Jim Ott, and Joey and Kristin Hallihan; loving uncle of 11 nieces and nephews. 33 years of dedicated service...

Jackson Chance Meghie

Jackson Chance Meghie

Sep 7, 2012

Jackson C. Meghie, beloved son of Terry and Carrie Meghie. Visitation Tuesday, September 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Funeral Wednesday, September 12 at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. A reception will take place on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Prasino, 1846 W. Division. A private interment will...

Pablo Silva

Pablo Silva

Sep 4, 2012

Pablo Silva, 80, beloved Husband of Laura Silva; dear Father of Geovanna Silva and Paulina Silva; loving Grandfather of Izabelle Blair, Giovanni Gonzalez, Gina and Rosalia Gonzalez; fond Brother of Carlos Ortega, Hector Silva, Rafael Silva, Mariana Zilligen Silva, and Hugo Echeverria. 25 year career of service for CTA started at Limits Garage in 1974 and retired from 77th St....

Belen D Depakakibo

Belen D Depakakibo

Aug 30, 2012

Belen D. Depakakibo, age 74, Fond sister of Grace, Rex, Andy, and Jose Jr. Memorial Service Saturday September 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 6200 W. 167th St., Tinley Park, IL. For further info 312-421-0936.

James P. Kaletta

James P. Kaletta

Aug 29, 2012

James Paul Kaletta, 61, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at his home in Chicago surrounded by his family and friends after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Jim, the son of Edward J. Kaletta and Dorothy O'Halloran Kaletta, was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 29, 1951. He is survived by his loving wife...

Robert E. Wrzesinski

Robert E. Wrzesinski

Aug 15, 2012

Robert E. Wrzesinski, age 75. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst. Illinois. For further information 312-421-0936.

Paul A Nagatoshi

Paul A Nagatoshi

Aug 8, 2012

Paul A. Nagatoshi, 85, husband of Dorothea; father of Konrad Nagatoshi. Visitation Monday, August 13 at 9:30 A.M. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois St., Chicago, IL 60654.Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. For further information: 312-421-0936

Julieta T. Rodenas

Julieta T. Rodenas

Jul 17, 2012

Julieta T. Rodenas, 67, of Chicago, passed away July 17, 2012, devoted daughter of the late Venancio and Flora Rodenas; fond sister of Sonia, Aida (Julius) Palafox, Numeriano(Carolyn), Venancio Jr., Juanito (Remedios) and the late Editha (Luis)Guimbao; aunt of Louven, Brian (Melinda), Anna, Jonathan, Abigail, Melissa and Jocelyn; and grand aunt of Layla and Olivia. Visitation Saturday, July 21 from...

Thomas E. Sales

Thomas E. Sales

Jul 16, 2012

Thomas Edward Sales died peacefully Monday, July 16, after a brief illness surrounded by friends and family. Tom was born in Niagara Falls, NY the chosen son of Edward and Phyllis Sales. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1966 and Ohio State University in 1970. He moved to Chicago where he enjoyed a career in the advertising industry,...

David E. Renze

David E. Renze

Jul 8, 2012

David E. Renze, visitation Monday, July 9, 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Funeral Mass Tuesday, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. at 10 a.m. Interment July 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

Daniel Gerbich

Daniel Gerbich

Jun 13, 2012

Daniel Gerbich, age 82, beloved husband of Norma; dear father of Christian (Kim), Nicholas (Mary), Danielle (Angelo) Matziaris, Justin (Karyn) and Quentin (Tamara); loving grandfather of 13; brother of Natalie Spalj and Michael Gerbich. Visitation Monday, June 25, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1431 N. North Park Ave., Chicago, Il. 60610, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral...

Estelle Kolodziej

Estelle Kolodziej

Jun 13, 2012

Estelle Kolodziej, age 85, family and friends will gather Saturday, June 16, 2012 at St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL. 60714 for a funeral service at 11 a.m. For further information 312-421-0936.

Ruth E. Vandemark

Ruth E. Vandemark

Jun 9, 2012

Ruth Elaine VanDemark, 68, died peacefully with family on June 9, from complications of breast cancer. Former president of the Appellate Lawyers Association, she argued before the Illinois Supreme Court. As pastor of Wicker Park Lutheran Church, she restored a decaying church to its place as a center of worship and a community resource. Ruth is survived by her husband...

Catherine P. Haberland

Catherine P. Haberland

Jun 9, 2012

Catherine P. Haberland, M.D., died on June 9, 2012 at home with a cousin and good friends. Mourned by numerous cousins, friends and colleagues. Memorial Visitation Friday, June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Catherine graduated from the University of Debrecen, Hungary in 1949 and practiced until 1957 in Budapest. She immigrated to Chicago in 1958. Catherine was a Neurologist...

Richard Oday

Richard Oday

Jun 2, 2012

Richard Oday, age 76, Interment Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Homewood Memorial Gardens in Homewood. For further information 312-421-0936.

John A. Bednarek

John A. Bednarek

Jun 1, 2012

John A. Bednarek, age 85, dear son of the late John and Martha nee Michalik Bednarek. Survived by cousins and dear friends. Visitation Monday 4 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Avenue,...

Marilyn A. Brack

Marilyn A. Brack

May 22, 2012

Marilyn A. Brack, age 69, beloved wife of Robert J. Brack; dear mother of Joseph, Christine, Margaret (Bari) Salimi, and Andrew (Tiffany); loving grandmother of Bryce, Elise, Angelina, and Isabella. Services Private. Please omit flower donations to: Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60642. For further information: (312) 421-0936 or sign guestbook at www.michalikfuneralhome.com

George Pawlyszyn

George Pawlyszyn

May 17, 2012

Visitation Monday, May 21, 2012 at Michalik Funeral Home from 4:30 - 8:30 pm with a Panahyda at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:30 am at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 835 N. Oakley Blvd. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery.

Daniel L. Pierzchala

Daniel L. Pierzchala

May 15, 2012

Daniel L. Pierzchala, age 74, dear son of the late Steve and Mary (Ciasto) Pierzchala; fond brother of Anne (Paul P.) Komis; uncle of Kathleen (Scott) Wizniak, Teresa Rudin, Paul (Nancy) Komis, and the late Mary Komis; great-uncle of Kristina Monteleone, Katelyn Boehm, Michelle Monteleone, Sarah (Matt) Shulk, Jean Komis; Anthony Monteleone, Andrew Boehm and Paul R. Komis; great-great uncle...