Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Diane Marguerite Alvaro
Apr 30, 2012
Diane Marguerite Alvaro, age 82. Visitation Thursday 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue. Funeral Mass to follow at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Mass 11 a.m. For further info 312-421-0936.
Joseph Gerard Meehan
Apr 27, 2012
Joseph Gerard Meehan, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Belleair Florida on Friday, April 27, 2012. Born in Washington, DC on December 27, 1931 to Michael J. Meehan and Regina Adele Lanigan, Joe graduated from Washington's Gonzaga High School and Georgetown University. He served as a second lieutenant in the US Air Force and was stationed in...
Michael S.K. Tan
Apr 24, 2012
Michael S.K. Tan M.D., age 87. Husband to Cindy; father of Michael, Merita, Muriel and Mark. Visitation Monday, May 14, 2012, at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 30 E. Superior St. from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow at Holy Name Cathedral at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to...
George B. Rome
Apr 6, 2012
George B. Rome, age 72, died on April 6, 2012 in Chicago. He was the son of the late Walter and Anna (Brant) Rome; beloved brother of William; and devoted cousin. George had many faithful and loyal friends from many walks of life. He will be greatly missed. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations will be...
Jane K. Mccloskey
Mar 24, 2012
Jane K. McCloskey, Interment Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Heidelberg Cemetery in Robesonia, Pennsylvania.
Rev. Eugene Edward Kalinski
Mar 12, 2012
Father Eugene Edward Kalinski, passed over into Eternal Life, comforted by the Holy Sacraments of the Church and Apostolic Blessing on March 12, 2012. He was born in Chicago on May 10, 1934, the second of three sons of Michael and Arlene (Doyle) Kalinski. Following graduation from St. Vitus elementary school, he was given a scholarship to St. Procopius College...


