Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
Jerrene Roth
Feb 28, 2012
Jerrene C. Roth, beloved wife to the late John, dear mother of Sheila (Thomas) Eddy, James A. (Charmaine Del Re) and Thomas N. (Barbara); loving grandmother of Jessica Maureen Eddy; fond sister of Bertram and Richard. Visitation Friday, March 2, 2012 from 3-8 pm at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 W. Roosevelt Rd. (Between Manheim and Wolf Rd) Hillside. Interment private.
Catherine T. Nedza
Feb 26, 2012
Catherine T. Nedza, nee Zelek, age 88, beloved wife of the late Frank; dear mother of the late Jacqueline Ann O'Riley; loving grandmother of Kelly (Mike) Yzaguirre, Tabatha and Tiffany Statkiewicz and the late Kevin (Sandra) Napientek; great grandmother of of 10 and great great-grandmother of one; fond sister of Victoria Graham. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at...
Hilda Galiano
Feb 26, 2012
Mrs. Hilda M. Galiano, née Páramo Proaño, age 75, joined her Creator with her friends and entire family by her side on February 26, 2012. This extraordinary woman was born on March 4, 1936 in Quito, Ecuador and resided in Oak Brook, IL, USA. Devoted and dedicated wife of Dr. Jaime A. Galiano for 52 years; loving daughter to the...
Paula Eldridge
Feb 19, 2012
Paula Eldridge, age 68, beloved wife of Elmer Eldridge; loving mother of Gregory Eldridge. Avid gardener, gourmet chef and devoted cat lover. For further information 312-421-0936
Henry A. Kmiec
Feb 19, 2012
Henry A. Kmiec, age 85, Army Veteran of World War II. Beloved son of the late Albert and Sophia; dear brother of the late Antoinette, Lillian, Casimira, and Charles; loving uncle of Bernadette, Bonnie, Kathy and Dennis; great uncle of Christopher, Michael Cmiel, John, Deborah, Michael Carr, Jeremy, Amelia and Jeffrey; great great uncle of eleven nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Joseph S. Stepien
Feb 12, 2012
Joseph S. Stepien, age 95, dear son of the late Michael and Mary Stepien; fond brother of the late Sophie McCauslin, Steve, Rose Noe, Walter, and Stella Stanish; dear friend of the Luciano Family. Visitation Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Il. 60642. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to...
John C. Pontius
Jan 30, 2012
John C. Pontius, age 77. Beloved husband of Kathleen; dear son of the late Bernard and Eulalia Pontius; fond brother of Mary Lou, Ronald (Barbara), and the late Bernard Pontius; fond uncle of nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N....
Patrick Murphy Jr.
Jan 9, 2012
Patrick Murphy Jr., age 85, born June 22, 1926 in Chicago, IL. Visitation Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 N. Lakewood, Chicago 60614. Veteran of US Army Artillery from 1950 to 1956, 40 year Logan Square resident, philanthropist and volunteer at Lighthouse for...
James Miles Shepherd Ii
Jan 9, 2012
James Miles Shepherd II, dear husband of Vickie Stunard Shepherd; loving father of Sydney and the late Jamie; son of James Miles and Gail Shepherd; brother of Jonathan; son-in-law of Eugene and Joan Stunard; brother-in-law of James(Laura) Kutill and Walter (Shelley) Stunard; also survived by nieces and nephews. Celebration of his life will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012, from...
Michael J. Hovanec
Dec 10, 2011
Michael J. Hovanec, 45, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2011. Michael was a friend to all – fun-loving and caring, he affected the lives of everyone he met. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Martin Hovanec and is survived by his beloved mother, Irene Hovanec, East Hartford, CT. Michael was raised in Connecticut and moved...
Agnieszka Gluszko
Dec 4, 2011
Agnieszka Gluszko, Visitation Thursday 4-9 PM at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Friday 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to St. John Cantius Church, Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For more information, call 312-421-0936.
Mary T. Babierski
Dec 3, 2011
Mary T. Babierski nee Polkoszek, dear wife of the late Joseph; fond sister of the late Steve (the late Estelle), Ted (the late Genevieve), Adolph (the late Irene) Polkoszek, Frances Petrizzi and Ann (the late Walter Pasciak) and (the late Dennis Doyle); loving aunt of Gwen (Joe) Fiorentino, Don, Pam, Richard (Stefani) Petrizzi, Donna (Jerry) Shelton and many other loving...
Rev. Joseph J. Korabik
Nov 19, 2011
Rev. Joseph J. Korabik, C.R., age 97. Beloved member of the Congregation of the Resurrection for 80 years and priest for 73 years. Teacher (Math Instructor) at Archbishop Weber High School in Chicago for 45 years. Econ General in Rome from 1949-1965 and was on the Finance Committee of the Congregation of the Resurrection from 1974-1982. Beloved son of the...
Delia M. Sierra
Nov 10, 2011
Delia M. Sierra, age 85; loving mother of the late Alfredo, Benito, Calixto, the late Jose-Ramon, Josefina, Myrna, Neyda, Oswaldo, Zulma; mother-in-law of Cissy, Esther, Fernando, Hector, Katyn; grandmother of Aracelis, Ariel, Danika, Delia, Diana, Estrella, Felice, the late Havana-Coral, Jesse, Jose-Ramon, Juan-Antonio, Julian, Kimberly, Kyra, Maria, Olga, Rebekah, and Wanda; great grandmother; fond sister and dear friend. Visitation Sunday...
Michael A. Fela
Nov 4, 2011
Michael A. Fela, age 57. Dear son of Anne nee Czyszczon and the late John Fela; brother of Mark, Paula, James (Patricia), Thomas, Rosie Jalove, and the late Luke (Shelia) and Matthew (Vicky); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to your favorite charity in Milke's name. For further information 312-421-0936.
Hope Bartnik
Nov 3, 2011
Hope Bartnik, dear mother of Cynthia Bartnik. Funeral Mass Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL. 60642 at 10 a.m. Interment Eden Cemetery in Schiller Park. For further information 312-421-0936.
Josephine M. Stern
Nov 2, 2011
Josephine M. Stern, age 107. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Stern and special friend to many. Josephine passed away after a very long, full, and productive life. She leaves numerous friends she acquired during her stages of life and career. She will be dearly missed. Funeral Mass Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street,...
Anne Patricia Majeske
Oct 22, 2011
Anne Patricia "Nancy" Majeske nee Fleming, citizen of Ireland and the US. Born in Chicago on August 12, 1933, and passed away on October 22, 2011. She leaves behind her beloved children, Donna Maria "Ria", Andrew, Mary Ellen "M.E.", Martin, Malcolm and their father Robert; and grandson Owen. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N....
Grace E. Polder
Oct 18, 2011
Grace E. Polder nee Sidor, beloved wife of the late Hubert; dear mother of Kirk (Carmen), Kevin (Donna), Hubert (Elizabeth), and Eric; loving grandmother of 13. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Saturday, 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Mass 11 a.m....
Ann Pasciak Doyle
Oct 15, 2011
Ann Pasciak Doyle,nee Polkoszek, beloved wife of the late Walter Pasciak and the late Dennis J. Doyle; dear mother of Gwendolyn (Joseph) Fiorentino and stepmother of Dennis Doyle; loving grandmother of Joseph Jr. (Tanya) Fiorentino; great grandmother of Nicolette and Alivia; fond sister of Mary (the late Joseph) Babierski, the late Frances Petrizzi, Steve (the late Estelle), Ted (the late...


