Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
Jerry F. Willow
Oct 25, 2010
Jerry F. Willow, age 61. Dear brother of Paul Wierzbowski, and son of the late Harry and June Wierzbowski. Visitation Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass to follow at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St. (across from the funeral home) at 10 a.m. Interment Ascension Catholic...
Steve C. Kaczmarek
Oct 22, 2010
Steve C. Kaczmarek, age 85. Loving husband of the late Helen nee Mruczek, dear father of Joseph, fond brother of Halina Michalska and the late Genia Oleszek, brother-in-law of Josephine Mruczek and Mary Ann Joks, uncle of many nieces and nephews, son of the late Lawrence Kaczmarek and Antonia Janiak. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace...
Marcella M. Drozd
Oct 17, 2010
Marcella "Marcy" M. Drozd, nee Wronski, age 96; beloved wife of the late Rudolph; devoted mother of Claudia (Jack) Christensen and the late Rudolph Jr. (Marlene); loving grandmother of Cathleen (Vincent) Post, Jerome (Alexia), Jennifer and Megan; great-grandmother of Alex, Natalie, Cameryn, Alexandria, and Savannah; dear sister of the late Edward (Irene) Wronski, Helen (the late Louis) Panazzo, Geraldine (the...
Noreen J. Schreifels
Oct 1, 2010
Noreen J. Schreifels, nee Scanlan, age 76; beloved wife of the late Sylvester; dear mother of Leslie and John Hansas, K. Deborah and Robert Gena, Jeffrey and Helen, Pam and Lauren Kloska, Jane, Jeanmarie and Ken Bedwell, Christopher and the late Timothy; loving grandmother of Jason, Matthew, Marc, Tim, Michele, Ryan, Danielle, Nick, and Rachel; Great-grandmother of Matthew, Olivia, Lily,...
Helen M. Sokol
Sep 24, 2010
Helen M. Sokol. Family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 10:45 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Avenue, Justice, Illinois, 60458 for Funeral Service at 11 a.m. For further information 312-421-0936.
Dolores Frances Smith
Sep 2, 2010
Dolores Frances Theresa Skora Nytko Smith, age 73. A great and caring mother who put everyone before herself. She will be truly missed and always in our hearts. Wife of the late Lee George John Smith Sr., dear mother of Lee (Christina), Tom, and Ken, grandmother of Jenny and Athena, sister of Patricia (Lawrence) Cipolla, Elaine (the late Vincent) Noworyta,...
Rev. Walter M. Wilczek
Sep 1, 2010
Rev. Walter M. Wilczek, C.R., (July 2, 1927 – September 1, 2010) Beloved member of the Congregation of the Resurrection, devoted a life of service to the Catholic Church and education (with great passion for athletics and the arts). His service touched many lives in many locations over the years, including: Weber High School, Teacher (1954-60); Gordon Tech High School,...
Philip Glen Carter
Aug 20, 2010
Philip Glen Carter, senior property manager with Community Specialists and 38 year partner of Michael Elkow, Jr. has lost his life suddenly to Sarcoidosis via a bacterial pneumonia infection on Friday, August 20, 2010 after a seven-day battle for his life in intensive care at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, WI. At the time Philip was vacationing at his...
Lidia Zajac
Aug 16, 2010
Lidia Zajac, age 88. Funeral Mass Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, Illinois 60642. Interment St.Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL., 60714. For further information 312-421-0936.
Heidi M. Connery
Aug 13, 2010
Heidi M. Connery, nee Gallles, age 39. Beloved wife of Christopher P. Connery; dear daughter of Dr. Joseph and Madeline Galles and daughter-in-law of Dr. Francis M. and Marie-Louise Connery; fond sister of Dr. Kyle (Laurel) Galles, Kristen Galles, and Dr. Joseph Jr. (Carrie) Galles. Survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m. at Holy...
James Miles Shepherd Iii
Aug 6, 2010
James Miles Shepherd III, age 21.Accomplished and respected sailor, beloved son of James Miles II and Vicki Shepherd; loving brother of twin sister Sydney; fond grandson of Eugene and Joan Stunard and James Miles I and Gail Shepherd; dear nephew of Jonathan Shepherd, James (Laura) Kutill, Walter (Shelley) Stunard, E. Arthur (Sonja) Stunard, Irene Hylton, Wallace Stabach and Janis Farrington;...
Martin V. Munster
Jul 31, 2010
Martin V. Munster, age 79, U.S. Navy and Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Hickey for 53 years; loving father of Catherine (James)Hartnett, Patricia (James) Suszka, Sean and the late Martin Vincent Jr., cherished grandfather of James Hartnett, Margaret, Madeleine and James III, Suszka, brother of the late Rev. Thomas Munster, CM; son of the late Martin and...
Bois R. Caliendo
Jul 30, 2010
Bois R. Caliendo, age 87, born London, England, loving and devoted wife of the late Joseph M. Caliendo; beloved mother of Joseph Charles (Phyllis), (also former wife and mother of grandchildren, Donna) Caliendo, Valerie (Jonathan) Kotas and Vivian (John) Alden; grandmother of Athena, Michelle, Renee (Dennis) Sorin, Joseph Caliendo Sheahen, JosephChristopher, Paul, Olivia Caliendo Alden, Karen Kotas and Andrew Kotas;...
Kenneth G. Sullivan
Jul 29, 2010
Kenneth G. Sullivan, age 63, proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, member of the 82nd Airborne Division and Illinois Army National Guard, retired CPD with 34 years of service and member of the VFW Post 3579 and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians; loving husband of Karen (CPD) nee Hansen; dear father of Kenneth and Joseph...
Olga M.L. Seto
Jul 28, 2010
Olga M.L. Seto, age 85. Loving mother of Loxley (Daniel Zaba); grandmother of Stephen (Janine), and Duane (Holly) Esler. Great grandmother of seven. Visitation will be Friday July 30 2010, from 9 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Villa Scalabrini Nursing Home, 480 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake,Illinois 60164, 708-562-0040. For information 312-421-0936 Michalik Funeral...
Irene Ulicki
Jul 19, 2010
Irene Ulicki nee Opiela, age 86, dear wife of the late Ervin; loving mother of Judith (Brant) Faber, and James Ulicki. Visitation Thursday, at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60642, from 9 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St. (across from the funeral...
Paul D. Somerman
Jul 13, 2010
Paul D. Somerman, age 63, loving son of Shirley (the late William) Somerman, dear father of Benjamin and Sharon, brother of Gary (Nelly) Somerman, uncle of Nick and Grant, loving friend of Linda Fifield. Visitation Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 30 E. Superior, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. Donations may...
Laverne "Beetsie" Luberda
Jul 12, 2010
LaVerne "Beetsie" Luberda, nee Madro, beloved wife of the late john Luberda, dear mother of Patricia (the late Ely), loving grandmother of Marylou, Electra, and Joey (Annie), great-Grandmother of Damien, Darianne, Devanne, and Darren, fond sister of Ronnie (Bunny), Dolores (Eddie) and Martha. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Funeral Friday,...
Michael F. Britton
Jul 3, 2010
Michael F. Britton, 58 of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2010. He is the husband of Kathleen, nee Lewandowski, father of Sarah, Peter (Megan) and Marianne (Eric) Rasmussen; grandfather of Autumn; son-in-law of Richard and Evelyn Lewandowski. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Irene Britton. He worked at LaMarche Manufacturing for 37 years. He...
Richard J. Targos
Jun 28, 2010
Richard J. Targos, age 60. CPA and accounting controller at Magid Glove and Safety Company and held a U.S.G.A. handicap index of 7, father of Eric; brother of Ed (the late Bernadine), William (Mary), and the late Michael (Marilyn). Also survived by nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 P.M. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...


