Sophie Bartnicki
Comittal services for Sophie Bartnicki, 88, of St.Charles, formerly
of Chicago, will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, at St.Adalbert Cemetery, Niles.
Born Aug.19, 1909, in Chicago, she died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at
Pine View Care Center, St.Charles.
She is survived by two daughters, Joan A. (Chester) Onopa of Chicago
and Ruth I. (Nicholas) DiSilvestro of Norridge; a son, John W.Bartnicki
of St.Charles; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and her sisterin-law,
Anne Vavra of Pittsville, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her parents,Alex and Anna Paszynski; three
brothers, Stanley, Michael and Bruno Paszynski; and her daughterin-law,
Frances Bartnicki.
Arrangements were made by Yurs Funeral Home, St.Charles.
For information, (630) 584-0060.
Judi A.Bennorth
Prayers for Judi A.Bennorth (nee Kardos), 52, a resident of Elk Grove
Village for 26 years, will be said at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, at Grove Memorial
Chapel, 1199 S.Arlington Heights Rd. (three blockssouth of Biesterfield
Rd.),Elk Grove Village.
Mass will follow at 10 a.m.at Queen of the Rosary Church, 680 W.Elk
Grove Blvd.,Elk Grove Village.
Born in Chicago, she died Friday, July 3, 1998, at home.Interment will
be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Formerly employed with the Elk Grove Park District, she was former
president ofP.T.A. of Marshall School and former camp leader of Campfire
Girls.
Survivors include her husband, David R.Bennorth; daughters, Juli Marie
(Daniel) Hammershoy and Jennifer Anne Bennorth; mother, Marie Kardos (nee
Paternoster); brother, Larry (Kathi) Kardos; sister, Sandy (Frank) Orlandino;
grandson, David J.Hammershoy; and brother-in-law, Roger D.
(Barbara) Bennorth.
She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Kardos.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral chapel.
Please omit flowers.
Memorials made to Alexian Brothers Hospice House, are appreciated.
For information, (847) 640-0566.
Jack W.Brown
Services for Jack W.Brown, 93, of Wildwood, will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Ltd., 410 E.Belvidere
Road, Grayslake.
Born Nov.2, 1904, in the county of York, England, he passed away Saturday,
July 4, 1998, at St.Therese Medical Center in Waukegan.Interment will follow
the services in Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Mr.
Brown was an amateur radiooperator.He was a member of the Happy Seniors
of Round Lake and a former member of Lake County RACES.
He is survived by a son, Ronald (Cheryl) Brown of Lake Villa; stepson,
Robert (Patricia) Friedle of Isanti, Minn.;two granddaughters, Danielle
and Christina Friedle; and a sister.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 1990.
The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel Wednesday from
6 to 9 p.m.
For information, (847) 223-8122.
Raymond J.Buhrow
Services for Raymond J.Buhrow, 90, of East Dundee, will be held at
10:30 a.m.Wednesday, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, East Dundee.The Rev.William
P.Yonker will officiate.
Born May 30, 1908, in Dundee,to Charles and Anna (nee Frier) Buhrow,
he died Sunday, July 5, 1998, at Heritage Manor, Elgin.Burial will be in
Dundee Township Cemetery, East Dundee.
A resident of Dundee all his life, Mr.Buhrow was also a lifelong member
of Immanuel Lutheran Church, East Dundee, where he served on many committees
and was a member of the Immanuel Men'sClub.In addition, he was formerly
a member of the Immanuel Lutheran School board for 25 years and a former
basketball coach for many years at the school.
He had worked for Haeger Potteries, Inc.for 42 years, retiring on June
30, 1972, and was also the former basketball coach for the Haeger Potteries
basketball team.For 20 years Mr. Buhrow also served as a trustee for the
Village of East Dundee, and for many years was a volunteer at Sherman Hospital
and Heritage Manor.
Surviving are his sons, David R. (Elaine) and Ralph (Diane) Buhrow,
both of East Dundee; daughter, Kathryn (Charles) Harp of Lake Villa; granddaughters,
Debra (David) Swanson, Gail (Dale) Streeter, Tamara (Peter) Nilsen, Jennifer
(Allen) Tamburrino and Dorene Harp; grandsons, Thomas (Carolyn) Buhrow,
Michael (Renee) Buhrow, David J.Buhrow and Christopher (Nicole) Harp; 10
great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry Buhrow of Janesville, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Edna E.Buhrow (nee
Tarnow) on March 7, 1995.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W.Main St.,West Dundee, and from
9:30 a.m.until the time of services at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday, at the church.
Please omit flowers.Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran
Church 2000 Program Fund.
For information, (847) 426-3436.
Dorothy L.Casey
Funeral services for Dorothy L. Casey, 85, of Monticello, Wis.,formerly
of Libertyville,will be held at 11 a.m.today, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home,
Ltd.,120 W.Park Ave.,Libertyville, with theRev.
Lynne E.Stefanowski of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Born May 3, 1913, in Chicago, she passed away Wednesday, July 1, 1998.Interment
will follow the services, in Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville.
Mrs.Casey had been an active member of the First Presbyterian Church
in Libertyville and was also a member of the Crazy EightsCard Club.
Survivors include her son, John Casey of Monticello, Wis.;and seven
cousins, Lois Emery of Northbrook, Charles (Ruth) Treptow of Milledgeville,
Ga.,Lucille Nicholls of San Antonio, Texas, Albert Kinder of Tucson, Ariz.,Jane
Allert of Bandera, Texas, Louise Carll of McCamey, Texas and Peggy Brown
of Taft, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward R.Casey, on July 2,
1983; and by her daughter, Jane Casey-Pertz on Oct.14, 1990.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Libertyville,
or to the Lakeside Cemetery Renovation Fund, in her name.
For information, (847) 362-3009.
Devon M.Cotie
Funeral services for Devon M. Cotie, 19, a lifelong resident of West
Chicago, will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday, at Norris-Walen Funeral Home,
132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington/Geneva Road), West Chicago.
Born Aug.15, 1978, in St.Charles, he passed away suddenly due to a
truck accident in Vermilion County, Ill.Burial will be in Glen Oak Cemetery,
West Chicago.
For the summer, Devon was employed by Bash Pepper Roofing in Champaign.He
was attending Parkland Community College there, working toward his degree
in biology.For the past two years, he had been a member of the National
Guard Unit in Elgin.He was a 1996 graduate of Elgin High School, where
he had been the captain of the wrestling team in his senior year.
He is survived by his parents, Gary and Jane Cotie of West Chicago;
his brother, Brandon of West Chicago; and grandparents, Russell and Helen
Cotie of West Chicago and Ruby Simmons of Glen Ellyn.
He was the nephew of Russell (Jeanne) Cotie Jr.of Geneva, Reid (Margo)
Simmons of Wheaton, Craig (Kitty) Simmons of Effingham, Ill.,Robin Fraser
of West Chicago and Darrell (Chris) Cotie of Roselle; boyfriend of Janel
Gomez of Elgin; and cousin of many.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Glenn Simmons in November
1989.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Contributions in Devon's memory may be made to Lincoln Challenge of
Rantoul, Ill.
For information, (630) 231-0060.
Lorraine M.Davis (nee Stroh)
Lorraine M.Davis (nee Stroh), 67, of Itasca, died Friday, July 3.Arrangements
were made by The Oaks Funeral Home, Itasca, (630) 250-8588.
Sandra S.DeFalco
Prayers for Sandra S.DeFalco (nee Ehrhard) will begin at 9 a.m.Tuesday
at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W.Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle
Road), Roselle, with a chapel service at 10 a.m.
She was the beloved wife of Mauro DeFalco; devoted mother of Patrick
and Teri Hurless and stepmother of Amy (Chris) Conlon, Marcy (Doug) Sthrom
and Daniel (Christine) DeFalco; loving daughter of Betty (nee Hansen) andthe
late Charles Ehrhard; dear sister of Janice (Patrick) Keane, Jill (Steve)
Warrenfeltz, Charles (Chris), William (Madeline), James (Denise) and John
Ehrhard; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 3to 9 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, Skokie,
Ill, would be appreciated.
For information, (630) 889-1700.
Melvin E.Faber
Services for Melvin E.Faber, 63, of Roselle, will be held at 10 a.m.Tuesday,
at Martin Funeral Home, 333 S.Roselle Road, Roselle.
Born Oct.22, 1934, in Summerville, Mass.,he died Friday, July 3, 1998,
at home.Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin.
Survivors include his daughter, Tiffany (Tom) Dixon of Schaumburg;
and granddaughter, Aubrey Dixon.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
For information, (630) 529-5751.
Bonita `Bonnie' Franzen
Memorial services for Bonita `Bonnie' Franzen, 66, of West Dundee,
will be held at11 a.m.
Wednesday, at St.Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church, 36w957 Highland
Ave.,Elgin.The Rev.Thomas A.
Atamian will officiate.
Born Feb.12, 1932, in Chicago, the daughter of Wylbur and Thordes Cazel,
she died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in her home.Burial will be private in
Little Woods Cemetery, Wayne.
Mrs.Franzen had been a resident of Elgin for more than 25 years before
moving to West Dundee two years ago.She was well-known throughout the area
as an artist and teacher of art.She was a member of St.Hugh of Lincoln
Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard; two sons, Eric (Cynthia) Franzen
of LeRoy, Ill.and Adam Franzen (fiancee, Bianca) of Elgin; two grandchildren,
Lindsey and Alexander; her mother, of Florida; and three brothers, Wylbur
(Viola) Cazel of Boca Raton, Fla.,Jack (Jane) Cazel of Prospect Heights
and Thomas (Sherri) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S.State St., Elgin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.
For information, (847) 741-8800.
Norma C. Haven
A memorial service and reception for Norman C. Haven, 90, will be held
at 2 p.m.Wednesday,at The Little Home Church by the Wayside, United Church
of Christ, Wayne, Ill.
Mrs.Haven died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at St.Vincent Hospital in Carmel,
Ind.
She is survived by her husband, Charles C.Haven; daughter, Jean Adams;
granddaughter, Cindy Anne Buckner; grandson, John R. Adams; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be directed to The Little Home Church, P.O. Box
123, Wayne, IL 60184.
Laura Heintz
Services for Laura Heintz, 68, of Schaumburg, will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W.Golf Road, Schaumburg.
Born Nov.13, 1930, in Chicago, she died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in
Chicago.Burial will be in St.Joseph Cemetery.
She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J.Heintz; loving mother
of Donald R. (Babette) Heintz and Jackie Legan; devoted grandmother of
Evan, Kristie and Donny Heintz, and Karen and Nicole Legan; and dear friend
of Leo Ceroni.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at thefuneral home.
For information, (847) 882-5580.
Richard Hoving Sr.
Richard Hoving Sr., 71, of Elmhurst, died Saturday, July 4.Arrangements
were made by Knollcrest Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 932-1500.
Edward D.Lagerstrom
Services for Edward D. Lagerstrom, 70, of Elgin, will be held at 1
p.m.Tuesday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St.,Elgin.The Rev.Harold
Ross will officiate.
Born April 25, 1928,in Roselle, the son of Edward E.and Rocele Schultz
Lagerstrom, he died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at home.Burial will be in Bluff
City Cemetery.
A resident of Elgin most of his life, he was employed by the City of
Elgin as a policeman for 29 years, retiring as Deputy Chief.He was then
a partner in B & L Rod and Gun Shop and Pied Piper Tobacco Shop in
Elgin, until 1994.He was a veteran serving in the Army Air Corp and a member
of Calvary Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Watson Lagerstrom; sons, Steven M.
(Linda) Lagerstrom of Eaton, Colo.and Michael (Rhonda) Lagerstrom of Gilberts;
five grandchildren; and sister, Donna (Vernon) Hopp of Elgin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, David and Douglas Lagerstrom;
and sister, Ferne Lois Lagerstrom.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
For information, (847) 741-8800.
Silvia H.Lauver
Services for Silvia H.Lauver, 38, of West Chicago, will be held at
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, atNorris-Walen Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St. (one block
north of Washington/Geneva Road), West Chicago.The Rev.David Haley will
officiate.
Born Aug.13, 1959, in Germany, she passed away suddenly Thursday, July
2, 1998, at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield.Burial will be in Germany.
Mrs.Lauver had resided in West Chicago for the past two years.She was
formerly employed at the Family Style Laundry in West Chicago.
Survivors include her husband, Chris Lauver; daughters, Sabrina and
Elanie, at home; sons, Toby and Chris Jr.,at home; parents, Horst and Emmi
Fenske of Stuttgart, Germany; sisters, Heide and Dogmar Fenske, both of
Germany; and brothers, Ralph and Detteff Fenske, also of Germany.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m.until the time of services at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, at the funeral home.
For information, (630) 231-0060.
Harold G. LeRoy
Harold G. LeRoy, 84, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, died June
14, 1998, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center.Arrangements were made by
Michaels Funeral Home, (847) 891-2900.
Oscar O. Maierhofer
Services for Oscar O.Maierhofer, 84, will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday,
at St.Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive, Arlington Heights.
Born May 4, 1914, in Skokie, he died Friday, July 3, 1998, at the Lutheran
Home for the Aged.Entombment will be in Memory Gardens.
Mr.Maierhofer was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his wife, Edna Maierhofer (nee Meyer); daughters, Judy
(Donald) Filipp and Joanne (Carl) Stefanik; grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley
and Collin Filipp, and Kristin and Kara Stefanik; sisters, Alice (Harold)
Bornhoff, Lorraine Peters, Evelyn (Elmer) Sanders and Mildred Carnehl;
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers; and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m.
today, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E.Northwest Highway,
Arlington Heights.He will also lie in state from 10 a.m.until the time
of services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the church.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
For information, (847) 253-5423.
Bernice M.Maskalunas (nee Shimalius)
Bernice M.Maskalunas (nee Shimalius), 85, of Long Grove, died Saturday,
July 4. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel, Buffalo
Grove, (847) 215-6656.
Don R.Miller
Funeral services for Don R. Miller, 72, of Lake Zurich, formerly a
31-year resident ofDes Plaines, will be held at 9:15 a.m.Wednesday, Friedrichs
Funeral Home, 320 W.Central Road at Northwest Hwy.,Mount Prospect, followed
by a 10 a.m.Mass at St. Zachary Church.
Born Nov.8, 1925, in Milton, Pa., he died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at
his home.Interment will be in Maryhill Cemetery.
Self-employed as a tool and die designer, Mr.Miller was the owner of
Don Miller Designs.He was active in both the Cub and Boy Scouts, and he
also coached Midget football and Little League.He was an Air Force veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve (nee Grempke) Miller; sons, Michael
(Dianne), Kevin (Rae Beth) and the late Keith Miller; daughter, Dawn Miller;
grandchildren, Tracy, Dustan, Amanda, Bryce, Sara and Joshua Jennings;
brothers, David, Alan and the late George Miller; and sister, Nancy Miller.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
For information, (847) 255-7800.
Nancy L. O'Brien
A special memorial gathering for the family, friends and business associates
of Nancy L.O'Brien (nee Duerr), 48, of Palatine, will be held from 6:30
to 8 p.m.Sunday, July 12, at the Forest Grove Athletic Club, 1760 N.Hicks
Road, Palatine.
Born Nov.4, 1949, to M.Loretta (nee Osoleng) Duerr and F.Charles Duerr,
she died Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington
Heights.
Nancy graduated from Warren Township High School in Gurnee as valedictorian
in 1967.She later graduated with honors, and as a member of Phi BetaKappa,
from the University of Texas at Austin in 1971, with a bachelor of arts
degree in psychology.
In 1978 she earned her MBA from DePaul University.
Nancy worked in banking, mortgage banking and the financial industry
for more than 25 years.Most recently, during her first year with Morgan
Stanley Dean Witter in Rolling Meadows, she was one of their top sales
executives.She served as an officer and board member for many years with
the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) and was also a member
of the National Networking for Sales Professionals (NNSP).
Nancy loved being outdoors, playing golf and tennis, and was an active
member of the Forest Grove Athletic Club in Palatine.
She is survived by her mother, M. Loretta Duerr of Grayslake; her sister,
Joanne L. (Larry Wolfe) Duerr of Austin; her much-loved cousins, Tressa,
Gerald, Aaron and Scott Glassman; and her aunts, Charlotte M.Hinton of
Chicago and Helen D. McKechnie of Elmwood.
She was predeceased by her father, F.Charles Duerr.
The Nancy L.O'Brien Memorial Fund has been established with St. Paul
Federal Bank, 3901 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
Ltd., Grayslake.
For information, (847) 223-8122.
Karen L. Robinson
Services for Karen L.Robinson, 43, of Warrenville, will be held at
noon today, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S.Mill St.,Naperville.
Born Sept.7, 1954, in Portage, Wis.,she died Friday, July 3, 1998,
at Central DuPage Hospital after a long battle with anorexia nervosa.
Interment will be in Warrenville Cemetery.
Among her special interests, Karen enjoyed making crafts and was an
avid reader.
Surviving are her husband, Bill Robinson; brothers, Elton (Gladys)
Ellis of Briggsville, Wis.,and Arnold (Denise) Ellis of Wisconsin Rapids,
Wis.;sister, Anita Ellis of Madison, Wis.;stepmother, Lucy Ellis of Portage;
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Loraine Ellis.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.until the time of services at noon today,
at the funeral home.
Memorials made to the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
Association would be greatly appreciated.
For information, (630) 355-0213.
Christine M.Schmitt
A funeral Mass for Christine M.
Schmitt (nee Clarke), 50, of Mount Prospect, formerlyof Des Plaines
and Chicago, will be celebrated at 10 a.m.Tuesday, at St.Emily Church.
Born Sept.9, 1947, in Chicago, she died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at
home.
Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Mrs.Schmitt was a supervisor in the return department of Bantam Doubleday
Dell Publishing Group in Des Plaines for 12 years.
Survivors include her husband, William J.Schmitt of Mount Prospect;
son, Thomas R. (Sheila) Schmitt of Ripley, Ill.;daughter, Lisa M.Schmitt
of Mount Prospect; grandchildren, Ridgeway Schmitt of Ripley, Stephanie
Johnston of MountProspect, and Brian Johnston of Mount Prospect; mother,
Donna Clarke of Des Plaines; brothers, Frank (Cathie) Clarke of Lombard
and Thomas (Debbie) Clarke of Des Plaines; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death byher father, Frank Clarke.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at Oehler Funeral Home,
555 Lee St.,Des Plaines.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the American Cancer Society would
be appreciated.
For information, (847) 824-5155.
Louis R.Schurr
Prayers for Louis R.Schurr, 86, of Buffalo Grove, will be said at 9:30
a.m.Tuesday, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 195 N.Buffalo Grove Rd. (two blocks
north of Lake-Cook Rd.), Buffalo Grove.Mass will follow at 10 a.m.at St.Mary
Church, Buffalo Grove.
Born in Chicago, Mr.Schurr died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Claremont
Nursing Home.Interment will be in St.Mary Cemetery.
He was the beloved brother of Helen C.Schurr and Annette (Edward) Schubert
and the late Hilda (Alfred) Carlson, Frieda Schurr, Louise Schurr, Gertrude
Schurr, Marie Schurr and Margaret Andrew; and loving uncle of many nieces,
nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until the time of prayers Tuesday,
at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 215-6656.
Frances J.Simetz
Services for Frances J.Simetz, 81, of Palatine, will be held at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, at Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church, 1331 N.Belmont,
Arlington Heights.
Born July 12, 1916, in Chicago, she died Thursday, July 2, 1998, at
Northwest Continuing Care, Arlington Heights.Burial will be in Randhill
Park, Palatine.
Mrs.Simetz was a retired executive secretary in the field of banking
and real estate.She was also a member ofthe Arlington Heights Evangelical
Free Church for 25 years.
Survivors include her sons, Edward (Hou Li-Chu) Simetz of Berkeley,
Calif.,and Greg Simetz of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C.Simetz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Indigenous Environmental
Network, P.O. Box 485, Bemidji, MN 56619.
Arrangements were made by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, Palatine.
For information, (847) 358-7411.
Otto J.Stegemann
A funeral Mass for Otto J. Stegemann of Inverness will be celebrated
at 10 a.m.Wednesday, at St.
Theresa Catholic Church, Palatine.
Born in 1928, he died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at home.Burial will be
in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Mr.Stegemann came to Chicago from Bonn, Germany, in 1953, with his
wife, Hedwig, and their three children.That same year he began what became
his lifelong career at General Exhibits and Displays, Inc.Starting as a
machinist, he worked his way up into positions of increasing responsibility
with the company.
Over time, his enthusiasm, attention to detail, and dedication, led
to his appointment as executive vice president of the company.As his reputation
grew, he laid the foundation for what was to become one of the premier
museumand tradeshow exhibit builders in the world.In 1984 he purchased
the business and became sole owner and chief executive officer.
Bringing his sons into the business, he moved the company to a much
larger facility where the business steadily grew.Otto Stegemann and General
Exhibits and Displays became synonymous.Otto's handshake was more binding
than any contract.
Mr.Stegemann's legacy includes museums all over the world.His projects
included many exhibits at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, the
Smithsonian Museum of Air and Space, the Hong Kong Museum, the Saudi Arabian
Museum of Science and Technology, and the Motorola Corporate Museum, to
name just a few.His last three projects, the Long Beach Aquarium, the Petronais
Museum of Technology in Kuala Lumpur, and the Motorola Beijing Museum,
were just completed this past Spring.
He is survived by his wife, Hedwig Stegemann (nee Boeckmann); sons,
Fred (Kathy), Gerhard (Theresa) and George (Ellen); daughter, Christel
(Philip) Kedzie; grandchildren, Erik (Charissa), Mark, Heida, Bridget,
Alex, Noreen, Stephen, Karl and Emily; and sisters, Agnes (Theo) Czok of
Chicago, Hedwig Dernac and Anna Stegemann.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Georg Stegemann of Germany;
and sister, Maria Stegemann of Germany.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E.Northwest Highway, Palatine.
Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, 1550 N.Northwest Highway,
Suite #220, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
For information, (847) 359-8020.
Hilda Sweet Wilson
A memorial Mass for Hilda Sweet Wilson, 87, of St.Charles, will be
celebrated at 10 a.m.Tuesday, at St.
Patrick's Church, 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, with Fr.Joseph B.Linster
officiating.
Born April 25, 1911, in New Vienna, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and
Anna (nee Hageman) Oberbrockling, she died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Delnor
Community Hospital, Geneva.
Burial will be in Whitney Cemetery, St.Charles.
Hilda had made her home in St. Charles for the past 41 years.She retired
from Colson's Department Store in St.Charles after 31 years of service
to generations of children.She was very knowledgeable concerning the childrens
department and was very helpful, especially to mothers, in choosing just
the right size or color of clothing.Hilda was also a devoted Cubs fan.
She is survived by her children, Tom (Nanci) Sweet of St.Charles and
Nancy (Ed) Roehling of Litchfield Park, Ariz.;her beloved grandchildren,
Julie Sweet of Woodridge, Patti (Eliot) Kaufman of Golden, Colo., Tom (Debbie)
Sweet of St.Charles, Susan (Frank) Buysse of Bellevue, Wash.,Sandy Roehling
of Redlands, Calif.and Steve Roehling of Tempe, Ariz.;two great-grandsons,
Jacob and Thomas; her sisters, Silvia Biehl of Monticello, Iowa, Clara
Leigh of Dyersville, Iowa and Alice Kinister of Milwaukee, Wis.;and brother,
Leonard Oberbrockling of Odgen, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Sweet; a brother, Gilbert
Oberbroeckling; and her sister, Loretta Lucas.
Contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church (address listed above).
Arrangements were made by Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St.,St.Charles.
For information, (630) 584-2000 or www.Norris FH.com
Rueben L.Wucki
Services for Rueben L.Wucki, 62, of Gilberts, formerly of Carpentersville,
will be held at 11:30 a.m.Tuesday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W.
Main St.,West Dundee.
Born July 15, 1935, in Marshfield, Wis.,he died Saturday, July 4, 1998,
at Provena St.Joseph Hospital, Elgin.Burial will be in River Valley Memorial
Gardens, West Dundee.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley A.Wucki (nee Jungers),
whom he married July 16, 1955; sons, Michael (Jeanie) Wucki of Genoa and
Robert (Dawn) Wucki of Marengo; daughters, Michelle Wucki of Gilberts and
Robin (Michael) Elston of South Elgin; mother, Emma Wucki (nee Perner)
of Babcock, Wis.;brothers, Roger and Ronald Wucki, both of Babcock; and
11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Wucki.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 426-3436. |
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