Katherine E. Bianco
A funeral Mass for Katherine E. Bianco (nee Lewis), 71, a 17-year resident
of Des Plaines, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Zachary Church,
Des Plaines.
Born Dec.18, 1926, in New York, she died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at
home. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
A homemaker, she was a member of St.Zachary Rosary and Altar Society
and the Goldenaires.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Sam Bianco; sons, Barry
(Sherry) Bianco, Brian Bianco and Gerry (Jean) Bianco; brothers, Albert
(Norma) Lewis and John (Eileen) Lewis; five grandchildren; and many loving
relatives.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home,
745 Graceland, Des Plaines.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
For information, (847) 699-9003.
Earl John Bonovich
Prayers for Earl John Bonovich, 49, of Hanover Park, formerly of Northbrook,
will be said at 9 a.m. Wednesday, at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S.Milwaukee
Ave. (two blocks south of Dundee Road), Wheeling.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
at St.Catherine Laboure Church, Glenview.
Born April 12, 1949, in Chicago, he died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at his
home. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
Mr.Bonovich worked as a steel fabricator for Inter-Mid of Bensenville.
Survivors include his wife, Wendy (nee Norris); son, John David Bonovich;
daughters, Mallary and Elizabeth Bonovich; parents, Earl and Catherine
Bonovich of Northbrook; brothers, Robert (Joyce) of Oak Lawn and Jerome
(Rebecca) of Buffalo Grove; and sisters, Kathryn Willis of Zion, Patricia
(Alfred) Olsen of Roselle and Carol Bonovich of Mount Prospect.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evanston Northwestern
Health Services, 5215 Old Orchard, Suite 700, Skokie, IL 60077.
For information, (847) 537-6600.
George V. Burger
A memorial service for George V. Burger, 71, of Elgin, will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at First Congregational Church UCC, Elgin. The Revs.Donald
Schmidt and Lois Bucher will officiate.
Born Jan. 22, 1927, in Woodstock, the son of Irwin L.and Nettie Burger,
he died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, at his home. Burial will be private in Bluff
City Cemetery.
After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Dr. Burger
graduated from Beloit College Summa Cum Laude, and received his MS degree
from the University of California. He taught at a California junior college
for two years before studying for and earning his Ph.D.in wildlife management
fromthe
University of Wisconsin. He then went on to assist private landowners in
seven midwestern states with wildlifemanagement programs, and became the
manager of wildlife management for Remington Arms Company, stationed at
Remington Farms in Maryland. In 1966, he moved to Elgin to become the general
manager of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation in East Dundee, retiring
in 1992. He authored more than 100 technical and popular articles and a
book, all on wildlife conservation and management. He was an editor for
numerous symposia and other proceedings. He was the first editor of the
quarterly Wildlife Society Bulletin. Dr. Burger was awarded a Wisconsin
Alumni Research Foundation Fellowship, honorary membership in the Wildlife
Society (TWS) `in recognition of high professional achievement,' an honorary
membership in the north central section of TWS' 1992 Professional Award
of Merit For Lifetime Dedication to Wildlife Conservation, and a Kane County
Board Certificate of Recognition.
Dr.Burger was a member of the First Congregational Church of Elgin,
a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a member of the Wildlife Society and past president
of the Illinois Chapter, a member of the American Fisheries Society and
the North American Gamebird Assocition and past president of the Illinois
section. He was also a member-at-large of the Izaak Walton League of America,
a member of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, serving on
its board of directors, and the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
He served for nearly 20 years on the Kane County Regional Planning Commission
and was past vice-chairman.Dr.Burger served on the Illinois Nature Preserves
Commission, of which he was a former secretary,and served on the Suface
Mining Reclamation Council, the City of Elgin Beautification Commission
and it's Parks and Reclamation Task Force.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannine, whom he married June 23, 1949;
three daughters, Suzanne (James) Campbell of Woodstock, Christine (Gary)
Rice of Sutton, Mass.and Nancy Smith of Denver, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers
James W. Crites Sr.
Funeral services for James W. Crites Sr.,73, of Lake Villa for the
past five years, formerly of Mundelein, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd., 410 E. Belvidere Road,
Grayslake, with the Rev. Lisle J. Kauffman of Calvary Presbyterian Church,
Round Lake, officiating.
Born April 1, 1925, in Summersville, W.V., he passed away Thursday,
Aug. 6, 1998, at his home. Interment will follow the services in Windridge
Cemetery, 7014 Rawson Bridge Road, Cary.
Mr.Crites was a member of the AARP, Roofers Association Union Local
#11 of Chicago. He retired in 1983 after working the majority of his life
in the roofing industry.
He leaves his wife, Barbara (nee Marks), whom he married Aug. 14, 1959,
in Hollywood, Fla.; four daughters, Lisa (Michael) Bandurski of Lake Villa,
Sharon Anderson of Glenville, W.V., Vicki (Don) Headley of Readsville,
Ohio and Judy Crites of Parkersburg, W.V.; son, James W. Crites Jr. of
Paddock Lake, Wis.; stepson, Joseph (Bea) McCortney of Huntington Beach,
Calif.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers; and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Linda Crites
in infancy and Brenda in 1996; and two brothers, Wilford and Marvin.
Friends of family may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral
chapel.
For information, (847) 223-8122.
Kenneth W. Ghionzoli
Prayers for Kenneth W. Ghionzoli, 60, of Schaumburg, will be said at
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W.Golf Road,
Schaumburg. Mass will follow at 10 a.m., at the Church of the Holy
Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg.
Born Dec.17, 1937, in Chicago, he died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998. Burial
will be in St.Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.
Mr.Ghionzoli had worked for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
of Chicago for 37 years.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ghionzoli (nee O'Leary); son,
Anthony (Judith) Ghionzoli; daughter, Cheryl Ghionzoli (Sandy Gardner);
grandson, Vincent; brother, Dick (Claudina) Ghionzoli; sisters, Coral Trybus,
Sr.Carol Ghionzoli and Lynn (Dean) Hackett; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 882-5580.
Loretta J. Gundlach
Prayers for Loretta J. Gundlach, 63, of South Barrington, will be said
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E.Northwest Hwy.,
Palatine. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. at HolyFamily Church, 2515
W.Palatine Road, Inverness.
Born July 17, 1935, in Chicago, she died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at home.Entombment
will be in St.
Michael the Archangel Mausoleum.
She was the wife of the late Raymond; mother of Robert, Joseph (Kari),
Gerard (Vicki), Patricia, Susan (Wesley) Prokop and Donna (Donald) Catanese;
sister of Raymond (Janet) and the late Rita Branham; grandmother of seven;
daughter of Stella (late Joseph) Magiera.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 359-8020.
Dorothy H. Heublein
Services for Dorothy H. Heublein (nee Downs), 96, of Round Lake, will
be held at 1 p.m. today, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd.,410
E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. The Rev. Raymond Skriba of St.Joseph
Catholic Church in Round Lake will officiate.
Born April 4, 1902, in South Dakota, she died Thursday, April 6, 1998,
at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center, Lake Villa. Interment will be
private, in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.
Mrs. Heublein had been a resident of Round Lake for almost 60 years.The
eldest of 12 children, she had moved to Chicago after graduation and was
employed for many years by Illinois Bell Telephone, retiring as a supervisor.
She was a tireless volunteer for many years in the area and received the
Senior Citizen of theYear award in 1986 from the Lake County Seniors Council.
Survivors include her sister, Constance Burk of Pennsylvania; brother,
William Downs of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband,Otto Hueblein of Chicago,
in 1973.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m.
today, atthe funeral home.
For information, (847) 223-8122.
Fred Hohmeier
A funeral Mass for Fred Hohmeier, 75, of Des Plaines, will be celebrated
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Raymond Church, Elmhurst Road (Route 83) and
Lincoln Street, Mount Prospect.
Born March 27, 1923, inChicago, he died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in Des
Plaines. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Mr.Hohmeier had been a purchasing agent for Maher Lumber in Wood Dale.
He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Hohmeier; loving father
of Joseph (Mary) Hohmeier, David (Lisa) Hohmeier and Mary Hohmeier; devoted
grandfather of five; and dear brother of Florence Zimmerman and the late
Jerry Hohmeier.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at Friedrichs Funeral Home,
320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect, and from 9
a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the church.
For information, (847) 255-7800.
Burnell D. `Bud' Hudlow
Services for Burnell D. `Bud' Hudlow, 79, of Naperville, will be held
at 10 a.m. today, at Beidelman Kunsch Funeral Home, 117 W. Van Buren, Naperville.
Born June 14, 1919, in Eaton County,Mich., he died Sunday, Aug. 2,
1998, at Gray Bruce Hospital, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. Interment will
be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Ind.
A resident of Naperville since 1967, Mr. Hudlow was retired after 38
1/2 years with Swift & Company.
He was a 52-year member of the Samaritan Lodge A.F. & a.m. #105
in Marion, a member of the Althea Chapter of the Eastern Star #206 in Naperville,
and a member of the Euclide Lodge #65 A.F. & a.m. in Naperville.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Hudlow (nee Wiley); sons, Robert
(Shilora) Hudlow of Bloomingdale and Richard (Lynn) Hudlow of Atlanta,
Ga.; daughter, Suzan (James) Cameron of Toronto, Canada; and grandchildren,
David, Blair and Jennifer Cameron, and Dawn, Shannen and Lauren Withers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leno and Alva (nee Phillips)
Hudlow; brother, Burton Hudlow; and sister, Maxine Blue.
Memorials in Mr.Hudlow's name may be madeto the American Heart Association,
208 S. LaSalle St., Suite #900, Chicago, IL 60604.
For information, (630) 355-0264.
Vincent W. Kurgan
Services for Vincent W. Kurgan, 80, of Mount Prospect, will be held
at 8 p.m. today, at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect.
Born Sept. 27, 1917, in Beaver Dam, Wis., he died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998,
at Hampton Nursing Home in Niles. Interment will be private.
A retired truck driver for L.C.L. Transportation Company, he was an
Army veteran of World War II and a member of Teamsters Local #705.
He was the husband of Evelyn P. (nee Plennert); uncle of Lawrence (Sharon)
Kellar of Michigan, James P. Plennert of Providence, R.I., Arlene (Bruce)
Fisher of Westford, Mass., Michael Kurgan of Albuquerque, N.M. and Janet
Montgomery of Sonoma, Calif.; and brother-in-law of Frank J. (the late
Marion) Plennert of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Marie T. Plennert.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association of America,
6 N.Michigan Ave.,Chicago, IL 60602.
For information, (847) 394-2336.
Ida `Louise' Lightbody
Services for Ida `Louise' Lightbody, 68, of Mundelein, will be held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave., Libertyville.
Born Oct.29, 1998, in Libertyville, she passed away suddenly, Thursday,
Aug. 6, 1998, at her home. Interment will follow the services, in Highland
MemorialPark.
Miss Lightbody had formerly lived in Libertyville for many years. She
was a 1947 graduate of Libertyville High School and a member of the United
Methodist Church in Libertyville.A former employee of Marshall Fields in
thefood service department, she was soon to retire from the food service
department of Condell Medical Center.
Surviving are her brother, William (Jo Ann) Lightbody of Crystal Lake;
sisters, Mary Helen Moist of Mundelein, Mabel Sutton of Kenosha, Wis.,
Charlene (Orin) Hapke and Paulette (Charles) Peters, both of Libertyville,
Dorothy `Bibs' (Bud) Miller of Mundelein, Alice (Francis) Driggers of Wallace,
S.C., Frances Inman of Zion, Margaret (Thomas) Bowieof Ingleside and Nancy
(Robert) Remeika of Buena Park, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Lightbody;
and brother, Bob Lightbody.
Friends of the family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral
home.
Memorial contributions in Miss Lightbody's name may be made to Save-A-Pet,
31664 N.Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.
For information, (847) 362-3009.
Marianne `Mimi' Lischett
Marianne `Mimi' Lischett (nee Marshall), 46, of Arlington Heights,
a homemaker, PTA and Scout leader, and wife of Northbrook Deputy Police
Chief Warren J. Lischett, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at home after a
long illness.Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with prayers
at 7:30 p.m., at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest
Hwy., Arlington Heights.
Requiem Eucharist will be at 11 a.m. onWednesday, at St.Simon's Episcopal
Church, 717 West Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights.
Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights.
Born May 8, 1952, in Glendale, N.Y., Mrs.Lischett was a 35-year resident
of Arlington Heights. Her community work symbolized the true meaning of
volunteerism, and included serving as a PTA leaderat Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary
School, and Cub Scout den leader and member of the Arlington Heights Cub
Scout Pack 169, both for more than 10 years. She was president of the Olive
School PTA from 1994 to 1995, and held several other officer positions
including first vice president, secretary and district council representative.
She also served as hospitality and membership chairperson for several years
and taught certified baby-sitting courses.In addition, she was a district
PTA board representative for Thomas Middle School. She received many PTA
honors and awards, including the Distinguished Service Scroll, the Book
of Recognition and the Lifetime Membership Award. A 35-year communicant
of St.Simon's Episcopal Church, she was a former vice president and secretary
of the Episcopal Church Women's Club, a member of the Altar Guild and a
Sunday School teacher.
She graduated from Arlington Heights High School and attended Southern
Illinois University. She worked as an executive secretary at Kraft, Inc.in
Glenviewfor five years in the late 1970s before retiring to become a full-time
homemaker and mother.
In addition to her husband of 25 years, she is survived by two sons,
Jeffrey Marshall Lischett, a sophomore at Miami University in Ohio and
James Warren Lischett, an eighth-grader at Thomas Middle School; her parents,
George and Marian Marshall of Arlington Heights; two brothers, George J.
(Pat) Marshall of Schenectady, N.Y. and Kenneth H. (Joyce) Marshall of
Honesdale, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to a memorial
scholarship fund being established to benefit her sons and other school-age
children whose parent dies.Memorials may be made to the Mimi Lischett Memorial
Scholarship Fund, c/o M. Welsh, 2314 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago,
IL 60614.
For information, (847) 253-5423.
Marybeth Monaghen, 36, of Streamwood, died Saturday, Aug. 8. Arrangements
were made by Countryside Funeral Home, Streamwood/Schaumburg, (630/847)
289-8054.
Michael H. O'Connell
Mass of Christian Burial for Michael H. O'Connell, 71, of Mundelein,
will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Fremont Center.
Born Jan.5, 1927, in Chicago, he died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at the
Governor's Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Barrington. Interment
will follow the Mass of Christian Burial in St.Mary's Cemetery.
Mr. O'Connell served in the military from 1944 to 1967 and retired
from the Army as a major. He served our country during World War II, the
Korean War and the Vietnam War as a member of the Corps of Engineers.
He retired from G.S.A. in 1987; he was assistant building manager for
the Federal Building in Chicago, past chairman of the board of the Federal
Employees Credit Union, past commander of VFW Post #7191 in Mundelein and
a member of the Tilden Tech.Alumni Association.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (nee Martinek); two sons, Michael
B. (Michele) of Waukegan and Mark H. (Ann) of Johnsburg; and two grandchildren,
Michael B. and Rebecca A. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Austin.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Kristan Funeral Home,
P.C., 219 W. Maple Ave.
(Route 176), Mundelein.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. Mary's Building Fund, 22333
W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL 60060, would be appreciated.
For information,(847) 566-8020.
Donald E. Ortlieb, 76, of Hanover Park, died Friday, July 31.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Carol Stream, (630) 510-0044.
Muriel `Isobel' Quarrie
Funeral services for Muriel `Isobel' Quarrie, 73, of Carpentersville,
will be heldat 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main
St.,West Dundee.
Born June 27, 1925, in Toronto, Calif.,the daughter of Thomas and Ellen
Ford, she died Saturday, Aug.
8, 1998, at Vencor Hospital in Sycamore. Burial will be in Dundee Township
Cemetery East, East Dundee.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Alex, they married on Jan.
12, 1946; her son, Thomas of McHenry; one daughter, Grace (Earl) Katzel
of Elgin; grandchildren, Bryan (Sarah) Katzel, Sarah Quarrie, Steve Katzel
and Erik Quarrie; and a sister, Lucille Joerger of Northlake.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 426-3436.
Gus J. Ritter
Funeral services for Gus J. Ritter, 88, of Woodstock, will be held
at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock.
Born April 23, 1910, in Belvidere, the son of Herman and Josephine
(nee Cronke) Ritter, he died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at his home. Interment
will be in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock.
Mr.Ritter graduated from Belvidere High School in 1928. He was an agent
for Prudential Insurance for 33 years.
He had a long career in public service having served on the Woodstock
Public Grade School Board from 1951 to 1956, then the Woodstock City Council
from 1961 to 1965, and the County Board from 1982 to 1986. He was a life
member of Harvard Moose Lodge #1289. He was a licensed private pilot and
a lifelong model railroad enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Ritter of Woodstock; two sons, Rex
(Reenie) Ritter of Harvard and Gary (Lillian) Ritter of Woodstock; two
daughters, Barbara (Chuck) Abbott of Palatine and Sharon (Pete) Rogers
of Eustis, Fla.; ten grandchildren, Jeff (Sheryl) Abbott, Laurie Beth (Jeff)
Butte, Wade (Anne Lou) Rogers, Greg Rogers, Darrel (Sheryl) Rogers,
Elizabeth Ritter, Alyson Ritter, Melisa Ritter, Jason Ritter and Brant
Ritter; and four great-grandchildren, Zackery Abbott, Rebecca Abbott, Bria
Rogers and Brian Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Christine
Ritter; an infant grandson, David Ritter; four sisters, Advina May, Caroline,
Anabelle and Darlene; and a brother, Laverne Ritter.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin
and Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave.,Woodstock, and from 10 a.m.
until the time of services Tuesday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Northern Illinois
Center for Cancer Care, or the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois.
For information, (815) 338-1710.
Thomasine A. Sabino
Funeral services for Thomasine `Tommye' A. Sabino (nee Knapik), 72,
a resident of Naperville since 1988, will be held at 1 p.m. today, at Friedrich-Jones
Funeral Home, 44 S.Mill St., Naperville.
Born Feb.21, 1926, in Chicago, she died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at Edward
Hospital, Naperville. Interment will bein St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.
Mrs. Sabino was raised on the northwest side of Chicago, where she
attended Taft High School. She married her husband, Rocco, in November
of 1946. She lived in Chicago before moving to Naperville in 1988.
Mrs.Sabino enjoyed spending her winters in Dunedin Beach, Fla.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Rocco Sabino of Naperville;
six grandchildren, Mary Kay (Jim) Kennedy of San Mateo, Calif., Barbara
(Dave) Hejna of Naperville, Paula Sabino of Chicago, Thomas Sabino of Chicago,
Michael (Linda) Sabino of Elmhurst and Laura Sabino of Chicago; two grandchildren,
Michael and Amanda Sabino; two sisters, Eveleen Hintz of Chana, Ill.and
Patricia Petersen of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Helen Knapik and
a sister, Helene Hartman.
She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. today,
at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Sabino's name may be made to
the Scleraderma Foundation.
For information, (630) 355-0213.
Alice V. Schenke
Services for Alice V. Schenke (nee Lindwall), 88, of Wheeling, will
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington
Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights.
The Rev. Dave Patterson will officiate.
Born Nov. 19, 1909, in Chicago, she died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at
her home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights.
Survivors include her husband, George Schenke; children, Carol (Gino)
DeMarchi, Arthur (Jean) Prochnow and Patricia (Robert) Spilky; 10 grandchildren;
and 16 great-grandchildren.She is also survived by her sister, Betty Martin.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11
a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 253-0168.
Nancy M. Wallentin
Services for Nancy M. Wallentin (nee Padar), 69, of Wheeling, formerly
of Mount Prospect, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Glueckert Funeral
Home, Ltd.,1520 N.Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine
Road), Arlington Heights.The Rev.Robert Warren will officiate.
Born April 25, 1929, in Chicago, she died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, at
Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village. Burial will be in Mount
Emblem Cemetery.
A homemaker, Mrs.Wallentin was a member of Arlington Heights Evangelical
Free Church whereshe formerly belonged to the choir. Previously she
was a longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Mount Prospect, and
she was also a former volunteer at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington
Heights.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan (John) Michelberger; sons, James
(Faye) and John (Janice) Wallentin; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamie May
and Theresa Wallentin; brothers, James (Durell) and Gerald (Marie) Padar;
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W.Wallentin.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Arthritis Foundation, 303
E. Wacker Drive, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60601.
For information, (847) 253-0168.
Elvira T. Wiertz
Services for Elvira T. Wiertz, 86, of Round Lake Park, will be held
at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 420 N. Greenwood Drive,
Round Lake Park, IL 60073. Pastor Robert Meiselwitz will officiate.
Born Sept. 2, 1911, in Chicago, she passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998,
at Victory Lake Health Care Center, Lindenhurst. Interment will follow
the services, in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Libertyville.
Mrs. Wiertz had madeher home in Round Lake Park for more than 50 years.
A superb cook and baker, who entertained on numerous festive occasions,
she was also an avid bowler and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Round
Lake Park, where she was past treasurer of the Ladies Aid for 30 years.
Mrs.Wiertz leaves her daughter, Barbara (Harold) Dammann of Round Lake
Beach; brother, Edward Ploner of Anaheim, Calif.; and cherished niece,
Patricia (Donald) Pilger of Mundelein.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wiertz, in 1985; and
daughter, Darlene Wiertz, in 1984.
Friends of the family may visit from 10 a.m. until the time of services
at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the church.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, Ltd., Grayslake.
For information, (847) 223-8122.
Geneva Wilson
Services for Geneva Wilson, 92, of Elgin, will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S.State St., Elgin.Rev. Raymond T.
Exum will officiate.
Born Jan.22, 1906, in Florence Station, Ky.,the daughter of James and
Molly Heflin, she died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at Sherman West Court. Burial
willbe in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.
A resident of Elgin for the past 42 years, she was a private duty nurse
before retiring and a member of the Crystal Lake Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter, Sue (Charles) Cerasa of Elgin; four
grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents;husband, Edward in 1990; daughter,
Carolyn Veihl; two sisters; and two brothers.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
For information, (847) 741-8800.
John G. Wuich
Prayers for John G. Wuich, 71, of Carpentersville, will be said at
9:15 a.m. Tuesday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee.
Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St.Monica Church in Carpentersville.
The Rev. L. Thomas Risley will officiate.
Born July 22, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Michael and Manda Wuich,
Mr. Wuich died Saturday, Aug.8, 1998, at home. Burial will be in Dundee
Township Cemetery East, East Dundee.
He was a 32-year resident of the Carpentersville area; a Navy veteran
of World War II; a member of St. Monica Church of Carpentersville; and
a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #73 of Chicago.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Loretta Myers Wuich, whom he
married Feb. 12, 1949; his sons, Joseph (Patti) of Lake in the Hills, John
(Patty) of Huntley, Jim of Chicago and Jeff (Julie) of Dayton, Ohio; his
daughters, Barb Scholle of Kirkland and Mary Beth (Jerry) Lawrence of Beaufort,
N.C.; 14 grandchildren; his brother, Luke of Amboy, Ill.; and his sisters,
Mary Isaacson of Poplar Grove and Annie West of Mount Vernon.
He was preceded in death by his parents and threebrothers, Alex, Joseph
and Michael.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the Great Lakes Hospice.
For information, (847) 426-3436. |
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