Marian Bergquist
Mother, grandmother

Marian S. Bergquist of Des Plaines died Friday, Sept. 8 at 84. She married the late G. William, and they raised Phyllis (Donald) Ross, Mark (Betsy) and Corrine (Robert) Bachar. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Greta, Phillip, Siri, Daniel, Ellen and Peter. Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 14 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road in Park Ridge. Her funeral began at 10 a.m. today (Friday) at First Presbyterian Church of Des Plaines, 1755 E. Howard. Mrs. Bergquist will be buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.

LILLIAN R. CARLSON
25-year resident Of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service for Lillian R. Carlson (nee Muka), 89, took place on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Inurnment was private at Acacia Park Mausoleum in Chicago. Visitation preceded the service. Mrs. Carlson was born in Chicago, lived in Rolling Meadows for 25 years, and moved to Lindenhurst eight years ago. She was a charter member of the Community Church of Rolling Meadows and a member of the Order of Eastern Star at the Arlington Heights Masonic Lodge. She died on Sept. 4, 2006, at Victory Memorial Hospital East in Waukegan. Her husband Harold F. and her son Robert A. (JoAnn) Carlson preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Donald L. (Wilma J.) Carlson and Karen A. (James) Prickett; her brothers John (June) and Leon Muka; her grandchildren Donald L. Jr. (Debra), Jeffery T. (Erin), Patricia S. and Brian R. Carlson, Sheryl (David) Fonner, Jeremy (Katie) Kalinowicz, Julie L. (Joseph) Amore and James W. Prickett; and 13 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Grove Memorial Chapel made funeral arrangements.

ROBERT J. CHRISTIANSEN
Of Niles

A funeral for Robert J. Christiansen, 82, took place on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Visitation was on Thursday, Sept. 7. Mr Christiansen worked as a bricklayer for many years and was a member of Bricklayers Union Lo. 21 for 57 years. He was an army veteran and a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He is survived by his wife Eleanore; children Nancy (Stephen) Karlov, Carol (Jim) Pavlak, and Craig Christiansen; brother Lowell (Barbara) Christiansen; and sister Janet Crowe.

PETER JAMES CLEARY
Loved the railroads

Peter James Cleary, 74, of Scottsdale, AZ, and formerly of Des Plaines, Illinois passed on September 6, 2006. Services are private. He is survived by his son, Richard, Daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren Rene, James, Jana and Megan. He is also survived by his step-children Peter, Gretchen, Michael and Paul Ruhl and their immediate and extended families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, daughter Cathy, parents Peter and Myrine Cleary and his brother Robert ³Duke² Cleary. Too short a time was given to this gentle giant and he will be missed by all. A life long railroad aficionado, donations can be made to the Chicago Northwestern Historical Society. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ.

Thomas Evans
Minister of care

Thomas J. Evans died Tuesday, Sept. 5 in his Des Plaines home. Born Aug. 22, 1924 in Chicago, he moved to Des Plaines in 1959. He spent 58 years with his wife, Elaine (nee Kratky), and they raised Susan E. Evans and Kathy (Gerry) Tolzien. He was also survived by his grandchildren, Sarah, Nick and Jon. He was preceded in death by four siblings. Mr. Evans was an employee of Honeywell. Mass was celebrated Saturday, Sept. 9 at Stephen Church, where he long served as minister of care.

James Kelly
Father and grandfather

James Robert Kelly died Aug. 31 at his Des Plaines home after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1939 in Chicago to the late Robert John and Mildred Kelly. His siblings were Daren (Dave) Sutherland and Linda Sak. Devoted to his family, he also spent his time as a glazer in the glass industry. He is survived by his daughters, Donna (Craig) Minkley and Colleen (Bernard) Hirschbine of Des Plaines; grandchildren Danielle, Teagan, Leanne, Connor, Ainslie, Victoria, Timothy, Alexis, Krysta, Vincent and Alyssa; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were Saturday, Sept. 9; interment was private.

MAGDALENA LAMBRECHT
Of Inverness

Born in Yugoslavia in 1911, Magdalena (nee Janko) Lambrecht, 95, passed away at her daughter¹s home on Sept. 7, surrounded by family. A visitation for Mrs. Lambrecht was conducted Friday, Sept. 8, at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Palatine. Funeral services began at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 9, and were followed by an 11 a.m. Mass at Holy Family Church, Inverness. She was interred at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. Mrs. Lambrecht is survived by her children Nikolaus (Elizabeth) Lambrecht, Elizabeth (Andreas) Marter, and Barbara (John) Felts. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

DOMENICO MANGIARDI
Book Binder

A funeral service for Domenico Mangiardi, 96, of Niles, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles at 9:15 a.m. and St. Paul of the Cross Church at 10 a.m. Entombment will be at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 15 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Mr. Mangiardi was born on Mar. 30, 1910. He worked in publishing and died at Ballard Nursing Home on Saturday, Sept. 9. His wife Maria Rosa, nee Rosi and his parents Bruno and Maria Concetta (nee Tucci) Mangiardi preceded him in death. His children Concetta, Bruno (Amanda), Vito (Rebecca) and Rosalba Mangiardi; his grandchildren Paul Dominic Mangiardi, Adrean, Dominic, Jason, Justin, Adrianna, Catrina, Angelica and Mario; and his siblings Egidio (Maria) Mangiardi and Maria Ierulli survive him.

JOHN A. MEYERS
Of Niles

A funeral Mass for John A. Meyers, 79, took place on Thursday, Sept. 7, at St. Brebeuf Church in Niles. Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles Mr Meyers was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office. He also served in the army. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Meyers (nee Muno); children Jack Meyers, Jill (Jim) Chrobak, Jan (Jeff) Perchess and Jean (Frank) Doyle; grandchildren Jamie, Michele and Matt; sister Helen (Ted) Dutkanych and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings Barbara (the late John) Felmeth, Lynn (the late Lou) Zini and Dick Meyers. He was the son of the late John A. Meyers and the late Marie Meyers (nee Heckenbach). Interment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Home For Boys & Girls on 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago.

KATHLEEN L. MILLER
Of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service for Kathleen L. Miller (nee Boubal), 60, formerly of Rolling Meadows, will be held tomorrow (Thursday), at 10 a.m. in Rolling Meadows Funeral Home . Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home, 3615 Kirchoff Road. She died Sept . 8 in St. Mary¹s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She lived in Deer River, Minnesota in recent years. Surviving are her husband, Larry; children David (Renee) and Steve Miller; grandchildren Megan, Leigh Ann, Jake, and Max Miller; her mother, Nessie Mueller; and siblings Diane (Ernest) Caccitolo, and William (Bette) Boubal. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward, and her father, Edward Boubal. Memorials are requested to the Thyca Medullary Thyroid Cancer Research Fund, P.O. Box 1545,. New York, NY 10159.

MARGARET J. NIEDERKORN
Of Niles

A funeral Mass for Margaret J. Niederkorn, 72, took place Thursday, Sept. 7, at St. Catherine Laboure in Glenview. Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. She is survived by her children Mary nee Bruno Hilgart, Joe Niederkorn, Jack Niederkorn, Mike (Susan) Niederkorn and Margie Niederkorn; grandchildren Joe (Jenenc), Bill (Brandy), Jim, Jenifer, Kelly, Sean and Kevin; siblings Ann (late Tom) O¹Halley and Tom (late Peggy) Wright; and many nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Wright and the late Margaret nee Doherty Wright. Internment was at the Maryhill Cemetery in Niles.

CARL PEEPER
46 years in Elk Grove

Carl F. Peeper died Sept. 9, 2006 at Alexian Bros. Medical Center. He was born 82 years ago in Arlington, Wis. Mr. Peeper spent his years with IBEW Local 134, the Lions Club of Elk Grove Village and the Elk Grove Senior Center. He also spent many with his wife, the late Ruth H. (nee Homan). He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl. He is survived by a son, Bruce A. (Nancie Boland) and daughter, Donna Jean (Fred) Lechowicz; brothers Vern (Ione), George and William and sister Pearl Anderson; grandchildren Emily and Brian (Becky) Peeper and great-grandchildren Aaron and Jasmine. Visitation is Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. His funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 14.

DONALD F. SAKALIS
Of Des Plaines

A funeral for Donald F. Sakalis, 78, took place on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Visitation was open shortly before the service at G.L. Funeral Home. Mr Sakalis worked as a funeral director for many years at Weinstein. He was also a member of the 773 local union. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Rosemary; children Donald (Paula) Sakalis Jr., Jeffrey Sakalis, John Sakalis, and Patrice (late John) Piechur; grandchildren Christina, Daniel, Dirk, Justin, Matthew, and Michael; and great grandchild Madison. He was preceded in death by his sister Sophie Best. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association and the American Heart Association.

Walter Slywka
Des Plaines trucker

Visitation for Walter Slywka, a longtime Des Plaines resident, will be from 4-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Severino¹s River Woods Funeral Chapel, 205 S. River Road in Des Plaines. The funeral will begin at 10 a.m. the following day, with interment at Maryhill. Born July 13, 1946 in Germany, Mr. Slywka died Sunday, Sept. 10. He was raised and educated in Chicago before beginning a career as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane L. (Sherman), son Joey, father Mykola and brother Michael. He is survived by sons Bradley (Jenny) Garcia and Christopher; daughter Lynn (Robert) Karlsky; mother, Maria; eight grandchildren and another brother, George (Virginia) of Las Vegas.

MARION D. STOJEK
Of Chicago

A funeral Mass for Marion D. Stojek, 60, took place on Thursday, Aug. 31 at St. Constance Church. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation was on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Stojek was born in Germany on Feb. 28, 1946. He worked as a manager in manufacturing and died on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006 at Resurrection Pavillion Nursing Center. His mother, Helen Stojek nee Robak, preceded him in death. His father Marian Stojek and his sister Elizabeth Stojak survive him. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home made funeral arrangements.

GERTRUDE TEDDER
Of Arlington Heights

A graveside service and internment for Gertrude Tedder (nee Johnson), 92, took place Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Mt. Emblem Cemetery Grand in Elmhurst. She is survived by her nephews Al (Maureen) and Roger (Judy) Carlsen; grand-nephews Jim (Mary) and Josh Carlsen. She was preceded in death by her husband William and her parents Otto and Helga Johnson.

EARL E. WEISS
Construction Worker

A graveside funeral service for Earl E. Weiss, 59, of Niles, was held Sept. 11 in Ridgewood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. A construction worker and a military veteran, he died Sept . 7. Surviving are siblings Richard of Laguna Beach, CA, and Julie (John) Koessler; and nieces Hadley and Taylor.

ADELINE C. ZARECKI
Of Park Ridge

A funeral Mass for Adeline C. Zarecki (nee Krzemie), 84, took place on Saturday, Sept. 9, at St. Emily Church. Interment was at St Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday, Sept. 8, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mrs. Zarecki was born in Chicago on Oct. 29, 1921. She worked as a homemaker and died on Monday, Sept. 4 in Park Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Zarecki; her siblings Bruno Krzemien, Estelle Rudnick, John (Rose) Krzemien, Felicia Kopulos and Chester (Victoria) Krzemienski; and her parents Karl Krzemien and Bernice (nee Trojan) Krzemien. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Daley, her nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.