JOHN ARNWINE
of Des Plaines

A memorial service for John (Greg) Arnwine, 45, of Des Plaines, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Eddies Restaurant in Arlington Heights. Mr. Arnwine died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. He will be cremated. He is survived by relatives and friends Susan Anderson, and the Arnwine, Stephens, Brock, Bryant, LoPiccolo and Kuehne families.

PATRICIA G. BOURKE
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Patricia G. Bourke, 68, of Elk Grove Village, was held on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at St. Julian Eymard Church. Visitation took place Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was at St. Michael Cemetery. Ms. Bourke was born in Milwaukee, Wis. She retired after 29 years as Dean of the Life Science and Health Services Department at Harper College. She was the first female division chairperson and the first female dean. She was a member of the Elk Grove Board of Health, the Board of Trustees of Alexian Brothers and the Board of Trustees of Northwest Community Hospital. She died on Nov. 26, 2006 at her home. Ms. Bourke is survived by her husband Jack W., her sons John (Lori Brueggemann and the late Kim), Jim (Toni) and David (Trish), daughter Catherine, grandchildren Ryan, Sean, Alec, Claire, Darren, Serena, Annie, and Grace, and brother Dan Murray. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice.

THOMAS V. CONNERY
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Thomas V. Connery, 88, of Elk Grove, took place on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation was on Friday, Nov. 14 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove. A prayer service took place before the service on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment was at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Mr. Connery was born in Chicago. He was worked at the Glenview Naval Air Station designing safety and survival equipment for all aviation aspects of the armed forces. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran of the Marine Corp. He was also a die-hard white sox fan. He died on Nov. 22 at his home. Mr. Connery is preceded in death by his wife Penny, his brother William and his sisters Marguerite Burkshire and Frances Lepper. He is survived by his sons Thomas (Kimberly), William (Diane), and Robert (Dawneen), daughters Mary (the late Bill) Linquist, Nancy Connery, Cathy (Jim) Hughes, and Maureen Connery, and his grandchildren Billy (Jenny) Linquist, Leanne (Tom) Furby, Tommy and Colleen Connery, Erin, Lauren, Billy, Connie, Jimmy, Brian Hughes, Shane, Katlyn, Courtney, and Austin Connery, as well as his great-grandchildren Lisa, Holly, Katie, and William. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

RICHARD P. COOPER, SR.
of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service for Richard P. Cooper, Sr., 82, of Rolling Meadows will be Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at Meadows Baptist Church in Rolling Meadows. Rev. Michael Green will officiate. Born Sept. 15, 1924 in Chicago, Dick went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Lexington Healthcare of Schaumburg following a massive stroke and a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Dick grew up in Chicago. He graduated from Senn High School where he excelled in sports and attended Northwestern University. He was an Army Veteran, serving with the 447th engineers in New Guinea during World War II. On Veteran's Day, to his great pleasure, he was honored for his years of service by the first graders of Virginia Lake School in Palatine. For almost 40 years, he worked at the Chicago brokerage firms Stone & Webster, Reynolds, and A.G. Becker, starting in the mailroom and ending up vice president of operations. After retiring from the brokerage business, Dick owned and operated Cooper's Sporting Goods, the dream of his life, from 1983-1993. Dick met his wife Erma in a church youth group at the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle. She was his helpmate and sweetheart through almost 60 years of marriage. Dick loved God and served his church, Meadows Baptist, faithfully in many capacities over the years. In addition to holding positions on the church board, he also sang in musical groups, directed the children's choir, and led the congregational singing. The sound of his beautiful tenor voice filled the air even up to his last days at Lexington Healthcare. He was also a talented athlete, playing football, basketball, and softball until he hung up his spikes at age 60. After that, he coached and managed many church and park district softball teams until his illness took over his life. Dick received numerous athletic honors, chief among them his induction into the Chicago 16" Softball Hall of Fame in 1997. Dick will be sorely missed by his family, friends, co-workers, and caretakers. Although it was difficult to say good-bye to him, we know that we will be reunited with him in heaven someday. Dick's life verses were proverbs 3:5 and 6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path." Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Agnes Cooper, his siblings, Leonard Cooper, Lester Cooper, and Mildred Hammer, his infant son, James Cooper, and many dear friends with whom he is now reunited. He is survived by his wife Erma, his children Nancy (Jim) Glonke, Donald Cooper, Richard (LuAnn) Cooper, Jr., and Ken (Jan) Cooper, and his four grandchildren Jim Glonke, Jenny Glonke, Matt Cooper, and Sarah Cooper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadows Baptist Church.

CHARLOTTE CZUPOWSKI
of Northbrook

A funeral service for Charlotte Wladyslawa Czupowski, 79, took place on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles and at Our Lady of the Brook. Interment will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday, Nov. 24 at the funeral home. Mrs. Czupowski was born on July 26, 1927 in Chicago. She worked as a bank teller and died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Her husbands Gregory Czupowski and Leonard Samczyk Sr., her parents Anna (nee Szczpaniak) and Casimer Gorecki and her siblings Elizabeth and Charles preceded her in death. Her children Leonard Samczyk Jr. and Linda (Robert) Kowalke; her grandchildren Luanne (Christopher) Kowalke-Reinwald, Lynette and Eric Kowalke; her great-grandchildren Lianna, Nathaniel and Logan; her siblings Rose, Harriet and Walter; many nieces and nephews and many friends survive her.

LINDA L. DYBZINSKI
of Palatine

A memorial visitation for Linda L. Dybzinski, 50, took place on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Palatine. Interment was private. Mrs. Dybzinski was born on Mar. 16, 1956 in Chicago. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 8. She is survived by her husband Norman E. Dybzinski; her parents Lorraine and Peter Jensen; her children Jamie Burra and Melanie (Doug) Chesny; her step-son Raymond (Molly Roudebush) Dybzinski; her step-grandchild Hazel; her siblings Robert (Delia) Jensen, James Jensen, Diana Christensen, and John (Jennifer) Jensen; her sister-in-law Barbara (James) Riant; and her nieces and nephews Justin and Casey Christensen, Jacob and Sarah Jensen, and Maya, Lydia, and Vivian Jensen. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of choice in Linda's name are appreciated.

LILLIAN E. ESSENBERG
Centenarian from Park Ridge

A funeral service for Lillian E. Essenberg nee Thealen, 100, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 29, with chapel prayers at 9:15 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines, followed at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Ransom Church in Niles. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the funeral home. Mrs. Essenberg was born on Sept. 9, 1906. She was a telephone clerk for Montgomery Wards until her retirement in 1971. She died on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006 in Chicago. Her husband Whitey preceded her in death. Her son George (the late Marilyn) Essenberg; her grandchildren Bill Essenberg, Jim (Noreen) Essenberg, Bob (Cindy) Essenberg; and her great-grandchildren Katie, Kristie, Brian, George and Jenny survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.

JOSEPH FAHEY
Medical Center Founder

A funeral service for Joseph Fahey, 87, was held on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Our Lady of Hope Church in Rosemont. Along with his brothers, Mr. Fahey helped create the Fahey Medical Center in Des Plaines. Mr. Fahey attended dental school at Loyola University in Chicago, and began practicing as a Lieutenant in the navy. Mr. Fahey was known as a deeply spiritual, intellectual, and philosophical person. He treasured his library that held hundreds of books. He was born on May 15, 1919 in Churchville, West Virginia, and died on Nov. 19 at his home in Park Ridge. Mr. Fahey was survived by his brother Martin (Donna) Fahey, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Mary Ellen Fahey, brothers Patrick (late Theresa), George (late Mildred), John (Victora), and Thomas Fahey, and sisters Margaret Fahey, and Mary Fahey. Memorials to the Rainbow Hospice in Park Ridge are appreciated.

MARIE GALL
of Niles

A funeral service for Marie Gall, 98, of Niles, took place on Monday, Nov. 27 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery. Ms. Gall was born on July 29, 1908 in Union Hill, Ill. She was a homemaker for her family. She died on Nov. 22, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Ruder and Emma (Lochner) Ruder. Ms. Gall is survived by her son Leroy (Karen) Gall, daughter Shirley (Gall) Wiltgen, and her 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

JAMES L. GOWIN
Machinist from Des Plaines

A funeral service for James L. Gowin, 85, took place on Monday, Nov. 27 at G. L. Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 26 at the funeral home. Mr. Gowin was born on Nov. 15, 1921 in McCreedy County, Mo. He worked for more than 40 years as a machinist with Contour Saw and died at home on Nov. 23, 2006. Three siblings preceded him in death. He is survived by Zola nee Larrabee, his wife of 54 years; his children Sylvia (Ron) Gaenzle and Gloria (Jon) Plushkis; his grandchildren Alyssa, Janea, Laura, Jessica, Brian, Daniel, Rebecca and Julia; and his siblings Irene (John) Bagby, Susie (the late Robert) Craig, Mary Alice (Lindsay) Henderson and Gladys (Less) Shull.

JOANNE HEINZ
Formerly of Arlington Hts.

Joanne Mary (nee Bergman) Heinz, 74, of Inverness, formerly of Arlington Hts., was partially brought to heaven on Monday, Nov. 13 after sixteen years battling cancer. Funeral mass was at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation was at Oehler Funeral Home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph B. Heinz for 50 years, giving mother of Joe (Kathy) Heinz, Jerry (JoAnne) Heinz, Mary (Rick) Daly, Suzanne Heinz, and Katie (Ted) Plunkett, and adoring "Grammy" of 12 grandchildren. Joanne was a St. James parishioner for 50 years. Faith and family were the guides by which she lived. We offer gratitude to God for the gift of Joanne. Memorials or donations gratefully accepted by St. James Catholic Church.

ARTHUR A. KNOTT
Army Veteran

Funeral services for Arthur A. Knott, 65, of Chicago took place yesterday at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles and St. Thecla Church in Chicago. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Mr. Knott was born Sept. 24, 1941. He was an executive vice president for a fastener company. He served in the Army and was a member of the Niles VFW Post 7712. He passed away on Friday, Nov. 17 at Regency Nursing Home. Mr. Knott is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethelyn (nee Abbott) Knott. He is survived by his wife Sally (nee Jankowski) Knott, his brother Terry (Rosalie) Knott, his nieces Karen Palasti, Susan Knott, and Kristen Knott, his nephews Michael Knott, Brian Knott, Jeffrey Knott, Mark Guziec, and Paul Guziec, and his friends Hector Rios and Stanley Blarowski.

EDWARD A. MCENEELY
Navy Veteran

A funeral service for Edward A. McEneely, 83, of Linn, Wis. took place on Saturday, Nov. 24 at St. Raymond Church in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held on Friday, Nov. 23 at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery. Mr. McEneely was born on May 21, 1923 in Chicago. He was a former resident of Mt. Prospect. He was a self-employed plumber and worked in the construction of Long John Silvers Restaurants. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the Ted Knusman Amvets Post. He died on Nov. 21, 2006 at his home. Mr. McEneely is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, his parents Thomas J. and Honora, and siblings Margaret Arnold, Mary Sherlock, Eileen Guimon, Thomas McEneely and Bernard McEneely. He is survived by his children Kevin (M'Lou), Nancy (Terrence) Grupe, Barry (Eileen), Joan, Brian (Naomi), Margaret Mary "Peg" (Patrick) Duquerte, and Thomas (Karina), his 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Walter Butt, and sister-in-law Patricia. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Aurora VNA of Wisconsin, Lake Geneva Hospice, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147.

HILDEGARD A. MEYER
of Arlington Heights

A funeral service for Hildegard A. Meyer, 98, of Arlington Heights took place on Monday, Nov. 27 at The Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. Visitation was held prior to the service at The Meadows Funeral Home. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Meyer was born on Aug. 21, 1908 in Arlington Heights. She was an accountant and the secretary for the Faith Lutheran Church. Mrs. Meyer is preceded in death by her parents Emil and Mathilda, husband Edwin H., and brother Oscar (the late Selma) Taege. She is survived by her children Doris Olson, Roger (Sally), Dale (Bobbie), and Glen (Nancy) Meyer, her seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and siblings Adele (the late Walter) Kroeber and Lorna (the late Rev. Frank) Wittmer. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice.

HAROLD T. NEWBERG
of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service for Harold T. Newberg, 91, of Rolling Meadows will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Visitation is tomorrow from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Mr. Newberg was born June 25, 1915 in Chicago. In 1955 he founded Newko Tool & Engineering Co. in Palatine. He passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21 at the Wealshire in Lincolnshire. He is preceded in death by his wives, Barbara (nee Cooley) and Marjorie (nee Kellstrom). He is survived by his children Kathy Gregornik, Janet Leathers, Mary Riddell (Dennis) Kennedy, Scott Riddell, and Lynne Riddell (Daniel) Schurr. He was grandfather of 12, great grandfather of five, and great great grandfather of one. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association.

KIRSTEN LAURA PONCHER
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral Mass for Kirsten Laura Poncher, 32, took place on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Miss Poncher was a graduate of Conant High School. She died on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at her home. Her parents Randy A. and Karen D. Poncher nee Jahnke, her siblings Patrick (Emily) and David Poncher, and her nieces and nephews Sam Poncher and Olivia Lenske survive her.

MINETTE B. RODER
of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Minette B. Roder, 90, of Des Plaines, took place on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 27 at Oehler Funeral Home. Burial was at St. Luke Cemetery. Ms. Roder was born on February 27, 1916 in Chicago. She was a retired school clerk for the Chicago Board of Education. She was a former member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Chicago and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Des Plaines. She died on Nov. 23, 2006. Mr. Roder is preceded in death by her brother Clarence and sister Edna Karst. Ms. Roder is survived by her son Edward "Tim" (Denise) Roder, and grandsons Timothy, Jeffrey and Michael.

FRANCES A. ROMO
of Arlington Hts.

A mass and chapel prayers for Frances A. Romo (nee Dadabo), 84, took place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation was the previous day. Mrs. Romo, a homemaker, was born in Chicago. She passed away Friday, Nov. 10 at Northwest Community Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her dear parents Nicholas and Marie Dadabo. She is survived by her beloved husband, Refugio Romo, her loving children Gilbert (Jayne) Romo, Paul (Sandy) Romo, Mark (Nanette) Romo, Susan (James) Pastore, Barbara Leverso, and Elizabeth Romo, cherished grandchildren Christine, John, Nick, Ben, Matthew, Amy, Jimmy, Ann Marie, Pierce, Cole, and great grandchildren Sean, Heather and Taylor. In lieu of flowers donations to Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Rd. in Wheeling. Funeral arrangements made by Grove Memorial Chapel.

PAUL R. SALLEY
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Paul R. Salley, 60, of Elk Grove Village, took place on Monday, Nov. 27 at St. Julian Eymard Church. Visitation was on Sunday, Nov. 26 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery. Mr. Salley was a retired worker of Ameritech and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Elks. He is preceded in death by his sister Katherine Muncy and his grandparents. Mr. Salley is survived by his wife Patricia, children Paul and Robert, parents Raymond and Mary, sister Karol, brother Raymond (Monika) Salamowicz, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

ANDREW B. SCARNATO
of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Andrew Benjamin Scarnato, 98, of Des Plaines, will be held on Friday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. from Ryan Parke Funeral Home to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Mr. Scarnato owned Ladny Motor Service, a tucking company, was a master wine maker, and a tool and die maker. He was also a member and usher at St. Paul of the Cross Church. He passed away on Nov. 25, 2006 at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife Verney M., daughter Mildred (Frank) DiMartino, and siblings Louis and Emma. Mr. Scarnato is survived by his children Mary Ann (the late Simone "Sam") Vivirito, Dolores "Dee" (Gerald) Resnick, and Jennifer (Steven) Fenill, grandchildren Joan, Susan, Michelle, Kimberly, Andrea, Dina, Annette and Anthony, great-grandchildren Angela, Michael, Christina, Amanda, Robert, Michael, Emily, Megan and Michel, expected great-great grandson Benjamin, and siblings Thomas and Ida.

JOSEPH W. WADE
Navy Veteran

A memorial Mass for Joseph W. Wade, 68, took place on Monday, Nov. 27, at St. Theresa Church in Palatine, preceded by a memorial visitation. Internment was at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Mr. Wade was born on Nov. 28, 1937. He served in the United States Navy and died on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. His wife Pam; his children Lynne (Michael) Burkeen, Joseph (Elizabeth) Wade III and Michael (Jennifer) Wade; and his grandchildren Matthew, Jensen, Andrew, Joey, Ben, Connor and Madelyn survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 are appreciated. Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine made funeral arrangements.