Posted Friday, January 30, 2009
Dolly E. Baumgartner
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Dolly E. Baumgartner (nee Hatfield), 77, will take place on Friday, Jan. 30, at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Interment will be private. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 29 at the funeral home. Mrs. Baumgartner was born on June 23, 1931 in Matewan, W. Va. She died on Jan. 27, 2009 at her home. Her husband Walter preceded her in death. Her son John (Sandra) survives her.
Peter H. Bosi
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral mass for Peter H. Bosi was celebrated Jan. 22 in St. Alphonsus Church, Prospect Hts. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements were by Matz Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect. Surviving are his widow, Madeline O. (nee Hanks); children Harold (Nancy), Ronald (Pat), Lorene, and Philip; and grandchildren Don (Mary Pat), Jeffery, Ted, Max, and Peter.
Dorothy Jean Cosentino
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral Mass for Dorothy Jean Cosentino, 63, took place Saturday, Jan. 17 at St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 16 at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Cosentino was born on Jan. 31, 1945 in Chicago. She died on Jan. 14, 2009 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights. Her husband Michael Fitzgibbons and her children Blake (fiancée Angela Kiddoo) Cosentino, Suzie Cosentino, Nina (Lorenz) Burkert, and Christian (Meral) Cosentino survive her.
Maria Dabek
Of Harwood Heights
A funeral service for Maria Dabek of Harwood Heights was held Jan. 21 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles and at Hyacinth Basilica with interment following at Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation was held at Skaja Terrace. Dabek was born in Romania on Feb. 25, 1918 and died at home in Harwood Heights on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. She was 90 years old. Dabek was the proprietor of a gift shop. Dabek is survived by her daughter Teresa (Robert Kraphl) Dabek, grandchildren; Luke, Anna and Elizabeth Dabek, nieces Irena and Agata Dabek and nephews; Adam, Wojciech, Pawel and Piotr Dabek. She was preceded in death by her husband Wladyslaw, brothers Josef and Eugenlusz Tressenberg and her parents Eugenlusz and Anna Tressenberg.
Ethel M. Fanslow
A funeral service for Ethel M. Fanslow, 95, was held Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Swan Lake Chapel of Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines. Ms. Fanslow is survived by children Bonnie (Jack) Weiss and Darlene (Don) Borgwardt, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Oehler Funeral Home.
Richard J. "Dick" Greenwood
Formerly of Schaumburg
A funeral service for Richard J. "Dick" Greenwood, 80, of West Dundee, will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at St. Marcelline Church in Schaumburg. Entombment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was at Ahlgrim and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services in Schaumburg on Tuesday, Jan. 27. His wife Angela (nee Vaccarello) and his children Gail (Timothy) Brown, Colleen (Jeff) Johnsen, and Terese (George) Carey survive him.
Frank "Xavier" Guarderas
Of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Frank "Xavier" Guarderas, 53 will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Mary's Church. Interment will be private. Visitation is today (Friday), Jan. 30 at Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapel in Des Plaines. Mr. Guarderas died on Jan. 24, 2009 at Hospice of the Ark. His parents Luis and Francisca survive him.
Charles John Guthrie
U.S. Navy Lieutenant in WWII
A funeral service for Charles John Guthrie, 85, of Mt. Prospect took place Thursday, Jan. 22, at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation preceded and followed the service. A second service will be later in Brookfield, Wisc. Mr. Guthrie was born on Oct. 7, 1923 in Mukwonago, Wisc. He died on Jan. 14 at home. His daughter Cynthia Ann and his son Charles John Guthrie Jr. preceded him in death. His wife of 60 years, Mary Elizabeth (nee Britton) and his son-in-law Rev. Charles Hoffacker survive him.
Dorcas J. Hanson
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Dorcas J. "Dee" Hanson, 83, of Arlington Heights, was held Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Chapel of St. John at the Lutheran Home. Visitation took place prior to the service. Interment was held privately. Ms. Hanson was born March 24, 1925. She passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 at her home in Luther Village. She is survived by children John (Susan) Hanson and Christine Felten, grandchildren Bill Felton and Tom Hanson and nieces and nephews Bruce Waters, Rick Waters and Judy Grunke. She is preceded in death by husband William L.
Karl-Heinz Hoppe
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Karl-Heinz Hoppe, 71, of Des Plaines, was held Saturday, Jan. 24, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Visitation took place prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was held privately. Mr. Hoppe was born Jan. 12, 1938 in Germany. He passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in Arlington Heights. He is survived by wife Erika, son Steven K., daughter Monika A. Hoefling, grandchildren Erik, Cory and Clara, siblings Siegfried (Renate), Peter (Judy), Hannelore (Lothar) Preiss and Marianne (late Uwe) Bade. He was preceded in death by brother Gerhardt.
Patricia M. Jensen
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Patricia M. Jensen, 73, took place Monday, Jan. 26 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Interment was private. Visitation preceded the service. Mrs. Jensen was born in Chicago. She died on Jan. 22, 2009. Her husband of 55 years, Walter J., preceded her in death. Her children David (Tish) Jensen and Julie (Jim) Horler survive her.
Dorothy Johns
Of Mt. Prospect
A memorial service for Dorothy Johns (nee McDade), 86, will take place Saturday, Jan. 31 at First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights. Visitation was Saturday, Jan. 24 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Johns was born on Feb. 11, 1922 in Collins, Iowa. She died on Jan. 22, 2009 at home. Her husband Robert S. Johns and her children Robert L. (M. Denise Ward) Johns, Marcia (Anthony) Horvath, and Rebecca (Harold) Keen survive her.
Richard B. Laibly, Sr.
Des Plaines Resident
Richard B. Laibly, Sr., of Des Plaines, formerly of Park Ridge, longtime Compilation Manager for Sears Roebuck Catalogue, passed away peacefully January 9, 2009.
Cherished husband of 60 years Patricia (nee Wilson). Beloved father of Richard B., Jr.; Arthur W. (Aurora); and Thomas B. Laibly.
Proud grandfather of Richard J. and Austin; great-grandfather of Brayton.
Brother of Arthur A. (Joan) and the later Bertolet. Son of the late Arthur C. and Imogene.
Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. at St. Martin Episcopal Church, 1095 Thacker/Dempster, Des Plaines, IL.
In lieu of flowers. donations may be made in his name to The Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org or St. Joseph Indian School of Chamberlin, SD www.stjo.org.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.
Yolanda J. Leone
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Yolanda J. Leone, 78, took place Monday, Jan. 26 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation preceded the service at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. She was born on Nov. 6, 1930. She died on Jan. 22, 2009 at Holy Family Health Center. Her father Michele Leone preceded her in death. Her mother Rose Marie Brigilio survives her.
Anthony G. Leva
Of Wonder Lake
A memorial Mass for Anthony G. Leva, 67, took place Monday, Jan. 26 at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment was private. Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 25 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mr. Leva was born on Jan. 28, 1941 in Chicago. He died on Jan. 22, 2009. His wife Nancy R. (nee Miller) and his children Kelli (Kenneth P.) Such and Kimberley (Bill) Harisis survive him.
Allan J. Madoch
Des Plainesite
A funeral service for Allan J. Madoch, 86, of Des Plaines, was held Friday, Jan. 23 in Oehler Funeral Home Chapel, 2099 Miner St. Burial followed in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Hts. A native of Chicago, he died Jan. 21 in Lutheran General Hospital. Surviving are his widow, Ruth (nee Wessel); children Dr. Terry (Jeanne) Madoch, and Craig (Pitsa); grandchildren Lara (Chad) Martin, Shannon (Jake) Ballinger, Kelly (David) Braun, and Jason and Kristen Madoch; and great-grand-daughter Danielle Olivia Ballinger.
John J. Nimrod
Former State Senator
John J. Nimrod, former Illinois state senator, solar power advocate, and leader in Assyrian refugee organizations, died Jan. 4 in Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview. He was 86 years old. A protégé of former Gov. Richard Ogilvie, he was administrative assistant to Ogilvie when the latter was Cook County Board president. He later was assistant director of Ogilvie's successful 1968 campaign for governor. He was a Republican committeeman and Niles Township supervisor, and was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1972, serving until 1982. He served the 4th district, which included Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Rosemont, and Niles. While a senator, he sponsored bills to change the state's workers compensation rules, revise the state mental health code, and encourage the use of solar power. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University after serving in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and later in the Korean War. He was a former president of the Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy: children John, Joseph, Lizbeth, and Naomi Dickinson; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. His funeral was private. A memorial service is being planned.
Lee T. Purcell
Of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Lee T. Purcell, 78, took place Saturday, Jan. 17, at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 16, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Purcell died on Jan. 13, 2009. His wife Darlene (nee Maierhofer) and his children Lee Ann, Jeff (Marilyn), Jenny (John) Gratys, Tony (Sonia), Teri, and Lisa (Michael) White survive him.
John M. Rzeczkowski
Of Des Plaines
A memorial service for John M. Rzeczkowski, 85, of Des Plaines will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at Oehler Funeral Home. Visitation took place prior to the service. Interment was held privately. Mr. Rzeczkowski was born July 7, 1923 in Chicago. He passed away on Jan. 16, 2009 in Des Plaines. He is survived by wife Dorothy, daughters Mary Catherine (Douglas) Orrin and Susan (Brian) Lutz, grandchildren Alisa, Ann, Natalie and Emily and many nieces and nephews.
Deborah S. Smith
Formerly of Palatine
A funeral service for Deborah S. Smith, 53, formerly of Palatine, was held Saturday, Jan. 24, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home. Visitation took place on Friday, Jan. 23, at the funeral home. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington. Ms. Smith was born March 20, 1955 in Chicago. She passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. She is survived by many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by parents Edward and Rose Louise Smith.
William D. Sykora
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for William D. Sykora, 79, of Des Plaines, was held Friday, Jan. 23 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. Mr. Sykora was born Oct. 20, 1929 in Chicago. He passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 in Park Ridge. He is survived by wife Betty L., children Sherry (Richard) Scheffers, Scott (Janice) Sykora and Suzanne (Patrick) Lowry and grandchildren Garrett and Cameron Sykora. He is preceded in death by brothers Anthony and George.
Millicent Tassone
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral Mass for Millicent Tassone (nee Yovetich), 90, took place Monday, Jan. 26 at St. Cecilia Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 25 at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Tassone was born on Jan. 13, 1919 in Kansas City, Kan. She died on Jan. 22, 2009 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights. Her husband Clifford preceded her in death. Her children Nick Tassone, Mary (late Domenic) Bosi, and Rosemarie Manzella survive her.