Posted Friday, February 6, 2009
Robert A. Adamczyk
Of Arlington Heights
Prayers and a funeral mass for Robert A. Adamczyk, 77, were held Monday, Feb. 2 at Glueckert Funeral Home and Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Arlington Heights. Interment took place in Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights. Mr. Adamczyk was born June 13, 1931 in Chicago to Edward and Anastasia (nee Brenowski) Adamczyk. He passed away on Jan. 29, 2009, in Arlington Heights. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cecilia (nee Bauer); his children, Robert (the late Diane), Ron (Jessica), Janis (Dave) Swanson, and grandchildren Robert Jr. and Rachel Adamczyk and David and Kendall Swanson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward and sister Annette Dvorak.
Nick Bastounes
Store Owner
A funeral service for Nick Bastounes, 79, a retired produce store owner and Des Plainesite for 47 years, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (today) in St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 E. Dempster, Des Plaines. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. A native of Chicago, he died Jan. 29. He was the owner of Capital Wholesale Produce in Chicago for 30 years until 1997. Surviving are his widow, Stella (nee Gianoulis); children Niki Ann (Fred) Lussow, Dean (JoAnn), Cindy (the late Andy) Wierzba, and Tom (Lisa); and seven grandchildren, Nick and Fred Lussow, and Nick, Elliott, Estelle, Sophia, and Irene Bastounes.
Herbert Budig
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Herbert Budig, 76, took place Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Emily Church. Entombment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 30, at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Mr. Budig was born on May 28, 1932 in Chicago. He died on Jan. 27, 2009 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. His wife Frances Budig (nee Luif) and his children Bill (Carol) Budig, Bob (Danielle) Budig, Frank (Audrey) Budig, and Carolyn (Ed) Lipowski survive him.
Rollie C. Burke
Of Niles
A funeral service for Rollie C. Burke, 80, of Niles, was held privately. Mr. Burke was born August 14, 1928 in Millen, Georgia. He passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at Bethany Terrace Nursing Home. He is survived by wife Eileen and sons Rollie Jr. (Cathy) and Roger (Hilda).
Helen P. Charnas
101 Years Old
Visitation and services for Helen P. Charnas, 101, were held Monday, Feb. 2 at Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels in Des Plaines. Interment took place at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton, Ill. Ms. Charnas was born Jan. 14, 1908 in Benton and died Jan. 27 in the Aldens of Des Plaines nursing facility. She and her late husband Constantine were long-time residents of Evergreen Park and founded and operated G.B. Charnas Co., an industrial painting and steel company. She was preceded in death by her older sister Gilda and younger sister Tilda. She is survided by a nephew, great-nephew and great-great nephews, and several nieces.
Audrey W. Daemicke
Of Glenview
A funeral service and interment for Audrey W. Daemicke (nee West), 81, were private. Her husband Warren B. Daemicke preceded her in death. Her children Joyce D. (Burt) Rodgers and Dale W. (Songju) Daemicke survive her. Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine made funeral arrangements.
Dr. John W. Davis
Dentist in DP for 40 Years
A memorial service will be held for Dr. John W. Davis, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Dr. Davis was born July 5, 1918 in Arena, Wisconsin. He lived in Waukegan and Edison Park. He was drafted into the Army in 1941 and assigned to the Army Medical Corps, 56th Evacuation Hospital. He was enlisted for two years, went to officers school and was commissioned 2d lieutenant. Dr. Davis set up practice in Des Plaines and worked for 50 years in the community. He and Dr. Arthur Rothenberg, M.D., designed and contracted for the building of the Des Plaines Medical Arts Building. Dr. Davis was married to Juanita Genter. She was a teacher in the Park Ridge school system. They have one son, Dr. William G. Davis, who currently practices dentistry in the Medical Arts Building. He is married with two children. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Congregational Church, Park Ridge VFW or the Des Plaines American Legion are appreciated. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
William Fugate
Of Elk Grove Village
Funeral services for William Fugate were held Saturday, Feb. 1 at Countryside Funeral Home with burial following at Assumption Cemetery. Fugate was born on Feb. 6, 1919 and passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. He was a military veteran. Fugate is survived by his children Diane Bucaro, Linda Mariel, Bill Jr. (Lori), Jane (Gil) Michelotti, Nancy Wildman and Steve (Melanie), 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. (nee Modory).
Guillermina Gonzalez
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Guillermina Gonzalez, 61, of Des Plaines, was held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at St. Mary Church. Visitation took place Monday, Feb. 2, at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery. Ms. Perez was born Dec. 3, 1947 in Mexico. She and husband Guillermo owned El Mexico Grocery Store in downtown Des Plaines. She passed away on Jan. 29, 2009 in her home. She is survived by husband Guillermo, sons Horacio (Carmina), Alejandro (Ana) and Guillermo Jr., daughters Lilia (Alonso) Ramirez, Angelica and Claudia and grandchildren Viviana, Kyle, Vianey and Karina.
Richard A. Hovet
Of Prospect Heights
A funeral service for Richard A. Hovet, 55, of Prospect Heights was held Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Visitation took place Friday, Jan. 30, at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Interment was at Acacia Park Cemetery. Mr. Hovet was born Dec. 6, 1953 in Chicago. He passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. He is survived by wife Sandra, children Rebecca, Richard and Robyn, grandson Jacob and brother Robert (Patricia).
James Edward Johnson
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral mass for James Edward Johnson was held in St. James Church on Friday, Jan. 30 with interment following at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 29 at Glueckert Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa, and died at his home in Arlington Heights on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Johnson graduated from St. Ambrose University and completed his MBA at the University of Chicago. He worked as an accountant for North Shore University Health Systems. He was a doting father and devoted Northwestern University Wildcat fan. Johnson is survived by his wife of 44 years Karen; children Julie (Andy) Wallace, Jenny, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Johnson; grandchildren Jasmine and Jordan Edward Johnson, and Sydney and Emily Wallace and siblings Jacquie (the late Michael) Kallman, Barbara Ackerson, Mary (Richard Jr.) Burroughs, Trudy (Jerry) Lines and Rosemary Meekins. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Evelyn Johnson and his brother Bud (Eileen) Johnson.
William H. Koeller
Of Mt. Prospect
A memorial visitation for William H. Koeller, 61, formerly of Berkeley, took place Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Mr. Koeller was born on Aug. 11, 1947 in Chicago. He died on Jan. 29, 2009. His wife Elizabeth (nee Ringbauer) and his children Kimberly (John) Bliss, William (Rebecca) Koeller, Joseph Koeller, and Tamara (Donald) Carson survive him.
Ruth Doris Long
Of Rolling Meadows
Ruth Doris Long (nee Uldahl), 84, of Rolling Meadows died Jan. 30 in her home. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. until the time of service, 1 p.m., at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Hts. She was born Aug. 27, 1924 in Chicago. Worked for Marshall Fields and Co. at Old Orchard when it first opened. She was the wife of the late James P., mother of Carol (Donald) Layton. Grandmother of Jamie (Norman) Busse and Chad (Cathy) Layton. Great grandmother of Jordan and Maya Busse, Samuel, Michael and Grace Layton.
Ella Meyer
Retired Accountant
Ella Meyer, 95, of Arlington Hts. died Jan. 29 at The Lutheran Home. She was born June 19, 1913 in Arlington Hts. Meyer worked as an accountant for many years for Butler Comp in Des Plaines. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Emma Meyer, sister of the late Della, Elsie, Alfred, Arthur, Ted, Elmer and Herman Meyer, Dora Bencic, Mary Pohlman, Clara Trost, Lena Held and Anna Hinneberg. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 3 until the time of service at The Lutheran Home, 800 W. Oakton, Arlington Hts. Interment was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Catherine (Kitty) Pape
Of Park Ridge
A funeral mass for Catherine M. (Kitty) Pape, 98, of Park Ridge, was celebrated Feb. 2 in Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Burial followed in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. A native of Chicago, she died Jan. 26 in St. Benedict Home, Niles. Arrangements were by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Widow of the late Capt. Frank W. Pape of the Chicago Police Department, she is survived by children Judith (Richard) Clark, and Gerald (Becky); and grandchildren Rick (Kathleen), David and Christopher (Keely) Clark, Kate (James ) Kennedy, Jerry, Frank (Anouk) Pape, and Becca (Ross Wenger) Pape.
Adrien Pearson
Veteran of WWII
Adrien Pearson of Des Plaines, died on Feb. 2. Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 5, at Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines Chapel, 2099 Miner St. A funeral service will be held today (Friday) at 11 a.m. at Oehler. Entombment will be in All Saints Cemetery. Born on June 17, 1924 in Canada, Winnepeg, Pearson was a veteran of World War II, was in the Coast Guard and worked as a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Lee (nee Lash); daughter, Michele Stinger, son, Randall (Susan) Pearson, grandchildren Roberta (Tony) Gordon, Julie Tully, Rebecca Stinger, Jeremy Pearson, great grandchildren, Megan, Mia, Brendon, Abigail, Natalie, Gillian, Caitlin, brother, Edward (Marilyn) Pearson.
Janusz Piotrowski
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Janusz Piotrowski, 85, of Park Ridge, was held Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. John Brebeuf Church, Niles. Visitation took place Friday, Jan. 23, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery. Mr. Piotrowski was born Dec. 21, 1923 in Lodz, Poland. He passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 at Rainbow Hospice Ark. He is survived by wife Cecylia and daughters Emilia Traczyk and Urszula Salamondra.
Vernette N. Shine
Of Des Plaines
Memorial services for Vernette N. Shine (nee Pinzke), 90, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at First United Methodist Church, 668 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Interment is private. Born March 9, 1918, in Chicago, she died Monday, Jan. 19, in Des Plaines. Shine was a member of Des Plaines Homemakers. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and taking care of her grandchildren. She was the wife of the late Maurice W. Shine; mother of Maureen S. (Arnold) Ladd of Des Plaines, Sharon L. (Richard) Schehr of Colorado and Vickie E. (Dale) Quinn of Wisconsin; sister of Roy W. (Pat) Pinzke; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 15; and great-great grandmother of one. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines.
Lorraine I. Stanton
Of Edison Park
A funeral service for Lorraine I. Stanton, 92, of Edison Park, was held Wednesday, Jan. 28 at St. Juliana Church. Visitation took place prior to the service at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery. Ms. Stanton was born Jan. 4, 1917 in Chicago. She passed away on Jan. 23, 2009 at Resurrection Nursing and Rehab Center. She is survived by son Daniel (Peggy), grandchildren Sean, Eric and Caitlin, brother William J. Rooney Jr. and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents Isabel and William Rooney and sister Helen Geary.
Rita Ann Stark
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Rita Ann Stark, 76, of Rolling Meadows, was held Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Colette Church. Visitation took place Friday, Jan. 30, at Meadows Funeral Home. Ms. Stark was born Nov. 10, 1932 in Bluffton, Indiana. She passed away on January 28, 2009 in her home. She is survived by husband Joseph, children John, Steve (Renee), Susan (Michael) Waszak, Carol (Thomas) Chandler and Kathleen (Gene) Magner, ten grandchildren and siblings Jacqueline Craven, Jim, Dave and Bob. She is preceded in death by siblings Richard and Donald Sommer.
Arline M. Walters
Formerly of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Arline M. Walters, 89, formerly of Mt. Prospect, was held Saturday, Jan. 31, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb. Visitation was held prior to the service. Interment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. Ms. Walters was born May 26, 1919 in Chicago. She passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at DeKalb Area Retirement Center. She is survived by son Robert, granddaughter Kathryn, sister-in-law Florence Wasz, nieces Barbara (Larry) Beyna and Mary (Bisher) Mufti and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Louis.
Mercedes C. Welter
Des Plainesite
A funeral mass for Mercedes C. Welter, 91, of Des Plaines and formerly of Park Ridge, was celebrated Jan. 31 in St. Paul of the Cross Church, Park Ridge. Burial followed in St. Boniface Cemetery. Arrangements were by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. Widow of the late Raymond Welter of the Chicago Fire Department, she is survived by her son, Edward R. (retired, CFD), and grandchildren Mark (Susan) and Michael Welter.