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Obituaries for June 30-July 5, 2021


Cynthia Buffa

formerly of Buffalo Grove

Cynthia Buffa, 64, of Kissimmee, FL, died on June 7. She was an employee of Northwest Community Hospital for 43 years as a CT technician. She was the wife of the late Gregory, mother of twin daughters Jamie and Stephanie, sister and aunt. Lauterburg Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, handled arrangements.

Charlene C. Chakeen

of Elk Grove Village

Charlene C. Chakeen, 71, died on June 21. She was the wife of Anthony for 47 years, mother of two, daughter of the late Rose and the late Ned Bakes, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother of two and aunt. Funeral arrangements provided by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village.

Virginia Coglianese

of Niles

Virginia Coglianese, 92, died on June 19. She was the wife of the late Carmine, mother of two and the late Giuseppe, Nonna of five and the late Alexander, great-grandmother of two, sister, aunt and friend to many. Funeral arrangements provided by Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines.

Emmanuel M. Cruz

of Des Plaines

Emmanuel M. Cruz, 57, died on June 15. He was born in the Philippines on Dec. 24, 1963 to Juanito and Anna. A private inurnment was held at Maryhill Cemetery. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services, Chicago.

Caroline Courtney Dase

of Park Ridge

Caroline Courtney Dase, 65, died on June 21. Wife of Thomas Dase, mother of two and the late Ryan Enhelder, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many, especially Ed and Laura Berbeka for 45 years. Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Park Ridge, handled arrangements.

Joan C. Fafinski

of Elk Grove Village

Joan C. Fafinski, 88, died on June 14. She retired as a psychiatric nurse after 27 years at Alexian Brothers Medical Center and also volunteered as eucharistic minister for both the hospital and Queen of the Rosary Church. She was the wife of Richard for 68 years, mother of six, sister, grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 11 and aunt. Funeral arrangements provided by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village.

Susanna Feiter

of Glenview

Susanna Feiter, 88, died on June 20. Wife of the late Anton, mother of Inga Andrews, the late Tony Feiter, and the late Susie Feiter. She was a self-taught tailor who began her career at a bridal shop and progressed to a master tailor at Lytton’s & Mark Shale. Feiter loved gardening, cooking and maintaining the home her husband built. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles, handled arrangements.

Dennis L. Friello

of Des Plaines

Dennis L. Friello, 76, died June 13. Son of the late LeRoy and Viola, brother, uncle, great-uncle, nephew and cousin. Predeceased by his aunts and uncles Adele and Al Gareri, Carol Funk, Pat Rendino and cousin Debbie Bodnar. Funeral arrangements provided by Matz Funeral Home, Mount Prospect.

Sandra J. Jacobs

of Des Plaines

Sandra J. Jacobs, 83, died on June 15. Jacobs worked in customer service at Stanley Home Products and Hart Shaffner and Marx, retiring at age 70. She was a dancer and participated in many dance programs. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing clothes, bowling for years at Sim’s Bowl, listening to country music and even taught herself how to play the guitar. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jack Lundgren, her second husband, Ray Jacobs, Chris Lundgren, and Kenny Lundgren. Jacobs is survived by her four children, six grandchildren and her great-grandchild. Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, handled arrangements.

Dennis Arthur Lind, DDS

of Arlington Heights

Dennis Arthur Lind, DDS, 77, died on June 16. Dr. Lind was a dentist for over 40 years, founding Lind Dental Care in Buffalo Grove. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War with the rank of captain. Husband of Ruth Marie, father of two, grandfather of four, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral arrangements provided by Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Heights.

Daisy L. Metyk

of Des Plaines

Daisy L. Metyk, 96, died on June 15. She was the wife of the late Leon Metyk. Lauterburg Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, handled arrangements.

Jozef Nowak

of Des Plaines

Józef Nowak, 82, died May 14. Husband to Krystyna, father of three, grandfather of three, brother, godfather and uncle who will be missed by family members in the United States and in Poland. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles, handled arrangements.

James P. Ostler, Sr. 

of Arlington Heights

James P. Ostler, Sr., 101, died June 17. He served his country during World War II as a navigator on B-17s. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the British Distinguished Flying Cross and the French Legion of Honor. Ostler worked as a production manager for Time, Inc. from 1946 until 1985. He was a 65-year resident of Arlington Heights, an active parishioner of St. James, an avid reader, and enjoyed crossword puzzles and golfing. He is survived by his seven children, 12 grandchildren and his eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Ostler and his two brothers. Funeral arrangements provided by Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Heights.

William M. Salpietro

of Palatine

William M. Salpietro, 79, died on June 19. He was the husband of Sandra, father of three, grandfather of seven and the late Steven, brother, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend of many. Smith Corcoran Funeral Home, Glenview, handled arrangements.

Carol Jean Slott

of Des Plaines

Carol Jean Slott, 68, died June 20. She is survived by her sister, Julie Griess. Slott enjoyed gardening and spending time with her dog, Charlie. Private family services. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines.

Joan Soderberg

of Glenview

Joan Soderberg, 93, of Glenview, died June 16. Wife of the late Russell L. Soderberg, mother of two, grandmother of five, great-grandmother of two, sister of the late Verna Schalk and Raymond Hartmann. Soderberg was the assistant principal at Hanson Park School in Chicago for many years, retiring in 1986. She was a member and volunteer at the Swedish Museum, and a longtime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenview. N.H. Scott & Hanekamp, Glenview, handled arrangements.

Marian Twardzik

of Mount Prospect

Marian Twardzik, 97, died on June 9. She was the wife of the late Stanley, mother of two and the late Sherry, grandmother of six, great-grandmother of four, sister and aunt. Matz Funeral Home, Mount Prospect, handled arrangements.

Domingo P. Villarreal

of Wheeling

Domingo P. Villarreal, 90, died June 10. He was the husband of Maria for 68 years, father, brother, grandfather of 32 and great-grandfather of 32. Matz Funeral Home, Mount Prospect, handled arrangements.

Diane M. Waters

of Wheeling

Diane M. Waters, 83, died on June 22. Wife of the late Thomas L. Waters, mother of Terri Barton and the late Michael T. Waters, grandma of Keelin Barton, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Kolssak Funeral Home, Wheeling, handled arrangements.

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