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RUTH ANDERSON
Of Northbrook
A memorial service for Ruth Anderson (nee Hjelkrem), 72, of Northbrook, took place on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Hanekamp Funeral Home in Northbrook. Born on Feb. 15, Mrs. Anderson died on Thursday, Sept. 29 in North Ft. Myers, Fla. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, John; her sons William (Kimberly) and Paul (Christine); brother-in-law Ken Hustel; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Helen Hjelkrem; and her sister Barbara Hustel. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, North Shore Unit, 820 Davis St. #206-A, Evanston, IL 60201 or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Greater Chicago C Chapter, 70 W. Hubbard St., #205, Chicago, IL 60610 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Hanekamp Funeral Home in Northbrook.
RICHARD J. BUDMATS
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Richard J. Budmats, 63, of Park Ridge, took place Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment took place at Town of Maine cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 25, 3 to 9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home. A longtime resident of Park Ridge, Mr. Budmats was a retired 40-year member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #2. He was a sincere friend to many. Mr. Budmats died on Sunday, Nov. 20. Mr. Budmats was preceded in death by his grandson Eric; and loyal companion Suki. Mr. Budmats is survived by his wife Karen; children Nickey (Theresa), Natalie Rosenburg; five grandchildren; and loyal companion Winky. In lieu of flowers, contributions made to Shriners' Hospital for Children are appreciated.
WILLIAM G. BUENDGEN
Electromotive Packer
A funeral service for William G. Buendgen, 86, of Arlington Hts., was held Nov. 25 at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Hts. Arrangements were by Meadows Funeral Home. A veteran of World War II service in the U.S. Army, he died Nov. 21 in the Lutheran Home. He was a native of Chicago and worked as a packer at the Electromotive Division of General Motors for many years. Surviving are children Barry, Kathy Coleman, John J. (Kathy), and Michael (Kathy); eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings Lois Harris and Gloria Weinke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (nee Kelly), and a sister, June Snell. Memorials are requested to the Lutheran Home, 800 W. Oakton Street, Arlington Hts., IL
FRED LAMARR CHUTE
Of Schaumburg
Visitation for Fred LaMarr Chute was held Monday at Meadows Funeral Home. He passed away Nov. 23. Mr. Chute served in the Navy while still in high school, and served on Guam during World War II. A graduate of Buena Vista College in Iowa, he taught high school there and moved to the area in 1955 to teach eighth grade social studies at Lincoln Jr. High in Skokie. He remained there until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Chute and his wife, Doris (nee Sandeno) lived in Arlington Heights for most of their time in the area before moving to Schaumburg in 1991. Mr. Chute leaves behind his wife; children Sandra (Mike) and Fred (Cindi); grandchildren Samantha, Tyler, Nicholas, Kayla, Jennifer and Nadine; and great-granddaughter Aerial. He is preceded in death by sister Byrldeen Burton. Interment took place at Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church at 915 E. Central Rd. in Arlington Hts., the American Cancer Society or VITAS Hospice in Lombard.
ANNA E. DIERKS
35 yrs. Littelfuse Buyer
A funeral service for Anna E. Dierks (nee Langusch), 85, of Des Plaines took place on Monday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Born in Chicago on May 16, 1925, Mrs. Dierks was a buyer for Littelfuse for 35 years and a clerk for Target in Rosemont for three years. Mrs. Dierks died on Thursday, Nov. 24 at Ballard Nursing Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Dierks was preceded in death by her husband Robert O. Dierks. Mrs. Dierks is survived by her son Robert (Alison); her daughter Patricia (Ronald) Bach-Dauz; and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1177 Howard St., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Funeral arrangements were made by Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
LEROY A. EICHHORN
Des Plaines Florist
A funeral Mass for LeRoy A. Eichhorn, 80, a retired Des Plaines florist shop owner, was celebrated Nov. 26 in Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Rosemont. Interment was in All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines. Arrangements were by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines. He owned the Irving Park Florist business for many years. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen (nee Tobin); children Robert (Mary Anne), William (Sue), Thomas, and Gail (Don Drygalski; grandchildren Kevin, Jeff (Mary), Beth, Katie, Mike, and Kurt. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Bock.
REBECCA LOUISE GARRITY
Of Elk Grove
A memorial Mass for Rebecca Louise Garrity, 10, of Elk Grove Village, will be held 9:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, located at Park and Mitchell streets in Arlington Hts. Born in Maywood on Aug. 30, 1995, Rebecca passed away Friday, Nov. 25 at home. She is survived by her parents, Patrick and Lisa; siblings, Branden Green, Jessica and Patrick Garrity Jr.; grandparents, Patricia and John Garrity, Jim Rosas and Judy Long. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kirk School, 520 S. Plum Grove Rd. in Palatine. Arrangements were made by the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.
EMILY GEIGER
54-Year Des Plaines Resident
A funeral service for Emily Geiger (nee Wiegel), 91 of Des Plaines, was held Monday, Nov. 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment in Ridgewood cemetery. Born in Chicago on Dec. 28, 1913, Mrs. Geiger passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Park Ridge. She moved to Des Plaines in 1951 had worked as a checker for a grocery store. Mrs. Geiger was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Fred; and her brothers, Dave (Jean) Wiegel and Carl (Zola) Wiegel. She is survived by her daughters, Kay Geiger and Jan (Rick) Carcerino; grandchildren, Lorn (Nicole) and Brynn Carcerino; sister, Lois (late Ken) Katzel; and her nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines.
MARGARET C. GOLEAS
Former Des Plainesite
A funeral Mass for Margaret C. Goleas (nee Nannucci), 88, a 50-year resident of Des Plaines, was celebrated Nov. 26 in Addolorata Villa, Wheeling. Interment was private.Arrangements were by Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels. Born on the nation's first Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1917, in Chicago, she worked as a secretary in the Chicago loop and assisted her husband, Thomas, in his advertising illustration business. "She was the daughter of a painter, the sister of a musician, the wife of an illustrator, and the mother of a designer and a gifted vocalist, she loved to be surrounded by the art her family created, " one family member said of her. Surviving in addition to her husband are daughters Gloria and Gail, and grandson Brian. She was preceded in death by her sister, Flora, brothers Bruno and Joseph, and parents Oreste and Caroline.
WILLIAM C. MANN
WWII Vet., Maine HS Wrestling Coach, Mason
A funeral service for William C. Mann, 81, of Arlington Hts., was held Monday, Nov. 28 at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Hts. Born in Danville on Nov. 26, 1923, Mr. Mann passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Arlington Hts. He had a lifetime of history in the sport of wrestling, playing for the Danville High School team for four years, where he served as captain and placed fifth in a state meet. He later wrestled as a student captain for the University of Illinois, then coached that team for seven years after graduating. Mr. Mann later coached for Maine East and Maine South high schools in Park Ridge. He also started his own wrestling clinic at the University of Illinois. Among his other contributions to the sport, he served as a state official referee for 23 years, including 16 district and sectional tournaments and seven state final tournaments. On Mar. 24, Mr. Mann was inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Mr. Mann had joined the Shriners in 1966. He had also been master of the Park Ridge Masonic Lodge #988 for three terms. Mr. Mann is survived by his wife, Marjorie (nee Miles); children, Linda (Philip) Roberts and Carla (Daniel) Epperson; and his grandchildren, Joshua, Olivia and Victoria. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago 60707 or to Southminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Friedrichs Funeral Home.
SALVATORE "SAM" MARZULLO State Comm. of Italian-American War Veterans
A funeral Mass for Salvatore "Sam" A. Marzullo, 80, of Niles was held Saturday, Oct. 22 at Maryville Academy. Interment was in Queen of Heaven cemetery. Born in Chicago on July 4, 1925, Mr. Marzullo passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19. His parents, Carmello and Angelina (nee Corfeo), immigrated from Accera, Naples, Italy in 1921, and the family was raised in Chicago's "Little Italy" neighborhood. Shortly after graduating Crane Technical School in 1943, Mr. Marzullo was inducted into the U.S. Army. He was trained as a wireman and transferred overseas in December of 1944, where he served under the 7th Army until he was transferred under General Patton's command in the 3rd Army. Mr. Marzullo earned two battle stars before his discharge in April of 1946.
He later became a member of the International Brotherhood of Technical Workers, Local 134. He retired after 42 years in the field. Mr. Marzullo belonged to the Italian-American War Veterans of Illinois, and served as state commander of that organization. He was the husband of Anne; and father of Salvatore (Sam), Jerome and Pamela Anne; brother of Dominic, Sam, Jerry, Carmen and Carmella Lupo. Arrangements were made by Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence in Norridge.
WILLIAM L. OBERHEIDE
HVAC Wholesaler, Youth Campus Leader
A memorial service for William Leonard Oberheide, 68, of Park Ridge, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. Visitation will take place Friday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. Born in Chicago on April 22, 1937, Mr. Oberheide passed away Sunday, Nov. 20 at his home. He grew up in Edgebrook and attended Taft High School on the Northwest Side of Chicago, where he met his future wife, Suzanne Unger. They married
in 1958 and moved to Park Ridge, where they raised their three children. Mr. Oberheide started out working for the family coal and oil company that was founded in 1873, but he eventually started his own business, G & O Thermal Supply Co., with a childhood friend. The business started out in a small Milwaukee Avenue storefront in Chicago, but has since grown to six locations that spread as far as Milwaukee.
In the community, Mr. Oberheide served on the board of the Park Ridge Youth Campus for the past six years. He devoted his time to two Youth Campus projects: Kid Power, whose mission is to provide support to children with serious illnesses, and Pathways to Development, which provides special opportunities to children in foster care. Mr. Oberheide also enjoyed golfing with friends and family, being a third-generation member of Medinah Country Club since 1959. He served on various committees with the club. He was also an avid football fan, and his family has had Chicago Bears season tickets dating back to when the team played at Wrigley Field. Mr. Oberheide is survived by his wife, Suzanne; children, Jane Zutter (Steve), Bill (Rose Anne) and Kate Lewis (Greg); grandchildren, Katie and Julz Zutter, Rachel and John Oberheide, and Neil and Claire Lewis; mother-in-law, Helen Unger; brother, Robert; sister-in-law, Lois Sladkey (John); and his many nieces and nephews.
STANLEY S. SOGAR
World War II Veteran
A memorial Mass for Stanley S. Sogar, 88, of Des Plaines took place on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Interment took place at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Hts. Mr. Sogar was born on March 26, 1917 in Chicago. A WW II veteran, Mr. Sogar worked as a supervisor in manufacturing and was a 50 year resident of Des Plaines. Mr. Sogar died on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Mr. Sogar was preceded in death by his wife Lottie (nee Kwick); and his daughter Shirley Ann (Robert) Richardson; and brothers Walter and Mitchel. Mr. Sogar is survived by his son Steven (Patricia); his daughter Charlotte (Richard) Brockman; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; his brother Steve (the Late Alice); and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Rd., Suite 150, Palatine, IL 60067.
RAYMOND H. VOSS
ComEd Crew Leader Foreman, Army Veteran
A funeral service for Raymond H. Voss, 76, of Niles, was held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at St. Juliana Church. Born in Chicago on June 22, 1929, Mr. Voss passed away Sunday, Nov. 20 at Resurrection Medical Center. He had served in the Army and worked for Commonwealth Edison as a crew leader foreman. Mr. Voss was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Emma. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn M.; children, Cindy (James) Altman, Karen Voss, Robert Voss and Ronald (Laura) Voss; and his grandchildren, Kristy, Kelly and Cory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fishing Has No Boundaries, 157 Hillcrest, Wood Dale, IL 60191 or to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
PAMONA ANN WILLIAMS
Secretary, Maine Twp. High Schools
A funeral service for Pamona Ann Williams (nee McCarthy), 88, of Arlington Hts., was held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Hts. Born in Chicago on April 11, 1917, Mrs. Williams passed away Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Lutheran Home. She had worked as a secretary to the psychology department for Maine Twp. High Schools for over 20 years. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard. She is survived by her children, Sharon Kollmer, Laurel Triscari and Charles R. (Debi) Williams; grandchildren, Heather and Christopher Kollmer, Ami (Sean) Rauschlein, Joseph Triscari, Faith and Caitlin Williams; and her sister, Elaine Wakefield.
ALEX R. BARTSCH
Age 21
Alex R. Bartsch of Rolling Meadows died Saturday. He was born May 4, 1984 in Arlington Hts. Visitation was held Tuesday at Meadows Funeral Home. Services took place at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Palatine before interment at Memory Gardens in Arlington Hts. Mr. Bartsch is survived by parents Richard and Susan; grandparents Helen Bartsch and James and Marilyn Jones; and sisters Lauren and Kelsey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Bryan Anderson Fund, Meadows Credit Union, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Hts., 60005, or H.E.A.L., P.O. Box 5334, Glendale Hts., 60139.
HELEN E. BORSKI
Of Elk Grove
Helen E. Borski died with her daughter, Kathleen, Nov. 19 in an auto wreck in Lake County. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Borski made her living as the housekeeping manager at a hotel. She was born in Woodale July 9, 1927, and was a resident of Elk Grove. Mrs. Borski was preceded in death by parents Stanley Dziedzic and Mary Borski; husband Edward; brothers Bruno (the late Kay) Desik and John (the late Stella) Rzepka; and sister Marie (late Joe) Wojcik. Survivors include daughter Mary (Peter) Vacarezza of Chicago; and brothers Stanley (Evelyn) Dziedzic and Al (Jackie) Desik. Services were held at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, St. Mary of the Woods Church and St. Adalbert cemetery.
KATHLEEN M. BORSKI
Age 42
Elk Grove resident and Chicago native Kathleen M. Borski passed away Nov. 19 at the age of 42. She was celebrated with services at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles, St. Mary of the Woods Church and St. Adalbert cemetery. Mrs. Borski was employed as a product buyer for Walgreen's. She and her mother, Helen E., were killed in an auto wreck in Lake County Nov. 19. She is survived by sister Mary (Peter) Vaccarezza and was preceded in death by father Edward.
MARIAN W. CHERNICK
Member of Garden Club
Marian W. Chernick (nee Wojnarowski), a 45-year resident of Elk Grove Village, passed away Nov. 24 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Services were held at Grove Memorial Chapel and St. Michael cemetery in Palatine. Mrs. Chernick was a homemaker and had also been a member of the Elk Grove Garden Club. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Chernick was preceded in death by husband Ronald L. and daughter Nancy J. Survivors include sons David R. (Christine M.) and Jeffrey J. (Lynn M. Zeitler); daughter Gail C. (Bryan T.) Hand; sister Irene T. Warner; and grandchildren Jonathan D., Matthew R., Michael J., Keith R., Sam and Alex Chernick and Stephanie M. and Timothy Ronald Hand.
FREDERICK D. MARTURANO
Of Arlington Hts.
The life of Frederick D. Marturano was celebrated with Mass Sunday at St. Norbert Church and services Monday at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and All Saints cemetery. A pressman by trade, Mr. Marturano was a veteran of the U.S. Army. The Arlington Hts. resident passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 90. Mr. Marturano was preceded in death by wife Florence and brother August (the late Mary) Marturano. Surviving are daughters Sandra (Leonard) Lisowski, Doris Marturano and Carole (Joseph A.) Vitaterna; brother Vincent (Ruth) Marturano; sisters Margaret (the late Walter) Kranz and Mary Lou (the late Jack) Ringhofer; grandchildren Julie (Michael) Strasser and Amy and Joseph F. (Martha) Vitaterna; and great-grandchildren Sophia Strasser and Melanie, Olivia and Angela Vitaterna.
