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NORMAN O. VEDNER
Of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Norman O. Vedner, 71, took place on Saturday, Mar. 25 at St. Thecla Church in Chicago. The internment was in All Saints cemetery. Visitation was Friday, Mar. 24 at Nelson Funeral Home. He was the husband of Helene and the late Mary. He is survived by his children Michael Allan (Marilyn), Steven Edward (Helen), Paul and Matthew (Michelle); step-children Michael Curtin, Beth Anne (Paul) Rekowski, and Kathleen (Jim) Sheehan; mother Dolores Kenning; grandchildren Victoria, Megan and Ryan; step-grandchildren Nicole, Collin, Danielle, Matthew, Mike, and Danny; and sisters Joann Davis and Pauline (Jack) McHale.
ALICE V. ZEMBAL
Of Schaumburg
A funeral Mass for Alice V. Zembal, 78, took place on Monday, Mar. 20 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Inurnment was private at St. Adalbert cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, Mar. 19 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. She was born in Chicago. She worked for 40 years at CNA Insurance in Chicago and was a member of the Elk Grove Shella Ray Senior Center. She died in her home. She is survived by her siblings Harry L. (Barbara) Zembal, Emily M. (Joe) Oskin, and Dolores (late John) Mikicic, 12 nieces and nephews, and 11 great-nieces and nephews.
ANN ABATE
Grandmother of seven
Ann Abate (nee Di Domenico) of Rolling Meadows died July 24 in Arlington Heights. She was born Dec. 20, 1920 in Pennsylvania. She shared 59 years with her husband, Joseph. They raised Thomas (Bonnie), Mary (Michael) Motto, Michael Abate and the late Jo Ann Jenkins. She has seven grandchildren. Her siblings were Rose Delvescovo, Ada Morella and Aldo (Betty) Domenick. Visitation was Wednesday, July 26, with the funeral the next day. She was buried at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine.
JOAN CAROL DEMMING
Longtime Bookkeeper
Joan Carol Demming died Friday, July 14 at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. She was born April 1, 1942 in Chicago. She was a bookkeeper for the Niles Park District and a member of the Niles Seniors Club. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice (nee Donarski) Pisano, and son, Darren William (Kimberly) Demming. She is survived by her father, Salvatore Pisano; brother, Dr. Jerry (Noreen) Pisano; granddaughter Samantha; nephew Dr. Matt (Dr. Alicia) Pisano; niece Chris (Ryan) Jahaske and great-nieces Paige and Emma Jahaske. Visitation was Wednesday, July 19, with funeral Thursday, July 20. She was buried in All Saints cemetery.
DIANE P. DEWALD
33-Year Elk Grove Resident
Diane P. DeWald died July 21 at Alexian Bros. Medical Center. The 67-year-old Chicago native spent 33 years in Elk Grove Village. She spent 15 years as the executive secretary for Alexian Bros. corporate office, and retired as the assistant office manager for Elk Grove Village's finance department. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Grace (nee Purkiser) and sister Elaine G. Bromund. She is survived by sisters Barbara E. (Fred) Pierucci and Joan M. (Dan) Strakusek, many nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, July 25, and the funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 at Grove Memorial Chapel. She will be buried in Montrose cemetery, Chicago.
KENNETH F. GALINSKI
Korean War Veteran
A memorial Mass for Kenneth F. Galinski, 76 took place on Saturday, July 22, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Mr. Galinski was born on May 11, 1930 in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and died at his home on Friday, July 14. His parents Stanley and Helen (nee Szpak Galinski) preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Joan Galinski (nee Kubycheck), his children Nancy (Steven) Pierce, Christine (Michael) Hollis, and Kenneth Jr. (Gail) Galinski, his grandchildren Melanie (James) Blonda, Michael (Valerie) Pierce, Kimberly Hollis, Caroline Hollis, Kenneth Galinski III, and April Galinski, and his father-in-law Edward Kubycheck (Bertha). In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068, are appreciated. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles made funeral arrangements.
MICHAEL J. GAHALLA
Great-grandfather
Michael J. Gahalla of Park Ridge died July 21 in Bloomingdale, Ill. He lived to be 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence C. He is survived by his sons Michael and Richard and daughter Cindy (Scott) Sefton; grandchildren Michelle (Michael Radamacher, Cheryl (Chris) McHugh, Michael, Christine, Kevin, Steven and Courtney; and great-grandchildren Mason, Amanda, Chase, Tyler and Ethan; sisters Anne Sternbauer, Helen Simanek and Teresa Gray and brother George (Rita) Gahalla. Visitation was Sunday, July 23, with his funeral the next day. Mr. Gahalla was buried at Ridgewood cemetery.
CHRISTOPHER T. JOST
Age 21
A funeral Mass for Christopher T. Jost, 21, took place Wednesday, July 26, at St. Martin Episcopal Church, Des Plaines. Visitation took place Tuesday, July 25 at G. L. Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Jost wanted to work with children as a teen counselor or as a music teacher. He is a 2003 graduate of Maine West High School. He is survived by his parents David and Pamela; brothers James and Patrick; grandparents Florene and George Darrell and Russ and Laura Jost; aunts and uncles Richard (Ana), Cynthia, Kim, Missy and Glenona; cousins Sarah, Elizabeth and Benjamin. Interment was at Town of Maine cemetery in Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
PAUL M. LIPINSKI
Mt. Prospect Resident
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. for Paul M. Lipinski on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at St. Emily Church, 1400 E. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect. Mr. Lipinski, 94, passed away on July 23. Mr. Lipinski served as a Navy officer. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, and children, Rev. Paul Lipinski, Lynda (Andrew) Mesko, Stanley (Bonnie) Lipinski, and Wendy (Daryl) Herrick. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael, Timothy and Benjamin Barber; Andrew and Theresa Mesko; Brittany, Morgan and Meghan Herrick; and Ross and Stacey Lipinski; and his great grandchildren, Kurt and Stanislaus Barber. he is also survived by his brothers, Charles and Marcellus Lipinski.
ROBERT H. MAGILL
Longtime Mt. Prospect resident
Visitations services for longtime Mt. Prospect resident Robert H. Magill, 87, were conducted on Tuesday, July 25, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, followed by funeral services on Wednesday, July 26, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Mt. Prospect. He was interred at Woodlawn cemetery in Clinton, Ill., on Thursday, July 27. Mr. Magill was a fifth-generation Clinton native, who joined Continental Airlines following enlistment in the Marine Corp in 1941, where he was assigned to Special Operations Forces. Having played basketball at Clinton High School, he was asked to play basketball for the Continental baskeball team after one year at Louisiana State University, until Continental founder Bob Six told him he could choose between basketball and running the airline.
After various promotions, Mr. Magill eventually became station manager for Midway and O'Hare airports, and later was Continental's regional vice president of sales and service for the eastern half of the U.S. and Europe. He played a formative role in developing O'Hare airport and Chicago's airline industry, having formed relationships with Chicago's late Mayor Richard J. Daley, and commissioner of aviation, Patick Dunne. He retired in 1981 after 35 years with Continental. Mr. Magill worked on committees of High School Dist. 214, served as scout master, and taught Sunday school at St. Mark Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Elizabeth, and his children, Susan (Peter) Smith, Christine (Robert Baldwin, and Hugh (Nancy) Magill. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bennett, Blair, Bradford, Evan, Maren and Eliza; and his sister, Betty Greene. Memorials to St. Mark Lutheran Church and Northwest Community Health Foundation are appreciated by the family.
MARGARET MARY MAGNUSON
Grandmother, Friend
Margaret Mary Magnuson, formerly of Park Ridge, died July 21 in Morton Grove. She lived to 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. lBud". She is survived by her children, Patti (Richard) Ashman, Karen (Tim) Cerney, Rick (Cindy) Diane (Don) Schmidt and John; grandchildren Billy, Meredith, Maggie, Drew, Ryan, Lana, Emily, Anne and Jake; sisters Rose Bunch and Connie Taylor; sister-in-law Lorraine Magnuson and friend Dolly Panfil. Visitation was Sunday, July 23, with funeral the next day. She was buried in Ridgewood cemetery.
TILDA P. NANNI
Age 94
Tilda P. Nanni passed away July 23 at Alden Courts of Des Plaines. She was born Apr. 22, 1912 in Benton, Il. A Des Plaines resident for the last 10 years of her life, Mrs. Nanni was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by parents John and Gentile Passini. Survivors include sister Helen P. Charnas; son Al Charnas; and grandson Christopher Jon Charnas. Funeral services will take place today (Wednesday) in Benton. Arrangements were made by Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels.
LEO B. NEWTON JR.
Building Manager
A private funeral service and burial for Leo B. (Lee) Newton Jr., 81, of Rolling Meadows, was held recently, arranged by Meadows Funeral Home. A native of Salisburg, Tennessee, he died July 20 in Northwest Community Hospital. He worked as a building service manager for Allstate Insurance Co. for more than 35 years. He was also a veteran of World War II service in the Army Air Corp. Surviving are his widow, Gayle (nee Cooley); a stepson, Sibyl Newton; and siblings Robert (Joyce) Newton and Rosemarie Abbott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo B. Sr., and Willie Viola Newton. Memorials are requested to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 W. Hager, Barrington, IL 60010.
SOPHIE T. PASMINSKI
Age 84
Sophie T. (nee Janiec) Pasminski, 84, of Niles, passed away at 8716 N. Elmore, on July 19. Visitation was conducted on Saturday, July 22, at 9:15 a.m. prior to funeral services at St. John Brebeuf Church at 10 a.m. Mrs. Pasminski is interred at St. Adalbert cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave. A homemaker, Mrs. Pasminski was born in Chicago on Apr. 10, 1922. She is survived by her husband, Chester Pasminski, her daughter, Christine (Frank) Grzetic, and her sons, Andrew (Irene) and Richard (Pamela) Pasminski. She is also survived by grandchildren, Nickie, Amanda, Christopher, Andrea, Danny, and David (Nancy). Mrs. Pasminski is also survived by her sister, Anne (late George) Pichlik, and her brother Teddy Janiec. Mrs. Pasminski was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine (nee Stoklosa) and John Janiec, and a brother, Roman Janiec. She is the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
WILLIAM HENRY PFEIFER
Of Niles
A funeral service for William Henry Pfeifer, 50, took place on Friday, July 21 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Visitation was Thursday, July 20. Cremation was private. Mr. Pfeifer was born on Oct. 17, 1955. He died on Sunday, July 16. His parents, Caroline and Henry Pfeifer, preceded him in death. His wife and best friend of Mary S'Maura'' (nee McGrath), his siblings Lynn Pfeifer and Dawn (Joey) Mazzocco, his nieces and nephews Julian, Sean, Deirdre, and Erin, survive him. He was also the son-in-law of Mary and John McGrath and the fond brother-in-law of Margaret McGrath and Jim Radermacher. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Sarcoma Foundation of America, 9884 Main St., P.O. Box 458, Damascus, MD 20872, are appreciated. Cooney Funeral Home made funeral arrangements.
BETTY J. RIES
Of Arlington Hts.
A private funeral service for Betty J. Ries (nee Duese), 79, of Arlington Hts., was held recently. Arrangements were by Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines. A native of Chicago, she died July 25 in Alden Home of Des Plaines. She worked in the printing office of Parker & Hannifan. Surviving are her step-daughter, Judie Gale, and step-son, David Gale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Ries. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
EVELYN R. SEIFERT
Niles Homemaker
A funeral service for Evelyn R. Seifert, 86, a Niles homemaker, was held July 25 in Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Burial followed in Beverly cemetery. A native of Chicago, she died July 21 in Rush North Shore Hospital, Skokie. Surviving are sons Ronald of Niles, and George (Deborah) Seifert; grandchildren George III, Joseph, and Elizabeth (James) McBride; and great-grandchildren Amber and Alexis. Memorials are requested to the Niles Community Church.
NANCY E. SHULMAN
School Volunteer
Nancy E. Shulman (nee Salach) died July 23 at Alexian Bros. Medical Center. The 52-year-old was born in Berwyn and spent 20 years in Elk Grove Village. Mrs. Shulman spent 31 years with the Illinois Dept. of Rehabilitation and Family Services, and also volunteered with the Elk Grove High School Parent Foundation. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Randy H.; sons Andrew M. (Carman) and Zachary T.; brother Robert J. and sisters Mary A. (Tom) Golz and June M. (Timothy) Harbers; granddaughter Hannah Marie Shulman and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was July 24, and the funeral was July 25 at Grove Memorial Chapel.
MICHELLE M. SORRENTINO
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral Mass for Michelle Marie Sorrentino, 43, will take place Saturday, July 29 at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. She is survived by her husband Thomas; children Kristina, Tony, Elena Rose, Dominic and Joey Sorrentino; mother Joyce (Werner) Schnell; sister Bridget (Oliver) Osterhues. She was the daughter of the late Robert Berglund. Her internment will be private.
CHRISTINE A. WILSON
Formerly Of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass of Christian burial for Christine A. Wilson, (nee Scalia), 50, of Buffalo Grove, took place at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 21, at St. Mary Church, in Buffalo Grove. Funeral prayers preceded the burial at 9 a.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd., in Wheeling. Visitation was Thursday, July 20. Mrs. Wilson was born on Jan. 18, 1956 in Elmhurst. She grew up in Des Plaines and died on Tuesday, July 18 in Park Ridge. Her sibling Neal Scalia preceded her in death. She is survived by Scott, her husband of 20 years, her children Colleen Cruz and Alexandra Wilson, her step-children Steve and Jack (Jen) Wilson, her grandchild Aaron, her parents Nick and Nancy Scalia, her siblings Debbie (John) Gorman, Jamie Scalia, Michelle (Marce) Garcia, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 are appreciated. Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd. made funeral arrangements.
