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JOANNE HEINZ
Formerly of Arlington Hts.
Joanne Mary (nee Bergman) Heinz, 74, of Inverness, formerly of Arlington Hts., was partially brought to heaven on Monday, Nov. 13 after sixteen years battling cancer. Funeral mass was at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation was at Oehler Funeral Home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph B. Heinz for 50 years, giving mother of Joe (Kathy) Heinz, Jerry (JoAnne) Heinz, Mary (Rick) Daly, Suzanne Heinz, and Katie (Ted) Plunkett, and adoring "Grammy" of 12 grandchildren. Joanne was a St. James parishioner for 50 years. Faith and family were the guides by which she lived. We offer gratitude to God for the gift of Joanne. Memorials or donations gratefully accepted by St. James Catholic Church.
ARTHUR A. KNOTT
Army Veteran
Funeral services for Arthur A. Knott, 65, of Chicago took place yesterday at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles and St. Thecla Church in Chicago. Interment at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Knott was born Sept. 24, 1941. He was an executive vice president for a fastener company. He served in the Army and was a member of the Niles VFW Post 7712. He passed away on Friday, Nov. 17 at Regency Nursing Home. Mr. Knott is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethelyn (nee Abbott) Knott. He is survived by his wife Sally (nee Jankowski) Knott, his brother Terry (Rosalie) Knott, his nieces Karen Palasti, Susan Knott, and Kristen Knott, his nephews Michael Knott, Brian Knott, Jeffrey Knott, Mark Guziec, and Paul Guziec, and his friends Hector Rios and Stanley Blarowski.
EDWARD A. MCENEELY
Navy Veteran
A funeral service for Edward A. McEneely, 83, of Linn, Wis. took place on Saturday, Nov. 24 at St. Raymond Church in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held on Friday, Nov. 23 at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Mr. McEneely was born on May 21, 1923 in Chicago. He was a former resident of Mt. Prospect. He was a self-employed plumber and worked in the construction of Long John Silvers Restaurants. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the Ted Knusman Amvets Post. He died on Nov. 21, 2006 at his home. Mr. McEneely is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary, his parents Thomas J. and Honora, and siblings Margaret Arnold, Mary Sherlock, Eileen Guimon, Thomas McEneely and Bernard McEneely. He is survived by his children Kevin (M'Lou), Nancy (Terrence) Grupe, Barry (Eileen), Joan, Brian (Naomi), Margaret Mary "Peg" (Patrick) Duquerte, and Thomas (Karina), his 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Walter Butt, and sister-in-law Patricia. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Aurora VNA of Wisconsin, Lake Geneva Hospice, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147.
HILDEGARD A. MEYER
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Hildegard A. Meyer, 98, of Arlington Heights took place on Monday, Nov. 27 at The Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. Visitation was held prior to the service at The Meadows Funeral Home. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mrs. Meyer was born on Aug. 21, 1908 in Arlington Heights. She was an accountant and the secretary for the Faith Lutheran Church. Mrs. Meyer is preceded in death by her parents Emil and Mathilda, husband Edwin H., and brother Oscar (the late Selma) Taege. She is survived by her children Doris Olson, Roger (Sally), Dale (Bobbie), and Glen (Nancy) Meyer, her seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and siblings Adele (the late Walter) Kroeber and Lorna (the late Rev. Frank) Wittmer. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice.
HAROLD T. NEWBERG
of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Harold T. Newberg, 91, of Rolling Meadows will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Visitation is tomorrow from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Rosehill cemetery. Mr. Newberg was born June 25, 1915 in Chicago. In 1955 he founded Newko Tool & Engineering Co. in Palatine. He passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21 at the Wealshire in Lincolnshire. He is preceded in death by his wives, Barbara (nee Cooley) and Marjorie (nee Kellstrom). He is survived by his children Kathy Gregornik, Janet Leathers, Mary Riddell (Dennis) Kennedy, Scott Riddell, and Lynne Riddell (Daniel) Schurr. He was grandfather of 12, great grandfather of five, and great great grandfather of one. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association.
KIRSTEN LAURA PONCHER
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral Mass for Kirsten Laura Poncher, 32, took place on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Miss Poncher was a graduate of Conant High School. She died on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at her home. Her parents Randy A. and Karen D. Poncher nee Jahnke, her siblings Patrick (Emily) and David Poncher, and her nieces and nephews Sam Poncher and Olivia Lenske survive her.
MINETTE B. RODER
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Minette B. Roder, 90, of Des Plaines, took place on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 27 at Oehler Funeral Home. Burial was at St. Luke cemetery. Ms. Roder was born on February 27, 1916 in Chicago. She was a retired school clerk for the Chicago Board of Education. She was a former member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Chicago and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Des Plaines. She died on Nov. 23, 2006. Mr. Roder is preceded in death by her brother Clarence and sister Edna Karst. Ms. Roder is survived by her son Edward "Tim" (Denise) Roder, and grandsons Timothy, Jeffrey and Michael.
FRANCES A. ROMO
of Arlington Hts.
A mass and chapel prayers for Frances A. Romo (nee Dadabo), 84, took place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation was the previous day. Mrs. Romo, a homemaker, was born in Chicago. She passed away Friday, Nov. 10 at Northwest Community Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her dear parents Nicholas and Marie Dadabo. She is survived by her beloved husband, Refugio Romo, her loving children Gilbert (Jayne) Romo, Paul (Sandy) Romo, Mark (Nanette) Romo, Susan (James) Pastore, Barbara Leverso, and Elizabeth Romo, cherished grandchildren Christine, John, Nick, Ben, Matthew, Amy, Jimmy, Ann Marie, Pierce, Cole, and great grandchildren Sean, Heather and Taylor. In lieu of flowers donations to Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Rd. in Wheeling. Funeral arrangements made by Grove Memorial Chapel.
PAUL R. SALLEY
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Paul R. Salley, 60, of Elk Grove Village, took place on Monday, Nov. 27 at St. Julian Eymard Church. Visitation was on Sunday, Nov. 26 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Salley was a retired worker of Ameritech and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Elks. He is preceded in death by his sister Katherine Muncy and his grandparents. Mr. Salley is survived by his wife Patricia, children Paul and Robert, parents Raymond and Mary, sister Karol, brother Raymond (Monika) Salamowicz, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
ANDREW B. SCARNATO
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Andrew Benjamin Scarnato, 98, of Des Plaines, will be held on Friday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. from Ryan Parke Funeral Home to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Mr. Scarnato owned Ladny Motor Service, a tucking company, was a master wine maker, and a tool and die maker. He was also a member and usher at St. Paul of the Cross Church. He passed away on Nov. 25, 2006 at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife Verney M., daughter Mildred (Frank) DiMartino, and siblings Louis and Emma. Mr. Scarnato is survived by his children Mary Ann (the late Simone "Sam") Vivirito, Dolores "Dee" (Gerald) Resnick, and Jennifer (Steven) Fenill, grandchildren Joan, Susan, Michelle, Kimberly, Andrea, Dina, Annette and Anthony, great-grandchildren Angela, Michael, Christina, Amanda, Robert, Michael, Emily, Megan and Michel, expected great-great grandson Benjamin, and siblings Thomas and Ida.
JOSEPH W. WADE
Navy Veteran
A memorial Mass for Joseph W. Wade, 68, took place on Monday, Nov. 27, at St. Theresa Church in Palatine, preceded by a memorial visitation. Internment was at St. Michael the Archangel cemetery. Mr. Wade was born on Nov. 28, 1937. He served in the United States Navy and died on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. His wife Pam; his children Lynne (Michael) Burkeen, Joseph (Elizabeth) Wade III and Michael (Jennifer) Wade; and his grandchildren Matthew, Jensen, Andrew, Joey, Ben, Connor and Madelyn survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 are appreciated. Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine made funeral arrangements.
DOROTHEA GEIPEL
Of Rolling Meadows
A life celebration for Dorothea Esther Geipel, 82, took place on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Mt. Prospect. She was born on Sept. 17, 1923 in Germany. She worked as a secretary for United Airlines and died on Feb. 12 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Frieda Geipel, the sister of Lother Geipel and the late Ruth Hendley. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. John Lutheran Church are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.
CLARA M. GILLIHET
Age 83
A longtime resident of Rolling Meadows, Clara M. Gillihet passed away Feb. 22 at Lee Manor Nursing Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Gillihet was a Michigan native who made her living as a supervisor for more than 20 years at Mehode Company. Visitation was held at Meadows Funeral Home and interment at St. Joseph cemetery in River Grove. Mrs. Gillihet was preceded in death by husband Lucien, seven brothers and six sisters. Survivors include sons Frank and Grant (Sharon) Gillihet; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimeris Foundation.
RICHARD GORR
Of Arlington Heights
Funeral services were held for Richard S. Gorr, 58, of Arlington Hts on Feb. 27 at Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Hts. Entombment was at All Saints cemetery Mausoleum. Mr Gorr was an Army veteran and had 34 years of service as a delivery driver for Butternut Bread - Lewis Baking Co. He died Feb. 22 at Northwest Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (nee Mateling); daughters, Lisa Gorr (Daniel Mattes), Melissa (Robert, Jr.) Del Dotto, Pamela (Justin) Mayer; and mother-in-law, Geraldine (late Walter) Mateling.
TIMOTHY GLEESON
Age 77
Funeral services were held for Timothy Gleeson, 77, of Edison Park, on Feb. 27 at St. Juliana Church in Chicago. Visitation was held Feb. 26 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr Gleeson died Feb. 22. Mr Gleeson was a longtime member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73. He was a native of Pallas Green Co. Limerick, Ireland. He was the beloved husband of Joan (nee Cawley); brother of Nellie (the late Tim) McGrath of Ireland, Mike (Mary) and Owen and the late Phil, Tom (Bea) Gleeson; fond uncle; and great uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL, 60068.
LESTER J. GRACYK
Park Ridge Resident
A funeral Mass for Lester J. Gracyk, 84, of Park Ridge, will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment will follow in Memorial Park. He died Feb. 4 in his home. He was s veteran of World War II military service, and was a cantor at St. Paul of the Cross for many years. Surviving are his widow, Irene (nee Hagen); children Suzanne (Ronald) Sundblad and Kathleen (Stephen) Reichardt; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Delphine Glowczewski and Marian Graczyk; brother George (Arline) Graczyk; and many nieces and nephews.
WINIFRED M. WOLTER
Of Glenview
Memorial services were held for Winifred M. "Winnie" Wolter (nee Park), 95, on Feb. 25 at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield. Wolter was the beloved wife of the late Arthur "Art"; mother of John (Nancy), James (Judy) and the late Emilie (Vic) Renaud; grandmother of Kurt (Michelle), Karen (Chris), Brad (Michele), Lianne (Tom), Victor (Linda), Jesse, Jennifer and Jeffrey; and great-grandmother of twelve.
E.D. INGESON
Of Glenview
Funeral services were held for E.D. Ingeson, 81, on Feb. 18 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Glenview. Mr Ingeson was a WWII Veteran. He retired from the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. after more than 30 years of service. He died on Feb. 11. He was a beloved husband to the late Betty and is survived by his sons David (Genny); Jeffrey and Brian (Tina Lucas); grandchildren, Derek, Sydney and Brandon; brothers, Ruby Ingeson and Bert (Rose) Ingeson; and friend Mary Stach. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity in memory of Mr. Ingeson would be appreciated.
JOHN HALL
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral Mass for John F. Hall, 62, took place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Collette Church. Interment was at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine; visitation was Friday, Feb. 24 at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mr. Hall was born in Chicago on Nov. 7, 1943. He worked as a printer in the graphic arts business and died Feb. 21 at his home. He was preceded in death by his brother William (late Anne) Hall. He is survived by his wife Gail, his sons Steve (Tricia) and Brian (Rebecca), his grandchildren Shane and Maggie, and his brother James (Cathy).
ALVINA HASSE
Age 95
Funeral services were held for Alvina "Winnie" Hasse (nee Salge), 95, on Feb. 18 at St. John the Beloved Chapel at the Lutheran Home, Arlington Hts. Interment was at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Mrs Hasse a resident of Arlington Heights, formerly of Elk Grove and Huntley. She died on Feb. 15. She is survived by her three children, Donald Hasse, Joyce Cutler and Elizabeth (Willard) Schoppe. She was a cherished grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 15, great great grandmother of four, and close sister-in-law of Gladys (Melvin) Netzel. Donations may be made to the Lutheran Home, 800 W. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, or the charity of your choice.
