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MARTIN B. LUNDGREN
Army veteran formerly of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Martin B. Lundgren, 77, took place on Friday, Feb. 17, at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Memorial was held before the service. Mr. Lundgren was born in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Target in Joliet. After residing in Elk Grove Village for 35 years, he lived in Crest Hill for the last 10 years. He died on Feb. 16 at his home. He is survived by his wife Kate (nee Labelle), his children Michael (Cathy), Candy (Michael) Colgan, Pam Lundgren, stepchildren Michael (Jen) Ostergreen and Tom (Kathryn) Ostergreen, and grandchildren Rachel, Stephanie, Jamie, Leif, Lex, Ally, Dylan, Ashley, Joey, and Jimmy. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Assn. are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel.
HARRY J. FLEENER
IBM Employee
A private funeral service for Harry J. Fleener, 78, of Des Plaines, will be held next week in G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines. Burial will be private. A native of Saunemin, Illinois, and a former resident of Franklin Park, he died Feb. 19 in Bethany Terrace, Morton Grove. He worked for IBM Corp., was a veteran of the Korean War, and was involved in Boy Scouts. Surviving are his widow, Erika E. (nee Markloff); children Ronald J. (Julie) of Rochelle, IL, and Troy E. (Kris) of Carpentersville, IL, grandchildren Patrick and Linda Fleener, and sister Shirley (the late Russel) Doris. He was preceded in death by siblings Phyllis (Virgil) Hensen, and Rita Fleener.
EDNA T. GLADE
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Edna T. Glade (nee Kieper), 94, took place on Thursday, Feb. 16 at The Lutheran Home in Arlington Hts. Interment was at Ridgewood cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Wednesday at The Lutheran Home. Mrs. Glade was born on June 8, 1911 in Chicago. She died on Feb. 11 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph, her daughter Jean L. Glade, and a sister Leona Hedke. She is survived by her children Karen (John) Schroeder and Marian (late Richard) Neumann, grandchildren Kathy (Robert) Smith, Robert and Jean Neumann, and her sister Ethel Lundstrom. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Peters Lutheran Church in Arlington Hts are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.
ROSE MARY BOGAERTS
Age 77
Rose Mary Bogaerts (nee Dooms) of Palatine passed away Feb. 8 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. Mrs. Bogaerts was a long time member of St. Theresa Church and a professional artist who loved sewing. She was preceded in death by husband Arthur A. and parents Achiel and Emma Dooms. Survivors include children Stephen C. (Judy), Mary Kay (Rick) Riviere, Janyne A. Kasprowicz and John A. (Jill); and twelve grandchildren. A Mass was held Monday at St. Theresa Church. Arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation.
RUSSELL J. CHIZEK
Communications Worker
A funeral service for Russell J. Chizek, 61, of Rolling Meadows, was held Feb. 11 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Rolling Meadows. Interment followed in Ridgewood cemetery. Arrangements were by Meadows Funeral Home. A native of Biwabik, Minnesota, he died Feb. 7 in Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. He worked in the telecommunication field for more than 40 years. Surviving are his widow, Marie (nee Liebig), children Michelle (Scott), Henry, and Renee (Mark) Cole; grandson Christian Michael Henry; and his mother, Doris. Memorials are requested to Trinity Lutheran Church.
LUCILLE R. DYER
Des Plainesite since 1959
Lucille R. Dyer passed away Feb. 7. She was celebrated with a Mass Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Mrs. Dyer was a member of the St. Mary Altar and Rosary and a Des Plaines Elk for 35 years. She was preceded in death by husband Gene and brother Peter Buczek. Mrs. Dyer is survived by sons Rev. Gene, Paul (Carrie), Greg (Kim), Peter (Jennifer) and Jeff (Sandy) Dyer; sisters Julia (the late Chester) Bartecki, Frances (the late Edward) Czerwinski and Ann (the late Ben) Clement; grandchildren Lisa, Matthew, Tommy, Benjamin and Kylie; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Heart of Mary Outreach Ministry of St. Mary Church.
HENRY PLICHTA
WWII Veteran Of Glenview
A funeral service for Henry Plichta, 79, took place on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery in Niles. Visitation was held at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Plichta was born on Sept. 14, 1926 in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Glenview American Legion Post, the Chicago Polish Society, and served as an usher at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for 25 years. He worked for 59 years as a salesman. He died on Jan. 24 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. He is survived by his wife Irene (nee Brozyna), children Christopher (Kim) and Robert (Donna) Plichta, and grandchildren Katie, Megham, Jason, and Lauren. He was the dear brother-in-law of Adele (Donald) Wallner, uncle of Fred (Susan) Plichta, Kathy (Mark) Hohmeier, Lisa (Bruce) Burns, Neil (Susan) Wallner, Joan (Tom) Connell, and Don Wallner, and granduncle to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sister Paullannešs Needy Family Fund c/o Olph, 1775 Grove, Glenview. Funeral arrangements were made by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home.
DIANE F. JENZ
Of Glenview
Diane F. Jenz (nee Denten) passed away Jan. 31 in her Glenview home. She was born Nov. 18, 1947 in Chicago. Mrs. Jenz is survived by husband James E. Jenz; children Jonathan (Laura) Jenz, Jodie (Thomas) Sloan and Julie (Steven) Brooks; grandchildren Luke, Riley, Molly and Maggie; and brothers Donald (Margie) and David (Joan) Denten. A funeral was held at N.J. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home in Glenview, with burial at Dartford cemetery in Green Lake, Wi. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, North Shore Unit, 820 Davis St., Suite 340, Evanston, 60201.
ADOLPH WYSOCKI
WWII veteran from Glenview
A funeral service for Adolph Wysocki, 87, took place on Jan. 31 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Wysocki was born on April 12, 1918 in Cedar Rapids, IA. He served in the U.S. Air Force in WWII and became the CEO of Spring and Wire Corp. He died at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge on Jan. 28. He is survived by his wife Florence (nee Ostapa), and children Thomas (Ann), Carolyn (Ron) Gralewski, Nancy (Tom) Brach, and John (Sarah) Wysocki. He was the grandfather of Rebecca, Cindy, Bill, Maggie, Sarah, Shannon, Mary, Joseph, Rosie, Tad, Amy, Lynnette, Katie, Tracie, Merridith, Bryan, Michael, and the late Susan, the great-grandfather of five, the loving uncle of many, and the brother of Al (late Kay), late Kay (Harry) Jagla, and the late Ted Wysocki. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of choice or masses are appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home.
PEARL ZELENKA
Of Glenview
A funeral service for Pearl Zelenka, 97, of Glenview, took place Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenview. Interment took place at Mt. Auburn cemetery. Visitation took place Monday, Feb. 6, 4 to 9 p.m. at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home in Glenview. Mrs. Zelenka, a former Darien resident, retired from Sears with 40 years of service. Mrs. Zelenka died Friday, Feb. 3. Mrs. Zelenka was preceded in death by her husband Charles Zelenka Sr.; brother George Sladetz; sister-in-law Anna Homolka; and brother-in-law Frank Zelenka. Mrs. Zelenka is survived by her daughter Alice (Rudy) Schoenherr; and grandchildren Lori Schoenherr, and Nancy (John) Zadrozny. Mrs. Zelenka was a delighted and thankful member in the extended families of Killinger, Knox, Michaels, Millan, Sherwin, Mooney, Hutchins, Handley, Turner, Heneghan, Dawson and Votava. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
SONIA GEMBARA
Polish National Alliance Member
A funeral Mass for Sonia Gembara (nee Satkiewicz) took place Friday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment took place at St. Adalbert cemetery. Visitation took place Thursday, Feb. 9, 3 to 9 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. Mrs. Gembara was a longtime member of Polish National Alliance Group, #1084 and Polish Womenšs Alliance of America. Mrs. Gembara died Saturday, Feb. 4. Mrs. Gembara was preceded in death by her husband John; and sister Alyce Mueller. Mrs. Gembara is survived by her children Barbara (Donald) Kopec, Regina McComb; six grandchildren; sister Jane Kloc; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Polish National Alliance Scholarship Endowment Fund, 6100 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL, 60646-4385.
WARREN R. HANSEN
Tool and Die Worker
A funeral Mass for Warren R. Hansen, 76, of Rolling Meadows, was celebrated Feb. 13 in St. Colette Church, Rolling Meadows. Interment followed in Arlington cemetery, Elmhurst. Arrangements were by Meadows Funeral Home. A native of Chicago, he died Feb. 7 in Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Hts. He worked many years as a tool and die polisher. Surviving are his widow, Rita (nee Golbeck); children Michael (Sheila) and Judy Hansen; granddaughter Amy Hansen; great-granddaughter Josie Hansen; and sister Lois. He was preceded in death by a brother, John.
GLENN HEIMBUCH
Of Palatine
A visitation for Glenn Heimbuch, 64, of Palatine, took place Monday, Feb. 13, 5 to 8 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home. Born in Chicago on June 30, 1941, Mr. Heimbuch worked for People Gas Company for more than 25 years as a credit collector. Mr. Heimbuch was preceded in death by his father Raymond; and brother Donald W. Mr. Heimbuch is survived by his children Glen Jr. Cory (Sam) Meddors, Michael (Lisa), Michelle (Rob) Mac Farland; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother Edna; and brother Kenneth B. (Susan).
VIOLET ANN HENRY
Formerly Of Arlington Hts.
Former Arlington Hts. resident Violet Ann Henry (nee Savini) died Feb. 7 at Lexington Nursing Center in Schaumburg. Mrs. Henry was celebrated with a Mass at St. Zachary Church in Des Plaines before interment at Memory Gardens cemetery. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and a homemaker. Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by husband William G. Henry, two sisters and four brothers. She is survived by son Joseph J. (Judy) Domaracki; daughter Mary K. Henry; grandchildren Brian, Elise and Lauren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Henry was 86 years old.
MARTIN KUCERA
Veteran of WWII, Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Martin J. Kucera, 84 took place on Wednesday, Feb 8, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Visitation was Tuesday. Mr. Kucera was a longtime resident of Park Ridge before moving to Mt. Prospect. He died on Feb. 5. He was the beloved husband of Norma (nee Carroll), the loving father of Donna Thompson, Richard (Mary Jo), and Ronald (Barbara), the dear grandfather of Jeff (Christine) and Sandra Thompson, Melanie, Brian, Kevin, Michael, and Anna Kathryn Kucera, dear brother of Bette (the late Irv) Zavadsky, fond brother-in-law of James (Florence) Carroll and Mary (the late Bob) Bunn, and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
ROBERT PARK
Royal Navy Veteran
A funeral service for Robert Park, 93, a resident of Park Ridge, was held Feb. 13 in Cooney Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Interment was private. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, he died Feb. 9. He was a veteran of the Royal Navy during World War II. Surviving are his son, Robert L. (Patricia); grandfather of Robert A. (Margaret), Lisa S. (Christopher) Steskal-Park, Alexander, and Carolina; great-grandchildren Frances and Duncan; and many nieces and nephews.
IRENE M. RACHMACIEJ
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Irene M. Rachmaciej, 81, of Park Ridge, took place Monday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment took place at St. Adalbert cemetery. Visitation took place Sunday, Feb. 12, 3 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Born in Chicago on Sept. 28, 1924, Mrs. Rachmaciej worked as an office secretary. Mrs. Rachmaciej died Thursday, Feb. 9 at Saint Matthew Lutheran Home. Mrs. Rachmaciej is survived by her son Walter D.; daughter Rosemary (David) Mueller; two grandchildren; sister Phyllis Pawlis; and many nephews and nieces.
MELANIE J. SEGER
Of Palatine
A visitation for Melanie J. Seger (nee Pedersen), 66, of Palatine took place Friday at Meadows Funeral Home. Mrs. Seger is survived by her son John K. (Linda); brother William (Jan) Pedersen; and cousin Roland Pedersen.
FRED F. BRAUN
Carpenter
Fred F. Braun, a Korean War and Army veteran and a retired teacher at Carpenter's Training Center in Elk Grove, passed away Feb. 2 at Alexian Bros. Medical Center. Mass was said Monday at Queen of the Rosary Church, followed by entombment at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Mr. Braun, 77, had been a resident of Elk Grove Village for 34 years. He belonged to the Carpenters Union Local #1027 of Chicago for 60 years, a member of the Lions Club and active in VFW Post #9284 in Elk Grove. Mr. Braun was preceded in death by wives Virginia T. (nee Bratek) and Kathy J. (nee Accardi). Surviving are son Fred F.; daughter Virginia M. (Leonard) Kloawa; and grandchildren Jack, Brian & Dan.
WILLIAM CHAPEK
Korean War Veteran From Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for William J. Chapek, 75, took place on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation was also at Grove on Tuesday. Mr. Chapek was born in Racine, WI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska. He worked as a P.E. teacher at Lincoln School in Park Ridge and Emerson School in Niles. He also coached basketball. In earlier years, he was the activities director at the Racine YMCA Camp Anakoji and a member of the Kilties Drum Corp. He died on Feb. 3 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Clara. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Ruth M. (nee Larson), his loving children Cathleen M. Chapek, Steven W. (Anna) Chapek, and Scott C. Chapek, and his sisters Shirley (Richard) Kizewic and Betty Hafemann. Funeral arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel.
