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DONALD M. BUX
Of Niles
A funeral service for Donald D. Bux, 44, was held on Monday, Sept. 25 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 24 at the funeral home. The interment was held at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Bux was born on May 25, 1962 in Niles. He worked in the building products field. He died on Sept. 19, 2006. Mr. Bux is survived by his parents Donald A. (Rosemaire C) Bux, his brother David, nephew Maleah and God mother Carmella Wawrzyniak.
DAVID M. CLARKE JR.
Elk Grove Resident
A funeral service for David M. Clarke Jr., 42, will take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the chapel. Mr. Clarke Jr. was a carpenter and member of the Carpenters Union Local 839. He was a native of Dublin, Ireland and resident of Elk Grove for 35 years. He died on Sept. 24, 2006. He is survived by his parents David Clarke Sr. and Phyllis nee Bartley, brothers Henry F. (Laura) and Paul M. (Meg), and nephew Taylor M. Clarke. He also has many relatives and friends in Dublin.
MABEL WURL DEERING
of Rolling Meadows
A funeral mass for Mabel Wurl Deering (nee Likens), 84, took place Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Visitation was held that morning at the funeral home. Deering was a long time resident of Rolling Meadows. She worked for Delux check Printing Company for over 18 years. She was borne in Chicago in 1921 and died in her home on Sept. 22. Deering is survived by her husband Alvin J. Deering; her children William (Janet) Wurl Jr. and Heidi Welborn; grandchildren Denise (Steven) Joseph, Ken Welborn, Diane (Matt) Doll and Collen (Ben) Prifogle; eight great grandchildren; siblings Albert (Mary) Likens and Shirley Russell. She was preceded in death by her first husband William R. Wurl Sr. and her sister Dorothy Olsen. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society.
AGNES R. FISCHER
Great-grandmother of three
Agnes R. Fischer (nee Reckert) of Arlington Hts. died Wednesday, Sept. 20. She was born April 29, 1916 in Chicago. She spent 54 years with the late Herbert M. Fischer, and they raised Edward (Gayle), Mary Anne (Thomas) Thompson, Joseph and Barbara. Her grandchildren included Paul, Lisa (Bill) Hanney, Julie (Jeff) Lyons and Tom Thompson, Jr. Her great-grandchildren were Isabella, Liam and Alexis. She grew up with six siblings: Mary Cannon, John (Gloria), Frank, Richard, the late Adeline and the late Bernard. Visitation was Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23, with her funeral Saturday at St. Raymond Church, Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Fischer was buried in All Saints cemetery.
MARY D. FITZSIMMONS
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Mary D. Fitzsimmons, (nee Doyle), 82, was private on Sept. 19. The visitation and internment at All Saints cemetery were private as well. Ms. Fitzsimmons was born on May 19, 1924 in Boston, MA. She died on Sept. 17, 2006 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband George F. and daughters Margaret and Maureen Fitzsimmons. She is survived by sons William D. (Janet) and James B. (Nora Cools), and granddaughters Victoria and Jennifer Fitzsimmons.
MARY HADRA
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Mary Hadra, (nee Parth), 92, took place on Friday, Sept. 22 at Ryan Parke Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Thurs, Sept. 21 and Interment took place at Memory Gardens cemetery. Ms. Hadra was born on Nov. 28, 1913 in Chicago. She died on Sept. 19, 2006 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A.. She is survived by children Geraldine (Robert) Cooper and Leonard J. (Shirley), grandchildren Carolyn and Micheal, and sisters Kate (the late Donald) Siagel and Helen (Ted) Buczynski, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL, 60068.
RALPH A. HERBERTS
WWII Army Veteran
A funeral service for Ralph A. Herberts, 93, took place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Visitation was held Friday, Sept. 22 at the funeral home and interment at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Herberts was born on March 29, 1913. He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired employee of ComEd. He was also a member of the ComEd American Legion Post. He passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence (nee Keenan) and parents August and Edith. He is survived by sister-in-law Rosemary Moran, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.
ANDREW G. JACKSON
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Andrew G. Jackson, 83, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Severinos River Woods Funeral Chapels. Visitation was scheduled to be held today, Friday, Sept. 29 at the funeral home and interment took place in Irving Park cemetery. Mr. Jackson was born on Sept. 14, 1923 in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army before moving to Des Plaines in 1951. He worked as an electrotyper and then as a postal clerk at the Des Plaines Post Office. He died on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2006 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents Andrew E. and Rose Jackson. He is survived by his children Bea "Betty Ann" Moreau (Wayne Gaston), Paul (Kim) and Wendy (Joe) Hendrickson, his brother Daniel (Connie) Jackson, and his grandchildren Elysia and Rachel Moreau, Tai Gaston, Matthew and Ashley Jackson and Joe Hendrickson.
GERMAINE KELHI
Former Arlington Heights Resident
A funeral Mass for Germaine Kelhi, 81, took place on Fri., Sept. 22, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Poway, CA. The inurnment followed the service at Dearborn Memorial Park, also in Poway. Ms. Kelhi was born on July 4, 1925 in Little Falls, NY. She was a homemaker and resident of Arlington Heights for 22 years. She died on Sept. 15, 2006 in Escondido, CA. She is survived by sons in law Michael (Shelley) Kelhi, Patrick (Kim) Kelhi, and David Kelhi and daughters in law Loretta Anderson, Kathleen (Archie) Budnikas, Germaine (Marty) Murphy, and Susan (Rhonda) Kelhi., as well as sister in law Claire (Bernard) Adamski. Ms. Kelhi was also survived by her 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Country Club Guest Home, 25533 Rue Michelle Rd. Escondido, CA, 92026.
FLORENCE M. KROK
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral Mass for Florence M. Krok (nee Madej), 80, will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Queen of the Rosary Church in Elk Grove Village. Chapel prayers will start at 10:30 a.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Krok was born in Chicago and lived in Niles before moving to Elk Grove Village two years ago. She died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at her home. She was preceded in death by her son Jerome; her parents Joseph and Lucy; and her siblings Angie (the late Stanley) Gancarz, Mary (the late Richard) Baschleben and Alice (Edwin) Piecuch. Her sons Kevin (Barbara) and Michael (Mary); her grandchildren Kimberly, Andrew and Caroline; and her sister Josephine (the late John) Zima survive her. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Queen of the Rosary Church.
ELEANOR MALTEN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Eleanor Malten (nee Gibson), 84, took place on Sat. Sept. 23 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Visitation was held before the service on Sept. 23. The interment was private. Mrs. Gibson was born on Feb. 24, 1922 in Chicago. She graduated from Jones Commercial High School and was a homemaker. She was also a member of the LATOFF YMCA and was an avid swimmer. She once swam 300 miles in a year. Mrs. Gibson also enjoyed sailing and bowling in her free time. She died Sept. 15, 2006 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her late brother Carl (June) Gibson She is survived by husband George Malten, son Ken (Amy) Malten, daughter Kathy Williams, and brother Elmer (Jayne) Gibson. She was also a loving grandmother to grandchildren Samantha (Wayne) Goble, Greta (Jim) Hoff, Matt (Betsy), Sara (Ben) Cox, and Ben (Kristy) Williams, as well as great grandchildren Olivia, Riley, Grace, Reece, and Braedan.
JOHN E. ROBERTS
WWII Veteran from Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for John E. Roberts, 93, a resident of Des Plaines for more than 50 years, took place on Saturday, Sept. 23, at St. Petronille Church in Glen Ellyn. Interment was private. Visitation preceded the Mass. Mr. Roberts was born on May 22, 1913 in Chicago. He served in WWII and the Naval Reserve as a Lt. Commander, and then became a long time employee of the Chicago Board of Education. He taught at Tilden and Lane Technical high schools before joining the Boards Central Office in 1962 where he worked on new and innovative programs for high school dropouts. He retired in 1974 as Director of the Urban Youth Program. He died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in Wheaton. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret and his parents John and Ann Roberts. His son Dr. John Roberts, his daughter Peggy (Richard) Carlson and four grandchildren, Claire (Michael) Fitzpatrick, Meghan Roberts, Erin Carlson, and Tara Carlson, survive him: In lieu of flowers, contributions to CNS Hospice of DuPage, 790 E. North Ave., Carol Stream, Ill. 60188 are appreciated. Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton made funeral arrangements.
MARJORIE L. RYAN
Mother, grandmother
Marjorie L. Ryan of Palatine died Thursday, Sept. 21 in Arlington Hgts. She was born July 28, 1926 in Chicago. She married
Michael, and was the mother of Pattiann Grigsby, grandmother of Ryan and Arielle Grigsby and sister of Grace Ward. Her funeral and burial were private.
MICHAEL J. WALL
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Michael J. Wall, 72, will take place on Thurs., Sept. 28 at 8 p.m at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. A memorial visitation will be held on Thurs. as well from 4 p.m. until the sevice at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Wall was a member of The Stewart Club in Park Ridge and of the Chicago Typographical #16 Union. Mr. Wall was preceded in death by his parents Patrick Wall and Nova (Harold) Jacoby. He is survived by his sister Joan DiLeonardi and brother Dr. Larry Jacoby. He is also survived by his eight children and his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made to Oakton Community College Foundation, Michael J. Wall Scholarship Fund, 1600 Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
FRANK G. CAPUTO
Of Niles
A funeral Mass for Frank G. Caputo, 79, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Visitation was Monday, Sept. 18 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mr Caputo worked as a Real Estate Broker. He also served in the army. He is survived by his mother, Carmella Caputo (nee Dato); children Lisa Marie Caputo, Louis (Nancy) Caputo; Grandchildren Kelly, Frank and Cara; sisters Lee (Late Louis) Mazzucia, Geraldine Caputo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Louis Caputo and sister Anne (Andrew) Pilolla. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research or the American Diabetes Association.
TIMOTHY J. EFFLANDT Formerly Of
Arlington Heights
A funeral Mass for Timothy J. Efflandt, 38, of Elgin, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Arlington Heights. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Visitation was on Monday, Sept. 11 at Oehler Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Mr. Efflandt was born on April 23, 1968, in Des Plaines. He died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His parents Gerald and Joyce (nee Henrickson) Efflandt; his siblings Deborah Efflandt and Scott (Dawn) Efflandt; his nephew Joshua Efflandt; and many aunts, uncles and cousins survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Children's Memorial Foundation, 2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614 are appreciated.
VIRGINIA S. FERNANDEZ
Dialysis Technician
A memorial Mass for Virginia Sison Fernandez, 66, of Rolling Meadows, was celebrated Sept. 16 in Holy Family Church in Inverness. Burial was private. A native of the Philippines, she attended Santa Teresita School of Mid-Wifery in the Philippines and then came to the United States. She spent 30 years as a Dialysis technician at neo medical dialysis centers in the Chicago area, retiring in 1999. According to family members, who was an avid gardener, a lover of animals, and an excellent cook. Surviving are her husband, Primitivo, daughters Linda, Darlene, and Sue; grandchildren Alexia, Victoria, Samuel, and Gabriella; and sons-in-law Ron and Craig. Arrangements were by the Meadows Funeral Home.
EUGENE Z. GADOMSKI
Furniture Salesman
A funeral Mass for Eugene Z. Gadomski, 79, of Niles, will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Ransom Church, Park Ridge. Burial will be in All Saints cemetery. A native of Chicago and a retired furniture salesman, he died Sept. 17 in the Forest Villa Nursing Home. He was a veteran of military service. Surviving are his widow, Bernice; children Kathleen Holm, Timothy (Kimberly), and Thomas (Dorothy); grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Mark, Amanda, Zachary; Bradley, Kathryn, Joseph, Christina and Paige; and a sister, Virginia Boring. He was preceded in death by his son, Eugene (Jennifer), and his brother, Steve Migala. Memorials are requested to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL.
Pearl Gustafson
Great-grandmother
Pearl D. Gustafson of Niles died Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8019 N. Wisner Ave. She was born Aug. 7, 1918 in Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alice (nee Lawrence) Bahl. She is survived by her husband, Russell E. Gustafson; son Michael (Laurel); daughters Gail (Donald) Voss and Cheryl (Russel) Kolcz; grandchildren Kimberly (George) Yutakis, Daniel Voss, David (Sarah) Voss, Shannon Voss, Jennifer Gustafson, Melissa Gustafson, Dawn Gustafson, Nikky Gustafson, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Kolcz, Kevin Kolcz and Patricia (John) Monaco; six great-grandchildren; sister June (the late Charles) Fishleigh; brother Charles (Donna) and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gustafson's funeral was at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15. She was buried in Ridgewood cemetery, 9900 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Marija Haller
Mother, Grandmother
Marija Haller lived to be 82 years and two days old. Born Sept. 13, 1924, she died Friday, Sept. 15 at St. Alexis Hospital. The Lincolnwood homemaker was preceded in death by her parents, Luka and Milka (Dosen) Pavicic; a sister, Neda and brother, Ivan. She is survived by her sons, Fred (Kathy) and Robert (Julie); daughter Helga Jasna (Haller) of Camarillo, Calif., grandchildren Ricky, Mark, Steven, Katarina, Matthew, Lucas, Evan and Kasandra; brother Ante and sisters Mica and Zora. The funeral was Tuesday, Sept. 19. She was buried in Maryhill cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave.
