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SHIRLEY J. BYRNE
Former head cook at Harper
A funeral service for Shirley J. Byrne, 64, formerly of Palatine, took place Monday at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Palatine. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Memorial Park cemetery in Skokie. Shirley was born Nov. 19, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She worked as head cook for Harper Community College Food Service until her retirement in 2003. She passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2 in Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Wilma (Chambers) Symons. She is survived by her husband, William P. Byrne, her children Kimberly Ann (Steve) Muchowicz, Kelly Marie (William) Doles, and William K. Byrne, and her grandchildren John Doles, Megan Doles, Frank Doles, and Halle Muchowicz.
WALTER DIPPING
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Walter Albert Dipping, 87, of Arlington Hts. took place Friday, Jan. 5 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Irving Park cemetery. Mr. Dipping was born Feb. 14, 1919 in Chicago. A machinist for a printing company, he passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bertha (nee Lulloff) and Fred Dipping, and his wife Grayce (nee Kilderman) Dipping. He is survived by his son Walter Allen (Patricia) Dipping and his grandchildren Paul and Mary.
MARLYS G. DZIADUS
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Marlys G. Dziadus, 64, of Elk Grove Village, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Ms. Dziadus was born in Minneapolis, Minn. He was the founder and vice president of Masonry Construction Corp. of LaGrange. She died on Dec. 12, 2006 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Marie Wilkins. Ms. Dziadus is survived by her husband Paul A., children Robert, Nicholas, and Michele Poore, brother Walter Holt, sisters Charlotte (Gene) Swanson and Deborah (Donald) Overcash, and grandchildren Maryls and Robert Poore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
JANE E. GRADY
Mt. Prospect resident helped in war effort
A funeral service for Jane E. Grady, 83, took place on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation preceded the service. Mrs. Grady was born on Nov. 17, 1923 in Norview, Virg. She was an avid bingo player and gardener. During WWII, she was "Rosie the Riveter" in her position as arc welder for a shipyard. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007 in Prospect Heights. Her husband, Frank, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Candy Roi, Robert (Eva) and William and her grandchildren Kevin Brian, Amy, Keena and Katherine.
JAMIE LYNN HARAST
Formerly of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Jamie Lynn Harast, 24, of Decatur, formerly of Arlington Heights, was held on Sunday, Jan. 7 at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Visitation was held on Sunday before the service. Ms. Harast was born on Feb. 1, 1982 in Park Ridge. She died on Jan. 3, 2007 at her home. She is preceded in death by her half-brother Patrick Henry and her grandmother Ruth Hough Ms. Harast is survived by her mother Barbara Hood, father Frank (Alice), half-sister Christine Hood, boyfriend Aaron Woolever, half-brother Jon Henry, step-sister Heather (Frank) Tebbe, grandparents Thomas Hough, Kay and Frank Harast, and uncle Thomas J. Hough. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Eating Disorders Coalition, 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #423, Washington D.C., 20003-4303.
IRENE T. KITOWSKI
Of Palatine
Prayers for Irene T. Kitowski, 82, of Palatine were said Monday at St. Thomas of Villanova Church and Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, both in Palatine. Interment at St. Michael the Archangel cemetery. Mrs. Kitowski was born July 11, 1924 in Chicago. A member of TOPS for the past 30 years, she passed away Jan. 4 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Kitowski. She is survived by her children Greg (Dina) Kitowski and Lynda Kitowski, her sister Eleanor (the late Ray) Isakson, her grandchildren Steven, Katie, Rick, and Kevin, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
ARTHUR N. KRISTUFEK
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Arthur N. Kristufek, 77, of Mt. Prospect took place yesterday (Thursday) at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was the previous day. Entombment in All Saints Mausoleum. Mr. Kristufek was born July 19, 1929 in Chicago. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He also served as superintendent of the Illinois Police Reserves. He died Monday, Jan. 8 at Northwest Community Healthcare. He is preceded in death by his dear brother, Robert Kristufek. He is survived by his beloved wife Donna (nee Grubb) Kristufek, his beloved son Arthur Lance Kristufek and his stepson Don Petrone. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia appreciated. For information, 847-394-2336.
ROSE M. MEBUST
Homemaker from Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Rose M. Mebust nee Aiello, 55, took place on Friday, Jan. 5, at St. Mary Church in Des Plaines. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 4 at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Mebust was born on July 3, 1951 in Chicago. She died in Des Plaines on Jan. 2, 2007. She is survived by her husband Howard; her children Nicole (Michael Matijevic) Mebust and Eric Mebust; her granddaughter Jillian Mebust; her brother Joseph Aiello; her sister-in-law Faith Lindauer; her brothers-in-law Wayne (Diane), John, Lowell, and Joel (Emily) Mebust; and many nieces and nephews.
ASTRID OLSEN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Astrid Olsen (nee Valvatne), 70, of Des Plaines will be tomorrow (Saturday) at Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines Chapel at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Sarah J. Stumme officiating. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Irving Park cemetery. Astrid was born July 3, 1936 in Stord, Norway to Bard H. and Elida Valvatne. Astrid was a proud member of the Leikarringen Helmhug Dance Group. She was employed as a school bus driver for 32 years, most recently working for Septran Corporation. She passed away Thursday, Jan. 4 at Celebration Hospital in Orlando, Fla. She is preceded in death by her sister Baby Arne Helge Valvatne. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Reidar O. Olsen, her children Barbara (Eric) Helgeland, Catherine (the late Peter) Karabas, Linda Olsen Grant, Perry (Lisa) Olsen, Peter (Ana) Olsen and Henry (Stephanie) Olsen, her siblings Kari (Torleif) Sundt, and Egil (Holly) Valvatne, and 16 fond grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, Ill.
JUANA R. PEREY
Of Des Plaines
A prayer service for Juana R. Perey (nee Rodriguez), 95, of Des Plaines was said yesterday (Thursday) at the Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at All Saints cemetery. Mrs. Perey was born April 29, 1911 in Indang, Cavite, Philippines. She died Sunday, Jan. 7 at Lee Manor Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband Antonio F. Perey, her son Reynaldo (Rosalinda) Perey, and her grandson Joseph Berganos. She is survived by her children, Rosario P. (Rodrigo) Berganos and Zoila P. (Gary) Crider, her grandchildren Daisy (Jose) Jacobe, Rodney Berganos, Wayne Crider, Andrea Crider, Rosie (Rolley) Medina, Julie (Nestor) Gerardo, Cesar (Shiela) Perey, Lilia (Darvin) Morales, Verna (Alex) Simbulan, Edgar (Lucy) Perey, and Ronald Perey, and sixteen great grandchildren.
LAWRENCE PTASINSKI
Lawyer from Park Ridge
A funeral service for Lawrence Ptasinski, 57, took place on Saturday, Jan. 6, at St. Paul of the Cross in Park Ridge. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery in Niles. Visitation was on Friday, Jan. 5, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Ptasinski was born on Sept. 17, 1949 in Chicago. He was a partner in the law firm of Ptasinski and Smith in Niles and was active in many civic and professional organizations. He died on Dec. 31, 2006, in Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisc. His wife Carolyn nee Zajac; his children Catherine and Joseph Ptasinski; and his parents Joseph and Jean survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Benedict the African Catholic Church c/o St. Paul of the Cross, 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge, are appreciated.
LILLIAN A. RUSK
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Lillian A. Rusk, 93, of Park Ridge, was held on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 8 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints Mausoleum. Ms. Rusk was born on Dec. 13, 1913 in Chicago. She was a member of the Park Ridge Country Club, the original and founding member of the Notre Dame High School Mother's Club, and a member of the Sokol Gymnastics Club. She died on Jan. 4, 2007 at Lutheran General Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Josef and Rosalie Hayna, husband Raymond, and son Thomas. Ms. Rusk is survived by her son Kenneth Rusk, grandchildren Gregory (Heather), Mary Christine, Lauren Marie (Kevin) Donnelley, Thomas, Patrick, Daniel (Amanda), Matthew and James, great grandchildren Gabriella, Nicholas, Veronica, Olivia and Sawyer, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Notre Dame Scholarship.
PHYLLIS J. SNYDER
Formerly of Franklin Park
A funeral service and visitation for Phyllis J. Snyder, 76, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Franklin Park, was Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Skaja Bachmann Funeral Home in Crystal Lake. Interment at Prairie Grove cemetery. Phyllis was born Nov. 3, 1930 in Peoria, Ill. to William and Lucille (nee Palm) Allonby. She married
her husband O.L. Gil Snyder on July 9, 1949 in Lincoln, Ill. Phyllis co-owned and operated Chicago Spence Tool & Rubber Co. in Melrose Park from 1963 until her retirement in 1995. She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed making cards on her computer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was as her family put it "Mother of four, and a friend to all." She passed away Saturday, Dec. 30 at home. She is survived by her husband Gil, her daughters Jodie (Bruce) Roth and Janet (Paul) Nikoden, her sons Gilson (Nancy) Snyder and Jay (Cindy) Snyder, her grandchildren Brandon (Carrieann) Roth, Gilson Snyder, Teri (Robert) Mumford, Garrett Roth, Jennifer Snyder, Ashley Roth, Heather Snyder, Bradley Snyder, and Jason Snyder, and her great grandchildren Shyann Mumford, Samantha Roth, and Elisabeth Roth. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Association.
HELEN MAE SODERSTROM
Formerly of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Helen Mae Soderstrom, 87, of Schaumburg, formerly of Mt. Prospect, was held on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Memory Gardens cemetery Chapel in Arlington Heights. Visitation was on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Interment was at Memory Gardens. Ms. Soderstrom was born on Oct. 3, 1919 in Kennan, Wisc. She was a teacher in Kennan, Catawba and Ogema, Wisc. from 1937 to 1942. She worked as a waitress at the Hardings Restaurant in Chicago for over 34 years. She was formerly a resident of Mt. Prospect. She died on Dec. 29, 2006 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. She is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Mildred Richter, husband Carl O., and brother Donald. Ms. Soderstrom is survived by her siblings Melvin James Richter, Vincent, Francis, Robert (Shirley) Richter, Betty Ehle, and Maxine Hurst, as well as nieces and nephews.
JOSE A. SOLIS
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service and visitation for Jose A. Solis, 79, of Des Plaines was Saturday, Jan. 6 at the G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Mr. Solis is survived by his beloved wife Carmen (nee Trujillo), loving children Arthur (Mary) Solis, Maria (Rick) Krupa, Raul (Peggy) Solis, and Ophelia (Mark) Kapelanski, dear brother Gregoria Riveria, fond grandchildren Vince Solis, Bob Solis, Tom Solis, Matt Solis, Michael Bogmenko, Sean Krupa, John Narke, Amanda Solis, Alex Solis, Celia Kapelanski, and Joey Kapelanski, and prided great grandchildren Briana Bogmenko and Paolo Solis. Memorials appreciated to a charity of your choice.
CARA M. STANSBURY
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Cara M. Stansbury, 37, of Arlington Heights, was held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at St. James Church. Visitation took place on Friday, Jan. 5 at Glueckert Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery in Niles. Ms. Stansbury was born on September 19, 1969 in Chicago. She was a human resources representative at Hewitt Associates in Lincolnshire. As a past recipient of donor kidneys, Ms. Stansbury was an active advocate for organ donation and a participant in the "Transplant Olympics." She was also active in young adult ministry at Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She died on Dec. 1, 2006 in Chicago. Ms. Stansbury is survived by her parents James and Carol, sister Cathleen (Chris) McGowan, brothers James, Michael (Jill Chapman), and Christopher, grandparents Joseph and Irene Mucha and James Sr. and Edith Stansbury, uncle Dennis Mucha, and nieces and nephews Sammy, Nicholas, Jacob, Maria Irene and Brigid Caroline McGowan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Cara Stansbury Memorial Fund, c/o Glueckert Funeral Home or Masses.
JEFFERY B. WALKER
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service and interment for Jeffery B. Walker, 43, were private. Visitation took place on Sunday, Jan. 7, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Walker died on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 in Seattle, Wash. His father William preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother Karen nee Kridle and his siblings Rick (Amy) and Connie (Bruce) Gray. He was the dear uncle of Sadie and Georgia Gray and the fond nephew of Connie Flynn and Diane Lewis. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association are appreciated.
Grace Coombs
Widow Of Fallen Fireman, Succumbs
Grace M. Coombs (Norlin), widow of the late Robert P. Coombs, the only Des Plaines firefighter to die in the line of duty, passed away on Dec. 31 at her Des Plaines residence. Born Mar. 27, 1924 in Chicago, Mrs. Coombs was 82. A 54-year resident of Des Plaines, she was a secretary for 20 years and past high priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Karnak Court #17. Visitation will take place today (Thursday), Jan. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines at 10 a.m. Robert Coombs was a Des Plaines firefighter on Apr. 26, 1962 when he died in a sewer accident at River and Rand roads. Mrs. Coombs is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (Charles) Court, and son Robert Marcus (Connie) Coombs. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Allen Coombs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago., 60707.
Samuel R. Thompson
Cook At Sugar Bowl Dies
Samuel R. Thompson, former long-time cook and chef at the Sugar Bowl Restaurant in Des Plaines, died Dec. 22 in his home. He was 83 years old. A memorial service for him will be held at 7:30 p.m. today (Thursday) in Oehler Funeral Home's Des Plaines Chapel, 2099 Miner St. A native of Ohio, he came to Chicago at age 25 after serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. He worked as a cook and eventually a chef for the Fifles family, original owners of the Sugar Bowl, for 32 years, retiring in 1998. Surviving are his children, Patricia (Joe) Giallombardo, of Des Plaines; Samuel, Ruth (Jerry) Shugart; and two grandchildren, Amanda and Joseph Giallombardo. He lived in Des Plaines for 41 years, and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (nee Hallgrimson).
