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Louis A. Goodman
Of Niles
Louis A. Goodman, 96, of Niles, died on Saturday, Mar. 14 in his home. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, on Jan. 16, 1913, he was an electrical engineer. Visitation was at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles on Thursday, Mar. 19. Services were at Skaja and St. John Brebeuf Church on Thursday, Mar. 19 with burial in All Saints Mausoleum. Preceding him in death were his parents Louis William and Ottillia Goodman; wife, Josephine Goodman and sister Leona Hanson. He is survived by is son-in-law Gerald (late Maria) Kay; sister, Audrey Boyd; nieces Monya (Bill) Shenkenberg; Myrna (Chuck) Frederickson, Rita (Norbert) Svatos and Loire-Rene (Tom) Miller; nephew, William Boyd, as well as other nephews and nieces.
Vernon A. Gustafson
Of Park Ridge
Vernon A. Gustafson, 81, of Park Ridge, died on Mar. 14. He was the husband of the late Rita (nee Malik); father of Craig, Debra (Bill) Woolland, Vivian (Steve) Palella, Kurt, Leana and the late Lori Ann Dolan; grandfather of nine; great grandfather of nine; brother of Vivian (Ron) Philip. Visitation was at the Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge on Monday, Mar. 16. Funeral services were Tuesday, Mar. 17. Interment in St. Adalbert cemetery.
Linda J. Hand
Of Des Plaines
Linda J. Hand, 39, of Des Plaines, died on Mar. 15 in Northwest Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1969 in Des Plaines, was a Maine West graduate and a customer service representative for Kaehler World Travel, Inc. Visitation was Wednesday, Mar. 18 at Oehler Funeral Home with services Thursday at St. Emily Church in Mt. Prospect. She was buried in All Saints cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Don and Bunny Hand; brothers, David (Karen) Hand, Michael (Jacqueline) Hand, Bryan (Gail) Hand; sister, Sandra (David) Podborny and many nieces and nephews.
Theresa M. Jiran
Of Des Plaines
Theresa M. Jiran, 86, of Des Plaines, passed away on Mar. 13, in Hoffman Estates. Born on Apr. 2 in Arlington Hts., she married
her late husband in 1940. She was a long-time Des Plaines resident and worked as a secretary at Dexs, Inc. Ms. Jiran was the wife of the late Erwin J. Jiran; mother of David (Kathleen), Donald (Lisa) Donna Jean, and Theresa Van Wazer (fiancAŠ Robert E. Harris); grandmother of Eric (Colleen), Keith (Theresa), Amanda (Vince), Kristina (William), Donald (Fiancee Amy) Nikolas, Diana (Ed), Terri, Tasha (Alfredo), Victoria (Tom), Richard E., Michael (Lisa) Daniel (Stacey) and Lisa (Ed); great grandmother of 18 and great great grandmother of 2; sister of Elizabeth Heyse, Robert Felker and Barbara Kuhl. Visitation was Monday, Mar. 16, at G. L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines, followed by a prayer service on Mar. 17 and a funeral mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Des Plaines. Interment was in All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines.
Walerian Maevsky
Des Plaines Welder
A funeral service for Walerian Maevsky, 84, of Des Plaines, was held Saturday, Mar. 21, in Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Burial followed in Elmwood cemetery. He worked as a welder in boiler repair and was a member of the Ukrainian Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mary, of Des Plaines; and children Regina, Walter (Margaret), and Bill (Rose).
Joseph R. Morys
Des Plainesite
A funeral mass for Joseph R. Morys, 82, of Des Plaines, was celebrated Friday, Mar. 20, in St. Mary Church. Burial followed in All Saints Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. A native of Chicago, he died Mar. 16 in Lutheran General Hospital. He worked as an advertising specialties salesman. He was a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Elks USA, VFW Niles Post 7712, and Chicago Society P.N.A. Surviving are his daughters, Suzanne and Nancy (Steve) Morys-Geyer, and grandchild Rachel Geyer.
Emmet P. O'Duignan
Of Park Ridge
Emmet P. O'Duignan, 77, of Park Ridge, died on Mar. 12. He was the husband of the late Kay; son of the late Peter and Mary; brother of Peter (Yami) Duignan, Mary (Edward) Berry, the late John P. Duignan and Michael Ulicni, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was at Cooney Funeral Home, Park Ridge, on Sunday, Mar. 15. Funeral service was held Mar. 16 at St. Paul of the Cross Churchwith entombment in All Saints cemetery.
Suzan M. Styczenski
Of Des Plaines
Visitation for Suzan M. Styczenski, 59, of Des Plaines, was held Wednesday, Mar. 18, at Acacia Park cemetery Chapel, Chicago. Interment followed in Acacia Park cemetery. Born Dec. 8, 1949, in Chicago, she died Thursday, Mar. 12 in Park Ridge. Ms. Styczenski was the daughter of Merlin "Joe" and Blanche Gearon; mother of Jennifer (Terry) Hadfield and the late Robert; grandmother of Emily, Terry and Meghan; sister of Judith Gearon, Michael Gearon, Richard Gearon and Laura (Herb) Maher and aunt of Patrick Maher. Arrangements were made by Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect.
Marcella C. Wieschaus
Grandmother of 16
Marcella C. Wieschaus, (nee Carner) 87, formerly of Birmingham, died Mar. 11 in the Lutheran Home of Arlington Hts. Born Sept. 20, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Cornelia Carner, wife of the late Lee Roy J., mother of Kathleen (Peter) Voss, Elizabeth (Carl) La Ponte, Eric (Trudi) and Michael (Kathryn) Weischaus and Jennifer (George) Burkle. Grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 11. Memorial mass was held Saturday, Mar. 21, at St. James Church, Arlington Hts. Interment was at Lutheran Home cemetery, Arlington Hts.
Gregg J. Barsanti
Of Mt. Prospect
Visitation for Gregg J. Barsanti, 58, was from noon until the time of services at 4 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 21 at Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect. Born Feb. 13, 1951, in Chicago, he died suddenly Tuesday, Mar. 17, at home. He was a writer and former editor of the Carbondale Magazine. He was the husband of Patricia; brother of Ritaclare (Rick) Elwart, Norm (Viv) Barsanti; Jariath (Neil) Jacobs, Carl Barsanti, Bruce (Trish Elliott) Barsanti and Michael Barsanti; uncle and great-uncle to many.
H. Gordon Bethards
Of Park Ridge
H. Gordon Bethards, 90, of Park Ridge, passed away Mar. 19 at the Rainbow Hospice Ark, Park Ridge. He was born Aug. 8, 1918 in Wilmington, Delaware. preceded in death by his wife, Madeleine. Father of Martine (Daniel) Salter and Philip Bethards, Michelle (John Jr.) Simms and the late Marc Bethards; grandfather of Melaine Salter, John III, Spencer, Michael and Madeleine Simms; brother of Elizabeth Kehoe. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, Mar. 28, from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Park Ridge, to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment in Town of Maine cemetery.
Bernard F. Crowley
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Bernard F. Crowley, 82, of Elk Grove Village, was held Saturday, Mar. 28, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Visitation took place prior to the service at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Crowley was born in Oak Park and was a veteran of the Navy. He is survived by wife Colleen, children Thomas (Stella), Michael and James (Eun-Joo Kwak) Crowley, Ann (Peter) Tumminaro, Jane Griffin and Nancy (Thomas) Loos, grandchildren Matthew, Alexander and Joseph Tumminaro, Katherine and Emily Griffin and Annabelle Crowley.
Alice S. Ekstrom
Of Elk Grove Village
Family and friends of Alice S. Ekstrom, 80, gathered Monday, Mar. 23, at Queen of the Rosary Church, Elk Grove Village, for a funeral mass. Interment was in St. Michael, the Archangel cemetery, Palatine. Visitation was Sunday, Mar. 22, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Hts. Born Feb. 4, 1929, in Chicago, she died peacefully at her residence Tuesday, Mar. 17, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Ekstrom was known affectionately as "Sarge." She taught junior high math in School Dist. 59 for 35 years. She was the wife of Theodore "Ted" Ekstrom; mother of Ann E. (Peter) Feeham of Arlington Hts., Catherine (Richard) Humanski of Park Ridge, and the late Edward T. Ekstrom; grandmother of Katie, Jim, Patrick, Brian, Laura, Colin, Kara, and the late Mary Elizabeth; sister of Lois Ward, George (Kathleen Sullivan Stewart) Stewart and the late Wilma Nielsen.
Joseph E. Gallagher
Of Palatine
A funeral service for Joseph E., Gallagher, 85, was held Saturday, Mar. 14 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine. Interment was in St. Michael the Archangel cemetery, Palatine. Mr. Gallagher was a World War II Navy veteran. He was the husband of Lorraine G. Gallagher; father of William (Deborah), Daniel (Ann) and the late Richard Scott Gallagher, and the grandfather of Erin, Kenton (Brandy), Patrick (Megan), Keri, Sean, James (Alison), Jeffrey (Heather), Amy (Gail Perry) and Jonathan Gallagher, and great-grandfather of Lindsey, Lauren, Megan, Caleb and Simon Gallagher.
Norman Gawlik
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Norman Gawlik, 77, formerly of Chicago, was held Friday, Mar. 27 at Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village, proceeding to a 10 a.m. mass at St. Julian Eymard Church, Elk Grove Village. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral chapel. Mr. Gawlik was born in Chicago. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was the husband of Arlene (nee Zolna) for 53 years; father of Brian (Cindy), John (Helen) and Lawrence Gawlik, Barbara Howard, Laura (Michael) Doetsch and Christine Pernice; and grandfather of Jason, Liz, Stephy, Susie, Adam, Jileena, Richie, Samantha, Amy, Michelle, Jeremy, Jonathan and Jessica, and great-grandfather of Luke.
Dominic J. Grimaldi
School engineer
A funeral mass for Dominic J. Grimaldi, 87, of Rolling Meadows, was celebrated Mar. 28 in St. Theresa Church, Palatine. Burial followed in St. Michael the Archangel cemetery. Arrangements were by Meadows Funeral Home. A native of Chicago, he died Mar. 25 in Northwest Community Hospital. He worked for High School District 211 as an engineer for more than 20 years. Surviving are children Karen Shaner and Linda (Josephj) Hermann; and grandchildren Adam and Natalie Shaner and Nicole Hermann.
Diane M. James
Of Rolling Meadows
Diane M. James (nee Szatowski), 69, of Rolling Meadows died Mar. 23 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Hts. She was born Jan. 18, 1940 in Chicago. She was a secretary for many years. The wife of the late Alston. Memorial visitation is set for Wednesday, Apr. 1, noon until the time of service, 1 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Urnment at St. Michael the Archangel cemetery.
William F. Koeppl
Of Palatine
William F. Koeppl, of Palatine, died on Mar. 14. Visitation was on Friday, Mar. 20, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Funeral service was on Saturday, Mar. 21, from Smith-Corcoran to St. Theresa Catholic Church for mass at 10 a.m. Burial was in Windridge cemetery. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Jennie. Mr. Koeppl is survived by his children, Veronica (James) Scott, James (Yvonne) Koeppl, Linda Kelly, Carl (Elizabeth) Koeppl and Susan (Gary) Witt; grandchildren, Pam, James, David, Laura, Bill, Josef, Hannah, Jordan, Jenni, Paige, William, Elizabeth, Stanley, Jeremy, Alex and Bailey; great-grandchildren, Lesley, Zachery, Bree, Rebecca, Nina, Alexa, Nicole, Taylor, Morgan and Ethan.
Louis F. Lachman
Of Niles
Louis F. Lachman, 88, of Niles, died Sunday, Mar. 22 at Central Baptist Nursing Home. Mr. Lachman was born on Mar. 24, 1920 in Chicago and was a mechanic for International Harvester. He served in the Army. Visitation was at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Thursday, Mar. 26 with services on Friday at Skaja Terrace and St. Juliana Church. Burial in St. Adalbert cemetery, Niles. He is preceded in death by his parents Anton and Julia Lachman; daughter, Cynthia Lachman; brothers Steve Lachman and Anton Lachman and sister, Julleann. He is survived by his nephew, David Lachman; brothers Alex Lachman, Frank (Mary Ann) Lachman, John Lachman Sr., and was the uncle of many.
Phyllis Manola
Of Palatine
Phyllis Manola (nee Angelico), 86, of Palatine, died on Mar. 18. She was born Mar. 28, 1922 in Chicago. Visitation was on Friday, Mar. 20, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Prayers began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 21, at the funeral home and proceeded to St. Theresa Church for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial was in Mt. Carmel cemetery. She was the wife of the late Vito Manola, Sr. She is survived by her children, Vito (Gina) Manola, Jr. and Mary Lou Manola; grandmother of Ross Caruso, Anthony (Jackie), Dominic, Vito and Angelina Manola and great-grandmother of Grace Michele Manola, aunt of many nieces and nephews.
