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Dolores H. Schleiter
Of Des Plaines
Dolores Helen Schleiter, 82, of Des Plaines, died on Wednesday, June 17. She was the wife of the late Edward; mother of Mary Kay, Janet (Larry) Clark, Marjorie (Lenny) Olszewski, Jim (Tina), Ed (Mindy), Patricia (Jeff) Battaglia, Barbara (Chris) Meyers and Karen (Mark) Schmidt; grandmother of Ben, Chris, Caryn, Tricia, Kristin, Tom, Nick, Alex, Lauren, Melanie, Brian, Tim, Philip, Andrea and Stephen and great-grandmother of 6. Prayers were said Sunday, June 20 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Des Plaines.
Stanislawa E. Serbinski
Of Arlington Hts.
A memorial service for Stanislawa E. "Emma" Serbinski, 89, was held on Thursday, June 25 at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home in Arlington Hts. Interment was in St. James cemetery, Sewickley, Penn. She was born Apr. 30, 1920, in Kosow, Poland, and died Friday, June 19, at the Lutheran Home. She was the wife of the late Zdzislaw; mother of Andrew (Judith) Serbinski and Barbara (Alan) Sipe; grandmother of Christopher, Stephanie and Samantha.
Lila M. Sykes
Formerly Of Des Plaines
Lila M. Sykes, 86, of Washington, Ill., formerly of Des Plaines, died on Sunday, June 21, at her home. She was born on Apr. 4, in Chicago, to Mack and Augusta Becker Wilde. She married
Robert P. Sykes on July 19, 1947. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Des Plaines, when she lived in the area. Surviving are daughters, Bobby L. (Edward) Salm and Renee (Dave) Adams; her sister, Betty Ericson, and grandchildren, Russel and Andrew Salm and Tara and Troy Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral service was Saturday, June 27, at Swan Lake Chapel at Ridgewood cemetery. Interment followed. Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines handled arrangements. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington also assisted the family.
Peter P. Tashjian
Of Niles
A funeral service for Peter P. Tashjian, 86, of Niles, will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, July 1) at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church. Visitation took place Tuesday, June 30, at the church. Interment will be at Ridgewood cemetery. Mr. Tashjian was born April 28, 1923 in Jordan. He worked as a foreman in a machine shop for many years. He passed away on Saturday, June 27 at Lutheran General Hospital. He is survived by wife Mary K., son James (Karrie), daughter Linda (Lloyd) Castleman, grandchildren Melissa, Tara, Lauren and Leah, sister Rose Markarian and many nieces and nephews.
Josephine Zanardo
Of Mt. Prospect
Josephine Zanardo, a Mt. Prospect resident since 1968, died on June 23, 2009, at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge.She was born on May 31, 1921 in Chicago. She was the wife of the late Aldo Zanardo; mother of Scott (Marian) Zanardo and Valerie Zanardo; grandmother of Paul, Steven "Tony" and Jesseca Elena Zanardo; sister of Jacquelin Russo and Anthony M. (Phyllis) Rossi; sister-in-law of Ivo (Charline) Zanardo. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass took place at St. Raymond Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment at All Saints.
Robert G. Ayres
Longtime Des Plaines resident
Longtime active Des Plaines resident Robert G. (Bob) Ayres, 91, passed away June 28, 2009 in Newton, Iowa.
Ayres lived in Des Plaines for 50 years and was involved in many local organizations, including the Masons, Kiwanis Club and United Way.
He was born Oct. 14, 1917 in Franklin, Ohio. He served in WWII for five years, earning the rank of Captain in the US Army. After returning home, Ayres worked for Baird & Warner Real Estate for 29 years before retiring. He was very active in Des Plaines, serving for 50 years as a member of the Masons and Des Plaines Kiwanis Club. He was President of Kiwanis for a time, as well as the Des Plaines United Way. Ayres also volunteered time to the Rainbow Hospice.
Two services are planned for 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, with a reception between at 5 p.m. at The Bethesda Worship Center, 1280 E. Algonquin Rd. in Des Plaines. Pastor Chuck Reid will preside.
There will also be a service at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at the University Baptist Church in Middletown, Ohio. That will be followed by an inurnment along with his wife of 53 years, Shirley, who passed away in 1994. Pastor Chuck Deglow will preside over the ceremony at Franklin cemetery in Franklin, Ohio.
Ayres is preceded in death by wife of 53 years Shirley Ayres (1994) and wife of seven years Betty Sebastian (2008).
Ayres is survived by brother Charles Ayres of Claremont, California, sister-in-law Edie Maloney of Bluffton, South Carolina, sons Bob (Katie) of Kissimmee, Florida, Jack (Terri) of Newton, Iowa and Gary (Flo) of Triangle, Virginia, grandchildren Beth (Jim) Tomczyk of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Mike Ayres of Los Angeles California, Patrick Ayres of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Peter (Jenni) Ayres of Triangle, Virginia, Andy (Sarah) Ayres of Stafford, Virginia, Heather (Maika) Takavesi of Kathmandu, Nepal, Julie (Judsen) Blewett of Woodbridge, Virginia and his seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or Frisbe Senior Center, 52 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Funeral arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton, Iowa.
Margaret Mary Bennett
Hospital Worker
A funeral mass for Margaret Mary (Peggy) Bennett, 54, of Inverness, was held in St. Colette Church, Palatine, on July 1, 2009. Interment was in St. Michael the Archangel cemetery. Arrangements were by Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows. A native of Burlington, Wisconsin, she died June 26 in Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She worked at Hines Veterans Administration Hospital and Alexian Brothers Medical Center for many years. Surviving are her husband, James Bennett; children Dana Little, Tammy (Alan) Favata, Shari (Ray) Rada, Juliana Bennett; and step-children Velinda, Katrinia, and Cherie Kimble. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren.
Barbara A. Bergren
Formerly of Prospect Hts.
Funeral services for Barbara A. Bergren (nee Birmingham) were held yesterday (Tuesday, July 7, 2009) at Michaels Funeral Home in Schaumberg. Bergren was a long time resident of Prospect Hts. where she also worked as a Realtor for Remax Suburban Realty. Bergren was born in Chicago in 1939 and died on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut. She was known for her generosity, love of cooking and devotion to her family, especially her granddaughters. Bergren is survived by her father James Birmingham, daughter Joanne (Michael Mirsky) Birmingham, son Jeffrey (Karen) sister Betty Garcia and four grandchildren; Stephanie and Amanda Bergren, Anna and Katya Mirsky and Katya's fiancAŠ James Martin. Bergren was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Bachman (nee Conte).
John "Jack" G. Burchard
Long-time Des Plainesite
John "Jack" G. Burchard was born Apr. 30, 1924 in Chicago and passed away on July 5, 2009, at the Bay Pines VA Hospice in Bay Pines, FL. He was the son of John F. Burchard and Mary C. Reilley Burchard of Des Plaines.
Jack is survived by his wife Mary (Cucchiaria Sciabarrasi) Burchard of Pinellas Park, FL., his brother Tom of Arlington Heights and his sister Mary Lou Burdt of Los Angeles, CA. He was the great-grandfather of 14 and the grandfather of 31. He was married
to Dorothy Altstatt Burchard in 1945; they were divorced in 1990. Mr. Burchard's 10 surviving children are: Jack, Okanagon, Wa. and Peg (Brock); Mark, New York, NY and Karl Bathman; Matthew, Lewiston, ID and Carol (Peterson); Luke, Evans, GA and Pamela (Thomann); Dorothy Dexl, Des Plaines, IL and Dan Dexl; Peter, Evans, GA and Denise (Pultorak); Paul, Chicago, IL and Lisa Durack; Peggy Manning, Yuma, AZ; Jim, Cary, IL and Lynn (Zarnek); Katy Klages, Elk Grove, IL and Bob Klages.
Mr. Burchard took the greatest pleasure and pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad was preceded in death by his parents and his infant grandson Marten Luke Manning.
Mr. Burchard graduated from St. Mary's Grade School, Des Plaines, in 1937 and Maine Township High School, Park Ridge, in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, 1943-1946 as an Aerial Engineer and Instructor. Jack was one of the owners and operators of Burchard's Service Cleaners in Des Plaines, for 40 years. He was a volunteer firefighter in Des Plaines for over 25 years. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Elks, Moose and Lions Clubs. He was an avid fan of all Chicago sports teams (except the White Sox). Dad excelled in sports himself and was an accomplished "hustler" in the Big Three: golf, horseracing and cards. He was a wonderful wit and an amazing storyteller. He first learned of his terminal condition during this year's U.S. Open Golf Tournament and his immediate reaction was, "you think that's bad, tiger shot 4 over par today". When Dad's home health care provider, Becky, confirmed his condition, he quipped, "have you heard the one about the plumber?"
Burchard's wife Mary provided constant vigil and comfort during his final days. His 10 children gathered at his bedside and shared many hours of laughter, tears, prayers and song.
The VA Hospice provided to Dad and the family in his last days. Mr. Burchard wanted us to express special thanks to the Bay Pines VA Hospice and to his healthcare providers: Becky McAllister, Sharon Svabek and the countless others.
Dad died with the firm belief that his heavenly Father was waiting with open arms to share eternal life with him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent, payable to VAHCS Bay Pines and sent to bay Pines VAHCS, Hospice Unit, Ward 5C, P.O. Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744. For further information, contact Peter Burchard at 706-691-7494.
Joan R. Coffey
Of Des Plaines
Funeral services were held for Joan R. Coffey (nee Novalinski), 72, on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. A resident of Des Plaines since 1968, Coffey was the wife of Edward W. Coffey who she married
in 1958. Coffey was a life-long avid fisherman. Coffey is survived by her sons Michael (fiancAŠe Roza Iovtheva), Edward (Carla) and Brian (Veronica) Coffey, grandchildren; Michael, Jennifer, Erica, Tassie, Nicholas and Jessica Coffey and Chrissy Krukowski, great-grandchildren Brianna Coffey and Alyssa Jones and siblings; Jerry, James (Marie) and Shirley (John) Pederson. She was preceded in death by her sisters Barbara, Diane and Gloria.
Chester J. Cross
Of Niles
Chester J. Cross, 77, of Niles, died on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home. He was born July 20, 1931 in Chicago. He was an Air Force veteran and before retirement was a Niles police officer. Funeral services were held at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and at St. John Brebeuf Church on Thursday, July 2. Burial was private at Abraham Lincoln National cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen J.; sons, David (Sherry) Cross, Steven (Cheryl) Cross; daughter, Cynthia (Tim) Burgss and his grandchildren, Vicki (Jim), Lynda, Ashley, Drew and Jake.
Gisele L. Danner
Of Mt. Prospect
Gisele L. Danner, 81, of Mt. Prospect, died on June 29, 2009 in Chicago. She was the wife of the late Elmer L.; mother to Karina E. (James) Koptik and the late Hannes K; grandmother to Zachary, Katerina and Isabella; daughter to the late Hans and Katharina Winkenbach; sister to Hans Winkenbach and Karlheinz Strasser. A funeral Mass was held Thursday, July 2. Following the service, cremation was private at Countryside Crematory.
David S. Dopp
Formerly of EGV
A funeral service for David S. Dopp, 79, a former 33-year Elk Grove Village resident, was held July 1, 2009 in Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was private. A native of Berwyn, he died June 27. He was a retired pro fessional engineer and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his widow, Corinne A. (nee Burton), children David B. (Jean), Daniel A. (Mary Ellen), and Patricia A. Dopp; and grandchildren Sarah and Elizabeth.
William F. Gallagher
Of Mt. Prospect
William F. Gallagher was born on Mar. 25, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away on May 31, 2009. After serving two years in the US Army in Korea, he had a 35-year career in the automotive specialty pigment field that took him to 48 states, Canada, Germany and France. He was also involved in the Indy car racing circuit. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A.; children, Kathleen (Art) Stevens, Marianne (Ed) Salisbury, Janet (Steve) Schwellenbach, William J. Gallagher and Patricia (John) Ruleau and 16 grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held at St. James Church in Arlington Hts. Interment was private.
Rita Garza-Esparza
Of Palatine
Rita Garza-Esparza (nee Mancillas), 97, of Palatine, died on July 1, 2009. She was born Mar. 9, 1912 in Waco, Texas. A funeral service was held on Monday, July 6 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine. Burial was in Waco Memorial cemetery, Texas. She was the wife of the late William Garza and the late Edward Esparza; mother of Ramona (James Schultz) Mitchell, Rita Garza and the late Wallace Garza; grandmother of Cynthia Ershen, Susan McBride, Robert (Kari) Mitchell, Letitia Garza and Kim Wood; great-grandmother of 6.
Anita Edna Giertz
Formerly of Elk Grove Village
Services for Anita Edna Giertz (nee Opfer), 84, of Morning Sun, Iowa, were held Friday, July 3, 2009, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Village. Interment was in Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake. She was born March 20, 1925, in Chicago. Before retirement, she was employed at Holt, Reinhardt and Winston Book Publishers in Elk Grove Village. She was a charter member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church. She was the wife of the late Martin Frank Giertz, who passed away in 1994; mother of Judith Giertz; and sister of Charles Opfer. Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village handled the arrangements.
Karl F. Grutter
Of Palatine
Funeral service for Karl F. Grutter, 95, was held Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born July 4, 1913 and died June 23. Mr. Grutter was the husband of the late Clara; father of Mary-Lee Woodman, Carole Lyons and Robert Grutter; grandfather of Megan, Debbie, Linda and Cindy; great-grandfather of four; uncle and great-uncle of many. Arrangements were made by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd.
