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FRANK J. ZANGARA
Of Elk Grove Village
Funeral service for Frank J. Zangara of Elk Grove Village, 51, was said Thursday, Sept. 6, at Queen of the Rosary in Elk Grove Village. Entombment at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Zangara was born in Chicago. He passed away peacefully at home with his family. He is preceded in death by his loving father Anthony Zangara and cherished nephew James Blasucci. He is survived by his loving mother, Silia Zangara, dear sisters Donna (Michael) Valentino and Nina (Anthony) Zaremba, and cherished nieces and nephews Gina Acino, Michelle Zareba, Anthony Zaremba, Paul Valentino, and Julianna Zaremba.
FRANK BUGALSKI
of Edison Park
A funeral Mass for Frank M. Bugalski, 90, took place Monday, Sept. 24, at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Mr. Bugalski was born on Sept. 29, 1916 in Chicago. He died on Thursday, Sept. 20, at Lutheran General Hospital.
ANTONIO V. CAMPOS
of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Antonio V. Campos took place Friday, Sept. 28, at St. Cecilla Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment was at St. Mary cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation was on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. His wife Frances Campos, nee Bruederie, preceded Mr. Campos in death. His sons James (Maggie) VonBruchhaeuser, Walter (Anita) Mrozinski, and Antonio Campos Jr.; his grandchildren James (Kim), Bryan, and Elizabeth VonBruchhaeuser and Rebecca Mrozinski; and three great-grandchildren survive him.
ARLETTE CARSTENS
of Des Plaines
Devoted mother and homemaker, Arlette June Carstens (nee Brobst), 80, died on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Lutheran General Hospital. For 59 years, she was the loving wife of Albert J. Carstens who for over 30 years was the varsity baseball and football coach at Maine West High School. Carstens retired in the 1980s after presenting the school with three state championship baseball titles. According to her daughter, Carol, "She loved her children and grandchildren. Over the years, she was in a bowling league and was employed at City Products as a switchboard operator. Her passion was taking care of the flowers in her yard and making sure everything in her home looked just right. She was very organized and put us to shame. She loved dogs and they loved her."
Mrs. Carstens loved paperback book crossword puzzles and was a daily devotional reader of the Bible. Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines was her place of worship. Mrs. Carstens is survived by her children Carol Carstens, Debbie Carstens, Julie (John) Lillquist, Cathy (David) Meyer and grandchildren Michael, Amy (Jesse), Jeffrey, Courtney and Alex. Also, many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Duane Brobst. Visitation was on Friday, Sept. 28 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. She laid in state on Saturday until the time of the funeral service at at Trinity Lutheran. Interment at the Town of Maine cemetery, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
DANETTE P. COVELLO
of Arlington Heights
A funeral visitation for Danette P. Covello, 49, of Arlington Heights, will be held today (Wednesday) from 3-9 p.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Ms. Covello was born on May 31, 1958 in Chicago. She worked as an electronic technician for Norlux in Carol Stream. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Northwest Community Hospital. She is survived by her parents Philip and Clara, sister Phyllis (Arthur) Sertzel, brother James (Sharon) Covello and nieces Jade and Brandy Sertzel. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Memorials & Tributes, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
HARRY CROON
of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Harry William Croon, 71, took place Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mr. Croon was born on Sept. 20, 1935 in Chicago. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at his Park Ridge home.
DORIS DELUCA
of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Doris Ann Deluca, nee Hansen, of Park Ridge, 72, took place Saturday at the Cooney Funeral Home. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Mt. Emblem cemetery. Ms. Hansen worked as a loving teacher for 39 years and was sweet, kind friend to many.
HENRY J. DUZYNSKI
of Edison Park
A funeral Mass for Henry J. Duzynski, 88, took place Saturday, Sept. 29, at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Friday, Sept. 28 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Duzynski died on Sept. 26, 2007. His wives Dorothy, nee Thompson, and Mary, nee Barclay, and siblings Alexander, Casimir, and Cecelia Wargo preceded him in death. His daughters Susan (Thomas) Kolk and Janet Briggs; grandchildren Jessica, Paul, and Stephanie Kolk, Sarah (Joseph) Farley, and Amanda Briggs; and many nieces and nephews survive him.
MARTIN MATTHEW FAHEY, M.D.
Surgeon
Martin Matthew Fahey, M.D., 94, of Glenview, passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 29 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on May 13, 1913 in the rural farming community of Fink Creek Road in Lewis County, West Virginia, Martin was raised on the family farm near Weston. After graduating from the University of West Virginia, he went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Chicago (Rush Medical School) and trained in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic. From 1945-1947, he served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He opened a medical practice in 1949 and, in the mid-1950s, joined his brothers and other physicians in establishing the Fahey Medical Center in Des Plaines. He practiced medicine for 45 years, serving at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Holy Family in Des Plaines and Lutheran General and Resurrection hospitals in Park Ridge. During that time, he served terms as chief of staff and chief of surgery at Holy Family and St. Francis hospitals. He retired from practice in 1988 at the age of 75.
"He was a true family man which really stems from his boyhood values, which he carried on in his adult life, " stated his son, Martin Fahey, Jr. "He and mom had nine children. My father made time for his family and was dedicated to his patients. He was an extremely busy, dedicated, professional." There were times when all his father's hard work couldn't save a patient, according to his son. "It drained him sometimes, but he knew not everyone could be saved. My father was a man filled with compassion. A real fighter." He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna (Thompson) and eight children: Sharyn of Wyoming, MN; Barbara of Glen Ellyn; Mary Ellen (Mike) Morrison of Helena, MT; Martin Jr. (Peggy) of Grand Haven, MI; James (Susan) of Glenview; Debralyn of Glenview, Diane (Paul) Alston of Phoenix, AZ; and Dawn Hayes (the late Christopher) of Glenview. Dr. Fahey is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter, Madonna; a grandson, Kevin, by his parents Thomas and Mary Ellen, of Weston, West Virginia; his brothers and sisters, Patrick, M.D., (the late Nell); Margaret, George (Mildred), John, M.D. (Victoria), Thomas, Mary and Joseph, D.D.S. Visitation was yesterday (Thursday). Funeral from the funeral home today (Friday), Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Glenview, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at All Saints cemetery.
DOROTHY KEEFE
Formerly of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Dorothy L. Keefe (nee Gallagher), 83, took place Tuesday, Sept. 25, at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mrs. Keefe was born on Feb. 3, 1924 in Chicago. She died on Thursday, Sept. 20, at Belmont Village in Glenview. She had worked as a social worker for Catholic Charities.
WILLIAM KLIPPERT
Avid Farmer
A funeral service for William Klippert Sr., 74, a 30-year resident of Park Ridge, was held Friday, Sept. 28 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery, Skokie. A farmer, avid woodworker who loved hunting and fishing, he died Sept. 23. He worked in the family greenhouse for 44 years. Surviving are his widow, Solveig; children Bill (Linda), and Lisa (Alec) Miller; grandchildren Kelly, Nick, Kristen, and Traci; and siblings Albert Jr. (Bette), Laverne Beckwith, and Kathy (Bill) Stewart. He was preceded in death by brothers Richard and Ron.
NANCY RUTH MARTIN
of Palatine
A graveside service and interment for Nancy Ruth Martin, nee Goodspeed, 87, formerly of Rolling Meadows, will take place Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Heights. Visitation will precede the service from 11 a.m. to noon at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mrs. Martin was born on June 20, 1920 in Joliet. She worked as a checker for Jewel Food Store in Rolling Meadows for more than 30 years. She died at her home on Sept. 30, 2007. Her husband D. Richard preceded her in death. Her children David (Bonnie), John Martin, and Georgia (Thomas) von Schaumburg and her grandchildren Matthew (Ashley), Michael Martin, and William von Schaumburg, survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 Hager St., Barrington, are appreciated.
IRENE M. MCNAMEE
of Palatine
A funeral service for Irene M. McNamee, of Palatine, was held Friday, Sept. 28 at St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Palatine. Visitation took place Thursday, Sept. 27 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Ms. McNamee was born in Chicago and raised in the Presentation Parish. She died on Sept. 25, 2007. She is preceded in death by her sister Sr. Patricia., BVM. Ms. McNamee is survived by her husband Raymond J., children Richard (Sue) McNamee, Mike (Kim) McNamee, Mary Pat (Mike) McDonnell, Dennis (Tina) McNamee and Sheila (Joe) Tracy, grandchildren Katie, Kevin, Danny, April, Amy, Megan, Molly, Jacob, Sheila, Peggy, Jimmy, John, Jack, Sadie, Dennis, Joe, Mike and Maeve and sister-in-law Monica (the late Paul) Barkley.
HARRIET W. MRAZEK
of Arlington Heights
A funeral Mass for Harriet W. Mrazek nee Wantuchowicz, 94, will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at St. James Church. Entombment will be at Queen of Heaven cemetery in Hillside. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 2 at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mrs. Mrazek was born on June 15, 1913 in Elgin. She worked as an assembler for Western Electric of more than 32 years. She died on Sept. 30, 2007 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley and her siblings Leo Wantuchowicz, Edward Want, and Mary Ewald. She is survived by her children Raymond (Patricia) and Jerry Mrazek; her grandchildren Deborah (Michael Niquette), Steven, Michael (Kristi), and Alex Mrazek; and her great-grandchildren Jeffrey Niquette and Alex Mrazek. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Friendship Village Alzheimers Unit, 350 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, are appreciated.
GENEVIEVE MEARES
of Rolling Meadows
A memorial Mass for Genevieve June Meares, nee Sylvester, 84, will take place Friday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m., at St. Colette Church in Rolling Meadows. Mrs. Meares was born on May 31, 1923 in Chicago. She died on Sunday, Sept. 30, at her home.
MARIANNE NIKITOW
of Skokie
Funeral services were held on Wednesday Sept. 26 for Marianne, nee Rollick, Nikitow of Skokie at Skaja Funeral Home in Niles. Born in Chicago on Oct. 30, 1915, Nikitow was a homemaker. She is survived by sons, John (Pam) Nikitow, Nicholas (Tracy) Nikitow and Dennis (Sandi) Nikitow and sister Eleanor (nee Rollick) Leonchik.
KRISTY LEE BERNACKI
of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Kristy Lee Bernacki, 27 took place Sunday, Oct. 7, at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Visitation preceded the service. Ms. Bernacki was born on July 7, 1980 in Elgin. She graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1998 and died on Oct. 4, 2007 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights. Her mother Constance Bernacki preceded her in death. Her father Daniel, her sister Kelly Ann Bernacki, and many friends survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family's education fund are appreciated.
MILDRED BUCHHOLZ
Lifelong resident of Des Plaines
Mildred Buchholz (nee Henk), 90, died on Saturday, Oct. 6. She was the wife of the late Otto "Bill" W. Buchholz for 55 years. Mother of Susan White and James Buchholz. Sister of Raymond (Esther) Henk and the late Irvine (surviving Lillian) Henk. Grandmother of Andrew, Brian and Scott. Mrs. Buchholz was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 9 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Funeral service is today (Wednesday), Oct. 10 at the funeral home. Interment Town of Maine cemetery, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Quilts for World Relief-Susan White, in Mrs. Buchholz's name.
JOANNE ROSE 'JENNY' DEAN
Of Des Plaines
Visitation will be held today (Friday, Oct. 12) for Joanne Rose "Jenny" Dean, 79, (nee Wiewirora) at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines, from 3 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Dean died in her home on Oct. 8. Mrs. Dean was born on Nov. 17, 1927 in Franklin Park. She was a homemaker. A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 13, at Oehler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on the same day at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church in Rosemont. Entombment will be in All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Dean was a homemaker and is survived by daughters Linda R. (Michael) Ballenger and Jo Anne (William) Odette; sons David (Jamie) Dean and Randall R. (Edith) Dean; sister Sue Wood; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Dean. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Hope Church, Rosemont.
