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HALINA TOMASZEWSKI
of Niles
A funeral service for Halina Tomaszewski, 77, will take place today (Wednesday), Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Ransom Church in Niles. Interment will be at Maryhill cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mrs. Tomaszewski was born on Oct. 22, 1929. She died on Oct. 13, 2007 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Her husband Edward, her parents Tadeusz and Katarzyna Pawlak, and her siblings Teresa (late Edward) Kielar and Roman Pawlak preceded her in death. Her children Barbara and Richard (Marzanna) Tomaszewski, her grandchild Monika Tomaszewski, and her brother Bolek (Josephine) Pawlak survive her.
THEADA WAAGE
Of Mt. Prospect
A private funeral service will be held for Theada Bara Waage (nee Morgan), 83. Mrs. Waage died on Friday, Oct. 12, at Lexington of Wheeling nursing home. She was born on Feb. 11, 1924 in St. Joseph, MO. She had worked as a clerk in medical records at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago.
ROY DEL VECCHIO
Army veteran of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Roy Del Vecchio of Arlington Heights, 84, was held Monday, Nov. 26 at St. James Church in Arlington Heights. Visitation was held the day before at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. He was born Oct. 13, 1923 in Chicago. He passed away Thursday, Nov. 22 at Northwest Health Care Center in Arlington Heights. He retired in 1985 after 40 years of being a carpenter with Capital Cement in Chicago. He served in the Army during WWII. He was also an active member of St. James Church where he coached basketball for 20 years and participated in the men's golf league. He is survived by his wife, Adeline "Sandi" (nee Szczepkowski); children, William (Karen), Joseph (Kristina), Joan (Brian) Lazarz, Peter (Robin), and James (Susan); grandchildren, Julie, Denise, Danny, Aurora, Alex, Maddie, Nick, Michael, Claire, Lauren, Jimmy and Joey; brothers, James (Genevieve) and John (Betty); and sister-in-law, Mary Del Vecchio. Mr. Del Vecchio was preceded in death by his parents, John and Julia (nee Rocco); sisters, Follie (Lenny) Larsen and Mary (Mel) Tipton; and his brothers, Anthony and William. Interment was held following the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. James Church.
EDWIN HAASE
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral Mass for Edwin F. Haase, 88, took place on Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Thomas Becket Church in Mt. Prospect. Mr. Haase died on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. He was born on May 29, 1919 in Chicago. He served in the Army during World War II and was involved in the liberation of Dachau concentration camp. Before retiring in 1992, Mr. Haase worked as a machinist for many years.
ROMAN J. LAWNIK
WWII Veteran of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Roman J. Lawnik of Park Ridge, 95, took place Saturday, Nov. 24 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. Visitation was Friday. Interment at Maryhill cemetery in Niles. Mr. Lawnik is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jozefa. He is survived by his beloved daughters Alice (the late Jerry) Lisiecki and Mary (Gregory) Lenard, grandchildren Christine Lisiecki, Barbara (John) Morgan, Nicole, Derek (Bridget), and Kurt Lenard, dear great-grandchildren Josie Morgan and Aisling Lenard, Doris Gonczy, a special, loving friend, and many beloved nieces and nephews in Poland. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family of Roman J. Lawnik for the Warsaw Children's Hospice appreciated.
THOMAS McLAUGHLIN
U.S. Marine veteran of Palatine
A memorial service for Thomas Blair McLaughlin of Palatine, 76, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Palatine at 4 p.m. Visitation will be held at the same location prior to the service. He was born on Dec. 12, 1930 in Englewood, NJ. He passed away Monday, Nov. 12 at his home. He was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was the founder and owner of Palatine Chiropractic where he worked until retiring from full-time practice in 1988. He was also a charter member of the Palatine Rotary Club, 20-year member on the board of trustees and past two-time Alumni President of the Logan College of Chiropractic of Chesterfield, Mo. He is survived by his children, Dr. Michael J. (Debra), Dr. Christine M., Dr. Donna M.; grandchildren, Blair Ryan, Cassandra Ann and Lauren Dawn McLaughlin, Dawn, Melissa and Carmen Petrucci Jr.; great grandson, Donovan Crecy; siblings, Bobbie Brault and Catherine Bevilaqua; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. McLaughlin was preceded in death by his wife, Odilia Marie. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated for Journey from PADS to HOPE for the PADS Program.
DALE L. MULHOLLAND
U.S. Marine veteran of Elk Grove
A funeral service for Dale L. Mulholland, 73, of Elk Grove, was held on Monday, Nov. 19 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation was held on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the funeral home. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mr. Mulholland worked with Forbes Electric for 43 years and also was a driver for Ace Cab Rental. He was also a Marine veteran of the Korean War. He passed away on Nov. 15, 2007 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove. He is survived by his wife Elouise, daughters Pam (Paul) Nadler and Cindy Mulholland and grandchildren Michael (Ashley Chacon) and Michelle Nadler. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Roselle.
THOMAS O'BRIEN
of Arlington Hts.
A funeral Mass for Thomas O'Brien of Arlington Hts., 76, took place Monday, Nov. 19, at St. Vincent DePaul Church. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at All Saints cemetery. Mr. O'Brien died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 15. He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne, nee Boyle, O'Brien, beloved children Erin (Charles) Christos and Sean (Athena) O'Brien, cherished grandchildren Taylor, Emma, and Aaron, fond siblings John (Jane) O'Brien and Mary Ellen (Kenneth) Gauger, and many dear nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements made by Cooney Funeral Home.
MYRON "BUD" PERRY World War II
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Myron J. "Bud" Perry, 85, took place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Mr. Perry died on Friday, Nov. 9, at Lexington Healthcare. He was a veteran of the World War II Army Air Corps. Born in Bloomington, Ill., he was a 31-year resident of Elk Grove Village.
ALEXANDER A. PIEROG
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral Mass for Alexander A. Pierog of Mt. Prospect, 86, took place Thursday, Nov. 29, at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Visitation was Wednesday. Interment at St. Adalbert cemetery. Alex was born June 8, 1921 in Chicago. Alex was retired from U.S. Steel Supply Div. He served as an M.P. for the Army during World War II, and was a member of the St. Zachary Goldenaires and V.F.W. Post 3579 in Park Ridge. He died Sunday, Nov. 25. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Kunegunda Pierog, brothers Casimir Pierog and Edwin Pierog, and a sister, Estelle Tomczyk. He is survived by his beloved wife Phyllis G. Pierog, his dear children Ronald Pierog, Claudia (Michael Yeager) Pierog, Karen Pierog and David Pierog, cherished grandchildren Leigh and Scott Pierog, and fond sisters Adeline Purchase and Helen Palmer. He was loving uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Zachary Church Building Fund or Masses preferred.
HELEN POLKOW
Formerly of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Helen Polkow (nee Dabrowski) of Lake in the Hills and formerly of Mt. Prospect, 88, was held Saturday, Nov. 24 at Holy Family Parish in Inverness. Visitation was held the day before at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. She was born on May 5, 1919 in Chicago. She passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. She retired from Motorola in Schaumburg after 37 years of service. She is survived by her children, Judy (Ron) Laboda, Donna (Steve) Branz and Karen (John) Gawlik; grandchildren, David (Jackie) Laboda, Kristine (Joe) Crute, Jeffrey Laboda, Stephen (Shannon) Branz, Michael (fiancée Joann Sakonyi) Branz, Jennifer Branz, Joseph (Jenni) Gawlik, Kelly Gawlik and Kristen (James) Russo; and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel Laboda and Nathan Crute. Mrs. Polkow was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Interment was in the Mausoleum of All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials to charity of choice are appreciated.
LYNN SALIER
of Arlington Hts.
A funeral service for Lynn Edwin Salier of Arlington Hts., 75, took place Monday, Nov. 26 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect followed by graveside services at Van Buren cemetery. Visitation was Friday. Lynn was born May 26, 1932 in Lanark, Ill. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1951 and from Knox College in Galesburg in 1956. His continued active involvement with Knox earned him a Knox College Service Award in 2007. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and maintained a life-long friendship with his fraternity brothers. Lynn earned a MS degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in 1967. He worked as an educator and counselor at Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove Village until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool, bridge, and cribbage. Lynn's wide range of interests, inquisitive nature, endless enthusiasm for life, and strength of spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. Lynn is survived by his loving wife and partner of 6-1/2 years, Dawne Salier, two daughters, Nicole (Sergel) Okhokhonin and Natasha (David) Schnell, a granddaughter, Sawyer Schnell, a brother, Allan Salier, and his nephew, Gary Salier.
MYRTLE D. SNYDER
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Myrtle D. Snyder took place Monday, Oct. 15 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Ridgewood cemetery. Ms. Snyder is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde E. Snyder. She is survived by her dear children Robert (Judith) Passenheim and Sharon (Franklin) Sanders, Sr., and grandchildren.
ROBERT C. TONSKE
Formerly of Des Plaines
Robert C. Tonske, 71 of St. Joseph, formerly of Des Plaines, IL, died Thursday November 22, 2007 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 26, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph, with Msgr. Eugene Sears and Father Paul Yeruva officiating. Burial followed at Riverview cemetery. Visitation was from 2:00 5:00 P.M., Sunday with Prayers said at 5:00 P.M., at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd, St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to Lory's Place or Hospice At Home. Those wishing to send a condolence message online may do so in the guest book at www.starks-menchinger.com. Robert was born to Charles & Sophie (Wietecha) Tonske in Chicago, IL, on October 15, 1936. He was a Graduate of Wells High School in Chicago in 1954. He entered the US Marine Corps on June 28, 1956, and was honorably discharged on June 27, 1962. On April 30, 1960, he married
Nancy Hamel at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Massillon, OH. In 2000 Robert retired from Oakbrook bank in Chicago, IL, as Vice President. He was a member of Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Club, Board member at Lory's Place, and Minister of communion. Bob & Nancy have three wonderful daughters who through the years brought them much happiness and made them so proud. He is survived by his wife Nancy of St. Joseph; two daughters - Libby (Ted) Baker of Gurnee, IL and Lynn Smolinski of Wexford, PA; son-in-law Ronald Schults of St. Joseph; eight grandchildren - Michael, Anne and Kathryn Smolinski; Erik and Sophia Schults; Forrest, Thomas and John Baker; two cousins - Lorraine Mandolini of Glenview, IL and Ronald Kargol of Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter Dr. Lory A. Schults on January 22, 2004.
ELEANER BIGLEY
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Eleaner Bigley (nee Grote), 88, will take place Thursday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Interment will be at Memory Gardens cemetery. Visitation will also be on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mrs. Bigley was born on Aug. 23, 1919 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She died on Dec. 1, 2007 in Arlington Heights. Her husband, Francis Bigley, and her parents, Walter and Cecil Grote, preceded her in death. Her children, Kathy Barney and Robert (Lorie) Bigley, her grandchildren David (Amy) Barney, Kelly Barney, Amy Bigley, and Brian Bigley, her great-grandchildren Patience, Justice, and True Barney, and her siblings Wayne Grote, Delbert (Pam) Grote, and Thelma Spencer, survive her.
BARBARA BILA
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Barbara E. Bila (nee Bogda), 63, took place Tuesday, Dec. 4, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Mrs. Bila died on Saturday, Dec. 1, in Arlington Heights. She was a teacher in Des Plaines Elementary Dist. 62 for 38 years, and a resident of Des Plaines for 34 years.
ADAM BLATMAN
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Adam Blatman, 90, of Des Plaines was held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation took place on Friday, Nov. 30 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment was at Trinidad Catholic cemetery in Trinidad, Colorado. Mr. Blatman was born on Sept. 3, 1917 in Poland. He was a laborer at a factory for many years. He passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Jankiel and Ryfka. Mr. Blatman is survived by wife Janina, daughter Bozona Skoczek and grandchildren Iwona, Grzegorz, Andrzej, Adam and John.
HENRY BOGACKI
of Bartlett
A funeral service for Henry S. Bogacki of Bartlett, 95, was held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation will be held the day before at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. He was born on Oct. 30, 1912 in Chicago. He passed away Saturday, Nov. 24 at St. Matthew Center for Health. He was a veteran in the Army. He also was a dentist. He is survived by his children, Henry J. (Constance) and Brian R. (Susan); grandchildren, Michelle Bogacki DDS (John) Norton, Christine (Robert) Schleden, Angela Bogacki DDS (Timothy) Skidmore DDS, and Jeffrey (Kristen) Bogacki; great grandchildren, Natalie, Olivia, Eric and Alan. Mr. Bogacki was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred E. (nee Anthen), parents, Joseph and Barbara (nee Siedulski); and sister, Lillian Trabor. Interment was held at Maryhill cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc.
JOHN BOHN
of Niles
A funeral service for John Bohn, 90, took place Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Mr. Bohn was born on April 12, 1917 in Romania. He died on Thursday, Nov. 29, at Lutheran General Hospital.
