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VIRGINIA "GINNY" BUSBY
Volunteer, fisherwoman from Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Virginia "Ginny" Busby (nee Pasternak), 82, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Interment will be at Memory Gardens cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the funeral home. Mrs. Busby was born on Dec. 26 in Chicago. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She volunteered in School Dist. 25, visited the Arlington Heights Senior Center, exercised at the Lattof YMCA, and fished for walleye in Canada. She died on Nov. 30, 2007 at her home. Her husband Arthur, her parents Adam and Mary (nee Namislovska Pasternak), her brothers Adolph and Matthew "Mike" Pasternak, her brothers-in-law Joseph Pisowicz and Frank Szerszen, and her sister-in-law Mary Pasternak preceded her in death. Her sons Arthur Jr. (Judy), Jim (Kari), Tom (Stephanie), and John "Jack" (Christine), 11 grandchildren, and her sisters Loretta Pisowicz and Vera Szerszen survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Lattof YMCA, 300 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, are appreciated.
JAMES CHRISTOPHER
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for James J. Christopher of Mt. Prospect, 80, was held yesterday (Thursday) at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held the day before at the same location. Interment was held at Memory Garden cemetery. He was born on Dec. 7, 1926 in Chicago. He passed away Sunday, Dec. 2 in Arlington Heights. He was an employee at United Airlines, a representative of I.A.M., Dist. 141, Local 1487 and a lifelong White Sox fan. He is survived by his wife, Jeri; children, James (Kathy), Richard (Jacque), Thomas (Debbie), Susan (Harry) Marion, and Nancy; grandchildren, Carrie, Michael, James, Lindsay, Alex, and Alyssa.
GREGORY P. DALY SR.
of Niles
A funeral service for Gregory P. Daly Sr., 87, took place Thursday, Nov. 29, at St. Thecia Church. Interment was at Queen of Heaven cemetery. Visitation was on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. His siblings Joseph, Ida, Catherine, Walter, Mary, Agnes, John, and Ann preceded him in death. His wife Catherine "Babe" (nee O'Connor), his children Dr. Greg (Diane), Maureen (Jim) Doran, Eileen (Ralph) Nyman, Patricia (John) Smith, John (Yvonne), Kathleen (John) McKenna, and Margaret (Jim) Fischer, his 24 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1700, Chicago, Ill. 60601 are appreciated.
MICHAEL J. DUNLEVY
of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Michael J. Dunlevy, 81, took place on Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. Tarcissus Church. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery. Visitation was on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Dunlevy was born in County Mayo, Ireland. His wife Evelyn (nee Lyons), two brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. His children Nancy (late Alan) Binder and Jane (John) O'Brien, his grandchild Jennifer O'Brien, his siblings Margaret (William) Casey, Anne (late Richard) Nyquist, Josephine (Steve) Venci, and Bridget (Pat) O'Mallie, and many nieces and nephews survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Matthews Center for Health, 1601 N. Western Ave., Park Ridge, 60068 are appreciated.
ALAN HARTMAN
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Alan R. Hartman of Mt. Prospect, 59, was held Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held the same day prior to the services. He was born on Apr. 15, 1948 in Chicago. He passed away Sunday, Dec. 2. He was a member of the Shoot Metal Workers Local 73. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (nee Larson); children, Noel Lynn, Robert, and Theresa; and brother, Jeffrey (Angelica). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
RUTH HEINEMANN
of Arlington Hts.
A visitation and funeral service for Ruth Heinemann of Arlington Hts., 88, took place Monday, Nov. 26, at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Hts. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Arlington Hts. and a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Arlington Hts. She successfully lived the Christian principles she learned while attending St. Peter Lutheran School in Arlington Hts. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1938. She was employed by H.W. Gossard until her retirement. Her greatest joy was selflessly giving of herself to her beloved brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and their children. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Wallace, Walter, Wilbert, and Robert, and her sister-in-laws, Anna and Betty Lou. She is survived by her siblings, David Heinemann, Alice (Guy) Eisenhuth, and Louise (Gordon) Prager, her nephews Wilbert (Laureen) Heinemann and Guy (Susan) Eisenhuth, Wayne (Wanda) Eisenhuth, Glenn (Cheryl) Eisenhuth, and Richard (Susan) Eisenhuth, and 13 grand nephews and nieces.
DAN RONALD HORST
Saloon owner, former Rosemont Cavalier
Funeral services for Dan Ronald Horst, 64, were held, Thursday, Nov. 29 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Horst owned the Oak Alley Saloon in Palatine and was a member of the Rosemont Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Horst marched with the group and served on their Board of Directors. Horst was born in Providence, RI in 1943 and died on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife Gayle Horst (nee Cummings), son Michael Horst, father Gottried Horst, brother Donald Horst, mother-in-law Virginia Cummings, brothers-in-law; Larry Cummings, Brian (Joanna) Cummings and Scott Cummings. Horst was preceded in death by his mother Edwina Horst and father-in-law Laurence Cummings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to: The Cavaliers, P.O. Box 501, Rosemont, IL 60018 or the University of Chicago, Development Office of Leukemia Research.
MURIEL L. MCANDREW
of Niles
A funeral service for Muriel L. McAndrew took place on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at Acacia Park cemetery. Visitation was on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home. Mrs. McAndrew was born on Apr. 30, 1932 in Chicago. She was a member of the Niles Lioness Club, the Niles Community Church, and the Niles Senior Center. She died at Rush North Shore Hospital on Nov. 26, 2007. Her parents George and Clara (nee Dahl) Reid and her sons Mark and Craig McAndrew preceded her in death. Her husband Russell McAndrew, her daughter Karen (Jim) Murphy, her son Scott (Gail) McAndrew, her grandchildren Patricia and Christine, and her daughter-in-law Patricia McAndrew survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Niles Lions Club or the Niles Community Church are appreciated.
MICHAEL MCNEIL
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Michael McNeil of Elk Grove Village, 51, took place on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation was Friday. Interment at Evergreen cemetery in Evergreen Park. Mr. McNeil was born in Chicago. He lived in Elk Grove for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his sister Karen Ann McNeil. He is survived by his loving parents, Don and Irene McNeil, and many nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.
REV. LEONARD MEZYDLO
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Rev. Leonard T. Mezydlo, 82, will take place tomorrow (Thursday), 10:30 a.m., at St. Stephen Protomartyr Church in Des Plaines. A visitation is taking place today (Wednesday) at the church from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. during the visitation. Rev. Mezydlo, who was Pastor Emeritus at St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, became a priest in 1950. He was a judge of the Met. Tribunal, and he served as pastor at St. Stephen from 1980-1993. He was born on Oct. 25, 1922 in Chicago, and died on Friday, Nov. 30, at Oakton Pavillion Nursing Home. He was survived by his brother Eugene (Frances) Mezydlo and sister Rosemary A. Mezydlo, and preceded in death by sister Grace (late Albin) Lenczycki. He was also uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.
JON PETERSON
Navy veteran of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Jon M. Peterson of Mt. Prospect, 68, was held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held the day before at the same location. He was born on Jan. 10, 1939 in Chicago. He passed away Sunday, Nov. 25 at his home. He was a radio reporter for the U.S. Navy who then worked for AT&T; for 36 years. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers. He was also active in Communication Workers of America, Local 4250/5050, serving as a Union Steward and Vice President. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (nee Dunne); children, Jon M. Jr., Thomas A., and Rachel A.; brother, David T. (Claudette); sister-in-laws, Betty Peterson and Ramona (Bob) Sharp. Mr. Peterson was preceded in death by his parents, James O. and Anna; and brother, James O., Jr. Interment was held at Memory Gardens cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc.
ANN A. SKITTONE
of Elk Grove Village
Chapel prayers for Ann A. Skittone (nee Muscarello) of Elk Grove Village, 82, took place Thursday, Nov. 29, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Visitation was Wednesday. Ms. Skittone, a 43-year resident of Elk Grove Village, was born in Chicago. She was a hospice volunteer at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, where she died on Monday, Nov. 26. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Skittone, dear siblings Sara D'Angelo, Marian Scalzitti, Frances Hovsepian, and Georgiana Fagiano. She is survived by her beloved children Christine L. (Robert) Celaya, Serena M. Carbone, and Ann M. (Larry) Hall, cherished grandchildren Ruth (Phillip) Medley, Ariana Carbone, Gabi Carbone, James Hall, and Brandon Hall, and great grandchildren Susan Medley, April Medley and Haley Medley. Memorial contributions to Alexian Village. Funeral arrangements made by Grove Memorial Chapel.
GRAHM THOMAS VAN HYNING
and
EMMITT CHARLES VAN HYNING
Newborn twins
Grahm Thomas and Emmitt Charles Van Hyning, newborn twin sons of Chuck and Daneen (Gaffey) Van Hyning, passed into heaven on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Yorkville, with private burial in St. John's Catholic cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. A memorial has been established in Grahm and Emmitt's names. Please send contributions to The March of Dimes, Illinois Chapter care of Emmitt and Grahm Van Hyning at 1 Cigna Drive, Suite 249, Bourbonnais, IL 60914. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Grahm and Emmitt were born on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at the Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois. They began their lives, here on earth, in the intensive care unit. Even with the best of care, they could not overcome their struggles and God took them home on Thursday, November 29, 2007. Both children passed while in their mother's loving arms and surrounded by caring family members. Grahm and Emmitt will be dearly missed by their parents, Chuck and Daneen Van Hyning of Yorkville, Illinois; a sister, Eden Deborah; maternal grandfather Tom (Mary Jane) Gaffey of Savanna, Illinois; paternal grandparents, Charles & Linda Van Hyning, Jr. of Des Plaines, Illinois; maternal great grandfather, Vince Gaffey of Savanna, Illinois; paternal great-grandparents, Lenore Basile of Rolling Meadows, IL and Charles Van Hyning, Sr. of Des Plaines, IL; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Grahm and Emmitt are preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Deborah Gaffey, maternal great-grandmother, Alice Gaffey, maternal great-grandparents Omer and Alice Hanson, paternal great-grandfather Russell Basile, and paternal great-grandmother Dorothy Van Hyning.
STEFAN T. BIRLET
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Stefan T. Birlet, 84, of Des Plaines was held on Friday, Dec. 7 at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Visitation was held on Thursday, Dec. 6 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Birlet was born on Oct. 29, 1923 in Poland. He worked as a real estate agent for many years. He passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Lutheran General Hospital. Mr. Birlet is preceded in death by his mother Genowefa and father. He is survived by his wife Kazimiera, children Henry, Anna, John, Erika and Michael, niece Krystyna Danilkowicz and grand-niece Anna Kobb.
NORMA BOYLE
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Norma E. Boyle (nee Baurle), 86, took place on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Oehler Funeral Home's Arlington Heights Chapel. Mrs. Boyle died on Saturday, Dec. 1, at her daughter's home in Buffalo Grove. She was born on July 7, 1921 in Roselawn, Ind.
THOMAS M. CAPPELEN
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Thomas M. Cappelen of Arlington Hts., 77, was held Wednesday, Dec. 5, following a one-hour instate at Meadows Baptist Church in Rolling Meadows. Visitation was the day before. Mr. Cappelen was born Dec. 26, 1929 in Chicago. He had worked as a painting contractor in the northwest suburban area for many years after leaving the painting business. He worked for Comdisco in facility maintenance in Wood Dale. He was longtime member of the Meadows Baptist Church. He passed away Saturday, Dec. 1 at Manor Care of Rolling Meadows. He is preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Caryl (nee Christopherson) Cappelen, his children Thomas (Patricia) Cappelen, Donald Cappelen, Terry (Cecelia) Cappelen, Pennie (Robert) Schaefer, and Randall (Julie) Cappelen, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and siblings Clara Rodin, Robert Calvin, Geraldine Leone, Russell Cappelen, and Charlotte Stock. Funeral arrangements made by Meadows Funeral Home.
MARY COCHRANE
of Mt. Prospect
Funeral service arrangements for Mary Cochrane (nee Miskoci), 92, are still pending, according to Friedrichs Funeral Home. Mrs. Cochrane died on Monday, Dec. 10. She was born on Dec. 29, 1914. She worked as a nurse, and was active at the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
JOYCE CHERYL FELITTO
of Elk Grove Village
Visitation for Joyce Cheryl Felitto was held at Skaja Funeral Home in Niles on Monday, Dec. 3. Funeral services were private. Felitto was interred at the Irving Park cemetery in Chicago. She was born on Oct. 24 1944 and died at Alexian Brothers Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. A resident of Elk Grove Village, Felitto worked as a read estate agent. She is survived by her sons Brent William (Susan) Felitto of Winetka and Raymond Nicholas Felitto; grandchildren Justine, William, and Jarod Felitto and sister Diana Novotny. She was preceded in death by her mother Virginia (nee Reichbauer) Novotny and father John William Novotny.
FRANK HENNESSEY
War veteran of Glenview
A funeral and mass was held Monday, Dec. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. for Frank Hennessey, 72, of Glenview, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Glenview with internment following at Ascension cemetery in Libertyville. Visitation was held at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge on Sunday, Dec. 9. A World War II veteran, Hennessey, died on Nov. 29, 2007. Hennessey is survived by his wife Donna (nee Gleason) Hennessey, mother-in-law Jewel Gleason, brother-in-law Brian (Linda) Gleason, niece Erin (Alex) and nephews; Groh and Greg (Emily). He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Donald.
