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MALGORZATA BREDA
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Malgorzata Breda of Des Plaines, 63, was held Thursday, Feb. 7, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Visitation was held the same day prior to the service at the same location. Interment was held at a local cemetery in Marki, Poland. She was born on Feb. 25, 1944 in Koscierzyna, Poland. She passed away Monday, Feb. 4 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. She was a caretaker for a healthcare company. She is survived by her husband, Janusz Mroz; daughter, Marzenna (Arthur) Obrzut; and grandson, Bryce Obrzut.
MARY M. COONEY
of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Mary M. Cooney (nee Stritzel), 46, took place on Monday, Feb. 11 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Cooney died on Feb. 7, 2008. Her father-in-law Thomas Cooney preceded her in death. Her husband and best friend Eugene, her daughter Caitlin, her parents Bridget (nee Moynihan) and William Stritzel, her siblings Billy, Carole (Steve) Hughes, Eileen (Joe) Faherty, Edward (Julie) Stritzel, and Bridget (John) Farragher; her mother-in-law Peggy (nee Dockery); her siblings-in-law Mary (Bob) Lewin, Tom (Sandy) Cooney, Brigid (Rick) Magnuson, Packy (Jack) Costello, Marty (Heidi) Cooney, Nancy (Scott) Forrest, John (Kathy), and Denis Cooney; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and friends; and her friendly dog Shamrock survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Autism Speaks.com, 2 Park Ave., New York, New York, 10016 are appreciated.
DENNIS A. DUFFY
Veteran of U.S. Navy of Elk Grove Village
A funeral mass for Dennis A. Duffy, 67, a former long-time Elk Grove Village resident, will be celebrated tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m. in St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Grove Memorial Chapel. A native of Chicago and a recent resident of Port Charlotte, Florida, he died Feb. 3 in his home. He was a member of the American Legion post of Port Charlotte and the Elks Club of Deep Creek. He was a veteran of service in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are children Debbie (Jim) Kuzyk and Meg Miller; grandchildren Stephanie, Miranda, Frances Kuzyk, and Don Miller IV; and a brother, Jack (Helen) Duffy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry A. (nee Steward). Memorials are requested to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
GENEVIEVE H. JANKA
of Niles
A funeral service for Genevieve H. Janka, 92, took place Saturday, Feb. 9 at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery in Niles. Visitation was on Friday, Feb. 8 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mrs. Janka was born on Mar. 16, 1915 in Chicago. She worked as a self-employed dressmaker and died on Feb. 5, 2008 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Her husband Joseph Janka, her brother Ed, and her parents Louis and Victoria (nee Duda) Horobik preceded her in death. Her sons Mike and Steve (Linda) Janka, her granddaughter Christina (Keven) Wagenknecht, her great-grandchildren Catherine and Heather, and her siblings Ted and Fran survive her.
WILLIAM KLITZKE
World War II veteran of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for William C. Klitzke of Elk Grove Village, 89, will be held tomorrow (Thursday), 10 a.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Visitation took place Wednesday at the same location. He was born in Chicago He was a veteran in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Arline M. (nee Koerpelson); children, Dwight (Mary), Kent (Karen), Lois (John) Mather, and Claudia (Terry) Daulton; grandchildren, Samantha (Matt) Miller, Andrea (Mike) Sinnett, Amy (Mike) Folta, Mark (Becky) Klitzke, Elizabeth Daulton, Erin, William (Natalie), Kendall, and K. Max Klitzke; and great-granddaughter, Molly Klitzke.
MYRON "BUD" LINDERMAN
Long-time Des Plaines resident
Myron "Bud" Linderman, a Des Plaines resident since 1948, died Feb. 8 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Visitation was Monday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 9 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Des Plaines Bible Church. Interment was in Memory Gardens cemetery, Arlington Hts. Mr. Linderman was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Chicago. He attended South Elementary School, Algonquin Junior High and Maine East High School. Linderman attended Des Plaines Bible Church for 58 years. He was a faithful member and was on the church board. He was a dedicated Sunday School teacher and AWANA leader. He also served as a part-time custodian at the church. For 33 years, Mr. Linderman was a printer at Curtis 1000, Inc. in Rolling Meadows. For the last seven years, he worked part-time at the Des Plaines Park District. He was a Cook County election judge for 30 years and enjoyed volunteering for various activities at Cumberland School. Mr. Linderman was the husband of Kathy (nee Tate) for 42 years; father of Brian (Cherie) Linderman, Kevin Linderman and Beth Linderman; grandfather of Brianna, Benjamin and Abigail Linderman; brother of Lynette (Ken) Gaverth and Del (Rose) Linderman. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
LORRAINE K. MADSEN
30-year resident of Elk Grove Village
A memorial service for Lorraine K. Madsen (nee Knuth) will be held on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village with preceding visitation at the chapel from 1 to 3 p.m. Madsen was born in Chicago and died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at St. Alexius Hospital in Arlington Heights, she was 75 years old. Madsen was a recent resident of Schaumburg who lived in Elk Grove Village for 30 years. She worked for the Chicago Board of Education for 35 years before retiring. Later in life she was a member of the Ambassadors and Advisory Board for the Shiela Ray Seniors. She is survived by her children, Linda A. (Charles) Cavett, Diane K. (Joe) Grabowski and Dean (Jacqueline) Madsen and Steven Wynn; grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew and Zachary Cavett, Danielle Grabowski and Kayla Madsen, great-grandchild, Tytus Oswald and beloved dog Benji. Donations may be given to Vitas Hospice in lieu of flowers.
BETTE J. POWER
of Niles
A funeral service for Bette J. Power, 78, of Niles, was held on Monday, Feb. 11, at St. Francis Borgia Church. Visitation was held on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was at Queen of Heaven. Ms. Power was a longtime employee of Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemeteries and a member of Ted Knusman Amvets Post #13 Auxiliary. She passed away on Feb. 7, 2008. Ms. Power is preceded in death by wife, Thomas W. "Happy". She is survived by children Eileen (the late Charlie) Bowery and Thomas (Carole), grandchildren Maureen (Michael Solberg), Patrick and Danny Bowerry and Thomas, Christopher and Lisa Power, companion Gizmo and many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago IL 60660-1017.
ARTHUR "BUD" M. SITKOWSKI
of Niles
A funeral service for Arthur "Bud" M. Sitkowski, 85, took place on Monday, Feb. 4 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Interment was at St. Adalbert Mausoleum in Niles. Visitation was on Sunday, Feb. 3, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Sitkowski was born on Dec. 20, 1922 in Chicago. He worked as a pattern maker for a clothing company and died on Jan. 31, 2008 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. His brother Harry (late Helen) preceded him in death. His wife of 63 years, Emily (nee Dubinska), his son Paul (Marialisa nee Lovisetto), his grandchildren Joseph and Sarah, his niece Patrice (Steve) Heaton, and many friends survive him.
EMILY SKRYPEK
of Niles
A funeral service for Emily Skrypek, 94, took place on Thursday, Jan. 31 at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery in Niles. Visitation was on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Ms. Skrypek was born on Sept. 21, 1913 in Chicago. She worked as a postal employee and died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in Niles. Her children Stanley (Connie) and James (Janice) Skrypek; her grandchildren Robert (Amy), Arhlene (Anthony) Pope, Suzanne (Todd) Clark, and William Skrypek; her great-grandchildren Chase, Connor, Dylan, and Hayden; her siblings Helen, Bernice Feijt, and John (Mary) Kolimas; and many nieces and nephews survive her.
HELEN L. WILSON
of Glenview
Funeral services were held for Helen L. Wilson, of Glenview, on Saturday, Feb. 2 at St. Isaac Jogues Church with interment at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Wilson was born in Evanston on April 5, 1925 and died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Rush North Shore Hospital in Skokie. She was 82 years old. During her life, Wilson worked as an accountant. Helen Wilson is survived by her husband, Donald; children, Susan Hanvey, Donald (Angie) Wilson and Cheryl (Paul) Eisenmenger; grandchildren, Briana and Jesse Hanvey and Evan, Ally and Emmy Eisenmenger and brothers, Paul (the late Annemae) Butzen and Albert (Phyllis) Butzen.
ERNA F. WINDELBORN
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Erna F. Windelborn, 96, of Arlington Heights, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Lutheran Home. Visitation took place from 10 a.m. until the time of service and interment was at Memorial Park cemetery. Ms. Windelborn was born on June 12, 1911 in Belviwew, Minn. She worked as a secretary for the army and navy commission for the Lutheran Church and was the organist for many wedding and funerals. She passed away on Feb. 4, 2008 at Luther Village. She is preceded in death by husband Harry, her parents Rev. George and Ernestine and sibling Rev. Waldemer. Ms. Windelborn is survived by siblings Rev. Gerhardt, Rev. Alvin, Rev. Hugo, Cordelia, Thusnelda and Hildegarde Ferber as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Immanual Lutheran Church in Des Plaines or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements by the Meadows Funeral Home.
BETTY A. AHRENS
Former First Lady of Rolling Meadows
A funeral Mass for Betty A. Ahrens (nee McKee), 78, of Winter Garden, Fla., will take place on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Colette Church. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mrs. Ahrens was the wife of William D. Ahrens, former mayor of Rolling Meadows. She died Feb. 3, 2008 at Palm of Park Place in Kissimmee, Flor. Her brother, Richard McKee, preceded her in death. Her husband; her children Debra (Joseph) Stoltman, Linda (Paul) Posco, William Jr. (Laura), Pamela Bolin, and Betty Ann Suchala; her 14 grandchildren; her 2 great-grandchildren; and her siblings Patricia Behenne and Joan (Carl) Pfisterer survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to www.the3day.org under participant Linda Posco in Boston are appreciated.
MATTHEW M. ANTOLAK
World War II veteran of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Matthew M. Antolak, 82, of Des Plaines will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Zachary Church. Visitation will take place Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Michael The Archangel. Mr. Antolak was born on Dec. 8, 1925 in Chicago. He was a Marine veteran of World War II. He spent 25 years working with John Sexton Co. in Chicago and Indianapolis and 20 years with Community Bakeries in Chicago. He passes away on Feb. 5, 2008 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village. Mr. Antolak is survived by wife Mary A., sons Lawrence M. (Kathleen), Dan J. (Michelle), Jerome (Cheryl), Michael and Joseph, grandchildren Jason, Ryan and Michael Antolak, Alyssa (Craig) Kocher and Andrea and Brian Antolak, sisters Jane Lechowicz, Wanda (Wally) Wojdyla, Joe Wolinksi and Violet (Leroy) O'Neil and many nieces and nephews.
JUNE B. AUSTIN
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for June B. Austin, 90, of Des Plaines was held privately. Ms. Austin was born on June 1, 1917 in Delphos, Ohio. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Arlington Heights Chapter. She passed away on Jan. 31, 2008 at Northwest Community Hospital. Ms. Austin is preceded in death by her husband James D., parents Charles and Margaret Best, brother Norman and sister Fay Kaiser. She is survived by daughters Fayanne Austin and Sandra Austin.
FRANK W. BACK
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Frank W. Back, 56, took place on Thursday, Jan. 31 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Mr. Back was born in Muskegon, Mich. He worked for School Dist. 214 for 14 years and was a member of Friends of Bill W. He died at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights on Jan. 27, 2008. His parents, Frank R. and Ann (nee Tipshus) preceded him in death. His former wife Audrey A. (nee Kozik), his children Douglas J. and Bryan J., and his siblings Ralph and Robert (Donna) Back and Bette Hoyt survive him.
MILDRED BEER
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Mildred Beer, 84, of Mt. Prospect, was held on Friday, Feb. 1, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation was held prior to the service at Oeher Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery. Ms. Beer was born on July, 20, 1923 in Des Plaines. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where she volunteered on the alter guild and choir. She loved painting, traveling and gardening. She passed away on Jan. 29, 2008 in Park Ridge. Ms. Beer is survived by her sister Darline Beer and friends John and Beth Dukes and their sons Phillip and Kevin. She is preceded in death by her mother Emilie Beer. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Lutheran Hour or Immanuel Lutheran Church.
MILDRED E. BLASZAK
Catholic Women's Club Member
Mildred E. Blaszak, 89, of Niles, died on Saturday, Jan. 26 at St. Matthew Center for Health. Visitation was at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 28. Services were at Skaja on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and St. John Brebeuf Church on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Burial took place at St. Adalbert cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave. Ms. Blaszak was born in Chicago on Sept. 9, 1918. She was a secretary at Arnold Insulation. She was a member of the Catholic Women's Club at St. John Brebeuf. Ms. Blaszak was preceded in death by her brother-in-law the late George Prochaska. Her mother, Anna (nee Grezella) Blaszak; father, John Blaszak. She is survived by her sister, Esther of Niles; nieces Joyce and Barbara and nephew Tom Pankonen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice Ark or Masses appreciated.
WILMA F. BURNS
Former Des Plainesite
Wilma F. Burns, age 75, of Hobart passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2008. She was born January 11, 1933 in Seneca, Missouri the daughter of John and Opal Farmer. She was married
to Robert L. Burns on September 24, 1950 in Joplin, MO. Wilma worked as a proof reader for GTE Directories in Des Plaines, IL and also for Coopers and Lebrand in Chicago. Wilma was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Hobart. She also enjoyed bird watching and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Wilma is survived by her loving family; husband Reverend Robert L. Burns, Hobart, daughter Janice (Emilano) Lazcano, Hobart, sons David (Sheri) Burns, Redding, CA, Paul (Darlene) Burns, Lake Villa, IL, and Ronald (Shelley Burns, Garner, NC, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Ramona Curtis, Lees Sumit, MO, and Mildred (Jerry) Thompson, Kingman, AZ, brother Alvin (June) Farmer, Joplin, MO, sister-in-law LaVerne Farmer, and other loving family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Wilmer "Bud" Farmer, and sister Betty Farmer. A visitation for Wilma Burns will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Hobart, 939 South Wisconsin Street, Hobart with a funeral service following at 7:00 pm, with Reverend John Barley, officiating. Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 8, 2008 at Kirk cemetery in Seneca, MO. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
BOB T. CATANIA
Army veteran of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Bob T. Catania, 70, of Elk Grove Village, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation was held on Monday, Feb. 4, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was at St. Michael cemetery. Mr. Catania was born in Oak Park before becoming a resident of Elk Grove for 40 years. He was a veteran of the Army and a retired driver for Laidlaw Transit, Inc. He passed away on Feb. 1, 2008 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Mr. Catania is preceded in death by father Dr. Anthony M. Catania, parents-in-law Helen and Walter Gillette, brother Donald, brother-in-law James Gillette, sister Kay (John) Raimondi and niece Georgiana Testa. He is survived by wife Delores M. "Dee", daughters, brother-in-laws, sisters, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
