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Marie "Deaie" Kandlbiner
Of Chicago
Funeral services were held for Marie "Dearie" Kandlbinder of Chicago at St. Thecla Church on Devon Avenue in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 18 and at the Skaja Funeral Home in Niles on Friday, Sept. 19. Kandlbinder was born in Chicago on Sept. 7, 1909 and died at Rush North Shore Hospital in Chicago on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. Kandlbinder is survived by her daughter Carlene (Lohtar) Schick, grandchildren Steven (Catherine) and Deborah Schick, sister Alice (late Cass) Ott and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Maria (nee Weinger) Schenkl, husband Carl Kandlbinder, and siblings; Frank (May), Louis (Alvina) and Joseph (Besse) Schenkl and Loretta (Mathias) Pimperi.
Eileen M. Littwin
Of Palatine
A funeral service for Eileen M. Littwin, 86, of Palatine, was held Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. James Church in Arlington Heights. Visitation took place at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Ms. Littwin was born July 17, 1922 in Chicago. She was a substitute teacher for many Catholic elementary schools in the area. She passed away on Sept. 14, 2008 at Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. Ms. Littwin is preceded in death by husband John, brother Robert (Mary) McMahon and sister-in-law Dorothea McMahon. She is survived by children Kathleen (Steve) Simon, John (Barbara), James (Carol Mayer), Robert (Peggy), Timothy (Gail) and Joseph (Pamela), grandchildren Patty (Brad) Whitaker, Joe (Amy) Simon, Danielle and Julie Littwin, Kristin (Nick) Gile, Michael Littwin, Lisa (Clint) Anticevich, David Littwin, Tim Littwin, Tracie (Chris) Hernandez and Kimberly and Kara Littwin, great-grandchildren Dean and Mallory Simon, siblings Dr. John (Grace) McMahon, Estelle (Don) Schaefer, Ann (Gene) Metzger, James (Helen) McMahon and Rev. Thomas McMahon. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Clerics of St. Viator, 1212 E. Euclid, Arlington Heights IL 60004.
Robert Pfaendner
Army veteran Of Niles
A funeral service for Robert Anthony Pfaendner of Niles, 79, was held yesterday (Tuesday) at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. He was born on June 15, 1929 in Chicago. He died Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Lutheran General Hospital. He worked as an offset engraver for a printing company and was an army veteran. He was also a member of the Edison Park Lutheran Church and the Park Ridge Senior Center. He is survived by his children, Bruce (Barbara) Wood and Nancy (Gregory) Stoker; grandchildren, Christina Wood, Cameron (Mindy) Starc, Kyle Strmic; nieces, Marlene Casey and Marilyn Bernhard; great nieces and nephews, Kimberly Bernhard, Jennifer (David) Rossman, and Patrick Casey; and sister, Louise (Henry) Passal. Mr. Pfaendner was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores (nee Peterson); and parents, Mae and Anthony. Interment was held at Maryhill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Lois H. Rowbottom
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Lois H. Rowbottom, 82, of Rolling Meadows, was held Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Colette Church. Visitation took place Friday, Sept. 19, at Meadows Funeral Home. Ms. Rowbottom was born July 6, 1926 in Chicago. She worked as a bookkeeper at Crawford Dept. Store for 33 years. She was a lecture, Eucharistic minister and lay minister at St. Colette Church for many years. She passed away on Sept. 17, 2008 at Northwest Community Hospital. Ms. Rowbottom is preceded in death by husband Harold, son Michael (Mary Jo) and brother Donald Aylward. She is survived by children Lynn (Edward) Woller, Steven, Nancy (Thomas) Benefiel, Laura Leonard, Timothy (Aimee), Richard and Gary, grandchildren Nicole (Derrick) Farrell, Stephanie Savaiano, Justin Benefiel, Matthew Woller, Kaitlyn and Hailey Rowbottom, great-grandchild Josephine Farrell and sister Alice Roach. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Colette Church or Monarch Hospice, 5435 Bull Valley Road, McHenry IL, 60050.
Shirley M. Szukalla
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral Mass for Shirley M. Szukalla (nee Hilgenberg), 73 took place Monday, Sept. 22, at St. Raymond Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 21, at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Szukalla was born on Aug. 7, 1935 in Chicago. She was selflessly devoted to her family. She was both a housewife and ran the office of the family business, Mt. Prospect Heating. She died at home on Sept. 18, 2008. Her grandson Joey and her parents Molly (nee Borgardt) and Henry Hilgenberg preceded her in death. Her husband R. James Szukalla; her children Michael J. (Barbara) Szukalla, Debra (Joseph) Martin, Janice (Rick) Loveisky, and Karen (Eric) Nilles; her grandchildren Christine, Carolyn, and Kathryn Szukalla, Colleen, Michelle, Thomas, and Jimmy Martin, Sarah, Zack, Jake, and Luke Loveisky, Sean Emma, and expectant baby Niles; and her siblings Raymond (Margot) Hilgenberg and David (Jeanne) Hilgenberg survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice or Generations of Faith Fund at St. Raymond are appreciated.
Bernard J. Braun
Air Force veteran Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Bernard J. Braun, 82, of Des Plaines, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment will be at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Braun was born Sept. 26, 1926 in Chicago. He was an Air Force veteran, member of the Showmen's League of America and resident of Des Plaines since 1950. He passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Mr. Braun is survived by wife Eleanor C., children Bernard P., Richard A. (Linda R.), Dr. James R. (Carol A.), Rosemary D. (Carl "Butch") Schnulle, Gary P. (Valerie K.) and Robert T. (Julie), his 17 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sister Catherine (late Steven) Seplak and sister-in-law Rose Mary (Dennis) Gabel. He is preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, masses appreciated.
Donald J. Bugay
Husband, stepfather
A funeral service for Donald J. BuGay will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Interment will be at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Heights. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. His wife Diane BuGay, his sister Helen Petersen, his stepson Greg Roman, and his step grandchildren Matthew and Karyn Roman survive him.
Kenneth F. Dynda
Of Chicago
A funeral Mass for Kenneth F. Dynda, 48, took place Wednesday, Oct. 15 at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Dynda was born on Sept. 5, 1960 in Chicago. He died on Oct. 11, 2008 at Rainbow Hospice in Park Ridge. His father Frank preceded him in death. His mother Virginia, his sister Kathryn (Lawrence) Zydowsky, his Godchild and niece Lauren Zydowsky and his niece Kristen Zydowsky survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc. are appreciated.
James Dennis Fallest
30-year resident Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for James Dennis Fallest, 65, took place Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Salvation Army of Des Plaines Worship and Service Center. Visitation was Friday, Oct. 24, at the center. Mr. Fallest was employed with Monumental Life for 14 years. He was a member of Dank and an usher at the Salvation Army. He loved gardening, enjoyed his German classes, and worked for Little Villa Restaurant part-time for 23 years. He died on Oct. 21, 2008 in Park Ridge. His mother Elaine (late Louis) Fallest; his wife of seven years Mary J. (nee Imig); his children Valerie (Garrett) Pepravicz, David Fallest, Heather (Michael) Sorci, and Jeremy Fallest; his stepchildren Jennifer (Timothy) Zymantas and Daniel (Ashley) DeWald; his grandchildren Grace, Nicholas, Nino, Haley, Zachary, Jason, and one on the way; his brother-in-law Raymond (Ginger) Imig and Jeffrey Imig; and his former wife Gloria Perez survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Salvation Army, 609 W. Dempster St., Des Plaines, are appreciated. G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines made funeral arrangements.
Rozella M. Gloriana
Of Des Plaines
A funeral mass for Rozella M. Gloriana, 92, of Des Plaines, was celebrated Oct. 28 in St. John Brebeuf Church, Niles. Burial was in Maryhill cemetery. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. A native of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, she died Oct. 24 in Lee Manor Nursing Home. She worked as an inspector for Teletype Corp. and was a member of the 55+ Club and the Golden Age Club at St. John Brebeuf Church. Surviving are her daughter, Katherine (the late Jerome) Rajski of Mt. Prospect; grandchildren Frank Rajski, Katherine (Richard) Spiess, Anthony P. Spiess, and Debra (John) Rubel; and great-grandchildren Evan, Connor, and Noelle Spiess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gloriana, and a son, Anthony (Rosemary) Gloriana. Memorials are requested to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL.
Agnes Heskin
Of LaGrange Park
A funeral service for Agnes Heskin (nee McKenna), 80, took place on Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 23, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Heskin was a native of Anahagh, Scotstown, County Monaghan, Ireland. Her husband John Heskin and her siblings Kathleen (late Pat) Kelly, Rosha (late Tommy) Reilly, Maimie (late Paul) Kingston, Nora (late Kevin) O'Donovan, Lilly (late Faley) McCarron, Madge, and Jimmy McKenna preceded her in death. Her children Margaret (Dennis) Smith, Denise (Richard) Rand, Thomas, Mary (Joseph) Toomey, Claire (James) Kowalczyk, and Arlene (Rolf) Zoeller; her 17 grandchildren; her one great-grandchild; her siblings Peter (Rose) and Packie (Maureen); and many nieces and nephews survive her.
Douglas A. Judson, Jr.
Attorney from Arlington Heights
A memorial service for Douglas A. Judson Jr., 57, will take on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. Reception will follow in the parlor. Mr. Judson was born on Feb. 17, 1951 in Chicago. He was a graduate of Arlington High School, University of Illinois, and John Marshall Law School. He was an attorney in private practice in Arlington Heights. He died on Oct. 17, 2008 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights. His wife of 31 years, Laurie (nee Casavant), his children Katherine (Thomas Shiffler) and Margaret Judson, and his parents Margaret and Douglas Judson survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights are appreciated.
Josephine Marie Kirkpatrick
Centenarian From Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Josephine Marie Kirkpatrick (nee Zaloudek), 101, took place on Friday, Oct. 24, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Village. Interment was at Ridgewood cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 23, at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born on Feb. 27, 1907 in Chicago. "Jo" or "Little Jo" was an active member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and the Elk Grove Senior Club, enjoying many long-lasting friendships and many years of activities. Before her eyesight failed, she enjoyed Bingo, Pinochle, knitting, and sewing crafts for family, friends, and fund-raisers. She died on Oct. 21, 2008 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Her parents Emanual and Barbara (nee Chmelir Zaloudek); her brothers Emanuel (Evelyn) Roger (Alma), Frank (Josephine), and George (Shirley) Zaloudek; her sisters Amelia Zaloudek, Mary (Douglas) Hoover, Stephanie (Cliff) Larson; and her grandson Robert W. Kirkpatrick preceded her in death. Her sons David (Patricia), Richard (Berit), and Ronald Kirkpatrick; her grandchildren Michael (Carrie), Kevin (Geri), Timothy (Lillian), and Keith (Kimberley) Kirkpatrick, Lisa (David) Wagner, Colleen (James) Schneider, Amy (Raymond) Houdek, Anna Kamilla (Runar) Saunes, and Kenneth Kirkpatrick; her great-grandchildren Nicole Scalia, Ryan, Christopher, James, Evan, Cody, and Caroline Kirkpatrick, Alex and Eric Wagner, Martin Saunes, Samantha and Caleigh Houdek; her sisters-in-law Josephine and Shirley Zaloudek; and many loving nieces and nephews and friends survive her.
Ronald F. Maslankowski
Airline mechanic and Army Veteran
A memorial Mass for Ronald F. Maslankowski, 67, a 40-year resident of Elk Grove Village, took place Saturday, Oct. 18 at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Mr. Maslankowski was born on Oct. 9, 1941 in Chicago. He worked at Eastern Airlines and became an aviation mechanic at Ozark, TWA, United, Atlantic Coast, Air Wisconsin, and Sky West airlines. He received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award recognizing 50 years of accomplishment in aviation maintenance. He died on Oct. 11, 2008 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. His parents Adam and Lottie Maslankowski preceded him in death. His wife and best friend of 42 years, Carol (nee Ryba); his sons Gary, Glenn, Greg, and Grant (Wendy) Maslankowski; his grandchild Kylie Maslankowski; his siblings Norman (Betty) Maslankowski and Joan (Ron) Szymczak; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends survive him. Please omit flowers. Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village made funeral arrangements.
Kathleen "Kate" Moriarty
Of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Kathleen "Kate" Moriarty (nee Donohue), 84, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment was at Queen of Heaven cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Moriarty was a native of Maumeen, Lettermore, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. She was born on Jan. 26, 1924 and died on Oct. 12, 2008 in her home. Her husband Patrick Joseph and her siblings Padraic (late Margaret), Bridget (late John) Joyce, Mamie (late Coleman) Mullins, Coleman, Barbara (late Sonny) Folan, and Annie (late Michael) Cooney preceded her in death. Her children Edward (Linda) and Mary Kathleen, her grandchildren Tim, many nieces and nephews, and many friends survive her.
Helena Moryl
Of Park Ridge
Funeral services were held for Helena Moryl of Park Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Skaja Funeral Home and St. Paul of the Cross Church, followed by interment at the St. Adelbert cemetery. Visitation took place at Skaja Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 24. Moryl was born in Poland in 1959 and died at Lutheran General Hospital on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. She was 49 years old. Moryl is survived by her husband Wladyslaw Moryl, mother Zofia Tomczyk, daughters, Elizabeth (Jaroslaw) Boduch and Joanna Moryl, grandchildren Joey and Gabi Boduch, brothers Wladyslaw (Henryka) and Zygmund (Zofia) Tomczyk, mother-in-law Teresa Moryl and sisters-in-law Maria (Andrzej) Bardo and Danuta (Tadeusz) Glod. Moryl was preceded in death by her father Wojciech Tomczyk and father-in-law Boleslaw Moryl.
Carl F. Nagy
Army veteran Of Elk Grove Village
Visitation for Carl F. Nagy was Saturday, Oct. 18 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 54 and a Army veteran. Three brothers, four sisters, many nieces and nephews and friends preceded him in death. Dolores G., his wife of 56 years, his children Thomas S. (Ruth) and Karen A. Nagy, his grandchildren Lisa and Tianna, and his sister Marie Nery survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity are appreciated.
Frank W. Parduhn
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Frank W. Parduhn, 93, took place Thursday, Oct. 16, at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Interment was at Ridgewood cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Mr. Parduhn was born in Chicago. He died on Oct. 13, 2008 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. His wife of 67 years, Maxine M.; his daughters Carole P. (Frank) Meciej, Janice L. (late Vick) Giannobile, and Francine H. Bromley; his grandchildren Joseph (Jill), Andrew (Robyn), John (Joanne) Meciej, Ann (John) Cromien, William (Angela) Giannobile, Gina (Gary) Bedell, Michelle (Steven) Feltz, Sarah Giannobile, Christopher Bromley, Elizabeth (Danny) Leach, Patrick (Erika) Bromley, and Rebecca Bromley; and his 15 great-grandchildren survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Sclera Derma Foundation are appreciated.
Robert Rountree Reinhart, Sr.
Cap'n Crunch Developer
A funeral service for Robert Rountree Reinhart Sr., 84, of College Station, Texas, formerly of Des Plaines, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Hillier Funeral Home in College Station. Mr. Reinhart was born on July 30, 1924 in Chicago. He worked at Quaker Oats Company from 1942 until his retirement in 1983. He was at the research and development facility in Barrington after its opening in 1956. He was awarded about two dozen patents including one for directing the team responsible for the development of Cap'n Crunch cereal. He also received the Fredus N. Peters Award from Quaker Oats in 1965 for that achievement. He was a longtime resident of Des Plaines and a member of the First Congregational Church. He died on Oct. 26, 2008. His wife Ruth (nee Duncan) preceded him in death. His sisters Lorraine Schmitz and Marion Meyer; his children Robert Rountree (Beth) Reinhart Jr., Gregory Duncan (Ruth) Reinhart, and Virginia Ruth "Ginger" (Tom) Umstattd; and his grandchildren Andrea Reinhart Marston, Jessica Reinhart Lind, Rebecca Reinhart, Katherine Reinhart, Timothy Reinhart, Thomas Umstattd, Cynthia Umstattd, David Umstattd, William Umstattd, and John Umstattd survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice Brazos Valley are appreciated.
