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VICTORIA L. FRAKES
Formerly of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Victoria L. Frakes of Woodridge, formerly of Mt. Prospect, 42, will be private. Interment private. Ms. Frakes was born Oct. 8, 1964 in Evanston. She was a 1981 graduate of Hersey High School. She died Monday, July 16. She is survived by her parents, Terry and Nancy Frakes, her sister Jody (Ronald) Thelin, and her nephew Ted Thelin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn, Ste. 305, Chicago, Ill., or the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Funeral arrangements made by Meadows Funeral Home.
LT. COL. (RET) HERMAN GUSTAV GLITZ
Of Des Plaines
Lt. Col. (Ret) Herman Gustav Glitz departed this life on July 16, 2007, two weeks after his 95th birthday. A memorial service was held at the First United Methodist Church in Des Plaines on Friday, July 20, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the church's pipe organ renewal fund. Born in Chicago on July 2, 1912, Herman worked for Chicago Title and Trust Co. and attended college at night prior to World War II. Entering the Army in early 1942, he was quickly promoted to sergeant and selected for Officer Candidate School. Herman served in England, France, and Germany during and after the war. While at headquarters in Paris, Herman met Sergeant Elizabeth Gilliland of Waterville, Ny., and dedicated the next 60 years to her.
True members of the Greatest Generation, Betty and Herman were married
on Aug. 25, 1946. They settled in Des Plaines, raised three sons and were proud to see all three graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and serve their country as their parents had. Herman resumed his career in management at Chicago Title and continued to serve in the Army Reserve, retiring in 1972 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years combined active and reserve service. Herman will be remembered for his quick wit, dedication to family, and unique ability to get the most possible mileage from a single joke. He volunteered for charitable organizations, served his sons' Boy Scout troop for many years, and was president of the Air Force Academy Parents' Club. Herman is preceded in death by his wife Betty, brothers Arthur and Herbert, and sisters Clara and Helen. He is survived by sons Norman, Robert, and Richard, their wives, and Herman's six granddaughters.
RUTH L. HAUT
School Baker
A funeral service for Ruth L. Haut (nee Muller), 87, a 51-year resident of Mt. Prospect, was held July 21 in St. Mark Lutheran Church. Burial followed in Memory Gardens cemetery. Arrangements were by Friedrichs Funeral Home. A native of Chicago and a retired baker at Prospect and Rolling Meadows high schools, she died July 13 in her home. She was past president of the village's Senior Advisory Council, Elder Honor Award Winner, recipient of the Village of Mt. Prospect Shining Star award in 2004, and also an Unsung Hero Award winner. Widow of the late Richard C. Haut, she is survived by children Roberta Sue (Terry) Hart, and Richard C. (Annette); grandchildren Teresa Hart, Richard (Angie) Hart, Naomi (Sage) Haught, Noah (Beth), and Ruthanne Haut; great-grandchildren Brannon, Logan, Jonathan, Richard, Berkeley, Issac, Lauralyn, and Kristin; and a brother, Leon Haut, of Chicago.
WILLIAM HEIN
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for William Henry Hein, 59, took place Friday, July 20, at the Grove Memorial Chapel. Mr. Hein was born on March 17, 1948. He died at his home on Monday, July 16.
JOYCE HOLLINGER
Of Inverness
A funeral service for Joyce Hollinger of Inverness, 81, was held at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Interment at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Hts. Ms. Hollinger was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Chicago. She had worked for Dist. 214 as an educational support staff member at Rolling Meadows High School and Forest View for many years. She passed away on Sunday, July 15 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy. She is survived by her dear children Gail (John) Hillary and Randy Hollinger, and her grandchildren Allison, Christopher, and Hillary.
PEARL A. LUKASIK
Of Park Ridge
Memorial services for Pearl A. Lukasik, 97, were held Monday, July 23, at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church in Park Ridge. Visitation was held Sunday at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. She is survived by her son Lawrence J. (Lucretia), grandson Lawrence A. (Tara) and great-grandson Anthony. Lukasik was the daughter of the late Adam and Veronica nee Bajor; sister of the late Peter, Adeline Hentz, Joseph, Bruno, Teofil and Felix; and aunt and friend of many.
JOAN P. MORAN
Of Chicago
A funeral service and visitation for Joan P. Moran of Chicago, 54, took place at the Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Funeral mass and burial will take place in Ireland. Ms. Moran, a native of Cong, County Mayo, Ireland, is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Kate and John P. Moran, and her siblings Conleth, Nonie, Olive and Jarlath. She is survived by her fond siblings and her great niece. She was dear aunt to many.
LEOLA M. MORGAN
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Leola M. Morgan, 88, of Mt. Prospect, was held on Monday, July 23 at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery. Ms. Morgan was born on Sept. 1, 1918 in Grant Township, Iowa. She and her husband Jack D. married
in 1940 and moved to Mt. Prospect in 1954. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church and participated in the Sarah Circle. She enjoyed her family, sewing and needle work. She passed away on July 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack D. Ms. Morgan is survived by her children Carol (Patrick Hearden) Morgan, Dale (Gwen) Morgan and Chris (Amy) Morgan, grandchildren Daniel, Pamela, Beth, Kyle, Sarah, Kathryn, Margaret and Grace and sister Berneta (Bernard) Paul.
MARILYN O'BRIEN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Marilyn A. O'Brien (nee Millin) of Des Plaines, 78, was held Thursday, July 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation was held the day before at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. O'Brien was born on Apr. 6, 1929 in Oak Park. She died Saturday, July 21 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She was the owner of Marilyn's Flowers in Des Plaines. She was a member of United Way, the Des Plaines Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, Consumer Commission, and the local school district. She is survived by her children, Ellen A. Panegasser, Kevin P., Martin J. (Julie), Margaret M. (Steven) Losey, Timothy J. (Lora), Steven T., and Ann M. (Brian) Bending; grandchildren, Rob, James, Mark and Katie Panegasser, Sean, Will, Maggie and Jaime Losey, Dempsey and Nicole Bending; grandchildren, Austin, Jenessa, Gabriella, Michael Rocco and Lily; and brother Douglas M. (Barbara) Millin. Mrs. O'Brien was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Douglas and Ellen, and sister-in-law, Patricia Millin. Interment was held at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Memorials may be made to charity of choice.
MICHAELINE PRAZAK
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral procession for Michaeline Prazak of Rolling Meadows, 94, took place from Meadows Funeral Home to St. Colette Church. Interment at Queen of Heaven cemetery in Hillside, Ill. Ms. Prazak was born Feb. 3, 1913 in Chicago. She had worked as a teller for Townhall Savings in Cicero for many years. She passed away Tuesday, July 17 at the Moorings in Arlington Hts. Ms. Prazak is preceded in death by her husband Edward Prazak and her sister Frances Snider. She is survived by her children Ralph (Nancy) Prazak, Paul (Anne) Prazak, and Nancy (Anthony) Bugajsky, her siblings Cecelia Barghold, Josephine Deans, Jeanette Herring, Pauline Rogalski, Stanley Rogalski, and Dorothy Rogalski, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
JESUS F. PUYOT
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral Mass for Jesus F. Puyot of Rolling Meadows, 71, took place Monday at St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Palatine. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine. Mr. Puyot was born Oct. 3, 1935 in the Philippines. He worked for Continental White Cap as a mechanical engineer for many years. He passed away Thursday, July 19 at his home. Mr. Puyot is survived by his wife, Luz nee Flojo Puyot, his children Michelle (Lambert) Calalang-Matias, Jarrod (Sharon) Puyot, Jerome (Sharon) Puyot and Natalie (David) Videtich, and his grandchildren Jessica Matias, Dylan Videtich, Colin Videtich, Julia Puyot, and Justin Puyot. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DSI Arlington Hts. Dialysis, 17 W. Golf Road, Arlington Hts., Ill. Funeral arrangements made by Meadows Funeral Home.
CAROLYN SAUNDERS
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Carolyn J. Saunders (nee Neeley), 58, took place on Saturday, July 21, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Saunders was born in Florence, Alabama. She died on Monday, July 16, at Sherman Hospital.
BARBARA SCHMIDT
Of Morton Grove
A funeral service for Barbara Schmidt of Morton Grove, 94, took place yesterday at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at St. Joseph cemetery. Ms. Schmidt was born Jan. 1, 1913 in Romania. The homemaker died Saturday, July 21 at the Condell Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter and Susanna nee Brick Schneider, and her husband, Bernard Schmidt. She is survived by her children, Joe (Karolina) Schmidt, Maria (Nikolaus) Bappert, and Joseph (Paulette) Schmidt. Funeral arrangements made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home.
JOSEPHINE A. SULIMOWSKI
Of Niles
A funeral service for Josephine A. Sulimowski of Niles, 96, took place at St. Juliana Church. Interment at St. Adalbert cemetery. Ms. Sulimowski was born Oct. 11, 1910 in Chicago. She worked as a cashier. She was former secretary of Group #6, Polish Women's Civic Union, and a member of Polish Roman Catholic Union and Polish National Alliance. She is preceded in death by her parents, Karolina (Czaja) and Jan Telma, and her son Stephen (the late Francis) Sulimowski. She is survived by her sons Dominic (Nancy) Sulimowski and Joseph (Christine) Sulimowski, grandchildren Michael, Jonathan (Laura), Karolina (Jacek), Matthew (Mary Ann), Michael, Mark, and Jennifer. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph TOSF. Funeral Arrangements made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home.
CAROLYN V. BERG
Of Niles
A funeral service and visitation for Carolyn V. Berg of Niles, 67, took place Thursday at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment at Maryhill cemetery. Ms. Berg was born Nov. 21, 1939 in Chicago. She worked as a machinist in the crane packing industry. She died Tuesday, July 10 at Glenbridge Nursing Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ella nee Fryberg and Willard Berg. She is survived by her sisters, Mary (Lee Roy) Callisen and Loretta Berg, her nephew Kurt (Kathleen) Callisen, her nieces Erika (Don) Warke and Jennifer (John) Lucia, great nephew Eric Callisen, and great niece Brittney Warke.
DONALD O. HODGES
Of Barrington
A funeral service for Donald O. Hodges of Barrington, 85, will be held 4 p.m. Friday, July 27 at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Hts. Internment private. Mr. Hodges was born Dec. 27, 1921 in New Orleans. He passed away Monday, July 9 in Barrington, with his loving family by his side. Donald was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Lois Hodges (nee Tipton), his children Kimberly (Ken) Williams and Pamela (Edward) Haldeman, grandchildren David Williams, Katie Williams, Scott (Heidi) Haldeman, and Todd Haldeman, and his sisters Ruth Kriz, Rose Mikesell, and Betty Hodder. Memorials may be made to a charity of onešs choice. Funeral arrangements made by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Palatine.
ERNA Z. LE STARGE
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service and burial for Erna Z. Le Starge of Pisagh Forest, NC., 95, took place Monday at Acacia Park cemetery in Chicago. Ms. Le Starge was born Oct. 11, 1911 in Germany. She worked as a switch board operator for many years. She passed away Thursday, July 12 at the Oakton Pavillion in Des Plaines. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Le Starge, Jr., her daughter Joan E. Schlotz, two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her children, Betty (Donald R. Jr.) Steiger, Pat Cosac, and Margaret (James) Sanders, 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. Funeral Arrangements made by the Meadows Funeral Home.
GUS P. PONTIKIS
Of Park Ridge
Family and friends met for a funeral service for Gus. P. Pontikis of Park Ridge, 8, Monday morning at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Town of Maine cemetery in Park Ridge. Gus was a student at Ben Franklin Public School in Park Ridge and active in sports with the park district. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Peter Flessas. He is survived by his parents, Anna (nee Flessas) and Peter G. Pontikis, his brother, Nicholas, his grandparents, Sophie Pontikis, Gus Pontikis, and Helen Flessas, his aunt, Roseann (John) Carroll, two uncles, Andy (Mary) Flessas, and Chris (Danette) Pontikis. He is survived by many cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to M.A.D.D., 500 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1039, Chicago, Ill. or to the Gus P. Pontikis Memorial Fund c/o First Chicago Bank & Trust, 104 S. Maine, Park Ridge, Ill. Funeral arrangements made by Cooney Funeral Home.
ANGELA C. WINTERS
Of Palatine
A funeral service and visitation for Angela C. Winters (nee Santacroce) of Palatine, 84, took place Friday, July 13 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home. Interment private. Ms. Winters was born July 12, 1922 in Elmhurst, NY. She passed away Sunday, July 8 in Arlington Hts. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luke J. Winters, her daughter, Jill McConnell, and her parents Nicola and Carmela Santacroce. Funeral arrangements made by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home.
MARIE T. BARTMANN
Co-Founder of Twin Links in Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Marie T. Bartmann, 95, formerly of Mt. Prospect, will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Alphonsus Church in Prospect Heights. Visitation was held yesterday (Tuesday) at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Interment will be at All Saints Mausoleum. Ms. Bartmann was born on Dec. 24, 1911 in Chicago. She was a homemaker but also co-founded Twin Links Miniature Golf and Batting in Mt. Prospect with her husband. She died on Saturday, July 7 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Sr. Ms. Bartmann is survived by her children Charles L. Jr. (Connie) and Edward W. (Jeanne), her six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Alphonsus Church, 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL, 60607.
