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MARY J. DALY
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Mary J. Daly, 63, of Rolling Meadows, will be held Thursday, Apr. 19 at 11 a.m. at Meadows Funeral Home. Visitation will take place today (Wednesday) from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven cemetery in Hillside. Ms. Daly was born
on Sept. 25, 1943 in Chicago. She worked in the customer service department of a local newspaper for over 30 years. She died
on Apr. 14, 2007 at Manor Care in Arlington Heights. She is preceded in death
by her brother Robert Gatto. Ms. Daly is survived by her husband Jack C., children William (Kelly) Jones, Robert Jones, Colleen Jones, Deborah (Richard) Formeller and Carol (Bruce) Hamilton, grandchildren Amber and Ashley Jones, Jessica Daly, Melissa Stevens, Vanessa and Amanda Daly, Allison, Joseph and Rebecca Formeller, great-grandchildren Kyle and Zachary Richards, sister Helen (Tony) Maruszak and one niece and two nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan, Chicago IL 60601.
LUCILLE ELLIS
Of Elk Grove Village
Funeral services for long-time Elk Grove Village resident Lucille Ellis (nee Lotta) will be held Thursday, Apr. 19 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove. Visitation was held yesterday (Wednesday) at Grove Memorial Chapel. She was 77. Ellis died
Saturday, Apr. 7 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. She was born
in Nebraska and worked as a secretary for Manpower. Ellis was also a member of the Sheila Ray Senior Center of Elk Grove Village where she was an active volunteer. She also enjoyed crocheting and many other crafts. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William P. Ellis; children Paul Ellis and Pamela Maggio; sister Lillian Gazda; grandchildren Rachel, Kathy, Nicole, Matthew, Carly and Becky; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine.
JEROME E. FARRELL, SR.
Of Arlington Hts.
A funeral service for Jerome E. Farrell, Sr. of Arlington Hts., 67, took place Monday, Apr. 2 at Glueckert Funeral Home. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Northshore Garden of Memories, North Chicago. Jerome was born
July 29, 1939 in Waukegan to John Albert Farrell and Jean Evelyn nee Alderin Farrell-Garretson. He lived in the area his entire life. He was a graduate of WTHS '57 and the Dale Carnegie School of business. Jerome owned his own financial business for 25 years. His passions were his family, golf, tennis, shooting pool and vacationing in Jamaica. He passed away
Thursday, Mar. 29 at his home following a valiant battle with cancer. Jerome is preceded in death
by his parents, his step-father, George L. Garretson, and his brother-in-law, Charles J. Schroeder, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Velma nee Johnson, his children Ginger (Tom) Annett, John (Julia) Farrell, Jerome (Sheryl) Farrell, Jr., Philip Farrell, Sean (Varinia) Farrell and Heather (Ryan) Ticknell, 14 grandchildren, his sister Janice (Tom Donohue) Schroeder, his niece Jean H. Schroeder, his nephew Charles J. (Veronica) Schroeder III, and his faithful cocker spaniel, Morgan. Memorial contributions in Jerry's name may be given to the American Cancer Society, 1114 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts., Ill. For funeral information and condolences call 847-253-0168.
JOANNE JABLONSKI
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Joanne Jablonski (nee Lichon), 94, took place on Monday, Apr. 16, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery. Mrs. Jablonski died
on Wednesday, Apr. 11, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She was survived by her daughter Joyce Leach, brother Raymond (Blanche) Lichon, sisters Harriet (Elmer) Nemer and Angeline (the late Charles) Murray, grandson Kevin (Dawn), great grandchildren Brianna, Taylor and Morgan, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Jablonski was preceded in death
by her husband Stanley, brother Stanley (the late Charlotte) Lichon, sisters Helen (the late Harry) Luka and Virginia Luczak, and grandson Donald Leach. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity are appreciated.
WILLIAM T. KANTNER
Of Arlington Heights
Funeral services for William T. Kantner, 79, were held Tuesday, Apr. 10 at St. Raymond de Penafort Church in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held Monday, Apr. 9 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Kantner died
Thursday, Apr. 5, one day before his eightieth birthday, at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. Born Apr. 6, 1927 in Chicago, Kantner was a retired lithographer for Regansteiner Press in Chicago. He was also a navy veteran of World War II. Kantner is survived by his children Gary Kantner, Steven Kantner, Lloyd (Ann) Kantner and Linda (William) Moreno; grandchildren Stephanie Rose, Thomas and Laura Kantner, and Brittany and Brandon Moreno; three great grandchildren and sister Jeanne (Edwin) Waluska. He was preceded in death
by his wife Rose Mary Kantner nee O'Halloran. Internment will be at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzhelmer's Association.
MARGARET MORRIS
Formerly of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Margaret P. Morris, 99, took place on Monday, Apr. 16, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Arlington Heights. Interment was at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine. Ms. Morris was born
on Aug. 26, 1907 in Chicago. She died
on Thursday, Apr. 12, at Resurrection Health Care Center in Park Ridge. She worked as a secretary for an insurance company. Ms. Morris was survived by her niece Joan (John) Lynch and nephew William (Kathy) Watson. She was the great aunt of many as well. Ms. Morris was preceded in death
by her parents John and Alice Morris, and siblings Ruth Morris, Dorothy Watson and Clifford Morris.
LAWRENCE PASDIORA
Of Niles
A funeral service for Lawrence E. Pasdiora of Niles, 84, was held Monday, Apr. 9, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was held the day before at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Mr. Pasdiora was born
on Oct. 24, 1922 in Chicago. He died
Friday, Apr. 6 at Lutheran General Hospital. He was a bus driver and a former community business owner of the Niles Bus Company. He was also a WWII veteran. In addition, he was a member of Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society; Niles Lions Club and Niles/Park Ridge VFW's. He is survived by his children, Mary (Erv) Hintz, Patricia (Steven) Clarfield, Linda (the late Terrence) Class, Diana (Nick) Bavaro, and Theresa (Mark) Ofenloch; grandchildren, Nina, Todd, Terry, Jr., Grant, Sarah, Kurt, David and Garrett; great-grandchildren, James and Karen Class; siblings, Edward and Marion B.V.M.; companion, Pauline Froman. Mr. Pasdiora was preceded in death
by his wife, Thelma (nee Lochner); parents, Victor and Barbara; brothers, Victor and Robert. Interment was held at All Saints cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Charity, BVM and St. Benedict's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
JOAN M. STIEWE
Of Niles
Funeral services for Joan M. Stiewe of Niles, 73, took place Saturday, Apr. 14 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and Our Lady of Ransom Church. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Maryhill cemetery. Ms. Stiewe was born
Dec. 10, 1933 in Chicago. She worked as an administrative assistant for a publishing company. She died
Wednesday, Apr. 11 at Lutheran General Hospital. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Walter E. Stiewe, her parents John and Mary nee Gerlach Skobel, and her brother Gerald Skobel. She is survived by her daughters Deborah R. (Gregory) Phillips and Vivian Forneck, and her grandchildren Michael T. Phillips and Harry J. Phillips.
LAWRENCE G. THORSEN
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral mass for Lawrence G. Thorsen of Rolling Meadows, 65, took place Tuesday at St. Colette Church. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mr. Thorsen was born
Nov. 5, 1941 in Chicago. He was a warehouse manager for Bantam Book Company for many years. He passed away
Apr. 14 at his home. He is survived by his wife Carol nee Schmitt Thorsen, his son Charles (Kathy) Stack, his grandchildren Charles Stack, Michelle (Michael) Riddle, Steven Stack, and Stacy Stack, and his great grandchildren Kathryn "Gertrude" Riddle, Allison "Alien" Riddle, and Carolyn "Tinker" Riddle. He was uncle and great uncle to many. Funeral arrangements made by the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.
LYDIA TOMKINS
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Lydia Frances Tomkins (nee Truschke) of Elk Grove Village, 65, was held Saturday, Apr. 14, at Grove Medical Chapel. Visitation was held the day before. Mrs. Tomkins was born
on Jan. 2, 1942 in Chicago. She died
Tuesday, Apr. 10 at her home. She was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Sheila Ray Senior Center and a volunteer for P.A.D.S. She is survived by her husband, Robert G.; children, Mark R. and Lisa A. Tompkins; grandchildren, Nicholas and Andrew; sisters, Letitia (Bob) Donner and Lenora (Gary) Berkebile. Interment was held at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Prince of Peace United Methodist Church.
DONALD WINGLER
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Donald W. Wingler, 64, took place on Wednesday, Apr. 11, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he died
peacefully at home on Friday, Apr. 6. Mr. Wingler spent 35 years working for Beatrice Con Agra Foods as regional sales manager. He loved people and always made them smile. He loved playing golf and once played at Pebble Beach. He touched the lives of everyone he knew and will be deeply missed. Mr. Wingler was survived by his wife Kathy (nee Piltaver) and step-daughter Kari L. (Steve) Vermilion-Pantol. He was preceded in death
by his mother Gladys Wingler. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association are appreciated.
HENRY R. WINIARSKI
Former Des Plainesite
A funeral service for Henry R. Wisnarski, 91, a former Des Plaines resident, was held Friday at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Burial
will be in Maryhill cemetery, Niles. A native of Chicago and a former salesman for Johns Manville Co. for many years, he died
Apr. 6 in Bethany Terrace Nursing Home in Morton Grove. Surviving are children Kenneth (the late Laura), and Illona (Robert); Tomany; grandchildren Jason and Robyn Tomany and Eve Winiarski; sibling Charlotte Tredore; and companion Zeda Callahan. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601.
GEORGE A. AMUNDSEN
Retired teacher
Funeral services for longtime Iroquois Middle School math teacher George A. Amundsen, 64, were held Thursday, Aug. 3 at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Born on Feb. 28, 1943 in Chicago, Amundsen died
Monday, July 30 at Claremont Nursing Home in Buffalo Grove. Amundsen was a graduate of the Maine West High School Class of '61 and North Park College, Class of '65. He was a 28-year teacher at Iroquois Middle School in Des Plaines. Fellow alumni from North Park University established the George Amundsen Viking Warrior award for him, honoring those who survived difficulties in life. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (nee Steiger); children Jeffrey (Tricia), Kevin and Julieann; grandchild David and sister Jan (Richard) Boyle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
ROSEMARY BROPHY
Of Niles
A funeral service for Rosemary Brophy, 85, of Niles was held Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Mary of the Woods Church. Visitation was held prior to the service at the church. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Ms. Brophy died
on Thursday, Aug. 2. She is preceded in death
by her brother Thomas (the late Mary). Ms. Brophy is survived by her husband James M., children Patricia (Tom) Nee and James R. Brophy, grandchildren Kelly (Tim) Nix and Daniel Nee (Meg Montague), great-grandchildren Martin, Aidan, Owen and Timothy Nix Jr., siblings James (Mary), William (the late Mary), Marge (the late Jim), Amanda, Luke (Patricia) and Jack (Dottie) Howe and many nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Funeral arrangements by Cooney Funeral Homes.
FELICIA ANN BUCKEL
Of Rolling Meadows
Fourteen-year-old Felica Ann Buckel of Rolling Meadows died
Friday, Aug. 3. Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Meadows Funeral Home. The funeral was scheduled for Wednesday at St. Matthew Church in Schaumburg. Buckel was born
Oct. 22, 1992 in Park Ridge. She was a graduate of Carl Sandberg Jr. High School. She is survived by her parents Kenneth and Susan Buckel; brother Ryan; grandparents Sadie D'Arco, James Graves and Geraldine Buckel; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death
by her grandfather Robert Buckel. Interment will be held at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine.
STANLEY GABRYSZEWSKI
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Stanley Gabryszewski of Des Plaines, 76, will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Des Plaines. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 4 to 9 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Mr. Gabryszewski was born
on Feb. 15, 1931 in Chicago. He died
Thursday, Aug. 9 at his home. He was a carpenter for Alfini and East Maine School Dist. 63. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Scheider); children, Michael (Bonnie), David and Ted; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Gabryszewski was preceded in death
by his siblings, Eugene, Thaddeus (Pat) and Nora (John) Kras. Entombment will be held at All Saints cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice.
BEN L. JACHIM
Of Rolling Meadows
Ben L. Jachim, 71, of Rolling Meadows, died
Friday, Aug. 3, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 6, at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, also in Rolling Meadows. Jachim was born
Jan. 6, 1936, in Chicago. He worked for Steiner Electric as a sales representative for over 37 years. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Rolling Meadows Senior Center where he served as vice president. He is survived by his wife, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a sister. He is preceded in death
by his brother Dennis Jachim. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or the Rolling Meadows Senior Center.
CASIMER KEDZIERSKI
Of Niles
A funeral service for Casimer Kedzierski, 92, was scheduled to take place Friday, Aug. 3, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Mr. Kedzierski was born
on Jan. 23, 1915. He died
on Monday, July 30, at Lutheran General Hospital.
ROMAN J. KENDZIORA
WWII Navy Veteran
A funeral service for Roman J. Kendziora, 83, of Rolling Meadows was private. He was born
on July 23, 1924 in Evanston. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII then worked for Northern Illinois Gas for more than 28 years. He died
at Church Creek in Arlington Heights on Aug. 2, 2007. His siblings preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brother and sister.
KATHRYN KIESTER
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Kathryn Z. Kiester, 82, took place Monday, Aug. 6, at First United Methodist Church in Des Plaines. Mrs. Kiester was born
on Dec. 23, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, IA. She died
at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 1. She was a longtime resident of Des Plaines.