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LYMAN PHILLIP McAFEE
formerly Of Park Ridge
A memorial service for Lyman Phillip McAfee, 76, formerly of Park Ridge, was held at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse, Park Ridge on Saturday, Nov. 30. Mr. McAfee was born in Chicago on Oct. 8, 1926 and grew up in Park Ridge, where he spent most of his life. He retired to Asheville, NC, to enjoy his passion for golf. Mr. McAfee died Monday, Nov. 18. He is survived by his wife, Peggie; his daughter Margie (Marc) Berliant, Rochester; his son John (Fay), MT.; his brother Vernon (Dorothy), Fl.; his grandchildren, Matthew Berliant, Katharine and Aaron Nowlan, Anne and James Sturrup, Emily Berliant, Kyle, Dillon and Lee McAfee; his great-granddaughter Maggi Nowlan; nieces, Janet Wehrli and Carol Miller; and nephews Tom and Jim McAfee. Donations in Mr. McAfee's memory may be made to St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT, 59004.
ANTON L. KOZLOWSKI
Niles Resident
Funeral Services for Anton L. Kozlowski, 78, Niles, were held at St. John Brebeuf Church on Saturday, Nov. 30, following visitation at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Interment was in St. Adalbert cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee, Niles. Mr. Kozlowski was born in Chicago on July 1, 1924. He worked as a tool and die maker for a lock company, and served in the U.S. Army in the European and African theaters. Mr. Kozlowski died at home on Wednesday, Nov. 27. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his daughters, Karen (William) Graham and Lisa (Christopher) Kies; his brother Robert; and his grandchildren, Eva and Anton Graham. He was preceded in death by his brothers Daniel and Leonard.
FREDERICK J. KOBOS
Park Ridge
Funeral Services for Frederick J. Kobos, Park Ridge, were held Tuesday, Dec. 3 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge. Arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee, Niles. Mr. Kobos was born in Chicago and worked much of his life as an electronics technician. He died Friday, Nov. 29 at Lutheran General Hospital. Burial was in Town of Maine cemetery in Park Ridge. He is survived by his daughter Linda Adler, Des Plaines; his son, Frederick J. Jr. (Suzanne); his grandchildren, Scott and Michael Adler and his great grandchildren, Jacqueline, Christine, and Richard. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Julia Kobos.
BARBARA ZENDER
Manager
A funeral service for Barbara Zender, 68, of Des Plaines, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St. in Des Plaines. Visitation took place on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral Home. Burial took place at all Saints cemetery. Mrs. Zender was born on May 9, 1934 in Chicago and died on Nov. 28 in Phoenix Az. She was a former manager of the data processing department for Maine School Dist. 207. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Evelyn Zender and sister, Patricia Zender.
ANNE KRISS
Payroll Clerk
Funeral services for Anne L. Kriss of Des Plaines were held at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. John Brebeuf Church on Nov. 27. Visitation was held at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Nov. 26. Burial took place at Maryhill cemetery. Mrs. Kriss was born in Chicago and died at St. Matthew Home in Niles on Saturday, Nov. 23. Mrs. Kriss was a payroll clerk at a high school. She is survived by son, Steve (Sue) Kriss; daughter, Judi-Beth Kriss; brother, Floyd (Reggie) Skawski; sister, Josephine Olinski; brother-in-law Paul (Janet) Kriss; nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by husband, Chester Kriss; sisters, Stella Schremba and Bernice Sikora and brother, Walter Scott.
THOMAS HOWE JR.
Niles Resident
Mass for Thomas Howe Jr., Niles, was held Saturday, Nov. 30, at Immaculate Conception Church, Chicago. Arrangements were handled by Cooney Funeral Home. Mr. Howe was born in Chicago and worked as an Insurance Company Executive. He died Monday, Nov. 25 at Resurrection Hospital, Chicago. Mr. Howe is survived by his children, Brian and Jackie, and his uncle, James Klinkera.
Charles B. Robison
Long-time Resident, Active In Community died On Nov. 25
A memorial service for longtime Des Plaines resident Charles B. Robison, 89, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines. Born Jan. 6 1913 in Lewistown, IL, Mr. Robison died Monday, Nov. 25. During World War II he attained the rank of Major in the U.S. Army, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the forerunner of the CIA. Mr. Robison graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, IL. in 1934 and Northwestern University School of Law in 1937. He specialized in insurance and corporate law and most recently served as consulting counsel to the National Fraternal Congress of American from which he fully retired at the age of 87 1/2. Robison, a long-time resident of Des Plaines, was active in Northwest suburban community affairs serving in leadership roles with the Des Plaines Community Chest, Northwest Suburban Council Boy Scouts of America, Lions Club and First Congregational Church. He enjoyed traveling the world and sharing his experiences. Robison also promoted higher education through scholarships to Knox College and Northwestern University School of Law. He is survived by his sons Kenneth P. of Des Plaines, Peter C. (Nancy) of Springfield, VA, daughters Dianne R. Marcell of Westmont, IL, Alice R. (Tom) Berntson, of Salem OR, and grandchildren: Alan and Lindsay Robison. Mr. Robison was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine, in 1996. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to Lions Club International, 300 22nd St., Oakbrook, IL, 60570. Burial will be at Oak Hill cemetery, Lewistown, IL. on Dec. 16, preceded by a short service at Henry Memorial Home at 11 a.m.
Ron Brekke
Co-Founder Of Special People, Devoted Advocate For Disabled Dies At 58
The "special people" of Des Plaines and Park Ridge have lost a champion. Ron Brekke, 58, executive director of Special People, Inc. and a tireless advocate for disabled rights, died Friday, Nov. 29 in Park Ridge. Brekke, who co-founded the Special People, Inc. organization in 1985, suffered from Post Polio Syndrome and severe scoliosis, and his health had been deteriorating. But his spirit did not give in, according to Arlene Merriman, Des Plaines Human Resources Director, and Special People Board member. "He was an inspiration, " said Merriman, following Brekke's funeral on Monday. "He was always optimistic, always very dedicated, to his wife, his dogs and to Special People" Special People board President Paula Caro agreed. "It's a horrible loss, a huge loss, " said Caro. "Ron was the ideal optimist, the most compassionate and caring of people." Brekke, a Park Ridge resident for 30 years, was born in Chicago on Mar. 8, 1944. He was a graphic artist and was very involved with the Park Ridge Healthy Communities Partnership. He became Executive Director of Special People in 1996, and constantly worked to educate the communities on involving the disabled, and acted as a referral service and information sources for the disabled and their families. Brekke is survived by his wife Regina, and his cousins, Mary King and Donna (John) Stevens, He was preceded in death by his cousin Sandy Clemetsen. Memorials in Ron's name can be made to Special People, Inc.
WILLIAM J. MAGUIRE
Formerly of Park Ridge
A funeral mass for William J. Maguire, 72, was celebrated on Monday, Nov. 25 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment followed in All Saints cemetery. Born April 1, 1930, in Park Ridge, Mr. Maguire died Nov. 21 in Lake Geneva, WI, where he made his home. Before his retirement, Mr. Maguire had been a sales executive for Rollex Corporation. Mr. Maguire is survived by his son Kevin (Patricia); granddaughters Robin and Molly; brother Thomas F. (Beatrice) Maguire; nephews Thomas P. and Matthew Maguire; and dear friend and former wife Barbara Dierrsen. Arrangements were handled by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge.
ELINOR WILLOUGHBY
Park Ridge Homemaker
A funeral mass for Elinor Willoughby, 76, was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment followed in Town of Maine cemetery. Born June 11, 1926, in Evanston, Mrs. Willoughby died Nov. 22 at her home in her Park Ridge. She had been a homemaker. Mrs. Willoughby was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Lionel P. and Helen Seguin; and her brother, Bill Seguin. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Randal E. Willoughby; daughters Marlene (Dr. John) Petrie, Pamela (Ken) Guzzetta, Amy (Kevin) Belz, Molly (Laird) Crawford, and Sally (James) Belz; and grandchildren John, Amy, Beth, Bryan, Michael, Joe, Tim, Tony, Gina, Stephanie, Ian, and Katie Rose. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice of St. Paul of the Cross Church Endowment Fund. Arrangements were handled by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge.
LUELLA M. LEATHERBERRY
Des Plaines Homemaker
Luella M. Leatherberry, 82, of Mauston formerly of Des Plaines/Chicago, Ill, passed away on Wednesday, January 22 at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston. Luella was united in marriage to Roy E. Leatherberry on June 19, 1943 in Mauston. The couple lived most of their married
life in Chicago moving to Des Plaines in 1980. She was employed at Western Electric. Luella returned to Mauston in 1998. Survivors include her brother Lawrence (JoAnn) Wright, sister Irene Helfrich, sister-in-laws Ferne and Frieda Wright and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy; parents Ida and David Wright; her brothers, David, Elmond and Walter Wright; sisters, Ardis Smith, Altha Springer, and Laura Rose. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church in Mauston. Burial will be in the Mauston cemetery.
DENNIS DALEY
Of Des Plaines
Funeral Services for Dennis Daley, 51, Des Plaines, were held Monday, Jan. 27, at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Niles. Burial was in Maryhill cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Oehler Funeral Home. Mr. Daley was born in Chicago on Jan. 1, 1952. He worked for 23 years as a food service employee at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. He died Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Lutheran General. Mr. Daley is survived by his sisters, Marianne (Bob) Carpenter, Glendale, AZ., Roberta (Lee) Anderson, Buffalo Grove, and Judy (Vic) Saunders, Des Plaines. He was preceded in death by his sister Jeanne Mesler. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice.
MARY C. BUTENSCHOEN
Formerly Of Rosemont
Funeral Services for Mary C. Butenschoen (nee Apfelbeck), 80, of Hudson, WI., formerly of Rosemont, were held Saturday, Jan. 25 at St. Beatrice Church, Schiller Park. Burial was in Mount Emblem cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines. Mrs. Butenschoen was born in Colby, WI., on Nov. 17, 1922. She was a homemaker, fond of snowmobiling and gardening. She died Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Hudson Hospital, Hudson, WI. Mrs. Butenschoen is survived by her husband Arnold P.; her son Dan (Susan), Huntley; her daughters, Sharon (Michael) White, Hudson, WI., and Linda (Randy) Froehlich, Arlington Heights; her grandchildren Jeff and Cindy Butenschoen, James (Debbie) Froehlich, Dale (Lisa) Froehlich, John (Teresa) Goggin and Michael Goggin; great-grandchildren Tyler, Jordan and Chayce Goggin, Monica Biter, New Auburn, WI., Theresa Rindt, Colby, WI., Jenny (Alvin) Abegglin, Stetsonville, WI., Milly (Ray) Judeas, Colby, WI.; and brothers John (Wanda) Apfelbeck, Idaho, and Leo 'Buck' Apfelbeck, Chippewa Falls, WI. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimeras Association or a favorite charity.
LEONA GRAHAM
Of Des Plaines
Funeral arrangements for Leona Graham, 89, Des Plaines, are pending in Tennessee. Mrs. Graham (nee King) died Wednesday, Jan. 22. Local arrangements were handled by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines.
THOMAS R. HECKENBACH
Of Mount Prospect
Funeral services for Thomas R. Heckenbach, 59, Mount Prospect, were held Saturday, Jan. 25, at St. Alphonsus Church, Prospect Heights. Interment was in All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines. Arrangements were handled by Matz Funeral Home, Mount Prospect. Mr. Heckenbach was born Nov., 26, 1943, and taught High School. He died Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines. Mr. Heckenbach is survived by his mother, Barbara; his brothers Joe (Diane), and Greg (Mary); his sisters, Kathy (Jerry) Walker and Cindy (Fritz) Schmeisser; 8 nieces and nephews and four grand-nieces and nephews.
ELMER V. CARLSON
Glenview
Funeral services for Elmer V. Carlson, 83, Glenview, formerly of Prospect Heights, were held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights. Interment was private. Oehler Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mr. Carlson was born April 29, 1919 in Michigan. He was an engineer for Knowles Electronics, Itasca, for 40 years. He held patents on several hearing aid devices. He died Thursday, Jan. 23, at Glenbrook Hospital. Mr. Carlson is survived by his wife, Mary J.; brother Frank of Bedford, TX., sisters, Agnes (Kenneth) Wheeler, Plymouth, Mich., Edna Wilson of Pontiac, Mich., and Evelyn (Robert) Senecal of Lawrence, Kan.; Memorial may be made to Elmer Carlson Memorial Hearing Aid Foundation, 16880 Middlebelt Road, Suite #4, Livonia, MI., 48154; or to Etymotic Research, Inc., Carlson teaching Laboratory Fund, 61 Martin Lane, Elk Grove Village, 60007.
WILLIAM F. LIEBICH
Machine Operator
A funeral service for William F. Liebich, 77, of Des Plaines, was held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St. in Des Plaines. Visitation was held at Oehler Funeral Home. Burial was private. Mr. Liebich was a retired machine operator for A.T.T. He was born on April 5, 1925 in Chicago and died on Jan. 19 at Holy Family Hospital. He is surivived by brothers, John Liebich and Ralph Liebich; sister, Dolores Konopka and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Mary and brother, Robert.
RICHARD P. DOUBEK
Firefighter
Funeral services for Richard P. Doubek, 49, of Palatine were scheduled to be held Friday, Jan. 30 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Arrangements were made by Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mount Prospect. Mr. Doubek was born on Oct. 9, 1953 and died Jan. 27. He began working for the Mount Prospect Fire Dept. as a paid, on call firefighter in November of 1986. He then started working in the Mount Prospect Fire Prevention Bureau in July of 1995. Mr. Doubek was preceded in death by his father Richard J. Doubek. He is survived by his mother, Rita Doubek; wife, Kimberley Nagel Doubek, MPPD; brothers, Terry (Robin) Doubek and Kenneth (Jeanine) Doubek; sisters, Donna (John) Jakobsze and Nancy Doubek; and nieces and nephews, Matthew, Jessica, Katrina, Michael, Zachary, Drew, Kaitlyn, and Richard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, or the American Lung Association.
MARIO P. LANDINI
Restaurant/Resort Owner
Funeral Services for Mario P. Landini, 95, Niles, were held Thursday, Jan. 16 at St. John Brebeuf Church, Niles. Interment was in St. Joseph cemetery, Chicago. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Mr. Landini was born in Chicago, on Aug. 8, 1907. He owned and operated Landini's Tavern at 1706 W. Fullerton in Chicago for 30 years. He later owned and managed The Shore Place Resort in Cambridge, WI. He died Saturday, Jan. 11, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Mr. Landini is survived by his daughter Rose (Charles) Ugel, Niles; his grandchildren, Karen Nickerson, Kenneth (Christine) and Charles Jr. (Deborah) Ugel and Robert and Michael Ugel; and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne J.; his son Ralph; his brothers Albert and Elmer and his sister, Lena.
