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Marilyn J. Landorf
Marilyn J. Landorf, 63, a lifelong resident of Naperville, died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at her home. She was born June 11, 1940, in Aurora.
Marilyn grew up in Naperville, attended Naper Elementary School and Washington Junior High School, and was a 1958 graduate of Naperville Community High School. She graduated as a registered nurse from St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago and received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She was employed for many years as a nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit at Copley Hospital in Aurora and later as Copley's director of staff development. She was recently working at ManorCare Nursing Center in Naperville as assistant director of nursing. She was a member of the Illinois Nurses Association and Community United Methodist Church in Naperville. She enjoyed traveling and took many trips to Hawaii.
She is survived by a brother, Donald (wife Bari) Landorf of Naperville; two nephews, Mark (wife Stephanie) Landorf of Naperville and Craig (wife Heather) Landorf of Yorkville; a niece, Cindy (husband Todd) Wyllie of Castle Rock, Colo.; and four great-nieces and great-nephews, Skylar Landorf, Cheyenne, Christian and Caleb Landorf.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond F. and Mae L. (Murr) Landorf.
Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Private family interment will be held at Naperville cemetery in Naperville, with the Rev. Thomas Babler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Edward Foundation/Cardiology Fund, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540; or the Community United Methodist Church Foundation, 20 N. Center St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Henry Ulrich Jr.
Henry Ulrich Jr., 87, of Lisle died suddenly Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Dec. 1, 1916, in Albany, N.Y.
He had been a resident of Naperville since 1961. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville, where he served in a variety of leadership roles, from elder to a congregational chairman. He retired from Marquette Cement and from Riverside Laboratories. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing and playing bridge.
He is survived by two daughters, Martha (husband R. Douglas) Nuckols of The Villages, Fla., and Mary Louise (husband Floyd) Foster of Vonore, Tenn.; a son, Lawrence (wife Brenda) Ulrich of Oswego; four grandchildren, Karen Albers, Linda Thoren, Tim and Kristin Ulrich; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; a sister, Lavina Soper; and two brothers, Lawrence and Louis Ulrich.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60565. The Rev. Stephen Schumacher will officiate.
Interment will follow at Naperville cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lutheran Ministries Media, 3225 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805, or to Bethany Lutheran Church.
Maureen E. Dunham
Maureen E. Dunham, a resident of Barrington Hills for more than 20 years, died Monday, May 24, 2004. She was an active supporter of the area's equestrian community and devoted much of her time to a children's riding organization, the U.S. Pony Clubs.
Born in Indianapolis, she spent the first few years of her life on her grandparents' farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where her family had assembled during World War II. Her early years on her grandparents' farm had an enormous impact on her, as gatherings of family and friends were to become an important part of her adult life.
Her father, Persh Doran, returned from the Pacific following the Japanese surrender, and the family moved first to the Whitefish Bay area of Milwaukee and later to Naperville.
She attended Madonna High School in Aurora, where she was a National Merit Scholar. She studied at Ripon College in Wisconsin and graduated from Rosary College in River Forest with a degree in political science and sociology. She later married
James "Skip" Dunham in a private ceremony on the North Shore. He preceded her in death in 1994. They had one daughter, Jillian, of New York City.
Mrs. Dunham was the district commissioner of the Barrington Hills-based Fox River Valley Pony Club for several years, regularly organizing or assisting with the club's fund-raisers and horse shows. Although she was not a rider herself, she admired the organization's charge to use horses as a means to teach life lessons to children. Independent and outspoken, she championed teamwork and good sportsmanship and shared these values with those around her.
She later became a regional supervisor of the U.S. Pony Clubs, overseeing its operations on a broader level. She became more directly involved with education and outreach, encouraging older members in their late teens to expand upon their skills and give back to younger members. She loved having a positive impact on the lives of children, including that of her daughter, who earned the organization's highest rating and represented it in international exchange. Earlier this year, Mrs. Dunham was honored as a "Legend" at the club's national meeting.
A private memorial service is planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the James Beard Foundation, 6 W. 18th St., New York, NY 10011. Call (212) 627-1111.
Marjorie 'Midge' Lipscomb
Marjorie "Midge" (Oldham) Lipscomb, 78, of Naperville died Sunday, May 6, 2004, at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale. She was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Elgin.
A lifelong Naperville resident and member of Grace United Methodist Church, Mrs. Lipscomb served as a nurse at Edward Hospital in Naperville for 35 years.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph, of Naperville; four children, Sally Lipscomb of Yorkville, Randy (wife Pat) Lipscomb of Naperville, Jeff (wife Caren) Lipscomb of Franklin, Tenn., and Marjie (husband Mike) Kornfeind of Aurora; five grandchildren, Jen (husband Mike) Cahalan, Jesse (wife Megan), Michael, Mary and Katie; and a great-grandson, Jamie Cahalan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Oldham; two sisters, Ruth Ward and Margaret Oldham; and two brothers, Clarence and James Oldham.
Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Naperville cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Friends, 140 N. Wright St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Edwin J. Vorrier
Edwin J. Vorrier, 86, a resident of Naperville for eight years and a former longtime resident of Chicago, died Friday, May 7, 2004, at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville. He was born February 20, 1918, in Chicago.
He grew up on Chicago's South Side. He was a graduate of St. Rita High School and attended the Armour Institute, now the Illinois Institute of Technology, in Chicago. He served as a flight instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was employed for many years as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by three daughters, Therese "Terry" Vorrier and Margaret "Peggy" Vorrier, both of Oak Park, and Debra "Debbie" (husband Bill) Samuels of Lisle; three grandchildren, Chris, Brett and Bennett Samuels; a brother, Robert (wife Bonnie) Vorrier of Palos Hills, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (nee Swiderski) Vorrier, whom he married
April 28, 1943; his parents, Herman and Susan Vorrier; a brother, Joseph H., and two sisters, Marie Vorrier and Margaret Behling. Visitation will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville; and from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, at St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville.
A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at St. Patrick's Residence Chapel.
Interment will take place at St. Mary cemetery in Evergreen Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick's Residence.
John Engelhardt
John Engelhardt, 77, of Naperville died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at his home. Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, is handling arrangements. Call (630) 922-9630.
Mary E. Penin
Mary E. (Gettel) Penin, 86, a Naperville resident since 1987, formerly of Southfield, Mich., died Monday, May 17, 2004, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born Aug. 16, 1917, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
She was a graduate of Bishop McDonald High School in Brooklyn. She married
her husband, Mel, in 1943, and they moved to Detroit. A homemaker, she was a volunteer and a two-year resident of St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville.
She is survived by two children, Karen (husband Tom) Binkowski of Naperville and Valerie (husband Michael) Grata of Aurora; three grandchildren, Valerie and Andrew (wife Margret) Binkowski and Karey (husband Mark) Warkentin; and two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Adam.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Penin; an infant son, Ronald Penin; her parents, Charles and Catherine Gettel; and four siblings, Joseph, Charles, Catherine and Elsie.
Visitation will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. in the residence chapel.
A graveside service will be held at Holy Sepulchre cemetery in Southfield, Mich.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Residence.
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home in Naperville handled arrangements.
Ethel M. Podrebarac
Ethel M. Podrebarac, 83, of Gary, Ind., passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004.
She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and CFU Lodge 170 for more than 50 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen Utofka of Merrillville, Ind., and Linda (husband Rich) Hartmenn of Naperville; four grandchildren, Jennifer (husband Tom) Kennedy of Chicago, Kristy (husband Graham) Brown of Naperville, and Kelly Taylor and Joseph Utofka, both of Merrillville; agreat-granddaughter, Hailey Taylor of Merrillville; two sisters, Enid (husband Vic) Hart and Nancy (husband Max) Mower, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Jack (wife Jeanette) Clifford of Salt Lake City; special nieces and nephew, Dena (husband Terry) Markwell, Laura Argostino, Donnie (wife Pam) Argostino; and many other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, with a prayer service at 2:30 p.m., at Stilinovich and Wiatrolik Funeral Home, 7535 Taft St., Merrillville.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the funeral home, with a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Dennis Teles will officiate.
Burial will be at Calumet Park cemetery.
Peter M. Wegmann
Peter Manfred Wegmann, 65, of Naperville died Thursday, May 20, 2004, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville, is handling arrangements. Call (630) 355-0264.
Dorothy E. (Vavrosky) Ewert
Dorothy E. (Vavrosky) Ewert, 82, a Naperville resident since 1983 and a former resident of Chicago, died Thursday, May 13, 2004, at her home. She was born June 13, 1921, in Chicago.
Arrangements are pending with Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home in Naperville. Call (630) 355-0213.
Giuseppe Musacchio
Giuseppe "Joe" Musacchio, 84, of Naperville died Friday, May 7, 2004, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home in Naperville is handling arrangements. Call (630) 355-0213.
Elden E. Whitesel
Elden E. Whitesel, 66, a resident of Naperville since 1981 and former resident of Winchester, Ind., died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio. Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, is handling arrangements. Call (630) 355-0213.
Elden E. Whitesel
Elden E. Whitesel, 66, a Naperville resident since 1981 and formerly of Winchester, Ind., died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. Whitesel was a 1956 graduate of McKinley High School in Winchester, and attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind., for two years. He was employed by Sherwin-Williams Co. for 25 years and at U.S. Can Co. in Oak Brook for 18 years, retiring in 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn A. (Bone) Whitesel of Naperville, whom he married
Dec. 6, 1958; four children, Phillip (wife Maxine) Whitesel of Southern California, Kurt (wife Jane) Whitesel of Sioux City, S.D., Christine (husband Richard) Bahou of Naperville and Kyle Whitesel of Eau Claire, Wis.; six grandchildren, Nicholas Manion, Bryan and Matthew Whitesel and Tracy, Sarah and Michelle Bahou; two siblings, Stanley (wife Vickie) Whitesel of Highland, Calif., and Linda (husband John) Schulze of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herald and Helen Whitesel.
Memorial visitation will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
A funeral service and inurnment will be held at a later date at Muncie Gardens of Memory in Muncie, Ind.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, DuPage Area Office, 1801 S. Meyers Road, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
Gerald J. Fadden
Gerald "Jerry" J. Fadden, 71, of Plainfield died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at his home. Overman-Jones Funeral Home in Plainfield handled arrangements. Call (815) 436-9221.
Thea Michelle Filizetti
Thea Michelle Filizetti, 22, of Joplin, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004, near Lebanon, Mo., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born April 20, 1982, in Ishpeming, Mich., and moved to Joplin two years ago from Naperville.
She was currently an English major at the University of Missouri at Columbia and had previously attended Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. She was also a 2000 graduate of Naperville Central High School. She was an active member of Campus Crusades for Christ at Missouri as well as a member of College Heights Christian Church of Joplin.
She is survived by her parents, Roger and Debbie Filizetti of Joplin; her sister, Cortney Filizetti of Chicago; her paternal grandparents, Julio and Pearl Filizetti of Gwinn, Mich.; her maternal grandparents, William and Helen Martin of Nixa, Mo.; and her paternal great-grandmother, Orlene Martin of Minden, La.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 24, at College Heights Christian Church with the Rev. Randy Gariss officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Mason-Woodard Chapel, 3701 E. Seventh St., Joplin, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Campus Crusades for Christ in care of the University of Missouri at Columbia.
H. Kent Walters
H. Kent Walters, 79, a 57-year resident of Naperville, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at his home in Naperville. He was born Jan. 5, 1925, to Lela and Earl Walters in Nelsonville, Ohio.
He was an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Navy during World War II at the Great Lakes Naval Base and then worked at Netzley's Automotive Garage in Naperville for 30 years, until they closed.
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (husband Charles) La Sanska of Swan Valley, Mont.; a granddaughter, Kelly Schmidt of Tampa, Fla.; a grandson, Dean (wife Kim) Schmidt of Cumming, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Alec and Katie; a sister, Yonda Schafnitz of Sterling Heights, Mich.; a brother, David (wife Mary Ann) Walters of Warren, Mich.; a brother-in-law, George Perkins of Naperville; and many nieces and nephews.
He married
his wife of 50 years, Eleanor (Nagle) Walters on May 25, 1945, and she preceded him in death on July 14, 1995.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 21, at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville.
A private graveside service will take place Monday, June 28, at Naperville cemetery in Naperville.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 437 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60505-3484.
