RABURN McNEAL
Des Plaines Optimist
A funeral service for Raburn McNeal, 85, of Des Plaines, will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St. Des Plaines. Visitation will be held just prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. Mr. McNeal was born in Gorham, Il., on April 6, 1917. He died Friday, Oct. 4, at his daughter's home in Lisle. Mr. McNeal retired from City Products in 1982. During his career he set up the first computer rebuying program for the Ben Franklin, and he was a member of the Des Plaines Optimist Club. Mr. McNeal is survived by his daughter Dora (Ray) Leonardson of Surgeon Bay, Wis., Trudy (Tony) Chelmecki of Lisle; his grandchildren, Bard (John) Haverty, Dave (Shawn) Leonardson, Mike Leonardson, Chris, Geni, and Brian Chelmecki; and his great grandchildren, Carli, Joe, Nathan and Katie. He was preceded in death by his wife Genevieve (nee Whitmer) and his sister Ramona (Dan ) Robinson.
[October 9, 2002]

CATHERINE PORCARO
Of Mt. Prospect
A mass for Catherine Porcaro, 90, of Mt. Prospect was held Monday, Oct. 7, at St. Emily Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. Mrs. Porcaro had been a registered nurse for a medical office. She was the wife of the late Louis; mother of Louis (Carole), Ronald (Lil), Barbara (Steve) Cannistra, Carl, Guy, Joel (Julie) and Linda; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 11; and sister of Grace Ryan, the late Margaret, Winifred, Joseph, Helen, Mary and Charles. Arrangements were handled by Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect.
[October 9, 2002]

KENNETH GAUGER
Of Mt. Prospect
Funeral services for Kenneth Gauger, 51, of Mt. Prospect were held Monday, Oct. 7, at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Mr. Gauger died Thursday, oct. 3, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Burial was in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines. Mr. Gauger had worked as an accountant and was a member of Northwest Town Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife Jacquelyn; aunt Dorothy (Cliff) Fromm; godchild Daniel; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
[October 9, 2002]

CHARLES PLICHTA
Of Prospect Hts.
A funeral service of Charles Plichta of Prospect Hts. was held Wednesday, Oct. 2, at St. Thomas Becket Church. Interment was in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Mr. Plichta had a been the funeral director and owner of Plichta Funeral Home, which had two Chicago locations. He was also a World War II Army veteran and member of many organizations, including Catholic Circle, Polish American Citizens Club, Catholic Order of Foresters, Loyal Order of Moose, LaFourths K of C, Lafayette Council, Solvak Catholic Sokol, Teamsters Union Local #727 and the Illinois Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Plichta also served as an usher at St. Francis of Assisi Church for over 55 years. Mr. Plichta was preceded in death by two wives, Irene and Myrtle Plichta, and brothers Andrew and Walter Plichta. Survivors include his son Roger Charles (Roxanna) Plichta; daughter Sharon (George) Quigley; granddaughter Andrea Irene Plichta; grandson Cortland Charles Plichta; and nephews Edward and William Plichta.
[October 9, 2002]

ROY O. SWANSON
Park Ridge Resident
Funeral Services for Roy O. Swanson, 87, of Park Ridge, were held Monday, Oct. 7 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge. Mr. Swanson died Tuesday, Oct. 1, at St. Matthew Home, Park Ridge. Interment was in Town of Maine Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Mr. Swanson was survived by his wife Elaine; his daughter Nancy (Dale) Olson; his nephews, Richard (Beverly) and John (Sally) Carlson. He was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Carson. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd, Skokie, 60076.
[October 9, 2002]

ANN TAMBURRINO
Park Ridge Resident
Funeral Services for Ann Tamburrino, 97, of Park Ridge, were held Wed. Sept. 18 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Burial was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Mrs. Tamburrino was born in Chicago on New Year's Day, 1905. She died Saturday, Sept. 14 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Northbrook. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony.
[October 9, 2002]

ALICE SULLIVAN
Resident of Elk Grove
Memorial services for Alice Sullivan (nee Moyer), 53, were held Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Chicago Church of Christ, Lisle. Mrs. Sullivan died on Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Interment was private. She was born in California, and lived in Elk Grove Village for 14 years. She was employed by A.G. Edwards in Arlington Heights. She was a member of the Chicago Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, John Sullivan; children, Jonathan (Joselyn) Sullivan of DeKalb, Carl Sullivan, Kim (Matt) Clark of St. Charles, Mo., and Alicia (Matthew) Personette of Addison; grandchildren, Kimberly, Matthew Jr. and Christiana Clark of St. Charles, Mo.; parents, Forest and Elizabeth Moyer of Portland, Ore., and brothers, Dean Moyer of Gresham, Ore., Derek Moyer of Portland, Jeff Moyer of Laguna Hills, Calif.; and sisters, Beth Anne Moyer of Portland, and Marilyn Kirkpatrick of Wenatchee, Wash. Visitation was held on Oct. 4 at Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village. Donations in her name may be made to Hope Worldwide, 987 E. 132nd Place, Riverdale, IL 60827.
[October 9, 2002]

VIRGINIA HILL
Park Ridge Resident
Funeral services for Virgina Hill, 85, of Park Ridge, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon, Park Ridge, lying in state from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge. Mrs. Hill (née Morris) died Sept. 28 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She was born on July 23, 1917 in Chicago. Mrs. Hill had worked as a secretary. She was also an active member of the Steinmetz H.S. Alumni Association. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert G. Hill; and brother, the late Robert Morris. She is survived by her sons, James and Ronald Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Messiah Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Arrangements were handled by Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge.
[October 9, 2002]

BRUCE BECKMANN
Life-Long Park Ridge Resident
A memorial visitation for Bruce Beckmann, 86, of Park Ridge, was held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was private Mr. Beckmann died Oct. 2 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. He was born on March 9, 1916, in Chicago. A life-long resident of Park Ridge, Mr. Beckmann had worked as an executive of the Searle pharmaceutical company. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Lois K. Beckmann. Surviving are daughter Barbara (Raymond) Haar; granddaughters Melora (Steve) Spriggs, Veronica (Emre) Karaca, and Megan (Michael) Field; grandchildren Alexander, Sean, and Katharine Spriggs, and Dylan Field. Mr. Beckmann is also survived by his companion, Dolores McFarland. Arrangements were handled by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge.
[October 9, 2002]

MARIE DOBROWOLSKI
Park Ridge Resident
Marie Dobrowolski of Park Ridge died Thursday, Oct. 3 in Lutheran General Hospital at the age of 87. Wife of the late Paul A. Dobrowolski, she is survived by five daughters, Mary Elizabeth "Liz" (the late Charles) Molnar, Frances (Robert) Nimietz, Theresa (the late Andrew) Zander, Joanne (Jack) Phelps and Catherine (Roderick) Mayer, and 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister, Louise Grimes. Funeral mass was celebrated on Mon. Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment followed on St. Boniface Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge.
[October 9, 2002]

CHARLES W. REED
Park Ridge Resident
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Calvary Cemetery, Park Ridge for 78 year-old Charles W. Reed Jr. Mr. Reed died on Oct. 4 while a patient in Hines V. A. hospital. Mr. Reed is survived by his brother-in-law, Jack Shannahan, who was married to his late sister Geraldine, a nephew, Timothy Shannahan and a niece, Kathy Shannahan. Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. was in charge of the arrangements.
[October 9, 2002]

ROSA REISER
Park Ridge Resident
Park Ridge resident Rosa Reiser, 101 years old, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Holy Family Hospital in Park Ridge. Born in Bietigheim, Germany, she is survived by a daughter, Catherine (Joe and the late Joe Schmitt) De Prizio, a brother, Augustine (Gretal) Essig, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews in Germany. Funeral mass was celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery. Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Avenues to Independence.
[October 9, 2002]

EDWARD VICTOR JEROMINSKI
WWII Veteran
Our husband, father, grandfather and excellent friend left this life on March 31, 2003 at the age of 81. Edward Victor Jerominski was born in Chicago, Illinois (Bucktown) on Aug. 6, 1921 to Walter Jerominski and Alexandra Klepacki Sadowski. He attended St. Hedwig parochial school and Weber High in Chicago and completed his GED in 1980 at Lombard, Illinois. On Aug. 6, 1943, Ed married Mary Jane Miller in Rapid City, South Dakota. The couple met in Denver, Colorado during WW II. Ed served in the Army Air Corps, 8th Air Force, 398th Bomber Group, stationed in England for 14 months. He was well decorated in action and discharged at the rank of Staff Sargent. Ed lived and most of his married life in Palatine, the Northwest suburb of Chicago, and worked in Chicago at AM Steigerwald Company, vice president in charge of production until he retired in 1985. He and Jane also lived in Mt. Prospect and Hinsdale, Illinois. Ed and Jane moved to Belen, New Mexico in 1991. Besides his work and family, Ed had other interests. He coached and volunteered in Little League and served as an officer for his bowling league. He was an avid golfer and organized tournaments sponsored by his company. He also volunteered in service of the needy and elderly. Ed always was aware of the importance of his roles as son, brother, spouse, and especially father. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane, son, Charles (Mary); daughter, Diana (Doug Jones) and grandson, Michael (Kristen Lockhart) Jerominski. Private services were held in Belen, New Mexico.
[April 9, 2003]

HELEN E. FRANZEN
Des Plaines Resident
Funeral services for Helen E. Franzen (nee Pump), 87, a lifelong resident of Des Plaines were held Monday, Apr. 7 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church in Des Plaines. Interment followed at the Town of Maine Cemetery in Park Ridge. Arrangements were handled by the G. L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Franzen was born on Feb. 29, 1916 in Maine Township. She was a homemaker, member of the Christ Church Guild, carious card clubs, and enjoyed creating crafts and crocheting. She passed away on Wednesday, Apr. 2 at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. Mrs. Franzen was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Franzen; and her siblings, Herbert (Marjorie) Pump, Elmer (Florence) Pump, and Lucille (Ervin) Geils. She is survived by her son, Howard W., Jr. (Diane) Franzen; grandchildren, Howard W., III (Pamela) Franzen, Sara D. Franzen; and her loving nieces and nephews.
[April 9, 2003]

STEPHANIE S. MADEJCZYK
Of Mt. Prospect
A mass for Stephanie S. Madejczyk, 91, of Mt. Prospect, was held Monday, April 7, at St. Cecilia Church in Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Madejczyk died Thursday, April 3. Interment was in Maryhill Cemetery. Mrs. Madejczyk was preceded in death by her husband Stanley and sister Mary Slonina. She is survived by her children Edward (Joyce) Madejczyk and Diana (James) Murray; grandchildren Kenneth (Mary Ann) Madejczyk, Lori (Joseph) Meyer, Mark (Holly) Wawrzyniak and Jaime (Stan) Dzierzega; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Melissa, Christopher and Jessica; and nephew Richard Slonina. Arrangements were made by Friedrichs Funeral Home.
[April 9, 2003]

JOHN L. BONINI
Owner Bonini Baking Co.
A Funeral Mass for John L. Bonini, 85, of Niles, was celebrated on Apr. 5 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment was private. Ms. Bonini was born in Chicago on Nov. 28, 1917, and passed away on Thursday, Apr. 3, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Ms. Bonini had been the proprietor of Bonini Baking Co. of Elmwood Park and Chicago. He is survived by his daughter, Alice (Thomas) Henningsen, of Wheeling; his sons, John (Vivian) Bonini and Allen (Debbie) Bonini; his sister, Lillian (the late Frank) Speciale; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Bonini was preceded in death by his wife, the late Gilda Bonini; and his parents, the late Pietro and Alice Bonini. Arrangements were handled by the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[April 9, 2003]

SUSAN D. KUECHENBERG
Of Mount Prospect
A funeral service for Susan D. Kuechenberg, 53, of Mount Prospect, formerly of Park Ridge, was held Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at South Park Church in Park Ridge. Arrangements were handled by the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Kuechenberg died Thursday, April 3 in her home. Interment followed in the Town of Maine Cemetery in Park Ridge. Mrs. Kuechenberg is survived by her son, Kenneth Falkson; stepfather, Robert (late Kathryn) Gottschalk; sister, Linda (Tom) Trull; and niece, Stephanie Tolander.
[April 9, 2003]

RAYMOND J. RUSK
Park Ridge Resident
Funeral services for Raymond J. Rusk, 90, of Park Ridge were held on Saturday, Apr. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Arrangements were handled by the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Rusk was born in Chicago on June 22, 1912. He worked the chairman of the board for a graphic arts company. He passed away in his Park Ridge home on Wednesday, Apr. 2. Mr. Rusk was preceded in death by his son, Thomas (Greta) Rusk and his brothers, Edward Rusk and Charles F. Rusk. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Rusk; and his son Kenneth (Nancy) Rusk.
[April 9, 2003]

KATALIN FANCSALSZKI
Of Hungary
Funeral services for Katalin Fancsalszki, 86, of Niles were held on Saturday, Apr. 5 at 9 a.m. at St. John Brebuf Church in Niles. Interment followed at Maryhill Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mrs. Fancsalszki was born in Hungary on May 28, 1916. She was a homemaker. She passed away on Apr. 1 at Sunrise Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Elisabeth Gajdos, and her husband, John Fancsalszki. She is survived by her sons, Larry (late Eileen) Fancsalszki and Thomas (Joyce) Fancsalszki; grandchildren, Robert Fancsalszki, Sherrie (Paul) LaFleur, Keith (Elizabeth) Fancsalszki; and great-grandchild, Ashley.
[April 9, 2003]

VICTORIA SKRZENTA
Repair Person
A funeral service for Victoria Skrzenta, 94, of Niles was held on Wednesday, Mar. 26 at St. Andrew Nursing Center. Visitation was held at the center. Burial took place at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. Mrs. Skrzenta was born on Nov. 28, 1908 in Thorp, Wi. and died in Chicago at Resurrection Medical center on Mon, Mar. 24. She was a repair person for a wells gardner company. She is survived by son, James (late Carol) Skrzenta; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and sister, Sophie Mikaloinis. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank and child, Joan (Ronald) Eklund.
[April 9, 2003]

ANN M. LISS
School Clerk
Funeral services for Ann M. Liss, 80, of Des Plaines, were held June 6 at St. Mary Church in Des Plaines. Interment was in Maryhill Cemetery. Mrs. Liss was born in Chicago on July 29, 1922, and passed away on Saturday, May 31, at her home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Liss had worked as a school clerk. She is survived by her niece, Linda Touhy, of Chicago. Mrs. Liss was preceded in death by her husband, the late Casimir Liss; and her parents, the late Anthony and the late Ann Milanowski. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[June 18, 2003]

MARTHA L. WOLF
Formerly of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Martha L. Wolf, a resident of Green Acre Lodge in Holiday Island, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Des Plaines, was recently held. Mrs Wolf died on Thursday, May 29 at home. Local arrangements were by Nelson Funeral Service, Berryville, Arkansas. Interment took place at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte, Florida. In Chicago, in 1925 Mrs Wolf was married to her husband, Herman Wolf who preceded her in death. Herman and son, Wayne had an auto dealership on Lee St. in Des Plaines. The Wolfs were early settlers in Des Plaines. Mrs Wolf is survived by son, Wayne R. (Diane); grandsons, William (Socorro), Richard R. Neuckranz and Thomas H. Neuckranz (Virginia); granddaughters, Annette Wolf Adamski; great grandchildren, Carolyn, Lukas and Sophia and Kristin, Laura and Erika.
[June 18, 2003]

ELEANOR DEZUR
Of Niles
A funeral service for Eleanor DeZur, 84, of Niles, was held Tuesday, June 17, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Park Ridge. Burial was at St. Luke Cemetery. Mrs. DeZur was a retired employee of Jewel food stores. Survivors include her son Dennis (Liz) Dezur and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond and brothers Edwin and George Schmidt.
[June 18, 2003]

CHESTER T. WALAS
Building Manager
A funeral service for Chester T. Walas, 87, formerly of Park Ridge was held on Tuesday, June 3 at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Burial followed in Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. Mr. Walas was born on May 24, 1916 in Chicago and died on May 29 in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by children, Thomas (Carolyn) Walas and Richard (Carolyn) Walas and grandchildren, Christie, Richard Jr. (Cathy), John (Aliza), Bonnie and Kimberly Walas.
[June 18, 2003]

DAVID GALL
Of Niles
A funeral service for David Gall, 67, of Niles, was held Tuesday, June 10, at St. Juliana Church in Chicago. Interment was at St. Adalbert Mausoleum, and arrangements were made by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Chicago. Mr. Gall died June 6. He had worked as a senior system analyst for Aon Corp., and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Nancy; mother Lydia; mother-in-law Harriet Grek; brother Ronald (Marge) Gall; brother-in-law Rev. Richard Grek; sister-in-law Roberta (Gene) Dieder; and many nieces and nephews.
[June 18, 2003]

MICHAEL T. O'MALLEY
Printer
Funeral services for Michael T. O'Malley, 29, of Niles were held on Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Chicago. Interment followed in Des Plaines' All Saints Cemetery. Mr. O'Malley was born in Chicago on February 6, 1974. He worked as a painter for a construction company. He passed away Monday, May 26 in his Niles home. Mr. O'Malley was preceded in death by his father, John O'Malley. He is survived by his mother, Helga O'Malley; and sisters, Mary Squire, Etta Laubusch, and Jodee McCarthy.
[June 18, 2003]

MICHAEL T. O'MALLEY Printer Michael "Mike" Thomas O'Malley was born Feb 6, 1974 in Chicago. Michael passed away in his home on May 26, 2003 at the age of 29. He grew up in the Edison Park area of Chicago and had moved to Niles in 1994. He was a painter at a construction company. Mike was a dear friend that was there for people when they needed him. Michael was preceded in death by his father John O'Malley. He is survived by his mother, Helga O'Malley. Michael is laid to rest at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. He will never be forgotten and always will carry a place in our hearts. MARY WOROBEC
Homemaker
A service for Mary Worobec, 89, of Niles was held at Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Chicago, on Tuesday, June 3, Rev. Tom Baldonieri officiating. Cremation followed the service. Mrs. Worobec had been a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Pauline Airth and grandchildren Mike Airth and Patrice (Sam) Prato.
[June 18, 2003]

EVELYN KRESKE
Of Niles
Funeral services for Evelyn Kreske, 86, of Niles were held on Monday, June 2 at noon at the Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Chicago. Interment followed in St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. Ms. Kreske was born in Chicago on October 22, 1916. She worked as a clerk for a printing company. She passed away on Friday, May 30 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Ms. Kreske is survived by her niece, Joyce Petersen.
[June 18, 2003]

LILLIAN BARTEL
Homemaker
Funeral services for Lillian Bartel, 104, of Niles were held on Wednesday, June 11 at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Arrangements were handled by the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment followed in Des Plaines' All Saints Cemetery. Mrs. Bartel was born in Chicago on January 29, 1899. She was a homemaker. She passed away on Sunday, June 8 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Mrs. Bartel was preceded in death by her husband, John Bartel; parents, George and Minnie Ebrom; and grandson, Robert Litz. She is survived by her daughter, Florence (Late Florian) Litz.
[June 18, 2003]

RICHARD D. SARNO
Computer Programmer
A Funeral Mass for Richard D. Sarno, 58, of Niles, was held on June 3 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was in Maryhill Cemetery. Mr. Sarno was born in Chicago on Nov. 22, 1944, and passed away on Friday, May 30, at Glenbrook Hospital. A veteran, Mr. Sarno had been a computer programmer for a trucking parts company. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Sarno, of Niles, and Anthony (Jessica) Sarno; a daughter, Julie Sarno; sisters, Concetta Kadow and RuthAnne Orsini; and a brother, Joseph Sarno. Mr. Sarno was preceded in death by his wife, the late Patricia Sarno; and his parents, the late Joseph F. and Anne M. Sarno. Arrangements were handled by the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[June 18, 2003]