Michael Santo
Former store owner
Michael Santo, 79, of LaGrange Park, died Thursday at Manorcare Nursing Home in Hinsdale. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, 5614 S. 77th Court, Summit. Entombment will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Justice. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. Mr. Santo was the former owner of Sam Santo's Sport Store, Printwear Inc., and Horizons Screen Printing in Chicago's Brighton Park community. He was a World War II veteran of the Army; and a member of American Legion Argo-Summit Post 735. He is survived by a son, Donald Siwinski of Chicago; two sisters, Betty Pancotto and Theresa Matula; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Pub. Monday, November 1, 1999

Katherine L. Tennant
Retired Nabisco supervisor
Katherine L. Tennant, 60, of Rotunda West, Fla., and formerly of Tinley Park, died in an automobile accident Tuesday in Charlotte County, Fla. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W. 147th St., Midlothian. Visitation will be from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Tennant lived in Tinley Park for 21 years. She and her husband, Frank Tennant, moved to Florida two months ago. She recently retired from Nabisco, located at 73rd Street and Kedzie Avenue on Chicago's Southwest Side, where she had worked for 30 years, her husband said. "You couldn't find them any better," he said of his late wife. "She was a friendly person who would do anything for anybody as long as you didn't tread on her." Other survivors include daughters, Deborah Trojan of Orland Park, and Denise Richardson of Gilbert, Ariz.; two sons, David Tennant of Justice, and Drew Tennant of Gilbert, Ariz.; one brother, Dr. Arnold Redman of Martin, Tenn.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to donor's favorite charity.
Pub. Monday, November 1, 1999

Betty Jane Tom
Retired purchasing director
Betty Jane Tom, 80, of Tinley Park, died Friday at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. A funeral service was held Sunday. Burial was private. Ms. Tom was born March 17, 1919, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a retired director of purchasing for Allied Tube Conduit in Harvey and a member of the Purchasing Association of Chicago. Ms. Tom was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed tennis. She also enjoyed traveling. She is survived by many nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend, Dorothy Gwin.
Pub. Monday, November 1, 1999

Janet S. Wilcke
Blue Cap School client
Janet S. Wilcke, 60, of South Holland, died Friday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict Church, 2339 York St., Blue Island. The mass will be preceded by a prayer service at 10:15 a.m. at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Burial will be at St. Benedict Cemetery in Crestwood. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Miss Wilcke was born in Blue Island. In 1984, she moved to the Windmill Nursing Pavilion of South Holland. She was one of the first people enrolled in the Blue Cap School, a Blue Island organization for the mentally and physically disabled, according to her sister, Edna Ford of Chicago. "She had Down syndrome, but we were blessed to have her with us all that time," Ford said. "She had a great sense of humor and made a lot of people happy." Her parents, the late Edwin and Daisy Wilcke, were among the founders of the Blue Cap School, Ford said. Other survivors include a sister, Lois Goggin of California. Memorials may be made to the Blue Cap School.
Pub. Monday, November 1, 1999

Albin C. Witkowski
Retired crane operator
Albin C. Witkowski, 79, of Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood, died Thursday at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, Hammond. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sadowski Funeral Home, 13300 S. Houston Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Witkowski was retired from his job as a crane operator for U.S. Steel. He served in the Navy during World War II, was a member of American Legion Post 272, and was considered an outstanding baseball and softball player. Survivors include a son, Wayne Witkowski of Hegewisch; and one grandchild.
Pub. Monday, November 1, 1999

Bernard Stephen Bergmann
Retired estimation engineer
Bernard Stephen Bergmann, 81, of Flossmoor, formerly of Oak Forest, died Thursday at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at Infant Jesus of Prague, Flossmoor Road and Leavitt Avenue, Flossmoor. Burial will be at St. Benedict Cemetery in Crestwood. Mr. Bergmann was born Nov. 18, 1919, in Chicago. He was a estimation engineer for 38 years at Whiting Corp. in Harvey until his retirement. Mr. Bergmann was a member of Swing'n Sugar Squares, Ushers Club of Infant Jesus of Prague and Faith in Caring Visitors of Faith Lutheran Church. He was also president of Chestnut Hills Home Owners Association, and a member of Garcia Moreno Council 1660 Knights of Columbus, Orland Memorial Post 111 American Legion and the Illinois LST Group. Mr. Bergmann was a Navy veteran who served in World War II. Mr. Bergmann is survived by his wife, Cora Johnson Bergmann; two sons, Mark Bergmann of Moreno Valley, Calif., and James Bergmann of Joliet; a stepson, Greg Johnson of Chicago; a stepdaughter, Karen Lerman of New York; a brother, John Bergmann of Lockport; and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 186th Street and Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL, 60430; or Infant Jesus of Prague Parish.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Loretta A. Fortuna
Retail worker
Loretta A. Fortuna, 77, of Oak Forest, died April 24 at Lemont Center and Rehabilitation. Burial is at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Mrs. Fortuna was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Chicago. She was a retail worker. Mrs. Fortuna was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Fortuna Jr. Mrs. Fortuna is survived by a son, Thomas M. Fortuna; and a daughter, Arlene Walsh. Funeral arrangements were made by McKenzie Funeral Home.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

James M. Hagerty
World War II Navy veteran
James M. Hagerty, 78, of Lockport, died Saturday at Genwood Care Center. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Church, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport. Mr. Hagerty was born in Joliet and lived in the area his entire life. He was employed by Unical Oil for 36 years and retired in 1988. He was a member of Lockport VFW Post 5788 and a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Hagerty is survived by three daughters, Michelle Hagerty of Arizona, Paula Kirman of Crest Hill and Karen Feltz of Joliet; a brother, Leonard Hagerty of Joliet; and three grandchildren.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Carol Rita Kowalski
Homemaker
Carol Rita Kowalski (nee Meinhart), 66, of Crete, formerly of Chicago Heights, died Sunday at her home. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Church, 1515 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights. Mrs. Kowalski was born Jan. 30, 1935, in Chicago Heights. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Church in Chicago Heights. Mrs. Kowalski is survived by her husband, Leo Kowalski; a son, Mark Kowalski of Crete; two sisters, Dolores Hagemaster of Chicago Heights and Merilyn Stemberger of Plymouth, Mich.; and a brother, Michael Meinhart of Chicago Heights. Memorials may be made in the form of masses.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Bettie P. Mascaro
Homemaker
Bettie P. Mascaro (nee Harden), 68, of Park Forest, died Saturday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Mascaro was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Taylorville, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of Roseland Moose Lodge 1082. Mrs. Mascaro was also a member of the Sauk Village, Olympia Gardens and Crete Township fire department ladies auxiliaries. Mrs. Mascaro is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Potts of Chicago Heights and Teresa Farn of Park Forest; two sons, Ralph Nascaro Jr. of Crete and John Mascaro of Chicago Heights; two brothers, Dennis Harden of Indianapolis and Gene Wayne Harden of Williamsport, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Helen C. Meyers
Homemaker
Helen C. Meyers (nee Falbo), 85, of Calumet City, died Saturday at Manor Care Nursing Home in Palos Heights. A funeral mass will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Bede Venerable Church, 8200 S. Kostner, Chicago. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thornridge Funeral Home, 14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Mrs. Meyers was born March 3, 1916, in Chicago. She was a homemaker and loved to cook and take care of her family. Mrs. Meyers is survived by a daughter, Catherine Pidde of Tinley Park; a son, Michael Meyers of Tinley Park; a sister, Virginia McCarthy of Tinley Park; a brother, Frank Falbo of Chicago; and four grandchildren.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Lawrence B. Nussbaum Jr.
Lifetime Chicago Heights resident
Lawrence B. Nussbaum Jr., 54, of Chicago Heights, died Sunday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Agnes Church, 1515 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hirsh Funeral Homes, West End Chapel, Lincoln Highway and Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights. Mr. Nussbaum was born June 30, 1946, in Chicago Heights. He worked at D'Arcy Volkswagen in Joliet and was a member of I.A.M. Local 1749. Mr. Nussbaum was also a member of the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Mr. Nussbaum is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons, Lawrence Nussbaum of Chicago Heights and Tony Nussbaum of Chicago Heights; his mother, Ann V. Nussbaum of Glenwood; three sisters, Rose Avery of Glenwood, Loretta Biasella of South Chicago Heights and Carol Schroeder of Chicago Heights; two brothers, Michael Nussbaum of Mokena and Lee Nussbaum of Chicago Heights; and a grandson. Memorials may be made to the family.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Pauline E. Wnek
Gage Park resident
Pauline E. Wnek (nee Losik), 85, of Chicago's Gage Park community, died Sunday at Holy Cross Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Becvar and Son Funeral Home, 6541 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Wnek was born Dec. 16, 1915, in Frankin, Kansas. She was retired from the Peter Pan Peanut Butter Co. in Chicago and a member of St. Gall Church. Mrs. Wnek is survived by a daughter, Genevieve McCabe of Chicago; a sister, Elizabeth Goret of Chicago; a brother, John Losik of Nevada; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Pub. Tuesday, May 1, 2001

Kenneth Henderson Sr.
Retired salesman
Kenneth E. Henderson, 83, of Hazel Crest, died Tuesday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Jerome Zimny Funeral Home, 16774 Dixie Highway in Hazel Crest. Burial will be at Beverly Cemetery in Blue Island. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Henderson was born Nov. 3, 1915, in Richmond Mich. He was a retired office supply salesman. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Henderson of Hazel Crest; a daughter, Joyce Nelson of Chicago; two sons, Donald Henderson of Palos Park and Kenneth Henderson of Lemont; a brother, Ralph Henderson of Elkhart, Ind.; and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Pub. Thursday, April 1, 1999

Donna Kilian
Child care center owner
Donna M. Kilian (nee Bylon), 59, of Lockport, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. Funeral services will be at 9 p.m. today at O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. Ninth St. in Lockport, with the Rev. Mike Kell of the Midwest Christian Center officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Mrs. Kilian had owned and operated the Leaning Ladder Child Care Center in Lockport for eight years. She is survived by three sons, Fred Kilian of Lockport, and Roy Kilian and Larry Kilian, both of Plainfield; a daughter, Annette Kilian of Lockport; her parents, Sam and Alice Bylon of Evergreen Park; a sister, Helen Rickert of Colorado; and two brothers, Rich Bylon of Colorado and Mike Bylon of Evergreen Park.
Pub. Thursday, April 1, 1999

Kathryn F. Armstrong
Nurses aide
Kathryn F. Armstrong, nee Ostland, 65, of Chicago Heights, died Monday in Chicago. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St., Chicago Heights. Burial will be at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Armstrong was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Hurst Bush, Ill. She was a homemaker and was a former nurses aide at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her husband of 46 years, Raymond; five daughters, Ramona Armstrong, Julia Little, Denise Armstrong, Janice Critelli and Nancy Armstrong; three sisters, Gertrude Peterson, Freda Nichols and Florence Zalane; two brothers, Frank Ostland and Kenneth Cooper; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Raymond Bartosik
Truck driver
Raymond Bartosik, 69, of Chicago's Archer Heights community, died Monday at his home. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Bartosik was born Dec. 31, 1932. He worked as a truck driver and hauled freight. Mr. Bartosik is survived by three daughters, Lynn, Sharon and Victoria; two sons, Raymond Bartosik and Jeff Bartosik; two sisters, Victoria Weis and Eleanor Bartosik; fiancee, Catherine Mastin; three step-daughters, Angela Villa, Diane Mastin and Lisa Mastin; and 23 grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

William 'Bill' D. Bourdreau
Former Harvey resident
William "Bill" D. Bourdreau, 65, of Germantown, Wis., formerly of Harvey, died Jan. 11 in Wisconsin. Mr. Bourdreau was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Harvey. He attended Thornton High School in Harvey. He was an avid golfer and served in the Army. He was a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans St. Mihiel Post 24 in Blue Island. Mr. Bourdreau is survived by his wife, Irene; two sisters, Helen Tourtellotte and Carolyn Bell. Memorials may be made to The House of the Dove, 613 Western Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Stanley P. Butka
Retired mechanic
Stanley P. Butka, 90, of Dolton, died Wednesday at McAllister Nursing Home in Tinley Park. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 880 E. 154th St., South Holland. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Thornridge Funeral Home, 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Dolton. Mr. Butka was born April 30, 1911, in Chicago. He was a mechanic for Acme Steel until his retirement. He was a member of St. Jude 55 Club and Holy Name Society AARP Chapter 2383 in South Holland and Chapter 3250 in Dolton. Mr. Butka was a former member of Assumption BVM and served as an usher at St. Jude Church. Mr. Butka is survived by two sisters-in-law, Sally Voyt and Florence Michalczk; and many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Frances E. Cervak
Homemaker
Frances E. Cervak, nee Binder, 80, of Chicago's West Elsdon community, died Thursday at Oak Park Hospital. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Turibius Church, 5646 S. Karlov Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Mrs. Cervak was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cervak is survived by a daughter, Patricia A. Pavlica; a sister, Ann Lastovka; a sister-in-law, Bernadette Cacciato; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

John B. 'Jack' Cunningham
Insurance broker
John B. "Jack" Cunningham, 67, of Evergreen Park, died Wednesday. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th Street and Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Kenny Brothers Funeral Home, 3600 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. As a young boy, Mr. Cunningham was a soprano for the Paulist Choristers of Chicago. While attending high school he worked in the mail room for George Halas of the Chicago Bears, where he met his wife. After working for a short time at the Illinois Central Railroad and the Chicago Tribune, he took a job with Marquette National Bank and was eventually promoted to vice president after 25 years of service. He was also an independent insurance broker. Mr. Cunningham was an active member of the Sons of Italy. He retired in 1999. Mr. Cunningham is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy; two daughters, Kathleen Kalata and Maria Young; four sons, David Cunningham, Jeffery Cunningham, Jack Cunningham and Thomas Cunningham; two brothers; two sisters; and eight grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Caryle R. Feddeler
Retired teacher
Caryle R. Feddeler, 71, of Byron, Ill., formerly of Blue Island, died Wednesday at The Neighbors Inc. Nursing Home in Byron. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 S. Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Ms. Feddeler was born May 3, 1930, in Blue Island. She was a retired school teacher. She lived in Blue Island from birth until she was 23. She then moved to Indiana where she taught in the Hammond Public School System in high schools and elementary schools. She was a former member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and enjoyed traveling and camping. In her travels, she visited all 50 states and Africa. Ms. Feddeler is survived by a sister, Marilyn Gacan; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the National Diabetes Association.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Lawrence J. Felski
Retired postal carrier
Lawrence J. Felski, 62, of Oak Forest, died Thursday at Oak Forest Hospital. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Damian Church, 155th Street and Long Avenue, Oak Forest. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. Mr. Felski was born Oct. 9, 1939, in Chicago. He was a postal carrier until his retirement. He also served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Felski is survived by a sister, Edie Krupinski; a nephew; a great-niece; and many cousins and friends.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

John W. Ferry III
Retired engineer
John W. Ferry III, 73, of Flossmoor, died Wednesday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas Ave., Flossmoor. Burial will be in Pennsylvania. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St., Chicago Heights. Mr. Ferry was born March 11, 1928, in Sharon, Pa. He was an engineer at Midwest Manufacturing in Chicago Heights until his retirement in 1986 as director of manufacturing. He was born and raised in Sharon, Pa., and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1950. He served as a lieutenant in the Navy. He served on the USS Juneau as a gunnery officer and on the Bennington and Intrepid as a flight deck controller. Mr. Ferry began his career in the tubing industry first with Sawhill Tube in Pennsylvania and later held the position of senior vice president of Van Huffel Tube Co. He moved to Flossmoor in 1982. Mr. Ferry served on the board of the Jones Memorial Community Center in Chicago Heights as buildings and ground chairman from 1992 to 1998. Mr. Ferry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gloria; a daughter, Margaret Ferry; three sons, Jack Ferry, Kevin Ferry and Robert Ferry; a brother, Charles Ferry; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road, Homewood, IL 60430.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002