Phillip Guerrero
Draftsman
Phillip Guerrero, 79, of Chicago's Roseland community, died Saturday at Concord Nursing Home. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony Church, 11533 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Mr. Guerrero was born on May 1, 1921 in Galesburg, Ill. He was a draftsman by trade and was employed for many years until his retirement by C.E. Raymond and Co. Architectural Firm. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army's 96th Division Reconnaissance and Intelligence Unit. Mr. Guerrero is survived by a sister, Marie Mandujano, and many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Rose Mary Hebert
Department store sales clerk
Rose Mary Hebert (nee LoBianco), 76, of Park Forest, died Saturday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest. Mrs. Hebert was born on Oct. 14, 1924 in Chicago. She was a part-time sales clerk with Marshall Fields and Sears in Park Forest. She was also a member of St. Irenaeus Church and Garden Club in Park Forest. Mrs. Hebert is survived by her husband, Robert P. Hebert; three daughters, Karen Karl, Patricia Ohnstad and Michelle Supler; a son, David Hebert; three brothers, Paschal LoBianco, Louis LoBianco and Joseph LoBianco. Funeral arrangements were made by Lain Sullivan Funeral Home.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Howard E. Heckler
Former Blue Island alderman
Howard E. Heckler, 77, of Blue Island, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict Church, 2339 York St., Blue Island. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Worth Township. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Mr. Heckler was born on Sept. 12, 1923 in Chicago. He was a resident of Blue Island since he was 5 years old. Mr. Heckler served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and was a former court clerk for Cook County. He formerly worked for Watlands and Visual Craft in Blue Island. Mr. Heckler was a member of American Legion Post 50, was a former Blue Island alderman and was a member of the Blue Island Kiwanis. Mr. Heckler is survived by his wife, Elaine Heckler; seven daughters, Sharon Lee, Janice Errico, Carol Kenrath, Barbara Foy, Susan Becker, Marlene Ramirez and Laurie Benegas; a son, Brian Heckler; a brother, Gerald Heckler; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Benedict Church Building Fund.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Stanislawa Helen Knap
Operator
Stanislawa Helen Knap (nee Redlinski), 60, of Chicago's Garfield Ridge community, died Saturday at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. today at St. Jane De Chantal, 5252 S. Archer, Chicago. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Mrs. Knap was born on April 11, 1941 in Poland. She was an operator in the food industry. Mrs. Knap is survived by two daughters, Barbara Van Dyke and Mary Werner; four step-daughters, Sophia Melnick, Bernice Fijal, Anna Vrso and Janice Brown; two sisters, Casey Redlinski and Barbara Redlinski; a brother, Lester Redlinski; and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Ridge Funeral Home.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Victor O. Korosic
Printer
Victor O. Korosic, 78, of Tinley Park, died Monday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. George Church, 6707 175th Place, Tinley Park. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave., Tinley Park. Mr. Korosic was born on Aug. 2, 1922 in Chicago. He was a printer and served in World War II. He was also a member of Tinley Park VFW Post 2791. Mr. Korosic is survived by two sons, Victor Korosic and Mark Korosic; a daughter, Deborah Schmitt; a sister, Dorothy Spicak; and five grandchildren.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Harriet C. Molda
Laborer
Harriet C. Molda (nee Wisniewski), 80, of Bridgeview, died Sunday at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. A funeral mass will be said today at St. Fabian Church, 8300 S. Thomas Ave., Bridgeview. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Mrs. Molda was born on Oct. 13, 1920 in Chicago. She was a laborer at a factory. Mrs. Molda is survived by five daughters, Alice Vilimeck, Rita Watson, Virginia Hofeld, Debbie Molda and Dolores Michael; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Loyola University Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, 2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood IL, 60153.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Gerald "Geraldo" N. Stevens
Former pizzeria owner
Gerald "Geraldo" N. Stevens, 73, of Crete, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. today at St. Liborius Church, 71 W. 35th St., Steger Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main St., Crete. Mr. Stevens was born on March 27, 1928 in Chicago. He was the former owner of Geraldo's Pizzeria in Crete for many years. He was a veteran and a member of Crete AMVETS. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife Therese A. Stevens; a daughter Deborah Marchigiani; a son, Gergory Stevens; a sister, Joan Matela; five grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may be made to Cure Diabetes Foundation Chicago Heights Chapter.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Frank Stohr
Plant manager
Frank Stohr, 86, of Chicago, died Friday at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago. A funeral mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church 3731 W. 62nd St., Chicago. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Mr. Stohr was born on Nov. 3, 1914. He was a plant manager for Bordon Food. Mr. Stohr is survived by a daughter, Janet Fiore, a grandson and many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

John A. Vacco
Computer analyst
John A. Vacco, 59, of Hometown, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Vacco was born on Feb. 7, 1942 in Chicago. He was a computer analyst and worked as a consultant for different firms in the Chicago area. Mr. Vacco is survived by his wife, Sandra Vacco; a daughter, Theresa Vacco; and a grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Heart Foundation or the Cancer Society.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Petronela Wawrzynowicz
Homemaker
Petronela Wawrzynowicz (nee Bielawski), 86, of Chicago's Garfield Ridge community, died Sunday at Crestwood Care Center in Crestwood. A funeral mass will be said at 11:30 a.m. today at St. Daniel the Prophet, 5330 S. Nashville Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Mrs. Wawrzynowicz was born Oct. 24, 1914 in Poland. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wawrzynowicz is survived by four daughters, Diane Herse, Jane Dybas, Irene Kuhl and Susan Wawrzynowicz; three sons, John Wawrzynowicz, Ware Wawrzynowicz and Henry Wawrzynowicz; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Ridge Funeral Home.
Pub. Wednesday, May 2, 2001

Randall L. Campbell
Sheetmetal worker
Randall L. Campbell, 41, of Crete, died Tuesday in Chicago. A funeral service was held Thursday at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main St., Crete. Burial was private. Mr. Campbell was born Sept. 1, 1959, in Chicago Heights. He was a sheetmetal worker for Merts Heating and Cooling for several years. Mr. Campbell is survived by two sons, Randall and Scott Campbell; his parents, Mert and Marilyn Campbell; two sisters, Nancy Lucas and Joan Mezewich; and three brothers, Ross, Rick and Roger Campbell. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Chicago Heights.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Gustav G. 'Gus' Carlson
Business owner, volunteer fireman
Gustav G. "Gus" Carlson, 79, of Palos Park, died May 25. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 12219 86th Ave., Palos Park. Mr. Carlson was the former owner of Calumet Tool Co. of Chicago. He also served over 27 years as a volunteer fire department captain for Palos and Palos Heights fire protection districts. He was one of the first paramedics for the Palos Heights district. In 1950, Mr. Carlson was a founding member of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Palos Park. He was recognized last year at the church's 50th year celebration. Mr. Carlson also was an active member of the Theater of Western Springs for over 20 years. Mr. Carlson is survived by his wife, Josie; two daughters, Sharon Kozbiel and Susan Merritt; a stepdaughter, Caroline Allenson Manrique; a stepson, David Allenson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a stepgranddaughter. Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in memory of Gustav Carlson.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Eugene D. Colby
Retired police officer
Eugene D. Colby, 70, of Chetek, Wis., and formerly of the Gage Park neighborhood in Chicago, died Thursday in Chetek. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Terrence Church in Alsip. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th St., Crestwood. Mr. Colby was born April 26, 1931, in Chicago. He was a retired Chicago police officer, and served in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Valerie A. Colby (nee Westfallen); two daughters, Janet Colby of Crestwood,, and Linda Sawicki of Mokena; two sons, David Colby and Chicago firefighter Bruce Colby, both of Chicago; one brother, John Colby of Crestwood; and six grandchildren.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Sue Diesing
Joliet resident
Sue Diesing (nee Bauersachs), 71, of Joliet, died Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E 9th St., Lockport. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Lemont. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Diesing was born in Omaha, Neb., and lived in the Joliet area for 10 years. Mrs. Diesing is survived by a daughter, Ruth Jarosinski; a son, Roger Diesing; a brother, Ronald Bauersachs; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Dominick L. Ferro
World War II veteran
Dominick L. Ferro, 82, of Crestwood, formerly of Palos Heights, died Thursday at the Lexington Care Center in Orland Park. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Incarnation Church, 5757 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th St., Crestwood. Mr. Ferro was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Chicago. He lived in Palos Heights for 27 years before moving to Crestwood five years ago. Mr. Ferro was retired, having worked at Blue M Electric in Blue Island and Affiliated Steam Equipment in Crestwood. Mr. Ferro was honorably discharged from the Marines in August 1941 but decided to enlist in the Navy after Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor in December of that year. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; four sons, John Sr. of Crestwood, Bill of Scottsdale, Ariz., Dominick Ferro of Kihei, Maui and Gregory of Homer Glen; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Joan J. Guerrero
Former waitress
Joan J. Guerrero (nee Williams), 64, of Chicago Heights, formerly of Chicago's Roseland community, died Friday at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood after a brief illness. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Church, 301 Cottage Grove Ave., Glenwood. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St., Chicago Heights. Mrs. Guerrero was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was a waitress at Camadeca's Restaurant and Catering in Roseland and Burnham for 30 years before she retired in 1983. Mrs. Guerrero was also a member of the Ladies and Social Club at St. John's and served on the board and as a volunteer at the Cancer Center in Homewood. Her husband, Ecequiel "Chico" Guerrero, died six months ago on Dec. 2. She is survived by two sons, David of Oak Lawn and Bernard of Chicago; two daughters, Charlotte Stick of Homewood and Christine Cole of Steger; and nine grandchildren.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Jan Hola
Retired tractor operator
Jan Hola, 64, of Romeoville, formerly of Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood and Poland, died Thursday at his home. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, 5088 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at a cemetery in Piekielnik, Poland. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Hola born June 13, 1936, in Poland. He was retired from his job as a tractor operator for the farming industry in Poland. He is survived by his wife, Wladyslawa Hola (nee Harkabuzik); two daughters, Christine Kula and Anna Hola; one son, Stanislaw; one brother, Wladyslaw; one sister, Maria Kotlarz; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Berton F. Legg
Engineer
Berton F. Legg, 80, of Ann Arbor, Mich., formerly of Oak Lawn and Orland Park, died Saturday in Michigan. Funeral services will be held in Michigan. Mr. Legg was born July 15, 1920, in St. Paul, Minn. He grew up in West Fargo, N.D., and Chicago. He graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in mechanical engineer in 1944. He was an active member of the Huron Hills Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he taught Sunday school and led Bible studies. While he lived in the Chicago area, Mr. Legg was a member of First Christian Church in Oak Lawn where he served as an elder and helped to design a new church building. Mr. Legg is survived by his wife, Angela; a son, Thomas Xydis; a son-in-law, Bruce Watt; and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Muehlig Funeral Chapel.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

George Miller
Former East Side resident
George Miller, 77, of Winter, Wis., and formerly of Chicago's East Side, died May 26. A memorial service is pending in Wisconsin. Mr. Miller was born in 1924 in Chattanooga, Tenn. When he was 17, he enlisted in the Navy and received four medals from four major battles in the South Pacific. Mr. Miller was an electrical operator at Commonwealth Edison for more than 30 years. He retired to Wisconsin in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dora; three daughters, Margaret Anita, Lynn Raketic and Gail Marlo; two sons, George Jr. and James Miller; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Stella Mucha
Former Crane employee
Stella Mucha, 86, of Palos Heights, formerly of Chicago's Archer Heights community, died Thursday at her home. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St. Miss Mucha was born March 21, 1915, in Chicago. She graduated from Fenger High School in 1933. She lived in Palos Heights the past four years. In 1936, she started working at Crane Co. in Chicago where she assisted in manufacturing plumbing fixtures. She retired 40 years later. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

William J. Murphy Jr.
Business owner
William J. Murphy Jr., 48, a longtime member of Chicago's Beverly/Morgan Park community, died Tuesday at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at St. Barnabas Church, 10100 Longwood Drive, Chicago. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Arrangements were handled by King Brothers Directors. Mr. Murphy was the owner of Andee Boiler and Welding Co. at 76th and State streets. The business was in his family for several years. He attended St. Barnabas Grammar School and Brother Rice High School. He also attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. He was a founding member of Cara's Care Foundation, a member of B.P.O.E. Chicago Lodge 1596 and a member of the Boiler and Tank Contractors of Illinois. Mr. Murphy is survived by his mother, Dorothy Murphy; two sisters, Madonna Murphy and Joy Reiner; five brothers, Jeffrey, Brian, Joseph, Timothy and Terrence Murphy; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Donald J. Roche
Newspaper publisher; World War II veteran
Donald J. Roche, 80, of Lake San Marcos, Calif., formerly of downstate Emington and Dwight, died Wednesday at the Escondido (Calif.) Care Center. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dwight. Burial will be at Round Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight. Mr. Roche was born April 20, 1921, in Campus, Ill. He and his late brother Leo published five downstate newspapers. Mr. Roche was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus, was in the Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos and delivered Meals on Wheels for several years. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, was stationed in China, Burma and India and eventually received the Silver Cross. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet; four daughters, Donna Frisella of Leona Valley, Calif., Kathleen Kallas of Pontiac, Diane Rothrock of Frankfort and Karen Archi of Everett, Wash.; three sisters, Bernice Stahler of Odell, Irene "Daah" Franey of Chatsworth and Lucille Guest of Naperville; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Jack Rohrer
Retired from Ford
Jack Rohrer, 73, of Orland Park, died Wednesday at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park. Mr. Rohrer was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Chicago. He lived in Orland Park the past 20 years. Mr. Rohrer was a buyer for the Ford Motor Co. He worked there for 31 years before retiring in 1982. He served in the Marines from July 1945 to July 1949, was former commander of Markham VFW Post 9801 and was a member of the 2nd Voice Club. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Margie Lenz of New Lenox and Kathleen Perno of Fairfax Station, Va.; two sons, Jack and Michael, both of Homewood; two sisters, Peg Murphy of Oak Lawn and Eleanor Conwell of Chicago; and nine grandchildren.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Ruth E. Totinka
Homemaker
Ruth T. Totinka (nee Deasy), 77, of Chicago's Garfield Ridge community, died May 23 at her home. Mrs. Totinka was born March 1, 1924, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Totinka is survived by three sons, Joseph, James and John Totinka; two sisters, Myrtle Smid and Florence Farber; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Ridge Funeral Home.
Pub. Saturday, June 2, 2001

Hans W. Johnson
Centenarian
Hans W. Johnson, 101, of Alsip, died Wednesday at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn. A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Blue Island. Mr. Johnson was born on Oct. 14, 1899, in Sweden. He was a cabinet maker who worked until he was 75 and lost his sight, according to his daughter, Lila Marek. "Dad was sharp as a tack," Mrs. Marek said. "And even though he was blind, Dad was an avid Cubs' fan, and he loved listening to sporting events. Monday night he was asking who the (Chicago) Bulls played next." Along with his daughter, Mr. Johnson is survived by two sons, Paul Johnson and Robert Johnson; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Pub. Saturday, March 3, 2001