August F. Stueck Jr.
Sunday, January 24, 1999
August "Augie" F. Strueck Jr., a 16-year resident of Orland Park, formerly of Bolingbrook and Evergreen Park, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Alden Care Center, Orland Park. A memorial Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Orland Park. Mr. Strueck was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Chicago. He was an office manager for Teledyne Vasco Steel Co., Chicago; a member of the St. Michael Adult Ensemble and Bell Choirs; and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Joan (nee Misiak); four daughters, Susan (Michael) Burke of Homer Township, Mary (Bruno) Para of Lisle, Lisa (James) O'Connell of Chicago and Jenifer (Thomas) Tarach of Brookfield; a sister, Rose Mary Blanchet of Chicago; and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Clark Alford Scholarship of District 126, 11900 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip 60803; or to St. Vincent Catholic Church, 637 E. 6th St., Pentwater, Mich. 49449. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman and Sandeman Funeral Home, Orland Park.

Laurayne M. Sutton
Sunday, September 24, 2000
Laurayne M. Sutton, a resident of Santa Clara, Calif., formerly 62 years in Chicago Heights, died Sunday, Sept. 10, in San Jose. A graveside memorial service will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 1, at St. Paul's Cemetery, Chicago Heights. Arrangements are by San Jose Funeral Service, San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Sutton was born June 1, 1918, in Waterville, Iowa. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chicago Heights. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Pena of Campbell, Calif.; a son, Lee Jr. of Austin, Texas; a sister, Ethel Mauer of Dubuque, Iowa; three brothers, James Hunstad of Davenport, Iowa, Robert Hunstad of Dubuque, Iowa and Vernon Hunstad of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three grandsons; and one great-grandson.

Helen E. Higgins
Sunday, September 24, 2000
Helen E. Higgins (nee Kroeger), a resident of Glenwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Manor Care Nursing Center, Homewood. Private funeral arrangements were by Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, Steger. The former Helen Kroeger was born Aug. 25, 1919, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Frank; a daughter, Elizabeth Alvarado of South Chicago Heights; three sons, John of Glenwood, William of Chillicothe, Ohio and Robert (Lynn) of Frankfort; a sister, Rosemarie (Stanley) Baughman of Kokomo, Ind.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to South Cook County Girl Scouts, 1005 W. 175th St., Glenwood 60430.

Christine Kempa Culich
Sunday, September 24, 2000
Christine G. Kempa Culich, a resident of Blue Island, died Monday, Sept. 18, at her home. A funeral service was conducted Saturday at Blake Lamb Funeral Home, Oak Lawn. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. Christine Kempa Culich was born Nov. 3, 1952, in Chicago. She was a homemaker; and enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Harry Jr.; four daughters, Joy Higgs of Blue Island, and Terri Culich, Frances Culich and Jean Culich, all of Manteno; four sons, Harry III of Indiana, David of Naperville, Michael of Blue Island and Joseph of Manteno; a sister, Constance Carolan of Chicago; a brother, Robert Kempa of Tinley Park; and six grandchildren.

Angelo J. Caliendo
Sunday, September 24, 2000
Angelo J. Caliendo, a 27-year resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, at St. Francis Hospital, Blue Island. Arrangements were by Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights. Mr. Caliendo was born July 25, 1920, in Chicago. He received a law degree from DePaul University; was retired as an arbitrator for the Illinois Industrial Commission in December 1997; certified to the Supreme Court and the Appellate Courts; a member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Justinian Lawyers; past president of the Roseland Kiwanis Club; a graduate of Hyde Park High School; and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice (Gaetano); a daughter, Mary Jo (Robert) Schuessler of Buffalo, N.Y.; two sons, Leo (Charlene) of Bolingbrook and Angelo Jr. (Clarice) of St. Paul, Minn.; two brothers, Joseph (Billy) of Orland Park and Dr. Salvatore Caliendo; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Annie Doxy
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Annie Doxy, a 50-year resident of Chicago Heights, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey. A service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Evangelist Baptist Church, Chicago Heights, with the Rev. James Flint officiating. Interment will be in Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Alonzo Davis Funeral Home, Chicago Heights, and again Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Annie Doxy was born July 11, 1899, in Forrest City, Ark. She is survived by a daughter, Lorine Sutton of Harvey; a brother, Louis Henderson of Chicago; 11 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Josh, died in 1974.

Harry Gothelf
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Harry "Mickey" Gothelf, a resident of Alsip, died Tuesday, Jan. 19 . A graveside service was Friday at Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. Mr. Gothelf was 81 years old. He is survived by two daughters, Judith (Jerry) Gamze and Inez (Alan) Wachtel; a son, Neal (Roselyn); a brother-in-law, Sam Rosenfeld; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his dear friend, Angie Grey. His wife, Sally, died in 1990. Arrangements were handled by The Piser Chapel, Skokie.

Ruth E. McConnell
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Ruth Ellen McConnell (nee LeFever), a resident of rural Grant Park, died Thursday, Jan. 21, at home. A service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, Sollit. Interment will be in Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery, Monee. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hub Funeral Chapel, Grant Park. The former Ruth Ellen LeFever was born April 27, 1952, in Hammond, Ind. She was employed in production at Dovatech, Beecher; and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sollit. She is survived by her husband, Darris; two daughters, Bridget and Jenna, both of the home; her mother and stepfather, Audrey and John Rambo of Momence; a sister, Waneta (Rich) Perez of Munster, Ind.; and her mother-in-law, Thelma McConnell of Grant Park.

Galbreath, Dexter L.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Dexter Louis Galbreath, 62, of University Park, died March 20. Arrangements by W.W. Holt Funeral Home, (708) 331-0310.

Myra H. Wehrmann
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Myra H. Wehrmann (nee Dierking), a resident of Beecher, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, at home. A service will be 2 p.m. today at St. John United Church of Christ, Beecher, with the Rev. Susan Brewer officiating. Interment will be in Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery, Monee. The former Myra Dierking was born May 12, 1921. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Diane (Robert) Schultz and Jacqueline (Kenneth) Hameister, all of Beecher; a son, Curtis (Shelia) of Virginia; three sisters, Marian (Earl) Schoenwald of Beecher, Alice Claus of Steger and Elaine Connell of Lady Lake, Fla.; a brother, Harry of South Chicago Heights; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her husband, Herbert, died in 1977. Memorials may be made to St. John's Memorial Fund. Arrangements were handled by Hack Funeral Home, Beecher.

Judith A. Eastham
Thursday, September 24, 1998
Judith A. Eastham (nee Graves), a resident of Chicago Heights, died Monday, Sept. 21, at St. James Hospital and Health Centers, Chicago Heights. A service will be at 1 p.m. today at Smits Funeral Homes Steger Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Sova of United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Steger. The former Judith Graves was born Oct. 26, 1941, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Gerald "Dean"; three daughters, Gerri (Anthony) Griffith of Hammond, Ind., Lorie (Mike) Hensley of Watertown, N.Y., and Megan Eastham of Calumet City.; four sons, David (Roberta) of Chicago, Mark (Jennifer) of Steger, Sean (Rosemary) of Calumet City and Terry (Amy) of Flossmoor; a sister, Carolyn (Alvin) Kempf of Mokena; and 16 grandchildren.

Evelyn Wendelsdorf
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Evelyn F. Wendelsdorf (nee Ewert), a 35-year resident of Glenwood, formerly of Calumet Park, died Friday, Jan. 22, at Resthaven South Nursing Home, South Holland. A service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tews Funeral Home, Homewood. The former Evelyn Ewert was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Claude; a daughter, Wendy (Doug) Wannen of Muscatine, Iowa; a son, Mark (Kim) of Idaho; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Resthaven South Nursing Home, South Holland; or to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Glenwood.

Marilee Treadwell
Thursday, September 24, 1998
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today for Marilee Treadwell, a Harvey resident who died Monday, Sept. 14, at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey. The service will be at Phoenix New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Phoenix, with the Rev. Richard McCary officiating. Mrs. Treadwell was born Oct. 13, 1925. She was an early child development para-professional. She is survived by her husband, Walter; a daughter, Eloise Golden of Harvey; a son, Dennis of Chicago; three sisters, Eloise and Honey, both of Chicago, and Anita of Michigan; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by W.W. Holt Funeral Home, Harvey.

Raymond P. Glowiak
Thursday, September 24, 1998
Raymond P. Glowiak, a six-year resident of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of New Lenox, died Sunday, Sept. 20, in Bradenton. Services will be Friday with 10 a.m. prayers from Hickey Memorial Chapel, New Lenox, to a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church, New Lenox. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Glowiak was born May 7, 1924, in Chicago. He was retired as a printing equipment manufacturer; a member of Harry Anderson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post; Seventh Calvary Association; Builders Tee Club; and St. Bernard Catholic Church in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (nee Roark); a son, Paul (Marlene) of Madison, Ind.; two sisters, Lottie Mazurek of Orland Park and Claire Mortensen of Texas; and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made to National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 Monroe, Chicago, 60606; or St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox, 60451.

Merle E. Strutz
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Merle E. Strutz, a 10-year resident of Tinley Park, formerly of Oak Forest, died Thursday, Jan. 21, at South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest. A service will be 8 p.m. Monday at Hickey Memorial Chapel, Midlothian. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Strutz was born July 11, 1928, in Chicago. He was retired as a conductor for the Rock Island Railroad with 45 years of service; and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by two daughters, Carole (Jeb) Boggis of Frankfort and Sandra Strutz of Chicago; two sons, Gerald of Chicago and John (Angela) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and a brother, Eugene (Edwardine) of Tinley Park. Memorials may be made to South Suburban Hospital, c/o Advocate Charitable Foundation, 205 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 225, Park Ridge 60068.

Annette Roubitchek
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Annette E. Roubitchek, a 27-year resident of University Park, died Thursday, Jan. 21, at St. James Hospital and Health Centers, Chicago Heights. A service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lain Sullivan Funeral Home, Park Forest, with Rabbi Ben Goldstein officiating. Interment will be in Mount B'nai Jehoshua Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Annette Roubitchek was born July 3, 1918, in Chicago. She was a cashier at White Hen Pantry, Richton Park. She is survived by two nephews, Gene (Lillian) Lang of Park Forest and Glen (Lois) Frank of Baltimore, Md. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago 60604-1197.

Elizabeth Compagnoni
Thursday, September 24, 1998
Elizabeth G. Compagnoni (nee Montesonti), a resident of Thornton, died Saturday, Sept. 19, at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey. A Mass was said Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, South Holland, with the Rev. Joseph Bennett officiating. Interment was in Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. The former Elizabeth Montesonti was born Sept. 25, 1908, in Chicago Heights. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Marie Muzzarelli of Thornton; two sons, James (Adeline) of Chicago Heights and Donald (Gail) of Thornton; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Fred, died in 1978. Arrangements were handled by Thornridge Funeral Home, Dolton.

Helen L. Bixenman
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Helen Lorene Bixenman, a resident of Steger, died Friday, Jan. 22, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A memorial service will be 5 p.m. today during a 4 to 6 p.m. visitation of friends, at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, Hollywood, Fla., with Chaplain John Boggs of Hospice of Broward County officiating. Helen Bixenman was 63 years old. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliaries; and the Church of Our Savior, Chicago Heights. She is survived by her husband, James; a daughter, Gail Brown of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two sons, James of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and William of San Mateo, Calif.; her mother, Helen Worthey of Eldorado; a sister, Mary Woolard of Eldorado; and three grandchildren.

Joan C. Foundos
Thursday, September 24, 1998
Joan C. Foundos (nee Mavros), a resident of Calumet City, died Friday, Sept. 4, in Colorado. A service was Friday, Sept. 11, at S.S. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Mrs. Foundos is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen (Richard) Furmanek of Lansing and Kathryn (James) Giasafakis of Littleton, Colo.; a son, Constantine (Marianne) of Portage, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, Calumet City.

George Kalinowski
Thursday, September 24, 1998
George Kalinowski, a resident of Calumet City, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Proviso Township. Services were Saturday, Sept. 12 with prayers from Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, Calumet City, to a Mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Zaniolo officiating. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City. Mr. Kalinowski was born June 21, 1948, in Germany. He was employed at LARC Industries for 10 years; and was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. He is survived by his mother, Anna Kalinowski; and a sister, Barbara (Terry) Sook.

William J. Pratl
Sunday, January 24, 1999
William Joseph Pratl, a resident of St. Charles, formerly of Tinley Park, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Willowbrook. A service was Saturday at Hirsch Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, Tinley Park, with Deacon Ray Deabel officiating. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. Mr. Pratl was born June 4, 1943, in Chicago. He was the owner of a blue print company in Villa Park; and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Ashton of Mooresville, N.C. and Sandra Pratl of Geneva; a sister, Barbara (Richard) Smolik of Orland Hills; a brother, Dennis (Debra) of New Lenox; one grandchild; and his fiance, Dianna Boggs.

Janice L. Joyner
Sunday, September 24, 2000
Janice L. Joyner, a resident of Chicago, formerly of University Park, died Saturday, Sept. 16, at Jackson Park Hospital, Chicago. A funeral service was conducted Friday at McCullough Funeral Home at Precious Memories Chapel, with Mr. B.K. Smith of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago. Mrs. Joyner was born March 1, 1948, in Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; four daughters, Ornella Joyner-Clark, Scheryl Joyner, Lynee Joyner and Desiree Joyner, all of Chicago; a son, Jason of Chicago; her mother, Mary Harris of Chicago; a sister, Arnetta; three brothers, Larry, Earl and Glenn; and three grandchildren.

Elizabeth J. Boosel
Sunday, December 24, 2000
Elizabeth J. Boosel (nee Greene) of Bolingbrook and Indiana, died Dec. 22 in Wheaton. A service was Saturday. Arrangements were by Bolingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Bolingbrook. Mrs. Boosel was born March 22, 1919 in Chicago. She was a homemaker and a member of Bolingbrook Senior Citizens Club. She is survived by daughter Diane (Charles) Boyles of Bolingbrook; son Joseph (Meri); five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

William J. Champion
Sunday, January 24, 1999
A funeral will be Monday for William John Champion, a resident of Hines V.A. Hospital, Hines, who died Thursday, Jan. 21. A service will be conducted at 10 a.m. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home, Palos Heights. Interment will be in Parkholm Cemetery, LaGrange Park. Visitation will be today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Champion was 57 years old. He was retired as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant, serving as a jet pilot and flight instructor; and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Naples, Fla. He is survived by two sisters, Jeanne (William) Novak and Mary Champion; and two brothers, James (Susan) and Michael (Linda).

Don A. Garcia
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Don A. Garcia, a resident of Chicago Heights, formerly of Harlingen, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 22, at St. James Hospital and Health Centers, Chicago Heights. A 10 a.m. Mass will be said Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Chicago Heights, with the Rev. William O'Connor officiating. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Visitation will be today from 2 to 9 p.m. at Park Manor Funeral Home, Chicago Heights. Mr. Garcia was born Aug. 13, 1941, in Harlingen, Texas. He was retired as an automation tender from the Ford Motor Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights. He is survived by his wife, Francis (nee Mata); three sons, Don (Lucy) and Jaime (Debra) all of Chicago Heights, and Eloy (Beatrice) of Glenwood; his mother, Manuela Garcia of Brownsville, Texas; four sisters, Gloria (Roberto) Cantu of Hammond, Ind., Micky (Ted) Cantu of Austin, Texas, Lydia (Pete) Rosales of Brownsville, Texas, and Nena (Alfonso) Hernandez of Chicago Heights; a brother, Juan (Anita) of Chicago Heights; and eight grandchildren.

Diana S. Monstvil
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Diana S. Monstvil (nee Goins), a resident of South Chicago Heights, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, at St. James Hospital and Health Centers, Chicago Heights. A service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at Smits Funeral Homes Steger Memorial Chapel, Steger, with Deacon Ray Deabel officiating. Interment will be in St. Casimir Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation will be today from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The former Diana Goins was born June 24, 1950, in Madison, Ind. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Mark; a daughter, Elaine (Dave) Brouwer of Steger; two sons, Mark Jr. of Alsip and John (Amber) of Steger; her father, Raymond Gisler of Madison, Ind.; her mother-in-law, Ardis Daidone of Bourbonnais; a sister, Brenda Giglio of Las Vegas, Nev.; and six grandchildren.

Elmer G. Boudreau
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Elmer "Buddy" G. Boudreau, a two-year resident of Beecher, formerly a longtime in Chicago Heights and Lynwood, died Friday, Jan. 22, at St. James Hospital and Health Centers, Chicago Heights. A service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crete Funeral Home, Crete, with Deacon Ray Deable officiating. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Boudreau was born Oct. 9, 1943, in Chicago Heights. He was retired as captain of the Chicago Heights Police Dept. in 1989; a former Chicago Heights fireman; and director of security at the First National Bank, Chicago Heights, for the last 11 years; a member of the Fraternal Order of Police; and the Chicago Heights Builders Club. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (nee Izzi); two daughters, Kerrie (Paul) Raines of Winter Park, Fla. and Jennifer (David) McLain of Cumming, Ga.; four sons, Robert (Lisa) Boudreau and Steven Boudreau, all of Winter Park, Fla., David (Mary) Leonard of Lynwood and Michael (Julie) Leonard of Mokena; his mother, Martha Jane Boudreau of Lynwood; and seven grandchildren.

Leona Woolsey
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Leona Woolsey (nee Russell), a resident of Calumet City, formerly of Winslow, Ind., died Thursday, Jan. 14, in Munster, Ind. A service was Tuesday at Curtis Funeral Home, Winslow, Ind., with the Revs. James Gambill and Loren Schaffer officiating. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery, Winslow, Ind. The former Leona Russell was born June 15, 1931, in Winslow, Ind. She was employed by Simmons Mattress; and a member of Sauk Village Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Roscoe; two daughters, Demetria Woolsey of Lansing and Tamara Miketinas of Portage, Ind.; two sons, Michael and Kavin, both of Calumet City; a brother, Robert of Winslow, Ind.; and six grandchildren.