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Florence G. Bartelt
Florence G. Bartelt, 85, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Elgin, passed away Friday, April 23, 2004 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was born July 5, 1918 in Huntley, the daughter of Nels and Esther Kaiser Anderson. She was a graduate of Elgin High School in 1937. She had been a resident of Elgin before moving to the Arlington Heights area in 1955 and then to Hoffman Estates in 1976. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights since 1955.
Surviving are her two sons, Dennis (Linda) Bartelt of Bartlett and Garry Bartelt of Hoffman Estates; four grandchildren, Christopher (Leanne), Eric, Michael and Brian Bartelt; a great granddaughter, Riley; and a brother, Clarence "Andy" (Dorothy) Anderson of Elgin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Lorence Bartelt in 1985.
Private Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 26, 2004 at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Karl Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery, Elgin. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Bethesda Lutheran Home, Watertown, Wis. or Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights.
Edwin W. Duppler
Edwin W. Duppler, 77, of Elgin passed away Saturday, April 24, 2004 in his home. He was born on April 13, 1927 in Elgin, the son of Edward and Mabel Green Duppler. Edwin was a life long resident of Elgin, and graduated from Elgin High School in 1945. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Edwin was employed by Modern Dairy for 13 years and the Daily Courier News for 25 years before retiring in 1989. He had coached Little League baseball at Elgin American Little League from 1962-70, and served as official scorer at Elgin Classic Little League from 1990-99. Edwin was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Helen (Kotchuck); five children, Jim (Debbie), Ed (Sharen), Andy (Liz), Bob (Shannon), and Mary Ann (Mike) Moncek; 15 grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Brett, Carrie, Jon, Ivan, Nicole, Christine, Robyn, Kelly, Ryan, Michael, Jaclyn, Brittany and Tyler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private graveside services will be held at 10 AM in Mt. Hope cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be on Monday from 4 to 9 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Fred Hart Jr.
Fred Hart Jr., 81, of Carpentersville died Friday, April 23, 2004 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born on January 26, 1923 in Evanston, IL, the son of Fred and Lydia (nee Barrass) Hart Sr.
Fred was a 48 year resident of the Carpentersville area and a former 33 year employee of Commonwealth Edison. He was a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of East Dundee, a World War II Navy veteran, a member of Dundee VFW #2298, the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills American Legion and a very active member of the Dundee Township Senior Citizens Organization and 50 Plus Club.
He is survived by his son, Fred R. Hart; his daughter, Elizabeth "Bess" (Howard) Tuttle, both of Carpentersville; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and his sister, Dolores Parrish of Rock Hill, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Anna Mae Hart on June 3, 1996. They married
on September 22, 1943; and a son in infancy.
Funeral Services will be on Tuesday at 11 AM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee with the Rev. William P. Yonker, Senior Pastor officiating. Private burial will follow in the Dundee Township East cemetery, East Dundee. Visitation will be on Monday from 4 to 8 PM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church "LEGACY FUND".
Robert C. "Red" Meuser
Robert C. "Red" Meuser, 93, of Union, IL died Friday, April 23, 2004 at Memorial Medical Center, Woodstock, IL. He was born on February 20, 1911 in Elgin, IL, the son of George L. and Sarah Dunning Meuser. On February 18, 1940, he married
Lorraine M. Rea. Robert was co-owner of Meuser and Noble Garage in Union from 1947 to 1993 when he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine of Union; two children, Robert J. (Jean) Meuser of Mountain Home, AR and Lynne (Jake) Sensor of Marengo; five grandchildren, Jay (Nikki) Meuser, Paul Meuser, Lorrie (George) Klann, Kerri (Randy) Heinberg and Edward Sensor; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Oliver L. Meuser; and a sister, Sylvia Lipsumb of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral Service and interment will be private. Memorials in his name may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 17824 Jefferson St., Union, IL, 60180 or to the Marengo Rescue Squad, 110 Telegraph St., Marengo, IL, 60152.
Arrangements by Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 815-568-8131.
Gani Rexhep Sakolari
Gani Rexhep Sakolari, 80, of Elgin passed away Sunday, April 25, 2004 at Sherman Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1924 in Korce, Albania. He was a resident of Elgin and a local restaurant owner for 39 years.
Gani was the beloved husband of Chrysanthi Sakolari; loving father of Hasime (Kevin) Smith, Merjem Sakolari, Petritt (Michelle) Sakolari, Ramon (Lisa) Sakolari; fond grandfather of 12 grandchildren; and a great grandchild.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 10 AM at Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Burial will be at Glen Oak cemetery in West Chicago. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. We love you Gushi!
Arrangements by Madison Funeral Home, 847-741-1128.
Willowdean C. Gatenby
Willowdean C. Gatenby, 77, of Carpentersville, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. She was born in Chicago on March 25, 1928. She was the daughter of Harold and Annabelle Backmann. She was a many year resident of the Carpentersville area and a member of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elgin. Her family will remember her as a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, George Gatenby. They married
on October 12, 1946. She is also survived by five children, Linda L. Cobb of Grand Prairie, TX, Patrick (Judy Combs) Gatenby of Carpentersville, Roger (Chris) Gatenby of East Dundee, Randy (Brenda) Gatenby of Burlington, IL, Connie (Dino) Cozzone of Grand Prairie, TX; ten grandchildren, Ralph (Mindy) Kelley, Jr., Tracy Kelley, Roger (Lisa) Gatenby, Jeremy (Trisha) Gatenby, Scott (Kelly Reis) Gatenby, Erin Gatenby, Rachel Gatenby, Joseph Cozzone, Robert Cozzone, Daniel Cozzone; nine great-grandchildren, Desiree, Tracy Jr., Lauren, Heather, Brennan, Brandyn, Riley, Aiden, and Ava; her father, Harold Backmann of Sun City, AZ; her sister, Pat (Chuck) Kuzelka of Cornville, AZ; her brother, Bud Backmann of Palm Coast, FL. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, many nieces, nephews and good friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Annabelle and "one of heaven's little angels, her-great-granddaughter, Madison C. Gatenby.
Family and friends will meet for funeral services on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1111 Van Street in Elgin. The Rev. Roger Pollock, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be private. Visitation will be on Tuesday in church from 3:00 p.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church/School Day Care Center or the Osteoporosis Foundation.
The Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee is in charge of arrangements.
Leif H. Jacobsen
Leif H. Jacobsen, 79, of rural Harvard, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock, IL, following complications from Parkinson's disease.
Leif was born on October 22, 1925 in Menstrup, Denmark to Peter and Anna Johanne (Larsen) Jacobsen. He farmed his entire life in the Plato Center, Algonquin and Harvard areas. He enjoyed square dancing and traveling. He was a member of the Capron Lutheran Church in Carpon and was a member of the Boone County Farm Bureau.
Leif is survived by two brothers, Paul Jacobsen of Maple Park and Gordon Jacobsen of Harvard; two sisters, Ellen (Walter) Stuffle of Huntley and Joyce Cosman of Chicago; four nieces, Elaine (John) Drazin of Bakersfield, CA, Terri (Dan) Collier of Ladysmith, WI, Chris (Larry) Eigenhauser of DeKalb, Joie Jacobsen of Astoria, New York; three nephews, Duane Jacobson of Maple Park, Tim (Becky) Cosman of Harvard, Robert Cosman of Harvard; seven grandnieces and nephews; and several relatives in Denmark.
He was preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Norma Jacobsen; nephew, Pete Jacobsen.
Funeral services will be held at Capron Lutheran Church on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11 am with Rev. Jim Hill officiating. Interment Long Prairie cemetery, Capron. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Thursday, April 28 with a 7:50 pm Prayer Service at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, IL 60033. Then again from 10 am until the 11 am service at Capron Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 306, 155 S. 2nd St., Capron, IL. Memorials can be made to the Capron Lutheran Church. Friends and relatives may sign the online guest book at saundersmcfarlin.net.
Gerald W. Lawyer
Gerald W. Lawyer, 41, of Elgin died Saturday, April 23, 2005 as the result of an industrial accident. Gerald was born in Elgin January 10, 1964, the son of Gerald and Dorothy (Moore) Lawyer. He worked as a machine mechanic for Suburban Plastics of Elgin. He was married
to Dianne Barnes.
Surviving are his wife; his parents of South Elgin; a step son, Joseph Shoultz on Montgomery, IL; a step daughter, Bobbie (Eric) Malapanes of Mt. Prospect, IL; two sisters, Vicki Schmidt of Harrietta, MI and Sheryl (Roger) Campbell of Elgin; a granddaughter, Drew Elizabeth Malapanes; and two nephews, Rory and Daniel Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, Elgin. Rev. Thomas O'Connor will officiate. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.
Joan Marie Van Dusen Price
Joan Marie Van Dusen Price, 70, of Venice, FL, formerly of Elgin and Algonquin, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005 at Venice Regional Hospital. She was born February 7, 1935 in Ringwood, IL, the daughter of Robert and Mina Lawrence Van Dusen. She had been a resident of Elgin for over 40 years before moving to Algonquin in 1980 and Venice in 1992. She was a former employee of Shakeproof Division of Illinois Tool Works and American Can Co.
She was a charter member and first president of the Dundee/Algonquin Lioness Club.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Price, whom she married
on October 17, 1970; seven children, Estelle (Dan) Moorhouse, Barb Williams, Julie Williams, Susan Price, Craig Williams, Dale (Sandy) Price and Jack (Liz) Price; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Pat Van Dusen Crandall; two brothers, Robert (Pat) Van Dusen and Larry (Kris) Van Dusen.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 29 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin with Rev. Olin Sletto officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services, Elgin and Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Lions of Illinois Foundation.
Mabel Larsen Stankaitis
Mabel Larsen Stankaitis, 91, of Elgin passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005 in Provena St. Joseph Hospital. She was born September 21, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Marto and Grunda (Christensen) Larsen.
Mabel and her husband, William, moved to Elgin in 1976, she was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Elgin. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn (Donald) Bruneman of Elgin; four grandchildren, Christine Bruneman, Clifford (Jennifer) Bruneman, Clayton (Amy) Bruneman, Cynthia Bruneman; four great grandchildren, Samuel, Olivia, Ashley and Alexis Bruneman; and a brother, Martin (Agnes) Larsen of Staten Island, New York.
preceded in death by her parents, husband William in 1989, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M> Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will follow in Bluff City cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held tonight from 4:00-8:00 PM in the funeral home.
Jeannette B. Stoner
Jeannette B. Stoner, 87, of Peoria, died on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 9:15 PM at Manor Care of Peoria.
Born on July 14, 1917 in Rochester, Indiana to Clinton and Ida Miller Bryant. She married
Robert Stoner on February 19, 1939 in Rochester, Indiana. He survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Bobbette Pickell of Peoria; one sister, Violet Haimbaugh of Woodstock, IL; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
She worked as a bookkeeper for the Stone & Co., Inc. for 43 years before retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Elgin United Church of Christ. A 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Rochester, IN; and a lifetime member of the Elgin Woman's Club.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be at 12:30 PM on Friday, April 29 in Greenwood cemetery near Greenwood, IL. Arrangements by Richard S. Wilton Funeral Director through Cumerford-Endsley-Diggle Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave., Peoria, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Hospice Program or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Joseph P. Fabrizius
Joseph P. Fabrizius, age 69, of Maple Park, passed away at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, after a valiant fight following a tragic accident. Though his body gave up, his spirit never did, and he is now free to race through the heavens.
Joseph was born July 11, 1931 on the family farm in Richardson, Ill., the son of Peter and Katherine (Then) Fabrizius. He grew up living the life of a farmer and attended SS Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Maple Park High School with the class of 1949. After high school Joe continued to work for his father on the farm.
Joe met the woman he would marry through a blind date to a movie in downtown Chicago. After a whirlwing courtship, Joseph P. Fabrizius and Carol M. Oksas were united in marriage at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Aug. 7, 1954. They began their new life together back on the family farm. In the early 1960's Joe bought the farm from his father and raised dairy cows until 1968. Although he was born a farmer he lived to race. He started a motorcycle shop in the garage with his brother-in-law, Bob Oksas. Joe had racing in his blood and raced motorcycles whenever he could and was a registered member of the American Motorcycle Association. Over only a few years, the shop grew in popularity, the shop moved across the street and Bob-Jo Cycle Co. was born in July of 1961. Then in 1962 they expanded their interest to the Bob-Jo Speedway. The partnership of Joe, his brother Nick and Bob proved to be a winner. At first they raced go-carts and eventually moved up to motorcycles and stock cars. In 1970, Bob-Jo Speedway became Sycamore Speedway. Though the name changed, the racing stayed the same; fast, furious and fun for the whole family. The speedway has hosted many other events through it's history such as a circus, concerts, birthday parties, weddings, auctions, car shows, rodeos and the famous corn boils. The racing bug was passed on to his kids and you can see a little piece of Joe in each one of them. Many family vacations included road trips with the family "bus" that slept ten and visited race tracks across the United States.
Joe was a hardworking, fast driving man with a gruff exterior, but had a heart of gold, especially when it came to his grandchildren. He lived to give his grandkids rides in his 1949 Harley Davidson Side Car whenever they visited. Although he had four sons and four daughters, his extended children cannot be numbered. He was a father figure to many of his employees. His teachings were repeated until they were known backwards and forwards: "Life goes on", "May all your problems be little ones", "Be nice to everybody...someday you might need them", "You solve more problems talking than fighting", "If you can't start it, you can't ride it". "We need more indians than chiefs" and many other memorable quotes. He was also a man of nature and loved his trees. Whenever one blew down, he planted one or two to replace it. When the chips were down, Joe was the strength that kept everyone going. Over all, Joe was known for being Joe, and that is all he needed to be.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; eight children, Linda (Dan) Gerace and their children, Tiffany, Samantha, Brett and Kelli of DeKalb, Cynthia Jo Fabrizius and her children, Amanda and John of Sycamore, Rodney (Gina) Fabrizius and their children, Jacob and Matthew of Maple Park, Julie (Jeffrey) Andrews and their children, Lawrence, Annalee and Chad of Boca Raton, Fla., Keith (Julie) Fabrizius and their children, Bradley and Amy of Maple Park, Pamm Fabrizius and her children, Dustin and Jessica of Sycamore, Paul (Linda) Fabrizius and their daughter, Nina of Itasca, Steven (Lisa) Fabrizius of Genoa; a brother, Nicholas Fabrizius of Maple Park; two sisters, Jenny (Raymond) Klotz of Maple Park and Sue Schramer of Virgil; a sister-in-law, Marie Fabrizius of Maple Park; many nieces, nephews, "adopted children" and friends too many to number.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Fabrizius; and a sister, Mary Feiza Arne.
A Mass to Celebrate His Life will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2001 in S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Virgil. Graveside services will follow with Fr. Les Echieva officiating.
Friends may call from 3-8 p.m., Friday in the Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn.
"It is my greatest wish that those I love heal wisely and well the wounds of grief and emerge from the experience at peace with themselves and stronger for the race of life." Joe
Joe's family wishes God's speed to all and remember that life goes on.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name and mailed to P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL. 60119.
For more information on the service, times and directions, you can call 1-800-8-CONLEY.
