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Ruth H. Greenfield
Ruth H. Greenfield, 66, of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin after a stay at Rosewood Care Center, Elgin.
She was employed by Carson Pirie Scott & Co. for 40 years.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Greenfield of Elgin; a niece, Lois(Andrew) Lawton of Newark, Del.; and a nephew, Peter Greenfield of Golden, Colo.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 in Madison Funeral Home, Elgin, the Rev. Herman Christiansen officiating. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Friday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Chancel Choir.
Olive R. Keegan
Olive R. Keegan, 89, of West Dundee died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 in Tampa, Fla.
She was born in Naperville on July 9, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary Rechenmachern Haas.
She was a 60 year resident of the Dundee area. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee and the Altar & Rosary Society.
Mrs. Keegan was an avid golfer and was a member of the Bonnie Dundee Ladies Golf League.
Survivors include four children, John (Bonnie) Keegan of Hampshire, Jim(Suzanne) Keegan of Elgin, Jerry (Pam) Keegan of Tampa, Fla. and Sally (Chuck) Ellison of Little Rock, Ark.; sevengrandchildren, Jay (Jamie) Keegan, Sue (Kevin) Anderson, Deb Keegan, Jeff(Stacie) Keegan, Julie Keegan, Brian (Christine) Keegan, Kathy Keegan and Josh (Lynn) Ellison; and seven great-grandchildren, Kayla and Danielle Keegan, Ryan, Michael, Kelsey and Kyle Anderson and Paige Keegan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil J. Keegan on Oct. 9, 1995, whom she married
on May 11, 1940; nine brothers; and a sister.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday in the St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee. Burial will follow in the River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Friday in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and on Saturday in the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Memorials may be made to the St. Catherine of Siena Church Building Fund.
Mae Kolb
Mae Kolb, 69, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001 in her home.
She was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Chicago, the daughter of Paul and Lillian Schoon.
She was member of Zion Lutheran Church, Elgin.
Survivors include two daughters, Pam (Michael) Ledbetter of Elgin and Sharon Kolb; a son, Michael Kolb, both of Arizona; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Evans.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday in the Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin, the Rev. Steve Kottke officiating. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m., Thursday in the funeral home.
May T. Rakow
May T. Rakow, 89, of Elgin, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001 at Oak Crest Residence in Elgin.
She was born July 5, 1911 in Wayne, Ill., the daughter of Hugh and Thora (Lindahl) Stewart.
She had been a resident of Elgin all of her life and was a graduate of Elgin High School and Ellis Business College. She had been employed by Williams Manufacturing from 1930-1942 and by IHC Group (Illinois Hydraulic Construction Co.) from 1972-1998 serving as president from 1972-1980. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Elgin; Messiah Lutheran Church of Twin Lakes, Wis. and Martin Luther Chapel of Marathon, Fla. She was active at the Larkin Center in Elgin and served as board president. She was a member of the Elgin Cosmo Pals, the GD Chapter of P.E.O., and Sherman Hospital Auxillary.
Survivors include a son, Thomas(Susan) Rakow of Elgin; five grandchildren, David (Jean) Rietz, Ellen Rietz,Stephanie (Paul) Doran, Jennifer Rakow and Amanda (Ryan) VanLue; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Pete" Rakow; a daughter, Barbara; and a sister, Ann.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, the Rev. Thomas Niermann officiating. Burial will be private.
Friends may call on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 from 2-3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church of Elgin or to the Larkin Center Capital Campaign.
David M. Sipple
David M. Sipple, 60, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of South Elgin, passed away Jan. 9, 2001.
He was born July 5, 1940.
A memorial luncheon will be 1 p.m., Sunday at the South Elgin Lions Club, 500 Fulton St., South Elgin. Burial is in Tucson, Ariz.
Memorials may made to the Lions Foundation, 1016 N. 32nd St. #5,Phoenix, AZ 85008
Edward F. Zehnle
Edward F. Zehnle, 73, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001 at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview.
He was born in Quincy, Ill., Ed was a long time resident of Northbrook. He was a WWII veteran and a lifetime member of VFW Post #642 of Eagle Grove, Iowa. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and for his love of fishing and camping. Ed was retired after 25 years with Starline Express and also over 10 years with Illinois County Detective Agency.
Survivors include his wife, Dee; his children, Karen (Bud) Kendall, Tonda (Barry) Fulton, Paula (Bill) Yoest, Stacie (Carlos) Serratos, David Hunter and Megan Hunter; his grandchildren, Farrah, Buddy, Tom, John and Dolores; his great-grandchildren, Christopher, Dylan and Elizabeth Rose; his nephew, Del Waters; his close friend, Armando Velazquez; and many other nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley who passed away in 1992; his brothers, Marion, Walden and Tully; and his great-grandchild, Shawn.
Chapel prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Norbert Church, Northbrook. Interment will follow at All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Friday in the Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 blks. south of Dundee), Wheeling.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Dr. David Bloom
Dr. David Bloom, 86, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Elgin, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004 at Delmar Gardens West in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born July 11, 1917 in Chicago, the son of Morris and Katie Bloom. He had been a resident of Elgin from 1954 until moving to St. Louis in 1999. He was Chief of the Dental Department at the Elgin Mental Health Care Center before retiring in 1980. He was a graduate of Loyola University and Loyola Dental School. He was a veteran, serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a member of Congregation Kneseth Israel of Elgin.
Surviving are his two daughters, Miriam Bloom (Ronald Morosan) of New York City and Deborah Bloom (Christopher Carson) of St. Louis, MO; two grandchildren, Naomi Bloom Carson and Ariel Carson; and a brother, Mike Bloom of Los Angeles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice in November of 1997; a sister, Mary; and a brother, Al.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 1, 2004 at 1 PM at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Hazzan Alan M. Smolen officiating. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery, Elgin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Elgin Symphony, 20 DuPage Ct., Elgin or the St. Louis Symphony.
Greaglee J. Nichols
Greaglee J. Nichols, 81, of Elgin passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Heritage Manor, Elgin. She was born June 27, 1922 in Sunny Hill, Louisiana, the daughter of Morris P. and Sarah Jenkins. She had been a resident of Elgin for the past 60 years.
Surviving are her three children, Paulette (Al) Olson of California, Jack C. (Cathy) Nichols Jr. of Elgin and Sue (Leland) Mullins of Texas; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Relie Passman of Louisiana; and a brother, Leroy Jenkins of Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack C. Nichols on May 24, 1988; four sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 4 at 10 AM at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Fidencio G. Pena
Fidencio G. Pena, 67, of St. Charles died Thursday at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born November 16, 1936 in Sabinal, TX. Employed by Moline Corporation for over 20 years before his retirement.
He is survived by his wife Maria; daughter, Michelle Dickson of St. Charles; his granddaughter, Amanda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Guadalupe (Gallegos) Pena; brothers, Asuncion Dela Pena, Juan Pena, Ponfilo Pena and Jose Adolfo Pena.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2004 at St. Patrick Church 408 Cedar St. St. Charles. Burial will be at Resurrection cemetery Geneva Twp. Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles.
William August Schmitz, Jr.
William August Schmitz, Jr., 80, of Elgin passed away Friday, January 30, 2004 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. He was born August 5, 1923 in Elgin, the son of William A. and Eva Pilcher Schmitz Sr. He had been a resident of Elgin most of his life and for the last several years had spent the winters in Tucson, AZ. He was a graduate of Elgin High School in 1941 and was a member of the undefeated and unscored on football team. He worked with his father at Smitty's Tavern in Elgin until 1967 and then was employed at St. Charles Correctional Center as a Stationary Fireman until retiring in 1984. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 57 of Elgin and VFW Post 1307 of Elgin.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred "Cookie"; six children, William "Bill" (Sheila) Schmitz III of Lincolnton, Georgia, Joel (Shirley) Schmitz of South Elgin, Paul Schmitz of Wisconsin, Jon (Natalie) Schmitz of Georgia, Mari (David) Anderson of Elgin and Joni Hall of Scroggins, Texas; two step children, Janice (Richard) Struve of Arizona and Allan Johnson of Tucson, Arizona; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister, Bette Monteith of Elgin; a sister-in-law, Arlene Schmitz of South Elgin; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marlyn; a son, Craig; a daughter, Sue; and a brother, Carl Schmitz.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 1 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Chaplain Richard Gilbert officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in Mount Hope cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.
Robert "Bob" Astar
Robert "Bob" Astar, beloved father, grandfather and dear friend, age 79.
passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28, 2006.
preceded in death by wife, Marjorie.
Survived by children, David (Debbie), Debra (Robert) Liesenfelt; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; very dear friend, Harriette Magee and her family.
Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 1 PM at Community Funeral Home, 150 Dundee Ave, Dundee, IL. "Today is the first day of the rest of your life, so smile and be happy."
Frank A. Carretto
Frank A. Carretto, 92 of Elgin, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 in his home.
He was born November 20, 1913 in Elgin the son of Carlo and Marie Dedico Carretto. He had been a resident of Elgin for most of his life. He loved to do woodworking which he did in his home. He married
Dolores M. Brockner on June 10, 1950.
He was past President of the North End Businessman's Association. He was past President of the Elgin Marine Club and he built and raced his own boats.
Surviving are his daughter, Deborah (James) Miller of Elgin; grandsons, Corey (Monica) Mitchell and Jamie Miller; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Ariana Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores on March 21, 2004; and one son, Dennis Carretto.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 3 at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, Elgin. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home.
