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Jeanette E. Dieterich
Jeanette E. Dieterich, 79, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005 in her home. She was born on October 1, 1925 in Marengo, IL and was the daughter of Emil and Clara Engle. Jeanette was a resident of Elgin for most of her life, and graduated from Elgin High School.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Dieterich, to whom she married
on June 12, 1948; her son, Paul (Debra) Dieterich of New York, NY; her sister, Adeline Bird Ufland of Elgin; and many close family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Mildred Engle and Wanda Daniels; and her brother, in infancy.
Memorial Services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, Elgin. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of services in the funeral chapel.
For information, please call (847) 742-2100.
Patricia DiNunzio
Patricia DiNunzio, age 60, of Carpentersville, passed away On Friday, March 4, 2005 at Sherman Hospital. Born February 22, 1945 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Alice (Petzel) Fiecko.
Survived by her husband, Jerry; three sons, Michael (Angela) of East Dundee, Anthony of Elgin and John (Pam) of South Elgin; and two grandsons, Brandon and Michael.
preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, David; and a brother.
Funeral service will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St, Elgin. Burial will be private. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements by Fox Valley Cremations.
Emma Jo Gunderson
Emma Jo Gunderson, age 5, of rural St Charles, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Loyola Medical Center, Chicago, where she was taken following a fire at her home. Safe now, in the arms of Jesus, she claims the Easter Promise of her risen Lord in that heavenly place, where the innocence of children is the very essence of His Kingdom.
They are gathering at the Christ Community Church on North Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 PM to celebrate "Emma Jo." Her mom wants no one wearing black that night, just bright colors, Emma's favorites. The more people, the more music, the more prayers and praise--the better. It's like Easter morning for Emma, but her mom also knows that the promise of Easter came at the "cost" of Good Friday. It's something Emma knew too, and that's something her mother wants to be sure everyone understands. "Emma loved Jesus; Jesus loves Emma and Jesus loves all of her friends." In Emma's darkest hour, her mom is sure that Emma was not alone". As in the Bible story about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, (Daniel 3:24-28), Emma's Savior was with her through the fire. The life that could not be saved by human hands was eternally saved by "holy hands." Emma was, and is, Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Monday night from 4-9 PM, friends are invited to Christ Community Church to share memories of Emma. Amidst tears as well as laughter, they'll have the chance to jot down stories on "Memory Catchers", make banners and paper "love chains," say "good bye" to Emma, and through it all to make their own personal journey from the sorrow of Emma's death, to the celebration of her life - the life she had here, and the life she has now, in heaven. A special Children's Center will be available throughout the evening to help parents and children at visitation. At 5 PM, Bruce Conley will speak, especially to parents and children.
Emma Jo Gunderson was born January 15, 2000 at Delnor Community Hospital, St. Charles, the daughter of Bill and Kim (Turner) Gunderson. She completed a blended family of one brother and two sisters and knit them together with her energy and charm.
Emma was a student at Educare, St. Charles and, of late, had been her father's best stay-at-home student, as he was off work. She was every inch "The Princess" but with a "tom-boy" streak that lead to wild adventures. Intelligent, witty, always scheming and teasing, her tricks earned the nic-name "Stinker Pot". Still, you could not help but love Emma, because Emma so clearly loved everyone. She was always the life of the party, until she dropped from exhaustion. The cuddly, sweet "I-love-you-Emma" would snuggle down while her dreams continued the mayhem she'd planned.
All of these things and countless more will be remembered forever by her survivors. They include her loving parents, Bill and Kim Gunderson of st. Charles; her brother and sisters, Matthew Gunderson of Sandwich, IL, Dana and Kelsey Gunderson, both at home in St. Charles; maternal grandparents, Norman (Shirley) Turner of Plato Center, IL; maternal great-grandmothers, Verna Neimiller of Easton, PA and Jean Hart of Phillipsburg, NJ; paternal grandfather, Norman Gunderson and the late Marilyn Gunderson; her maternal uncle, Kevin (Dawn) Turner of Elburn and their children, Colin and Lindsey; her paternal aunts and uncles, Donna (Tony) DeNardo of St. Charles, IL and their children, Cara (Mike) Williams of Chicago, IL, Melissa DeNardo of Arizona, Larry (Kate) Gunderson of Batavia, IL and their family, Jack Paul and Wade Gunderson.
In addition Emma leaves her many friends and playmates. In their lives, is her legacy of "forever friendship," faith and fun.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Imagin Campaign/New Kidsworld at Christ Community Church. Please be specific when writing checks. Make checks payable to "Christ Community Church. On the "Memo Line" write: "Gunderson Memorial".
For more information about Emma's services, support assistance and resources, contact Christ Community Church at 513-7500 or Conley Funeral Home at 1-800-8-CONLEY. Or visit at www.ccclife.com or www.conleycare.com.
Marie Leone Healy
Marie Leone Healy, 89, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Friday, March 4, 2005 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1915 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Archie and Bertha (Herslow) Johnson.
Marie married
Clement E. Healy and lived in the Elgin and Dundee area, all of her life. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elgin.
Survivors include her sons, Clement E. Healy, Jr., James R. (Sharon) Healy of West Dundee, and John V. Healy (Lynne) of Elgin; a daughter, Marlene (Healy) Brautthauer of Elgin; grandchildren Lynn, Russ, Craig and Eric Healy, Rick Brautthauer, Stephanie (Larry) Skube, Ryan Healy, Tiffany (Michael) Brown; step-grandchildren, Donna (Paul) Reynolds of Hampshire, and Keith VanNurden of Los Angeles, CA; great-grandchildren, Grant William Skube; nephews, Mike and Tom Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clement Sr.; brother, Bob and a sister-in-law, Peggy Johnson; son-in-law, Ronald Brautthauer; and grandson, Todd Healy.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elgin, with the Rev. Edward Seisser, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00-8:00 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, and on Monday from 10:30 AM, until the time of Mass in the church. Info: (847) 741-8800.
Virginia Helm
Virginia Helm, age 85 of Elgin. She passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Rosewood Health Care. Born on August 17, 1919 in Elgin, the daughter of W. Glen and Gladys Perry Davis. She lived in Elgin all her life. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1938. She was briefly employed with the Salvation Army Senior Meal Program at the Baker Hotel in St. Charles.
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Richard) Woolcott of AZ, and Patricia (John) Gilbert of Elgin; one son, Gary (Sarah) Helm of NJ; two grandsons, Adam Woolcott, and Matthew Helm; and one granddaughter, Emily Helm.
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Helm; daughter, Dianne Lynn.
Funeral service Monday, March 7, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Rev. Richard Gilbert officiating. Private burial at Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 2-5 p.m. in Madison Funeral Home, Elgin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rosewood Care Center Activity Program or St. Joseph Provena Hospice.
John "Jack" L. Melson
John "Jack" L. Melson, age 80, of Sugar Grove, formerly of St. Charles, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora, IL.
He was born August 23, 1924 in St. Charles, IL to Joseph and Hazel Melson. On March 20, 1954, he was united to Beverly Johnson at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, IL.
Mr. Melson served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the St. Charles VFW Post #5036 and the St. Charles Moose.
Mr. Melson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly; a daughter, Mari (Kevin) Johnson of Sugar Grove, IL; two grandsons, Timothy and Bradley; and a brother, Robert of Aurora, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Mary; a son, Randy in 1974; and a brother, William.
Funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 8, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, IL. Rev. David Finn officiating. Burial will be at Resurrection cemetery, Geneva, IL. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8:00 PM at Yurs Funeral Home, 408 E. Main St., (corner of Rt. 64 and Rt. 25), St. Charles, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Melson Memorial Fund, c/o the Kaneland Foundation, 47 W 326 Keslinger Rd., Maple Park, IL 60151. For info, call (630)584-0060.
Ella Ferrarini
Ella Ferrarini, 81, of Carpentersville, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Asbury Court Retirement Center in Elk Grove Village, IL. She was born on March 15, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of Fred and Sophia (nee Krause) Wiegel.
Ella was a 45 year resident of Carpentersville. For many years she worked as a waitress in many area restaurants. She enjoyed playing Bingo and frequented many area games. Ella also was a master pinochle player.
She is survived by five sons; Paul (Dawn) of Algonquin, Alan (Holly) of Huntley, Larry (Karen) of Algonquin, Richard (Sharon) of Elgin and Michael of Carpentersville; two daughters, Barbara (Raymond) Fecteau of McHenry, IL and Roberta (Terry) Henderson of Waterloo, IL. Grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 20; one sister, Lillian "Lilly" (the late Roy) Burian of Danville, IL; many nieces, nephews and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward J. Ferrarini on May 4, 1986; her identical twin sister, Wilma "Mina" Warczak on January 12, 1990; and her brothers, Alexander and Fred Wiegel.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township East cemetery in East Dundee. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-9 in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Marilyn J. Wesselman
Marilyn J. Wesselman, 69, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. She was born March 29, 1935 in Elgin, the daughter of Clarence and Lucille Workman Rohr.
Marilyn lived in Carpentersville and Elgin all her life. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and watching Football and Baseball on TV.
Survivors include her husband, William; three sons, Harold (Linda) Morris of Oak Park, David (Viki) Brummett of McHenry, and Robert Morris of Belvidere; five daughters, Pamela Morris of Deerfield, Allison Fisher of Wisconsin, Coleen (Alan) Majchrowicz of Washington, Martha (Rick) Rhodes of Machesney Park, Linda (Jerry) McDonald of Winnebago; 36 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beverly Clasengens of Washington, Judith (Martin) Meyers of South Elgin, and Karen (Robert) Amery of St. Charles; one brother, Richard Westlund; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Harold in 1983; and a brother, Michael Westlund.
Visitation will be from 10 AM, until time of service, 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Don Shanks will officiate. Interment: Dundee Township East cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the family would be appreciated.
Marilyn A. Botterman "Mary"
Marilyn A. Botterman, 69, of Marengo, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at Northern Illinois Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1935 in Woodstock, the daughter of Henry and Rozella (Burrows) Secor.
On May 9, 1987, she married
Ron Botterman at Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo. She enjoyed gardening, being on the farm, and spending time with family.
Survivors include husband, Ron Botterman of Marengo; children, Steve Nevel and Dale Ann (Glen) Borhart, both of Marengo, Keith (Alice) Nevel of Garden Prairie; step-children, Ron Botterman Jr. of Marengo and Gary (Cindy) Botterman of Belvidere; grandchildren, Isaac Nevel, Jason and Jessica Borhart, Gabriel and Katlyn Nevel; step-grandchildren, Trisha Johnson, Megan Nevel and Scott, Nicole and Kelsey Botterman; great-grandchildren, Hudson Nevel, Ashley, Paetyn and Blaine Borhart; step-great-grandchildren, Mirage and Marina Johnson and Brooklyn and Bailey Botterman; sisters, Garnet (Herb) Anthony and Lucille (George) Rasmussen; brother, Chuck (Serita) Secor; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St., Marengo. Visitation will continue at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM on Thursday, March 10, 2005 with Rev. Glen Borhart, officiating. Burial will be in Marengo City cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to the Marengo Rescue Squad. For information, please call the funeral home at (815) 568-8131.
Judy L. Cronin
Judy L. Cronin, 58, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005 in Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was born on April 25, 1946 in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Slamar. Judy was a graduate of Rosary College, and was the long time Parish Secretary at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elgin.
Active member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church of Elgin.
Survivors include her two children, Colleen (Keith) Sanderson of Elgin, IL and Kevin (Tracy) Cronin of New York, NY; a grandchild, Connor Sanderson of Elgin; her mother, Dorothy Slamar of Elgin.
She was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Patrick J. Cronin on November 3, 2003.
Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elgin, with Rev. Edward Seisser officiating. Private burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel cemetery, Palatine, IL. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
