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Mary F. Navarro
Mary F. Navarro, 94, of Waukegan, first generation of four generations, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Victory Memorial Hospital.
She was born on April 15, 1910 in LaLuz, Michoacha, Mexico, and came to Waukegan in 1928 after her marriage to Joseph Navarro. At that time, they were one of the first Hispanic families to settle in Waukegan.
Mary retired from Abbot Laboratories after 15 years of employment in quality control. She loved to crochet, cook, work in her garden and loved flowers and music. She was also a member of Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness.
She is survived by two daughters, Antoinette (Cabell L.) Williams of Waukegan and Josephine N. (Michael F.) Paz of Beach Park, IL; as well as four grandchildren, Rebecca Stevens of Wadsworth, IL, Michael Paz of Waukegan, Ann Marie Paz-Martin of Green Oaks, IL and Daniel Joseph Paz of Gurnee, IL; seven great grand and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1974 as well as six sisters.
Friends may call at the SALATA GURNEE FUNERAL HOME, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee from 5-8 p.m. only on Friday, July 23, 2004 where a service of remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private at Ascension cemetery in Libertyville.
Willie Payne Sr.
Willie Payne Sr., age 59, of Waukegan, IL, passed away suddenly at Lake Forest Hospital on Monday, July 19, 2004. Willie was born on September 4, 1944 to Paul and Leola Payne in Waukegan and remained a lifelong resident of North Chicago and Waukegan. He worked and retired from ABBOTT LABS after 32 years of service. He was a member of First Fellowship Church under the leadership of the Reverend L.C. Luther.
Willie is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Ollie Pearl Payne. To this union they had one daughter, Willa Paulette (Dave) Gaston of Waukegan; sons, Willie Jr. (Kumay) of Waukegan and Gary (Lacole) Nabors of Chicago; seven grandchildren, Lisa Polk, Devon Gaston, Revae' Payne, Tasjia Gaston, Denishae Harden, Adjiah Butler, and Aitannuh Payne; three great-grandchildren, Deontae Jones, Yasmine Swannigan, and Dasjia'nae King. He is also survived by one sister, Bernice Downey of Waukegan; one brother, Eugene (Francis) Payne; sister-in-laws, Maxine Payne of Alabama and Gwen Payne of North Chicago, Harriett (Billy) Burks of North Chicago and Ethel Nabors of Racine; brother-in-laws, George (Anna) Nabors, Robert (Ida) Nabors of Tennessee, and Reverend John E. (Katherine) Nabors of Batavia, IL; a special cousin, Sandy Taylor of Gurnee; two godchildren, Doreen Fields and Jessica Wiley of North Chicago; six special and dear friends, Amos and Rose Bailey of Cleveland, Ohio, Farrell Jarrett of Texas, Mayor Bettie (Willie) Thomas of North Chicago, Michael Jones of North Chicago, and Mrs. Hattie Brown of North Chicago; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; one sister, Marion Branch; and three brothers, Freddie, Wilbur, and Freeman Payne.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the First Fellowship Baptist Church, 124 S. Martin Luther King Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Pastor L.C. Luther, officiating. Interment will be at North Shore Garden of Memories cemetery, North Chicago, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM at the church. Arrangements by BRADSHAW & RANGE FUNERAL HOME, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL 847-662-3553.
Carolyn Fecht Salstrom
Carolyn Ruth Fecht Salstrom, 89, of Gurnee, IL, formerly of Waukegan and Libertyville, passed away at home on July 20, 2004.
Carolyn Salstrom was born January 11, 1915, in Carthage, IL. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, Smith-Hughes Degree in home economics from Carthage College in Carthage, IL.
At St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waukegan, IL, and Belmont Park Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL, she enriched her husband's ministries. She taught home economics at Dallas City, IL, and at Neal Junior High School in North Chicago, IL. She was a choir director and member, Sunday School teacher, Lutheran Church Women of IL leader, and a leader and member of many church groups. Carolyn was a member of the Family Services Board in Waukegan, the Libertyville Woman's Club Gourmet Group, and the Home Economists in Homemaking. Throughout her life she mentored countless pastors' wives and widows.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband the Reverend Alden Salstrom, her parents, and her brothers.
She is survived by her children, Janet, Susan, and Stephen (Lin); her granddaughters, Christine and Sandra; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Friday, July 23, at the MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 305 cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL, and on Saturday, July 24 at 10 AM preceding the 11 AM funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 824 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Living Memorial Fund which supports mission churches.
Rocco J. Greco
Rocco J. Greco, age 81, a resident of Beach Park formerly of Chicago, was an entertainer well known to many Chicagoans. He was born to Louis and Grace Greco in 1922, and raised a family of thirteen children on the northwest side of Chicago. His interest in music developed in the 1940's while he was assigned as a Chaplain's Assistant during his tour of duty with the U.S. Army during World War II. One day, he was called upon to play the organ at religious services held at a military camp. He became so interested in performing that from that day on, he decided to start studying music professionally. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he enrolled in the School of Music in Chicago under the direction of the late Lou Webb, who was then staff organist for NBC and WMAQ.
In December 1946, he started entertaining professionally at a small Chicago club, which eventually developed to include a singing career. During his career, Mr. Greco released several albums containing popular hits including: The Whole World is Singing My Song, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Sentimental Journey, Fly Me to the Moon, and You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You. Early in his career, Rocco Greco was described by industry critics as having a deep, warm, exciting voice and a dynamic singing personality. Being civic minded, Mr. Greco also performed annually at police benevolent events. Rocco Greco was truly a great performing artist and sang from his heart for the pleasure of his audiences. Mr. Greco owned and performed nightly at a nightspot bearing his name, Mr. Greco's Lounge, near Belmont and Central Avenues in Chicago until retirement. Mr. Greco was a resident of Waukegan over 30 years.
Mr. Greco is survived by his three brothers, John, Frank, and Michael and two sisters LaVerne Greco and Rose Scarpelli.
Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 24, 2004, at 9:30 A.M. at St. Ferdinand Church, Mason and Barry Aves, Chicago. Entombment is at Queen of Heaven cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Friday, July 23, 2 to 9 P.M. at DENICOLO-PIETRYKA Funeral Home, 5734 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago. (773)889-0115.
Susan L. "Sue" Hoth
Susan L. "Sue" Hoth, 48, of Mundelein, IL passed away suddenly at Lake Forest Hospital on Tuesday, July 20, 2004.
Sue was born on January 1, 1956 in Evanston, IL (first baby of the new year in Evanston) but grew up in Mundelein, IL. She attended Santa Maria del Popolo grade school where she made her first communion and confirmation and went on the graduate from Mundelein High School in 1973. She continued her education through College of Lake County, specializing in Accounting. She was employed as an Office Administrator with Thomas A. Klym & Associated, LTD of Lincolnshire. She was active in many community activities: Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, Lincolnshire Rotary Club, Gurnee Rotary Club, Meals on Wheels of Lake County, Countryside Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, Mundelein High School Athletic Booster Club and the Mundelein Persian Gulf War Support Group.
Many people who knew an loved her survived Sue. Her three loving children, Pamela (Arlen) Jacob of Fayetteville, NC, Angela Crowcroft of Crystal Lake, IL and David Crowcroft of Kenosha, WI; her mother and step-father, Marianne and Howard Farning of Milo, MO; her sister, Sharon (Juan) Salinas of Round Lake; her five brothers, Skip (Norine) Hoth of Lindenhurst, Time (Denise) Hoth of St. Louis, MO, Steve (Maracella) Hoth of Vernon Hills, Dan (Jeanmarie) Hoth of Mundelein and Gary Hoth of Birchwood, WI; her two step-brothers, George (Vickie) Farning of McHenry and Scott (Sherry) Farning of Wauconda; her two step-sisters, Tammy (Wayne) Paul and Dorine (Tom) Cox both of Kenosha, WI. Sue had nine grandchildren who were the light of her life. Some of her happiest moments were spent with them and they all adored her in return. They are: Jeffrey, Danielle, Michaela and Joshua Jacob, Derrick, Desiree, Daijah, TaTiana and Kristopher Crowcroft; 27 nieces and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and business associates. She will be dearly missed by her lifelong friend, Carol Lou Tomic.
Her father, Vernon J. Hoth, Sr.; sister, Katherine A. Lappin; and a nephew, Andrew Hoth preceded her in death.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Friday at the KRISTAN FUNERAL HOME P.C., 219 West Maple Ave. (2 bl. west of Rte. 45 on Rte. 176) Mundelein. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family appreciated. 847-566-8020.
Winifred "Winnie" Iacubino
Winifred Iacubino, 82 of Lake Bluff, formerly of Lansing and the Roseland Community of Chicago, died at her home July 21, 2004.
Wife of the late Anthony P. Iacubino (1972). Mother of James V. (Dorothy) Iacubino of Lake Forest. Grandmother of Anthony J. Iacubino of Lake Forest and Anne E. (Jeff) Artac of Lake Bluff. Daughter of the late Alfred and Mamie Schulz.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Basil Church, 27450 N. Bradley R., Lake Forest, IL 60045 or Orphans of the Storm, 2200 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015.
Funeral Mass 10 AM, Saturday, July 24th at the Church of St. Mary, Green Bay at Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. Interment Lake Forest cemetery. Visitation Friday from 5 To 8 PM at WENBAN FUNERAL HOME, 320 E. Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, (847) 234-0022.
Emily C. Kommes
Emily C. Kommes passed away July 16, 2004 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL at the age of 93. She was born to the late Stanley and Tekla Dubiel in Canada. Emily was a hairstylist for many years. Emily is survived by her husband of 60 years Allan Kommes, her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 23, 2004 at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Reverend Lisle Kaufman will be officiating. Friends of the family may visit an hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. For more information please call 847-223-8122
Dorothy Ann Parham
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to weep and a time to laugh; I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever; nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it; and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2, 4, 14
Dorothy Ann Parham was born January 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born into Eternity on Monday, July 19, 2004.
She moved to Illinois in her early teens and was united in matrimony to Fredrick Parham Sr. on July 23, 1956 and to this union eight children were born. She was baptized and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Zion, IL. She was a devoted and giving mother and grandmother; and her favorite time of the year was Christmas because it gave her the opportunity to bring her family together.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Parham Sr.; her parents, Willie and Cornelia Thomas; a sister, Jean Gunter; and a brother, Sidney Thomas.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Fredrick Parham Jr. of Kenosha, WI, Patricia Parham of Waukegan, IL, Jeanette Herron of Lithonia, GA, Kurtistine (Daryl) Stackhouse of North Chicago, IL, Steve (Kelley) Parham of Lithonia, GA, Pamela Parham of Waukegan, IL, Rickey Parham of Beach Park, IL and Oscar Parham of Joliet, IL; and a sister, Ineta Williams of Chicago, IL. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She also leaves a special devoted friend, Bobby Pitts; and a friend, Margaret Gill; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2500 30th St., Zion, IL on Friday, July 23, 2004. Visitation at 10 AM funeral service at 11 AM with Pastor B.J. Gaston officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Garden, Northbrook, IL. Arrangements entrusted to CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, Zion, IL. 847-746-1234.
Cynthia Lou (Coffos) Chester
9-11-1953 to 7-14-2004
Cynthia L. (Coffos) Chester, age 50, of Indian Head, Maryland, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday, July 14, 2004.
Cynthia taught first grade in the Maryland School District. Cynthia was the beloved wife of Steven J, Chester of Youngstown, Ohio. Steve, a career Navy man, was stationed in Washington, D.C. Steve is the son of Tom and Shirley Jacobs of Youngstown, Ohio. He is a communications expert for the U.S. Navy.
Cynthia was born in Waukegan, Illinois, as were her parents, George William Coffos, Sr. and Jean (Fagan) Coffos. She attended McCall Grade School in Waukegan. Her father, George Coffos, was employed by the United States Government at the U.S. Navy Electronic Supply Office (ESO) in North Chicago. When the Navy closed ESO, George and his family transferred to Germany where Cynthia finished her preliminary education. After her stay in Germany, she moved to California where she graduated from Ventura College.
Cynthia was the mother of Stephanie Coffos, and the very proud grandmother of Justin Garman.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gustav Coffos and Juanita Coffos of Waukegan; her maternal grandparents, James Robert Fagan, Sr. and Anna Maxine Fagan of North Chicago; a brother, Jeffrey Coffos; a brother-in-law, Scot Chester; a sister-in-law, Linda B. Chester; her aunt, Janet (Fagan) Cullum; her uncles, Hearl Casey, James Robert Fagan, and Glen Nordendale.
She is survived by her husband, Steven J. Chester; her parents, George and Jean (Fagan) Coffos of Tucson, Arizona; her father and mother-in-law, Shirley and Tom Jacobs of Youngstown, Ohio; her sister, Carla Jo (Sonny) Solich of California; her brother George William (Pam) Coffos of Zion, Illinois; her brother-in-law, Stuart (Janey) Chester; uncles, Charles Edward (Brenda) Fagan, and Edgar Cullum; aunts, Gerry Casey, Sally Fagan. JoAnn (Carl) Cepon; Judy (Ed) Fojtik, JoDell (Dale) Meyer, and Nikki Nordendale. Cynthia had many cousins that she loved, but Jill McKenzie of Waukegan, Tami Patton of Zion, and Teri Kozina of Winthrop Harbor, were more like sisters than cousins.
Cindi's brother George is employed by Great Lakes Credit Union in North Chicago, Illinois.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and teacher. She was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Cynthia found her true soul mate when she met and married
Steve Chester. Their lives together were much too short, but we thank God she was so ecstatically happy with Steve in her life these past three years. Steve and his family, as well as Cynthia's family are grateful to have had Cynthia in our lives, we will greatly miss her.
Visitation for Cynthia will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Illinois. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2004 at Salata's in Gurnee. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund for Justin Garman, in care of Great Lakes Credit Union, 2525 Greenbay Road, North Chicago, Illinois 60064.
Mary E. Annis
Mary E. Annis, 101, of Waukegan passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Terrace Nursing Home. She was born December 5, 1903 in Bloomington, IL and has been a resident of Waukegan since 1925. Mary retired as Chief Accountant at the Waukegan Post Office after 41 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waukegan, a past member of Phi Sigma Society and a past member of Wesleyan Service Guild at Wesleyan Church. She was a member of A.A.R.P., N.A.R.F.E., Half Century Club of Illinois State University in Normal, IL and a honorary member of Br. 270 of National Association of Postal Supervisors.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold McElwan of Normal, IL and second husband, Howard J. Annis, a longtime teacher at the Waukegan Community High School; a brother, Harold Wheeler of Hudson, IL; and parents, Henry O. and Julia May (nee Whipp) Wheeler.
Services will be 11 AM Friday, July 23, 2004 at the PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan. Interment will be at Hudson Township cemetery in Hudson, IL. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of Service.
John M. Bittner
John M. Bittner, of Waukegan, age 58, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004 at St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan. He was born September 9, 1945 in Waukegan.
John was an Electrician for 37 years retiring in 2002. Member of IBEW Local #150. He was an avid Nascar fan.
Survivors include one daughter, Lindsey Jo Bittner of Palatine, IL; three sisters, Janet (Manuel) Cruz of Wadsworth, IL., Judy (Ramon) King of Reeds Spring, MO., and Geraldine Estelita of Burlington, WI; two brothers, Kenneth (Laura) Bittner of Tuscaloosa, AL., and Raymond Bittner of North Chicago, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Stanley Yukna and Richard Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Elmer Bittner; three brothers, Phillip Bittner, Leroy Bittner and Allen Bittner; and one sister, Suzanne Artis.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2004, 7:00 PM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME of Waukegan, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM, on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the funeral home. (847)336-0127
Mae H. Fautsch "Pat"
Mae H. Fautsch, 82 of Libertyville, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004 at the Libertyville Manor. She was born November 6, 1921 in Chicago, and has been a Libertyville resident for the past 53 years.
Before retiring in 1964, she had been employed as a bookkeeper for the NCR Company in Chicago, and the Groen Corp. of Elk Grove Village. Pat was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Libertyville. She was also a member of many other groups including; the Chicago and Ansel B. Cook Chapters of the D.A.R., NorthWest Quilters Guild, North Shore Weavers Guild, the North Shore Embroidery Guild, the African Violets Society, the Irish Society, the Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, and Eclectics Garden Clubs; and was a Master Flower Show Judge for the Garden Club of Illinois, for over 25 years. She was also a Landscape Design Critic for the Garden Clubs.
Survivors include her husband, John and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 20th at the BURNETT-DANE FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 120 W. Park Avenue, Libertyville, with Pastor Gordon Cavers, officiating.
Friends may call from 10 AM until the time of service. Interment will be at Lakeside cemetery, Libertyville.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720, or to the Nature Conservancy, in her memory.
Info: 847-362-3009.
Frances "Dianne" Pocrnich
Age 66, of Antioch, IL, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center, Lindenhurst, IL. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Tarboro, NC.
She was involved in the Christian Women's Connection for many years and has a great love for reading.
Survivors include four children; Tom (Kim) Pocrnich, Antioch, IL; John (Pam) Pocrnich, Palm Harbor, FL; Mike Pocrnich, Rockford, IL; Laura (Kurt) Kiemle, Lake Villa, IL. Five grandchildren; Jenny Pocrnich, J.C. Pocrnich, Kyle Kiemle, K.T. Kiemle and Lily Kiemle. One brother; Vernon (Glenn) Taylor, Franklin, VA.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Tom Pocrnich; her parents James Clayton Taylor and Hester Taylor-Darden.
A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Monday, July 19, 2004 at Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church, just E. of Rt. 83 on Grass Lake Rd., Antioch, IL.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her memory to The Antioch Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 602, Antioch, IL 60002
Jeanne Wehrstein (nee Siemoneit)
Jeanne Wehrstein (nee Siemoneit), 73, of Ingleside, IL, formerly of Chicago, died on July 16, 2004 at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry. She was born on May 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Wehrstein was a 35 years employee with Intermatic Corp in Spring Grove as a Supervisor.
Survivors include her husband, David F. Wehrstein of Ingleside; a daughter, Linda (Rick) Spadaro of Ingleside; two sons, James (Diana) Hlava of Spring Grove and David R. (Jana) Wehrstein of Georgia; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Nicholas (Julia) Spadaro, Haley Hlava, Timothy, Ava, Joseph, Benjamin, Tyler, Jamie and Jessica. Other relatives also survive.
Visitations will be on Tuesday, July 20 from 4 to 9 PM at the K.K.HAMSHER FUNERAL HOME, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd, Fox Lake (in The Chapel on the Lake). Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 21 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Ascension cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For information, please call: 847-587-2100.
