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Gary Patrick Ryan
Age 21. Passed away Thursday, July 11, 2002, after a battle with Leukemia at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Late of Mokena.
Survived by his parents, Thomas and Helen (Gilarski) Ryan and two brothers, Thomas (Greta) Ryan and Kenneth Ryan. Also survived by his paternal grandmother, Carolyn Ryan and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Julie Gilarski, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Born in Palos Heights, he was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Lincoln-Way High School, class of 1999, a graduate of Lincoln College, Class of 2001, and was currently attending Quincy University, where he was a member of the Quincy University Baseball team.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Cedar at Francis Rd. on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Services will be Monday, July 15, 2002 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel, to St. Jude Church for Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to the family for Lincoln College and Quincy University would be appreciated.
Gary was an avid fan of all sports, primarily baseball, which was his love. Gary's smile and love for life will be remembered by everyone whose life he touched.
KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Cedar at Francis Rds.
Kathryn P. Testin (nee Boucher)
At rest Friday, July 12, 2002 at her late residence. born in Chicago and a lifelong Kendall County area resident. Mrs. Testin and her husband, Maurice, farmed in Kendall County all their lives. Member of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield and former member of the Altar and Rosary Society.
Survived by her daughter, Sharon Schaefers of Plainfield; two grandchildren, Robert Schaefers and Karen (C. Joseph) Wallace; one sister, Mary (Donald) Pray of Waverly, IA. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Testin (July 17, 2000); parents, John and Alice Boucher.
Funeral services for Kathryn P. Testin will be Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 9:15 AM from the funeral home chapel to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Private interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Lillian E. Wren (nee Walker)
Age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2002 after a brief illness. born in Booneville, MS where she was a member of the baptist church throughout her life. She was a longtime Joliet area resident.
Preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Wren; and infant son, Larry Joe Wren; her parents, William and Pearl (nee Vest) Walker; two sisters and four brothers.
She is survived by her children, Doris Smith, Rita (Fiancee, Bill Martin) Thye, Lonnie Wren and Marie Howland; her grandchildren, Jason Howland and Eric (Sue) Howland, her great-grandson, Cameron Joseph Howland; one sister, Lera (Rubel) Garvin of Booneville, MS; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral servies will be held at the Westwood Memorial Chapel on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 9:30 AM. Rev. Brian Pipping officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 7 PM.
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St. at Essington Rd.
John W. Zenkus
Age 83, of Lemont, July 12, 2002. born in Chicago, residing in Lemont for the past 44 years. Employed by Cog Hill Golf Club for the past 40 years. Veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survived by his wife, Anne (nee Marley) Zenkus; a daughter, Janet (Larry) Simpson; a son, Jim (Donna) Zenkus, both of Woodridge; seven grandchildren, Valerie (Mike) Borzych, Christopher Simpson, Carolyn (Brian) Finger, Stephanie Simpson, Sara, Scott and Beth Zenkus; a great granddaughter, Ariel Zenkus; and a sister, Bernice Pamorski of Chicago.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve (nee Brandt) Zenkus.
Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 PM at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St, Lemont. Lying in state Monday, July 15, 2002 from 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Friary, 14246 Main St., Lemont. Interment SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Lemont.
MARKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
Lemont
George W. Barr
Age 85, late of Wilton Center, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Cann Barr, one daughter Barbara Palmer of Wilton Center, and one son George Jr. (Susan) Barr of Spring Green Wisconsin seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A special nephew Dale Drew also survives. George was lovingly cared for at his home by his wife Mary along with special caretaker Ivan Atanassov.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Isabel Mackender Barr, one sister Vera Drew, one brother Howard Barr and one great granddaughter Kaylee Anderson.
George was a lifelong resident of Wilton Twp. He graduated from Joliet Twp. High School and attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He retired from Common Wealth Edison after 39 years of service. Past Peotone School Board member and president. Member of the Wilton Federated Church, executive board member, past chairman and treasurer. Member of the Wilton Cemetery Board of Trustees and served as a Wilton Twp. Trustee for multiple terms. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and belonged to the Manhattan American Legion Post 935.
George W. Barr will lie in state at the Wilton Federated Church in Wilton Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 10 a.m. Pastor Richard Wagner officiating. Interment Wilton Cemetery. Memorials to the Wilton Federated Church of the Manhattan Paramedics would be most appreciated. Visitation Monday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Forsythe Funeral Home, 507 So. State Street, Manhattan.
FORSYTHE FUNERAL HOME
507 So. State Street (Rt. 52)
Manhattan, IL
Robert Charles Konicek
Robert Charles Konicek, age 65, of Plano, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2003 at his home. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Joliet, Illinois the son of Earl P. and Emma V. (Schumacher) Konicek.
Bob was a lifetime farmer, good friend and neighbor to many. He began his farming career in the Lemont area, and has now farmed in the Yorkville-Plano area for over 40 years. Bob will always be remembered for his unique character and generosity. He enjoyed several hobbies including hunting, fishing and playing cards with his family and friends. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Diane, and their children, Roberta (Jim Walaszek) Konicek of Chicago, Kimberly (Richard) Kaskel of Buffalo Grove, and Mark (Chantal) Konicek of Baskings Ridge, New Jersey. Bob is also survived by his son Taylor Crawford of Yorkville. He was the dear grandfather of two grandsons, Jordan Kaskel and Ethan Konicek; brother of Wayne (Lois) Konicek of Plano, Bob's twin sister, Mitz (Don) Weck of Romeoville and his brother, Dale (Chris) Konicek of Yorkville; as well as uncle of several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl P. Konicek on January 4, 1992 and Emma V. Konicek on April 24, 2003.
A funeral mass for Mr. Konicek will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Yorkville, Illinois with Father Boniface Vaisnoras M.I.C. officiating. Interment will follow in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Bristol, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (for Juvenile Diabetes Research) P.O. Box 1833, Merrifield, VA 22116 or the American Lung Cancer Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607-9717.
Friends may call from 2 until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2003 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 W. Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, Illinois.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes
Kenneth W. Kuehn
Age 65 passed away July 10, 2003 at Chateau Village in Willowbrook. A 41 year resident of Romeoville, formerly of Cicero.
A Dockhand for A.B.F. Freight of Sauk Village retiring in 2000 after 35 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Kuehn. Devoted father of Elizabeth Hill, Terrie Kuehn, Doug Kuehn and Dawn Kuehn. Brother of Richard Kuehn, grandfather of Nicholas, Jordan and Casandra. Uncle of one niece and four nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Freda Kuehn.
Visitation Wednesday July 16, 2003 at 10 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 700 Luther Dr. in Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church or the American Cancer Society preferred.
ANDERSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL
606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville
Rita Valdez Molina
Age 48, went home with our Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2003. Formerly a resident of Joliet. born August 10, 1954 in San Antonio, TX and also a resident.
Preceded in death by her father Frank Sr. Valdez and her brother Herman Valdez.
Survived by her mother Stella (nee Vargas-Valdez) (Luz) Murrillo, three sisters Jenevive (Juan) Calderon, Delia Moreno of Joliet, Patsy Williams of California. Two brothers Frank Jr. (Oralia) Valdez of San Antonio, TX, Edward (Delia) Valdez of West Chicago, IL, two daughters, Lisa (Rafael) Castillo-Maldonado of Joliet, IL, and Angela C. Molina of San Antonio, TX. Three grandchildren of Joliet, IL, Michael B. Williams, Lisette Y. Maldonado and Jacob R. Maldonado, and three grandchildren of San Antonio, TX. Also numerous nieces and nephews. "Her memory will live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her forever."
DELGADO FUNERAL CHAPEL
400 Landau Ave. and Jackson St., Joliet, IL. (815) 774-9220. Visitation will be held Monday, July 14, 2003 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rita will be cremated in accordance with family wishes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Stephen Rusina
87 years, Friday July 11, 2003 at his residence.
Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Magdalena (Lisy) Rusina.
Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen (Gorka) Rusina; one sister, Ann (late Edward) Kolodziej of Joliet; one nephew, Deacon Paul (Sharon) Kolodziej of Joliet; three nieces, Barbara (Dennis) Hrusosky of Joliet, Gail (Bob) Yetter of Florida and Carol (Mark) Shapiro of PA.
Born in Joliet, lifelong resident. Employed by Valley Barge Line Co. for 34 years, retiring in 1981. WWII veteran in U.S. Army Air Corp, serving in Europe. Member of Stone City Post #2199.
Funeral services for Stephen Rusina will be held Tuesday July 15, 2003 from Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd. at 10:30 a.m. to St. Raymonds Cathedral for 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday at 9 a.m. until time of services.
Pisut Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Emery P. Stiglich
Age 81. At rest Saturday July 12, 2003 at Deerbrook Nursing Centre.
Survived by two nephews, Charles (Alice) Stiglich and Frank (Lillian) Stiglich; three nieces, Lillian (Joseph) Kucharz, Rose (Gino) Pesavento and Frances (Ron) Zola; also numerous good friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Anton and Mary (Luksic) Stiglich; two brothers, John (1979) and Charles (1993).
U.S. Navy veteran WWII served in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Pacific. Made the dreaded Murmansk Run. Attended St. Mary Nativity School, Joliet Catholic High, Lewis and St. Ambrose Colleges and University of Iowa. Lifetime member of St. Mary Nativity Parish and life member of VFW Cantigny Post 367. Retired school teacher, principal at District 92 schools, Lockport and St. Mary Nativity, Joliet. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary Nativity School Endowment Fund would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave.
Joliet, IL.
From where funeral services will be held Wednesday July 16, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Military Honors under the auspice of Cantigny Post 367.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
