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Carolyn J. Bond
Carolyn J. Bond, 71, formerly of Aurora, IL, died unexpectedly in her home in San Diego on Tuesday, April 17, 2001. She was born in Peoria, Illinois.
Carolyn worked as a travel agent, but, to all who knew her, she was a compassionate friend and homemaker who was always there to listen and help. Her warmth and hospitality, as well as her smile and bright blue eyes will be missed by all who knew her.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Cynthia A. Bond of New York City; her sons, Cary Richard and Charles Kevin, both of San Diego; her brothers, R. William Jack of Tower, Minnesota and Paul Richard Jack, M.D. of Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at El Camino Mortuary, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road. Services will be held at noon on Monday, April 23, 2001 at the El Camino Mortuary Chapel with the burial service to follow at the El Camino Memorial Park. She will be laid to rest with her mother, Bessie M. Jack.
Donna Marie Polivka
Donna Marie Polivka, age 50, of Aurora died suddenly Monday, April 23, 2001 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mrs. Polivka was born February 16, 1951 in Mt. Greenwood (Cook County) IL. She was a former longtime resident of Lansing, IL. before moving to the Aurora area in 1995. She was employed by Hollinger Newspapers for the past six years and had previously worked for South Town Economist in Tinley Park. Donna enjoyed boating, especially in Starved Rock in Ottawa.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, George Polivka of Aurora; one daughter, Carol (Patrick) Morrane of Lansing, IL.; one son, Earl Shields of Lansing, IL.; her parents, Frank and Darlene Snow Karl of Chicago; and two brothers, John (Maureen) Karl of Downers Grove and Robert Karl of Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Karl.
Calling for Mrs. Polivka will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 So. Broadway (Route 25), Montgomery from 2:00-8:00 PM, where her Funeral Service will begin at 8:00 PM.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2001 11:30 AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jose Antonio Salazar
Jose Antonio Salazar, 64, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Rush-Copley Hospital.
He was born November 20, 1936 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Moreno) Salazar. Mr. Salazar was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad for over 19 years until his retirement in 1988.
Survivors include four daughters, Laura (Albert) Reyes of Oswego, Veronica (Marco) Torres, Maria and Raquel Salazar all of Aurora; two sons, Jose A. (Eloisa) Salazar and Antonio (Irma) Salazar both of Aurora; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Leonor (Doreto) Salazar of Juarez, Mexico, Luisa Salazar of Zacatecas, Mexico, Luz Salazar of CA. & Soledad Salazar of El Paso, TX.; two brothers, Aurelio Salazar of Jaurez, Mexico and Felipe Salazar of CA.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Emilia C. Salazar in 1994; and his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Salazar will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at the Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 So. Broadway (Route 25), Montgomery, at 10:00a.m.. Edward Henderson will officiate with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation will be held at the Dieterle Memorial Home on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, from 4:00 to 8:00p.m..
For further information please contact Dieterle Memorial Home at (630)897-1196.
Mae B. Simoncik
Mae B. Simoncik, 90, of Stuart, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2001, at Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart. born in Chicago, Illinois, she had been a resident of Stuart for one year, coming from Aurora, Illinois.
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce D. Beaulieu; and her husband, Robert of Hobe Sound, FL.; three grandchildren, Christine Weinzapfel of Muenster, TX, Robert M. Beaulieu of West Palm Beach, FL., and Michelle Beaulieu of Orange, CT.
Friends may call Wednesday, April 25, 2001, 10:00 AM- 11:00 PM, at the Young & Prill Funeral Home, Stuart, Florida. A Prayer Service will be held, Wednesday, April 25, 2001, 11:00 AM, at Young and Prill Funeral Home Stuart, with Father Adrian Hynes of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Hobe Sound, FL., officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Young & Prill Funeral Home, Stuart, FL. 1(561)223-9300.
Irene Margaret Thomas
Irene Margaret Thomas, 72, of Sandwich, IL., went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born December 30, 1928 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of LaVerne and Gladys (Olson) Abens. She married George B. Thomas January 5, 1963 in Somonauk, IL.
She was a member of Somonauk Baptist Church, where she was the Director of the Nursery and served 15 years in AWANA. Irene will be remembered by many people for her cake decorating and childcare. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Somonauk Baptist Church in Somonauk with the Pastor Scott D. Linnerud officiating. Burial will follow at West Big Rock Cemetery in Big Rock. Visitation will be Thursday, April 26, 2001 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Turner Funeral Home in Somonauk (815) 498-2363.
She is survived by her husband, George of Sandwich; one son, Bruce Alan (Linda) Thomas; two daughters, Susan Gail (Doug) Tetrick and Lorna Jo (Barry) Harless; ten grandchildren, Katherine, James, Grace, John Calvin and Augustine Tetrick, Amy Jo, Zachary and Sara Harless, Bethany and Alan Jefferson Thomas; five brothers, Richard (Nancy) Abens of Tucson, AZ., Arnold (Gladys) Abens of Aurora, William (Janice) Abens of Sandwich, John (Anita) Abens of Sandwich and George (Nancy)Abens of Earlville; five sisters, Jean (Dennis) Sorensen of Yorkville, Dorothy (Richard) Shermer of Sandwich, Karen (James) Leisure of Sandwich, Nancy Abens of Denver, CO. and Judy Bark of Sandwich. Irene is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, LaVerne "Pete" Abens; her brother-in-law, Roger Bark; and her niece, Janice Abens Hill.
Josue A. Valenciano
Josue A. Valenciano, 17, of Aurora passed away on Saturday, April 21, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital.
He was born on February 12, 1984, the son of Adrian and Margarita Valenciano. Josue attended East Aurora High School. He loved cars, sports, music, and working at his father's record store, Estrella Musical, in Aurora.
Survivors include: his parents, Adrian and Margarita Valenciano of Aurora; two brothers: Daniel and Emmanuel Valenciano, both of Aurora; his paternal grandmother, Ramona Carrillo of Aurora; his maternal grandmother, Alicia Esquivel of Aurora; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Josue was preceded in death by: his paternal grandfather, Antonio Valenciano, and his maternal grandfather, Lino Ochoa; and an uncle, Tony Valenciano.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Fr. Robert Willhite will officiate. Interment will take place in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. on Wednesday at The Healy Chapel. For further information, please call (630) 897-9291 or visit our website at.
G. LeRoy Weindorf
G. LeRoy Weindorf, 64, of North Aurora passed away after a brief battle with Lymphoma, Monday, April 23, 2001, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital.
He was born on September 6, 1936 in LaSalle, IL. LeRoy moved to Aurora in 1960. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and then got his Masters from Northern Illinois University. He retired from teaching in 1993, after 33 years in Geneva and Aurora schools. LeRoy was a member of the National Education Association, Illinois Education Association, past member of the Geneva Education Association and Fish and Fun Incorporated in McNabb, IL.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Piron) Weindorf of North Aurora; his children: Gregory (Julie) Weindorf of North Aurora, Susan (Mark) Bowman of St. Charles, Steven Weindorf of Atlanta, GA, Thomas (Theresa) Weindorf of North Aurora; six grandchildren: Lauren Corrigan, Erin Bowman, Justin Bowman, Alexandra Hollinger, Nicholas Weindorf, and Sophia Weindorf; four sisters: Carol (Charles) Mini of Peoria, Nancy Putnam (John) of Manlius, NY, Janice Weindorf of Chicago, and Holly Weindorf and Chuck Kessler of Northbrook.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loretta A. (Kopp) and G. LeRoy Weindorf.
Funeral from The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary will be Friday, April 27, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 10 a.m. Fr. Edward Gillespie will officiate with interment at River Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, April 26, 2001, from 3-8 p.m. with a liturgical wake service at 4:30 p.m. at The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St, Aurora (630) 898-8634.
Memorial contributions may be made in LeRoy's name to Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9026, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Rosann Weisse
Rosann Weisse, 79, of Aurora, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 at Provena Mercy Center Hospital. She was born July 11, 1921 in Jacksonville, Indiana.
Rosann enjoyed crocheting and made beautiful afghans for her family.
Survivors include her two sons, LeRoy C. (Marcia) Weisse, Jr., of Aurora and Dennis (Kathy) Weisse of Lake Forest, California; eight grandchildren: Perris Maggard f Aurora, Andrew Dickinson of Phoenix, Arizona, Tracy (David) Ward, Jason Weisse, Jeffrey (Nancy) Weisse and Krista Lee Dickinson, all of Aurora, and Trevor Weisse and Austin Weisse both of Lake Forest, California; three great-grandchildren: Nicole Maggard and Emily and Matthew Ward; her brother, Harry (Peggy) Hale of Kanarraville, Utah; and her sister Vee Wagner of Panama City, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy C. "Big Lee" Weisse in 1995; her daughter, Nancy Dickinson-Weisse; her parents, Harry B. and Alma V. Zuelke; and her brother, Tom Zuelke.
Rosann's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Charlene and Elmer, and all the other friends and neighbors at Assissi Homes of Downer Place, for all their love and care during her illness.
There will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held Friday, April 27, 2001. Rev. Gina Volpe will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by The Daleiden Lake St. Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. (630)898-8634.
Helen Ahlman
Helen Ahlman, 84 of Plano, IL., formerly of Glenview, IL., passed away on April 23, 2001 in Sandwich, IL. She was born to the late Andrew and Susana Rothenbech on February 28, 1917 in Chicago, IL.
She leaves behind her loving step-son James (Chris) Ahlman of Plano, IL.; her two sisters, Margaret Weber of WI. and Katheryn Rothenbech of Des Plaines, IL.; also three step-grand children; and one step-great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sexton; five brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday April 26, 2001 at 5:00 PM at the Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich, (815)786-6715, with the Reverend Bob Johnson officiant. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home prior to service. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, IL.
Robert C. "Bob" Challand
Robert C. "Bob" Challand, age 87, of Waterman, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at the Shabbona Health Care Center in Shabbona, Illinois.
Funeral Services for Mr. Challand will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday , April 28, 2001 at the Waterman United Methodist Church with Reverend Judy Hipple officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shabbona, Illinois. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Nash Nelson Chapel, 116 N. Birch St., in Waterman, Illinois. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes, Philip S. Nelson, Owner and Director, 815-264-3362 or 800-600-9994.
Donna Marie Polivka
Donna Marie Polivka, age 50, of Aurora died suddenly Monday, April 23, 2001 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mrs. Polivka was born February 16, 1951 in Mt. Greenwood (Cook County) IL. She was a former longtime resident of Lansing, IL. before moving to the Aurora area in 1995. She was employed by Hollinger Newspapers for the past six years and had previously worked for South Town Economist in Tinley Park. Donna enjoyed boating, especially in Starved Rock in Ottawa.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, George Polivka of Aurora; one daughter, Carol (Patrick) Morrane of Lansing, IL.; one son, Earl Shields of Lansing, IL.; her parents, Frank and Darlene Snow Karl of Chicago; and two brothers, John (Maureen) Karl of Downers Grove and Robert Karl of Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Karl.
Calling for Mrs. Polivka will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 So. Broadway (Route 25), Montgomery from 2:00-8:00 PM, where her Funeral Service will begin at 8:00 PM.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2001 11:30 AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
G. LeRoy Weindorf
G. LeRoy Weindorf, 64, of North Aurora passed away after a brief battle with Lymphoma, Monday, April 23, 2001, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital.
He was born on September 6, 1936 in LaSalle, IL. LeRoy moved to Aurora in 1960. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and then got his Masters from Northern Illinois University. He retired from teaching in 1993, after 33 years in Geneva and Aurora schools. LeRoy was a member of the National Education Association, Illinois Education Association, past member of the Geneva Education Association and Fish and Fun Incorporated in McNabb, IL.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Piron) Weindorf of North Aurora; his children: Gregory (Julie) Weindorf of North Aurora, Susan (Mark) Bowman of St. Charles, Steven Weindorf of Atlanta, GA, Thomas (Theresa) Weindorf of North Aurora; six grandchildren: Lauren Corrigan, Erin Bowman, Justin Bowman, Alexandra Hollinger, Nicholas Weindorf, and Sophia Weindorf; four sisters: Carol (Charles) Mini of Peoria, Nancy Putnam (John) of Manlius, NY, Janice Weindorf of Chicago, and Holly Weindorf and Chuck Kessler of Northbrook.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loretta A. (Kopp) and G. LeRoy Weindorf.
Funeral from The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary will be Friday, April 27, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 10 a.m. Fr. Edward Gillespie will officiate with interment at River Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, April 26, 2001, from 3-8 p.m. with a liturgical wake service at 4:30 p.m. at The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St, Aurora (630) 898-8634.
Memorial contributions may be made in LeRoy's name to Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9026, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Wallace Beardsley, Sr.
Wallace Beardsley, Sr., age 88, of Newark, IL passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2001, at 10 a.m. at The Sheridan Methodist Church, Sheridan, IL, Rev. Debbie Porter will officiate.
There will be no visitation. A complete obituary will be in next week's Aurora Beacon News. Arrangements by Burkhart Funeral Home, Sandwich, IL (815) 786-2165.
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.
Zillah E. Dashner
Zillah E. Dashner, 90, of Aurora passed away Friday, April 27, 2001 at Provena McAuley Manor. She was born June 2, 1910 in Saginaw, Michigan.
Zillah was known for her sense of humor and her wonderful optimism. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting afghans for family and friends who will always treasure them. Zillah loved to play cards with family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Joseph) Vivoli; four grandchildren, David (Kristin) Vivoli, Terri Smithey, Dan Vivoli, Ron (Jaqui) Vivoli; nine great-grandchildren, Chad Smithey, Amy Vivoli, Joe Vivoli, Danny Vivoli, Ryan Vivoli, Tony Vivoli, Alyssa Vivoli, Sarah Vivoli and Trevor Vivoli.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert; three sisters, Charlotte, Ruth and Gay Nell; two brothers, Warren and an infant brother.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 4:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN LAKE STREET MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Msgr. Edward S. Wright will officiate. Interment will be in Saginaw, Michigan.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 29, 2001 from 2:00 PM until the time of Service at 4:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN LAKE ST. MORTUARY, (630)898-8634.
Mitchell Kieres
Mitchell Kieres, 79, of Lakeview, AR, passed away on Wednesday, April 18 in Mountain Home, AR.
He was born in Chicago on September 13, 1921. He moved to Aurora in 1965 with his wife, Marilyn Kieres (Iverson), where they raised four children.
Mitchell had a long career as a salesman, and upon retirement, he continued to work part-time as a sales clerk at the Eagle Foods in Aurora.
In 1992, Mitchell and his wife, Marilyn, moved to Lakeview, AR, to enjoy their retirement.
Mitchell is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Marilyn; three sons, Michael A. Kieres and wife Frayda Morris, of Orlando, FL, Mark R. Kieres and wife, Tracy, of Aurora, and Gunnery Sgt. Christopher J. Kieres and wife, Lori, of Pacific Beach, CA; a daughter, Candice L. Miller and husband, John, of Aurora; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert T. Kieres and wife, Joyce, and Richard D. Kieres.
Mitchell will be greatly missed by family and friends.
