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Dorothy J. O'Connor
Age 77, died Monday, July 29, 2002, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. She is survived by four daughters: Anice (Harvey) Spier of Channahon, Margaret Chellino of Manhattan, Patricia (Robert) Edwards of Manhattan, and Kathleen O'Connor of San Antonio, TX; one son, Charles (Trish) O'Connor of Crest Hill; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ron (Char) Bruggeman of Morton, IL and Bob Bruggeman of Manhattan.
Preceded in death by her parents, George and Laura Beasley Bruggeman; her husband, Charles O'Connor; a grandson, Timothy Chelino; a sister, Nora Harmon; and a brother, George Bruggeman.
Dorothy worked for several years at the Joliet Arsenal, during WW II. She was a dedicated member of the Manhattan American Legion Post 935, for 42 years, serving as the Women's Auxiliary President for over 20 years.
Funeral service for Dorothy J. O'Connor will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2002, from the Forsythe Funeral Chapel, 320 Eastern Ave., Manhattan, to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 235 W. North Street, Manhattan, 10 a.m. mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials to the Manhattan American Legion would be most appreciated. Visitation Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
FORSYTHE FUNERAL CHAPEL
320 Eastern Ave., Manhattan
Emma D. Sinkular (nee Phillips)
Age 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Long time resident of the Joliet Area. Member of St. John the Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Sinkular; her son, Donald D. Sinkular; her parents, Henry and Thora (nee Lindholm) Phillips; and her brothers: George, Albert and Lawrence Phillips.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rita (Robert) Marquardt, Sr., Raymond (Jane) Sinkular, Anna Mae (late Francis) Sinkular, Lorraine (late Raymond) Rink, Beverly (late James) Sinkular, Katherine (late Frank) Hnetkovski, and Eleanor (Ben) McQuerry; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Westwood Memorial Chapel on Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. Fr. Medard Buvala presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St. at Essington Rd.
Hermina Wason "Herky" (nee Michalak)
Age 77. Passed away suddenly Monday, July 29, 2002. born July 5, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, she was raised here in Joliet and has lived here most of her life. Member of the Senior Citizens Association.
Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Samuel G. Wason; two sisters, Mary Grzetich and Ann Minor; one brother, Joe Magercak.
Loving mother of Sam (Karen) Wason of Noblesville, IN, Jim (Theow) Wason of Minot, N.D., Jerry (Toni) Wason of Momence, Doug (Faye) Wason of Channahon, Arthur (Judy) Wason of Northlake and Jayne (Bernard) Haake of Joliet. Grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of two. Also survived by two brothers, Steve Michalak and John Magercak; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Hermina Wason will be Friday, August 2, 2002 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Eleanor Bachert (Stelter)
Age 85, Monday, July 30, 2001 at her home in New Lenox.
Survived by one daughter, Donna (Roger) Rogde; two sons, Richard (Yvonne) Bachert, David (Connie) Bachert; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Ruth (Rev. Luther) Schwartzkopf; one brother, Donald (Nellie) Stelter.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, living in New Lenox since 1984. Employed by Sears at 62nd and Western Ave., Chicago, for ten years. Member of Peace Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bachert (1972); and her parents, Bernard and Bertha Stelter.
Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Cedar at Francis Roads, Thursday, 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Services will be announced in Thursday paper. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery South, Worth, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Peace Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated.
KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Cedar at Francis Rds.
Joe Eddie Crayton
Age 66, received his wings on Monday July 30, 2001 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. He was born on March 21, 1935 in Indianola, MS. to the late Isiah Crayton and Alton Garrette. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters, and one son.
Joe was employed at General Refinery Brickyard and Wurlington Organ. He was then employed with Joliet Mass Transit Bus Service where he retired after 25 years in 1990. He was a member of Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Elder Autry Perry Sr. where he was faithful until his health failed.
He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Juanita Crayton, Laura (Mark) Allen and April Ramsey; two sons, Mark (Kim) Crayton and David (Martha) Crayton; 18 grandchildren; a sister, Ann Clay; two brothers, Robert "Tex" Harvell and Maurice Dunnigan; ex-wife and friend, Clara Graham and Opal Boozer. Two godsons, Will Terry, Micheal Barber Jr.; two goddaughters, Darlene, Dikki Barber; five sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law. Best friends, Ulish Moore Jr., Elder Clyde Moore, and Clarence Dace. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Services will be held Thursday August 2, 2001 at 8 p.m. at the Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C., 16 S. Union St. Elder Autry Perry Sr. officiating. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and 7 p.m. at the church. Interment Friday 10 a.m. at the Elmhurst Cemetery.
MINOR-MORRIS FUNERAL HOME
112 RICHARDS ST.
A. Kevin Donlan
Died July 31, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL, born September 24, 1921 in Chicago, IL. Ten year resident of Plainfield and formerly of Wheaton. Retired teacher and principal in District 87 Hillside Berkeley from 1955 to 1987. Former Big 10 Basketball and Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Official. Recipient of the I.H.S.A. Distinguish Service Award; Il Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame; Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame; Central Officials Assoc. Hall of Fame; and St. Ignatius College Prep. Alumni Medal.
Beloved husband of Martha (nee Hollmann) and the late Marie (nee Case). Loving father of Kevin (Barbara), Mary Lou (James) Woods, Karen (Denis) McCauley, Therese, Maureen (Paul) Breen, Mark, Missy (Michael) Carbery, Marcey (Peter) Futris, Thomas (Gail), Michelle (Stephen) Spratt and the late James Donlan. Devoted grandfather of 16. Fond brother of the late Rev. James and Thomas Donlan.
Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton (1 blk E. of Naperville Rd.). Visitation Friday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. ath the Cathedral of St. Raymond's, 604 N. Raynor Ave. Joliet. Interment private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions to St. Ignatius College Prep. 1076 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 appreciated. Funeral info: (630)668-0016
WILLIAMS-KAMPP FUNERAL HOME
430 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton
Stephen G. Grohar
Age 88, Sunday, July 29, 2001 at his residence.
Survived by three children Mary Ellen (Hugh) Murray of St. Louis, MO, Bill (June) Grohar of Bloomfield Hills, MI and Tom Grohar of Joliet. Three grandchildren, Sharon, Patrick & Stephine Grohar of Bloomfield Hills, MI. One sister Josephine Stimac. Numerous nieces & nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Patricia (Donovan) Grohar. Parents John & Mary (Glad) Grohar. Six brothers & sisters Joseph Grohar, Mary Schmitz, Anton Grohar, George Grohar, Evelyn Greenan & John Grohar.
Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Graduated from Lockport Twp. High School, University of Illinois (Phi Mu Delta Fraternity) & DePaul University. Stephen taught school at Fairmont & Washington. He was the Principal of the Rockdale Schools, F.E. Marsh & Sheridan. W.W. II Navy Veteran, Chief Petty Officer at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Patrick Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-7 p.m. BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd., Near Midland
Kevin J. Hauge
Age 18, of rural Morris, IL, died early Monday morning, July 30, 2001 from injuries he received in an auto accident.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday, August 3, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris, IL. Burial will be in the West Lisbon Cemetery where Military Services will be conducted by the G. Battery ADA. The Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at the Fruland Funeral Home in Morris, IL from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
He was born on August 6, 1982 in Joliet, IL and was the son of Jeffrey and Judith (Chinderle) Hauge. He graduated from the Newark High School with the Class of 2000. He was presently attending the Joliet Junior College. He was a Private First Class in the Marseiles National Guard and also working as a Recruiter. He graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina with high honors in October 2000.
He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Judith Hauge of rural Morris, IL; two sisters, Kristi Anne Hauge of rural Morris, IL, Katie Elizabeth Hauge of rural Morris, IL; maternal grandmother, Betty Chinderle of Joliet, IL; paternal grandparents, Vernon and Myrtle Hauge of rural Morris, IL; three aunts, Karen Jean Lowry, Plainfield, IL, Jill (Mike) Morris of Yorkville, IL, Teresa (Dave) Drier of Yorkville, IL; his girlfriend, Christina Batt of Newark, IL; ten cousins, Jennifer (Tom) Stumo, Scott Lowry, Jacquelyn Lowry, Chris Morris, Josh Morris, Shannah Morris, Sarah Morris, Alex Drier and Dana Drier. Many dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Frank Chinderle.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris, the IHSA Umpiring Assoc. He enjoyed playing baseball, and was an avid Cub fan.
FRULAND FUNERAL HOME
121 W. Jefferson St., Morris
Carl Elmer Lindgren
age 85, died peacefully at home to join his wife in heaven on July 21, 2001.
Preceded in death by his mother Ida, Father Emil, by his wife Rachael Lucille (Nordenberg) Lindgren (1996), and sisters Hilda & Myrtle Lindgren, Esther Krause, Ethel Waite, Edith Keefer, Florence Longanecker and brother Reynold.
The best father in the world is survived by daughters Kaye L. Lindgren, Charlene R. Lindgren and future son in law, Ernie Anderson, retired Air Force Officer/pilot. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Carl was a retired artist and commercial illustrator. Lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, attended the Christian Youth Center's Thursday Morning Bible Study. Lived in Joliet, Rockford, and Wheaton area. Worked at Scripture Press, Gospel Light and Amerock.
Graduated Joliet Township Class of 1934, was a member of the Joliet Township High School Band.
Thanks to Joliet Area Community Hospice. An abundant amount of thanks and appreciation go to Sherry Lindstrom and her Sheltie Tip, Director of Lend a Hand Ministries. Memorials to the Christian Youth Center, P.O. Box 2454, Joliet, IL 60434-2454. A Memorial Service will be held at Church of Rock Run, 714 Bethel Drive, Joliet, on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 2:00pm.
KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Cedar at Francis Rds.
Jeronimo J. Ortega, Jr.
Passed away suddenly at Silver Cross Hospital Sunday, July 29, 2001. Age 51 years.
Survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol Ortega (Nee Kombol); seven children, Deborah (Ernest) Rodrigues of Greeley, CO, Victoria Moffett of Joliet, Stephen (Karen) Parker of Channahon, Jacqueline Parker, Julie Ortega, Geraldine Hughs and Jeronimo J. Ortega III, all of Joliet; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar Ortega of Joliet and Armondo Fidencio Ortega of Ft. Worth, TX; four sisters, Oliva Ortega, Olga Reyes, Juanita Ortega, and Velma Alvarado, all of Ft. Worth, TX.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jeronimo J. and Juana Ortega; also, two brothers in infancy.
Jeronimo was an operator with the City of Joliet Sewage Treatment Plant for 29 years. Veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Army. Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing and watching baseball with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Friday, August 3 at 9:30 AM to St. Bernard Catholic Church at 10:00 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
CARLSON-HOLMQUIST-SAYLES FUNERAL HOME
2320 Black Rd.
