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Lillian K. Busch (nee Tyda)
Age 69. Loving mother of Connie Schriner, Carl (Christine ) III, Patricia (Paul) Maynard and Catherine (Daniel) Shea. Devoted grandmother of Stephen (Amy) Suarez, Alex Schriner, Stephanie Busch, Carl Busch IV and Taylor Shea. Fond great-grandmother of Rebecca, Kelly and Elizabeth Suarez. Dear sister of Joe Tyda. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired from Landis Plastics.
Funeral service Monday, 10AM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2-9PM.
Jacob Chmielewski
Age 88, of Lemont, August 1, 2002. born in Lemont, a lifelong resident. He was a retired furniture upholsterer.
Survived by his wife, Lucille, nee Szafranski; a son, Jim (Beverly) Chmielewski of Sauk Village, IL; a daughter, Diane (Roger) Lauritzen of Rockford; five grandchildren, Edward (Pamela) Chmielewski, Todd Chmielewski, Janet Lauritzen, Linda Lauritzen, and William Lauritzen; two great grandchildren, Ashley and Andrew Chmielewski; two brothers, Edmund (Jean) Chmielewski of Lemont and George Chmielewski of Romeoville; and a sister, Theresa Kulpinski of Lemont.
Preceded in death by a sister, Helen Chmielewski; and two brothers, Max and Stanley Chmielewski.
Visitation Sunday, 2-6 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Monday, August 5, 2002, 9:30 a.m. to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment parish cemetery.
MARKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
LEMONT
Mary C. Johnson (nee Hamilton)
Age 67. Wednesday July 31, 2002 at her home with family at her side.
Survived by 8 children Don (Sharon) Johnson of Troy, IL, Michael of Las Vegas, NV, John (Cyndi) Johnson of Joliet, Nancy Johnson of Rockdale, Sue Shetina of Morris, Eileen (Robert) Martin of Romeoville, Rodger Johnson of Joliet and Carl (Lori) Plainfield. 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One brother John Hamilton.
Preceded in death by parents John and Genevieve (Seeley) Hamilton and one sister Catherine Hamilton.
Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Graduated from St. Raymond's and St. Francis Academy. Retired from Silver Cross Hospital after 25 years. Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.
Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Tuesday August 6, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Bernard Catholic Church for mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd., Near Midland
Robert B. Kijowski "Tweety"
Age 59. died suddenly Wednesday, July 31, 2002. born in Joliet on August 11, 1942 and a lifetime resident. Graduate of Joliet Township High School. Retired from Electro-Motive in 1992 after over 30 years of service. An avid fisherman. Member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church.
Survived by his wife, Donna nee Hartley, (Zimmerman) Kijowski; four children, Karen (Paul) Kalbacher of Lakeland, FL, William (Dawn) Kijowski, Julie (David) Frazier and Jeffrey Kijowski all of Joliet; his father, Andrew Kijowski of Joliet; stepchildren, Daryl Zimmerman of St. Louis and Diane (Brian) Elis of Tampa, FL. Proud grandpa of Marie and Nicole; Kayla and Jana; Ian, Jarod and Caitlynn; and Gabriel. Brother of Eleanore Steffens, Edward (Carol) Kijowski and Lawrence Kijowski. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ruth An (nee Lenci); his mother, Justine (nee Benco) Kijowski.
Funeral services for Robert B. Kijowski will be Monday, August 5, 2002 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Ambrose Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Ss. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Peter James Klover
Age 95. Passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2002 in Hollywood, FL. born July 19, 1907 in Wesley Township in Will County.
Survived by his wife, Peggy of Hollywood, FL; two sons, James P. (Janet) Klover of Marseilles, IL and William J. (Margaret) Klover of Mandeville, LA; two daughters, Joan Benedict of Prosser, WA and Marilyn Tanner of Mandeville, LA; one sister, Mary Shives of Leesburg, FL; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four step children and 12 step-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (nee Van Duyne) 1980; wife, Mabel (nee Dotson) 1990; five brothers; two sisters, including Sr. DePaul, O.S.F. and five grandchildren.
Member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Leesburg, FL. Member of Building Trades Local Union #198 State of LA. Retired Management Maint. Crafts, Uniroyal Co. 1972.
Funeral services for Peter J. Klover will be Monday, August 5, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Rose Catholic Church, Wilmington for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Fund or the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Robert L. Rumple "Herbie"
Age 62, late of Lockport, Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. born in Joliet, life long Lockport resident. Employed by Lockport Police Department for 33 years, retiring in 1994. Member of Lockport Moose Lodge #1557 and life member of Illinois Police Association.
Preceded in death by his parents Ivan and Anna (Byrne) Rumple; one brother, James; two sisters, Janice Bistery and Lois Baldego.
Survived by one sister, Ann Marie Cromwell of Joliet; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Whitey and Carole Miller of Lockport; and their children, Sue (Greg) Bell, Diane (Stan) Nowicki and Bob (Lori) Miller.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Hospice or St. Dennis Building Fund would be appreciated. At Robert's request, cremation rites were accorded.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 9th, 6:00 p.m. at St. Dennis Church, Lockport. Receiving of relatives and friends will be held from 5:30 p.m. until time of Mass.
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME
1105 E. 9th St., Lockport
John E. Harris, "Baldy"
Age 78, a resident of Minooka, formerly of Plainfield, IL. Thursday, July 31, 2003 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. He was born in Plainfield on September 6, 1924, the son of Stanley and Cornelia Harris.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Ila Mae (nee Rudolf) of Minooka, his children John "Gene" (Sue) of Republic, MO, Sandy (Larry) Stenner of Stoughton, WI and Diane (fiance Joe Midlock) Welz of Joliet, his grandchildren Jenifer, Clint (Rachel), Anna, Jessica, Courtney and Blair, and his great-grandchildren Zachary, Payton, Alexandra, Baily and Savanah. Also survived by his brother Paul (Lu) Harris of Ottawa and his sister Evelyn (the late Don) Bohrer of Plainfield.
Preceded in death by his parents and his great-grandson Jakob.
John was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Pacific Theatre, a member of the Operating Engineers Local #150, Joliet for more than 45 years, and a lifelong member of Sharon United Methodist Church, Plainfield. His love of the outdoors, especially fishing, will be fondly remembered.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 2 until time of services at 3 p.m. in the funeral home with Reverend Douglas Booth officiating. A private family inurnment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to either the Sharon United Methodist Church - 216 West Lockport Street, Plainfield, 60544 OR the American Heart Association- 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 900, Chicago, 60604.
OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME
Corners of Rt. 59 & 30
Plainfield, Illinois 60544
Richard A. Markelz
Age 48. Passed away Thursday, July 31, 2003 at his residence with his family at his side.
Survived by two sons, Cody and Ryan Markelz and their mother Sally; mother Betty Markelz; one sister Dawn (Karl) Knoop and one brother Bill (Marianne) Markelz. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his father John W. Markelz.
Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Member of Carpenters Local #174 and the Deercreek Recreation Club. Richard was an avid outdoors man.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 4, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home with Rev. John Doyle officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd. near Midland
Irene E. Severson (nee McCabe)
Age 86. At rest Friday, August 1, 2003 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. born in Kinsman, IL and a resident of Joliet since 1946. A former self employed beautician. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the Paulites, Catholic Womens League and the Joliet Womens Club. Mrs. Severson enjoyed ceramics and was an avid bowler.
Surviving is her loving husband of 66 years, Emmett J. Severson of Joliet. Her daughter, Susan S. Roncone of Vista, CA. Her son, John E. (Lisa) Severson of Elwood. Eight grandchildren, Dr. Christopher (Dr. Tinou), Erik (Sheila), Jonathan, Alexander (Marisa) and Bridgette Roncone, Josh and Nick Martinez, Neil Severson. Two great grandchildren, Ella and Mia Roncone. Her brother, Floyd "Joe" (Nancy) McCabe of Pine Island, FL. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her infant daughter, Mary. Parents, John and Elva (Cushing) McCabe. Her brother, John Francis McCabe and her sister, Veronica Cleal.
Funeral services for Irene E. Severson will be Wednesday, August 6, 2003, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Gloria R. Anderson (nee Fairburn)
Age 79. Friday, July 30, 2004 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook. born July 24, 1925 in Joliet and a long time resident, formerly of Princenton, WI.
Survived by two sons, David (Helen) Anderson of Crest Hill and Dennis Anderson of Minooka; granddaughter, Melanie Sage of Wilmington; her stepbrother, Gerald Fairburn; and stepsister, Judy.
Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Anderson (Feb. 2004); one son, Daniel Anderson; her father, Samuel Fairburn; and her mother, Frances (nee Kaminski) Korst.
Private funeral services for Gloria R. Anderson were held on Monday, August 2, 2004 at Elmhurst Cemetery Chapel. NO VISITATION. Arrangements by:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
