ZABELLE ABEZETIAN Park Ridgean
A funeral service for Zabelle Abezetian (nee Simonian), long-time resident of Park Ridge, was held July 22 in St. Gregory Armenian Church, Chicago. Interment
followed in Town of Maine Cemetery. She died July 19 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Arrangements were by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Park Ridge. Surviving are her husband, Martin, to whom she was married for 54 years; children Gregory (Denise), and Garrick (Diane); grandchildren Marty, Elizabeth, Jessica and Allison; siblings Gladys Simonian, Raffe (Ferryl) Simonian, and Judith (John) Wittmus. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret (Dr. William) Gorman. Memorials are requested to the St. Gregory Armenian Church, 6700 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, for its building fund.
SAMUEL ROBERT "BUD" WILLEUMIER Longtime Park Ridge Resident
A funeral service for Samuel Robert "Bud" Willeumier, 92, of Park Ridge, was held July 22 at the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge. Interment
followed in Ridgewood Cemetery. Mr. Willeumier was a longtime resident of Park Ridge and the former owner of Park Ridge Auto Parts. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his son, Robert C.; his granddaughter, Kristen Willeumier; and his former daughter-in-law, Barbara Willeumier. Ryan-Parke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ELEANORE A. TON Retail worker
A funeral service for Eleanore A. Ton, 79, of Prospect Heights, was held on Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m., at St. Alphonsus Church. Interment
took place at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. Visitation was held Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrich's Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Born in Evanston on Sept. 14, 1924, Mrs. Ton worked at Carson Pirie Scott in Randhurst for 18 years. Mrs. Ton passed away July 21 at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Ton was preceded in death by her husband Roger. Mrs. Ton is survived by her siblings Margaret Snelten, Lambert Hillebrand; children George (Kathy) Melvage, Suzanne (Gerry) Genser, Dana (Jennifer) Ton, Donna (Ray) Jenks; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
RITA H. FONTAINE Formerly of Norwood Park
A funeral mass for Rita H. Fontaine, 89, formerly of Norwood Park, was celebrated July 21 in St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment
followed in All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements were by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Park Ridge. She died July 19 in Resurrection Life Center. Surviving are two sons, Eugene J. (Mary Pat), formerly of Park Ridge, and Thomas E. (Deborah) of Park Ridge; grandchildren Christine (John Gucer), Matthew, Marc, and Rachel; great-grandchldren Emily and Evan; and a sister, Loretto (Fillmore) Batow.
EDWARD W. KORTMAN Husband and Father
A funeral service for Edward W. Kortman, 89, of Belvidere, was held on Thursday, July 22, 11:30 a.m., at Cumberland Chapels in Norridge. Interment
took place at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst. Visitation took place Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Born in Chicago on Apr. 9, 1915, Mr. Kortman is a former resident of Rosemont. Mr. Kortman passed away July 20 in Biltmore Rehab and Nursing Center. Mr. Kortman was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice; and sons Donald W. (Sandra) and Edward P. Mr. Kortman is survived by his daughter Patricia (Dave) Vistine; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
JAMES LEVATO Jeweler, Musician
A funeral Mass for James N. Levato, 91, of Elk Grove Village, was celebrated Tuesday, July 27 at St. Julian Church in Elk Grove Village. Interment
was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Born in Magisano, Italy, Mr. Levato passed away peacefully at home with his family on Sunday, July 25. He immigrated to Chicago when he was nine years old. Mr. Levato learned watch repair and jewelry making from his older brother, and later became an instructor at the Chicago Institute of Watch Making. He was the former owner of Harrison Jewelers on the west side of Chicago, and later worked with jewelry at Marshall Fields. Mr. Levato was also an accomplished violinist and mandolinist, having played at Chicago Symphony Hall at the age of 14. At 16 years, he played with the WGN Radio String Ensemble. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus of Berwyn, the Sons of Italy Fraternal Organization and the Shiela Ray Senior Center of Elk Grove Village. He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Antoinette; and his siblings, Rosario and Mary Kulakowski. Mr. Levato is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty (nee Gerardi); daughter, Annette E. (Richard) Cassettari; grandchildren, Christopher J. (Janet), Rick P.; great-grandson, Dominic J.; and his many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village.
JOSEPH BAUER Veteran
A private funeral service was held for Joseph J. Bauer, 91, of Niles. Bauer, who was born Nov. 4, 1912 and died July 20, 2004. His body will be donated to science. He worked as the display manager for the downtown Marshall Fields store. Arrangements by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He is survived by his sister, Henrietta Hanson and many nieces and nephews.
LAVERNE EDITH VOLTZ Former Longtime Glenview Resident
A graveside funeral service for LaVerne Edith Voltz (nee Dewes), 81, of Northbrook, formerly of Glenview, was held July 24, at Ridgewood Cemetery. Burial took place at the cemetery. Born Aug. 19, 1922, in Chicago, Mrs. Voltz lived most of her life in Glenview and then Northbrook. Both the Voltz and Dewes families were part of the early history of Glenview and Northbrook. She passed away July 22, in Glenview. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mildred Dewes; and her son, Rocky Voltz. Mrs. Voltz is survived by her daughters, Pamela and Patricia Voltz; her daughter-in-law, Joanne Voltz Reisener; her grandchildren, Karen (Jason), Daniel (Carrie), Katy (Jeff), Peter and Paul; her great-grandchildren, Amanda, Benjamin, Charlie, Serena, Bailey, William, Daniel and Sammy. Memorials may be made to ENH Hospice, 5215 Old Orchard Rd., Suite 200, Skokie, IL 60077.
MAXIMILIAN WOLSKI Of Niles
A funeral service for Maximilian Wolski, 88, of Niles, was held on Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m., at St. Hyacinth Church. Interment
took place at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation took place Friday, July 23 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Born in Poland on July 1, 1916, Mr. Wolski worked as a welder in the steel industry. Mr. Wolski passed away July 21 at Regency Nursing Home. Mr. Wolski is survived by his wife Genevieve; and sister-in-law Virginia Feret.
LOUIS A. BERGMANN, JR. Glenview Resident
A funeral service for Louis A. Bergmann Jr., 57, of Glenview, was held July 27 at N.H. Scott and Hebblethwaite Funeral Home. Burial was private. Visitation took place before the service. Born Apr. 20, 1947, in Chicago, Mr. Bergmann passed away July 21, in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his wife, Laila Bergmann (nee Tarazi); his children, Louis A. Bergmann III and Gina Bergmann; his step-children, Kristen, Shannon and Lauren Carrol; his grandchildren, Christopher and Mark Bergmann; his siblings, James Bergmann and Sharon Higgins; along with several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
MARY RYNDAK Chicago Resident, 49
Mass was celebrated for Mary Ryndak, 49, of Chicago at Immaculate Conception Church July 22. Interment
in Maryhill Cemetery. Survivors inlcude her husband, Steven; siblings, Thomas (Teresa), Joan (Gary) Wencel, William (Cynthia), Jerry (Jill). She was preceded in death by her sibling, Patrick and her parents Thomas and Bernice Kehoe.
DOROTHY H. SAEWERT Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Dorothy H. Saewert, 101, of Park Ridge, will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m., at St. Luke Church in Park Ridge. Interment
will take place at the Town of Maine Cemetery. Visitation took place Tuesday, July 27, at Cooney Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Born on December 11, 1902, Mrs. Saewert died on July 24, 2004. Mrs. Saewert is preceded in death by her husband Charles. Mrs. Saewert is survived by sons George (Lillian), Norman W. (Donna); daughter Shirley Trafton; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
ECHO BRINGER Elk Grove Village
Services were held for Echo Bringer, 65, of Elk Grove Village Monday at Grove Memorial Chapel. Mrs Bringer passed away October 7, 2004 in Resurrection Medical Center. Survivors include her husband James; children, Kenneth and Heather (Dino) Skapyak; brother, Jeffrey Lenz; sisters, Fay Lenz and Joy (Bob) Herman; and grandchild Dina Marie Skapyak. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
JULIANA F. ZAREMBA Elk Grove Homemaker
A funeral mass for Juliana F. Zaremba, 70, an 18-year resident of Elk Grove Village, was celebrated Oct. 11 in Queen of the Rosary Church. Burial followed in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Arrangements were by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove. A native of Phillips, Wisconsin, she died Oct. 6 in her home. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Anthony; sons Joseph J. (Arlene), James A. and John F. (Amy); grandchildren Bryan, Kevin, Rusty, Rhys, Alexis, Remington, and Anthony; and siblings August Spacek, Joseph (Helen), Frank (Pepi), John (Alice), Steve, Ann (John) Smolak, and Marie (Dan) Jarmolinski. She was preceded in death by a brother, George, and a sister, Betty Guenther.
TERRENCE ROGUS Pharmacist
A funeral mass for Terrence Rogus, 57, of Wheeling, was celebrated Sept. 28, at St. Catherine Laboure. Interment
in Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation took place Sept. 27, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home. Born Dec. 13, 1946, in Chicago, Mr. Rogus worked as a pharmacist. He passed away Sept. 24, in Wheeling. Mr. Rogus is survived by his children, John, James and Robert Rogus; his grandchild, Peyton; his brother, Tim Rogus; and his parents, John and Marie Rogus.
ANN ZDUNEK Resident of St. Joseph's
A funeral mass for Ann Zdunek, 90, of Chicago, was celebrated Oct. 1, at St. Joseph Nursing Home. Interment
in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation took place Oct. 1, at the nursing home. Born Oct. 5, 1913, in Chicago, Ms. Zdunek worked as a secretary for a financial company. She passed away Sept. 28, at St. Joseph Nursing Home. Ms. Zdunek is preceded in death by her brother, Andrew F. (Mary) Zdunek; and her parents, Andrew and Catherine (nee Kowalczyk). She is survived by her siblings, Walter (late Irene), John (Lorraine), Joseph, Mary (Joseph) Wilken, Stanley and Edward; as well as her nieces and nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews.
PEARL BAILEY A Beautician
A funeral service for Pearl Bailey, 93, of Schaumburg, was held Sept. 25, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Interment
in Bethlehem Cemetery in Springfield, Kent. Visitation took place Sept. 25, at the funeral home. Born Dec. 9, 1920, in Springfield, Kent., Ms. Pearl worked as a beautician at a beauty shop. She passed away Sept. 21, at Alexian Brothers Hospital. Ms. Pearl is preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Bailey; her sister, Irene Burns and her niece, Shirley. She is survived by her sister, Hazel (late Frank) Willard and her nephew, William.
JACK H. HARRIS Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Jack H. Harris, 73, of Elk Grove Village, took place Friday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment
took place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation took place Friday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m., at Grove Memorial Chapel. Born in Flint, Mich., Mr. Harris worked as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and was a member of the American Legion Post 216. He was named Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year in 1998, and was also named Special Olympics Family of the Year. Mr. Harris died Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Alexian Brothers Hospice House. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife Janet; sons Michael (Debbie), David (Mary Beth), Chuck, Alan, Jody (Kathryn); daughter Karen (Leo Charles) Wise; sister Sandra; and nine grandchildren.
RICHARD J. CWIK World War II Vet
A funeral service for Richard J. Cwik, 87, of Elk Grove Village, was held Saturday, Oct. 9 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment
was in River Valley Memorial Gardens. A 48-year resident of Elk Grove Village, Mr. Cwik passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired accountant, having worked for Merkle Korff Industries of Des Plaines. He was a member of the Elk Grove Lyons Club, the Shiela Ray Senior Center, and the Fox Run Golf League. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty Ann (nee Harding); loving daughters, Pamela B. (Ronald) Garlisch and Penny A. (Bill) Magana; and his cherished grandchildren, Tracy (Dan) Kenning, and David and Beth Magana.
PETER BOS Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Peter Bos, 88, of Mt. Prospect, took place Monday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment
took place at Memory Gardens. Visitation took place Sunday, Oct. 10, 3 to 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home. Born in the Netherlands on Jan. 20, 1916, Mr. Bos worked for the Dean Milk Company in Franklin Park for over 25 years. Mr. Bos died Oct. 8 at Oakton Pavillion. Mr. Bos is preceded in death by his wife Catherine; and brother Jan Bos. Mr. Bos is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughters Ruth Bos, Elaine (Eldred) Hudson; sons John (Susan) Bos, Peter (Diana) Bos Jr.; sister, Wietske Bierma; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
NANCY GULBRANSEN Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Nancy Gulbransen, 50, of Des Plaines, took place Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. at River Woods Chapels. Interment
took place Thursday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation took place Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. at River Woods Funeral Chapels. Born in Bensenville on May 29, 1954, Mrs. Gulbransen was raised in Bensenville and worked in the wholesale and retail sales industries. She married Jim Gulbransen and moved to Apple Valley, Minn. She also lived many of her adult years in Elmhurst before moving to Minnesota. Mrs. Gulbransen died Friday, Oct. 1 in St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Gulbransen is preceded in death by her son David. Mrs. Gulbransen is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Mallorie, Heather, Allyson, Brent; grandson, Jackson; and 10 brothers and sisters.
