Obituaries
IRENE BARTUNEK
Irene F. Bartunek, a resident of La Grange Park and a homemaker, died
Sun., March 6, in Lexington of Bloomingdale at the age of 91.
Survivors include one son, James (Lois) Bartunek; one daughter, Janet I.
(John) Arnold; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Bartunek; and her
parents, Anna and Michael Forest.
Visitation was held Wed., March 9, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, from the funeral home to St.
Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Interment was in Queen of
Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
PAULINE BESTWINA
Pauline A. Bestwina (nee Stuchly), age 93. Beloved wife of the late
Rudolph J. Cherished mother of Linda (Chuck) Walker, Bette (Mike) McCabe,
Rudolph F. (Angie), and the late David (Bobbie) Bestwina. Adoring
grandmother of 10 and
great grandmother of 17. Loving aunt and loyal friend to many.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, from Foran Funeral Home,
Summit to St. Joseph Church, Summit. Interment was in Resurrection
Cemetery, Justice. She was a member of Summit Senior Citizens and Des
Plaines Valley Senior Club.
ALDO BELLETTINI
Aldo Bellettini, a resident of Oswego, formerly of Summit and a retired
employee of Corn Products, died Sun., March 6, at the age of 90.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Isabella (nee Grava); three
children, Adrienne (Gino) Bellettini, Lucienne (Thomas) Barone and John
(Becky) Bellettini; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Visitation was held Wed., March 9, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, from the funeral
home to St. Blase Church, Summit. Interment was private.
ANNA MARIE CIZEWSKI
Anna Marie Cizewski (nee Ennina Maria Lovetere). Beloved wife of the late
Felix. Loving mother of Felix (Kathleen), Leonard (Cheryl) Robinson
Cizewski and Nena (Randy) Baird and the late Philip Cizewski. Dearest
grandmother of Eli and the late Aaron Cizewski-Robinson and Christopher
and Juan Smith. Fond sister of Philip (Rosemary) Lovetere and the late
Grace (Robert) Dapser. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Daniel the Prophet Church, Chicago. Interment was in St. Adalbert
Cemetery, Niles.
ADRIAN BORST
Adrian Borst, a resident of Justice and a field representative, died
Thurs., March 3, in Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn at the age of 81.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia (nee Feehan); two sons, Daniel (Jill)
and David; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many nieces and
nephews.
Visitation was held Sun., March 6, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Mon., March 7, at St. Fabian Church,
Bridgeview. Interment was private.
ELEANORE DALLIO
Eleanore M. Dallio, a resident of Summit and a retired administrative
assistant for Moraine Valley College, died Sat., March 5, in Edward
Hospital, Naperville at the age of 80.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Ficarrotta and
Christine (Walter) Marcis; 1 grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Dallio; three sisters,
Josephine Schrock, Genevieve Pedota and Stella Sendziak; and three
brothers, Joseph Burda, Chester Burda and Ted Oleskey.
Visitation and services were held Tues., March 8, at Damar-Kaminski
Funeral Home, Justice. Entombment was private.
DONNA FREMUTH
Donna L. Fremuth, a resident of Brookfield and a homemaker, died Mon.,
Feb. 28, in MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn at the age of 52.
Survivors include two sisters, Albina M. (Francisco) Rodriguez and Susan
(Kenneth) Sanford; 2 nephews and 3 nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Irene Fremuth.
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
ANTHONY GURICH
Anthony Gurich, a resident of Lyons, died Tues., March 1, in MacNeal
Hospital, Berwyn at the age of 45.
Survivors include his mother, Chris “Mrs. G.” (nee Andrzejewski); one
brother, Lou; one uncle, Ronald Andrzejewski; and 4 nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stan.
Visitation was held Tues., March 8, at Tower Home for Funerals, Lyons.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 9, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
VIOLA JANSKY
Viola A. Jansky, a resident of North Riverside and a trip coordinator for
a recreation department, died Tues., March 1, in La Grange Memorial
Hospital at the age of 82.
Survivors include one son, Steven (Debra) Jansky; one daughter, Susan M.
(Bob) Frampton; 6 grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Jeanne Sprzzirri.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jansky; and her parents,
Joseph and Anne Kacirek.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, from the funeral home to Mater
Christi Church, North Riverside followed by interment in Queen of Heaven
Cemetery, Hillside.
DOLORES KRONEWITTER
Dolores “Faye” Kronewitter (nee Drechen). Beloved wife of the late Mike
Kronewitter. Loving mother of William (Sharon) Smith and Julie (Nick)
Ozyuk. Dear grandmother of Edward (Dawn) Glapinski, Billy Smith, Lisa
Smith, and Kimberly Thomas. Great-Grandmother of Elizabeth Marie
Glapinski. Fond sister of John (Joyce) Drechen. Aunt of many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, at Foran Funeral Home, Summit.
Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.
SANTOS LIMON
Santos G. Limon born on August 6, 1916, age 94, passed away on March 3,
2011. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Socorro (nee Rivera).
Beloved father Max (Nicole), Frank (Gissella), Encarnacion, Christina
(Ebaristo) Meza, Rosemary Limon, Malinda (Ruben) Pulido, Anita (Edward)
Gutierrez, Grace (Bill) Schiro, and the late Juanita (Abraham) Huertas,
Joe Limon, James J. (Viena) Limon, Santos Limon Jr. and the twins Jose and
Carmen Limon. Grandfather of 23 and great-grandfather of many.
Funeral services were held Tues., March 8, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Gall Church, Chicago. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen
Park.
MIKE MAGNUS
Mike “Moth” Magnus, a former resident of Lyons and a partner at Righthand
Technologies Incorporated, died Wed., Feb. 23, in Resurrection Hospital,
Chicago at the age of 60.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila (nee Hoffman); one daughter, Holly
(James) Scianna); two sons, Capone and Jordan; two brothers, Carl and
David (Gina); one sister, Ruth Magnus; his step-mother, Madeline Magnus;
and 2 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mardene (nee Church).
Visitation and services were held Sat., Feb. 25, at Tower Home for
Funerals, Lyons.
RICHARD MATUSZAK
Richard A. Matuszak, 85, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Sofia;
loving father of Peter (Kathy); proud grandfather of Vicky (Brad) Prugar;
dear brother of Virginia Superczynski and the late Wanda Grygiel.
Visitation and services were held Wed., March 9, at Hallowell & James
Funeral Home, Countryside. An American Legion service will also be held,
time is pending. Interment was private.
ELEANOR NOWACZYK
Eleanor Nowaczyk (nee Garbauski). Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Sister
of the late Anna (the late Anthony) Astrowski, the late Julia (the late
Joseph) Wanagas, the late Albert (Mary Ann) Garbauski, the late Adella
(the late Raymond) Kmiec, and the late Edward (the late Margaret)
Garbauski. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Bruno Church, Chicago. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
ANTHONY PIZZO
Anthony N. Pizzo, Marine Veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Gilda
(nee Salvione). Loving Father of Mary Ann Pizzo, Father Anthony B. Pizzo
O.S.A., Pamela Pizzo, Robert Pizzo and Richard Pizzo. Dearest grandfather
of John (Leslie), Jim (Jenny), Jeff, Jennifer, Joe (Krista) McNichols,
Ashley, Danny and Adam Suntken. Great-grandfather of Hayley, Morgan, Jia,
Jordan, Brady, Kaylee, Richard, Mia and Leila. Fond Brother of Vito (Lena)
Pizzo, Brother-in-law of Jennie Salvione. Uncle of many Nieces and
Nephews.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 9, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St.Rene Goupil Church, Chicago. Entombment was in Queen of Heaven
Cemetery, Hillside.
KENNETH PEDERSEN JR.
Kenneth Charles Pedersen Jr., a resident of Lake Geneva, Wisc. and a
plumber, died Mon., Feb. 28, at South Suburban Hospital at the age of 48.
Survivors include his wife, Susan (nee Lindner); two children, Kasey and
John; his parents, Ken and Judy; three sisters, Karen (Ron) Urbanski, Sue
(Victor) Garcia and Cindi (Chuck) Fiandaca; his parents-in-law, Frank and
Judy Lindner; one sister-in-law, Marian Lindner; three brothers-in-law,
Frank (Joanne) Linder, David (Marsha) Lindner and Tom (Suzanne) Lindner;
two aunts, Judy (Chuck) Holloway and Lois Yelnick; one uncle Dick; and
many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at Steiner Funeral
Home, Lake Geneva followed by interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lake Geneva.
MATILDA PLEFKA
Matilda M. Plefka (nee Kovarovic), a homemaker, died Wed., March 2, in St.
James Hospital at the age of 88.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon (the late Robert); one son-in-law,
Dennis Michalak; 3 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one sister,
Evelyn McKenna; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; one daughter, Mary Anne
Michalak; and one sister, Joan Waidzulis.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at St. Catherine of Alexandria
Church, Oak Lawn followed by private interment. Arrangements were handled
by Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home, Justice.
LILLIAN RAPATA
Lillian A. Rapata, a resident of Northlake, formerly of La Grange Park and
secretary for Sears, died Tues., March 1, in Villa Scalabrini Home for the
Ages, Northlake at the age of 84.
Survivors include two daughters, Paula L. (Roy) Condotti and Lauren (John)
Krivis; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Rapata; her parents,
Joseph and Luisa Bevilacqua; two brothers, Joseph and Richard Bevilacqua;
and two sisters, Amelia Amonino and Elsie Drozdik.
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, at Villa Scalabrini Church,
Northlake followed by interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.
ANN RIEMENSPERGER
Ann J. Riemensperger, a resident of La Grange Park and an assembler for
Western Electric, died Wed., March 2, in La Grange Memorial Hospital at
the age of 96.
Survivors include one nephew, John J. Jursa; one niece, Beverly May; and
one great-nephew, Bryan May.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Riemensperger; her
parents, Frances and John Jursa; and two brothers, Rudolph and Joseph
Jursa.
Visitation was held Sun., March 6, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery, Hillside.
RUDY RODRIGUEZ
Rudy Rodriguez, age 62, retired Chicago Police Officer, Narcotics Unit
with more than 32 years of service. Cherished son of Rodolfo and Lucille.
Beloved step-father of Jose (Peewee) Bonilla. Loving brother of Anthony,
Richard, retired CPD (Violeta), Philip, Lulu (Sam) Bologna, Elyse, Barbara
Hart and the late Rita. Fond uncle of Erik, CPD, Fugitive Unit, Saul,
Jason, Rafael and Brittany; great uncle of Levi, Mariano and Nola. A
special nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dearest friend to Sylvia Bonilla
and a cherished friend to many.
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, from the funeral home
to St. Patricia Church, Hickory Hills. Interment was in Lithuanian
National Cemetery.
PANAGIOTIS SGOURIDIS
Panagiotis Sgouridis, a resident of Darien and the proprietor of a dry
cleaning business, died Wed., March 2, in Adventist Hinsdale Hospital at
the age of 72.
Survivors include his wife, Eleftheria (nee Evangelou); two sons, John
(Albana) and Don (Heather) Freida; one sibling, Tassos; and many nieces
and nephews.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services mass was Sat., March 5, at St. Basil Greek
Orthodox Church followed by interment in Bethania Cemetery, Justice.
MARY SIDLAUSKAS
Mary Sidlauskas, a resident of Brookfield and a punch press operator, died
Tues., March 1, in La Grange Memorial Hospital at the age of 96.
Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Trout and Anne Fantozzi; 2
grandchildren; 1 greta-grandchild; and one sister, Della Marcinkus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sidlauskas; and her
parents, Peter and Anna Zoper.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Lithuanian National Cemetery, Justice.
JOSEPH STEWART
Joseph A. Stewart, Navy veteran. Loving Husband of Jenevie (nee
Ramsfield). Dear father of Pat Stewart, Lynette Stewart and Sandy (Scott)
Percich. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Hayley and the late Lindsey. Fond
brother of the late George (Agnes) Stewart and the late Les (Clara)
Stewart. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Fabian Church, Bridgeview. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
JOSEPH SMALLWOOD
Joseph H. Smallwood, a resident of Bridgeview and a printer, died Mon.,
Feb. 28, in his home at the age of 68.
Survivors include his wife, Maureen; two sons, Greg and Joey (Lisa); one
daughter, Lisa (Ryan) Schnelter; 5 grandchildren; four brothers, Mike (the
late Maryann), Tommy (Nancy), Billy and Johnny (Nancy); and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Daniel; and four siblings, Pat,
Jimmy, Celeste and Sue.
Visitation was held Wed., March 2, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Thurs., March 3, at the funeral home
followed by interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth.
PENELOPE STRYKER
Penelope Stryker (nee Korkoneas), a resident of Lyons and a retired
secretary, died Fri., March 4, in Lexington Nursing Home at the age of 83.
Survivors include one daughter, Pam Stryker; one son, Scott Stryker; 2
grandchildren; two sisters, Diana (Theodore) Heliotes and Bertha (the late
Nicholas) Laskaris; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Wed., March 9, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Thurs., March 10, at Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox Church followed by interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
ANNA WALTA
Anna V. Walta (nee Knip). Beloved wife of the late Paul Walta. Loving
mother of William (Sue) Walta, Barbara (Terry) Bossaller, Robert (Pamela)
Walta and Karen (Miguel) Giron. Dear grandmother of 10 and
great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of the late Gerald Knip and Cornelia
Oelze. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, at Foran Funeral Home,
Summit. Interment was in Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery, Willow Springs.
ROBERT WILSON
Robert W. Wilson, a resident of Brookfield and an elevator repair
mechanic, died Wed., March 2, in his home at the age of 69.
Survivors include his wife, Valerie Wilson; one daughter, Laura (Eddy)
Hernandez; one son, David (Judy) Wilson; 2 grandchildren; and two
brothers, John (Marcy) and David (Mary) Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lorraine Wilson; and
one sister, Betty Wilson.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace.
MARCELLA WILD
Marcella V. Wild (nee Bailey). Beloved wife of Franklin. Loving mother of
James Wild. Dear sister-in-law of Charlotte Vix, Ellen Becker, Raymond,
Eugene, Bobby, Leo, and LeRoy Wild. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, at Foran Funeral Home, Summit.
Cremation was private.
JOSEPHINE ZUODAR
Josephine Marie Zuodar, a resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Westchester
and an accountant, died Wed., March 2, in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital at
the age of 92.
Survivors include her husband, Charles J. Zuodar; one son, Robert (Kathy)
Zuodar; and one sister-in-law, Stephanie Shum.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jennie Shum; and her
brother, Frank Shum.
Visitation was held Sun., March 6, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, from the funeral home to
Visitation Church, Elmhurst. Interment was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery,
Hillside.
Irene F. Bartunek, a resident of La Grange Park and a homemaker, died
Sun., March 6, in Lexington of Bloomingdale at the age of 91.
Survivors include one son, James (Lois) Bartunek; one daughter, Janet I.
(John) Arnold; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Bartunek; and her
parents, Anna and Michael Forest.
Visitation was held Wed., March 9, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, from the funeral home to St.
Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Interment was in Queen of
Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
PAULINE BESTWINA
Pauline A. Bestwina (nee Stuchly), age 93. Beloved wife of the late
Rudolph J. Cherished mother of Linda (Chuck) Walker, Bette (Mike) McCabe,
Rudolph F. (Angie), and the late David (Bobbie) Bestwina. Adoring
grandmother of 10 and
great grandmother of 17. Loving aunt and loyal friend to many.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, from Foran Funeral Home,
Summit to St. Joseph Church, Summit. Interment was in Resurrection
Cemetery, Justice. She was a member of Summit Senior Citizens and Des
Plaines Valley Senior Club.
ALDO BELLETTINI
Aldo Bellettini, a resident of Oswego, formerly of Summit and a retired
employee of Corn Products, died Sun., March 6, at the age of 90.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Isabella (nee Grava); three
children, Adrienne (Gino) Bellettini, Lucienne (Thomas) Barone and John
(Becky) Bellettini; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Visitation was held Wed., March 9, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, from the funeral
home to St. Blase Church, Summit. Interment was private.
ANNA MARIE CIZEWSKI
Anna Marie Cizewski (nee Ennina Maria Lovetere). Beloved wife of the late
Felix. Loving mother of Felix (Kathleen), Leonard (Cheryl) Robinson
Cizewski and Nena (Randy) Baird and the late Philip Cizewski. Dearest
grandmother of Eli and the late Aaron Cizewski-Robinson and Christopher
and Juan Smith. Fond sister of Philip (Rosemary) Lovetere and the late
Grace (Robert) Dapser. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Daniel the Prophet Church, Chicago. Interment was in St. Adalbert
Cemetery, Niles.
ADRIAN BORST
Adrian Borst, a resident of Justice and a field representative, died
Thurs., March 3, in Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn at the age of 81.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia (nee Feehan); two sons, Daniel (Jill)
and David; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many nieces and
nephews.
Visitation was held Sun., March 6, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Mon., March 7, at St. Fabian Church,
Bridgeview. Interment was private.
ELEANORE DALLIO
Eleanore M. Dallio, a resident of Summit and a retired administrative
assistant for Moraine Valley College, died Sat., March 5, in Edward
Hospital, Naperville at the age of 80.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Ficarrotta and
Christine (Walter) Marcis; 1 grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Dallio; three sisters,
Josephine Schrock, Genevieve Pedota and Stella Sendziak; and three
brothers, Joseph Burda, Chester Burda and Ted Oleskey.
Visitation and services were held Tues., March 8, at Damar-Kaminski
Funeral Home, Justice. Entombment was private.
DONNA FREMUTH
Donna L. Fremuth, a resident of Brookfield and a homemaker, died Mon.,
Feb. 28, in MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn at the age of 52.
Survivors include two sisters, Albina M. (Francisco) Rodriguez and Susan
(Kenneth) Sanford; 2 nephews and 3 nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Irene Fremuth.
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
ANTHONY GURICH
Anthony Gurich, a resident of Lyons, died Tues., March 1, in MacNeal
Hospital, Berwyn at the age of 45.
Survivors include his mother, Chris “Mrs. G.” (nee Andrzejewski); one
brother, Lou; one uncle, Ronald Andrzejewski; and 4 nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stan.
Visitation was held Tues., March 8, at Tower Home for Funerals, Lyons.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 9, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
VIOLA JANSKY
Viola A. Jansky, a resident of North Riverside and a trip coordinator for
a recreation department, died Tues., March 1, in La Grange Memorial
Hospital at the age of 82.
Survivors include one son, Steven (Debra) Jansky; one daughter, Susan M.
(Bob) Frampton; 6 grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Jeanne Sprzzirri.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jansky; and her parents,
Joseph and Anne Kacirek.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, from the funeral home to Mater
Christi Church, North Riverside followed by interment in Queen of Heaven
Cemetery, Hillside.
DOLORES KRONEWITTER
Dolores “Faye” Kronewitter (nee Drechen). Beloved wife of the late Mike
Kronewitter. Loving mother of William (Sharon) Smith and Julie (Nick)
Ozyuk. Dear grandmother of Edward (Dawn) Glapinski, Billy Smith, Lisa
Smith, and Kimberly Thomas. Great-Grandmother of Elizabeth Marie
Glapinski. Fond sister of John (Joyce) Drechen. Aunt of many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, at Foran Funeral Home, Summit.
Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.
SANTOS LIMON
Santos G. Limon born on August 6, 1916, age 94, passed away on March 3,
2011. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Socorro (nee Rivera).
Beloved father Max (Nicole), Frank (Gissella), Encarnacion, Christina
(Ebaristo) Meza, Rosemary Limon, Malinda (Ruben) Pulido, Anita (Edward)
Gutierrez, Grace (Bill) Schiro, and the late Juanita (Abraham) Huertas,
Joe Limon, James J. (Viena) Limon, Santos Limon Jr. and the twins Jose and
Carmen Limon. Grandfather of 23 and great-grandfather of many.
Funeral services were held Tues., March 8, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Gall Church, Chicago. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen
Park.
MIKE MAGNUS
Mike “Moth” Magnus, a former resident of Lyons and a partner at Righthand
Technologies Incorporated, died Wed., Feb. 23, in Resurrection Hospital,
Chicago at the age of 60.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila (nee Hoffman); one daughter, Holly
(James) Scianna); two sons, Capone and Jordan; two brothers, Carl and
David (Gina); one sister, Ruth Magnus; his step-mother, Madeline Magnus;
and 2 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mardene (nee Church).
Visitation and services were held Sat., Feb. 25, at Tower Home for
Funerals, Lyons.
RICHARD MATUSZAK
Richard A. Matuszak, 85, of Western Springs; beloved husband of Sofia;
loving father of Peter (Kathy); proud grandfather of Vicky (Brad) Prugar;
dear brother of Virginia Superczynski and the late Wanda Grygiel.
Visitation and services were held Wed., March 9, at Hallowell & James
Funeral Home, Countryside. An American Legion service will also be held,
time is pending. Interment was private.
ELEANOR NOWACZYK
Eleanor Nowaczyk (nee Garbauski). Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Sister
of the late Anna (the late Anthony) Astrowski, the late Julia (the late
Joseph) Wanagas, the late Albert (Mary Ann) Garbauski, the late Adella
(the late Raymond) Kmiec, and the late Edward (the late Margaret)
Garbauski. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Bruno Church, Chicago. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
ANTHONY PIZZO
Anthony N. Pizzo, Marine Veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Gilda
(nee Salvione). Loving Father of Mary Ann Pizzo, Father Anthony B. Pizzo
O.S.A., Pamela Pizzo, Robert Pizzo and Richard Pizzo. Dearest grandfather
of John (Leslie), Jim (Jenny), Jeff, Jennifer, Joe (Krista) McNichols,
Ashley, Danny and Adam Suntken. Great-grandfather of Hayley, Morgan, Jia,
Jordan, Brady, Kaylee, Richard, Mia and Leila. Fond Brother of Vito (Lena)
Pizzo, Brother-in-law of Jennie Salvione. Uncle of many Nieces and
Nephews.
Funeral services were held Wed., March 9, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St.Rene Goupil Church, Chicago. Entombment was in Queen of Heaven
Cemetery, Hillside.
KENNETH PEDERSEN JR.
Kenneth Charles Pedersen Jr., a resident of Lake Geneva, Wisc. and a
plumber, died Mon., Feb. 28, at South Suburban Hospital at the age of 48.
Survivors include his wife, Susan (nee Lindner); two children, Kasey and
John; his parents, Ken and Judy; three sisters, Karen (Ron) Urbanski, Sue
(Victor) Garcia and Cindi (Chuck) Fiandaca; his parents-in-law, Frank and
Judy Lindner; one sister-in-law, Marian Lindner; three brothers-in-law,
Frank (Joanne) Linder, David (Marsha) Lindner and Tom (Suzanne) Lindner;
two aunts, Judy (Chuck) Holloway and Lois Yelnick; one uncle Dick; and
many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at Steiner Funeral
Home, Lake Geneva followed by interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lake Geneva.
MATILDA PLEFKA
Matilda M. Plefka (nee Kovarovic), a homemaker, died Wed., March 2, in St.
James Hospital at the age of 88.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon (the late Robert); one son-in-law,
Dennis Michalak; 3 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one sister,
Evelyn McKenna; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; one daughter, Mary Anne
Michalak; and one sister, Joan Waidzulis.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at St. Catherine of Alexandria
Church, Oak Lawn followed by private interment. Arrangements were handled
by Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home, Justice.
LILLIAN RAPATA
Lillian A. Rapata, a resident of Northlake, formerly of La Grange Park and
secretary for Sears, died Tues., March 1, in Villa Scalabrini Home for the
Ages, Northlake at the age of 84.
Survivors include two daughters, Paula L. (Roy) Condotti and Lauren (John)
Krivis; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Rapata; her parents,
Joseph and Luisa Bevilacqua; two brothers, Joseph and Richard Bevilacqua;
and two sisters, Amelia Amonino and Elsie Drozdik.
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, at Villa Scalabrini Church,
Northlake followed by interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.
ANN RIEMENSPERGER
Ann J. Riemensperger, a resident of La Grange Park and an assembler for
Western Electric, died Wed., March 2, in La Grange Memorial Hospital at
the age of 96.
Survivors include one nephew, John J. Jursa; one niece, Beverly May; and
one great-nephew, Bryan May.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Riemensperger; her
parents, Frances and John Jursa; and two brothers, Rudolph and Joseph
Jursa.
Visitation was held Sun., March 6, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery, Hillside.
RUDY RODRIGUEZ
Rudy Rodriguez, age 62, retired Chicago Police Officer, Narcotics Unit
with more than 32 years of service. Cherished son of Rodolfo and Lucille.
Beloved step-father of Jose (Peewee) Bonilla. Loving brother of Anthony,
Richard, retired CPD (Violeta), Philip, Lulu (Sam) Bologna, Elyse, Barbara
Hart and the late Rita. Fond uncle of Erik, CPD, Fugitive Unit, Saul,
Jason, Rafael and Brittany; great uncle of Levi, Mariano and Nola. A
special nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dearest friend to Sylvia Bonilla
and a cherished friend to many.
Visitation was held Thurs., March 3, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Fri., March 4, from the funeral home
to St. Patricia Church, Hickory Hills. Interment was in Lithuanian
National Cemetery.
PANAGIOTIS SGOURIDIS
Panagiotis Sgouridis, a resident of Darien and the proprietor of a dry
cleaning business, died Wed., March 2, in Adventist Hinsdale Hospital at
the age of 72.
Survivors include his wife, Eleftheria (nee Evangelou); two sons, John
(Albana) and Don (Heather) Freida; one sibling, Tassos; and many nieces
and nephews.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services mass was Sat., March 5, at St. Basil Greek
Orthodox Church followed by interment in Bethania Cemetery, Justice.
MARY SIDLAUSKAS
Mary Sidlauskas, a resident of Brookfield and a punch press operator, died
Tues., March 1, in La Grange Memorial Hospital at the age of 96.
Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Trout and Anne Fantozzi; 2
grandchildren; 1 greta-grandchild; and one sister, Della Marcinkus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sidlauskas; and her
parents, Peter and Anna Zoper.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Lithuanian National Cemetery, Justice.
JOSEPH STEWART
Joseph A. Stewart, Navy veteran. Loving Husband of Jenevie (nee
Ramsfield). Dear father of Pat Stewart, Lynette Stewart and Sandy (Scott)
Percich. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Hayley and the late Lindsey. Fond
brother of the late George (Agnes) Stewart and the late Les (Clara)
Stewart. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, from Foran Funeral Home, Summit
to St. Fabian Church, Bridgeview. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery,
Justice.
JOSEPH SMALLWOOD
Joseph H. Smallwood, a resident of Bridgeview and a printer, died Mon.,
Feb. 28, in his home at the age of 68.
Survivors include his wife, Maureen; two sons, Greg and Joey (Lisa); one
daughter, Lisa (Ryan) Schnelter; 5 grandchildren; four brothers, Mike (the
late Maryann), Tommy (Nancy), Billy and Johnny (Nancy); and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Daniel; and four siblings, Pat,
Jimmy, Celeste and Sue.
Visitation was held Wed., March 2, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral services were held Thurs., March 3, at the funeral home
followed by interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth.
PENELOPE STRYKER
Penelope Stryker (nee Korkoneas), a resident of Lyons and a retired
secretary, died Fri., March 4, in Lexington Nursing Home at the age of 83.
Survivors include one daughter, Pam Stryker; one son, Scott Stryker; 2
grandchildren; two sisters, Diana (Theodore) Heliotes and Bertha (the late
Nicholas) Laskaris; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Wed., March 9, at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home,
Justice. Funeral mass was held Thurs., March 10, at Holy Cross Greek
Orthodox Church followed by interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
ANNA WALTA
Anna V. Walta (nee Knip). Beloved wife of the late Paul Walta. Loving
mother of William (Sue) Walta, Barbara (Terry) Bossaller, Robert (Pamela)
Walta and Karen (Miguel) Giron. Dear grandmother of 10 and
great-grandmother of 8. Fond sister of the late Gerald Knip and Cornelia
Oelze. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thurs., March 10, at Foran Funeral Home,
Summit. Interment was in Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery, Willow Springs.
ROBERT WILSON
Robert W. Wilson, a resident of Brookfield and an elevator repair
mechanic, died Wed., March 2, in his home at the age of 69.
Survivors include his wife, Valerie Wilson; one daughter, Laura (Eddy)
Hernandez; one son, David (Judy) Wilson; 2 grandchildren; and two
brothers, John (Marcy) and David (Mary) Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lorraine Wilson; and
one sister, Betty Wilson.
Visitation was held Fri., March 4, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Sat., March 5, at the funeral home followed by
interment in Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace.
MARCELLA WILD
Marcella V. Wild (nee Bailey). Beloved wife of Franklin. Loving mother of
James Wild. Dear sister-in-law of Charlotte Vix, Ellen Becker, Raymond,
Eugene, Bobby, Leo, and LeRoy Wild. Aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, at Foran Funeral Home, Summit.
Cremation was private.
JOSEPHINE ZUODAR
Josephine Marie Zuodar, a resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Westchester
and an accountant, died Wed., March 2, in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital at
the age of 92.
Survivors include her husband, Charles J. Zuodar; one son, Robert (Kathy)
Zuodar; and one sister-in-law, Stephanie Shum.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jennie Shum; and her
brother, Frank Shum.
Visitation was held Sun., March 6, at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Brookfield.
Funeral services were held Mon., March 7, from the funeral home to
Visitation Church, Elmhurst. Interment was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery,
Hillside.