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WALTER GALL
Of Morton Grove
Walter Gall died Jan. 10 at the age of 81. He was born May 21, 1924 in Chicago. A World War II and Army veteran, Mr. Gall made his living as a plant superintendent. Visitation took place at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles, followed by a funeral at St. Isaac Jogues Church and St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Mr. Gall was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club and the American Legion. Preceding Mr. Gall in death were brother John (Irene) and brother-in-law Joseph (the late Stephanie) Marcichow. His wife of 56 years, Virginia (nee Marcichow) survives, as do brother Stanley (the late Lillian), brother-in-law Edward (Mary) and sister-in-law Sophie (the late Andrew).
JAMES WALDON GUNDERSON
Reported In Mt. Prospect
James Waldon Gunderson passed away Jan. 24 after a long career in the newspaper business. He was born Dec. 5, 1933 in Colfax, Wi. Mr. Gunderson served as sports editor at the Daily Cardinal on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a journalism degree. He worked as a sports editor, columnist, editorial page editor, production coordinator, production manager, general manager and publisher at a number of papers. He reported in Mt. Prospect, in addition to Colfax, Madison LaCrosse and Chippewa Falls, Wi.; Ottumwa, Ia.; Punta Gorda and Englewood, Fl.; and Sturgis, Mi. Mr. Gunderson was preceded in death by parents Gilbert and Josephine and brother A. Duane. Surviving are wife Joyce Allene; son Thomas James; daughter Mary Joyce Switzer; son-in-law James Russell Switzer; and daughter-in-law Yvonne Faith Gunderson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in honor of James Gunderson with a note designating it for alzheimer's research to Suzanne Baker, Director of Development/Neurology, Emory University, 1841 Clifton Road, NE/Suite 212, Atlanta, Ga. 30329.
FRANCES S. HARRY
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral Mass for Frances S. Harry (nee Brush), 75, of Rolling Meadows was held Saturday (Feb. 4) in St. Colette Church, 3900 Meadow Dr., in Rolling Meadows at 10 a.m. Interment was private. Arrangements were by Meadows Funeral Home. Born in Chicago and a long-time resident of Rolling Meadows, she died Jan. 31 at her home. She had worked in food service for Rolling Meadows High School for over 20 years. Surviving are children Jacquelin (Eric) Wedell and Douglas (Frances) Harry; grandchildren Katlin, Christopher Wedell, Rosamarie and Dominic Harry. She was proceeded in death by her husband Allan and her sister, Grace Finedore.
SOPHIE HOGLE
Age 90
Sophie Hogle of Rolling Meadows passed away Feb. 2 at her home. She was born Feb. 24, 1915 in Chicago. preceded in death by sister Genevieve Shakon, Mrs. Hogle is survived by husband Harold; children Sandra (Steve) Gevurtz and Steve (Jeanette) Hogle; grandchildren Mathew, Tesia, Nicholas, Raina and Steven Hogel and Daniel Gevrutz; sisters Dorothy Ross, Harriet Amundsen and Irene Clark; and brother John (Alice) Shakon. Services were held Tuesday at Meadows Funeral Home and Memory Gardens.
ADAM JAMES JOHNSON
Of Mt. Prospect
A memorial Mass for Adam James Johnson, 23, of Mt. Prospect, took place Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. at St. Edna Church in Arlington Hts. Visitation took place Friday, Feb. 3, 3 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home. Born on July 9, 1982, Mr. Johnson was a member of the Prospect Hts Fire Protection District. He graduated from Prospect High School in 2000, and attended Harper College to study fire science training. He was a member of the Kick'n Fitness Martial Arts Club. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, Jan. 31. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his grandfather Roger Ullman; and grandmother Wanda Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by his parents James and Nanci; brother Kyle; sister Kelly; grandparents Jean Ernsting, Roy Johnson; uncles Roger Ullman, Jack Johnson; aunt Jill (Roy) Grauer; longtime girlfriend Melissa Geisler; and many cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prospect Hts Fire Protection District, 10 E. Camp McDonald Rd., Prospect Hts, IL, 60070 or to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Burn Camp, P.O. Box 911, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.
LOIS A. LINDQUIST
Of Palatine
Lois A. Lindquist (nee Barr) died Jan. 26 at the age of 72. Her life was celebrated with services at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home and Memory Gardens cemetery. An active member of the American Legion, Mrs. Lindquist passed away just five days short of her 73rd birthday. Preceding her in death were husband Oscar and son Todd. Survivors are sons Carl (Nannette), Oscar and Eric; sisters Carol (Spiro) Pappaspiro and Marcia Barr; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 4100 Madison, Suite 3, Hillsdale, Il. 60162.
JOSEPHINE LO CASCIO
Of Niles
A funeral service for Josephine Lo Cascio took place on Jan. 21 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Interment was at River Valley Memorial cemetery in West Dundee. Visitation was on Jan. 20 at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Mrs. Lo Cascio was born on worked as a homemaker and died in Niles on Jan. 17. She was preceded in death by her husband Alex. She is survived by her children Thomas (Ginger), Virginia (Nick) Vavouliotis, Daniel (Debbie) and Vincent (Paula), and her grandchildren Dean, Evie, Aleka, Mary, Jo Anna, Monica, Sam, Stacy, Lilly, and Cenza, and a great-grandchild Niki. She was also the dear sister, aunt, and friend to many. Funeral arrangements were made by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home.
VIRGINIA MCKULSKI
Age 92
Virginia McKulski passed away Jan. 27 at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care. The Morton Grove resident was celebrated with services at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, St. John Brebeuf Church and Maryhill cemetery. Mrs. McKulski was preceded in death by parents Isador and Theodora (nee Olszewski) Potrzuski and husband George McKulski Sr. Survivors are son George (Carol) and grandchildren Mark and Kristen McKulski and Pamela (John) DiGioia. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Skokie.
JOSEPH MERENDINO
Of Niles
A funeral service for Joseph Merendino, 44, took place on Jan. 7 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Interment was at Queen of Heaven cemetery in Hillside. Visitation was Jan. 6 at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Merendino was born on Oct. 31, 1961 in Chicago. He was a salesman and died at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge on Jan. 2. He was the father of Leander and stepfather of Maggie, the brother of Annamarie (Jim) Macanowicz, Diana (James) Bartelsen, Annette (Gillis) Howard, and Joyce (Joe) Becker. He was also the beloved son of Bernard (Rose) and the late Orabella, dear nephew of Gino (Mary) Merendino, and uncle and friend to many.
HILDEGARDE MICHAELS
Gifted Crafter
A celebration of life funeral service for Hildegarde (Hildy) Martha Michaels, 76, a 46-year-old resident of Elk Grove, was held Feb. 4 in Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Elk Grove Village. Arrangements were by Grove Memorial Chapel. A family member said she was a gifted knitter, craftsperson, and baker, and inspired many generations of cooks. ³She was a gentle soul who taught us unconditional love, ² the relative said. ³We miss her and will remember her always.² Surviving are her husband, Robert; children Barbara, Keith, Scott, Sandy, and Robin; and grandchildren Erica, Bruk, Jessica, Ashly, Justin, Michael, Sarah, Glen, and Camilla, and great grand-daughter Hannah.
GILBERT MOORE
Of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Gilbert Moore, 85, of Park Ridge was celebrated Feb. 2 in St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment followed in All Saints cemetery. Arrangements were by Cooney Funeral Home. A native of Clynish Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland, he died Jan. 30. Mr. Moore was a long-time member and volunteer at the Irish American Heritage Center and the Shamrock American Club. Surviving are his widow, Annabella (nee McMonagle); children Patricia (James) Fluhler, Maureen Tarara, Kathleen (Edward) Nyczaj and Coleen (Gary) Barbanera; brother to Michael Joseph, James, John Thomas (Sheila), Vincent, William, Frank and Bernard; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 4; brother-in-law to Mary McMonagle, Margaret (the late Jack) Heffernan; uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his brother Edward (Sarah) and brother-in-law William (Ruth). Memorials are requested to the Shamrock American Club, (847) 685-1002.
AMY VINCENT
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Amy Vincent, 82, took place privately. She was born on Aug. 23, 1923 in Hoboken, NJ. She died on Jan. 30 at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Hts. Mrs. Vincent was preceded in death by her brother Norman Dorsett and her son Edd Houser. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, H.J. ³Vince² Vincent, and his three children, Pat Maxwell, Dr. Michael Vincent, and Kathy Deckhut. Also her daughter-in-law Jackie Houser, grandson E.J. Houser, and great-grandsons Doug and Edd Houser. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association.
DONNA RUTH BETTEN
Age 55
Donna Ruth Betten, who had worked for many years at Wheels in Des Plaines, passed away July 4 at her Round Lake Beach home. She was 55 years old. Mrs. Betten loved all animals especially dogs and had an extensive doll collection. She also enjoyed opera, theater and movies. Mrs. Betten was preceded in death by parents Ruth Grothendieck and Donald Betten and brother Bryan Betten. She is survived by husband Timothy Lucido; brother Kenneth (Dawn); and close family member Samson. Visitation took place at Meadows Funeral Home. Interment is at Irving Park cemetery in Chicago.
BETTY E. BLANCHARD
42 Years In Elk Grove
Betty E. Blanchard, a 42-year resident of Elk Grove Village and a native of Sioux Falls, S.D., died July 8 at Manor Care Nursing Center. She was 80 years of age. Mrs. Blanchard worked for 17 years in administration at the Elk Grove Library. She was preceded in death by sister Donna Acker. George W. Blanchard, her husband of 46 years, survives, along with daughters Cindy L. (Michael) Mach and Catherine L. (Stephen) Benjamin and grandchildren Stephanie, Mark, Ashley, Alex, Emily, Abbigail and Nick. Services were held Tuesday at Grove Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society.
HARRIET CZAJKA
Seamstress
A funeral Mass for Harriet Czajka, 97, was celebrated July 6 in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. A native of Chicago who worked as a seamstress in an apparel store, she died July 2 in Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Hts. Surviving are children Estelle Czajka of Arlington Hts., Janina (Leon) Pospieszny, Aniela (the late Joseph) Razny, siblings Geneviewe (the late Joseph) Pekala, Stella (the late Jan), Cygielski, Sophie (the late Edward) Iwanski, Albin (the late Evelyn) Wcislo, and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wojciech; sons Bronislaw (the late Jozefa), and Eugene (Mary); brothers William (the late Lottie) Wcislo, and Czeslaw (the late Bozena) Wcislo; and a sister, Irene (the late Joseph) Tylka. Memorials are requested to the National Kidney Foundation.
MAUREEN A. FARRELL
Chicago Resident
Maureen A. Farrell, 54, passed away July 4, leaving surviving daughter Angela and granddaughter Dylan. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary, and preceded in death by a nephew, George. Ms. Farrell is survived by her brother, John (Janet); her sister, Nancy (Larry) Cote; and Kathy (Jim). She is also survived by nieces Jennifer, Jenny, Jaime, Julie, Carrie, Andrea, Valerie, and nephew Brian. Visitation was on July 7 at the Cooney Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted July 9 at St. Tarcissus Church, and interment was at All Saints cemetery. For additional information, contact the Cooney Funeral Home at (847) 685-1002
JEAN "BOOPY'' GALLADORA
Of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Jean Œ'Boopy'' Galladora nee Odishoo, 73, took place on Monday, July 10, at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Entombment was at Elmwood cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation was Sunday, July 9, at Nelson Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Galladora was a 33-year resident of Park Ridge. She died on Friday, July 7. She is survived by Mike, her husband of 53 years, her children Nancy (George) Diryawish, Michelle (Ed) McCluskey, Michael (Patricia) and John (Greg), her eight grandchildren, her one great-grandchild, her sisters Lillian, Dorothy and Doris, and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice are appreciated. Nelson Funeral Home made funeral arrangements.
FREDRICK P. GERNENZ
Age 83
Fredrick P. Gernenz, a 50-year resident of Des Plaines, passed away July 8. The 83-year-old will be celebrated with a service tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines, followed by entombment at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Lemont. Mr. Gernenz fought with the U.S. Army in World War II and made his living working maintenance for United Airlines for over 21 years. He was a member of Local 1487. Preceding him in death are wife Vernell (nee Greenfield) and siblings William (Betty) Gernenz, Eleanor (the late Carl) Rockrohr, Lorriene (the late Andrew) Kozora, Helen (the late Bert) Cloney, Marie (the late James) Hurley and Lenore (the late William) Jean. Mr. Gernenz is survived by wife Dorothy L. (nee Babenderde); stepson Terry Klotz; stepdaughters Kay (James) Giaverth and Betty (Ted) Roediger; five step-grandchildren; sister Janet (Raymond) Phillips; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation begins today at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to Good Shepard Church, Parking Lot Fund, 1177 Howard Ave., Des Plaines, 60018.
CHESTER HAJDUK
WWII Veteran
A funeral Mass for Chester Hajduk, 87, took place on Saturday, July 8, at St. Mary of the Woods Church. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery. Visitation was Friday, July 7 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Hajduk was born on July 21, 1918 in Chicago. He was past commander of Norwood Zurek AMVETS Post 36, past president of the Northwest Builders Association, past president of the Niles Men's Senior Club, and a member of the Fr. Ryan K.O.C. Council in Chicago, the Model Engineer's Association of Illinois, the Illinois Live Steamers Chicago Society, and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni. He worked in the construction industry and died on Wednesday, July 5, at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. His wife Columbia Hajduk, his parents John and Mary (nee Srebro Hajduk), his grandchild Hunter Hajduk, and his brother John Hajduk preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Cary (Donna) Hajduk, Carol (John) Teschky, Christine (Robert) Hager, Craig (Lynn) Hajduk, and Cindy Hajduk, his grandchildren John IV (Claudia) Teschky, Scott (Michelle) Teschky, Pamela (Howard III) Franzen, Amy (Brian) Ahern, Chad (Tracy) Hager, Christopher Hajduk, Kyle Hajduk, April Hajduk (Ali Zaimi), and Darcy Hajduk. His great-grandchildren Emma, Jaden, Howard IV, Brady, Collin, Alex, and Taylor, his brother Thaddeus Hajduk, and many nieces and nephews also survive him.
