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RAYMOND D. KAPOLNEK
Of Elk Grove Village

A funeral Mass for Raymond D. Kapolnek, took place on Monday, Jan. 22, at Queen of the Rosary Church. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery in Niles. Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 21, at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Mr. Kapolnek was born in Chicago. He worked for BancGroup Mortgage and died at home on Jan. 18, 2007. His brother George (Mary) Kapolnek preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Stephanie D. nee Ward; his daughters Debbie (Tim) Butler and Peggy (Blair) Nuccio; his brothers Jim (Mary Ann), Dick (Barbara), Bob (Jackie), Tom (Diane), David (Gretchen) and Don (Bonnie); his sisters Maryann (Jack) Cerney, Sue (Walter) Bronson, Karen (Don) Neustadt, Joyce (John) Furtkamp and Joan (Howard) Henneman; his grandchildren Alecia, Kyle Butler, Brooke and Nicholas Nuccio; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Brain Tumor Assoc. or Vitas Hospice are appreciated.

ANNE KAPUSCINSKI
of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Anne B. Kapuscinski was held on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Ms. Kapuscinski was born on May 27, 1918 in Chicago. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Ms. Kapuscinski worked in the entertainment field as a ventriloquist. She was survived by her niece Susan (Kenneth) Cwick and great-niece Tracy Cwick. Ms. Kapuscinski was preceded in death by her mother Angela Kapuscinski (nee Szymkowski), father John Kapuscinski, and sister Lillian (late Chester) May.

PETER KEARNEY
of Arlington Heights

A funeral service for Peter J. Kearney, 95, was held on Monday, Jan. 22, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church. Mr. Kearney was born on Jan. 17, 1912. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Northwest Community Hospital. He worked as an accountant for Ceco Steel Company for over 40 years. Mr. Kearney was survived by his wife Charlotte (nee Frankowiak), and children Patrick (Diane), Michael, Robert (Deborah), Thomas (Linda), and Lorraine (Robert) Meach. He was also survived by nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mr. Kearney was preceded in death by his brothers John, Will, Tom, and Jim, and his sister Mary Kearney. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

NOBLE KUECKER
Of Des Plaines WWII Army Veteran

A funeral service for Noble Kuecker, 83, of Des Plaines, was held on Saturday, Jan. 20 at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mr. Kuecker was born in Arlington Heights. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a resident of Des Plaines since 1937. He died on Jan. 17, 2007 in Park Ridge. He is preceded in death by his brother Emmett and Arnold (Mae) Kuecker. He is survived by his wife Frances E., children Frances E. (Mark) Schuweiler and Crystal D. Kuecker (Doug Shutts), brother Woodrow (late Willie Mae), and grandchildren Crystal and Catherine Shutts. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lee Manor, Attn.: Director of Nursing, 1301 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL, 60016 in his name. Funeral arrangements by G.L. Hills Funeral Home.

CHARLES W. LITTLE SR.
Formerly of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Charles W. "Chuck" Little Sr., 62, of Kenosha, formerly of Des Plaines, was held on Thursday, Jan. 18 at Oehler Funeral Home with Deacon John F. Lorbach presiding. Visitation also took place on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment was private. Mr. Little was born on June 1, 1944 in Chicago. He was a driver for Lee Auto Parts in Des Plaines for seven years and worked 23 years as a custodian for Maine West High School. He loved to play the Lotto, watch game shows and see the Salmon jump off the shores of Lake Michigan. He was a 61 year resident of Des Plaines. He died on Jan. 16, 2007 at Libertyville Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his daughter Tammie A. Little and brother Kenneth Little. Mr. Little is survived by his wife Elizabeth A. "Betty", daughter Lora M. (Charles) Bryniarski, son Charles W. Little Jr., grandchildren Kaitlyn, Max, Emelye, and Jillian, and brother Leonard. In lieu of flowers, please donate blood through Life Source.

THADDEUS R. MARCYAN
Marine and Air Force Veteran

A funeral service for Thaddeus R. "Ted" Marcyan, 81, was held on Saturday, Dec. 30 at Our Lady of The Brook Church. Visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 29 at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery. Mr. Marcyan was born in Chicago in 1925. He worked as a traffic engineer for the City of Chicago in the 50's and 60's and was a engineer for the Illinois Commerce Commission and national executive utilities engineer for Montgomery Ward and Co. In the mid 70's, he was appointed to the Northbrook Illinois Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. He finished his career as program manager for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps V-12 program during WWII and was later a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. His interests included archeology, genealogy, astronomy, carpentry, woodworking, and electronics. Mr. Marcyan is survived by his wife Helen N., children Carlton (Ana) and Christopher, grandchildren Maggie, Colt and Baron and sister Sophie Pietras.

CAROL JEAN MEUSE
of Arlington Heights

A funeral service for Carol Jean Meuse, 77, of Arlington Heights, is pending. Ms. Meuse was born on Feb. 27, 1929 in Evanston. She worked as a secretary for a real estate company. She was the care giver to her best friend and husband. She died on Jan. 22, 2007 at Northwest Community Hospital. Ms. Meuse is survived by her husband Joseph, children Michael and Richard (Marsha) Corbett, grandchildren Megan and Erin Corbett, and sister Marilynn (Bruce) Arnoux. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Visually Impaired Support Group at Wheeling Township, 1635 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, 60004. Funeral arrangements by Meadows Funeral Home.

LAWRENCE A. PISCHKE
Of Des Plaines WWII Army Veteran

A funeral service for Lawrence A. Pishchke, 82, of Des Plaines took place Tuesday, Jan. 23, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Hts. Mr. Pischke, a World War II Army Veteran, was born in Chicago. He worked for Illinois Tool Works for 43 years and lived in Des Plaines for 53. He passed away in Park Ridge on Friday, Jan. 19. He is preceded in death by his loving daughter Laurene. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Laverne (nee Eggert) Pischke, his loving sons Scott (Mary Ann) Pischke and Alan Pischke, his dearest siblings Martin (Rose) Pischke, Norbert (Betty) Pischke, Marlis (George) Pleickhardt, Robert (Corrine) Pischke, Rose Marie (the late Frank) Bigden, Dorothy (Earl) Kelly, Donald Pischke, Art (Beverly) Pischke, Ray (Sorrell) Pischke, and Audrey (Daniel) Kwiatkowski, his dearest brother-in-law Harold (Martha) Eggert, Ruth (the late Leroy) Moranz, and Elaine (Einar) Swanson. He was loving grandfather to Daniel and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name appreciated to Christ Church, 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines, Ill.

ALICE RAUSCHERT
Of Park Ridge

A funeral service for Alice Rauschert nee Russ, 92, took place on Thursday, Jan. 18, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was at R1idgewood cemetery. Visitation was on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the funeral home. Mrs. Rauschert died on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. Her husband Robert W. preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Carolyn, Donald (Mary), Eileen (Howard) Johnson and Fred (Melissa); her grandchildren John, Robert, Peter, Tim, Julianna, Patrick, Robert, Kris, Michael, Nicholas, Lisa and Joe; and her 11 great-grandchildren.

CHARLES REHAYEM
Of Mt. Prospect

A funeral service for Charles Rehayem, 82, was held on Thursday, Jan. 18, at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Lombard. Ther interment was at the Queen of Heaven cemetery. Mr. Rehayem was born on Oct. 1, 1924, and died on Jan. 16. He worked as a computer programmer in the airline business. Mr. Rehayem was survived by his beloved wife Helene A., children Raymond Rehayem and Jeanne Harman, grandchildren Cassidy and Emma, nephews Roger, Roby (Ruth), and John (Chris), niece Julie (Bruce), and Godchild Kristy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Church at 950 N. Grace St.

DOROTHY ROUX

A funeral service for Dorothy Roux, 87, was held on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Des Plaines. Visitation took place Wednesday at the Olson-Burke/Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center in Chicago. Interment will be at Maryhill cemetery in Niles. Ms. Roux is preceded in death by her husband Neal. She is survived by her sons Phil (Cheryl) and Steve (Elaine), grandchildren Jason, Renee (Paul) Moreno, Sean, Neal, and Paul and great-grandchild Austin. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association.

SIGMUND RUBINKOWSKI
Of Rolling Meadows Veteran of World War II

A funeral service for Sigmund Rubinkowski, 84, was held on Monday, Jan. 22, at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Chicago. Mr. Rubinkowski was born on Feb. 9, 1922 in Chicago. He died Thursday, Jan. 18, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. He was a model maker and supervisor for Tele Type Corp. for many years. He was also a World War II veteran, serving in the navy, as well as a member of the American Legion Post 923. Mr. Rubinkowski was a member of the St. Colette Church, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, and the Telephone Pioneer. He collected money for the start of Northwest Community Hospital. He was survived by his wife Lee Rubinkowski (nee Zak), children Conrad (Kathryn), Adrienne, Greg, and Gerard (Katy), and grandchildren Leo, Mark, Hope, and Zak. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Association, Alzheimers Foundation, or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are appreciated.

MATTHEW W. SLOWIK
of Des Plaines First Lt. in U.S. Army

A funeral procession for Matthew W. Slowik, 85, of Des Plaines took place Monday, Jan. 22, from Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles to St. Hyacinth Church for Mass. Visitation was Sunday. Mr. Slowik was born July 27, 1921 in Chicago. He attended DePaul and Loyola universities. For four years beginning in 1942 he was First Lieutenant in the United States Army (24th Div.). During his tenure in the military, he earned four battle stars and a cornucopia of other service and victory medals. He served faithfully from 1942 to 1952. He entered politics in 1952, joining the 35th Ward Regular Republican Organization as precinct captain. He held elected positions in the 35th ward throughout most of the 1960's, and was elected Delegate to the Republican National Convention at Chicago in 1960 and at Miami in 1968. He was also candidate or active member in copious Republican organizations. From the 1950's until the 1980's he balanced his political career with a successful entrepreneurial and business career. He was owner and partner of Slowik Realty and Slowik Family Restaurant and Banquet Hall, and also served as Director of Parkview Savings and Loan Assn. He was appointed in 1956 as Assistant Superintendent of the Illinois Women's and Children's Div. Dept. of Labor. He was an appointed investigator for the Illinois Dept. of Registration and Education until he retired in 1983. Mr. Slowik was active in a number of fraternal and civic organizations, including AmVets, Knights of Columbus, Polish-American Political League and Businessmen's Club, Who's Who in the Midwest, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, and Boy Scouts of America. The lifelong White Sox fan passed away Friday, Jan. 18. He is preceded in death by his beloved brothers John (Agnes) Slowik and William (Frances) Slowik. He is survived by his loving nieces Theresa (Donald) Blasi, Mary (Louis) Gonzales, Claudia (Jerry) Giannini, Agnes (Steven) Hipwell, and Vincent, his dear grand niece Holli Hipwell, Victoria Giannini, Joseph Blasi, and Scott Hipwell, and dear friends Jennie Siedlecki and Lukasz Kaczmarski.

LUCILLE R. SUGHERO
Of Schaumburg

A funeral service for Lucille R. Sughero nee Macaluso, 88, took place on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Interment was at St. Joseph cemetery in River Grove. Visitation preceded the service. Mrs. Sughero was born in Chicago. She died on Jan. 19, 2007 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. Her husband Andrew and her son Joseph preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters Antoinette (Michael) Bert, Susan (Garland) Wooldridge and Cecilia (Joseph) Krug and her grandchildren Marc, Daniel, April, Sarah and Kristin.

BETTY L. TARZIAN
of Palatine

A funeral service for Betty L. Tarzian, 58, was held Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. Mass was at Holy Family Parish. Interment will be at St. Mary cemetery in McHenry. Ms. Tarzian was born in Evanston. She died on Jan. 19, 2007 in McHenry. She is survived by her children Wendy, Joseph (Kelly) and Stephen (Heidi), grandchildren Jacqueline, Marissa and Paige Tarzian, siblings Joan Groneman, Diane (Richard) Powers, Carl (Joan) Favaro, Rosemary (Don) Mete and Stephanie (William) Brennan and many nieces and nephews.

SAMUEL THOMPSON
Of Des Plaines Veteran of World War II

A memorial service for Samuel R. Thompson, 83, was held on Thursday, Dec. 28, at Oehlers Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mr. Thompson was borin on Dec. 15, 1923 in Ohio. He died on Friday, Dec. 22, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He came to Chicago at the age of 25 after serving in World War II. He worked as a cook at the Sugar Bowl under the restaurant's original owners. Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his wife Virginia "Ruth" (nee Hallgrimson). He was survived by his children Patricia (Joe) Giallombardo, Samuel Thompson, Ruth (Jerry) Shugart, and his grandchildren Amanda and Joseph Giallombardo. He will also be missed by many friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, C/O Kate McEnaney, in Skokie, are appreciated.

EUGENE T. BERENDT
Formerly of Palatine

A funeral service for Eugene T. Berendt, 78, of Inverness, formerly of Palatine, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at St. Theresa Church. Visitation will be on Thursday, Jan. 18 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Entombment will be at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mr. Berendt was born on Feb. 2, 1928 in Hammond, Ind. He died on Jan. 13, 2007 in Inverness, Ill. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley E. Mr. Berendt is survived by his children Randy (Darlene), Darrell (Linda), Cheryl (Russ) Christensen, Theresa (Matthew) Jester and Michael Berendt, grandchildren Jeff (Shelley), Jacki (T.J.), Katie (Cory), Amy (Jake), Jenny (Luke) and Joey, great-grandchildren Hannah, Abby, Natalie, Chase and Chloe, sister Joan Broholm, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60601.

BYRON G. CHUMLEY
of Elk Grove Korean War veteran

A funeral service for Byron G. Chumley, 76, of Elk Grove Village, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be at the time of the service. Mr. Chumley was born in Edwardsville, Ill. He graduated from California Polytechnic College and was a retired, 32 year Shell Oil Co. supervisor. He was Korean War Veteran in the Air Force and a resident of Elk Grove for 22 years. He died on Jan. 1, 2007 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Christa, daughters Annette (Mark) Smith, Carol (Jerry) Martini, Astrid (Michael) Dowrey, and Charmaine Bryant, brother Walter J. (Ruth), and grandchildren Christy, Luke, Stephanie, and Rachel.

FRANK CREMI
of Niles

A funeral service for Frank Cremi, 89, took place on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Our Lady of Ransom Church. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery. Visitation was Monday, Jan. 15, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Cremi was born on Feb. 5, 1917 in Chicago. He worked as a compound mixer for Helene Curtis and died on Thursday, Jan. 11. His father Frank Cremi preceded him in death. His wife Lucille (nee Sarch), his daughter Christine (Richard) Connolley and his grandchild Jason Connolley survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 625 North Court Ste. 280, Palatine, Ill. are appreciated.

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