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Barbara A. Milewski
Of Rolling Meadows

Barbara A. Milewski, 74, of Rolling Meadows, died Mar. 20 at home. Born Sept. 11, 1943 in Chicago, she worked as a nurse for many years. She was the wife of the late Leonard; mother of Robert (Onna), Pam (Kenneth) Grayer, Diane (Jim) Boler and Tim (Ljiljana); grandmother of seven; great grandmother of one; sister of Judith Pahl and Jeanne Fischer. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Walter J. Pryzbyla
Of Des Plaines

Walter J. Pryzbyla, 88, of Des Plaines, formerly of Chicago and Florida, died Mar. 8.
He was born in Chicago on Oct. 2, 1920, the son of the late Michael and Julia Pryzbyla. He is survived by his wife, Marie L. and his daughters, Gerry (Joe) Piskorski of Des Plaines, Marilyn (Clyde) Werner of Park Ridge and Joanne Pryzbyla of Florida. Mr. Pryzbyla was former treasurer of Revere Electric Supply Co. He was a devoted family man, an avid golfer and loved camping. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church in Des Plaines on Wednesday, Apr. 8, at 11 a.m. Arrangements will be handled by Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels.

Charlotte Eva Ramsey
Of Des Plaines

Charlotte Eva Ramsey, 98, of Des Plaines, died on Mar. 13. Mrs. Ramsey was born Mar. 10, 1911 in Park Ridge. She was a Des Plaines resident for 60 years, a homemaker and "credit investigator" for DP Credit Bureau. Visitation was private at Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines Chapel. There was a graveside service and burial Thursday, Mar. 19 at Town of Maine cemetery in Park Ridge. She was the wife of the late Sidney Frederick Ramsey; mother of Patricia Anne (Bruce) Thoms, James Frederick (June) Ramsey; grandmother of James Derek (Ashley) Ramsey; David Justin (Carly) Ramsey; great-grandmother of Morgan Elizabeth Ramsey; Matthew Alexander Ramsey and Reese Melodee Ramsey and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Charles J. Sauer
Loving grandfather

Charles J. "Chuck" Sauer died on Mar. 21. Husband of the late Eleanor Sauer; father of Cathy Sauer (Tom) McQuillian, Charlie (Kath) Sauer, Mary Ellen Sauer (Mark) Chamberlain, Nancy Sauer Kissinger, John (Mary Beth) Sauer, Michael (Lori) Sauer and the late Robert Sauer; grandfather of Erin, Colin (Susie) and Kyle Sauer; Lisa, Amy, Julie and Heidi Chamberlain; Kelly and Brian Kissinger; Jonathon and Michael Sauer; Jennifer, Michael Jr. and James Sauer; twin bother, Bill (the late Jean) Sauer and Marie (the late Gener) Ripke. Visitation was Thursday, Mar. 26, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect. Funeral was held Friday, Mar. 27 from the funeral home to St. James Church. Interment in St. Michael the Archangel cemetery.

Raymond E. Schleich
Of Elk Grove Village

Raymond E. Schleich, 54, a 30-year resident of Elk Grove Village, died Mar. 13 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He was born in Chicago and was a 36-year employee of AT&T as a fiber optic technician. He was also a 7-year member of the Palatine Hogs. Funeral service was Wednesday, Mar. 18 at Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village. Interment was in St. Joseph cemetery, River Grove. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Monika L.; children, Krystle A. and Ryan R.; stepson, Erik R. Johnson (Jenna); brother-in-law of John A. Johnston; grandchildren Gabrielle and Magnus Johnson. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Theresa A.

Louise Siragusa
Of Des Plaines

Louise Siragusa, 95, of Des Plaines, formerly of Lake Worth, Florida, died Mar. 9 in Des Plaines. She was born Feb. 27, 1914 in Tarboro, NC. She was a homemaker and received a nursing degree. Visitation was Mar. 13 at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Funeral service was Friday, Mar. 13 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Interment was in St. Mary cemetery, Buffalo Grove. She is survived by her sons, John (Carole) Siragusa, Charles (Mihaela) Siragusa; grandchildren Lauren (Marty) Maloney, Jill (Jeff) Stonecliff; great grandchildren, Ryan, Mary, Conor Martin, Fiona Margaret, Timothy John, Charles Logan, Cameron Reece, Jack Harrison and John Parker. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Wagner and Ruth Flowers and brother Edward McDowell.

Dorothy M. Tessendorf
Of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Dorothy M. Tessendorf, 84, of Elk Grove Village, was held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation took place Friday, Mar. 27, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home. Interment was in All Saints cemetery. Ms. Tessendorf was born Oct. 22, 1924 in Chicago. She passed away Monday, Mar. 23, at Brighton Gardens in Prospect Hts. She is preceded in death by husband Roy, son Gary and sister Irene (late Michael) Sica. She is survived by daughter Janice (Steve) Kante, nieces and nephews Susan (James) Snow, Gayle (Phil) Schuman, Joseph (Brenda) Sica, Patricia (Jon) Klingbiel, Michele (Chuck) O'Connell, Donna (Keith) Redding and many great nieces and nephews.

Richard E. Thompson
Of Des Plaines

Richard E. Thompson, 70, a life-long Des Plaines resident, died on Mar. 10 in Park Ridge. Mr. Thompson was born on July 15, 1938. He was a graduate of Elmhurst College, a very active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was retired from General Telephone. Visitation was on Friday, Mar. 13, at G. L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. He lied in state from 10 to 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Des Plaines. Funeral services were Saturday, Mar. 14. Interment in Memory Garden cemetery, Arlington Hts. He is survived by his spouse of 49 years, Carol; mother-in-law, Laura Mehlhop; daughters, Susan Campbell and Andrea Thompson; grandchildren, Todd and Amanda; brothers Glenn (Mary) Thompson and Kenneth (Ann) Thompson; sister, Barbara (Gus) Feenstra.

Pauline Volpe
Of Niles

A funeral mass for Pauline Volpe, 90, took place Monday, Mar. 30 at St. Andrew Life Center in Niles. Interment was All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation preceded the Mass. Mrs. Volpe was born on May 23, 1918 in Hugo, Colo. She died on Mar. 26, 2009 at St. Andrew Life Center. Her husband Michael D. preceded her in death. Her daughter Barbara J. (Kevin A.) Ceurvorst survives her.

Stephen R. Usilton
Of Elk Grove Village

Stephen R. Usilton, 54, of Elk Grove Village, died suddenly on Mar. 17. Visitation was Saturday, Mar. 21 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Funeral service was Sunday, Mar. 22 at 1 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was private. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was employed in the I.T. Dept. of the City of Rolling Meadows for nine years. He was also a member of the Illinois Camaro Club and Summer Nights Car Club. Mr. Usilton was preceded in death by his father Thomas Usilton. He is survived by his wife of 28-years, Becky; daughter, Lindsey Marie; mother, Emilia; mother and father-in-law, Marjorie and Charles Mitchell of Elk Grove Village; brother of Thomas (Valerie) Usilton and brother-in-law Jeff and Maggie Mitchell; he was the uncle of Jake, Zachary, Kelly and Michael.

Susan E. Waldbillig
Of Rolling Meadows

Susan E., Waldbillig McClintock, 56, of Rolling Meadows died Mar. 21 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village. Born Feb. 17, 1953 in Evanston, she was vice president for the Reef Corp. in Chicago for over 10 years. She was the wife of Joseph McClintock, mother of Christiana and Zachary Waldbillig; daughter of Victoria and the late John Engelking; sister of Dale and John (Susan) Engelking. Visitation was Wednesday, Mar. 25, at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows where services were held on Thursday. Interment was in Memory Gardens cemetery.

Flemme Mae Zagone
Of Niles

Flemme Mae Zagone, 85, of Niles died Tuesday, Mar. 17 in her home. Born Aug. 22, 1923 in Chicago, she was a Chicago Public School teacher. Visitation was at Simkins Funeral Home on Friday, Mar. 20. Arrangements made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Service was at Simkins and St. John Brebeuf Church on Saturday, Mar. 21. She will be laid to rest at All Saints Mausoleum. preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Caroline Giancola and husband, Anthony Zagone. Survivors include her son, Anthony (Valerie) Zagone; grandchildren, Nicole and Danielle; sisters Mary Lou and Rose Marie; brother Ronald (Joan) Glancola; nephews, Mark, Paul, Nick and nieces Mary Beth, Theresa and Joanne.

Gladys I. Bonderson
Of Arlington Hts.

Gladys I. Bonderson was born June 17, 1929 in Arlington Hts. to George and Florence Davidsen. She passed away Mar. 9 in Wauconda. She is survived by her sons, Jay (Carm) Bondeson of Lake Zurich and Mark (Nancy) Bondeson of Boise, ID; her grandsons, Justin (Jordan) and Kyle Bondeson and Michael Dietrich and her great-grandson Avery. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jean (Ed) Nestor. Memorial visitation was Saturday, Apr. 4. A memorial service followed at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., Arlington Hts. Interment private.

Robert P. Brownlow
Of Niles

Robert P. Brownlow, 80, of Niles, died Friday, Mar. 27 at home. He was born Aug. 5, 1928, the son of Philip and Dagmar Brownlow. He was a teacher for the Chicago Board of Education and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Visitation was at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Monday, Mar. 30. Services were held at the funeral home and St. John Brebeuf Church on Tuesday, Mar. 31. Burial at St. Adalbert cemetery. He is survived by his son, Robert P. (Diane) Brownlow II; grandchild Bobby Brownlow; sister-in-law, Joan (late John) Francen, Jeanette (late Bill) Ertl.

Gladys Marie Buchholz
Of Des Plaines

Gladys Marie Buchholz (nee Rheingruber), 84, of Des Plaines, died Mar. 23 in Des Plaines. She was born Dec. 26, 1924 in River Forest. Mrs. Buchholz was a City of Des Plaines employee in the accounting dept. for 33 years. She is survived by her husband, Arthur; daughter, Patricia (John) Burke; grandchildren, Rusty (Cheryl) Burke; Bradley Burke, Megan Burke, Michele Dickson; great grandchildren Paul, John, Sydney, Tyler, Deja, Avy, William and Christopher. She is preceded in death by brothers Raymond Rheingruber and William Rheingraber. Visitation was Thursday, Mar. 26, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Services were Friday, Mar. 27. Interment at Town of Maine cemetery.

Alyce M. Earl
Of Elk Grove Village

A memorial service for Alyce Marlene Earl, 73, a 49-year resident of Elk Grove Village, was held Apr. 3 in Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in Carterville, Illinois, where she grew up. A native of Flint, Mich., she died Apr. 1 in her home. A graduate of Southern Illinois University, she taught high school English in two downstate communities before moving to Elk Grove Village in 1964. Surviving are her husband, Gene Earl; children David and Dana; and grandchildren Jenna, Jaime, and Jack Earl, and Eric Meza.

Edwin Earle
Of Park Ridge

Edwin Earle, 81, died Mar. 26 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. He was a resident of Park Ridge and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. Son of the late Harry and Lillian; loving friend of Beverly Giovenco; cousin of Doris (John) Ruchalski and the late Arlene (the late David) Plaza. He is also survived by seven second cousins. Former husband of Darlene Claussen. Earle is a member of Schurz High School Hall of Fame, is a graduate of Loyola University and member of its Basketball Hall of Fame. He was a professional and semi-pro basketball player and was a longtime member of the Des Plaines Elks Club. Memorial visitation was Friday, Apr. 3 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Family and friends met Saturday, Apr. 4 for a memorial mass at St. Juliana Church in Chicago. Interment was private.

Frank Elter
Of Niles

Frank Elter, 95, of Niles, died Friday, Mar. 20 at home. He was born Aug. 6, 1913 in Yugoslavia. Visitation took place at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Friday, Mar. 27. Services were held at the funeral home and St. John Brebeuf Church on Saturday, Mar. 28. Burial in Maryhill cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendel and Magdalena Elter and wife, Elisabeth Elter. He is survived by his daughter, Mary (Peter) Letscher; grandchildren, Elisabeth (John) Meyer; John (Patti) Letscher, Katherine (Jeremy) Walsh; great grandchildren, Zachary, Conery, John, Peter, Emily and Sarah.

Audrey Erickson
Of Niles

Audrey Erickson, of Niles, died on Tuesday, Mar. 24 at home. Visitation took place at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Friday, Mar. 27. A service was held at the funeral home on the same day. Burial in Ridgewood cemetery. She was born Oct. 29, 1928 in Chicago and was a homemaker. Mrs. Erickson was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Els Ruthenbeck; husband, Robert Erickson and sister Lois Bromberger. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Anderson; son, Richard (Janice) Erickson, David Erickson; daughters, Terri (Kenny) Hancock, Susan (George) Miller and Nancy Anderson; grandchildren, Bobby, Brian, Chelsy, Deric and Traci; great-grandchildren, Damien, Brandon and Faith; aunt and great aunt to many.

Maureen Ann Herrick
Of Elk Grove Village

Maureen Ann Herrick, (nee O'Malley), 78, of Elk Grove Village, died Mar. 29. She was born in Wisconsin. Mother of Kenneth, Thomas (Susan), Richard (Kelly) Herrick, Ellen (Tom) Walsh, Ann Barberini and Donna (Dave) Romero; grandmother of Amanda, Jason, Cory, Michael, Kaely, Tommy, Michael, Nicholas, Kelli, Dana, William, Shannon, Teagan and Leary; sister of Ken O'Malley, Rose Zamzes, Tom Dempsey, the late James and Larry O'Malley and the late Muriel Fochs; former wife of the late Donald Herrick. Visitation was Saturday, Apr. 4, with a memorial service at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village.

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