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Mary Hennessy
Of Arlington Hts.
Mary Hennessy was born Feb. 27, 1929 in Saskatchewan, Canada, and died on Sept. 6, 2009 in Rolling Meadows. She is survived by her children, Alan (Sheryl) Gafka, Philip (Deborah) Gafka and Janet (Dennis Handzel) Gafka; her grandchildren Amanda, Alan, Ryan, Elizabeth, Marissa, Logan and Ani; six great-grandchildren and two sisters. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jerome John Gafka and John Francis Hennessy. A Mass was held on Thursday, Sept. 10 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Mt. Prospect. Interment at St. Mary cemetery, Evergreen Park.
David Custer Hall
Longtime Chicago resident, businessman and supporter of the arts
David Custer Hall, 67, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sept. 10, 2009 in his home in Lakeview.
Mr. Hall grew up in North Vernon, Ind., where he formed an early love of music. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Indiana University School of Music and his Master's from Northwestern University. For many years, he played the oboe. For a time, he taught and directed the high school band in Three Oaks, MI. Mr. Hall then moved to Chicago, where he lived for the rest of his life. For several years, Mr. Hall taught humanities at Wright Junior College, in the mid-1970s with a partner he began a small real estate development business on the North side. Mr. Hall's interest in real estate development in Chicago grew to become his very successful professional career, first as a sales associate and ultimately as senior vice president and managing broker in the Lincoln Park Plaza office of Coldwell Banker, one of the top sales producing offices in the country. Mr. Hall served a term as president of the Chicago Board of Realtors, and in 2002 was named Chicago Realtor of the year.
Mr. Hall was devoted to the arts as a subscriber and a collector. He was especially passionate about the opera, and his progress from a balcony seat at the Chicago Lyric Opera in 1970 to five front-row seats for the past 15 years traced his rising success as a businessman.
Mr. Hall was a man of many interests and accomplishments. In 1991, he fulfilled a long-time ambition of riding his bicycle across the country. He was a world traveler, visiting more than 35 countries over the years, always in the company of friends who shared his enthusiasm for seeing the places of the world and experiencing their cultures. He often said that he was living the life he envisioned for himself as a boy growing up in a small town in Indiana. For all his success and accomplishments, those who knew David Hall would say that what distinguished him most were his extraordinary qualities as a person - his kindness, his understanding, his giving of himself and his experience to others. At his office, over 200 sales associates looked to him daily for advice and guidance. His home was always open to friends and visitors. He was regarded as a man of integrity, loyalty and loving kindness. In his family, he was loved as a brother, uncle and stalwart supporter.
David Hall was preceded in death by his father, Paul Custer Hall, his mother, Dorothy Hollister Hall, and his brother, Bruce Hollister Hall. He is survived by his brother, Warren Keith Hall, and by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for David Hall will be held at the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. The family requests that gifts in memory of David Hall be made to the Hollister-Hall Scholarship Fund, Jennings County Community Foundation, 265 East Main St., North Vernon, Ind. 47265. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois. Info 800-622-8358.
Frieda Lydia Kleen
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Frieda Lydia Kleen, 98, was held Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in St. John's Chapel at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Hts. Interment was in Ridgewood cemetery, Des Plaines. Born in Chicago, Oct. 27, 1910, she died Aug. 15 at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Hts. She and her husband owned Kleen's Bakery on Center Street in the 1950s. She is survived by her sons, John T. (Laima) Kleen Jr. and James F. (Carolyn) Kleen; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John.
Walter F. Kowalewski
Of Wheeling
A memorial service for Walter F. Kowalewski, 72, was held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Arlington Hts. He was born Feb. 6, 1937, in Chicago, and died Friday, Sept. 4, at Northwest Community Hospital. He is survived by Joyce Sauerberg and was the father of Debbie (Keith) Latz, Julie (Arnold) Card, Greg (Gina) Kowalewski, David (Michelle) Kowalewski, Jennifer (Darryl) Benson and the late Daniel Kowalewski; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of two. He is also survived by his extended family.
Archie Krause
Formerly of Des Plaines, Rolling Meadows
Archie Krause, 77, of Hanover, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Rolling Meadows and Des Plaines, died on Sept. 8, 2009. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. Raymond Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline; father of Sharon (Ken) Gawron, Robert (Christine), Steven (Patricia) and Michael (Christine) Krause; grandfather of four and fond brother.
Richard J. Larsen
Of Des Plaines
Richard J. Larsen, 73, of Des Plaines, died Sept. 2, 2009 in his home. He was born May 1, 1936, in Chicago. He was an Army veteran and worked for the U.S. Government as a general services contractor for over 35 years. He was the father of Laura (Greg) Lane and Scott (Maggie) Larsen; grandfather of Nicholas, Tyler and Savannah Larsen, Taylor and Samantha Lane. He is also survived by his siblings. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 5 at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows.
Leona R. Machaj
Of Niles
Leona R. Machaj, 83, of Niles, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Rainbow Hospice Ark. She was born Apr. 12, 1926, in Chicago and before retirement was a sales clerk in a department store. Funeral services were held at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 12 and St. John Brebeuf Church. Burial at St. Adalbert cemetery. She is survived by her husband, George Machaj; daughter, Janice (Ernest) Schutz; son, Duane (Beatrice) Machaj and three grandchildren.
Georgean H. Mauel
Of Palatine
Georgean H. "Jean" Mauel was born Jan. 26, 1922, in Chicago, and died Sept. 2, 2009 at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Hts. She is survived by her children, Pamela Grabowski and Priscilla (Keith Harris) Elling; her grandchildren Amy and Sarah Grabowski, Ross Elling and Kimberly Felts and her great granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mauel. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., Arlington Hts. Interment was in Manistee, MI.
Laverne E. Meier
Of Wheeling
LaVerne E. Meier, of Wheeling, was born on Sept. 8, 1918, in Chicago and died Sept. 4, 2009 in Wheeling. She is survived by her children, William (Barbara) Meier, Barbara Stefani and Donna Meier; her 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; brother William Harvey and sisters Gertrude Bettis and Caroline Peterson. Mass was Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. Interment at St. Joseph cemetery.
Marjorie Parewski
Formerly of Des Plaines
Marjorie Parewski died peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2009. Age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Parewski. Loving mother of Nancy (Michael) Michalak and Steven (Deborah) Parewski. Cherished grandmother of Jeff, Beth and Mikey Michalak, Laura and David Parewski. Further survived by other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Private services will be held. Interment Arlington Park cemetery in Greenfield, WI.
Mary Pospisil
Of Des Plaines
Mary Pospisil (nee Slechta), 96, of Des Plaines died on Sept. 6, 2009. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect. She was born Apr. 10, 1913 in Edwardsville, Illinois. She was the wife of the late Jerry Pospisil; mother of Jerry (Geraldine) Pospisil; grandmother of Janice (Karl Spychala, Joanne (Ronald) Knourek and Jamie (Matt) Voss; great grandmother of seven and aunt of two.
Dolores A. Schreiner-Cain
Formerly of Elk Grove Village
Dolores A. Schreiner-Cain, 73, of Nashua, New Hampshire, formerly of Elk Grove Village, died on Sept. 5, 2009. She was born Sept. 19, 1935. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment at St. Adalbert cemetery. She was the wife of the late William; mother of Thomas (Joane) Schreiner, Barbara (Brian) Donnelly and the late Theresa (Philip) Brennan and the late Ronald Schreiner; grandmother of Anthony (Kelly) Brennan, Amanda and Timothy Schreiner, Sara and Michael Brennan, Elizabeth Donnelly; great-grandmother to three and dear sister.
Mark D. Sellergren
Of Wheeling
Mark D. Sellergren, of Wheeling, died on Sept. 4, 2009. He was born on July 9, 1957 in Bloomington. He is survived by his parents; his wife, Dianne; children, Sean (Amanda) Sellergren, Cindy (John Pearson) Sellergren and Brian Sellergren; his step-children, Jami (Jason) Szczepanski, Adam (Liz) Hardt and Lisa (Vince) Hardt; his three grandchildren; sister, Gay Lynn (John) Cronin and his nieces. Funeral services were held on Sept. 10 at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., Arlington Hts. Interment was private.
Evelyn M. Sloma
Of Des Plaines
Evelyn M. Sloma (nee Kalas), 88, of Des Plaines, died on Sept. 3, 2009, in Elk Grove Village. She was born May 15, 1921, in Chicago. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Entombment was at All Saints cemetery. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Arthur J. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Gary) Robisch; grandchildren, Matt, Amber, Tessa and Ethan and sister Shirley Kasteiner. She is also the aunt of Carol and Ronald.
Gerald F. Surz
Of Des Plaines
Gerald F. "Jerry" Surz, 71, of Des Plaines, died on Sept. 4, 2009 at Ballard Nursing Home in Des Plaines. He was born Aug. 6, 1938, in Chicago. He was a Des Plaines firefighter for 18 years, an Army veteran, and owned SS Garage Door Co. of Des Plaines for 20 years. Funeral Services were held Sept. 9 at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Entombment at Acacia Park cemetery. He is survived by his children, Frank (Kristin) Surz; Cheryl (Dan) Broderick, Debi (Tom) Williams and Bryon (Margaret) Surz and six grandchildren.
Judie A. Valley
Of Elk Grove Village
Judie A. Valley, 66, of Elk Grove Village, died on Sept. 7, 2009. She was the companion of Graham Stewart; sister of Bette Raef, Harry Mapes and Marcia Schenkel; aunt of Kathy Charlton (Mike) Firth and Paul Brodesser; great-aunt of Alexandria and Paul Brodesser, Cayla and Gary Charlton. A memorial gathering was held on Monday, Sept. 14 at Haben Funeral Home and Crematory in Skokie.
Demetrio D. Abangan
Of Buffalo Grove
Demetrio D. Abangan, 71, of Buffalo Grove, died on Sept. 16, 2009. He was the husband of Kathryn L; father of Debra (James) Neer, Donna (Tracy) Bryant, Steven, David and the late John; grandfather of Vincent, Andrew, Zachary and Alexander and fond brother and uncle. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and an honored member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Funeral services were held on Sept. 21 at Kolssak Funeral Home in Wheeling. Interment was private.
Josephine A. Baker
Of Park Ridge
Josephine A. Baker, 95, of Park Ridge, died on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at St. Benedict Nursing Home. She was born Apr. 20, 1914 in Chicago and before retirement was a general office worker. Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughter, Sr. Christine Baker; son, Ronald (Pamela) Baker; grandchildren, Stephanie (William) Dolan and Mark (Helen) Baker and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Baker.
Brenda Benjamin
Of Palatine
A memorial open house for Brenda Benjamin (nee Cumming), 48, was held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at the Milrose Restaurant in Barrington from 2 to 6 p.m. She died on Aug. 7 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her children, Courtney, Emily and Christopher; her partner, Scott Williams, her parents, Hamilton and Evelyn Cumming and her siblings and extended family. Funeral arrangements were made by Northern Illinois Funeral Service, Inc.
