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DONALD H. FRANZEN
World War II veteran of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Donald H. Franzen, 80, of Des Plaines, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at Our Lady of Hope Church in Rosemont. Visitation will take place on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home. Interment will be at All Saints cemetery. Mr. Franzen was born on May 31, 1927 in Chicago. He was a veteran of the Navy during World War II and a resident of Des Plaines since 1957. He worked for Des Plaines Glass Co. for over 20 years and was a member of the Glazier Union Local 27 for over 40 years. He passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Lutheran General Hospital. Mr. Franzen is preceded in death by his wife, Marie R. He is survived by sons James D. and Lawrence J., daughters Diane M. (Donald W.) Storm, Kathleen Jo, Lynn Marie and Mary, his ten grandchildren and loving companion Joan Spriet.
DORIS G. GIOVANNINI
of Park Ridge
A funeral mass for Doris G. Giovannini (nee LaBonar) a long-time Park Ridge resident, will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment will be in All Saints cemetery. Arrangements are by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. The former president of DePaul University's Women's Board and a supporter of many charities, she died Jan. 25 in Evanston Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Dino J.; children Joe (Peggy), Rick (Anna), and Jim (Roxann); grandchildren Matt, Mike, Shannon, Melanie, Danny, David, Melissa, and Nicholas; siblings Joseph LaBonar, Leonard (Donna) LaBonar, Greta (Gerald) Muscarello; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert LaBonar.
EUGENE J. GODZICKI
Army veteran of Mt. Prospect
Eugene J. Godzicki, formerly of Arlington Hts., was born Nov. 13, 1927 in Chicago to Joseph and Cecelia (nee Cordak) Godzicki. He died Monday, Jan. 28 at Lutheran Home and Services. Mr. Godzicki was an industrial engineer employed by Parker-Hannifin in Des Plaines for 31 years before he retired in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marguerite R. (nee Baxter), whom he married
Sept. 6, 1952; his daughters Laura Bartos of Aurora, Janet (Joseph) Kuszynski of Lake Zurich, Jean (Phillip) Lorenz of Hawthorn Woods, Karen (Jerry) Bickner of Hawthorn Woods, Margie (Michael) Zwierzynski of Crystal Lake; his 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Raymond, his parents and a sister. Visitation was Friday, Feb. 1 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Hts., Rd. Prayers Saturday, Feb. 2 from the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Hts., Rd., Arlington Hts. for Mass. Burial at St. Michael the Archangel cemetery, Palatine.
STEPHEN JOSEPH HECKMAN
Formerly of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Stephen Joseph Heckman, 29, took place on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery. Visitation was on Monday, Jan. 28 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Heckman died on Jan. 21, 2008 in Matthews, NC. His wife JoAnne Laffey Heckman; his daughter Elizabeth Grace Heckman; his parents Philip and Jacqueline Heckman; his siblings Marianne, Christina, and Andrea (Peter Clark) Heckman; his aunt Joyce Heckman; his parents-in-law Kevin and Rose Laffey; his sister-in-law Dawn (Stephen) Hinkle and their children Maggie, Stephen, and Lucy, and many friends and relatives survive him.
WILLIAM H. HLAVIN
World War II veteran of Elk Grove Village
A funeral mass for William H. Hlavin, 87, of Elk Grove Village, was held on Monday, Feb. 4, at St. Julian Eymard Church. Visitation was held on Sunday, Feb. 3, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Hillside. Mr. Hlavin was born in Chicago. He was a World War II veteran of the Navy and a retired employee of the electromotive division of G.M. Electric, where he worked for 38 years. He passed away on Jan. 31, 2008 at Manor Car Nursing Center in Rolling Meadows. He is preceded in death by son Robert P. Mr. Hlavin is survived by wife Mary A., sons William H. Jr. (Helen) and Ralph G. (Anna), brother Arthur (the late Violet), sister Florence (the late Ralph) Taylor and grandchildren Sara K. and Robert P.
CLARENCE MCDONALD
of Des Plaines
A private funeral service was held for Clarence R. "Mac" McDonald of Des Plaines, 83. Visitation was held at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. He was born on Aug. 17, 1924 in Chicago. He died Thursday, Jan. 31 at Rainbow Hospice Arc. He enjoyed socializing at the Silver Stallion and Mrs. V's restaurants in Des Plaines. He is survived by his stepson, Larry (Robyn) Riccardo; nephew Merle A. (Elaine) Wagner; and friend, Al Wassermann.
HUGO O. MOSQUERA
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral Mass for Hugo O. Mosquera, 78, took place on Friday, Feb. 1 at St. Julian Eyward Church. Interment was private at St. Michael the Archangel cemetery in Palatine. Mr. Mosquera was born in Quito, Ecuador. He was an electrical and mechanical engineer and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He was also a member of the Barnstormers Radio Control Club and a tennis player. He died at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village on Jan. 27, 2008. His wife of 51 years, Charlene A. (nee Nelson); his children James P. (Laura), David A. (Danielle), and Robert A. (Stacy); his siblings Fabian (Ximena), Rene (Ligia), Mario (Anita), and Patricio (Valerie); his grandchildren Jeffrey, Adam, Samantha, Brian, Mikaela, Isabella, and Matthew; and many nieces, nephews, and friends survive him.
WILLIAM MOYER
of Palatine
A funeral service for William D. Moyer of Palatine, 78, will be held tomorrow (Friday), at 10 a.m. at St. Colette Church. Visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 3 to 8 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home. He was born on Mar. 2, 1929 in Chicago. He died Saturday, Feb. 2 at his home. He was the owner of Automation Association Inc. in Arlington Heights for numerous years. He is survived by his children, Glenn A. (the late Sue), Linda (Jim) Jack, William (Annamarie), Pamela Ann Moyer and Susan (Michael) Scott); grandchildren, Heather, Jason (Kim), Brian and Allyson Moyer, Jennifer Neuner and Joy (Mike) Oliver; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Savanah Moyer, and Joey and Samantha Oliver; siblings, Leah Schafer and Ronald (Gussie) Moyer. Mr. Moyer was preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. (nee Moneypenny).
ELAINE INGA PASTNACK
WW II Veteran Formerly of Des Plaines
A private memorial service for Elaine Inga Pastnack (nee Clark), 85, a former 30-year resident of Des Plaines, was held Feb. 5 at The Moorings, where she lived for 11 years. A native of Oshkosh, WI and a World War II Navy veteran, she died Feb. 1 at The Moorings Healthcare Center, Arlington Hts. She served as a nurse at Great Lakes and several other Chicagoland military hospitals. Widow of the late Dr. George Pastnack, she is survived by nieces and nephews Alan B. Clark, Linda Clark, Terry Clark and Constance Pettenger.
ROSE M. SIFFERMANN
Former Des Plainesite
A funeral mass for Rose M. Siffermann (nee Hughes), 94, formerly of Des Plaines, was celebrated Feb. 5 in St. Emily Church, Mt. Prospect. Burial followed in All Saints cemetery. Arrangements were by Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines. A native of Chicago, she died Feb. 1 in Manor Care of Libertyville. Widow of the late Arthur E. Siffermann, she is survived by children John (Mary Virginia), Patricia (Bill) Loris, Eileen, Mary Ellen (Terry) Pearsall, Joanne Woiteshek, and Robert (Carolyn); 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Hughes. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen, and siblings James and Thomas (Edie) Hughes. Memorials are requested to Catholic Charities Adoption Agency, 126 N. Des Plaines St., Chicago, IL 60606-2357.
JAMES RAY VAUGHN
46-year resident of Des Plaines
A funeral service for James Ray Vaughn, 74, will be private. Interment will be at Mt. Emblem cemetery. Visitation will be at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 3 to 9 p.m. Mr. Vaughn was born on Jan. 10, 1933 in Biloxi, Miss. He worked as an engineer for 23 years at Borg-Warner Research center and serviced in the U.S. Air Force with the 56th Airbase Squadron at O'Hare Airport. His wife Arlene (nee Lund); his children Sharon Vaughn, Guy Vaughn, and Annette Vaughn-Brown; and his grandchildren Vanessa and Ryan survive him. Please omit flowers.
MAX A. WILSON
WWII veteran of Elk Grove Village
A funeral Mass for Max A. Wilson, 87, of Elk Grove Village took place Thursday, Jan. 31 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National cemetery. Mr. Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He later worked for International Harvester and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He died at home on Jan. 28, 2008. His brother Ned preceded him in death. His wife of 60 years, Lucille; his children Nancy (Jim) Tessar and Dianna Wilson; his siblings Don (Helen) Wilson, Billy Wilson, Edith Dawson, Sarah Goeforth, and Judy Rice; his grandchildren Nicky Taylor, Abigail Phillips, Amos, Daniel, Peter, and Andrew Tessar; and his 13 great-grandchildren survive him.
SHIRLEY ARLIA
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Shirley Arlia, 81, of Mt. Prospect, was held Tuesday, Feb. 26 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Visitation took place prior the service and entombment was at Ridgewood cemetery. Ms. Arlia passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. She is preceded in death by parents Albert and Olga Holt, brother Earl "Bud" (Florence) Holt and sister Ladonna (late Kenneth) Beese. Ms. Arlia is survived by husband Joseph, cousin Ruth (late Donald) Staffeld and many nieces and nephews.
RAYMOND E. BRAUN
Navy Veteran of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Raymond E. Braun, 81, of Des Plaines, was held Friday, Feb. 22 at St. Mary Church is Des Plaines. Mr. Braun was born Aug. 18, 1926 and died Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Good Shepherd Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and formerly worked as a process engineer for International Harvester. He is survived by wife, Patricia Williams; children Raymond (Linda) and Michael; grandchildren, Alex, Justine, Mark, Alana, Kendall, Abby Garske, Gregory Cruz, Asley Blume, Lee Williams, Sean Williams; sibling, Thomas (Hedy). He is preceded in death by his brother, Ken. Interment was held at All Saints cemetery.
L. CHARLES BREITER
of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for L. Charles Breiter, 84, of Rolling Meadows, was held Thursday, Feb. 28 at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Mr. Breiter was born March 26, 1923 and died Sunday, Feb. 24. He was an avid dancer, member of the Spares Dance Group, Young and Heart and Loyal Order of the Moose. He is survived by children, Sheila (Mark) Carey and Charles (Janet) Breiter; grandchildren, Jason, Brittany, Sarah, Rebecca. He was preceded in death by wife, Irma (nee Hilgart) and twin sibling, Lloyd.
MILDRED J. BYWATER
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Mildred J. Bywater (nee Knowles), 94, of Des Plaines, will be held Sunday, Mar. 16 at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Bywater was born Jan. 7, 1914 and died Tuesday, Feb. 26. She worked for Pullman Co. in Chicago and the Brotherhood of Railway & Airline Clerks in Rosemont. She is survived by sister-in-law, Bernadette Bywater, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Harry; sister, Irene Cantalupo. Contributions can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or Shriner's Hospital For Children.
BETTY W. DAHLGREN
of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Betty W. Dahlgren, 81, of Mt. Prospect, was held Thursday, Feb. 28, at St. Raymond de Penafort Church. Visitation took place Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at All Saints cemetery. Ms. Dahlgren was born Jan. 24, 1927 in Chicago. She worked as a registered nurse for many years. She passes away on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Rainbow Hospice Ark. She is preceded in death by parents, George and Elizabeth Witzgall. Ms. Dahlgren is survived by husband Paul E., children William (Lynne), Thomas (Kathryn), Mary Beth (Lorin) Licke, Robert (Susan), John (Linda) and Paulette (Robert) Massong and grandchildren Kristen, Mara, Alyssa, Erin, Luke, Sean, Justin, Bethany, Seth, Katie, Michael, Shannon, Steven and Samantha.
ANGELINE DIPRIMA
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Angeline DiPrima, 99, of Arlington Heights, was held Saturday, Feb. 23 at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Arlington Heights. She was born July 22, 1908 and died Wednesday, Feb. 20. She is survived by children, Carl (late Lucy), Kenneth (Patricia); grandchildren, Carol, David (Beth), Trishie, Thomas (Natasha), John, Joan (David) Gambrell, Diane (James) Fler, Amy (Andrew) Forste, Janie Abarca, Maggie (John) Paul, Katie (Jason) Leander; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Kyle, Toni, Taylor, Owen and Henry. Mrs. DiPrima is preceded in death by husband, Carl; son, Donald (late Rosemary); grandchild, Kathryn. Interment was held at All Saints cemetery.
ARTHUR J. FONJEMIE
of Buffalo Grove
A funeral service for Arthur J. Fonjemie, 98, of Buffalo Grove, were held Sunday, Feb. 24 at St. Mary Church in Buffalo Grove. He was born Sept. 23, 1909 and died Thursday, Feb, 21. Mr. Fonjemie is survived by children, Arthur G. (Darlene), Kyle and Luaren; grandson, Kevin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; along with five brothers and four sisters.
ADELINE FREEDA
of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Adeline Freeda, 85, took place at St. Mary Church. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mrs. Freeda was born on Feb. 2, 1923 in Chicago. She was a homemaker and a retired secretary. She died on Feb. 20, 2008 in Park Ridge. Her husband Peter, her brother Edward (Jean) Danta, her brother-in-law Stanley (Ruth) Freeda, and many nieces and nephews survive her.
