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Ruth Shoop
Of Des Plaines
Funeral services were held for Ruth Shoop (nee Cleveland), a 20-year resident of Des Plaines, on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Shoop was born in Chicago on May 24, 1923 and died at Lutheran General Hospital on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. She was 85 years old. For 10-years Shoop was co-owner of Cynthia's Shoppe in Des Plaines. Shoop is survived by her daughters; Susan M. (Paul Lamprinos) Frasier, Tomi Dee Brown and Bonnie Lee Folsom, sons Mark M. Frasier and Frank R. Fraiser, stepson Michael D. Shoop, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Shoop.
Gerald Strahl
Vietnam War veteran Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Gerald Herman "Jerry" Strahl, 64, of Elk Grove Village, was held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation took place Friday, Oct. 24, at the funeral home. Mr. Strahl was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and an Elk Grove resident for 17 years. He was vice president of quality and operations for AAR Aviation Supply Chain Group, AAR Corp. World Headquarters in Wood Dale, where he worked for 27 years. He passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. Mr. Strahl is survived by wife Helen, children Jeremy, Tom and Rebecca (James) Kasallis, grandchildren Tyler and Riley and siblings Tom (Diane), Sherry (Wendell) Anstett, Dixie (Connie) Aug, Pat (Delvin) Nelson, Bettie (Bob) Gulbranson and Fred Nagle. He was preceded in death by sister Bonnie (Fred) Nagle and parents Gerald H. Sr. and Doris.
Edward Foncier Swartz, Jr.
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Edward Foncier Swartz Jr., 59, formerly of Niles, took place on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Interment was private. His son Edward F. III; his grandchildren Ashley Grace and Katherine Alice; his siblings James (Shirley), William, Vincent, and Kathy (Ernest) Heller; his nieces and nephews Caitlin Heller, Vincent, and Matthew Swartz survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Assn., 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, 60674 are appreciated.
Henry A. Zyrkowski
World War II veteran Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Henry "Zeke" A. Zyrkowski, of Des Plaines, was held Monday, Oct. 27, at St. Stephen Church. Interment was held Sunday, Oct. 26, at Oehler Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints cemetery.Mr. Zyrkowski was born Feb. 15, 1926 in Chicago. He was an Army Ranger in WWII and worked as a pattern maker in manufacturing for over 40 years. He passed away on Oct. 23, 2008 at his home. Mr. Zyrkowski is survived by children Kenneth (Kathleen), Kathleen (Thomas) Lesiewicz, Thomas, Timothy (Demetra) and James (Linda), grandchildren Jennifer, Michael, Brian, Timothy, Patrick, Karen, Sarah, Jackie, Georgean, Nicholas (Lacy) and Kevin, great-grandson Cameron, brother Richard and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by wife Patricia and daughter Karen.
YENSON E. CHIN
of Palatine
A funeral service for Yenson E. Chin, 81, will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights. A memorial visitation will precede the service beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be private. Mr. Chin was born in Beijing, China on Dec. 22, 1925. He died on Jan. 26, 2007 in Arlington Heights. He is survived by Elaine nee Tsou, his wife of 57 years; his children Sandi (Dave) Corp, Dan (Mary) Chin, Fred (Cindy) Chin and Nance (Jim) Romans; his grandchildren Cory Romans, Wesley, Marcus, Daniel and Toby Chin, Piper and Robin Corp and Derek and Whitney Chin; his great-granddaughter Cora Chin and his sister Julia (S Chin) Fenn. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Financial Management Branch, Bld. 31, Room 8A34, 31 Center Dr., MSC2540, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 are appreciated. Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights made funeral arrangements. -Craig Adams
RUTH FLATEBO
"Bestemor"
A funeral service for Ruth Flatebo, 92, took place on Monday, Jan. 29 at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Interment was at Ivanhoe cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, Jan. 28 at the funeral home. Mrs. Flatebo was born on July 27, 1914 in Bergen, Norway. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sons of Norway. Her friends and family remember her as the lady who loved to knit. She created hundreds of sweaters, hat, mittens and other works for people she knew and others she didn't. Her grandchildren called her "Bestemor, " the Norwegian word for grandmother. Many others adopted the name for her. Her life was characterized by gratefulness especially her last years for the blessing of her husband who took wonderful care of her. She died on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center in Skokie. Her parents, Nils and Magda (nee Bernson) Ovre-Eide, and her siblings Mary, Gunnar and Johan preceded her in death. Martin Flatebo, her husband of 60 years; her sons Pete (Cindy) Flatebo and Nels (Karen) Flatebo; her grandchildren Carrie Weber, Heidi Flatebo, Emily Flatebo and Ryan Arndt; and her brother Per Ovre-Eide survive her. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, Ill. 60025 are appreciated. -Craig Adams
TERESA FERRAINA
of Park Ridge
A funeral Mass for Teresa Ferraina, 96, will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at Our Lady of Ransom Church. Entombment will be at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Ferraina was born on Mar. 21, 1910 in Cortale, Italy. She died on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Her husband Ralph preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Frank, Angela, Eleanor (late Richard) Mastrolonardo and Dominic (Linda); her grandchildren Patrick (Katie), Ray (Niki) and Mike (Karen) Mastrolonardo; and her great-grandchildren Amy, Tony, Taylor, Jenna, Mirae, Richae and Mia. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls are appreciated.
JOSEPH J. JARVIS
of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Joseph J. Jarvis, 95, of Rolling Meadows was held on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Meadows Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 16 at the funeral home. Mr. Jarvis was born on May 23, 1911 in Milwaukee, Wis. He worked as a supervisor for The Campbell Soup Company. He passed away on Jan. 25, 2007 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. He is preceded in death by his wife Lillian, son Lawrence and sister Dorothy Moll. Mr. Jarvis is survived by his son Gerald (Lorraine) and sisters Viola Stern, Evelyn Donzal, Lorraine Bradd and Virginia Jarvis. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL.
EDMUND J. JATCZAK
WWII Veteran from Arlington Heights
A funeral Mass for Edmund J. Jatczak, 82, took place on Friday, Jan. 26, at St. Theresa Church in Palatine. Interment was at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 25 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Mr. Jatczak was born on Mar. 28, 1924 in Gary, Ind. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked for 35 years as a senior engineer in research and development at USG Resource Center in Libertyville. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 at Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. His wife Betty preceded him in death. He is survived by his children Connie (David) Curt, Kathy (David) Raith, Jackie (Scott) Otto and Janet (Tom) Cross; his grandchildren Tahlya (Jack) D'Urso, Linda Curt, Dan, Brian and Kevin Raith, Kendra, Matthew and Andrew Gubernick and Annie and Katie Cross; and his great-grandchild Caden D'Urso. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer's Assn., 225 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 1700, Chicago, Ill. 60601 are appreciated. -Craig Adams
RONNIE D. MOON
of Prospect Hts.
A funeral service for Ronnie D. Moon, 59, formerly of Morton Grove, took place Monday (Jan. 29) at Gluckert Funeral Home. Visitation was the previous day. Entombment at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mr. Moon was born Sept. 29, 1947 in Chicago. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was a member of the Paul Revere Lodge #998. He passed away Thursday, Jan. 25 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Lola Mae (nee Davis) Moon. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Susan (nee Dorsen), his children Randy (Jennifer) Moon and Brian (Melissa) Moon, his grandchildren, Griffin, Campbell, and Colette, and his siblings, Jesse Lee (Laverne) Moon and Linda Eckel. Condolences to the funeral home.
GEORGE E. ORLANDO
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for George E. Orlando, 65, of Arlington Heights was held on Friday, Jan. 26 at St. Edna Catholic Church. Visitation held on Friday as well. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery in Niles. He is preceded in death by his parents George J. and Hazel. Mr. Orlando is survived by his siblings Joseph (Beverly) Orlando, Kathleen E. Siemers, Patricia L. (Grant) Johnson, Mary E. (George) Passias, Michael J. (Debbie) Orlando and 17 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, Manor Care, 715 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, 60005, Attn.: Activities Dept. or St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 124 Wadsworth Ave., New York, NY, 10033.
ANNE M. PHILLIPS
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Anne M. Phillips nee Gagliano, 88, took place on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights with visitation preceding. Interment was private. Mrs. Phillips was born on April 29, 1918 in Chicago to Salvatore and Mary (nee Cadetto) Gagliano. She died on Friday, Jan. 26, 2007 in Arlington Heights. Her husband John P. Phillips preceded her in death. Her children Joanne (late John) Durkin, Philip (Helen) Phillips and John (late Linda) Phillips; her grandchildren Paige Staples, Jill (David) Sommerfeld, Lori (Drew) Summers and John and Sue Phillips; and her great-grandchildren Jared and Karley Staples and Alexis Summers survive her. -Craig Adams
IRENE H. ROWLAND
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Irene H. Rowland nee Zorski, 95, took place on Monday, Jan. 29 at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights. Interment was at Mt. Emblem cemetery. Visitation preceded the service. Mrs. Rowland was born in Chicago on Aug. 5, 1911. She died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007 at her home. Her husband Edwin A. Rowland preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Phyllis (Earl) Trostrud and Robert (Sandra) Rowland; her grandchildren Bradford (Linda) Trostrud, Stephany (Bill) Di Pinto, Lesley (Rob) Cherwenka and Scott (Jennifer) Rowland; and her great-grandchildren Shannon, Ryan, Brittany, Brandon, Allison, Brandon, Jessica, Dominic, Kaitlyn and Tyler. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer's Assn. of Greater Chicago, 4709 Golf Rd. Ste. 1015, Skokie, Ill. 60076 are appreciated. -Craig Adams
HARVEY M. SILETS
Prominent Defense Lawyer
Harvey M. Silets, 75, a prominent defense lawyer who's clients included Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital. A funeral service in his honor took place last Thursday, Jan. 25 at Temple Sholom. Mr. Silets was by Blase's side last October when Blase was accused of taking bribes and kickbacks. Mr. Silets' partner in the case, Jonathan Feld, will take over as Blase's attorney. Other clients of Silets included mobsters Jimmy Hoffa and Allen Dorfman. He was born in 1931. For the last 14 years, he has worked as a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman. He was named one of the nation's top 10 litigators by National Law Journal. He was a board member of the American College of Trail Lawyers, the International Academy of Trail Lawyers, the American College of Tax Council and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He also served in the Army before joining the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago. Mr. Silets' is preceded in death by his son Jonathan. He is survived by his wife Elaine, daughter Alexandra, a son, sister Norma Pearl and three grandsons.
LORETTA SUELKE
of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Loretta Suelke (nee Mason), 92, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m., at St. Emily's Church in Mt. Prospect. Internment will be at St. Adalbert's cemetery in Niles. Ms. Suelke was born on Sept. 26, 1914, in Chicago. She died on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Oakton Pavilion Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing and writing poetry, as well as gardening earlier in her life. Ms. Suelke was survived by her daughter Karen (George) Argianas, granddaughters Karissa (Tim) Michaely and Jennifer (Dr. Matthew) Connolly, and great grandchildren Dylan and Mia Michaely. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
MAGDALENA ZETTL
Park Ridge Resident
A funeral service for Magdalena Zettl, 93, of Park Ridge was held on Monday, Jan. 29 at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church. Visitation took place on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Nelson Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Joseph cemetery. Ms. Zettl is preceded in death by her husband Josef. She is survived by her children Anna (the late Josef) Weissmann and Anton (Sandra), grandchildren Mary Ann Shesek, Joseph Weissmann and Erika and Karl Zettl, great-grandchildren Charles, Erin, Lauren, Eileen, Matthew and Heidi and nephew John Weber.
PEGGY A. ALLEN
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Peggy A. Allen, 54, of Arlington Heights was held Tuesday, Apr. 3 at Glueckert Funeral Home. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery. Ms. Allen was born on July 16, 1952 in Chicago. She worked as a guidance counselor at Bartlett High School and had also worked in similar positions at Buffalo Grove, St. Edward and McHenry Community high school. She was also an active member of the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counseling. She died on Mar. 28, 2007 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove. Ms. Allen is preceded in death by her parents Wallace E. and Irene Allen, grandparents and aunts. She is survived by her sister Kathy (Greg) Johnson and niece Lynn (Zachary) Garcia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Bartlett High School Counseling Office, 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103 or the American Cancer Society, 1114 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights IL 60004.
BENJAMIN BOBBITT
Of Buffalo Grove
A funeral service for Benjamin A. Bobbitt of Buffalo Grove, 87, was held Monday, Mar. 26 at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. in Arlington Heights. Visitation was held the day before at the same location. Mr. Bobbitt was born on Aug. 27, 1919 in Austin, IL. He died Friday, Mar. 23 in Buffalo Grove. He is survived by his wife, Marjory A. (nee McClintock; children, Louis (Dianna), Deborah and Bruce (Tammy); grandchildren, Ivan (Catarina) Pugh, Rob and Doug Kass, Alicia (Dean) Flesor, and Stephanie and Melanie Bobbitt; great-grandson, Ethan Flesor; and his sister, Betty Jane (Ray) Jirsa. Mr. Bobbitt was preceded in death by his parents Louis Clarence and Anna (nee Nelson) and brother, Charles. Entombment was held at Mt. Emblem cemetery in Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to one's favorite charity.
ELAINE A. BOZYCH
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Elaine A. Bozych (nee McLaughlin) of Elk Grove Village, 90, was held Friday, Mar. 30 10 a.m., at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation was held the day before. Entombment was held at All Saints Mausoleum in Des Plaines. Mrs. Bozych was born on Nov. 9, 1916 in Detroit, Mi. She died Monday, Mar. 26 at her home. She was an employee of Marshall Field's Co. on State St. as a Sales Clerk for 28 years before her retirement. She was a member of Gold Star Wives of America, and a member of St. John's Mayfair Lutheran Church of Chicago. She is survived by her children, Carol A. (Dean) Fiess and Linda E. (Greg) DeOrio; grandchildren, David (Amber) Fiess, Tim Fiess, Jeff (Lisa) Fiess and Jennifer (Tom) Motter; five great-grandchildren; sister, Clarice Edmunds. Mrs. Bozych was preceded in death by her husband, William J.; siblings, Edward, Neil McLaughlin, Clarice Edmunds and Ola McLaughlin.
JOHN M. BRENNAN
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for John M. Brennan, 72, of Rolling Meadows, was held on Saturday, Mar. 31 at St. Colette Church. Visitation took place on Friday, Mar. 30 at Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. Brennan was born on Mar. 17, 1935 in Oak Park. He worked as a warehouse manager for DSI for many years. He died on Mar. 28, 2007 at his home. He is survived by his wife Rita, children Catherine, Elizabeth (Bruce) Barclay, John Jr. (Michelle), Margaret (Tony) Konetzke, Barbara (Chuck) Mason and Thomas (Julie), grandchildren Kelly Maude, Ashley, Brittany and Crystal Voinovich, Jessica, John III and Alexis Brennan, Jennifer and Nicholas Konetzke, Grace and Eva Mason, Nick, Elizabeth and Colin and Sydney Brennan.
