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ROBERT D. CORRIGAN
Of Hoffman Estates
Funeral services for Robert D. Corrigan, 38, of Hoffman Estates took place at Meadows Funeral Home and St. Colette Church. Mr. Corrigan was born Oct. 30, 1968 in New Jersey. He worked in insurance sales for the Hallberg Commercial Company for many years. He loved hockey and doing sports with his children. He passed away Mar. 29 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Karen Corrigan. He is survived by his wife, Kerry nee Ross Corrigan, his children Ross Corrigan, Brett Corrigan, and Cassidy Corrigan, his sisters Kelly (Curtis) Webster and Kathleen (James) O'Malley, and his parents in law Dennis and Christine Cassidy. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Corrigan Children c/o the family.
DOLORES GOETZ
Of Arlington Heights
A memorial visitation for Dolores K. Goetz (nee Hanson) of Arlington Heights, 77, will be held Saturday, Apr. 7 at Glueckert Funeral Home, in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Goetz was born on June 18, 1929 in Chicago. She died Sunday, Mar. 11 at her home. She is survived by her children, Sandra, Jaqueline (Ronald) Trost and William (Kirsten; grandchildren, Gunnar, Anders, Anja, Taidhgin and Annika. Mrs. Goetz was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents; and her siblings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Rainbow Hospice.
FRANKLIN GURNEY
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Franklin T. Gurney, 74, took place on Monday, Mar. 26, at Oehler Funeral Home. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery in Evergreen Park. Mr. Gurney was born on Aug. 31, 1932 in Chicago. He died on Wednesday, Mar. 21, in his home. He was a retired systems analyst for Motorola, Inc., with over 30 years of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
JOSEPH A. HEERENS
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Joseph A. Heerens, 80, of Mt. Prospect, will be held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights. Visitation took place yesterday (Tuesday) at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Interment will be at Memory Gardens cemetery. Mr. Heerens was born on Oct. 27, 1926 in Evanston. He graduated from Carthage College where he played on the tennis, basketball and football team. He then worked as a research scientist for A.B. Dick Co. for over 35 years. He served as the company's credit union president and was active in Toastmasters International. Mr. Heerens was an avid golfer and played in the Mt. Prospect senior and twilight golf leagues. He sang in the Harper College Festival Chorus, the First Presbyterian Church Choir and Mens Choir. He was also active in several Chicago theaters and the Masonic Lodge in Glenview. He passed away Mar. 30, 2007 at his home. Mr. Heerens is survived by his wife Priscilla, children Kathryn (David) Brown, Cynthia (Michael) Richartz and Joseph R. (Anne), grandchildren Barrett Brown, Stephanie Richartz, Nathan Richartz, Dylan Richartz, Vivian Heerens and Joseph W. Heerens and siblings Dr. Robert Heerens and Gertrude Gayner. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his church choir appreciated.
HELEN Z. JANCZAK
Of Palatine
A funeral service for Helen Z. Janczak, of Palatine, was held on Monday, Apr. 2 at St. James Church. Visitation was held on Sunday, Apr. 1 at Glueckert Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery. Ms. Janczak was born on June 15, 1915 in Chicago. She was a homemaker and was a cafeteria cashier at Western Electric for over 21 years. She had resided in Sarasota, Florida for many years. She died on Mar. 26, 2007 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights. She is preceded in death by her husband Peter. She is survived by her sons Ronald (Dolores) and Peter, granddaughters Deborah (Steve) Raddatz, Renee (Michael) Keenan and Chandra (Thomas) Kearney, great-grandchildren Nicole, Kellie, Justine, Christina and Ryan, sisters Irene Maciorowski and Loretta Mellon and many nieces and nephews.
ESTER JOVANOVICH
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Ester (Irma) Jovanovich, 80, of Elk Grove Village was held on Friday, Mar. 30 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation was held on Thursday, Mar. 29 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove, Interment was at Most Holy Mother of God cemetery in Grayslake. Ms. Jovanovich was born in Vrsac, Yugoslavia. She worked as a seamstress in the clothing industry. She died on Mar. 28, 2007 in Lexington HealthCare Center in Schaumburg. She is survived by her husband Danilo "Dan", son Danilo (Diane) Jovanovich, daughters Dorothy (Michael) O'Claire, Anna (Mitch) Enderle and Millie (Russell) Molitor, sister Anna Herl, niece Erna Hoenle and her eight grandchildren.
SYLVIA KAWIECKI
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Sylvia Kawiecki, 80, of Des Plaines will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 9 at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. Visitation will take place on Monday from 9 a.m. until the service at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Ms. Kawiecki was born on Sept. 22, 1926 in Chicago. She worked as a typesetter for a newspaper. She died on Apr. 1, 2007 at Manor Care. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene, parents Frank and Anna, brother Jack (Gloria) and nephews Keith and Craig Baumgarten. Ms. Kawiecki is survived by her sisters Muriel (late George) Woywood, Doris (late Lenard) Spyer and Arlene (late Arthur) Baumgarten, sister-in-law Lorraine (late Bob) Ness and nieces and nephews Susan and Scott Woywood, Jill Harman, Glenn and Leslie Spyer, Gayle (Michael) Kalas, Brad Baumgarten, Jaclyn (Craig) Bossen and Kenneth (Shari) Kawiecki. Memorial contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Association appreciated.
RAYMOND KOEHLER
Lived in Des Plaines since 1949
Longtime Des Plaines resident Raymond V. Koehler, 85, died on Apr. 1. Born in Chicago, he graduated from Lane Tech High School and the University of Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army Cops of Engineers for five years including during World War II and Korea. Mr. Koehler was a structural engineer for BP/Amoco for 32 years until his retirement. He resided in Des Plaines since 1949 and was married
for 63 years to his wife, Louise. Mr. Koehler is survived by his wife, Louise, (nee Angell); daughter Kendra Koehler; and grandson Scott Koehler. He was preceded in death by son Glen Koehler. Funeral services will be private.
GERALD LOCKWOOD
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Gerald D. Lockwood, Jr., 50, took place Wednesday, Mar. 28, at St. James Church. Mr. Lockwood died on Sunday, Mar. 25, at Northwest Community Hospital. He was survived by his children Cody, Blake and Danielle, grandchild Lilly, mother Bernice (nee Madonia), siblings Linda Gilardi, Robert Lockwood, Bredell Husenica and Ronald Lockwood, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Lockwood was preceded in death by his father Gerald D. Lockwood, Sr.
LILLIAN LOPIPERO
Of Niles
Funeral services for Lillian LoPipero, 80, of Niles will be today (Wednesday) at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. and St. John Brebeuf Church at 10 a.m. Visitation was yesterday. Interment at Mt. Carmel cemetery. Mrs. LoPipero was born May 28, 1926 in Chicago. She was a homeowner. She passed away Sunday, Apr. 1 at Lutheran General Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Violet nee DeGrande Biancalana, and her siblings Dorothy (late Walter) Zych and Pfc. Joseph Biancalana. She is survived by her husband Joseph LoPipero, her niece Cookie (Nick) Hirtzig, her great nieces Dr. Vanessa Hirtzig and Alicia Hirtzig, and her great nephew Eric Hirtzig.
ELEANORE MADDEN
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Eleanore R. Madden (nee Macht) of Elk Grove Village, 82, was held Thursday, Mar. 29 at 10 a.m., at Queen of the Rosary Church. Visitation was held the day before. Interment was held at St. Joseph cemetery in River Grove. Mrs. Madden was born on Apr. 3, 1924 in Chicago. She died Sunday, Mar. 25 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She worked at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in the Day Surgery Admission Dept. before her retirement. She was a member of the Elk Grove Village VFW Post 9284 Ladies Auxiliary and the Shiela Ray Senior Center. She also volunteered at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. She is survived by her children, Michael J. (Elizabeth), Patrick G. (Orysia), Mary M. (Jim) Jones and Judy M. (George) Ardolino; grandchildren, Toni (Joe) Burdick, Nikki (James) Andersen, Jackie, Mike Brian and Taisa Madden, George and Kylee Ardolino, Jessica, Jason and Derek Jones; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Alex J. (Mary Jean) Macht, Kathleen (Ken) Howe; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Madden was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J.; children, Edward M and Jerry; siblings, Jenny (Earl) Abraham, Marie (Bob) Kracjic and Clara Macht.
GEORGE MAXWELL
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for George Maxwell of Des Plaines, 71, will be held today (Friday), 11 a.m., at Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel. Visitation was held yesterday. Mr. Maxwell was born on Dec. 6, 1935 in Chicago. He died Monday, Apr. 2 in Des Plaines. He was a retired operations agent for United Airlines for 37 years, retiring in 1995. He was also a Veteran in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cronin (nee McGarry); children Scott, Michael (Barbara), Jeffrey (Wendy), Ronald, Laura (Jeffrey) Camiliere; step-children, Eileen (Tim) Finnander, Maribeth (Randy) Johnson, Kevin (Ann) Cronin, Tom (Kim) Cronin; grandchildren, Amie (John), Adam, Steven, Jenny, Taylor, Deana, Ashley; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Jack, Laney and Leah; siblings, Lil (Harold) West and Jenny Sparks.
HELEN M. MEIER
Of Rolling Meadows
A graveside service and interment for Helen M. Meier, 92, of Rolling Meadows, will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert cemetery. Ms. Meier was born on Feb. 24, 1915 in Chicago. She had worked at the Crawfords Department Store for many years. She died on Mar. 25, 2007 at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward and parents Nicholas and Anna Kasarewski. Ms. Meier is survived by her sister Mary Kozlowski and many close friends. Funeral arrangements by Meadows Funeral Home.
ANN PALICKE
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Ann T. Palicke (nee Kiazura) of Elk Grove Village, 91, was held Tuesday, Mar. 27, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation was held the day before. Mrs. Palicke was born on Apr. 10, 1915 in Chicago. She died Friday, Mar. 23 Manor Care Nursing Center in Elk Grove Village. She was a retired store manager after 40 years of service with Fannie Mae Candies. She was also a former resident of Rolling Meadows for 15 years. She is survived by her children, Doris A. (Russ) McNeil and Diane Magnuson; grandchildren, James (Teri) Sobucki, Daniel (Belinda) Sobucki, Donna (Allan) Miller, James Magnuson and Carol (Jason) Adams; great-grandchildren, Tracy, James, Ryan, Ashlee, Emilee, Allan, Jacob, Katie and Nathan; sister, Martha Schultz Mrs. Palicke was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin R. Interment was held at St. Michael cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimers Association or Vitas Hospice.
THOMAS O'DONNELL, JR.
Navy Veteran
A funeral service for Thomas A. "Tom" O'Donnell, Jr., 80, will take place Saturday, Apr. 14, 10 a.m., at St. Emily Church in Mt. Prospect. Mr. O'Donnell, Jr. was a graduate of Maine Township High School in 1944. He was born on January 15, 1927, and died on Thursday, Mar. 8, in Napa, California. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He loved sports. He was also a resident of St. Helena, California for three years and Juneau, Alaska for over 20 years. Mr. O'Donnell, Jr. was survived by his wife Mary Alice O'Donnell, children Beth Ann (Allen) Graves, Shannon (John) DiFilippo and Tim O'Donnell, sisters Dorothy O'Donnell and Patricia Walsh, three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas A., Sr. and Cecilia O'Donnell, Sr., and sisters Mary Jane Mountain and Catherine Schwass. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred or contributions to the New Mexico chapter of The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
PETER PETRAMALE
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Peter Petramale of Rolling Meadows, 78, was held Monday, Apr. 2 10:30 a.m., at St. Colette Church. Visitation was held the day before. Interment was private. Mr. Petramale was born on June 28, 1928 in Chicago. He died Thursday, Mar. 29 at his home. He worked as a brick layer and also drove for Niedert Freight Company for 28 years. He was also a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Fern (nee Mueller); children, Karen Ewing, Peter (Laura), Mary Ann Petramale, Linda (David) Johnson, Joann (Tom) Stockenberg, Mary (Brad) Berkey, Tony Toljanic, Mark (Sharlene) Toljanic, Lynn (Terry) Fuller, John (Samantha) Toljanic and Pop Pop to 15; sibling, Victoria Burger. Mr. Petramale was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Michelina; his former wife, Mary (nee Cortina); siblings, Michael and William Petramale and Mary Kusiolek. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.
MARY ANN PINKONSLY
Of Buffalo Grove
A funeral service for Mary Ann Pinkonsly of Buffalo Grove, 63, was held Wednesday, Mar. 28 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation was held the day before. Mrs. Pinkonsly was born on July 11, 1943 in Chicago. She died Saturday, Mar. 24 at Evanston Northwestern Hospital. She worked for Illinois Bell for 27 years before her retirement. She also worked at Carson Pirie Scott in Vernon Hills and was the treasurer of the Gulfstream RV Club. She loved her cats, enjoyed traveling and gardening. She is survived by her siblings, Robert Robison, Rosemarie (Bob) Passi, Ellen (Glenn) Winkler, Michael (Dianne) Robison, and Sharon Alvey; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pinkonsly was preceded in death by her husband William A. and parents Charles Russell and Mary Ellen (nee O'Leary) Interment was held at All Saint cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the Brain Cancer Institute.
RICHARD N. RAKOW
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Richard N. Rakow, 63, of Des Plaines was held on Monday, Apr. 2 at Oehler Funeral Home. Interment was held at Ridgewood Memorial Park. Mr. Rakow was born on Jan. 16, 1944 in Chicago. He was baptised and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Des Plaines. He died Mar. 28, 2007 at Holy Family Health Center. He is preceded in death by his parents John W. and Ethel and his sister Miriam (Tom) Inglis. Mr. Rakow is survived by his brother John T., sisters Joan (Brian) Pope and Cleo (Dale) Tazbier, nieces and nephews Brian, John, Debbie, Cheri, Dale Jr., Kim and Jeff and many great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines 60016.
JOHANNA STINE
Formerly of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Johanna P. Stine (nee Peterson) of Batavia formerly of Arlington Heights, 101, will be held today (Thursday), Apr. 5, 1 p.m., at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. until time of service. Mrs. Stine was born on Feb. 9, 1906 in Grantsburg, Wis. She died Monday, Apr. 2 at the Michealsen Health Center in Batavia. She worked as a private secretary for Union Oil for many years. She is survived by her children, Ruth (John) Ritzma and Bruce; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stine was preceded in death by her husband, Edison; parents Julius and Gertrude Peterson.
