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RALPH COTE
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Ralph N. Cote of Des Plaines, 83, will be held Saturday, June 30, 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 3 to 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel in Des Plaines. Mr. Cote was born on June 20, 1924 in Chicago. He died Monday, June 25 at Vita Hospice at Manor Care in Winter Park, Fla. He was a WWII Navy CB, a member of American Legion Post 740 in Norwood Park, a member of Des Plaines V.F.W., life member of Des Plaines Elks 1546, and a member of the Des Plaines Optimist Club. He was also a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians for over 60 years. He is survived by his children, Janet (Michael) LaFate and son, Paul N. (Pamela); grandchildren, Kristine (Christopher) Erickson and Mary Ruth Cote; and sister, Delores Owens. Mr. Cote is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (nee Danielson). Interment will be held at Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church are appreciated.
HAROLD FIEBIG
Formerly of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Harold G. Fiebig of Poplar Grove and formerly of Rolling Meadows, 85, was held Wednesday, June 27, at St. Colette Church. Visitation was held the day before at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Interment was held at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Mr. Fiebig was born on Nov. 1, 1921 in downstate Bloomington. He died Saturday, June 23 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in South Beloit, Ill. He worked for Proctor and Gamble in shipping and receiving for over 36 years. He was also a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. He is survived by his children, Susan, (the later Gregg) Sitta, Janet (Dan) Hamrin, Linda (Bob) Comstock, Peggy Cubberley, Betty Jean (Michael) Kendziora, Mary Patricia (Theodore) Costa, Joseph (Cathy), James (Nancy) and John; 36 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Laurel); and aunt, Pearl Nield. Mr. Krainik was preceded in death by his wife, Margie and brother, Guy.
MARYANN JOHNSEN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service and visitation for MaryAnn Johnson, nee Pelka, of Des Plaines, formerly of Elk Grove Village, 69, will take place today at Grove Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., with memorial service at 8 p.m. Ms. Johnson was born in Chicago. She passed away Tuesday, June 26 in Des Plaines. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Johnsen, her dear parents, Joseph and Agnes Pelka, and her fond brother Edward Pelka. She is survived by her beloved children, Michael J. Johnsen, Gregory A. (Dawn) Johnsen, Sandra L. (Michael Sr.) Sargent, her beloved stepson Paul (Sussan), cherished grandchildren Samantha Johnsen, Carissa Johnsen, Jennifer Johnsen, Gregory Johnsen, Megan Sargent, Stephanie Sargent, and Michael Sargent, and many nieces and nephews.
HARRY G. KOZIOL
Formerly of Arlington Heights
A graveside service and interment for Harry G. Koziol, 91, formerly of Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) at St. Adalbert cemetery. Mr. Koziol was born on January, 28, 1916 in Chicago. He worked as an engineer in the electronics field for many years. He died on June 17, 2007 at Rosewood of Inverness. He is preceded in death by his wife Lillian. Mr. Koziol is survived by his son Thaddeus (Linda), grandchildren Quincey (Jonna) Koziol and Amy (Isaac) Chagoya and great-grandchildren Audrey, Duncan, Olivia and Owen Koziol, Isaac and Sander Chagoya. Funeral arrangements by Meadows Funeral Home.
CHRISTOPHER MCNAMARA
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Christopher J. McNamara of Rolling Meadows, 56, was held Monday, June 25, at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. McNamara was born on Mar. 20, 1951 in Chicago. He died Friday, June 22 at his home. He was an engineer for the Henkel Company, a plastics company for over 23 years. He is survived by his parents, David J. and Margaret; siblings, Mary (Joel Griffith) McNamara, David (Mary Beth), Catherine (Mark) Hansen, and Matthew (Debbie); and nieces, Kelly and Katy.
GENE ANN MICHAELS
Of Elk Grove Village
Visitation for Gene Ann Michaels (nee Omernik), 82, took place Sunday, June 24, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Michaels was born in Wittenburg, Wisconsin. She died at her home on Friday, June 22. She was a 49-year resident of Elk Grove Village.
MARJORIE MICHAELSON-SMITH
Member of South Park Church
Marjorie Michaelson-Smith, age 89, a resident of Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream, died Monday, June 18, at Windsor's Johnson Healthcare Center. She was born February 27, 1918 in Chicago. Marjorie graduated from Wheaton College (IL) in 1939. She was a member of South Park Church in Park Ridge, IL, where she was involved in many church activities. She was an accomplished musician, an avid reader, and a member of PEO. She enjoyed life as a homemaker and greatly loved her family. She is survived by her husband, Robert Smith; her two sons, Ronald (Jan) Michaelson of Springfield, IL, and Rev. Wesley (Rev. Karin) Granberg-Michaelson of Grand Rapids, MI; her daughter, Marcia (Ralph) Berke of Park Ridge, IL; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her brother, Carl Gundersen, Jr.; and two sisters, Gloria Buscarello, and Valerie Heidlauf.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Michaelson; her parents, Carl and Valborg Gundersen; and two brothers, Kenneth and Melvin. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 23, at 1:30 P.M. at Windsor Park Manor, Windsor Park Dr. at North Ave., (just west of Gary Ave.) in Carol Stream, with the Revs. Wesley and Karin Granberg-Michaelson officiating. Interment was held privately at Town of Maine cemetery, in Park Ridge, IL. Memorials may be directed to Epaphroditus Foundation, 860 Tollgate Road, Elgin, IL 60123. Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
VALERIE A. MILIUKAS
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral Mass for Valerie A. Miliukas nee Nauseda of Rolling Meadows, 89, took place Monday, June 25 at St. Colette Church. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Lithuanian National cemetery in Justice, Ill. Ms. Miliukas was born Jan. 22, 1918 in Chicago. She worked as a secretary for Advance Display for many years. She passed away Thursday, June 21 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Miliukas and her siblings Vincent Nauseda, Stanley Nauseda, and Felicita Planchunas. She is survived by her daughter Carla Flores, grandchildren Lori (Vince) Wiley, Debbie (Rich) Stueber, and Carlos (Katrin) Flores, great grandchildren Holly Sprow, Michael Sprow, Evan Wiley, Asia Flores, Niko Flores, Katie Stueber, and Richie Stueber, and her sister Frances (Nick) Romashko. Funeral arrangements by Meadows Funeral Home.
JEREMIAH RYAN
St. Paul of the Cross parishioner
A funeral Mass for Jeremiah Patrick "Jerry" Ryan took place Monday, June 25 at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Visitation was the previous day. Interment at Queen of Heaven cemetery. Mr. Ryan was born Sept. 5, 1934. He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the CDR USNR (Ret.) Submarine Service. He played for the Shannon Rovers Bagpipe Band in Chicago and was member of IBEW Local 134 for over 40 years. He was also parishioner of St. Paul of the Cross Church. He passed away Wednesday, June 20. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. and Julia (Judge) Ryan. He is survived by his beloved wife Anne C. Ryan nee McHugh, dear grandchildren Matthew (Karina), Sean and Stacy Van Vleet, Dylan and Sarah Crowley, Dan, Matt, Shannon, Bridget Ryan, and Julia Egesdal, fond siblings Thomas Ryan, John (Pepita) Ryan, Edward (Mary), Sheila (Paul) Wisniewski, Marie (Robert) Auer, and Robert (Margaret) Ryan, and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association, 800-34202383 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home.
KATHERINE SCHEIWILLER
Of Prospect Hts.
A funeral service for Katherine Scheiwiller, nee Albert, formerly of Mt. Prospect and Chicago, 74, will be celebrated 10 a.m. today at St. Raymond Church in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was yesterday. Interment will be in St. Michael the Arch Angel cemetery. Katherine was born Feb. 19, 1933 in Chicago. She was active with the St. Raymond Woman's Club. She passed away Monday, June 25. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William E. Scheiwiller. She is survived by her dear children, Karen (Ed) Higginson, Kenneth Scheiwiller, and Janet (Bryant) Jordan, and cherished grandchildren Kathleen, Julie, Laura, Michael, Kevin, Keith, Matthew, Kayla, Jake and Joe. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Funeral Arrangements made by Friedrichs Funeral Home.
WALTER F. TRACHSEL
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Walter F. Trachsel, 70, of Mt. Prospect, was held on Wednesday, June 27 at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Visitation took place on Tuesday, June 16 at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Interment was at Windridge cemetery. Mr. Trachsel was born on Jan. 24, 1937 in Janesville, Wis. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was retired from Parsons Brinckerhoff and a member of the American Society of Professional Engineers and the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. He was very active in the youth sports programs at St. Mark Lutheran Church and his hobbies included bowling, golf, fishing and playing bridge. He was also an Eagle Scout. He passed away on June 23, 2007. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard. Mr. Trachsel is survived by his wife Sandie, children Walter Gordon (Joy), Steven Richard (Karen), Michael John (Michelle) and Susan Elizabeth Trachsel, grandchildren Ashley, Allison, Austin, Alex, Tyler, Ryan, Mallory, Michael Jr., and Mario and sister Ellen Peterson. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Parkinson Disease Association.
M. LORRAINE WILMES
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for M. Lorraine "Terry" Wilmes (nee Terrill) of Elk Grove Village, 79, was held Friday, June 22 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Visitation was held the day before at the same location. Mrs. Wilmes was born in Nisland, SD. She died Tuesday, June 19 at her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Chris) Nyberg and James (Anna); grandchildren; Lisa, Jeffrey, Adam (Anita) Nyberg, James, Amye, Ashley, and Jessica Wilmes; sister-in-law, Mary Thompson; many friends and her pet, Rascal. Mrs. Wilmes was preceded in death by her husband, James A. and sister, Doris Hutter. Interment was held at Abraham Lincoln National cemetery.
John Leer
Former DP Alderman Leer Dies
A memorial service for former Des Plaines alderman John Leer will be held on Friday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Des Plaines. Mr. Leer lived in Des Plaines for many years before moving to Eden Prairie, Minn. two years ago. He attended the University of Minnesota and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. As a Des Plaines alderman, he represented the 3d ward for 12 years. In 2001 he received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for humanitarian service by Lions Club International. Leer also served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, usher and trustee at First Congregational Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son John III (Sarah); daughters Cathy (John), Jody (Dave), and Missy (Charlie); eight grandchildren, two great-grandsons; and a sister.
MARGARET M. ANDERSON
Of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Margaret M. Anderson, 52, of Arlington Heights, was held on Saturday, June 16 at Oehler Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Friday, June 15 at the funeral home. Interment was at Memory Gardens cemetery. Ms. Anderson was born on July 12, 1954 in Chicago. She died on June 13, 2007 at Lutheran General Hospital. She is preceded in death by her son Dane and father Daniel Dombrowski. Ms. Anderson is survived by her husband Ross, son Mark (fiancé Megan) Anderson, mother Barbara, siblings Sue (Bill) Springston, Judy (Rick) Penoyer, Beth (Dan) Culhane and Paul (Joe) Dombrowski and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 910 W. Van Buren, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60607.
INOVEVA BACHMEIER
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Inoveva Bachmeier (nee Ternes) of Des Plaines, 77, will be held today (Friday), 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Visitation was held yesterday (Thursday) at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment will be held at All Saints cemetery in Des Plaines. Mrs. Bachmeier was born on July 12, 1929 in Romania. She died Monday, June 18 at her home in Des Plaines. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Agathe Bachmeier, Sonya (Byron) DeLeon, and Eva (John) Dumelle; grandchildren, Christopher (Teresa), Adam, Josef, Michael, Johnny, and Joshua; sister, Bertile (the late John) Roth; and many nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws, and sister-in-laws. Mrs. Bachmeier was preceded in death by her siblings, Hans, Wendel, Longin, and Helene.
DELORES CURRER
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Delores G. Currer (nee DeWinter) of Des Plaines, 79, will be held today (Wednesday), 11 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel. Visitation was held yesterday (Tuesday). Mrs. Currer was born on Apr. 6, 1928 in Hammond, Ind. She died on Friday, June 15 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She is survived by her husband, Robert M.; children, William R. (Nancy), Col. Russell J. (Gerry), Sandra J. (Jeff) Naruszewicz and Capt. Jeffrey S. (Merial); nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; siblings, Phyllis Novak and Lorraine West; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society Illinois Division are appreciated.
SAM GIULIANO
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Sam Giuliano, 96, took place on Thursday, June 14, at St. Mary Church. Mr. Giuliano was born on April 10, 1911 in Sicily. He died on Sunday, June 10, at Lutheran General Hospital. He worked as a dental technician.
RONALD KENIUK
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Ronald E. Keniuk, 69, took place Saturday, June 16, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mr. Keniuk was born on Nov. 6, 1937 in Chicago. He died at his home on Tuesday, June 12. He was a life-long resident of Des Plaines.
DOROTHY KING
Of Buffalo Grove
A funeral service for Dorothy C. King (nee Flosbach) of Buffalo Grove, 89, will be held today (Thursday), 10 a.m. at St. Edna Church in Arlington Heights. Visitation is held prior to the service, 9 a.m. at St. Edna Church. Mrs. King was born on Oct. 10, 1917 in Chicago. She died on Sunday, June 10 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; children, Gerald (Katie) and William (Gail); siblings, Agnes Boldt, Loretta Klimec and Margaret Rice. Interment will be at St. Michael cemetery in Palatine. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Save-A-Pet.
