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SARA LUNDBERG
Of Palatine
A Requiem Eucharis service for Sara A. Lundberg, 55, was held Thursday at St. Simon Episcopal Church in Arlington Heights. She was born on June 17, 1952 in Dekalb. She died at her home on Friday, July 27. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
GEORGE MURGES
Formerly of Park Ridge
A funeral service for George J. Murges of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Park Ridge, 79, was held Tuesday, July 31, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation was held the day before at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. Mr. Murges was born on July 27, 1927 in Chicago. He died Wednesday, July 25 at his Sarasota home. He graduated from McKinley High School. Upon graduation, he joined the Army Air Corps, serving until the end of World War II. After the war, he attended Wright Junior College. He was a member of the Illinois and Chicago bar associations. He practiced law for over 30 years. He served as President of the Hellenic Bar Association and was a member of the Shriners and the Union League Club. In addition, he was an active member of the Chicago Yacht Club. He is survived by his children, Anne (Leo) Ballentine, Jon (Helen) and Dean (Sharon); grandchildren, Nikki, Stephanie, Ashley and Ella; siblings, Kathleen Contos, Leah (Jack) Bowman, Paul (Angela), William (Susan), James (Irene), and Peter (Blanche). Mr. Murges was preceded in death by his wife, Maria (nee Maroulis), and siblings, Christine Licos and Dino. Interment was held at Elmwood cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Tidewell Hospice are appreciated.
INGRED S. NYMAN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Ingred S. Nyman, 85, of Des Plaines, was held Monday, Aug. 6, at Oehler Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Sunday, Aug. 5, at the funeral home. Burial was at Memory Gardens. Ms. Nyman was born on April, 20, 1922 in Oravais, Finland. She has been a resident of Des Plaines for 20 years and worked as a data entry clerk at Grainger in 1989. She passed away on Aug. 2, 2007. Ms. Nyman is preceded in death by her husband David and brothers Nils and Gunnar Blomqvist. She is survived by her children Rainer (Lyon), Ralph (Eileen), Roger (Helen), Lois (Richard) Spafford and David (Kathleen), grandchildren Elizabeth and Michael Nyman, Dan (Lynne) Smaczny, Denise Smaczny, Matthew, Erik and Kara Spafford and Steven and Kellie Nyman and siblings Erik (Kirsten) Blomqvist, Sven (Lillian) Blomqvist and Doris (Gustav) Sundstrom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076.
RONALD RAKOWSKI
Of Niles
A funeral service for Ronald A. Rakowski, 54, was held Friday at St. Thecla Church. Mr. Rakowski was born on Feb. 10, 1953 in Chicago. He died on Monday, July 30, at Ambassador Nursing Home.
REGINA SCHWARTZ
Of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Regina A. Schwartz (nee Kielczynski) of Rolling Meadows, 89, was held Monday, Aug. 6, at St. Colette Church. Visitation was held the day before at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mrs. Schwartz was born on Nov. 4, 1917 in Chicago. She died Thursday, Aug. 2 at her home. She is survived by her children, James L. (Ann Marie), Judy M. (Larry) Litchford, Susan S. (Walt) Willis, Kathleen V. (Pat) Egan, and Barbara B. (the late Ralph) Stopen; grandchildren, Caryn (Mark) Leers, Michael Schwartz, Katie (Matt) Hildebrand, Carrie (Steve) Dudek, Christopher (Miss), Andrew (Tami) Oberg, Jeremy (Allison), and Matthew Willis, Jeffery, Kyle, Laura and Melissa Korkus and Kevin Egan; great grandchildren, Abigail and Madeline Leers, Emma and Harper Dudek, Aiden and Ella Hildebrand; nephew, John 'Jack' (Marge) Kielczynski; great nephews, John, Joseph and James Kielczynski. Mrs. Schwartz was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; parents, John and Anna Kielcznski; siblings, Leonard Kelly, Hubert, Florence, Barbara John and Norbert Kielcznski. Interment was held at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Heights.
SAMUEL VALA
Of Niles
A funeral service for Samuel Vala of Niles, 75, was held Tuesday, Aug. 7, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was held the day before at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mr. Vala was born on May 22, 1932 in Newark, NJ. He died Tuesday, July 31 at Lutheran General Hospital. He was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He also worked at a bank. He is survived by his wife, Rose (nee Messina); son, Vincent; step-children, Rita (Stewart) Heuel-Cohen, Diane Heuel, Michael A. Heuel; grandchildren, Brenden and Brant Cohen; siblings, Martha Hines, Mary Calaghan, Ruthie Vala and Flavin Vala; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Vala was preceded in death by his son, Samuel Dean; and parents, Alberto and Maria (nee Stuppiello). Interment was held at All Saints cemetery. Memorial contributions to Pro-life Action League are appreciated.
RICHARD WELLHAUSEN
Of Rolling Meadows
A memorial gathering for Richard (Dick) Louis Wellhausen of Rolling Meadows, 73, was held Thursday, Aug. 2 at Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. Wellhausen was born in Chicago. He died Monday, July 30 at Northwest Community Hospital. He had his first paper route at eight years old. He served as an MP stationed in West Germany from 1956-58. After returning home, he joined the Arlington Heights Fire Department, where he served 20 years, planned the fireman's annual carnivals and picnics. After retirement, he then started his own taxicab company, Arlington Village Cab. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and sister.
EDWARD ARRISON
of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Edward F. Arrison of Arlington Heights, 73, was held Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Visitation was held the day before at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. He was born on Aug. 8, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA. He passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5 at home. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Renee (John) Parlich, Craig, Kevin, and Erin (Dan) DeNardis; grandchildren, John, Michael, Dakota, Dillon and Dominic; siblings, Jack, Robert and Joan (Frank) Panas; and many nieces and nephews. Interment was held at Maryhill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
CATHERINE CHANEY
of Hoffman Estates
A funeral service for Catherine Mary Chaney nee Daly, 59, took place on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was at Arlington cemetery. Visitation preceded the funeral. Mrs. Chaney died on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. Her father, Robert Daley, preceded her in death. Her husband Willard Chaney, her son Jason, her mother Mary Agnes nee Quinn, and her sister Margaret Daly survive her.
ROBERT DeBREAU
Army veteran of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Robert DeBreau, 79, took place on Monday, Sept. 17 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Interment was private. Visitation was on Sunday, Sept. 16 at G. L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mr. DeBreau was born on May 23, 1928 in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a truck driver. He died on Thursday, Sept. 13, in Gurnee. His wife of 46 years, Miriam (nee Marum), and his brother Charles Ebert preceded him in death. His sons Kenneth (Patricia) DeBreau and Thomas DeBreau and his grandchildren John and Michael DeBreau survive him.
ALBERT GOEPPINGER
Formerly of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Albert F. Goeppinger of Schaumburg and formerly of Arlington Heights, 91, was held Friday, Sept. 14 at St. Raymond De Penafort Church in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. He was born on Mar. 31, 1916 in Chicago. He passed away Monday, Sept. 10 at his home. He was the former CFO for the Mayfair Molding Products Company for many years. He is survived by his children, Albert F. (Lynn), Cheryl (John) Meyn and Teri Goeppinger-Watson; grandchildren, Christopher (Heather) Goeppinger, Patricia (Steve) Fialek, Monica (David) Spradling, Michelle (Daniel) Scoles, Alissa (Bryan) Watson-Johnston and Tyler Watson; great grandchildren, C.J. and Maggie Goeppinger, Brianna Fialek, Caleb and Faith Scoles, Michael and Joseph Spradling; siblings, Charles (Carolyn) Jameson, Richard (Jan) Jameson, and Mary (Thomas) Lisinski. Mr. Goeppinger was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyne (nee Serk); grandchildren, Bryce and Matthew Watson; and brother George (the late Dorothy) Goeppinger. Interment will be at Ridgewood cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, masses are appreciated.
EVERETT W. HUFF
Former Marine of Arlington Heights
A funeral service for Everett W. Huff, 75, took place Monday, Sept. 10, at Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights. Interment was at St. John cemetery in Arlington Heights. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 9, at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mr. Huff was born on Nov. 3, 1931 in Chicago. He served in the Marine Corps and was a partner with an insurance company in Des Plaines for many years. He was also a charter member of the Congregational United Church of Christ. He died on Sept. 6, 2007 at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke Medical Center in Chicago. His son Andrew and his siblings Irene Drumm, Harriete Wells, and Edward Huff preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Joan "Ricky" nee Fageol; his children Matthew (Robin), Peter (Vivkie), and Joanna (Vicente) Lopez; and his grandchildren Jason, Samantha, Caitlin, Joseph, and Abigail Huff, Conner Ball, and Emma and Molly Lopez. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights are appreciated.
MARY KNOX
Formerly of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Mary Joyce Knox of Claremont, Calif., and formerly of Park Ridge, 75, will be held Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church in Park Ridge. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. until time of service at the same location. She passed away Saturday, Sept. 15. She is survived by her sister, Linda Knox; and friends, Mary, C. Kearney and Patricia Taepke. Ms. Knox was preceded in death by her friend, Mary Louise Zahm. Interment will be held at River Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Parent Prospect for Muscular Dystrophy are appreciated.
MARILYN KRAUSE
of Buffalo Grove
A funeral service for Marilyn M. Krause of Buffalo Grove, 70, was held Thursday Sept. 13 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Palatine. Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home in Palatine. She was born on Apr. 3, 1937 in Dayton, OH. She passed away Sunday, Sept. 9 in Lake Zurich. She was a member of Spirit of Life Choir, St. Paul UCC Choir. She was also a former employee of the Village of Buffalo Grove. She is survived by her children, Barbara E. and Nancy (Dominick) Tufano, Jr.; granddaughter, Kelly Tufano; brother, Jim Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Krause was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E.; and siblings, Jack Wilson, Don Wilson and Phyllis "Sissy" Carybush. Interment was held at Chapel Hill Gardens West in Elmhurst. Memorials can be made to Spirit of Life Chorus Care of David Barth or St. Paul UCC or Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center.
WANDA KRZYZANOWSKI
of Niles
Funeral services for Wanda Krzyzanowski, 84, took place Friday, Sept. 14, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles and at St. Thecla Church. Interment will be at St. Adalbert cemetery in Niles. Mrs. Krzyzanowski was born on Nov. 27, 1922. She worked as a cashier and was a former member of the Filharmonia Choir. She died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at Regency Nursing Home. Her husband Eugene, her parents Walter and Anna (nee Palac) Krawczyk, and her brother Edward (Dolores) Krawczyk preceded her in death. Her sister Helen (Steve) Wilczynski, her son Gene (Karen) Krzyzanowski, her grandchild Sean Krzyzanowski, her three step-grandchildren, her brother-in-law Stanley Krzyzanowski, and many nieces and nephews survive her.
THOMAS LAUTERBURG
Army veteran
Formerly of Palatine A funeral service for Thomas W. Lauterburg of Schaumburg, and formerly of Palatine, 61, was held Saturday, Sept. 15 at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Palatine. He passed away Friday, Sept. 7 at his home. He had worked as a butcher for Dominickšs for many years. He also served in the Army and was a member of the Palatine American Legion Post 690. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the Meat Cutters Union. He is survived by his son, William C.; siblings, Fredrick and Cathy Lauterburg; many nieces and nephews; and special partner, Sandra Poczatek. Mr. Lauterburg was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Mary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rainbow Hospice or Northwest Community Healthcare Foundation.
FRANK LEJA
of Niles
Funeral services were held for Frank Leja of Niles on Friday, Sept. 8 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. Juliana Church. Leja was a carpenter by trade. He is survived by his mother Albina (Krupa) Leja, sister Lousie Siuty (Walter) and nephew Christopher Siuty. Leja was preceded in death by his father Joseph Leja. Interment was at St. Adalbert cemetery.
ALVIN LENZ
World War II veteran of Rolling Meadows
A Mass for Alvin B. Lenz, 86, will take place Friday, 10 a.m., at St. Colette Church, with interment at Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Heights. A visitation will be held on Thursday, 3-8 p.m., at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Mr. Lenz was born on Dec. 16, 1920, in Glidden, WI. He died on Sunday, Sept. 16, at Manor Care of Rolling Meadows. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Army Corps.
JIMMY JOHN MELLEN
Retired Army Major of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Jimmy John Mellen, 89, of Mt. Prospect was held on Monday, Sept. 17 at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 16 at the funeral home. Interment was at Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights. Ms. Mellen was born on May 21, 1918 in Jonesboro, Texas. She was a retired Major in the U.S. Army and a resident of Mt. Prospect for over 50 years. She passed away on Sept. 13, 2007 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband John T. Mellen, brothers and sisters Eloise Hughes, Bonnie Ashmorre, Waldine Young and Helen Miller and parents Hattie and Taylor Young. Ms. Mellen is survived by her children John (Rosalind) Mellen and Mary Mellen, grandchildren Paula Van Hagey, Rebecca Mellen and Daniel Mellen and brothers and sisters Taylor (Ruby) Young and Hayden (Emily) Young.
