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IRENE ZIEL
Park Ridge Resident
A funeral Mass for Irene Ziel of Park Ridge, 82, was celebrated Aug. 1 in Our Lady of Ransom Church. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. A native of Chicago and a homemaker, she died July 29 in her home. She was active in the Lighthouse for the Blind, 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608, to which memorials are requested. Surviving are her husband, Chester; and daughters Christine (Leonard) Goduto and Kathleen (Charles) Szachowicz.
LAVERNE A. LUKA
Homemaker
A funeral service for LaVerne A. Luka, 81, of Niles, was held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug. 4 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Burial took place at Maryhill cemetery. Mrs. Luka was born in Chicago on March 23, 1922 and died at her daughter Carolis home on Thursday, July 31. Mrs. Luka is survived by her daughters, Carol (Ronald) Grothendieck, Elaine Johnson and Dolores (Thomas) Kevane and son, Gary (Kathy) Luka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Luka, father, William Santowski and mother, Ann Sass.
BEN JANCHITRAPONVEJ
Chemist
A funeral service for Ben Janchitraponvej, 58, of Niles, was held on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Visitation was held at the funeral home. Mr. Janchitraponvej was born in Thailand on Oct. 30, 1944 and died at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge on Tuesday, July 29. He was a chemist for a research and development company. He was involved with Helen Curtis Co. and Johnson Products Co. He is survived by wife, Lydia Janchitraponvej; son, Benjamine Richard Janchitraponvej; parents, sister and two brothers in Thailand and friends, Dr. and Mrs. Sirichai and Victor Sirichai. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 625 North Ct. Suite 280 Palatine, IL 60067-8162, the American Diabetes Association or the American Lung Association are appreciated.
PEGGY LYNN JOHNSON
Of Niles
A funeral service for Peggy Lynn Johnson, 59, of Niles, was held Monday, Aug. 4, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at Acacia Park cemetery, 7800 W. Irving Park Rd., in Chicago. Ms. Johnson had worked as an activity therapist with Chicago Reed Mental Health Center. She was known as a supporter for foreign adoption, having adopted her daughter from the former Soviet Union. Ms. Johnson was preceded in death by her father Russell. She is survived by her mother Gertrude Johnson; daughter Sara Anastasia Johnson; brother Terry (Jean) Johnson; niece Rebecca (Jack) Stanaszck and friend Kirk (Hilary) Steinhaus.
THERESA KACZMAREK
Niles Resident
A funeral Mass for Theresa Kaczmarek, 88, of Niles, was celebrated July 29 in Our Lady of Ransom Church, Park Ridge. Burial followed in St. Adalbert cemetery. A homemaker who was a native of Chciago, she was a member of the Queen Kinga Club of St. Wenceslaus, and the St. Wenceslaus Rosary Society. She died July 26 in her home. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Surviving are her children, Elaine (Ron) Wojcik, Marilyn Payne, and James (Krys) Kaczmarek; grandchildren John and Robert Wojcik, Steven and Scott Payne, and Thomas and Laura Kaczmarek; a brother, Joseph (Tina) Metler; sister-in-law Emily Kaczmarek and many nieces and nephews.
TIMOTHY HEJZA
Of Niles
A funeral service for Timothy Roger Hejza, 44, of Niles, was held July 31 at St. Juliana Church in Chicago. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery and arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Mr. Hejza was a construction worker. Survivors include his parents Roger and Joanne Hejza; daughter Alyssa; sister Donna de la Flor; brothers Russell and Scott Hejza; nieces Ashlea and Michele; nephews Ian and Teddy and many aunts and uncles.
PHYLLIS E. NOVAK
Formerly of Mt. Prospect
A funeral Mass for Phyllis E. Novak, 86, of Fullerton California, formerly of Mt. Prospect, was held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at All Saints Cathedral Parish in Chicago. Burial was at All Saints Parish cemetery, Chicago. Arrangements were made by Matz Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Novak had been a homemaker and was a retired Chicago Police crossing guard. She was the wife of the late Florian ³Flory² Novak and Stephen Synoracki; mother of Susan (Al) Meyer, Mary (Charles) Scott and the late Karen (Warren) Sobczyk and grandmother of Stephen Meyer, Janet Ahonen, Allison Ersek, Jeffrey Sobczyk, Melissa Dias, Jennifer Kulczak, Stephen Scott, Douglas Scott and James Scott.
CARL J. ZIESEMER
Superintendent of Glenora Farms Dairy
A memorial service for Carl J. Ziesemer, 81, of Des Plaines, was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 26 at Glenview Evangelical Church. He passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Mr. Ziesemer was a resident of Des Plaines for 47 years. He was Superintendent of Glenora Farms Dairy in Evanston and later served the Evanston Health Department. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Ziesemer is survived by his wife, Phyllis (nee Baldewein); children, Karlie (Albert) Davis, Lorie (Steve) Raupp, Kristie (George) Janicki, Leslie (Frank) Urban, Carl P., and Phillip (Sharon); and 16 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Phantom Ranch Christian Childrenis Camp, W309-S10910 Hwy. 1, Mukwonago, WI, 53149.
CAROLYN L. NAVARRO
30 Resident of Des Plaines
Private funeral and interment services were held for Carolyn L. Navarro, 66 of Des Plaines. Visitation for Mrs. Navarro was also private. A 30 year resident of Des Plaines, Mrs. Navarro was born May 18, 1937 in Green Bush, MN and died Sept. 24 at Holy Family Medical Center. She worked for 40 years as a key punch operator for the National Association of Independent Insurance in Des Plaines. She is preceded in death by her father Peter Pulcinski. Mrs. Navarro is survived by her husband of 45 years, Luis S. Navarro, her mother Amelia Pulcinski, along with many nieces and nephews.
GENEVIEVE KOLAK
of Des Plaines
Funeral services for Genevieve Kolak (nee Korczykowski), 77, of Des Plaines, were held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment followed in St. Adalbert cemetery. Born in Chicago on Jan. 7, 1926, Mrs. Kolak passed away on Sept. 21 at the Glenbridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She had been a homemaker. Mrs. Kolak is survived by her sisters-in-law, Lottie (the late Marion) Twayne and Helen Ustic; brother-in-law, Leonard J. (Dolores) Kolak; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kolak was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Kolak; her brother-in-law, the late Mitchell Kolak; brothers, the late Walter (Betty) Kania, and the late Joseph Kania; and her sister, the late Angeline (the late Frank) Kolak. Arrangements were made by Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
EUGENE F. KOPPENSTEINER
Of Niles
Funeral services for Eugene F. Koppensteiner, 75, of Niles, were held on Sept. 23 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was in St. Peter UCC cemetery. Mr. Koppensteiner was born in Evanston on May 18, 1928, and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21. He had worked as a design engineer for Bell & Howell. Mr. Koppensteiner is survived by his wife, Alice Koppensteiner; daughters, Carol (Joe) Beauvais, Mary (Danny) Colby, and Susan (Rick) Krueger; sons, Jeff, Jim, and Stephen Koppensteiner; brothers, Alfred (Violet) and James (Ann) Koppensteiner; and sisters, Gloria and Lola Koppensteiner. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Alfred and Alma Koppensteiner, and his sister, the late Lynn Koppensteiner. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
BARTEV A. KELJIK
former Village Commissioner for the MP Building Development & Redevelopment Commission
A funeral service for Bartev A. Keljik, Jr., 77, of Mt. Prospect, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment will be immediately following at Memorial Park cemetery. Born on March 24, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, Mr. Keljik passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27. He grew up in Minneapolis and served his country in World War II. Mr. Bartev attended Northwestern Military Academy in Wisconsin as a teen. He was a 48 year member of the Knights of Vartan Chicago Chapter and was also a member of the Arrow Fleet at Wilmette Harbor for many years. From 1955 to 1982 he was the owner of Keljikis Carpets in Mt. Prospect. He also served over 25 years as a Village Commissioner for the Mt. Prospect Building Development & Redevelopment Commission. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartev A., Sr., and Heranoush; his brothers, Garo (Alice) Kashian and Puzant Kashian. Mr. Keljik is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice (nee Seremjian); children, Patricia, Robert (Denise), Susan (John) Ryan, and David; his grandchildren, John Ryan, Andrew, Melissa Ryan, and Jennifer; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knights of Vartan Armenian School Project, 606 S. Edward St., Mt. Prospect, 60056.
RUTH D. LAIRD
Of Park Ridge
Funeral services for Ruth D. Laird, of Park Ridge, were held on Monday, Sept. 29 at River Woods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Rd. in Des Plaines. A Funeral Mass followed at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Niles. Interment was in St. Adalbert cemetery. Mrs. Laird is survived by her sons, Alan (Carmella) and Daryl. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Douglas T. Laird. Arrangements were handled by Severinois River Woods Funeral Chapels in Des Plaines.
ESTELL SLESICKI
Factory Worker
A memorial service for Estell Slesicki, 87, of Niles, was celebrated at St. Andrew Home on Friday, Sept. 19. Interment was at St. Joseph cemetery. Mrs. Slesicki was born in Chicago on July 6, 1916 and passed away on Monday, Sept. 15. She was factory worker by trade. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Jaroszewski and Anastasia Sagan; and husbands, Chester Slesicki and Nicholas Masching. Mrs. Slesicki is survived by her sons, Joseph (Marilyn) Masching, and Paul Masching; brothers, Alex (Gerry) Jaroszewski, and Joseph (Norma) Jaroszewski; and granddaughter, Tracy (Tim) Willows.
LESLIE A. DICKERHOFE
Plant Engineer
A memorial service was celebrated for Leslie A. Dickerhofe, 88, of Niles, on Thursday, Sept. 18 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was at Maryhill cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave. Mr. Dickerhofe was born in Canton, OH on March 18, 1915 and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14. He was a plant engineer by trade. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emmie, and his parents, Arthur and Frieda. Mr. Dickerhofe is survived by his sons, Bruce (Jeannine) and Tom (Marcella); and grandchildren, Brad, Keith, Steve (Sandy), and Christe (Matt) Dickerhofe-Setter.
MICHAEL D. VOLPE
Army Veteran
A funeral mass for Michael D. Volpe, 83 of Niles, was celebrated Sept. 23 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment followed in All Saints cemetery. Visitation took place Sept. 22 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Mr. Volpe was born April 3, 1920 in Chicago and died Sept. 18 in Hampton Plaza Nursing Home. A veteran of the Army, he worked as a salesman for a trucking company. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Michael J. and Marie Volpe. Mr. Volpe is survived by his wife Pauline, his daughter Barbara J. (Kevin A.) Ceurvorst, his sister Clara (Dominic) Rigirozzi, his grandson Michael Q. Heitmann, and his sisters-in-law Genevieve Clute and Mary Sikes.
IRVING L. COHEN
of Niles
Funeral services for Irving L. Cohen, 99, of Niles, were held on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Congregation Binai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Glenview. Interment followed in Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights. Born in Chicago on Apr. 23, 1904, Mr. Cohen passed away on Sept. 21 at the Hospice of the North Shore in Skokie. He had been a musician. Mr. Cohen is survived by his children, Dr. William (Eileen) Cohen and Merle Cohen; grandchildren, Julie (Alex) Hirsh, Janice (Adam) Charleson, and Debbie Cohen; great grand children Ryan and Brandon; and sister, Ruth (Sidney) Bayer. Mr. Cohen was preceded in death by his wife, the late Rose K. Cohen (nee Krupnick). Memorials in his memory to Congregation Binai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 901 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview IL, 60025 would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson Funeral Director.
MARY ANN MIERZYCKI
of Prospect Heights, formerly of Evanston
A funeral mass for Mary Ann Mierzycki, 90 of Prospect Heights, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at St. Alphonsus Church in Prospect Heights. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert cemetery in Niles. Visitation is today (Oct. 1) at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road at Northwest Hwy. in Mt. Prospect, from 3 to 9 p.m. Born in Indiana Harbor, IN, Mrs. Mierzycki died Sept. 26. She was a former resident of Evanston and a member of the Polish National Alliance Womenis Club, as well as a former Ascension of Our Lord Church parishioner in Evanston. Mrs. Mierzycki is survived by her children Arthur T. (Myrna) Mierzycki and Thomas G. Mierzycki; her grandchildren, Kathryn (Keith) Sharkey, Arthur T. (Shara) Mierzycki, and Edward Mierzycki; and her great-grandchildren, Caitlin Sharkey and Amanda Mierzycki.
ASTRID ANN LINDELL
of Glenview
Private funeral services were recently held for Astrid Ann Lindell, 76, of Glenview. Born in Chicago on July 24, 1927, she passed away on Sept. 16 at Glenview Terrace. Ms. Lindell had worked as a data clerk for a retail business before her retirement. Ms. Lindell is survived by her brother, Roy (Carleen) Lindell; nieces, Neva Wagner and Lisa Godawa; and nephew, Christopher Lindell. Arrangements were made by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Glenview.
DR. LILLIAN QUESTIAUX
of Glenview
Memorial services for Dr. Lillian Questiaux, 81, of Glenview, were held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., in Glenview. Born in Montana on Mar. 22, 1922, Dr. Questiaux passed away on Sept. 18 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Dr. Questiaux retired after teaching chemistry for over 30 years at Wright Junior College in Chicago. She was an active member of the American Chemical Society, Iota Sigma Pi and Sigma Delta Epsilon. Arrangements were made by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Glenview.
