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Anna M. Arbanas (Grobarcik)
Called back to God on June 8, 2001.
Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; father, Frank Grobarcik; mother, Rose (Hlina) Grobarcik; sisters, Rose (LeRoy) Norberg, Theresa Grobarcik, Julie (Dale) Treasure, Betty Grobarcik, and brother, Joseph (Vicky) Grobarcik.
Survived by two sons, Michael, Jr and Frank (Priscilla) Arbanas. One daughter, Rosanne (Joseph) White. One brother, Frank (Jim) (Mary) Grobarcik, Jr. Grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Jaci and Joshua White, and Matthew and Luke Arbanas. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She worked in retail sales at various locations in Joliet and Chicago. Ann was also a forelady at the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant during World War II where she met her husband, the balance of her career was spent working full time as a loving wife, a wonderful mother and devoted homemaker. She was the best mother anyone could ever have. She will be missed but will always be with us. She also donated her time as a volunteer with the S. S. Cyril and Methodius Mothers Club, Joliet Catholic High School Mothers Club and Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.
Funeral Services for Anna M. Arbanas will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2001 from the Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd at 9:30 AM to St. Mary Nativity Church for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment parish cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM
PISUT FUNERAL SERVICES
Chris Christofore, Sr.
Age 77. Saturday, June 9, 2001 at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center following a brief Illness. born in Joliet and a life long Joliet area resident. A World War II U. S. Army Air Corps veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. Retired from the E.J. and E. Railroad as the Chief Train Dispatcher after over 41 years of service. A member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #300.
Preceded by his parents, Emmanuel and Marigoula Christofore. His sister, Ermina Topolski.
Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, "Pat" (nee Arthur) Christofore of Joliet. Two sons, Michael Howard (Sandra) Christofore of Joliet and Chris (Nancy) Christofore, Jr. of Channahon. One daughter, Karen J. Singer of Joliet. Five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one brother-in-law, Edward Topolski of Greenwood, Indiana also survive.
Funeral Services for Chris Christofore, Sr. will be Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 8:45 AM from the West Chapel to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church for Services at 9:30 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flower, memorials to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund in his name would be appreciated. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM with Trisagion Services at 7:30 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Margaret Charlotte Clugston (nee Johnson)
Age 92. Monday, June 11, 2001 at her late residence. born in Joliet and a lifetime resident. Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Order of Eastern Star.
Survived by one daughter, Janet L. (Ron) Manning of Livingston, N.J.; two grandchildren, Melissa Ann Manning of Manhattan, NY and Robert James Manning of Alexandria VA; one niece, Helen Warren; nephew, Ray Johnson.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clugston; her parents, Charles and Anna (nee Nelson) Johnson; three brothers, Raymond, Walter and Hjalmar; two sisters, Marie Warren and Anna Jeanette Johnson.
Funeral services for Margaret Charlotte Clugston will be Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmhurst Cemetery Chapel with entombment to follow. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
David J. Crnkovic
Age 41, late of Lockport, Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Silver Cross Hospital. born in Joliet, life long Lockport resident.
David was an avid painter and loved to fish.
Preceded in death by his mother Marie (Rigoni), maternal grandparents James and Pauline Rigoni and paternal grandmother Irene Krueger.
Survived by one son Jason David of Paletine, his father John of Lockport, his sisters Janice (Leonard) Larsen of Cary, IL, Paula (David) Hargis of Elwood and Linda (John) Hudoba of Plainfield, nieces and nephews Lenny, Jennifer, Daniel and William Larsen, Jessica and Jenna Hargis. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME
1105 E. 9TH ST., LOCKPORT
Where services will be held Wednesday, 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Ron Scarleta officiating. Interment Lockport City Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon.
Leonard M. Gewehr
At Silver Cross Hospital, Monday, June 11, 2001, age 86 years.
Survived by his twin brother Lyle Gewehr of Joliet. Three cousins, Geraldine Boden, Beatrice Brooks and Gladys Floyd. Also survived by many dear friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Adam (1954) and Elizabeth (1982) Gewehr.
Graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1931. Retired in 1980 from the E.J. & E. Railroad after 31 years. Member of the Old Timers Baseball Association and Board of Directors. Lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #300. Veteran of W.W.II serving in the U.S. Army. Member of the American Legion Harwood Post #5. Leonard was the equipment man for the Joliet Chargers Football Team. He was a Chicago Bears season ticket holder for 55 years and was an avid Cubs Fan.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert D. Peterson officiating. Interment Braceville-Gardner Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3-7 p.m.
CARLSON-HOLMQUIST-SAYLES Funeral Home
2320 Black Rd.
Mary Hedstrom (nee Kuzma)
Age 99. At rest Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Provena McAuley Manor, Aurora, Ill.
Loving mother of Marilyn J. (Leo) Clever; Daughter-in-law, Mary K. (Louis Dec) Hedstrom; dearest grandmother of Judith (Scott) Ferguson, Carol Chenoweth, Mary Ann (Charles) Macier, Jan (John) Wyatt, David (Terri) Clever, Alan Clever and Sara (Noel) Delgado; 13 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Hedstrom (1980); one son, Louis W. Hedstrom (1998); parents, Matt and Mary (nee Ivanic) Kuzma; step father, Steve Krall; two brothers, John and Pete Kuzma; three step brothers, Michael, Joseph and John Krall; and one step sister, Anne Filipovich.
Mary was born in Dragatus, Austria May 8, 1902. Resided in Joliet since 1914. Was an avid swimmer at the YMCA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Fox Valley Hospice or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd.
From where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 10:30 AM to St. Joseph Church, Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 9 AM until time of Services.
Ray V. Hess
Age 78 of East Moline passed away June 9, 2001 at Illini Hospital, Silvis.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. at the Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline on Thursday. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. Military services will be conducted by the VFW Post #2153 in Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 on Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted. Memorials may be made for Parkinson's Research in his name.
Ray was born in Elwood, IL on January 23, 1923 the son of John and Viola Deutchman Hess. He married Joyce Fergusson on November 6, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce, East Moline; two sons, John T. (Jeanie) Hess, East Moline, and Timothy R. (Ellen) Hess, Murietta, CA; four grandchildren, Heidi (Matthew) Kushmer, Moline, Heather Hess, Moline, Timothy Hess II, Murietta, CA, and Carolyn Hess, Murietta, CA; two great-grandchildren, Austin Kushmer and Madison Kushmer, both of Moline; one sister, Blanche Mitok, Joliet; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son Ray Jr., a brother, Harvey Hess, and a sister Alice Kurth.
Jayne Huston (nee Meadmore)
Age 80. Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 10, 2001. born Joliet and a life long resident formerly employed at Illinois Bell as a telephone operator. A frequent volunteer at the church.
Survived by one son, William (Terry) Huston of Joliet. One daughter, Susan (Paul) Siegel of Lockport. Five grandchildren, Brian Huston of Joliet, Jason, Zachary, Kyle and Kaitlin Siegel, all of Lockport. Nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends also survive.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert E. Huston (2000). Parents, William and Sarah Meadmore. One sister, Verna (James) George.
Funeral Services for Jayne Huston will be Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 10:15 AM from the West Chapel to St. Edward the Martyr Episcopal Church, 206 N. Midland Ave., Joliet for a Requiem Eucharist at 11:00 AM with Rev. Robert Stuart and Rev. Joseph Siegel celebrants. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to St. Edward the Martyr Episcopal Church, or her grandchildren, or Caregivers Education Fund Would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Dorothy L. McArthur
Age 82, formerly of Streator, IL, died June 4, 2001 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in Maquon, Illinois on April 28, 1919.
She is preceded in death by her husband Max McArthur (1996); and son-in-law, Ralph Koch (2000).
She is survived by her son Charles McArthur (Janice), daughter Diane Koch and a sister Betty Davis, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85014.
Hansen Mortuary
Agnes L. Morrow (nee Yunker)
At. Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Saturday, June 9, 2001. Age 88 years. Survived by six daughters, Lenora (Charles) Rodegbaugh, Donna (Donald-deceased) Derjenski, Arlene (Harold) Widner, Carol (Ray) Israelson, Jerri (Patrick) Parker and Lynda (Dennis) Rodgers. Four sons, Earl (Darlene), Larry (Julia), Charles and Raymond Morrow. 25 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl Morrow (1983); a daughter, Lorretta Mae Morrow (1939); three grandchildren, Kelly Derjenski, Amanda Downs and Shana Widner; her parents, John and Margaret Yunker; two sisters, Margaret Olson and Viola Green; and a brother, John Yunker. born June 12, 1912 in Wilmington, IL, Agnes was a Nurses Aid for for many years and also worked at Southern Fried Bakery. Member of Women of the Moose Lodge #300. Funeral Services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd, Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 10 AM with Rev. Lee M. Jany officiating. Interment Mazon Cemetery, Mazon, IL. Memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice or Sunny Hill Nursing Home will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-9 PM.
CARLSON-HOLMQUIST-SAYLES FUNERAL HOME
2320 Black Rd
