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Helen E. Bittles (nee Coffin)
Age 88, of Lemont August 2, 2001. born in Chicago, residing in Lemont for the past 53 years. Employed by School District #113, Lemont, for 20 years, retiring in 1980. Life member and Past President of the Lemont Area Historical Society and member and Secretary of the Lemont Police Commission.
Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Bittles Jr.
Survived by two sons, James (Diane) of Downers Grove and John (Penny) of Lemont; two grandchildren, Michael Bittles of Downers Grove and Elizabeth (Aaron) Anderson of Des Moines, IA; two sisters, Doris (John) Puttock of Rochester, NY and Lorraine (Grover) Kistler of Spring Hill, FL; sister-in-law, Marge Bittles of Lemont.
Funeral services Monday, August 6, 2001, 11 a.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lemont. Visitation Sunday, 2-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lemont Area Historical Society, 306 Lemont St., Lemont, IL 60439.
MARKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
Lemont
Dorothy M. Bonham Nee Fender
Age 74. At rest Friday, August 3, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Roscoe Bonham; a son, Charles (Nancy) Robinson of Arkansas; three daughters, Nadine (Lance) McCalla, Mary (Dennis) Alberico and Diane (Duane) Sadler of Louisiana; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Resided in Joliet area for 46 years.
Preceded by her parents, Albert and Clara (Hiller) Fender; four brothers, George, Albert, Richard and Robert Fender; one sister, Louise Carpenter.
Dorothy was an avid Cub fan and bingo player.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd.
From where chapel services will be held Monday, August 6, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Nativity Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mario A. Carli Sr.
Age 74, late of Homer Glen. Passed away peacefully Thursday, August 2, 2001 in his home, surrounded by all his family.
Survived by four sons, John (Brenda) of KY, William (Gail) of New Lenox, Mario Jr. (Karen) & Richard (Andrea), both of Lockport; three daughters, Betty (Scott) Olisar of Darien, Catherine (Ronald Sr.) Humphrey of Lockport, and Barbara (Lyle) McGinn of Coal City; also survived by nineteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Joyce" nee Carlson; his parents, John and Antonia (Pesavento) Carli; two brothers, Edward "Pete" and Joseph; one sister, Josephina Vercellino.
Member St. Dennis Church, Lockport. Lifetime member of the Bricklayers Union Local 14, Trustee of the N.W. Homer Fire Department for 37 years. Lockport Rotarian for 30 years, Past President along with several awards. U.S. Army veteran served with 465th AAA Gun Bn. Squadron and as an Automotive Mechanic.
Memorials to. St. Dennis Church, Lockport Rotary or Will County Hospice would be appreciated.
O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport where service will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Monday, August 6, 2001 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. (815)838-5010
Roy K. Christensen
Funeral services for Roy K. Christensen, 69, La Junta, CO were held June 16, 2001. Mr. Christensen died June 12, 2001 at his La Junta home.
He was born Jan 16, 1932 in Joliet to Arthur I. and Cita H. (Wood) Christensen. He grew up in Joliet and graduated from J.T.H.S. He served i the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflicts and moved to Colorado in 1966. He managed Colorado Moving and Storage in Pueblo and enjoyed farming wherever he lived. He married Grace (Jackson) Tice on April 21, 1998.
He is survived by his wife; brother, Art (Marion) Christensen of Colorado Springs; sister Barbara Bauer of Foley, AL; daughter, Keitha of Perryville, MO; two grandchildren; several stepchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Kent Christensen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice Association, P.O. Box 1067, La Junta, CO. 81050.
Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home
Eleanor L. "El" Ekkert Nee: Kelm
74, late of Lockport, Thursday, August 2, 2001 at Silver Cross Hospital. born in Lemont, IL, living in Lockport for most of her life.
Member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, Women's Aux. of The Lockport VFW, Lockport Strike & Spare Bowling League & former Will County Senior Bowling Queen. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Louis Kelm and Leo Kelm. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Allen; a daughter, Donna (Peter) Bingham of New Lenox, a son, Cliff (Sandy) Ekkert of Lockport; six grandchildren, Adam, Dean, Dana and Amie Bingham, Casey and Kip Ekkert; and a brother, Melvin (Eileen) Kelm. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Assoc. or St. Dennis Development Fund would be appreciated. O'Neil Funeral Home 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport where services will be held Monday, August 6, 2001 9:30 a.m. to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 7 p.m. 815-838-5010
Genevieve M. Featherstone (nee Coenen)
Age 76. At rest Thursday, August 2, 2001 at her late residence following a 10 year battle with cancer. born in Green Bay, WI and a resident of Plainfield the past 50 years. Formerly employed by Argonne National Laboratory. Member of the VFW JUD Kendall Post Naperville Ladies Auxiliary and the Clearwater, FL Garden Club.
Beloved wife of Matthew J. Featherstone of Plainfield. Loving mother of Barbara (Ralph) Chilvers of Beloit, WI, Matthew P. Featherstone of Joliet, Jacqueline (Glenn) Eipers of Sheridan, IL, Paul (Donna) Featherstone of Joliet, John Featherstone of Naperville, Theresa (Jack) Schauer of Plainfield, Margaret "Peggy" (Michael) Corbett of Aurora and Thomas J. (Vicki) Featherstone of Downers Grove. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Genevieve M. Featherstone will be Monday, August 6, 2001 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Cremation will follow. Memorials in her memory to the Edward Hospital Cancer Care Center, Naperville would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Grace Johns
Age 72. Passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 in Tucson, Arizona with her children by her side. Daughters Marsha and Penny Johns live in Tucson, son Rick Johns lives in Joliet.
Grace was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary #367 Cantigny Post.
Preceded in death by her husband (1988) Alvin Ray Johns; 2 sisters; 3 brothers.
Numerous nieces and nephew's survive as one sister Roberta Zehr (Roy).
In lieu of flowers memorials to the Hospice of choice.
At Grace's request cremation rites were accorded.
Carrol "Doc" Roberts
Age 77. At rest August 3, 2001.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Laverne nee Gunhouse; his parents, William and Carrie nee Knupp; sister, Inez Werner; brother, Dean Roberts; sisters-in-law, Eloise Roberts and Rita Sorensen; brothers-in-law, Fred Werner, Ray Walsh and Alvin Sorensen.
Loving father of Thomas (Mary), Jill (Donald) Smagacz, Robin (Robert) White and Karen (Frank) Redman; fond grandfather of Thomas (Jorie) Roberts, David Roberts, Andrea (Jeremiah) Kelly, Melanie and Megan Roberts, Jennifer (Michael) McFann, Gretchen and Jonathan Smagacz, Robert and Christopher White, Joshua, Emily and Michael Redman; proud great-grandfather of Stephanie and Heather McFann and Baby Roberts due January 2002; dear brother of Myrtle Walsh and Michael Roberts; dearest brother-in-law of Dr. Thomas (Betty) and Ramon (Lori) Gunhouse.
Born and raised in Mokena, Carrol was a lifelong Mokena resident. He served as a fireman on the Mokena Volunteer Fire Department and was Assistant Fire Chief from 1956-1959 and Fire Chief from 1959-1962. He worked at the M. Cooper Supply Co. in Orland Park from 1962 until retirement. He never lost his love of time spent with family and friends at the cottage on the river.
Funeral Monday at 10:00 A.M. at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd., Mokena. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. Memorials to the Alzhiemers Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-1676. (708)479-1210
Thomas J. Trotta Sr.
Age 56, late of Lockport. Tuesday, July 31, 2001. born in Chicago, living in Lockport for five years. Employed by Norfolk and Southern R.R. for over 30 years. Member of St. Dennis Catholic Church, Lockport. U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran. Loving husband of Maryellen (nee Crane). Loving father of Tom Jr., Sara, Nick Zarbock, and the late Tery Trotta. Loving grandfather of Alexis Zarbock. Dear son of Rosella (nee Root) and stepfather Arthur Abbot and the late John Trotta. Loving grandson of the late Tom and Josie (nee Caputo) Trotta. Dear brother of Michael Trotta and Jeanne (Mark) Borbley. Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
O'Neil Funeral Home 1105 E. 9th St (159th St.), Lockport, where services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2001 at 9:30 a.m to St. Dennis Catholic Church, Lockport, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation Friday, August 3, 2001 4 to 9 p.m. at O'Neil Funeral Home.
Jacob Chmielewski
Age 88, of Lemont, August 1, 2002. born in Lemont, a lifelong resident. He was a retired furniture upholsterer.
Survived by his wife, Lucille, nee Szafranski; a son, Jim (Beverly) Chmielewski of Sauk Village, IL; a daughter, Diane (Roger) Lauritzen of Rockford; five grandchildren, Edward (Pamela) Chmielewski, Todd Chmielewski, Janet Lauritzen, Linda Lauritzen, and William Lauritzen; two great grandchildren, Ashley and Andrew Chmielewski; two brothers, Edmund (Jean) Chmielewski of Lemont and George Chmielewski of Romeoville; and a sister, Theresa Kulpinski of Lemont.
Preceded in death by a sister, Helen Chmielewski; and two brothers, Max and Stanley Chmielewski.
Visitation Sunday, 2-6 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Monday, August 5, 2002, 9:30 a.m. to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment parish cemetery.
MARKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
LEMONT
Earl Edwards
Age 23 years, died suddenly Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. born in Cleveland, Mississippi, he formerly resided in Joliet. JTHS Central ('96). He has resided in South Bend for four years.
Preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his daughter Mya, five sisters: Idreana (Clarence) Barber and La Shonda Edwards both of Joliet. Ora (Kenny) Minton, Nami Johnson and Bertha Johnson all of South Bend, Ind. Two brothers: Henry (Ann) Harris and Setoria (Akeisha) Johnson both of South Bend. Nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles including Elizabeth Harris and Willie Harris both of Joliet.
Visitation 4-7 p.m. at Range Funeral Home on Monday. Interment in Cleveland, Miss.
RANGE FUNERAL HOME
202 S. EASTERN AVE., JOLIET
