CONRAD UTECHT World War II Veteran; Clock Repairman
Funeral services for Conrad Utecht, 86, of Oostburg, formerly of Des Plaines, were held June 2 at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg. Born May 20, 1918, in Chicago, Mr. Utecht served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He married Marcella V. Beluch in Chicago and worked as a clock repairman for many years. Mr. Utecht is survived by one daughter, Louise (Eric) Lusty; two sons, Conrad "Sonny" (Deborah) Utecht and Richard (Niki) Utecht; eight grandchildren, Cassandra (Petr) Hrdlicka, Marcella Utecht, Delores Utecht, Adam Lusty; Joe, Kaitlyn, Kelli, and Courtney Burke; three great-grandchildren, Allyssa Utecht, Kylee LaFalce and Jocelyn Burke; and one sister-in-law, Catherine Chovanec. A memorial fund has been established in his memory for the Fraternal Loyal Order of the Moose.
STEVE HRAMETZ Electrical Sign Maintenance Engineer
A funeral Mass for Steve Hrametz, 65, of Des Plaines, will be held 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 9 at St. Zachary Church. Burial will be in Maryhill Cemetery. Born in West Virginia on June 18, 1938, Mr. Hrametz passed away Sunday, June 6. He had been an electrical sign maintenance engineer for White Way Signs for over 40 years. Mr. Hrametz is survived by his wife, Carol (nee Teevin); sons, Christopher, Brian, and Steven; brothers, Dan and Ed; mother- and father-in-law, June and Jack Teevin; many brothers-in-law; and his many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
MARY "NANA" A. ZEWE Des Plaines Resident
A memorial gathering and funeral service for Mary "Nana" A. Zewe (nee Ikola), 96, of Des Plaines, were held June 5 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Born Feb. 20, 1908, in Minnesota, Mrs. Zewe passed away May 28 in Resurrection Hospital. She lived in Des Plaines for 30 years. Mrs. Zewe is preceded in death by her husband, Nick J. Zewe and her daughter, Mary Ann Altenberger. She is survived by her son, Rich (Sandy) Zewe; her son-in-law, Bob Altenberger; her grandchildren, Steve (Jeanette) Altenberger, Brian Zewe, Ray (Lindsay) Schuler, Kim (Emil) Liebhaber; her great-grandchildren, Delia, Braydn, Larry, Sandy, Debbie, George, Bob, Cindy and John; eight great-great-grandchildren; and her dear friends, Jean, Debbie, Karen and many others. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.
MADELINE J. CARLSON 106-year-old Morton Grove Resident
A funeral service for Madeline J. Carlson (nee Stichmann), 106, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago, will be held today, June 9, at Ridgewood Cemetery's Swan Lake Chapel beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at the time of the service. Burial follows in Ridgewood. Born Mar. 4, 1898, in Forestville, Wisc., Mrs. Carlson was a homemaker. She passed away June 5 at Bethany Terrace Nursing Center. Mrs. Carlson is preceded in death by her husband of 79 years, Walter; her sisters and six brothers; and her son-in-law, Charles Evans. She is survived by her daughter, Doris Evans; her grandchildren, Scott and Lee Evans; and her great-grandchildren, Nicole Baschleben, Elyse Brownson and Daniel Brownson. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
DORIS D. DOWNS Niles Resident
A funeral service for Doris D. Downs, 79, of Niles, was held May 21 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment
followed in Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation took place May 20 at the funeral home. Born Dec. 10, 1924, in Prentice, Wisc., Mrs. Downs worked as an office secretary. She passed away May 17 in Holy Family Health Care Center. Mrs. Downs is preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Hazel Dunn; and her four brothers, Donald, Edmund, James and Michael Dunn. She is survived by her husband, C. James Downs; her son, James (Mary) Downs; her daughter, Nancy (George) Elliott; and her sister, Helen (Roy) Anderson.
IRVIN F. KAZMAR World War II Veteran
A funeral mass for Irvin F. Kazmar, 84, of Niles, was held June 2 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment
followed in Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation took place June 1 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Born Oct. 31, 1919, in Chicago, Mr. Kazmar worked as a technician in the film industry. He also served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Kazmar passed away May 28 in Skokie Hospice. Mr. Kazmar is survived by his wife, Mary Kazmar.
PAUL R. ROJAS Maitre'd
A funeral mass for Paul R. Rojas, 92, of Niles, was celebrated May 17 in St. Juliana Church. Burial followed in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. A native of the Philippines and a restaurant maitre d', he died May 13 in Lutheran General Hospital. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Surviving are his widow, May J. Lanuza-Rojas of Niles; daughters Joyce (Gary) Bartholomay, Tanya (Doug) Lindberg; son Paul Rojas Jr., step-daughter Dorothy; step-sons Joseph and Vincent; and grandchildren Jessica, Ken, Dawn, Eric, Aron,. Pam, Alanna, Madelyn, and Dave. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine; his parents, Ricardo and Basilisa; and a daughter, Paula.
RUDOLPH L. SCHWINN Descendant of bicycle company founder
Services were held for Rudolph L. Schwinn, 74, of Niles May 24 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment
in St. Luke Cemetery, 5300 N. Pulaski Rd. Mr Schwinn, who was born March 23, 1930 in Germany died May 16, in Hinsdale Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Morton Grove American Legion Post #134. Mr Schwinn worked as a mechanical engineer for Schwinn Bicycle Co. He was a descendant of the company founder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helene and his siblings, Hans and Louise. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara (Richard) Donovan; grandchildren, Peter & Katie Donovan and nieces; Ingrid (Hans) Frederici, Karen (Tom) Kinsella.
PERCIS V. BROWNE Of Mt. Prospect
Memorial services for Percis V. Browne, 78, of Mt. Prospect, were held Saturday, June 5 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment
was private. Percis passed away Tuesday, June 1. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.
JULIA Y. KARNEY Worked for Illinois Bell, Cook for Preschool
Funeral services for Julia Y. Karney, 87, of Elk Grove Village, were held Friday, June 4 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Interment
was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Karney passed away Monday, May 31. She had worked 22 years for Illinois Bell Telephone Co., and had also been a cook for a local preschool. She had been a 30-year resident of Elk Grove Village. Mrs. Karney is preceded in death by her husband, John; siblings, Louis Barna, Stella, Helen, and Elsie. She is survived by her children, John E. and Barbara A.
SYLVIA COTTONE Homemaker
Funeral services for Sylvia Cottone, 92, of Park Ridge, were held Monday, May 17 at Our Lady of Ransom Church. Interment
was in Maryhill Cemetery. Born on Dec. 5, 1911, Mrs. Cottone passed away Friday, May 14. She was a homemaker for her family. Mrs. Cottone is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; parents, Joseph and Mary Messina; and her sisters, Esther Messina and Rose (late Gino) Romito. She is survived by her siblings, Grace (Joe) Antenore, Angeline (late Charles) Badalamenti, Josephine (late Mike) Buccieri, Anna (Frank) Caravelli, and Sam (Babe) Messina. Arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
VERA M. ELLIS Healthcare Worker
A funeral service for Vera M. Ellis 76, of Niles, was held May 15 in Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Burial followed in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A native of England and a healthcare office worker, she died at home on May 12. Surviving are a son, Steven (Debora); daughters Bonnie (Bill) Lamb, and Sandra (Nick) Nix; grandchildren Chris, Derek, Justin, Melanie, Michael, Michelle (Vince) Mazza, and Tracy (Dan) Poetch; and great-grandchildren Ethan and Walker.
RICHARD S.H. MAH Professor reunited with parents living in closed society after 25 years apart
Services for Richard S.H. Mah, 69, of Glenview were held June 3 at the N.H. Scott & Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, Glenview. Interment
is private. Born in China in 1935, Mah died May 30, in his home. Mah obtained advanced Chemical Engineering degrees from the University of Birmingham England, University of London Imperial College of Science and Technology and the University of Minnestoa. He was a professor at the Robert McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwest University in Evanston from 1972 to 1995. He won many prestigous awards and his articles were published in numerous professional journals. After many years of persistent efforts he was able to bring his parents from China to the U.S. for a joyous reunion after 25 years of separation. He is survived by his wife, Stella; son, Christopher (Jennifer); and grandchildren, Alison and Lauren. Memorials to Midwest Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Assocaition, 2050 Pfingsten Rd. Suite 127, Glenview, IL 60025.
ANNA MAE ABATA Homemaker, 38-year Resident of Elk Grove
A funeral Mass for Anna Mae Abata (nee Vitale), 75, of Elk Grove Village, was held Monday, June 7 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Interment
was private. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Abata passed away Friday, June 4. She had lived in Elk Grove Village for 38 years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Abata is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph P.; sons, Joseph P. Jr. (Suzan), Robert M., Donald J., and David J.; brothers, Michael (Toots) Vitale and Frank (Elaine) Vitale; granddaughter, Nicole Gregory; and her great-grandchild, Jada. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village.
ROSEMARY O'HARA Homemaker
A funeral Mass for Rosemary O'Hara (nee Specht), 74, of Glenview, formerly of Park Ridge, was held Friday, June 4 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Born in Chicago on October 31, 1929, Mrs. O'Hara passed away Tuesday, June 1. She had been a homemaker for her family. Mrs. O'Hara is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. She is survived by her son, Glen (Deborah); grandchildren, Matthew (Connie), Todd, Caitlin (Jackson) Biesecker, and Shannon; great-grandchild, Anastasia; sisters, Lorraine (Thomas) Jur and Mary (Bob) Clifford; and her nephews, Tomas (Denya) Jur and Jeffrey Jur. Memorial contributions may be made to the Optimist Club of Glenview, Robert J. O'Hara Vocational Scholarships, 2320 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL 60025. Arrangements were made by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles.
MILDRED P. DELGUIDICE
A funeral Mass for Mildred P. DelGuidice, 95, of Des Plaines, was celebrated Friday, July 2 at St. Zachary Church in Des Plaines. Interment
was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Born in Chicago on Sept. 4, 1908, she passed away Tuesday, June 29 at her home. Mrs. DelGuidice was a homemaker. She was a member of the American Legion Enrico Fermi Post - Women's Auxiliary, and also one of Chicago's first crossing guards. She lived in Des Plaines for 38 years. Mrs. DelGuidice is preceded in death by her husband, Louis, a World War II veteran; granddaughter, Kimberly Taglia-Cappello and her five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann DelGuidice-Maniacek and Sylvia DelGuidice-Taglia; grandchildren, Luanne Maniacek-Pross, Michael A. Maniacek, and Anthony R. Taglia; great-grandchildren, Alan Maniacek, Nicholas Hodge, Michael Maniacek, Julia Cappello, and Alyssa Taglia and many other friends and family. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice. Arrangements were made by G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
LEONARD R. FELKE Sanitary Dist. Trustee
A funeral service for Leonard R. Felke, a former Mt. Prospect resident, was held July 26 in Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines. Burial followed in All Saints Cemetery. He was 75 years old. A native of Chicago and a recent resident of Crystal Lake, he died July 22 in his home. He was a retired employee of Gehardt-Meyne Construction Co., was a trustee of the Forest River Sanitary District for 10 years, and was a volunteer fireman for the Forest River Fire Protection District. Surviving are his widow, Virginia (nee Betterman); daughters Linda (Edwin Olbinski and Nancy Bednar; grandchildren Scott (Katie), Beth, and Jeffrey Olbinski; and Vanessa (Steve Puglisi) Bednar; great-grandchildren Ellie Olbinski and Sedona Puglisi and his brother, James (Joan) Felke. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society.
JIINING TSENG Native of Taiwan; Des Plaines Resident
A funeral service for Jiining Tseng, 92, of Des Plaines, will be held Saturday, 9 a.m., at the River Woods Funeral Chapels. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Visitation takes place Saturday at 9 a.m. before the service. Born in Taiwan in 1911, Mrs. Tseng and her husband came to the United States 24 years ago. She and her husband have been Des Plaines residents for many years. She and her family were members of the Taiwan Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Tseng passed away July 20 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines. She is survived by her husband, Jin Yang Tseng; her 10 children, Samuel, Kenneth, Paula and Lisa Tseng, Shelley Tsai and Sue Wang and four children that live abroad.
