Our Obituaries
Christina Orlowski
September 19, 1986 - June 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Ronald E. Mills
November 9, 1933 - June 16, 2017
Ronald E. Mills, 83 of Vernon Hills, formerly of Des Plaines was born November 9, 1933 in Portales, NM to William and Esther (nee Rutledge) Mills and passed away June 16, 2017. Ron was the loving father of Veronica (Emre) Karaca, Melora (Steven) Spriggs, Megan Morton, Mark (Mona) Cayce and Mike Cayce; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 2. Ron was a teacher and a United States...
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Denis Ferguson
December 15, 1946 - June 16, 2017
Denis Ferguson was born December 15, 1946 to the late Robert and late Eileen Ferguson and passed away June 16, 2017. Denis was the beloved husband of Therese nee Manning Ferguson; loving father of Kate (Steve) Surbaugh, Maggie (Brian) Gehler, and Bridget (Mike) Nolan; devoted grandfather of Will, Tristian, Lexi, Max, Owen, Brenna, Annabel, Izzy and Henry. Visitation Wednesday from 3-9pm at Oehler...
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Louise Ann Caulfield
June 12, 1933 - June 14, 2017
Louise Ann Caulfield, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Marietta, Georgia. She was born on June 12, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to William O. and Edna S. Wallace. Louise married Jim in 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. They were happily married for 36 years. Louise enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and picture puzzles. Louise is survived by three children: her sons, Jim...
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Ellen S. Benson
April 14, 1933 - June 13, 2017
Ellen S. Benson, 84, passed away June 13, 2017, at her home in Rolling Meadows. A memorial visitation will be held at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, on Monday, June 26, 2017, from 10:30 AM until the time of service at 12 PM. Burial will follow at Ridgewood Memorial Park, Des Plaines. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. For service information, please call the funeral...
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Dolly Balen
December 9, 1950 - June 11, 2017
Dolly Balen, of Morton Grove, passed away on June 11, 2017. Loving mother of the late Johnny Balen; dear sister of Elham Jacob; cherished aunt of Anthony (Rebecca) Jacob, Michael J. Jacob, Joseph G. (Lauren) Jacob and many others nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 Greenwood Road, Glenview, on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 11:00am....
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Carolyn W. Evensen
July 21, 1930 - June 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Margot L. Briars
December 6, 1922 - June 8, 2017
Margot Lieselotte Briars, 94, passed away on June 8th. Beloved wife of the late William Briars and loving mother of Ron and Gary (Laura). Best grandmother ever to Megen (Tommy) DiSanto, Craig (Ashley) Briars, and Emma Briars. Sister to the late Kay Zehr, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. An avid bridge player, she was known for her encyclopedic memory and ability to remember details about...
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Almira G. Behrendt
September 28, 1918 - June 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Charles F. Thometz
March 24, 1934 - June 6, 2017
It is with great sadness we inform you that Charles Francis Thometz DDS, 83, of Lake Geneva, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the morning hours of June 6th, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Lake Geneva. Throughout his stay in the hospital, Charles was surrounded by his family; sharing their memories, support, and prayers. Charles was born in the home of his parent's, John Thometz and Louise ...
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Fe C. Espinosa
October 10, 1951 - June 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Marjorie A. Sampson
February 23, 1916 - June 6, 2017
Marjorie A. Sampson, 101, of New Lenox and formerly of Des Plaines, passed away June 6, 2017, at her home. Beloved wife of the late David Ebert and the late John Sampson; cherished mother of the late Donald David Ebert. Marjorie leaves to cherish her memory grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL,...
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Elsie Louise Bruhn-Biechler
October 7, 1927 - June 5, 2017
Elsie Louise Bruhn-Biechler 89 of Elk Grove Village.Elsie was the beloved wife of Ralph Bruhn and the late Edward Biechler; loving mother of Ginger Cox, Bonnie (Julio) Garcia, Dennis Biechler, Cindy (Michael) Finder, Joyce (John) McKibben, Bev (Jerry) Humann, Deanna (Rob) Herlihy and the late Dale (Cindy) Biechler and late Randy Biechler; caring grandmother of 26, great-grandmother of 39 and...
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Frances B. Anderson
November 5, 1920 - June 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Dorothy K. Schmidt
October 24, 1928 - June 3, 2017
Dorothy K. Schmidt, 88, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward L.; cherished mother of Gregory E. (Jacqueline), Steven P. (Anita), and Pamela S. (Kevin); proud grandmother of Ian, Diane, Eric, Sierra and Christine. Visitation Thursday, June 8, 2017, 4-8 PM, at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines. Burial All Saints Cemetery...
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Matthew Dillabough
October 31, 1942 - June 2, 2017
Matthew "Matt" Dillabough, 74, of Des Plaines, passed away June 2, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Rosa; devoted father of Nicole and Jonathan; fond brother of the late Mary and Mike; dear uncle of Lesley, Heather and Jason. Matt enjoyed providing for his family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 10-11 AM with a service to follow at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street...
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Thomas Patrick Harris
July 8, 1942 - June 2, 2017
Thomas Patrick Harris, 74, of Des Plaines, passed away June 2, 2017. Beloved husband of 18 years to Gail; proud father of Mike (Carolyn), Lynne, and Chris (Shelley) Harris; dear step-father of Monique Hoffman; devoted grandfather of Michael, Sean, Maggie, Bonnie, Dylan, Frank, and John; cherished brother of Lorraine Harris, the late Jean (the late Bill) Redmond, the late Marilyn (the late Tom)...
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Norma P. Roxas
April 16, 1941 - May 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Bernard C. Prokopiak
April 4, 1944 - May 28, 2017
Bernard C. Prokopiak Jr., 73 of Des Plaines, Vietnam Veteran, passed away May 28, 2017. Beloved husband of 47 years to Sharon nee Kubicki; proud father of Michael Prokopiak and Lori Prokopiak; loving grandfather of Michael and Devin Prokopiak; oldest of 16 children; dear uncle of many. Bernard enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as driving his tractors at his cabin. A visitation will be held at...
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Robert A. Steitz
April 21, 1956 - May 24, 2017
Robert A. "Bob" Steitz, 61, of Savanna, IL, passed away May 24, 2017. Beloved husband of 13 years to Genevieve; cherished father of James Steitz; dear son-in-law of Sonny and Carol Abbinante; fond brother of Perry Steitz and brother-in-law of Michael, Sonny Jr., and David (Jennifer) Abbinante; uncle of many.Bob was a serious Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed the outdoors, the Mississippi River and...
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Mong Sil Hong
October 27, 1916 - May 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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LeRoy James Niebuhr
August 15, 1945 - May 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Izaiah Robert Franceschi
December 13, 2001 - May 22, 2017
Izaiah Robert Franceschi, 15, of Des Plaines, was born December 13, 2001, to Tom and Irma (Contreras) Franceschi and passed away May 22, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Izaiah was a freshman at Maine West High School where he played on the basketball team. Izaiah enjoyed hanging out with his friends and his siblings, Jeremiah and Amiah. Izaiah lived his short life to the fullest and gave...
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Pamela Payne
May 2, 1954 - May 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Mary Frances Marecek
March 18, 1982 - May 17, 2017
Mary Frances Marecek, 35, of Des Plaines, passed away May 17, 2017. Cherished daughter of Richard and Fran; dear sister of Tim; beloved niece of Beth and Ken Marecek and Jen Losselyoung; fiancé of Chris Mull; cousin of many. A memorial visitation will be held at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 3-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to a...
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Nancy Lynn Riedel
July 4, 1938 - May 16, 2017
Nancy Lynn Woss Riedel RN, 78 very full, beautiful years. Born on the 4th of July 1938 returned home May 16, 2017. Beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend. Born in Chicago to her cherished parents Minnie and William Woss and a loving family. Nancy was Baptized into the Church on July 31, 1938, and affirmed her Christian belief and became a...
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Vichentie Hobafcovici
September 27, 1926 - May 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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William P. Bernahl
May 18, 1948 - May 14, 2017
William P. Bernahl (Bill) passed away May 14, 2017. He was born May 18, 1948, to Robert and Elizabeth Bernahl (nee Keil). He is survived by his sisters, Roberta (George) Locascio and Patricia (Maurice) Breunig, six nieces and nephews and their ten grandchildren. Bill worked for many years as a journeyman printer, and then became his mother's primary caregiver until her death in 1989. In recent...
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Gwyneth D. McCormick
December 15, 1947 - May 14, 2017
Gwyneth D. "Gwen" McCormick nee Jones, 69, of Mount Prospect, passed away May 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas; cherished mother of Tom (Tara); loving grandmother of Brandon; dear sister of Megan (Steven) Bedard and Wendy (Bob) Lass; aunt of many. Gwen graduated from Maine South High School and Southern Illinois University with a degree in Social Work. She worked as a counselor at Maryville...
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Shirley M. Meek
September 23, 1940 - May 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Kurt F. Wehking
September 8, 1923 - May 11, 2017
Kurt F Wehking, 93, of Des Plaines was born on September 8, 1923 in Barkhausen, Germany to the late Fritz and late Lina Wehking and passed away May 11, 2017. Kurt was the beloved husband of Helga nee Engelking; loving father of Karin Wehking and Christine (Michael) Scott; caring grandfather of Bryan and Jennifer Scott; dear brother of Irmgard (Late Karl) Kirchhof and Christa (Late Willi) Ferling;...
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Maria Christellis
August 22, 1925 - May 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Jong Won Lee
June 25, 1926 - May 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Hazel K. Thomas
January 25, 1920 - May 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Wallace J. Meyer
June 28, 1932 - May 3, 2017
Wallace Joseph Meyer, 84, of Schaumburg, formerly of Des Plaines, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 28th, 1932, to Wallace F. and Margaret H. (nee Weiskopf) Meyer in Chicago, he was a 1954 graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a degree in Political Science. He would go on to become an insurance broker, first with the...
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Lois Stewart
July 28, 1925 - May 2, 2017
Lois M. Stewart nee Paulsen 91 was born on July 28, 1925 to the late Roy and late Lillian Paulsen and passed away May 2, 2017. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Roy G. Stewart; loving mother of Kathleen, Randall (Angelica) and Laurel Stewart; dear grandmother of Jacquelene (Jay) , Kristina and Russell; caring sister of the late Richard, late Robert and late Roy; fond aunt to many nieces and...
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Won Sook Hahn
June 7, 1931 - May 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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W. Scott Humphreys
April 12, 1945 - April 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Charles S. FARINA
April 15, 1937 - April 29, 2017
Charles S. "Chuck" Farina, 80 of Des Plaines was born April 15, 1937 in Melrose Park to Salvatore and Florence (nee Vasta) Farina and passed away April 29, 2017. Chuck was the loving father of Salvatore M. (Cathy) Farina, Florence M. Farina, Michael C. (Tina) Farina and the late Margaret T. Farina and former husband of the late Aileen "Mickey" Farina; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Michael...
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Philomena Viegas
September 10, 1933 - April 29, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our mother's passing. Philomena Viegas was a wonderful woman who was loved by all who met her. She was very active in her church. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting shawls and blankets for the Church Shawl Ministry and her grandchildren. We will remember her many remarkable qualities. She was resilient and lived with a heart condition for...
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Emily Sexton
December 28, 1934 - April 29, 2017
Emily Sexton, "Mrs. Carr", 82, passed away April 29, 2017, surrounded by family. Cherished mother of Harlan Moore, Clifford Casto, Charlotte (Ron) O'Donnell and Martha Ells; loving grandmother of Richard Moore, Rachel (Chuck) Geske, Celina (Jonny) Escamilla, Jacob Casto and the late Emma Louise Carr; dear great grandmother of Shayna and Elliana Escamilla; special GG of Elizabeth Rose and Emillie...
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Virginia A. Pasowicz
September 4, 1926 - April 28, 2017
Virginia A. Pasowicz nee Kotowski, 90, of Des Plaines, passed away April 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Clifford C.; loving mother of Keith (Paula) Pasowicz and the late Alan Pasowicz; cherished grandmother of Dawn (Jason) Kalk, Nicholas (Ann) Pasowicz and Daniel Pasowicz; proud great-grandmother of Meila Marie, Max, Derek and Emma. Virginia was known affectionately to her hockey players as ...
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Jeanne Marie Martino
March 26, 1927 - April 27, 2017
Jeanne Marie Martino nee Asquini, 90, of Palatine, passed away April 27, 2017. Beloved wife of 66 years to Joseph; cherished mother of Susan (Jim) Ioriatti and John (Tina); loving grandmother of Jenny (Kim), Ricky, Alec and James; adoring great grandmother of Cora. Visitation Monday, May 1st, from 4-9 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines. Prayers at the funeral home on...
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Jete Hoxha
March 10, 1932 - April 26, 2017
Jete Hoxha, 85, passed away April 26, 2017, at her home with family by her side. Jete was widowed. She was the cherished mother of Remzie (Ulvi), Alem (Maria), Baftjar (Feride) and Lirim (Lindita); loving grandmother of Zhuljeta, Dule (Esmeralda), Liljana (David), Dritan, Eduart, Alma, Bejaze, Fatbaredha, Erjeta and Fatjon; proud great grandmother of Maximilian, Matthew, Vivien, Ulvin, Edelina,...
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Taek Yong Yoo
July 28, 1936 - April 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Henry H. Bach
May 28, 1942 - April 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Steven Latson
July 22, 1932 - April 23, 2017
Steven D. Latson, 84 of Des Plaines was born July 22, 1932 in Sagka, Greece to Demetrios and Vasiliki (nee Stavropoulos) Latson and passed away April 23, 2017 in Des Plaines. Steven was the beloved husband of Georgia (nee Manikas); loving father of Betty Latson, Connie Latson and Jim Latson; dear brother of George (Angela) Latsonas, Nancy Latsonas and the late Frank (Athina) Latsonas and fond...
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James C. LeBel
October 10, 1935 - April 23, 2017
James C. "Jim" LeBel, 81, of Rosemont, passed away April 23, 2017. Beloved husband for 57 years to Delight; cherished father of Sandra LeBel (Kim Miller); dear brother of Laverne (the late Lawrence) Schubert and the late Lorraine Buchanan; fond uncle of many. Jim was a dedicated pro, semi pro and amateur boxing judge for over 50 years. He was especially committed to Amateur Golden Gloves Boxing....
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John C. Tierney
August 26, 1943 - April 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Marianne .. Tomim
May 6, 1923 - April 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Harold Packer
May 21, 1922 - April 19, 2017
Harold "Packy" Packer of Niles, formerly of Harwood Heights, passed away April 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ruth nee Olson; dear father of Cheryl (James) Riga, Bryan (Tracy) Packer and Robert (Georgina) Packer; loving grandfather of Alex, Kalei, Max, Kanani and Lily; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his siblings, Sidney, Betty and Mildred Packer...
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Stanislawa Dziaba
May 5, 1936 - April 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Leonard J. Borin
November 21, 1925 - April 18, 2017
Leonard J. Borin, 91 of Northbrook, was born November 21, 1925 to the late Sol and Georgiana Borin, and passed away April 18,2017. Beloved husband of Jeanette (nee DeSalvo); loving father of Janet (Russell) Morelli; dear grandfather of Gina (Zander) Lipscomb, Russell Jr, Leonard , and Mark Morelli; great grandfather of AJ and Leo Lipscomb; fond brother of the late Edward (late Betty) Kryzan, and...
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Mary M. Castellani
January 7, 1917 - April 17, 2017
Mary M. Castellani, 100, passed away April 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John; cherished mother of Dianne (the late Lee) Marchiori and Dan (JoAnne) Castellani; proud grandmother of David (Anne Unger), Dr. Dan (Liz), Gary, and Robert (Michelle) Marchiori, the late Suzanne Castellani and Leigh Ann (Greg) Guevara; loving great grandmother of 12. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers Lino,...
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Elizabeth J. Clarke
August 23, 1923 - April 17, 2017
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Clarke, a long time resident of Park Ridge, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2017 in her home. She leaves her husband of 61 years, John "Jack" Clarke; son, William (Valeria) Schiemann; daughter, Judy (Ron) Walczak; three grandchildren, Anton, Lindsay and Alexander (Samantha) Walczak and sister, Claire Schultz, along with many other loved ones...
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Elizabeth J. Braham
October 12, 1920 - April 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Virginia R. Schetter
December 25, 1940 - April 13, 2017
.Virginia R Schetter nee Scheidt 76 of Des Plaines. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Vallner Schetter Sr.; loving mother of Vallner Jr., and Rosemarie Schetter and Donna (William) Lux; devoted grandmother of Brittany, Brianna, Nicole and Laura and great-grandmother of Blake. Visitation Wednesday from 3-8pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St (corner of Northwest Hwy/Rt14 and Rand Rd)...
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Catherine Natalie Giovenco
December 24, 1937 - April 10, 2017
Catherine Natalie Giovenco, nee Cortese, 79, of Niles, passed away April 10, 2017 at her home. Beloved wife of the late John; devoted mother of Mary (Scott) Lawson, John Giovenco and Anna (Robert) Abatecola; caring grandmother of John Scott, Dana (Phil), Cassandra, Allison, John, Nicholas, Madelon, Jaclynn, Amber and Joseph; dear sister of 8. Visitation Tuesday, April 18th, from 9-11 AM at Oehler...
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Francisco A. Burgos
April 17, 1931 - April 10, 2017
Francisco "Pancho" Burgos Sr., 85 of Palatine, IL was born April 17, 1931 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico to the late, Ceberiana Allende and the late, Angel Burgos. He married his former wife the late, Linda Cortez in 1954. He passed away at home with his loving family on April 10, 2017. Francisco was the beloved father of Lorraine (Raymundo) Hernandez, Francisco Burgos Jr. (Susan Gomez), Virginia ...
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Samuel Do Han
May 2, 1961 - April 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Patricia Vourdoulas
August 15, 1931 - April 6, 2017
Patricia "Pat" Vourdoulas, 85, of Niles, passed away peacefully April 6, 2017, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Dino; cherished mother of Catherine (George) Roumeliotis and Anna (Mark) Peters; proud grandmother of six. A visitation will be held at Ridgewood Memorial Park in the St. Lazaros Chapel, 9900 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, on Monday, April 10, 2017, from 10-11 AM,...
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John C. Samaras
October 14, 1928 - April 5, 2017
John C. Samaras, 88, of Des Plaines, USMC, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Constance "Connie" nee Panos for 68 years; cherished father of the late Timothy, Steven (Annette) and Christine Weger; proud grandfather of Catherine Weger and Hillary Samaras. John will be remembered by his kindness and big smile. A visitation will be held at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner...
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Nancy L. Buehring
September 16, 1939 - April 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Robert E. Leff
September 14, 1955 - April 4, 2017
Robert E. "Bob" Leff, 61 of Arlington Heights was born September 14, 1955 in Chicago to Bernard and Sylvia (nee Katz) Leff and passed away April 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the beloved husband of Cathryn A. "Katie" Leff; loving father of Jessica M. Leff, Matthew B. Leff and Marissa C. Leff; dear brother of the late Richard E. Leff; cherished brother-in-law of Michael (Lindsay...
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Irma M. Edwards
December 15, 1917 - April 3, 2017
Irma M. Edwards nee Boedeker of Des Plaines, IL. Was born on December 15, 1917 and passed away April 3, 2017. Irma was the beloved wife of late John Edwards who passed away 1989; caring mother of David (Martha) Edwards, Nancy (Bill) Kemp, Robert (Mary) Edwards and Philip (Terri) Edwards; devoted grandmother of Bria, Matthew and Bradley; great grandmother of Kaylie and Jillian. Visitation Thursday...
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Anita C. Johnson
August 12, 1932 - April 3, 2017
Anita C. Johnson (nee Hazucha), 84, of Des Plaines passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Born in Chicago to Stephen and Anna (nee Kostelny) Hazucha on August 12, 1932, Anita attended Prussing Elementary, Carl Schurz High School, and the American Conservatory of Music. An accomplished violinist, she had been a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra and later the Northwest Symphony...
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Soo Dong Chang
July 23, 1922 - March 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Ik Kyoon Lee
January 17, 1938 - March 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Ruth S. Irwin
October 23, 1925 - March 26, 2017
Ruth V. Schwab Mohle Irwin passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017, surrounded by her daughter Linda and granddaughter Jennifer. She was in the care of Transitions Hospice as well as the staff of The Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL. Ruth was born in Chicago on October 23, 1925 to Irene (Wiche) Schwab and Fred Harold Schwab. She was blessed to have a loving sister, the late...
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Raymond Michael Bistany
December 23, 1952 - March 24, 2017
R. Michael Bistany, age 64, of Des Plaines passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017. Beloved son of Kathryn Walsh; loving husband of Julie Bistany; dear father of Nicole (Jeff) Fagan, Michelle, Jamie; brother of Nancy, John (Madonna), Richard, Jim (Beth). Family and friends will gather on Saturday, April 1 at 9:30AM at St Mary Catholic Church, 794 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 with...
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Jeannette R. Stoehr
July 31, 1925 - March 21, 2017
Jeannette R. Stoehr, 91, of Prospect Heights, passed away March 21, 2017, at her home. Beloved wife of 66 years to Robert F.; cherished mother of Patricia (Robert) Karlov, Mary Jo (Phil) Grana, Elizabeth Stoehr and Robin Covington; proud grandmother of 6; dear great grandmother of 12; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 3-8 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099...
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John Joseph Franczyk
June 2, 1937 - March 18, 2017
John Joseph Franczyk, Sr. was born June 2, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on March 18, 2017. John was the son of Joseph and Julia Franczyk. After graduating from Mendel Catholic High School in 1955, John served in the United States Navy from 1956-1960, and was later recalled to active duty during the Berlin Crisis in 1961. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy, John...
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Casimer Grzelka
March 24, 1926 - March 18, 2017
Casimer "Casey" Grzelka, 90, formerly of Des Plaines and Chicago, passed away March 18, 2017. Loving husband of the late Mary; cherished father of Andrew (Donna) and Ted (Lisa) Grzelka; proud grandfather of Timothy, Matthew and Jeffrey Grzelka. Visitation Wednesday, March 22nd, 3 to 9 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines. Prayer Service Thursday, 9:30 AM from the funeral home to...
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Joan M. Forsythe
January 29, 1932 - March 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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William M. Norkett
April 16, 1969 - March 14, 2017
William " Billy" Norkett 47 of Des Plaines.Billy was born on April 16,1969 to Barbara and the late William J. Norkett Jr. and passed away March 14, 2017. Billy was the loving brother of Michelle Norkett; caring grandson of the late William J.Norkett Sr and late Martha Norkett and the late Everett and late Alice Basham; dear nephew of Jean (Arthur) Hoppe, Yvonne Bentz and Barbara Tracy; best...
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Gerald W. Butler
May 17, 1944 - March 13, 2017
Gerald W. "Mike" Butler 72 of Des Plaines was born May 17, 1944 to the late Raymond and late Violet Butler and passed away March 13, 2017.Mike was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Masterson) Butler; dear uncle of Sharon (James) Stoddard, Charles (Stavroula) Bowling and Bernadette (John) Hoey.Mike was past Exalted Ruler of Des Plaines Elks lodge 1526.Mike also belonged to the Electrical union for...
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John Frank Bondarowicz
August 3, 1936 - March 13, 2017
John F. Bondarowicz Sr. was born August 3, 1936, in Sloboda, Poland and passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2017, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 56 years to Josephine; loving father of John Jr. (Jannet), Dorothy and Agnes (David) Malin; cherished grandfather of Nathan and Ryan Malin; dear brother of Marian and the late Joseph.As a very young boy, John and his family survived...
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Angelika Mendler
May 31, 1932 - March 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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George Slavicek
September 14, 1944 - March 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Louis R. Mueller
September 15, 1936 - March 4, 2017
Louis R. Mueller Jr., 80, of Chicago was born on September 15, 1936 in Chicago to the late Louis R. Mueller Sr. and late Marguerite (Nee Behnke) Mueller and passed away March 4, 2017. Louis was the loving husband of Susan (nee Martin) Mueller; devoted father of Mary Mazza, Michael (Nancy), John, Louis (Colleen) and Edward (Kristine) Mueller; grandfather of Christina, Anthony, Marissa, Margaret,...
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Chun Chuen Lee Kwan
September 8, 1917 - March 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Jane P. Fogarty
August 23, 1963 - February 28, 2017
Jane Pauline Fogarty, age 53 of Arlington Heights, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 28th. Born August 23, 1963, to James Edward and the late Mary Ellen (Scheidt) Fogarty. She attended Ebinger Elementary School and graduated from Wm. H. Taft High School, class of 1981. A talented gymnastics teacher for many years, adored by all her students. She loved to garden and...
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Mery Gamburg
November 29, 1941 - February 28, 2017
Mery Gamburg nee Leyfman, age 75, of Skokie, formerly of Kiev Russia. Beloved wife of Leonid Gamburg. Cherished mother of Alex (Ruthie) and Simon (Julia) Veksler. Proud grandmother of Carlie, Jordan, Joshua, Daniel and Matthew. Dear sister to Michael (Sima) Leyfman. Treasured aunt to Irina Leyfman. Proceeded in death by her parents Boris and Liza Leyfman. Friend to many. Mery was known for...
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Angie S. Cox
January 13, 1947 - February 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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William R. Crosby
June 20, 1925 - February 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Anne C. Moe
October 25, 1925 - February 26, 2017
Anne C. Moe 91 nee Dumelle of Norridge and formerly of Chicago. Anne was born October 25, 1925 in Chicago to the Late Frank Dumelle and late Regina Bastian and passed away February 26, 2017. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Kalmer Moe; loving mother of Brian (Ursula) Moe, Barry (Pat) Moe, Kathie (Harvey) Moy, John (Claudia) Moe, Peter (Roberta) Moe, Anne Marie (Ron) Godby and Mary Beth ...
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William C. Hess
January 18, 1939 - February 26, 2017
William C. Hess, 78, of Crystal Lake. William was born January 18, 1939 to the late Winfeld and late Evelyn Hess and passed away February 26, 2017. William was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Schick) Hess; loving father of Timothy (Kerry) Hess and Christopher Hess; dear grandfather of Ian Hess; caring brother of Margaret (late Paul) Listaharke. Veteran of the United States Army and member of...
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Victoria Abdelahad
November 15, 1927 - February 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Ronald J. Zachwieja
September 9, 1938 - February 23, 2017
Ronald J. Zachwieja, 78, of Des Plaines, passed away February 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Diane nee Wodzien; cherished father of Barbara Zachwieja and Darlene Bonds; proud grandfather of Eleanor Zachwieja; dear brother of the late Barbara Martinez and Joseph (Terry) Zack; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, Thursday, March...
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Luigi Buzzi
September 2, 1934 - February 23, 2017
Luigi Buzzi 82 of Streamwood was the beloved husband of Giulia (nee Alberelli) Buzzi; loving father of Sheila (Gary) Schock, Nadia (Mark) Vrabel and the late Ronald Buzzi; caring grandfather of Elissa Vrabel. Visitation Sunday from 3-7pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St Des Plaines, IL. Where services will be held Monday 11am.Interment All Saints Cemetery .In lieu of flowers memorials may be...
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Edward W. Gasior
October 26, 1942 - February 22, 2017
Edward W. Gasior, 74, of Vernon Hills, passed away February 22, 2017. Loving father of Debra (John) Minard; cherished brother of Patti (Bernard) McCudden and Jimmy (Giz) Gasior; dear friend of Margaret Larosa. Edward enjoyed the 5:30 news, current events and keeping up with world issues. He also enjoyed Notre Dame football, his alma mater, along with cooking, crossword puzzles and animals. In his...
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Casimer J. Dabrowski
September 30, 1923 - February 22, 2017
Casimer J. Dabrowski, 93, of Mt. Prospect, United States Army Veteran, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Dolores J. nee Montague; proud father of the late Pat (Ken) Krischke, Joe Dabrowski and Kathie (George) Pavin; cherished grandfather of Brad (Deanna) Krischke, Michael (Katherine) Pavin, Katie (John) Zois and Audrey (fiancé Kyle Winter)...
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John .. Jandura
September 4, 1935 - February 20, 2017
John Jandura was called home on Monday, February 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of almost 60 years, Maria nee Klimczak, children Stanley (Paula), Teofil (Patricia), Jesse (Dorette), Andrew (Nicole), grandchildren Anne-Marie (Timothy), Jason (Elizabeth), Jessica, Emily, Veronica, Jonathan, Jakob, Steven, Jimmy, Dana, Josef, and great-grandchildren Maeve, Olympia, and Mira. He...
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Soo Man Chun
October 12, 1943 - February 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Marion Therese Schuman
June 15, 1929 - February 14, 2017
Marion Therese Schuman nee Carroll 87 of Des Plaines was born June 15, 1929 to the late James and late Helen Carroll and passed away February 14, 2017. Marion was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Schuman; loving mother of Joan (John) Neidhardt and Alexander Schuman Jr..Visitation will be Sunday from 3-8pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St (corner of Northwest Hwy /Rt14and Rand Rd) Des...
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Kee D. Kim
February 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines, IL.
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Rosemary Rogan
October 31, 1937 - February 14, 2017
Rosemary Rogan (nee Ford) passed away on February 14, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1937 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas and Rosemary (nee Ingham) Ford. Rosemary married the late Henry A. Rogan Jr. in 1956 and was the loving mother of Suzanne Rogan, Patricia (Christopher) Starke, and Henry (Nicole) A. Rogan III; cherished grandmother of Chris, Rachel, Abagail, and Samantha; dear sister of...
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Mary J. Spata
December 28, 1919 - February 13, 2017
Mary J. Spata, 97, passed away February 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; cherished mother of the late Marlene Vazzano; dear mother-in-law of Peter Vazzano; adored grandmother of Angela (Jim) Mostardo and Alissa Vazzano-Burkhardt; loving great grandmother of Gina Marie (Tony Ayala) Mostardo, Joseph Mostardo, Anthony Burkhardt and Alexander Burkhardt; great-great grandmother of Adrian...
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Leona May Hajost
January 3, 1929 - February 11, 2017
Leona May Hajost nee Brzezinski, 88, of Des Plaines, passed away February 11, 2017. Leona was the beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Marilyn Harrison Sr., Carolyn Hajost, Jim (Cindy) Hajost, Melanie Guidi, Edward E. Hajost, Grace (Rob) Pascolini and Gail (Greg) Chandler; cherished grandmother of Sara (Dennis) Danielsen, Jeffrey Harrison, Matthew (Molly) Hajost, Jenni (Scott)...
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Edwin J. Majewski
September 8, 1927 - February 9, 2017
Edwin J. Majewski, 89 of Niles, IL, was called home Thursday, February 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose Marie nee Schenk, children Nancy (Allen) Range, Marjorie (Gregory) Grandt, Karen (Robert) Golembiewski, William (Linda) Majewski and Steven Majewski, grandchildren Barbara (Christopher) Novak, Diana (Nicholas) Kaiser, Samantha, Megan, and Sarah Majewski, Kelly and David...
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