Cynthia Capps
Cynthia Capps, nee Wrzosek, 56, of Lombard, died Thursday, March 10, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment is private.
Mrs. Capps is survived by her husband, Jerry D.; children, Jerry D. II of Lombard, David D. (Jessica) of Lombard, Kathryn B. (Joe) Coconato of Villa Park and Jose Alba of Lombard; seven grandchildren; brothers, Bob (Cathy) and Cyril; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and dogs, Gypsy and Elvis.
Mrs. Capps was a resident of Lombard for 20 years, and was a graduate of Willowbrook High School.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.
Allie Cooke
Funeral services for Allie “Tomi” Cooke were held Sunday, March 13, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment was private.
Mrs. Cooke is survived by her children, Sharon (Dr. Ronald) Fernbach, Dr. Martin (Linda) Russo and Dr. Robert (Patty) Russo; grandmother of seven; and great-grandmother of five. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Martin T. Russo and David Cooke.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
Delores Coomes
Delores Elaine Coomes, nee Adams, formerly of Lombard, died Monday, March 14.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 18, at Laird Funeral Home in Elgin, followed by a funeral service at Abiding Peace Lutheran Church in Elgin Saturday, March 19.
Mrs. Coomes is survived by her children, Nancy (Rick) Kasper, Judy (Rob) Wachler, Bryan, Christopher (Sandy), John (Maki), Charlie (Laura) and Martin (Deanna); nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan, whom she married in 1950; parents, Wayne Adams and Irene Adams Caron; and sister, Charlotte Schulz.
Mrs. Coomes was born and raised in Chicago, attended Wright Junior College and was employed by the Mandel Brothers Co. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and sewing, and especially loved to cook and bake. She loved good music and was an avid dancer well into her 60s, and participated in TOPS group fundraisers. She enjoyed reading and traveling, and was an enthusiastic Cubs fan.
She was a member of Abiding Peace Lutheran Church and King’s Daughters, and was known for being happiest when sharing her love with extended family and friends.
Memorials to Provena Life Connections, (708-478-7933) or Abiding Peace Lutheran Church, 9N976 Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123, would be appreciated.
George Fernandes
A memorial Mass for George E. Fernandes, 73, of Villa Park, was held Thursday, March 10, at St. Zachary Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Interment was private.
Mr. Fernandes is survived by his siblings, Sacru (the late Thomas) Gomes, Balbina (Felix) Fernandes and Anthony (Suhaila) Fernandes; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henrique and Rosa Fernandes; and brother, Julius Fernandes.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
Patricia Ann Jochem
Patricia Ann Jochem, nee Porter, 69, of Wisconsin, formerly of Lincolnwood, died Tuesday, March 8, at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, at Brust Funeral Home 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was private.
Mrs. Jochem is survived by her husband, John F., whom she married in 1962; children, Cindy (Dave) Schmiegelt and Kim; two grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth Porter, Carol Mundy and Janet Hancock; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Jochem was born on the family farm and attended Mitchell High School in Mitchell, Ind. She moved to Chicago in 1960 and then to Lincolnwood, and in 2003 moved to Genoa City, Wis. She retired from Joseph Blumberg & Associates Insurance Agency in Chicago, and was active in insurance matters. She was an avid fisherman and gardener, loved sewing and crocheting, and was very handy and loved to build things.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.
Helen LeGare
Helen F. LeGare, nee Commare, 89, of Villa Park, died Thursday, March 10.
A memorial visitation will be held Friday, March 18 at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 19, at the funeral home. Interment is private.
Mrs. LeGare is survived by her children, Aileen (George) Demakos, Nancy (Richard) Kalina, Terese (the late Earl) Goodson, Helen Reich, Owen (Sharon Dugdale), Neil, Anthony (Kathy), Noreen LeGare (James Dean), Robert, Joseph, Thomas, Paul (Dawn), John, Denise and Michael (Debbie); 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Stephen Commare; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J.; daughter, Mary; and siblings, Anne (Anthony) Locascio, Fay (Joseph) Locascio, Katherine (Robert) Quinnett, Antoinette (Paul) Klein, Josephine (Thomas) Baldasar and Arthur (Juliana) Commare.
Please omit flowers.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
James McGrew
Funeral services for James L. McGrew, 79, of Villa Park, were held Friday, March 11, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment was at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Mr. McGrew is survived by his wife, Gail; son, Patrick; and sister, Vivian Haas. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hines VA Hospital Voluntary Services HBHC would be appreciated.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
Edward Michaels
Edward J. Michaels, 56, formerly of Lombard, died Saturday, March 12, in Naperville.
A memorial visitation and Mass will be held Saturday, March 19, at Christ the King Church in Lombard. Interment is private.
Mr. Michaels is survived by his children, Colleen R. (Stephen), Daniel E. of Lombard and Christopher P. of Lombard; and former wife, Jane M., of Lombard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J. and Margaret B. Michaels.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090, would be appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.
Clifford Nielson
Funeral prayers for Clifford J. Nielson, 82, of St. Charles, formerly of Lombard, will be held today, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles, proceeding to St. Patrick Church, 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, for a 10 a.m. funeral Mass. Burial will be at Prairie Cemetery.
Mr. Nielson was the loving husband of Lois, dear father of Janice (Jeffrey) Mills, Michael (Mary Fran) Nielson, Mary Sue (Randy ) Barnett and Barbara (Russell) Grollemond; grandfather of Tim (Kristy), Kevin (Janine), Carli (Brian), Can (Sarah), Ryan, Katie (Kenny), Joe, George (Kara), Sally and the late David; great “GramPapa” of Carissa Mills, Isaac Nielson, Anthony Serafin and Owen Grollemond; brother of Thomas (Sandra) and the late Richard and Peter Nielson; and brother-in-law of Patricia (Albert) Lorch and C. William (Mary) Ryan, Patricia and Barbara Nielson.
For information, call Yurs Funeral Home, 630-584-0060, or visit www.yursfuneralhomes.com.
Dorothy Pienkos
Visitation for Dorothy M. Pienkos, nee Fink, 82, is being held today, March 16, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park.
Funeral services are being held Thursday, March 17, from the funeral home to Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church in Lombard. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Pienkos is survived by her son, J. (Jan); five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Walter “Bud” Fink. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred T.
Mrs. Pienkos was a 20-year resident of Lombard, and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
Kenneth Schultz
Kenneth M. Schultz, 90, of Villa Park and Melrose Park, died Friday, March 11.
Funeral services are being held today, March 16, with prayers from Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, to Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard. Interment is at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Mr. Schultz is survived by his children, Donna (William) Sabella, Sandra (Timothy) Donovan and Ronald M.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and was the brother-in-law and uncle to many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
Dorothy Scott
Dorothy A. Scott, 89, of Lombard, died Sunday, March 13, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was private.
Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Robert) Meek; son-in-law, John Syms; four grandchildren; and siblings, Lorraine Clegg and Robert Benson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; and daughter, Laurel Syms.
Mrs. Scott loved to dance and taught line dancing at Beacon Hill. Her hobby was her grandchildren and she was a member of the Red Hat Society.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.
Shirley Wheeler
Funeral services for Shirley R. Wheeler, nee Horner, 86, of Antioch, formerly of Villa Park, were held Tuesday, March 15, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights.
Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her children, Fleming A. Jr. “Flip” (Terri) and Diane (Jim Storner) Jones; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nancy Wheeler; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fleming A. Sr.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
