Michael David Eisner

Michael David Eisner, of Lombard, born Jan. 20, 1955, in Amityville, N.Y., passed away Oct. 22, 2013, at his Lombard home.
Mr. Eisner was the cherished husband of Donna Lee Eisner; devoted father of Larry (Karen) Eisner, Dave (Kate) Eisner, Billy (Sofia) Eisner and Robert Eisner; beloved son of the late Anita and Albert Eisner; loving grandfather of Katherine, Mason, Rebekah, Chase, Max, Gabriel and one on the way; dear brother of Steven (Carol) Eisner of Lloydneck, N.Y.; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends gathered Saturday, Nov. 2, for a memorial service at Parkview Community Church in Glen Ellyn.
Arrangements were made by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel (630-293-5200).

Loretta A. Felske

Loretta A. Felske, nee Gorski, 90, of Hickory Hills, died Thursday, Oct. 31 at Lexington Health Care, Lombard.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 3, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was private. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Felske is survived by her husband of 72 years, Marion J.; children, JoAnne V. (Norbert J.) Mateja of Lombard, Jerome Felske and Karen (Jim) Iversen of Lombard; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Felske was a resident of Hickory Hills nine years and was formerly of Justice, Ill., 38 years, and Chicago. She was a member of St. Patricia Parish in Hickory Hills.
In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Donald B. French II

Beloved husband of Darlene “Dar” nee Dellinger. Devoted son of Donald B. (Sandy) French Sr., and the late Jean French. Dear brother of Dorienne (Matt) Kershaw, Dean (Mary) French, and William “Bill” B. (Paulette) French. Uncle of Devon B. French. Cherished brother-in-law of Philomenia Elias and Marge Dellinger (G.K.). Friend of many.
Don was the former owner of the Merlin’s Muffler Shop in Franklin Park. He enjoyed scuba diving, motorcycles, flying in his airplane, skiing club, hunting and cars. Don was involved with two car clubs, the I.M.O.A. Mercury Car Club and the Corvette Car Club.
Family and friends will begin to gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, today, Nov. 6, 2013, from 3-8 p.m. A celebration of Don’s life will begin at 7 p.m.
Please omit flowers.
For information, please call Sax-Tiedemann at (847) 678-1950 or visit www.sax-tiedemann.com.

Paul Wakelee Jackson

Paul Wakelee Jackson of Quincy, Ill., died suddenly on Oct 27, 2013. Born in Gary, Ind., on May 19, 1927, to Marvin Gregory and Martha Thetis Jackson, Paul was raised in Shawneetown, Ind., until the great flood of 1937 forced his family to relocate to Carmi, Ill.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. During his six years in Germany he learned fluent German. On his discharge in 1954, Paul pursued an undergraduate degree at the University of Evansville in Indiana, graduating in 1957. He went on to earn a master’s degree in history from the University of Illinois at Carmi in 1958.
He became a teacher, first at Quincy Junior High School for many years, and also at Fenton High School in Bensenville Ill. He taught the subject he was most passionate about—history. After retiring from teaching in 1978, Paul switched careers in mid-life and became a federal immigration officer, a career he enjoyed and excelled in.
In 1960, he married Virginia Jackson, and was a loving and devoted husband and father to her and to their daughter Sarah Elisabeth Jackson. His whole life was devoted to security for his family: He worked two jobs, having only Sunday off. He paid off his house, owning it outright in just seven years. He devoted his free time to the accumulation of knowledge, a legacy that continues with his daughter.
He went beyond simply reading about a topic, but would go on to learn every bit of history on it. He was often described as a brilliant mind. Paul enjoyed making beer and wine, hiking and bicycling, attending opera and listening to German music. During the Vietnam era, he regularly wrote deeply researched letters protesting the war. He loved the Constitution and the law.
In his last years, he fulfilled his promise to his wife of over 50 years, which was to return them to Quincy, Ill. Though he was already over 80, he kept his promise and made the move back to Quincy, her hometown and the town in which they met. He tended faithfully to his wife, Virginia, who has lived with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. He sacrificed every day so that she could have as normal and happy a life as possible.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Musick Jackson, of Quincy; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Jeff Manwaring; and two grandchildren, Colin Asher and Zoe Sylvia Musick Manwaring, of Knightdale, N.C. Though his grandchildren are very young, Paul’s legacy—to learn, to question and to stay curious—will live on with them. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at Lombard Bible Church, 111 S. Park Ave., Lombard, IL 60148
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions in honor of Paul to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, 267-07 76th Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements; www.hansenspear.com.

Betty J. Lane

Betty J. Lane, nee Heurlin, 93, died Sunday, Nov. 3, in Hinsdale.
Visitation is today, Nov 6, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park.
She will be lying in state Thursday, Nov 7, until funeral services at St. Alexander Church in Villa Park. Interment is private.
Mrs. Lane was the mother of Judy L. Emerson and Jack (Mimi) Lane; dear grandmother of four; and great-grandmother of seven. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack J.
In lieu flowers, memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Society, C/O St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL 60181; or Misericordia.com, would be appreciated.
For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Howard T. Lyle

Howard T. Lyle, 95, of Villa Park, died Monday, Nov. 4, in Villa Park.
Visitation is Thursday, Nov. 7, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment is private.
Mr. Lyle was the husband of Eileen; father of Guy (the late Jean) and Diane Lyle; brother of Marjorie (the late Art) Alexander and Eugene (Beverly) Lyle; and uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris (Bryce) Henderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to National Ataxia Foundation (Ataxia.org) would be appreciated.
For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Gilbert H. Sorensen

Gilbert H. Sorensen, 88, of Lombard, died Thursday, Oct. 31 in Lombard.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Mr. Sorensen is survived by a son, Jeff (Helen) of Lombard; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Doris (Ed) Grabiec and Lorell (Don) Davidson; sister-in-law, Mook; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clairice P.; daughter, Vicki J.; and brother, George.
Mr. Sorensen was a lifelong resident of Lombard. He was an excellent golfer and bowler. He loved the Cubs. He started Sorensen Heating & Cooling in 1955.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com.