Lewis John Craft

Lewis John Craft, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, died peacefully at home in Villa Park, Ill., on Dec. 23, 2013. John lived 86 years as a God serving man, devoted to his loving wife Clara, seven children, 19 grandchildren, and one great- grandchild.
Known as John, he was born to Mamie Elizabeth (Anderson) and Lewis John Craft Sr., of Clayton Ill., on Feb. 24, 1927. He was raised on the family farm with two brothers and four sisters: Clarence, Lawrence, Irma, Emma Lee, Zelma Marie and Veta Mae. Emma Lee resides in California and his parents and other siblings will be welcoming him home in heaven.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and an M.S. in Engineering. It was there that John met and courted the love of his life of 64 years, Clara. They wed Sept. 4, 1949, and moved to the Villa Park, Ill., area where they worked, served their community and church and raised seven children.
John was employed at Sunbeam Corporation for 28 years retiring as Manager of Motor Development, where he oversaw development and manufacturing of products, including the kitchen mixer, blender and electric razors.
In addition to his passion for engineering, John was also passionate about the law. John graduated in 1964 with his Juris Doctor from Kent School of Law. John opened a general practice law firm with Clara’s help, who worked alongside him for 30 years. As an attorney in his community he provided legal guidance to many clients who trusted his honest and fair approach.
His professional life was not the only place where John made an impact. Dedicated to the idea that one should live life as an example to others, John was active in the community his entire life. He served 12 years (eight as president) on the Salt Creek District 48 school board, was a charter member and member for more than 50 years of the Christian Church of Villa Park, he helped in the development of the Oakbrook Terrace volunteer Fire Department, was a member of the Beacon Hill Retirement Community Advisory Council, served as an arbitrator for the courts, also a former member of Villa Park Kiwanis, Villa Park Chamber of Commerce and Villa Park Masonic Lodge.
As dedicated as John was to the community, there was never a man more dedicated to his family. In addition to being a stable patriarch, John taught his children and grandchildren the importance of education, hard work, and living a Christian life. He ensured his legacy by supporting his children and grandchildren in their academic pursuits, for which they are forever grateful. John also left his family with many wonderful bonding times and memories of large family vacations to Disney World, Disney Land, Hawaii, the Mediterranean and multiple other locations around the United States.
John is survived by his wife, Clara; and his children, Phyllis (Robert) Habib, Ruth (John) Martin, Ellen (Lewis) Phillips, Beth Morgan, Carl (Dawn), Donna (David) Cain and Don (Janice). He was a devoted grandfather to Christina, Elana and Tamara Habib; Rebecca and Kimberly Martin; Marcous, Victoria and Walter Phillips; Briana and Timothy Morgan; Ginger and Sean Zuidgeest and Adrianna and Elaina Craft; Theresa, Rachel and Deborah Cain; Jessica Craft, and Erik Craft-Hart; great-grandson, Jocobi Habib; and dear friend of Julie Giese-Craft and Gary Morgan.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

For more information, please call 630-941-7497 or visit www.chapelhillgardenswestfuneralhome.com.

Dennis F. Fograse

Dennis F. Fograse, 65, of Warrenville, died Sunday, Dec. 29, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 2, at St. Irene’s Catholic Church in Warrenville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 3, at St. Irene Catholic Church. Interment is at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.
Mr. Fograse was the husband of Irene; father of Daniel (Michelle) and Laura Fograse; brother of Michael Sullivan; and is also survived by his canine pal, Ollie. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Genevieve Fograse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s Children Hospital would be appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Alice J. Fryzlewicz

Alice J. Fryzlewicz, formerly of Lombard, died Friday, Dec. 27.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 30, with prayers from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, to Mass at Christ the King Church. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Fryzlewicz is survived by her daughters, Judith (Gary) Hool, Nancy Fryzlewicz, Pam (Mike) Mulligan, Carrie (Jerry) Schaefer of Lombard and Bonnie Fryzlewicz (Jerry Walker); eight grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann Snarksi, Loretta (Jim) Buffer and Ruth (Mike) Maher; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Michael; and brother, Jerry Lomasz.
Mrs. Fryzlewicz was known for her laughter and was a staunch defender of her family. She was formerly of Maywood, Lombard and Wheaton.
Memorials to the Michael Fryzlewicz Scholarship Fund at Columbia College would be appreciated.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Michael R. Orlando

Michael R. Orlando, 59, of Columbia, S.C., formerly of Villa Park, died Friday, Dec. 20, in South Carolina.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 28, at St. Alexander’s Church in Villa Park. Interment was private.
Mr. Orlando was the son of Barbara Orlando; brother of Pamela (Robert) English, Gregory (Judi) Orlando, Steven (the late Kimberly) Orlando, Geralyn Sychowski and Daniel Orlando; nephew of Joan Orlando, Mary Longenecker, Agnes Miller and Angela Orlando; uncle of six nieces and nephews; and cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Orlando
The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to St. Alexander’s School.
For information, contact Steuerle Funeral Home at 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Marty Starshak

Marty P. Starshak, 90, formerly of Lombard, died Friday, Dec. 27.
Funeral services were held Tuesday with prayers from Brust Funeral Home to Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Assumption Cemetery.
Mr. Starshak is survived by his wife, Sue; children, John (Peggy), Jerome and Barbara Starshak; brother, Edward J. (Maureen); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ellen Adcock and Phyllis Jean Livengood.
Mr. Starshak was a graduate of Loyola University. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II and was a radar technician and served in Canada. He was a resident of Lombard from 1941-54 and 1958 to 2007. He was the owner of Starshak Enterprises in Lombard from 1965 to 2007.
He was a member of the American Legion #391, was a former member of Sacred Heart Church and Sacred Heart Holy Name Society, was active with Misericordia, loved bowling, was known for his sense of humor and was a collector.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, would be appreciated.
For more information, visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 630-629-0094.