James E. Fisher

James E. Fisher, age 88, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Jan. 9, 2014. Jim served our country in the U.S. Navy, was a member of Masonic Lodge #1098 of Lombard, Eastern Star of Lombard and past commander of District #22 U.S. Power Squadrons, Fort Myers, Fla.
Loving father of Dawn Fisher and Greg (Bonnie) Fisher; and brother of William Fisher. Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Fisher.
The funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at 11 a.m., with a visitation from 9-11 a.m., all at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice Health Care Services, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers. FL 33908.
For more information, visit www.chapelhillgardenswestfuneralhome.com or call 630-941-7497.

Joseph R. Carbonara

Joseph R. Carbonara, 61, of Villa Park, died Monday, Jan. 6, in Chicago.
A memorial Mass was held Saturday, Jan 11, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment was private.
Mr. Carbonara was the father of Dominick (Marisa), Joseph M. and Nicholas Carbonara; grandfather of one; brother of Terri (Al) Zielke, Frank, Mary Sturtevant, Anne (the late Donald) Pagels, John and Jean Carbonara; and uncle and cousin of many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patsy and Michelina Carbonara; and brother, Michael.
In lieu of flowers family memorials are appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com for more information.

Vivian M. Hancock

Vivian M. Hancock, nee Sauve, 81, of Villa Park, died Thursday, Jan. 9, in Grayslake.
Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 15, at St. Alexander Church in Villa Park. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Hancock is survived by her children, William Jr. (Tracy), Robert (Kathi), Ray, Ron (Sandy), Jim (Denise), Mary (John) Kleinofen and Tim (Judy); 30 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and sister, LaVerne Boland.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL 60181, would be appreciated.
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.

Patrick J. Kincaid

Patrick J. Kincaid, 70, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Lombard, died Sunday, Jan. 5 in Bolingbrook.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 13, with prayers from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., to Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.
Mr. Kincaid is survived by a son, Ian; partner, Elvira; brothers, Dan (Connie) of Lombard and Bruce (Marie); four nieces and nephews; and best friends, Chuck Campbell and Jim Pilch. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen; niece, Colleen; and parents, Victor and Evelyn Kincaid of Lombard.
Mr. Kincaid was a resident of Bolingbrook for the last 38 years. He was born in Chicago and came to Lombard in 1956. He graduated in 1961 from St. Francis High School, Wheaton, and Illinois Benedictine College in Lisle. He worked for Western Electric, then AT&T, and then Lucent Technology as an industrial engineer.   
He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard and a current member of St. Dominic’s Church in Bolingbrook. He was an avid bowler.
Memorials to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60607, would be appreciated.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Thomas Loconti

Family and friends of Thomas “Plainwhite Tom” Loconti, 31, of Chicago, Ill., mourn the passing of the beloved artist, performer and humanitarian, who died on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.
Loconti was born in Rantoul, Ill., on April 26, 1982, to Mary Mendralla and Thomas Dennis.
He was raised by Mary and Scott Loconti. Loconti graduated from Lombard’s Glenbard East High School in 2000 and, after serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years, attended College of DuPage, where he studied philosophy. Most of Loconti’s accomplishments came outside of the realm of school and government.
An avid dancer and performer from an early age, Loconti became an integral part of the dance scene in Chicago as a dancer, DJ, event organizer and MC. He was also a gifted street and festival performer.
As a street poet, Loconti captivated strangers by asking them to give him three words around which he’d base a poem about them on the spot. He also mentored young aspiring dancers and was a proponent of random acts of kindness—giving flowers to unsuspecting women on the street or CTA and telling them they are beautiful. Tom was profiled in the Chicago Reader in 2012. He will be terribly missed by his family and the Chicago dance community.
Tom is survived by his mother, Mary, and her husband, Doug; his dad, Scott Loconti; siblings; Sarah (Mike) Kelly, Scott Loconti Jr. and Frank Loconti; nephew. Colin Loconti; and stepsisters, Devan Mendralla, Kelsey Mendralla and Alaina Mendralla.
He is also survived by his biological father, Thomas (Bridget) Dennis; siblings, Kyle and Sarah Dennis; his grandmother Eleanor; many aunts, uncles, cousins; and by hundreds of dancers, poets and artists from all over the United States with whom he shared the spotlight.
Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, with visitation from 5:30-9 p.m. and a celebration of his life from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Lombard Community Building, 433 St. Charles Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Loconti’s mother, Mary Mendralla, for a foundation to be started in her son’s name.

Ryan D. Newell

Ryan D. Newell, 28, of Villa Park, died Thursday, Jan. 9, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Visitation is today, Jan. 15, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home. Interment is at Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Mr. Newell was the son of Sandy Newell and David Newell; brother of Brendon; grandson of Dot (the late Whitie) Knapp; nephew of Don (Mary) Knapp; and best friend to all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Villa Park VFW Post #2801 would be appreciated.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Maria Ewa Przyborowska

Funeral services for Maria Ewa Przyborowska, nee Szelag, 61, of Lombard, are being held today, Jan. 15, at Divine Mercy Polish Mission in Lombard.
Mrs. Przyborowska was the mother of Rodney (Christina) Przyborowski; daughter of Krystyna Szelag; grandmother of one; sister of Marek Szelag; and aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jan Szelag.
Memorials to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 are appreciated.
For funeral information, visit www.knollcrest.net or call 630-932-1500.

Barbara A. Przybylski

Barbara A. Przybylski, nee Younger, 68, of Chicago, formerly of Villa Park, died Saturday, Jan. 4 in Arizona.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. Lombard.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 17, with prayers from the funeral home to Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
Mrs. Przybylski is survived by her siblings, Margaret Younger of Villa Park and Jim Younger of Villa Park; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; and siblings, Donald J., Robert L,. Richard G. Younger and Mary E. Younger.
Mrs. Przybylski resided in Arizona the last 14 years. She was formerly of Villa Park. She was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the VFW Post 2801 in Villa Park and the VFW Post 7968 in Apache Junction, Ariz. She was an employee of Warshawsky Auto Parts for 24 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Highland, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, would be appreciated.
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. For information call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Rita “Joyce” Rymut

Rita “Joyce” Rymut, nee Lark, 84, of Villa Park, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Batavia.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 13, at St. Alexander Church in Villa Park. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Rymut was the mother of Joanne (Todd) Gillan and Michael (Debra); grandmother of six; and aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C.; and brothers, Richard and Thomas (Ceil) Lark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL 60181, would be appreciated.

Kathryn Ann Schrempf

Kathryn Ann Schrempf, 79, of Lombard, died Monday, Jan. 6, in Lombard.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Alexander Church in Villa Park. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Schrempf was the stepsister of Christ (Diane) Schwelle; and aunt and cousin of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Kathryn Schrempf; and stepmother, Vicki Schrempf.
Ms. Schrempf was a longtime member of the Dominick Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com for more information.

Thomas L. Volz

Thomas L. “T.W.A.” Volz, 81, of Villa Park, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Mr. Volz was the husband of Justine; father of Thomas J. and Jeannie (Roman) Corsini; grandfather of two; brother of Russell (Susan), Barbara (Ken) Wolski and Judy (Larry) Frederick; and uncle and godfather of many. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack (Elaine).
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Ronald McDonald House, www.ronaldhousechicago.org, would be appreciated.
For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.
Jeffrey Vandeneykel
Jeffrey VandenEykel, husband of Dawn and father of Marty and RJ, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 12.
Visitation and services are pending at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Call 630-832-4161 for information.

Ellen Gamble Weister

Ellen Gamble Weister, 68, of Lombard, died Sunday, Jan. 5, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Per her wishes, there will be no service or memorial.
Ellen is survived by her children, Amy Weister Burns (Robert) of Lombard and William Gamble Weister (Peggy Gisel); five granddaughters; sisters, M. Leslie Gamble and Susan T. Gamble; and many numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Ellen and William Watt Gamble; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Weister graduated from Arroyo High School in El Monte. She graduated from Whittier College, and later, from Cal Poly Pomona. She also attended the University of Arizona in preparation for the CPA exam. She worked for many years as the accounting manager, North America, of Hexion Chemical (now Momentive Specialty Chemicals).
Mrs. Weister was an avid reader, world traveler and Sudoku master. Her wit, brain, and love will be greatly missed every day.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Fallen Heroes Fund or Doctors Without Borders are 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.