Florice J. Anderson

Florice J. Anderson, nee King, died Monday, Jan. 20, in Villa Park.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 24, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Villa Park. Interment is at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.
Mrs. Anderson was the mother of Jill (John) Payne, Jack (Judy) Anderson, Beth (Tom) Haaker and JoEllen (Cicero); grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 11; sister of Joe King and Porter King; aunt of many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law of Theda Lehman and Willis Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harry David Anderson; son, Edward K. Anderson; and siblings, Maureen Geren, Louise King, Phyllis Pundt, Robert King and Dean King.
For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Lu Bolas

Visitation and funeral services for Lu Bolas, nee Sayers, 89, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Lombard, will be held Friday, Jan. 24, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Call 630-629-0094 for more information.

William M. Carver Jr.

William M. Carver Jr., resident of Lombard, beloved husband of the late Janice F., nee Van Slyke; loving father of William (Julie), John (Julie) and Michael; proud grandfather of Will, Jennifer, Matthew and Jeremy; dear brother of the late Eleanor (the late Keith) Littleton.  
Visitation is Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Road (1/2 mile north of St. Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment is private.  
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to YMCA Camp Eberhart, 10481 Camp Eberhart Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093; or Little Friends, 140 N. Wright St., Naperville, IL 60540.  
For funeral information, please call 630-832-0018 or visit www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

C. Lois Cuykendall

C. Lois Cuykendall, nee Delfavero, 88, of Warrenville, formerly of Villa Park, died Saturday, Jan. 11, in Winfield.
Funeral services and interment were private.
Mrs. Cuykendall was the mother of Tina Cuykendall; and grandmother of one. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edson; and sister, May Marsh.
Mrs. Cuykendall was born and raised in Wakefield, Mich.
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.

Andrew W. Demos

Andrew W. Demos, 32, of Waterford, Mich., died suddenly Jan. 10.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 19, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Mr. Demos was the husband of Lauren for five years; son of Patricia (Arthur) Frerichs; brother of Jennifer (Eric) Papenhagen; grandson of Jean Leech; and son-in-law of Marcia and Edward Schuster II. He was preceded in death by his father, Vasilios Demopoulos; and grandparents, Helen and Ernest Gager, Gilbert Leech, and Earl and Jane Reese.  
Mr. Demos had flown as a pilot in Alaska, Australia, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University in acoustical physics and new media technologies and a master’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in aviation and aerospace operations. He was an Eagle Scout and member of the Phi Mu Alpha fraternity.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to establish a memorial scholarship in Mr. Demos’ name.  Contributions may be mailed to: Office of Development, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900. Checks should be made out to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and note "In Memory of Andrew Demos" on the memo line.  For additional information, contact Steve Bobinsky, executive director of development, 928-777-4210.

Mary I. Guth

Mary I. Guth, nee Dunk, 83, of Villa Park, died Sunday, Jan. 12, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 18, at St. Alexander Church in Villa Park. Interment was private.
Mrs. Guth was the mother of Mark (Therese), Matt (Julie) and Joe (Candy); grandmother of four; great-grandmother of two; sister of Elizabeth Dziak, and Robert, James, Michael and Edward Dunk; and aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Alexander School 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.

Virgil Owen Hanson

Virgil Owen Hanson, 86, of Barrington, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 16, 2014, with his devoted wife of 63 years, and his children, by his side.
Originally of Hammond, Ind., Virgil was born on April 11, 1927, to the late Zelda (nee Meritt) and John Hanson and was the second of five children.
Virgil served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Merchant Marines in World War II. He attended Indiana Central College, graduating with a degree in physical education in 1950 and played varsity football there. Later on he received a master’s degree in media from Indiana University. Virgil coached varsity football and taught at Reavis High School and also coached and taught at Glenbard East High School and Glenbard South High School. He was an insurance agent with Equitable Life Insurance.
He had a passion for football and most sports, and enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin, Canada and Alaska.
Virgil loved his family. He met his wife, Ruth LaFavre, at college, and had four children. Upon retiring in Hot Springs Village, Ark., he spent many hours fishing, playing bridge, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
In the last years of his life, he and Ruth lived in Barrington, Ill., to be closer to family. Always open to new friendships, he met daily for coffee with a wonderful group at a local McDonald’s.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Ruth (nee LaFavre); his three children, Eric of New York City, Greg (Jan) of Libertyville and Kim of Barrington; his beloved grandchildren, Katie Hanson and Jack Hanson; and his sister, Carol Stirling of Hammond, Ind. He was predeceased by his daughter, Pamela Kay; and three of his siblings, Louise Rider, Paul Hanson, and Robert Hanson.
A celebration service of Virgil's life will be at noon on Saturday, Jan. 25, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington, IL 60010. The family will receive friends and family from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes gifts be given to St. Paul United Church of Christ or JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road., Barrington, IL 60010, or www.journeycare.org, each of whom supported Virgil remarkably through his last journey.
You may leave online condolences for the family at www.davenportfamily.com or call 847-381-3411 for information.

Genevieve Kirch

Funeral services for Genevieve Kirch, nee Bombicino, 89, of Glen Ellyn, were held Tuesday, Jan. 21, from Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, to Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.
Mrs. Kirch was the mother of Cheryl (Tom) Marshall and Michael (Terri) Kirch; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of one; and aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving L.
Mrs. Kirch was a devoted member of VIP group at St. Pius X.
For funeral information, visit www.knollcrest.net or call 630-932-1500.

Laura A. Rentfro

Laura A. Rentfro, 52, of Villa Park, died Saturday, Jan. 18, in St. Charles.
Visitation and funeral services are today, Jan. 22, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, with cremation to follow.
Mrs. Rentfro was the mother of Aimee Briggs (fiancé Joseph Wilma), Scott (Marie) Briggs, Christine Hadamik and Shelby Rentfro; grandmother of three; and sister of Mark Pauga.
For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Dianne Sue Schuld

A memorial gathering for Dianne Sue Schuld, 66, of Lombard, will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard.
Mrs. Schuld was the mother of Teri (Dan Reimer) Schuld, James (Ania) Bafia and Richard Schuld; grandmother of four; sister of Janice McClintock, Faye Stingel, Carolyn Limbaugh and Richard Shear; aunt of many nieces and nephews; and friend and neighbor of many. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jakub Bafia.
Mrs. Schuld was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and clerk at the Lombard Post Office for over 25 years.
For information, call 630-932-1500.

Marilyn Siwak

Marilyn Siwak, nee Gilbertson, 72, of Lombard, died Thursday, Jan. 16, in Lombard.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment was at Elm Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Siwak was the wife of John; mother of Maureen (John) Sapinski, Marilyn A. (William) Pierce and Melanie (Dudley) Elvery; grandmother of seven; sister of Charlotte (the late Joseph) Heckel, Bernadine (the late Harold) Wendt and Helen (Marshall) Lavin; and aunt of many.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
For information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Ronald L. Speidel

Ronald L. Speidel, 57, of Villa Park, died Sunday, Jan. 19, in Villa Park.
Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 23, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment is private.
Mr. Speidel was the brother of Robert (Mary), Ricky, Rory (Elaine) and Joy (Rick) Pasierbowicz; and uncle of many. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Speidel; and brother, Randy Speidel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to pancreatic research would be appreciated.
For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit www.steuerlefh.com.

Jeffrey M. VandenEykel

Jeffrey M. VandenEykel 50, of Lombard, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 12.
Funeral services and interment were private.
Mr. VandenEykel was the husband of Dawn; father of Marty and R.J.; son of Diane and Jim Miene; brother of Brian, Staci, Jamie and Sara; and uncle of many.
In lieu of flowers, family memorials 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.

Joseph Was

Joseph R. Was, 83, of Lombard, died Friday, Jan. 17, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.  Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
Mr. Was is survived by his wife, Barbara A.; sister, Rosemarie Was; stepdaughters, Kim Strobel and Nanette (Ralph) DeLuca; stepsons, Nicholas Januschik of Lombard and Greg Januschik; and six stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Delores Was; and stepdaughter, Deborah LaCour.
Mr. Was was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired statistician and had worked for Hines V.A. Hospital. He had lived in Lombard for 28 years. He was a very caring man.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.