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January 14, 2015
 
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Paul C. Brown

Paul C. Brown, age 92, formerly of Lombard, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Sunrise Senior Living in Naperville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment followed at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home. For more information: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

James F. Conliss

James F. “Jim” Conliss, age 50. Loving father of Cooper T. Conliss, and his devoted dog Peanut; former husband of Patricia A “Patty” Conliss; preceded in death by his mother Theodorah “Teddy” and 4 brothers, Michael, Thomas, Patrick, and John Conliss; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Memorial gathering Sunday, Jan. 18, from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road (3 blocks south of Roosevelt), Lombard. Funeral information: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

Barbara Ann Gallante

Barbara Ann Galante, nee Kindig, age 86, of Lombard, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, at home.
Visitation will be held today, Jan. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, with prayers at 9:30 a.m. from Brust Funeral Home to Christ the King Church, Lombard, for 10 a.m. Mass.
Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, Ill.
Information: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Margaret Hull

Shirley Margaret Hull, 92, a longtime resident of Lombard, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Alden Valley Ridge Care Center, Bloomingdale, Ill.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, Winfield, Ill. Interment will be at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, Ill.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Information: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Harley A. Kesler

Harley A. Kesler, age 58, formerly of Lombard, died Dec. 17 at Central DuPage Hospital,Winfield, Illinois.
Services and Interment were private.
Information: 888-629-0094.

Terence Mullen

Terence C. Mullen, age 59, formerly of Villa Park, Ill., passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Community Fellowship Church in West Chicago, Ill. Interment was private
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Villa Park VFW # 2801 29 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park, IL 60181, are appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park: 630-832-4161.

Don Shimkus

Don Shimkus, 77, of Lombard, died Jan. 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Connie; his children, Terri, Steve (Kate), Mary Beth, and Kim; his grandchildren, Danielle, David, Oliver, Jack, Eleanor, Miles, Bailey, and Marin; his sister, Florence (the late Tom) Russell, his brother, Tony (Ann); and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Catherine; his sister, Catherine (the late Norman) Laube; and his brothers, Joe (Lou) and Jack (Lucy).
Don was born in Spring Valley, Ill. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in business. After serving in the army, he accepted a position with International Harvester, where he worked for more than 30 years.
Don was a great family man and a loving father. He served his community through the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Christ the King Church in Lombard, and through other actives supporting his children. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and the camaraderie of friends. He will be remembered for his spirit of community service and for always helping others.
Visitation is today, Jan. 14, 3-9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road (3 blocks south of Roosevelt Road) Lombard. The funeral is Thursday, 10:45 a.m., from the funeral home to Christ the King Church. Mass at 11:30 a.m.. Father Jeff Stoneberg will be officiating, assisted by Deacon Frank. Interment is Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley, Ill., near his parents and family.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Don's life. The family would like to thank everyone for your prayers, kind words, and unwavering love and support during this time. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Christ the King, 1501 S. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148; or the food pantry serving the community in which you live. For information, call 630-932-1500.

Valere Van De Velde

Funeral services for Valere “Babe” Van De Velde, age 92, formerly of Huntley, Ill., and Villa Park, Ill., were held Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment was private.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. For information: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.