Paul Edwin Bachelor

Paul Edwin Bachelor passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his home in Belvidere, Ill., surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in downstate Robinson, Ill., on May 27, 1929, and raised in Chicago. He married his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Lois Koplin, in Cicero on June 25, 1955.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kirsten Bachelor (Dave Elliott) of Villa Park; sons, Brad (Kim) of Lake Zurich and Phil (Carol) of Carol Stream; brothers, Dave and Bruce; sister, Marilyn; grandchildren, Vincent, Steven, Lauren, Brooke, Colin and Amy, and 4 great-grandchildren. His parents, Charles Glen and Esther “Betty” (York) Bachelor; and a brother, Charles Bradley Bachelor predeceased him.
In keeping with Paul’s spirit of generosity and love of learning and science, he donated his physical body to science. A small private celebration of his life will be held in the coming days.
He had a genuine interest in people, always introducing himself and asking others’ names to start the conversation. Paul appropriately earned a “Bachelor’s” degree in microbiology from the University of Illinois, and also attended the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business. He became a detergent chemist, formulating soaps, shampoos, and laundry detergents for Dearborn Chemical, Swift and Company, and finally Jewel Food Stores, from which he retired in 1988.
After retirement, he returned to school, and earned an Associate degree in horticulture from the College of DuPage. Paul had many passions over the years. He loved music, both as a singer and as a listener. Into his 80s, he performed at local talent shows, as well as retirement homes. He also loved theater, and was an actor, singer, and driving force of the Lombard Park Players in the 1970s.
He ran track when he attended the University of Illinois’ Navy Pier campus, and continued to run 5Ks into his 60s. Even in recent weeks when he was not able to walk, he insisted on having his running shoes, and left the house wearing them, prepared for his next adventure.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to compassionandchoices.org, or to The Boone County Council on Aging, The Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, IL 61008.
Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Visit www.graceFH.com.

Robert E. Cunneen Sr.

Robert E. Cunneen Sr., 88, beloved husband of Nancy Cunneen (nee Prindiville) with whom he shared 66 years of marriage, passed away on June 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his four sons, Edward (Patricia), Timothy (Laura), Gary (Elizabeth) and Robert Jr. (Rochelle); and his 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda (Ken) Armbruster; and his seven sisters and brother.
Bob was a humble, compassionate, and religious man, who made everyone smile while relating his many stories of the old Bucktown neighborhood.
Private interment is at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, Ill.

Marlene E. Drury

Marlene E. Drury, nee Dale, age 82, of Bensenville, died June 3 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, Ill.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lombard. Interment was at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.
Mrs. Drury is survived by two daughters, Deborah (Ralph) Stanford of Addison and Kimberly Drury of Lombard; five grandchildren, Terry (Jennifer) Anweiler of Plainfield, Nicole Anweiler-Stanford of Addison, Brandon Stanford of Plainfield, Rachel Gomez of Lombard and Matthew Gomez of Lombard; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Dilan, and Jacob. Mrs. Drury is preceded in death by her husband, Archie L.; her brother, Donald Dale; and her sister, Marjorie Dale.
Mrs. Drury grew up in Rockford. She had been married for 35 years. Mrs. Drury was the former owner of Nashville North, a restaurant, bar and Western wear store in Bensenville that she sold in the late 1990s. She was a good cook and was well known for her pies.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Harriet L. Theiner

Harriet L. Theiner, 86, of Lombard, passed away peacefully June 3, 2015 with her two daughters by her side.
She is survived by daughters, Patricia (Kelvin) Johnson of Bristol and Judith (Donald) Campbell of Lombard; six grandchildren, April (Andy) Reichert, Kelly and Eric Johnson and Brian, Christopher and Colleen Campbell; four great- grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law, Ben Piskun and Heinz Theiner.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend of 64 years, Ernest; and her sister, Charlotte Piskun.
Harriet lived her life that in all things you always count your blessings.
A celebration of her life memorial service to be held June 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Community Congregational Church, 410 S. Cornell, Villa Park, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Congregational Church.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

Eunice M. Witt

Eunice M. Witt, nee Mielke, age 86, of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Witt; loving mother of Bill (Pat) Witt and Laurajean (Frank) Pantaleo; devoted grandmother of Jenna (Rick) Blanford and Krista Pantaleo; great-grandmother of Michael, Joshua, and Richard Blanford.
A Memorial gathering was held Monday, June 8, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, are appreciated.
Funeral Info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.