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Robert F. Gronemeyer

Robert F. Gronemeyer, age 71, of Villa Park, died at his home March 6.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 155 S. Main St., Lombard.
Mr. Gronemeyer is survived by his beloved wife, Rita nee Gillespie; his dear sister, Patricia (J. Craig) Carrell of Henderson, Nev.; his loving brother, Richard (Sharon) of Naperville; his nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews.
He retired from Argonne National Laboratory after 36 years.
Donations to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home Lombard. For more information, www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

Florence M. Hunt

Florence M. Hunt, 89, of Villa Park, Ill., passed away on March 3, 2015, in Lombard, Ill.
Memorial Mass was Saturday, March 7, 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: 630-832-4161.

Edith Laskero

Edith Laskero passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. She was born May 14, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Peter and Frances Cascella. She was married for 49 years to Pat Laskero, who preceded her in death in 2003. She was a devoted mother and the inspiration for her five children: Stephen (Michele), Regina, Julie (Richard) Meyer, Joseph (Bridget), and Daniel Laskero; beloved grandmother of Christopher, Francesca, William, Joseph, Alex, Isabelle and Paolo Laskero, Melissa Hollister, and Erica Campbell; great-grandmother of Ariana, Alexa, Robert, Max and Cole.
Edith graduated from Josephinum Academy, Chicago's longest-standing Catholic high school for girls and never stopped appreciating the gifts of confidence, faith and leadership she gained there. Her life was lovingly intertwined with the lifelong friendships of her three sisters, Regina, June, and Rosemary.
After having five children, she launched a very successful career in real estate, earning multiple honors in sales and production. For most of her adult life she was a community leader, holding elected positions as county committeewoman and village board. Her true vocation, however, was to love. Possessing a near limitless supply, she generously offered it to all she met, touching countless lives and transforming many. She had a grand and loyal spirit that gained her many friends. Her sense of passion, compassion and adventure enriched her children's lives and provides perpetual instruction on a life well lived.
Visitation is Friday, March 13, 3-9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road (3 blocks south of Roosevelt Road), Lombard. Funeral is Saturday, March 14, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Memorials to Josephinum Academy in the name of Edith Laskero are appreciated. Funeral Info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

Thomas W. McNeela

Thomas W. “Bill” McNeela, age 87, World War II veteran, passed away Monday, March 2.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, with prayers from Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, to Mass at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church of La Grange Park. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

Dianne Renspie

Dianne Renspie passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard W. Renspie; loving mother of William (Linea) Renspie, Patricia (Jeffrey) Riemer, and Jeanne (Timothy) Williams; Nonna to five wonderful grandchildren: William, Jacob, Ava, Luke, and Kyle; sister of John (Margaret) Pasquini and Mary (Michael) Mitrovich; she was Dizie to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Friday, March 13, 4-8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road (3 blocks south of Roosevelt Road), Lombard. Funeral is Saturday, March 14, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4824 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515. Mass is at 10 a.m. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cardinal Bernadin Cancer Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153.
Funeral Info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

John J. Ries

John J. Ries 89, of Oak Lawn, Ill. died Monday, March 9, at Franciscan Village in Lemont. Beloved husband of Virginia, nee Lee; loving son of the late Michael and Christine Ries; dear brother of Arlene Ries, the late Eleanor (Frank) Zebrowski, Jean Marie Ries and Joan Miller.
Visitation is today, March 11, 2015, 3-8 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Funeral is Thursday, March 12, 2015, 10:30 a.m. until Mass time, 11 a.m. at Franciscan Village Chapel, 1270 Franciscan Dr., Lemont, IL 60439. Interment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Thomas Hospice 119 Ogden Ave., Hinsdale, IL 60521 are appreciated.

Philip Erwin Schmidt

Philip Erwin Schmidt, of Oconto, Wis., died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the First Presbyterian Church of Oconto from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Craig Alwin officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church would be appreciated.

Gary Seebert

Funeral services for Gary Seebert, age 64, of Lombard, were held Monday, March 9, with prayers from Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road Lombard, to Mass at St. Pius X. Catholic Church, Lombard. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
For funeral information, visit www.knollcrest.net or call 630-932-1500.

Elaine G. Sharp

Elaine G. Sharp, nee Stanis, age 89, of Lombard, died Monday, March 2 at home.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lombard. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens West.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Richard Summers

Richard F. Summers, age 80, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Lombard, died Friday, Feb. 27, in Sun City, Ariz.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 9, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was at Bethania Cemetery, Justice, Ill.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Libby M. Wolf

Libby M. Wolf, age 92, a longtime Lombard resident, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 27.
Mrs. Wolf is survived by her son, Gary, who thanks her friends and neighbors for being so kind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and sons, Craig and Steve.

Dorothy Jean Villwock

Dorothy Jean Villwock, age 67, of Villa Park, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst.
Visitation was held Monday, March 9, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S, Main St., Lombard. Interment private was private.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.