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November 4, 2015
 
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Geoffrey S. Gluskin

Geoffrey Samuel Gluskin, age 61, a resident of Lombard for over 40 years, died Oct. 22, 2015, at Seasons Hospice, Naperville, Ill.
Geoffrey was preceded in death by his parents, Burrell and Mercia (Holt) Gluskin; and his identical twin-brother, David Gluskin.
He is survived by his sisters, Deidra Egan, Lisa Gluskin, Gina Conrad (Mark) and Aimee Townsend (Larry); as well as four nieces, three nephews, three great-nieces and one great-nephew.
Known to close family and friends as “Sammy,” Geoffrey enjoyed gardening, model-railroading and cooking, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He was a Volkswagen car salesman for many years. Both he and his brother were 1971 graduates of Glenbard East High School, where their passion for playing and performing jazz music was fostered; Geoffrey on flute, saxophone and piccolo, and David on trombone.
Interment private with no services planned.

Fred L. Hennings

Fred L. Hennings, age 83, Korean War Veteran, of Lombard, Ill., formerly of Oak Park, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, from 3-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, Ill. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home.
He was the beloved husband of Suzanne, nee Whitcomb. Loving father of Denise (Victor) of San Diego, Calif., David (Allison) of Oak Park, Ill., and Dean (Stacy) of Warrenville, Ill. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Andrew, Bailey, Amanda, Joshua and Owen.
Fred was born on Dec. 27, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to the loving late parents, Frederick W. and Beatrice Sobotka. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Finance and Business. Fred was on the Oak Park YMCA board for many years, a member of Kiwanis International, Oak Park Pony League and the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park, Ill.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631, are appreciated.
For more info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Suzanne Hines

Funeral services for Suzanne Hines, age 90, of Villa Park, Ill., were held Monday, Nov. 2, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment was private.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

Thomas A. March

Thomas A. March, age 29, of Lombard, died Sunday, Nov. 1, at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Ill.
Visitation will be held today, Nov. 4, from 4-9 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m at Brust Funeral Home. Interment will be at Acacia Park, Norridge, Ill.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Sherry Lee Morris

Sherry Lee Morris, nee Bower, age 87, of Lombard, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, at her home.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 30, with prayers from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, to Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Katherine J. Novak

Katherine J. Novak, nee Baiger, age 86, of Lombard, passed away Friday, Oct. 30 in Naperville, Ill.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, with prayers from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, to Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Thomas J. Preston Jr.

Thomas J. Preston Jr., 89, of Villa Park, Ill., passed away Oct. 31, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Dolma Ruth; loving father of Teri Darr, Jennifer Preston-Bell and Thomas J. (Linda) Preston III; dear grandfather of 10, great grandfather of five; and fond brother of Louise (Joseph) Krug.
Visitation is Saturday, Nov 7, 2015, 11 a.m., until time of service, 12:30 p.m., at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Villa Park Christian Church, 1336 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181. For info: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

Shirley M. Rizzo

Shirley M. Rizzo, nee David, age 89, of Lombard, died Sunday, Nov. 1, at her home.
Visitation and funeral services will be held today, Nov. 4, with visitation from 11 a.m. to time of service at 1 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Ill.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.