Marylou Albright

Marylou Albright 81, of Treasure Island, Fla., formerly of Elmhurst, Ill., beloved wife of the late Robert Luchetta, Charlie Larzelere and Jim Safford; loving mother of Corinda Luchetta and Colette (Eric) Luchetta–Stendel; dear grandmother of Bob, Joe and Pete Luchetta–Stendel; loving step-grandmother of many; fond sister of the late Earl Jr. (Juanita), Donald (Mike), Jerry (Emale) Albright, Wilma Fern (George) Van Ewyk and Bonnie Lucille (John) Campbell; dear aunt of Sandy, Diane, Carol “Buzzy,” Barbara, Carol Ann, Dean, Brian, Dana and the late David.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill. 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

Douglas Dow Hall

Douglas Dow Hall, age 82, of Rockford, Ill., died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Wesley Willows, Rockford, Ill. Douglas was born on July 1, 1933, the son of John S. and Maud Hall in Kaltungo, Nigeria, where his parents and two sisters served as Sudan Interior Mission missionaries for over 40 years.
Douglas attended schools in Florida and Calgary, Canada, and later attended Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill., graduating in 1956. He attended Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., and graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, N.J. He married Ruth E. Swanson on Aug. 12, 1955, in Wheaton, Ill.
Douglas was an ordained minister for the Presbyterian Church (USA) for nearly 50 years. He served as pastor for the following churches: Kitchell Memorial Presbyterian (East Hanover, N.J.), First Presbyterian (Somerdale, N.J.), Community Presbyterian (Lombard, Ill.), First Presbyterian (Anderson, Ind.). Douglas earned his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Ill. He then served as interim pastor for Presbyterian churches located in: Wilmington, Ill.; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Elgin, Ill.; Savanna, Ill.; Prairie Dell, Ill.; Schapville, Ill.; and Galena, Ill.
His ministry touched many lives as he cared deeply for his congregations along with his sincere faith and love of the Bible, respect for the Presbyterian Church, and his infectious enthusiasm. His wife Ruth was supportive of Douglas’ ministry and added her own unselfish and caring acts of kindness.
Douglas was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He shared his love of traveling, gardening, the Chicago Bears, and jogging. Ruth, his beloved wife, passed away on Sept. 24, 2010. Shortly after her death, he moved into Wesley Willows in Rockford, Ill., because of his Alzheimer’s disease. Douglas will be dearly missed by his family: one son, Scott (Kellie) Hall of Lake Geneva, Wis.; four daughters, Karen (Dale) Goeke of Rochester, Minn., Deborah (Jeff) Vogt of Elkhorn, Wis., Helen Hall of Lake Geneva, Wis., and Christine (Mike) Clymer of Kingston, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Charlie (Laura) Goeke, John (Katie) Goeke, Jessica (Aaron) Zschunke, Peter and Ed Vogt, Trischia (Matthew) Burdt, Kaci (CJ) McFarland and Mitch Clymer; six great-grandchildren, Lucile Goeke, Wyatt Burdt, Ava, Summer, Christian, and Jaxson McFarland; one brother, Norman Hall; and one sister, Esther Gentile. Douglas was preceded in death by his wife Ruth; sisters, Agnes Hall, Margaret Hall and Helen Gingrich; two brothers, John Hall and James Hall; and brother-in-law, Robert Miller.
A special THANK YOU to the staff of Kirk’s Place, Wesley Willows who provided good and loving care to Douglas for the past few years! Words cannot express our gratitude.
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
–Philippians 3:12-14
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church, 1006 E. Schapville Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028, with the Rev. Dottie Morizzo officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m., prior to the memorial service at the church. Burial will take place in the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church or to the Rockford Rescue Mission in Douglas’ memory.

Jakob Harjung

Jakob Harjung, age 84, of Villa Park, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, Ill.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 21, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln, Lombard. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, Ill.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Martha T. Jesski

Martha T. Jesski, age 100, of Florida, formerly of Lombard, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Brandon, Fla.
Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 25, from 4-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Funeral prayers will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Brust Funeral Home to St. Pius X Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee, formerly of Villa Park, Ill., passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015.
Visitation is today, Sept. 23, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until prayers at 10:30 a.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill.
Mass is at 11 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Church, 330 N. Westmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Ill.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home: 630-832-4161.

Kathleen Matysak

Kathleen Cecelia Matysak, nee Doyle, passed away on Sept 20, 2015. Beloved wife of 50 years to Andrew C.; loving mother of Andrew H. Matysak; fond sister of Terrence J. (Carol) Doyle, Margaret E. (Charles) Neander, John H. Doyle, Patrick A. (Cheri) Doyle and Ann Marie Jackson; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend to many.
Visitation is Thursday, Sept 24, 2015, 3-8 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill., and where the Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. Cremation is private. For info: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

Neil M. Rose

Neil M. Rose, age 89, of Glen Ellyn, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, Ill.
Services are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth J. Ruszkowski

Kenneth J. Ruszkowski, age 71, of Lombard, died suddenly Sept. 14 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, Ill.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 19, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Ill.
Mr. Ruszkowski is survived by his brother, Karl (Therese) of Norwalk, Iowa; three nieces and nephews, Keith (Marina), Katie (Mike) and Chris (Michele); and seven great-nieces and nephews, Jessica, Brian, Jason, Koen, Kasen, William and Weston. Mr. Ruszkowski was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. and Sophie, nee Heinrich.
Mr. Ruszkowski grew up in Chicago and was a resident of Lombard 44 years. He retired from Cosmetics Distributing as Shipment Supervisor after 25 years. Mr. Ruszkowski was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard. He loved puzzles. Mr. Ruszkowski was a devoted uncle and great-uncle.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Jacqueline M. Stack

Jacqueline M. Stack, 64, of Lombard, Ill., passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015
Funeral services were Friday, Sept 18, 2015, at Sacred Heart Church in Lombard, Ill. Interment was at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, Ill.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill.: 630-832-4161.