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January 20, 2016
 
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James Camp

James Camp, age 51, born July 13, 1964, died Jan. 9, 2016.
Loving son of Adele; and beloved brother of Bill, Jacque, John, Virginia, Richard and Joyce. Preceded in death by his father, William; and sisters, Kathryn and Christine.
Services are private.

Lawrence Guzman

Lawrence Guzman, age 77, a 20-year resident of Lombard, passed away Jan.14, 2016, at his home.
Portillo’s biggest fan was born in Chicago, and worked as a scientific glassblower for 35 years at the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory and Amoco Research.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Patricia, nee Schlott. Loving father to Steven (Jennifer), Glenn (Susie) and Donna Tennerman (Jim Thornton). Proud grandpa of Zach, Sammie, Sara, Teagan, Cole, Gabbie, Payton, Takoda and Ahmilee. Dear brother of Bill and Joann.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, from 3-9 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 22, with prayers at 9:30 a.m. from Brust Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity are appreciated.
For more information, visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094.

John Hamlet Morrice

John Hamlet Morrice, 87, of Lombard, Ill., died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Warrenton, N.C. He was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., to John P. and Violet Morrice, graduated from Purdue University in 1950, and served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53. He was founder and president of Standfast Packaging Products. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Sturm Morrice.
Rev. Henry Presler conducted funeral services on Monday, Jan. 18, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Warrenton.
He is survived by his sister, Jean Wise of Fort Wayne, Ind.; children, Susan Thompson (Lewis), Jennifer Morrice Elskes (Steve Lukingbeal), Polly Morrice (Scott Bell) and John Morrice (Michele); grandchildren, Robert Thompson (Bobbi Corker), Eve Rutherfurd (Walker), Lucy Zimmerman (Ted), James Elskes (Marianna), Sophia Golvach (Sam Blazek), John Paul Golvach, Ryan Morrice and Daniel Morrice; and nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his special friend, Dorothy Cobe, of Huntley, Ill.
For those who wish to make memorial donations, please consider Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Northern Illinois Food Bank or a charity of your choice.
“Better loved ye canna be.”
Online condolences may be made at www.blaylockfh.com.

Mary M. O’Donnell

Mary M. O’Donnell, nee Rank, age 88, died Monday, Jan. 18, at Oak Brook Health Center, Oak Brook, Ill.
Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Joseph S. Reedy

Joseph S. Reedy, 80, of Lombard, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
The funeral Mass is today, Jan. 20, at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1 S 314 Summit, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park: 630-832-4161.

Peggy Ann Piekarski

Peggy Ann Piekarski, age 68, of Glendale Heights, formerly of Lombard, died Thursday, Jan. 14, at her home.
A visitation was held Saturday, Jan. 16, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery in Glen Ellyn.
Call 888-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com for more information.

Anita Louise Reher

Anita Louise Reher, nee Pacha, age 77, of Lombard, Ill. Beloved mother of Jeffrey (Patti) Reher and Michael (Maria) Reher. Dearest grandmother of Brian, Scott and Matthew. Cherished daughter of the late Wesley and Louise Pacha. Dear sister of Randall (late Marie) Pacha. Fond aunt of Randall Jr. (Sherry) Pacha and Craig (Raquel) Pacha.
Visitation is today, Jan. 20, 2016, from 3-8 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill. The funeral is Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, with 9:15 a.m. prayers at the funeral home processing to St. Pius X Church, Lombard for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 8th Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018; or Magnificent Mutts, 755 N. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162, are appreciated.
For additional information, please call Steuerle Funeral Home at 630-832-4161.

Barbara Ann Surges

Barbara Ann Surges, nee Nesbitt, age 59, passed away at home on Jan. 14.
Visitation will be held today, Jan. 20, from 4-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Funeral services will be Thursday with prayers at 12:45 p.m. from Brust Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lombard, for 1:15 p.m. Mass. Interment is private.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: 888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Edward L. Topol

Edward L. Topol, 93, of Villa Park, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Memorial visitation is Thursday, Jan 21, 9 a.m. until Mass time, 10 a.m., at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, Ill. Interment is at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill., on Friday, Jan 22, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Ill.: 630-832-4161.

Herbert P. Torringa

Herbert P. Torringa, age 91, of Elmhurst, formerly of Villa Park. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve M., nee Knol; loving father of Linda Torringa, Nancy (Ray) Ronda, Clyde Torringa and Dale (Debra) Torringa; devoted grandfather of Tara (Joshua) Smith, Sandi (Kevin) Fischer, Michelle (Michael) Grafton, Greg (Melissa) Ronda, Taylor and Chase Torringa, Jacquelyn (Dan) Bovee, Julianna and Jana Torringa; great grandfather of 14; dear brother of the late Arthea (the late James) De Boer; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 18, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard. Interment was private.
Memorials to Providence Life Services or Timothy Christian Schools are appreciated. Funeral info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.