James W. Beimal

 

James W. Beimal (Jim, aka Bemo), 6/5/51 – 2/27/18.

“I was predeceased by my parents; James E. and Lorretta E. Beimal; a brother, Bob, in Lombard, and am survived by my wife, Jane; a sister, Barb Beimal of Nokomis, Florida; a brother, John Beimal of West Chicago, Illinois; foster brothers Mike and Rob and special Aunt Lorraine Broderick and various cousins.

I guess it’s time my life on earth is ending. It has been a wonderful, wonderful life. On Aug. 23, 1975, I married the love of my life, Jane (Bennett). Together we had two sons (who married up!) and two daughters-in-law. Dan and Laura have three girls: Elise (10), Adeline (8), and Isla (5). Tim and Elissa have Theo (3), and Ellie (1).

We had a wonderful family life. I was happy to have many colleagues, especially in the Seymour Community School District. I appreciated teaching second grade for 32 years (1975-2007) at Rock Ledge in Seymour.

And then there are friends. Precious friends. Too many to list, each special to me. To those people that may want to honor my life, remember that a child needs the gift of L-O-V-E. The problem is a child spells the gift of love T-I-M-E. So, if you wish to spend an extra amount of time, spend it with your child or grandchild. See you next time.”

 

Hector J. Canestrini

 

Hector J. Canestrini, age 91, of Lombard, formerly of Melrose Park.

Beloved husband of Rozanne, nee Proctor; loving father of Steve (Holly) Canestrini, Mary Ann (Ed) Dyrda and Diane (Mark) Chiodo; devoted grandfather of Lena (Sam) Silerzio, David Canestrini, Janet, Marilyn, Roger and Anna Dyrda, and Frank and Melissa Chiodo; great-grandfather of Emilia and Giulia Silerzio.

Member of VFW Post 5979 and St. Pius X Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

In-State Thursday, March 8, 10 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison, Lombard. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, masses appreciated or memorial donations to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St Pius X, 1025 E. Madison, Lombard, IL 60148.

Funeral Info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

 

John E. Dizonno

 

John E. Dizonno, a resident of Lombard for over 21 years and formerly of Melrose Park, passed away at home on Feb. 28.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, from Brust Funeral Home to Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard. Interment was at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.

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James A. Hanlon

 

James A. Hanlon, age 63, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Lombard, died Feb. 10, 2018.

James was the cherished son of Margaret R., nee Brodie, and the late Thomas J.; loving father of James and Christina (Jeff) Cullum-Cleaver; dearest brother of Thomas J. (Linda) and the late Kathy; uncle of Tony, Michelle, Amy and Tom.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard.  Interment will be at Millington-Newark Cemetery, Millington, Illinois.

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Martha M. Hauser

 

Martha M. Hauser, nee Wolff, age 99, of Elmhurst, formerly of Villa Park, died Feb. 26 at Lexington of Elmhurst.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J.; dearest mother of Rev. Leon E. (Connie) of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rev. Larry A. (Janet) of Wisconsin; loving grandmother of Sara (Dohn) Pfeiffer of Iowa, Rev. Daniel (Andrea) Hauser of Arkansas, Rachel (Rev. Paul) Dare of Minnesota, Andrea Hauser of Wisconsin and Amy Hauser of Wisconsin; great-grandmother of 10, Andrew, Marc, Claire, Elizabeth, Nate, Hannah, Noah, Abigail, Anna and Nathan; dear sister of Carla Scott of Iowa and Rudy Wolff of Missouri. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Evelyn, nee Martz Hauser (Mrs. Larry).

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 6, at Trinity Lutheran York Center, 1165 Westmore-Meyers Road, Lombard, Il 60148.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran York Center appreciated.

Mrs. Hauser had been a resident of Lexington in Elmhurst for 21 years. She had previously been a resident of Villa Park for 42 years. She grew up in Chicago and had worked for many years for AFCO Time Payments as head of the Fiscal Department in Chicago and Hillside.

Mrs. Hauser was a volunteer seamstress for church and special projects. She was a great cook, baker and homemaker.

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Edward T. Kett

 

Edward T. Kett, age 91, of Lombard, died March 1 at Central DuPage Hospital.

He was the loving husband of the late Betty J., nee Zellmer; loving father of Thomas (Valerie Gluth) of Evergreen, Colorado, Charles (Carol) of Winfield, Edward (Jenny Chidlow) of Lombard, John (Jeanne) of Elmhurst, Barbara (Bill) Conway of Chicago and Catherine Kett of Racine; grandfather of Kyle (Liz), Shannon, Ethan, Charles and Mary; dear brother of Dorothy Kett of Glen Ellyn and Rosemary DeWitt of NJ; many other nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert; and a sister, Patricia Saavedra.

Funeral Services are today, Thursday, March 8, 2018, with 9:30 a.m. prayers at Brust Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment is at Assumption Cemetery, Winfield.

Mr. Kett had been a resident of Lombard for 89 years, since 1929. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School and Glenbard (West) High School in 1944. He was a Veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Kett worked for the Lombard Post Office from 1951-1983. He was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church and was a member of the Holy Name Society there.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sacred Heart School, 322 W. Maple St., Lombard, IL  60148 appreciated.

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Helen A. Masick

 

Helen A. Masick, age 103, of Lombard, died March 1 at Oakbrook Health Care.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph A.; dearest mother of Barbara (Herb) Sturz of Lombard, John (Mary) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Linda (Duncan) Murley of Louisville. Grandmother of Jan (Don) McElmeel of Batavia, Carrie (Tom) Lenkart of North Aurora, Bryan (Kristin) Rumrill of Louisville, Craig (Jamie) Rumrill of Louisville, Michael (Claire) of Louisville, Adam of Louisville, Meaghan Eskildsen of Louisville. Great-Grandmother of Stacey Lofgren of Carol Stream, John McElmeel of Batavia, Lindsey Rumrill, Matthew Rumrill, Collin Rumrill and Nathan Rumrill, all of Louisville, Wilson Masick of Louisville, Lachlan Masick of Louisville, Sylvia Helen Masick of Louisville, Liam Masick of Louisville, Logan Eskildsen and Mason Eskildsen of Louisville.  Preceded in death by 3 brothers, Edward Shalek, George Shalek and Robert Shalek. Many other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 10, with 9:30 a.m. prayers from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard to 10 a.m. Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Helen had been a resident of Lombard for the last 26 years, since 1992. She had previously lived in Louisville, Kentucky, for 13 years from 1980-1992 and in Lombard from 1962-1980.  She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and a member of the Senior Group at St. Pius X. She was a former member of St. Bernard’s Parish in Louisville. Helen was a great cook and baker. 

Memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142; or St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard, IL 60148, appreciated.

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Thomas C. Wright

 

Thomas C. Wright, 77, of Amboy, Illinois, formerly of Lombard, died peacefully on Nov. 20, 2017, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m., at Grace Fellowship Church in Amboy.