SUNDAY, MARCH 9, SOUTHTOWNSTAR obituaries BELIC Anna Belic (nee Vukovich) age 92 late of the East Side. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Audrey (Thomas) Burrows and Barbara (late Guy) Delcorio. Devoted grandmother of Thomas (Diane) Burrows, Scott (Cindy) Burrows, Brian (Colleen) Delcorio, Laura (Gregory) Harrand and Lynn (Dave) Pezel. Cherished great grandmother of 13. Dearest sister of Mary (Stanley) Bourgeois, Helen (late Leonard) Belskis, Joseph (Josephine) Vukovich and late John (late Helen) Vukovich the late Michael Vukovich.
Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of St. Francis De and Annunciata Seniors Club, Annunciata Choir, Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post Mothers of WWII Unit and for-. mer Officer of Fair Elms Civic League. Visitation Saturday March 8, 2008 from 9 a.m.
to time of Prayers at 10:30 a.m., at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Chicago to Church of The Annunciata, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773- 731-2749 Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR. BIGGANE Meryl E.
Biggane, 80, of Muncie, IN passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL following a sudden illness. She was born April 28, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Francis and Meryl (Guy) Prentice. She married Arthur Biggane on October 8, 1949 in Chicago, He preceded her in death in 1992: She retired from bookkeeping and went to attend classes at Central Florida da Community College before an illness in 1993. She was a devoted Christian and prayer warrior and a member of College Avenue United Methodist Church in Muncie, IN. She was an avid reader and enjoyed attending musical concerts.
She is survived by four children, Meryl Mantione of Muncie, Arlene Mix (husband Harold) of Citra, FL, Marjorie Kats (husband John) of Worth, IL, and Arthur Biggane of Worth, IL; 12 grandchildren, Bethany Sage (husband Brian), Nicole Di Paula (husband Michael), Charles Mix (wife Rene), Christine Strosahl (husband Donnie), Barret Poppell, Jamie McClain (husband Brian), John Kats, Zac Kats, Rachel Kats, Amanda Biggane, A.J. Biggane, and Justin Slee; and five greatgrandchildren, Bailey Sage, Zackery Poppell, Austin Strosahl, Alex Strosahl, and Ashley Strosahl. A funeral service to celebrate Meryl's life will be 2pm Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at College Avenue United Methodist Church at 1968 W. Main Street in Muncie, IN with Pastor David Arnold officiating. Burial will be Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Ocala, FL at a later date with a private service at that time.
Friends may gather to share remember from 4 to 7pm Monday at Elm Ridge Funeral Home at 4600 W. Kilgore Ave. Muncie, IN and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be given in memory of Meryl to the religious organization or charity of the donor's choice. Send online condolences and view memorial video at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR Southland's Full Service Auto Guide SOUTHTOWNSTAR 708-633-6800 SouthtownStar.com BUSCH Catherine M.
Busch age 98 of Brighton Gardens Orland Park. Served as a Navy Wave in WWII. Loving sister of the late Charles Busch, Albert Busch, Ann Wilson, Frank Busch, Margaret Busch Ray Busch. Dear aunt of Kathleen (the late Merrill) Jurgens, Mark Wilson, Charles Busch, Richard Busch, Karen Busch, Terrence Busch, Ray Busch, Bob Busch, Donna Mae Busch, Tom Busch and the late James Wilson, Rita Mae Busch Burt Busch. Great aunt of many.
Memorial mass was held at 10:00 am on Saturday March 1, 2008 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Catherine was a Palos Hills Pioneer, graduated in 1931 and taught school for District 118 at the School on 119th Street in Park. Was president of the Teachers Union and Worth Township. at St.
Christina's Church the Apollo Park and in Marionette Park Senior Citizens. For more information please call Van Henkelum Funeral Home 708-448-3530 Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR. CANTELE See Gina L. Fattori notice COMISE Thomas R. "Tiny" Comise, age 70 of Richton Park passed away March 5, 2008.
Thomas is survived by his wife Madonna, nee Durkin, three sons Joseph (Sharene). Six grandchildren Thomas, Jacquelyn, Megan, Michael, Madonna and John Comise. He is also survived by two brothers Frank (Carol) and James (Sandy), one sister Grace Comise and a close friend Kris Smit. Visitation Sunday March 9th p.m. at the Smiths Funeral HomesSteger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd Steger, IL).
Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, Park Forest. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. Mr.
Comise was a retired Baker for the Nabisco Co. in Chicago. Information at 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR: EASTER HOLIDAY DEATH NOTICE DEADLINES SOUTHTOWNSTAR NEWSPAPER DEATH NOTICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY MARCH 23RD WE WILL REOPEN MONDAY MARCH 24TH DEATH NOTICE DEADLINE WILL BE SATURDAY MARCH 22ND AT 6PM FOR SUNDAY MARCH 23RD AND FOR MONDAY MARCH 24TH IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL JACKIE GARCIA 708-633-4932 Funeral Arrangements Your guide to funeral homes, cremation services, monuments, cemeteries, luncheons florists Our People Make The Difference Local People committed to the community Avoid confusion choose Hirsch Funeral Homes where you find: Living Room Comfort, Large, Elegant Chapels tailored to your needs and budget items of service without extra costs HIRSCH Funeral Homes Route Hwy. In Chicago Heights and Matteson Historic Crete location and facilities in Tinley-Mokena region 708-755-9014 www.hirschfuneralhomes.com H84417 Damar Funeral lome "Family Serving Family" Mark A. Kaminski Sr.
708.496.0200 Located next to Resurrection Bethania Cemeteries Family Owned damarkaminskifuneralhome.com H84319 DEATH NOTICES DOVE Beatrice A. Dove, 80, of Bryant, and formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away at 6:40 AM Thursday March 6, 2008 at her home. She was born July 5, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Orville and Doris (Munson) Hammond. She married Johnny Dove on Nov. 19, 1945 in Walker County, GA.
He died June 5, 1990. She was also preceded by 1 grandson, Andrew Joseph Dove, 1 great grandson, Peyton, 1 sister, Mary Jane Skelton, Aunt Laura Estabrook, Uncle Ralph and Aunt Isabel Munson. Surviving are 2 sons, John Richard (Karen) of Peotone, IL, James (Tina) Dove of Wellington, IL; 3 daughters, Kathleen (Rick) Mayberry of Bryant, IL; Holly Dove Zoladz) of Kelly Dove (Scott Greco) of Oak Lawn, IL; 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 brother, Lawrence Hammond of Chicago, IL. She was a graduate of Marshall High School in Chicago, Class of 1945. She retired from Marble in Chicago Ridge.
After retiring she was an Avon Representative. She attended First Baptist Church of Canton, and previously attended Weslyan Community Church of Lawn. She had also been a volunteer for Boys Girls Club of America in Oak Lawn. Her funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Monday March 10, 2008 at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 South Central Ave; Oak Lawn, IL. Reverend Steven Wright will officiate, Hill' and burial will be in Chapel Gardens South Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday March 9, 2008 from 3-9 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR. FATTORI Gina L. Fattori nee Cantele, age 86. Born in Lusiana, Pr.
Vicenza, Italy, she was a 78 year resident of Historic Pullman. Retired Arts Crafts Instructor for Chicago Park District. Wife of the late Joseph Fattori. Mother of Denise (Gilberto) Alcantar and Joseph Jr. (Lois) Fattori.
Beloved "Nona" of John, and Andrew (Julie) Csoke, Gina (Nick) Fowler, Tina (John) Steketee, and Joseph (Amy) Fattori. Loving "Bis Nona" of John and Carlie Csoke, Breanna, Gabriella and Josh Fowler, Jack and Henry Steketee. Grand "Bis Nona" of Gabriel Csoke, Sister of Anthony Cantele, and the late Lina (late Charles) Sola, Teresa (late Richard) Giordanelli, and Angelo (late Frances) Cantele. Sister in law of Mary and Lindy Michelon, aunt and friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros.
Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Biks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Sunday March 9, from 2 to 8 PM.
Viewing on Monday morning from 9:30 AM until time of funeral mass 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Church, Kensington. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 708-481- 9230.
Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR To advertise in this Funeral Guide, call (708) 633-4800 Restaurant and Pub 9240 S. Cicero Oak Lawn 499-2233 Memorial Luncheons up to 140 people. Please Call For Details. Richard A. Gilsdorf age 68, Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Mary Ann, nee Davis; loving father of Thia Rose (Michael) Kowalchick and Richard Jr.
(Gina). Cherished grandfather of Richard Ill; fond brother of Raymond, Reid (Lena), Mary Lou, Doris, Susan, Gail and the late Sonny. Brother in-law of Cece (Richard), Danny, Jerry (Eleanor), Bobby (Mary) a and Larry (Yukimi); dear son-in-law of Mafalda, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired Sgt. with Public Safety at Palos Community Hospital for 30 yrs.
Funeral service Tuesday 11 am at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. y. Visitation Sunday and Monday from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Info 708-636-1200 GILSDORF Manorial Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR GUROS Piotr Guros beloved husband of Cecylia nee Dlugajczyk. Loving father of Halina (Joseph) Lesnicki and the late Anna Salata. Dear grandfather of Bonnie, Agatha, Ronnie, Sabastian, Sonya and Izabela and great grandfathen.of Guros. Loving Funeral brothFriday, 9:15 am from the DamarKaminski Funeral Home Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue (2 mi.
West of 79th Harlem), Justice, IL to St. Fabian Church for 10:00 am mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Visitation Thursday or damarkaminskifuneralhome.com Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR HATTON Rochelle J. Hatton nee Mausure.
Former Director of Oak Lawn Senior Center for 29 years. Cherished mother of Bryan Hatton. Devoted daughter of Donalda nee Hyra the late Joseph Mausure. Loving sister of Jeanne Mausure the late Gerald Mausure. Funeral Monday 9 a.m.
from the Thompson Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th Oak Lawn to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church for mass at 10 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m.
708-425- 0500. Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR KAHLE Nancy J. Kahle, nee Dillon, beloved wife of William Loving mother grandmother of Bill, Rita, Tim, and Emma, Kevin, Kathie, Matthew and Amanda, Jim, Victoria, Erin and Christian, Brian and Jerry, Robert, Mary, Beth, Samantha, Andrea and Nicholas, Laura and James, Anthony and Alex. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from the Zimmerman and Sandeman Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W.
143rd St. to St. Michael's Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private.
visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. info: 708-460-7500. Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR KOOISTRA Dorothea P. Kooistra nee Renardo age 1 52. Beloved mother of Christopher, Scott and Jill Kooistra.
Loving sister of Thomas (Linda) Renardo, the late Joyce Renardo, Laura Doyle and Louise Renardo. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-8 pm. Evening Funeral Service 8 pm at the Andrew J. McGann and Son Funeral Home 10727 S.
Pulaski Rd. Interment Private. 773-783-7700 or 708-423- 5400 Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR KRAMER Joseph Kramer, loving father of Joey Kramer. Dearest step father of Judy, Rosie and Diane. Cherished brother of Ronald (Carol) Kramer.
Dear uncle of Michael Kramer. Former husband of Kathy Kramer. Visitation Monday 2:00 p.m. until time of service 8:00 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL.
60459. Interment Private. Funeral info: 708-636-2320 Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR KUCHAN Dorothy J.Kuchan, March 5. Loving mother of Dorothy (Patrick) Wilkison, Dolores (Dennis) Smith and Mary (Jim) Simonds. Fond grandmother of Patrick, Andrew, Kara and Emma Wilkison, Matthew, Margaret, Michael and Mary Smith, Jack, Kevin and Daniel Simonds.
Sister of Dolores (John) Rauser, William (the late Mary) Doody and the late Jean Bathgate, Marion Butler, Laura Veselka, Nancy Walsh and RoseMary Godbout. Aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at St. John Fisher Church. Interment private. (773)238-0075.
Sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com DONNELLAN FUNERAL HOME Since 1979 Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR MC CABE Thomas A. Mc Cabe a age 81. LongChicago Heights resident formerly of Joliet and Elmhurst. Retired from North American Van Lines after 50 years serving as Vice- President and late agency owner. Bradley University Graduate.
Navy Veteran of WWII. Husband for 15 years Joyce Morgan Michael Father of Kathleen (Matthew) Lind, Julie (Jeff) Sterr, Thomas Steven, and Paul Mc. Cabe. Grandfather of 18, great grandfather of 4. Brother of the late Ancilla (late Richard) Schmidt.
Beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt.30, 3 Biks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Sunday March 9, from 2 to 7 PM.
Funeral Monday 9:15 AM to St. Agnes Church, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 AM. Burial Pine Lake Cemetery, Laporte, IN. In lieu of flowers memorials to Glenwood School, 18700 S.
Halsted St, Glenwood, IL. 60425. For further information 708-481-9230 Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR. MCSHEFFERY Jean McSheffery nee Masterson. Beloved wife of the late James.
Loving mother of Andrew (Marilyn), Ronald (Barbara), Craig (Dorene), (David) Holley, James (MaryKay), Jeff (Michelle), Maribeth (Doug) Candre and Christine (David) McEldowney. Proud grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 1. Also survived by, a Sister Virginia Love. In lieu flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral Tuesday 9:00 am from the Hickey, Memorial Chapel 4201 147th St. Midlothian to St. Christopher Church for mass at 9:30 am. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2-9 pm.
708- 385-4478. Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR MIKALAUSKAS, Bernice R. Mikalauskas, nee Mitchell, 82 of Flossmoor, IL, formerly of Chicago Heights, died March 7, 2008 at St. James Hospice. Born May 25, 1925 in Chicago Heights, IL.
Loving wife of late George (2000); mother of Patricia Schneider, Barbara (Thomas) Okleshen and Debra (Charles Jacoby) Mikalauskas; grandmother of great-grandmother of sister of Jerome (Mary) Mitchell, Jeanette Garzelloni, Aldona Petrarca and late Ronald (Barbara) Mitchell. Bernice was a homemaker and member of Lithuanian Heritage Club. Visitation Wednesday, March 12 from 9 to 10:30 AM with 10:30 AM Funeral Service at Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Interment private at St.
Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Family requests prayers in lieu of flowers or donations. (708) 754-0016. Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR MUENCH Robert W. Muench age 87.
Resident of the Illinois Veteran's Home in Manteno, IL. formerly of Harvey, IL. Passed away on Wed. March 5, 2008 08 in Kankakee, IL. Visitation Sunday March 9, 2008 from 4-8 p.m.
at the Fred C. Hub Memorial Chapel at 13th Otto Chicago Heights, IL. Funeral time Monday March 10, 2008 at 11a.m. Service at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago Heights, IL.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elmwood, IL. Robert was born on September 15, 1920 in Chicago Heights, IL. was a retired Operating Engineer for Orr Construction Co. member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Chicago Heights American Legion Post He is a US Army Veteran of WW 2 Robert is survived by his wife Lillian M.
Muench (nee Holtz), daughter, Judith Lambert, Linda Kruse, Janet Jackubowski, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Memorials to the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer's Foundation would be appreciated. Mr. Muench will lie in Monday from 10 a.m.
til time of service at 11 a.m. at Church. Visit Guest www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR MUSSMAN. Ralph Mussman 81 of Grant Park died March 5th at St. James Hospital.
He was a member of Lions International Foundation and Past District Governor of the Lions Club. AlSO a member of the Farm Bureau. Survived by 3 sons: Graig (Rhonda)Keith Mussman and Kevin (Deborah) Mussman all of Grant park. 1 daughter Sandy (Richard) Norton of Homewood. Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Sisters; Lola Peters and Carolyn (Warren) Heuck. A step sister Bev (Scott) Silleman and a step brother Paul (Shirley) Loverin. Preceded in death by his wife Lorna, parents and step mother. Visitation will be Fri. 44 8 Hack Funeral Home- Beecher where funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m.
Burial St. Paul's Cemetery Grant Park Visit Guest Book at: www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR RAFFIN Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt 30, 3 Southland's Full biks E. of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday, March 9 from 2 PM to 8 PM. Relatives and friends Service Auto Guide.
will meet on Monday, March 10 at ST. Thomas More Church, Munster, IN for funeral mass at 12 noon. Interment Assumption Cemetery, SOUTHTOWNSTAR Visit Glenwood. Guest Book at: 708-481-9230. www.SouthtownStar.com SOUTHTOWNSTAR DEATH NOTICES CONTINUE ON A13 click southtownstar.com on our neighborhoodstar.com pages HOME DELIVERY 708.633.69001 Adeline Mary Raffin nee Rigoni age 82.
Wife of the late Ronald R. Raffin. Mother of Louis (Jeanne) Raffin, Liah Rae (Patrick) Griffin and Roxane (Kevin) Chan. Grandmother of Roland (Natalie), Robert, Raymond (Carrie) and Rae Raffin, James (Kerry) Griffin, Rachael (Jason) Ganser, Patrick and Jacob Weibel, Gina and Paul Chan. Great-grandmother of Nine.
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