U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Arthur A. `Art' Jarris of Naperville
A memorial service for Arthur A. `Art' Jarris, 69, formerly of St. Charles, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Community United Methodist Church, 20 N. Center St., Naperville. Rev. Nathan Bartel will officiate.
Born Nov. 15, 1929, in Chicago, Mr. Jarris died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
A 14-year resident of Naperville, he is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Ginger A. (nee Parker) Jarris of Naperville; children, Jeffrey (Mary Lynch) Jarris of Parker, Colo., Janine (Dan) Lowery of Sacramento, Calif. and John Jarris of San Francisco, Calif.; grandchildren, Samuel and Keegan Jarris of Parker; nephews, Paul (Laura) Svehla of Glen Ellyn and Philip Svehla of Elmwood Park; and niece, Andrea Svehla of Elmwood Park.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Blanche Svehla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Jarris' name may be made to American Cancer Society, 999 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 or American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604.
Arrangements were made by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville.
For information, (630) 355-0213.
Seymour J. `Cy' Johnson of Arlington Heights
Services for Seymour J. `Cy' Johnson, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights.
Born April 5, 1920, in Waseca, Minn., he died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
Mr. Johnson had been employed as a lubrication engineer with Union Oil/ Unocal for more than 30 years prior to his retirement in 1986. A veteran, he had served as a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey L. Johnson of Oak Creek, Wis.; sister, Dorothy Gleason; and nephews, Steve Gleason and Mark Clapper.
He was preceded indeath by his wife, Patricia Johnson; and daughter, Deborah Stoll.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Red Cross, Hurricane Mitch Relief, 544 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.
For information, (847) 253-0168.
Frank C. Kellerman formerly of Des Plaines
Funeral services for Frank C. Kellerman, 84, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect.
Born May 6, 1914, in Chicago,he passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at ManorCare in Rolling Meadows.
Frank was a wonderful craftsman in woodworking and automobile metal work. Before retiring, he was a much accomplished `metal man' for Bowman Dairy and Polk Brothers.
He leaves his sons, Donald (Marilyn) and Richard (Maureen); grandchildren, Mike (Nancy), Jacqui (Chip), Laura and Rick; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Josephine (Jim) Blecha.
Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife, Johanna; brothers, Mike, John and Sam; and sisters, Mary and Theresa.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maryville Academy in Des Plaines.
For information, (847) 394-2336.
Maryellen B. Konczyk of Prospect Heights
Prayers for Maryellen B. Konczyk (nee Niebuhr), 68, will be said at 9:15 a.m. Monday, at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mount Prospect. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights.
Born Dec. 22, 1930, in Chicago, she died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare. Entombment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
A homemaker, she was the wife of the late B. James Konczyk; mother of James (Cathy), Joseph (Jennifer), Mary Ann (Rick)Fryer, Gayle (Gene) Jorgensen, Susan, Mary Jo (Sam) Haylock, Luann (Thomas) Russell, Kari and Elizabeth (Scott) Wold; grandmother of Damian, Nicole, Jim, Julie, Jordan, Kristina, Maryellen, Ada, Kaitlyn, Rebecca and Thomas J.; and great-grandmother of Larz, Zachary and Darcy.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart Association or American Cancer Society, are appreciated.
Forinformation, (847) 394-2336.
Mae L. Landorf of Naperville
Visitation for Mae L. Landorf (nee Murr), 85, will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A private family graveside servicewill be held Monday morning, at Naperville Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Babler will officiate.
Born April 13, 1913, in Plainfield, she died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at Edward Hospital, Naperville, after a long illness.
A longtime resident of Naperville, Mrs. Landorf had been born on her family's farm near the intersection of Boughton and Washington Streets, presently in Bolingbrook but at that time part of Plainfield. She attended Naper Elementary School and Naperville High School.
Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Landorf was also a member of Community United Methodist Churchand the Naperville Women of the Moose Chapter 706.
Survivors include her children, Donald R. (Bari) Landorf of Naperville and Marilyn Landorf of Naperville; grandchildren, Mark (Stephanie) Landorf of Naperville, Craig (Heather) Landorf of Naperville and Cindy (Todd) Wyllie of Castle Rock, Colo.; brother, John (Audrey) Murr of Naperville; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Landorf, whom she married May 14, 1938, and who preceded her in 1996; parents, John C. and Elsie (nee Froelich) Murr; sisters, Erna Alice Murr and Fern Mitchell; and brother, William H. Murr.
Memorials may be made to the Edward Hospital Foundation Oncology Unit, PO Box 3060, Naperville, IL 60566-9968.
For information, (630) 355-0213.
Candace J. `Candy' Lazenby of Barrington and Lake Zurich
Services for Candace J. `Candy' Lazenby, 54,a 25-year resident of the Lake Zurich and Barrington area, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, at Stirlen-Pieper & Davenport Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (LakeCook Road), Barrington. The Rev. Paul Kopka will officiate.
Born Dec. 19, 1944, in Belding, Mich., she passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at her home in Barrington. Burial will be private.
Ms. Lazenby worked in the real estate industry for 15 years and was the manager of Stark Realty in Barrington. In 1998, she was president of the Barrington Board of Realtors. She enjoyed her work, golf, and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Marnie Lazenby of Barrington; son, Wedge (Merri Skrine) Lazenby of Des Plaines; brother, Tim (Michele) Brodene of Clarence, N. Y.; sisters, Jackie (James) Edlin of Belding, Mich. and Jill Steward of Woodridge; aunts, Kathryn Bramblett of Knoxville, Tenn., Margaret Moore of Cadillac, Mich., Vera Waeghe of Gladstone, Mich., and Blondie Waeghe of Escanaba, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Melba Brodene; and her brother-in-law, Duane Steward.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 625 North Court, Suite 280, Palatine, IL 60067-8162.
For information, (847) 381-3411.
Julia M. Mauch (nee Sykora), 95, of Wheaton, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Arrangements were made by Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, Wheaton, (630) 668-0016.
Anita J. McBrearty of Grayslake
A funeral Mass for Anita J. McBrearty (nee Falk), 75, was held at St. Gilbert's Catholic Church in Grayslake. Father Beaven officiated.
Born in Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. McBrearty passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999. Interment in Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Florida.
A member of St. Gilbert's Church,she is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jack L. McBrearty; daughter and sonin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Eddy III of Grayslake; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Michael J. McBrearty of Apple Spring, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael J. McBrearty.
Arrangements were made by Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Ltd., Grayslake.
For information, (847) 223-8122.
Hugh E. Muncy of Des Plaines
Memorial services for Hugh E. Muncy, 81, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Oehler Funeral Home chapel, 555 Lee St., Des Plaines.
Born June 19, 1917, in Royalton, Minn., he died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines. Burial will be private.
He was a 50-year resident of Des Plaines and a lifetime member of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Muncy had worked for 40 years at the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and held the position of president for his last 16 years.
After retiring in 1986, he continued to work as a consultant for the State of Illinois Department of Education.
Survivors include his wife, Mary W. Muncy (nee Wurster); daughters, Martha (James) Hoffmann of Des Plaines, Susan (Richard) Howe of Naperville and Margaret (Michael) Bjornson of Carol Stream; grandchildren, David (Debra) Hoffmann of Wheeling, Richard Hoffmann of Des Plaines, Sarah Howe of Naperville, Jessica Howe of Naperville and Justin Bjornson of Carol Stream; great-grandson, Jade Hoffmann; brother, Vern (Florence) Muncy of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald (Nancy) Muncy of California.
Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
For information, (847) 824-5155.
Helen Juliette Nelson of The Wealshire in Lincolnshire
Services for Helen Juliette Nelson (nee Heck), 77, formerly of Island Lake and Skokie, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda.
Born June 8, 1921, in Chicago, she died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at The Wealshire. Burial will be private.
Survivors include her children, Karen (Gary) Gustafson of Wauconda; grandchildren, David (dear friend Karla) and Steven (dear friend Lyndsay); and sisters, June Frank of Bensenville, Lorraine (Piers) Higby of Bellwood and Gloria (Gordon) Coursen of Galena.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph P. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to The Wealshire Resource Center, c/o Carly Hellen, 150 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, the Salvation
Army or Messiah Lutheran Church, 25225 W. Ivanhoe Rd., Wauconda, IL 60084.
For information, (847) 526-2115.
John A. Petraitis of Arlington Heights
Services for John A. Petraitis, 67, will begin with prayers at10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south ofPalatine Road), Arlington Heights, and continue with Mass at 11 a.m., at St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
Born July 10, 1931, in Chicago, he died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood. Interment will be in All Saint's Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Formerly of Richmond, Va., Mr. Petraitis had retired in 1993 from Reynold's Metals Company where he had served as director of employee assistance. He was a member of the Association of Labor Management Consultants on Alcoholism and the Virginia Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors.
He was the loving husband of Dorothy K. Petraitis (nee Kaczmarek), whom he married Aug. 29, 1953, in Chicago; dearest father of Linda (George) Aponte of Dallas, Texas, Thomas Petraitis of Chicago, John M. (Claudia Lampman) Petraitis of Anchorage, Alaska, and Carol L. Petraitis of Denver, Colo.; fond father-in-law of Summer Smith; dear grandfather of Leo and Matthew Aponte and Oliver Petraitis; loved brother of Benedict (Bobbie) Petraitis of Grapeview, Wash., and Helen F.
Petraitis of Arlington Heights; and dear brother-in-law of Betty (the late Edward) Petraitis of Tucson, Ariz.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Loyola Heart Transplant Program, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Building 110, Room 6217, Maywood, IL 60153, c/o the Indigent Patient Care Fund.
For information, (847) 253-0168.
