U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Mary W. Packingham of West Chicago
A memorial service for Mary W. Packingham, 77, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at First United Methodist Church, 204 Church St., West Chicago.
Mrs. Packingham died Friday, June 11, 1999, at Central DuPage Hospital. Interment will be private.
A 75-year resident of West Chicago, she was an active member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sister, Myrtle (late Edmund) Juzwiak and brother, Russell (Helen) Cotie, both of West Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the church's building fund, are appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Williams-Woodward Funeral Home, Wheaton.
Hazel M. Parr of Hawthorn Woods
Services for Hazel M. Parr, 72, will begin with prayers at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Francis de Sales Church, 11 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.
Born Oct. 19, 1926, in Pascagoula, Miss., she died Saturday, June 12, 1999, in Cuba Township. Burial will be in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.
Mrs. Parr was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church where she participated in the choir, the Ministry of Care and the Keenagers. She was a former member of the Hawthorn Woods Women's Club and a current member of the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary.
She was the beloved wife for 52 years of Robert J. Parr; loving mother of Dennis L. Parr of Florida, Suzanne (Terry) Wodek of Connecticut, Robert T. Parr of Ingleside, Mary (Bruce) Albert of Lindenhurst, Debra (Richard) Melrose of California and Christina Parr of Round Lake Beach; and cherished grandmother of Tanya, Thomas, Shane, Jason, Brian, Kimberly, Charlotte and Adam.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis St., S-420, Evanston, IL 60201.
Clara Anne Rokosh (nee Daniel), 70, of Lincolnshire, died Saturday, June 12, 1999. Arrangements were made by Kolssak Funeral Home, Wheeling, (847) 537-6600.
Gwendolyn J. Shirk of Bartlett
Funeral services for Gwendolyn J. Shirk, 66, will be held at 10 a.m. today at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Ind. The Rev. Dominic V. Bertino will officiate.
She passed away Thursday, June 10, 1999. Burial will be in Calumet Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Shirk had been a resident of Hobart for 32 years before moving to Bartlett. A retired registered nurse, she had earned her degree from Grant Hospital in Chicago with the Class of 1954. She will be remembered as a loving, devoted mother.
Surviving are her mother, Laura Carpenter of Momence; son, Joe (Lisa) Shirk Jr. of Bartlett; daughters, Gail (Bob) Kuchta of Hobart, Sandy (Phil) Manning of Hobart and Laurie (David) Lewis of Portage, Ind.; grandchildren, Jannette Kuchta, Kelly (Donny) Somers and Bobby Kuchta, all of Hobart, and Nikki Shirk `Granny's Girl' of Bartlett; great-grandson, Tony Shirk Somers of Hobart; sisters, Roberta (Ken) Meyer of Antioch and Mary (Chester) Warren of Kimberling City, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Marlene Foale of Texas and Betty (Wayne) Hoffman of Vernon Hills; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Shirk Sr.; sons, Tony and Nick Shirk; and father, Robert Carpenter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to HIEDC are preferred.
Norbert E. Skehan
Prayers for Norbert E. Skehan will be said at 9 a.m. Tuesday, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.), Roselle. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Walter Church. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
He was the loving father of Beth (Mark) Koch, RobinGiovenco and Toni (Chris) Harris; loving son of the late Edward and Grace Skehan; dear brother of Laurelle (Chris)Bohn; and fond grandfather of Jeffrey, Samantha, James and Nicholas.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral chapel.
For information, (630) 889-1700
Helen Louise Starzyk of Schaumburg
Funeral services for Helen Louise Starzyk (nee Irvin), 85, will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, continuing with chapel services at 10 a.m., at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Road), Roselle. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Mrs. Starzyk had been employed for 23 years with the Johnson & Johnson Company.
She was the beloved wife for 46years of Walter Starzyk; devoted mother of Jacquelyn Stepanek (nee Surovic); fond grandmother of Paula (Thomas) Miroballi and Karin (Joseph) Block; great-grandmother of Alyssa and Hillary Block; dear sister of Mitzie (Al) Anderschot and David (Lorie) Irvin; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral chapel.
Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes. Foundation, 6 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60602.
Lindsey M. Stiling of Naperville
Funeral services for Lindsey M. Stiling, 15, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Evangelical Free Church of Naperville, 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville.
Born Jan 24, 1984, in St. Charles, she died Saturday morning, June 12, 1999, at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge.
Interment will be in Naperville Cemetery.
Lindsey had attended the Parent-Infant Program at Little Friends School and several elementary schools, including Beebe School and Madison Junior High School. She enjoyed music, movies, books and bowling throughthe WDSRA program.
Surviving are her parents, Paul A. and Lisa A. (nee Jackson) Stiling of Naperville; sister, Erin Stiling of Naperville; brother, Drew Stiling of Naperville; paternal grandmother, Nell Wilson Stiling of Tiverton, R. I.; maternal grandmother, Myrtle Jackson of Lebanon, Ind.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Rod Stiling, and maternal grandfather, Paul Jackson.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Little Friends Parent-Infant Program, 140 N. Wright St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Eleanor C. Turek of Grayslake
A funeral Blessing for Eleanor C. Turek, 62, will be held at noon today, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd., 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake.
Born July 17, 1936, in Chicago, she passed away Thursday, June 10, 1999, at home. Interment will be in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake.
A resident of the Grayslake area since 1959, she leaves her loving husband, Raymond, whom she wed on Nov. 14, 1959, in Chicago; and daughter, Christine Turek of Ingleside.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lora (nee Drabkowski) Franks.
Friends of the family may visit from 9 a.m. until the time of the services today, at the funeral chapel.
George Webber of Carol Stream
Services for George Webber will begin with prayers at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Brust Funeral Home, 415 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Luke Church, Carol Stream.
Mr. Webber passed away Saturday, June 12, 1999, at his residence. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst.
He was the loving father of Carole Webber of Lombard; dear brother of Marge Webber of Carol Stream; and cherished friend of Christina and Michael Uselding and Roberta Smith.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Faye Webber (nee Brakman); and brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Catherine Webber.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Make-AWish Foundation.
For information, (630) 510-0044.
Robert F. Wegerer of Mount Prospect
A funeral Mass for Robert F. Wegerer, 75, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Cecilia Church, Golf Road (Route 58) at Meier Road, Mount Prospect.
Born June 11, 1924, in Chicago, he died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Mr. Wegerer was retired from the FDC Corporation. A veteran, he served in the
Army during World War II and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal and four overseas service bars.
He was vice president of the Mount Prospect Veterans Memorial Foundation and a member of VFW Post 1337. Mr. Wegerer was also an usher, lector and Eucharistic minister at St. Cecilia Church, and served as a Eucharistic minister at Northwest Community Hospital.
In addition, he originated the hockey program at St. Cecilia's and was active in Mount Prospect Little League and Midget Football.
He was the beloved husband for 47 years of Lyn Wegerer; devoted father of Mark Wegerer, Mary (Mark) Fava, Amy (Scott) Chauncey, Julie (Steve) Ainger and Vicki (Rob) Grom; proud grandfather of Kristen, Colleen, Kimberlee, Sam, Jake and Alec; cherished son of Gertrude Wegerer; and dear brother of Louis A. (Lorraine) Wegerer Jr. and Ruth (Ed) Fatz.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect, and from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the church.
For information, (847) 255-7800.
Steven D. Arazmus formerly of Addison
A memorial visitation for Steven D. Arazmus, of Chicago, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with a chapel service at 7:30 p.m., at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Road), Roselle.
Mr. Arazmus was a photographer and the owner of Photo Chicago. He was a craftsman of auto restoration and a great admirer of Chicago architecture.
He was the loving son of Donald and Joan Arazmus; dear brother of Ginny (Joseph) Meo, Brad Arazmus, Lisa (Steve) Tenut, and the late Larry Arazmus; and dear uncle of Christine and Joey.
Ancelma Baltazar of Elgin
Services for Ancelma Baltazar will be held at 10 a.m. today, at O'Connor & Homeier Funeral Home, 364 Divison, Elgin. Preachers Norm Webb and Ray Rodriguez will officiate.
Born July 26, 1930, in Mexico, she died Thursday, June 10, 1999, at Sherman Hospital. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
A member of El Mesias Metosdista, she is survived by her sons, Venancio (Nicacio) Salazar of Los Angeles, Calif., Juan (Irene) Salazar of Mexico, Gabriel (Silvia) Salazar of Spamburge, S. C. and Octavio (Macrina) of Mexico; daughters, Eli (Ray) Rodriguez of Elgin, Hortencia (Harry) Lorenzo of Elgin, Julia (Enrique) Jaimes of DeLeon, Fla., Toriba(Nicolas) Alejo of Elgin and Laura Salazar and Isidra Salazar of Mexico; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Silbestre (Imelda) Baltazar of Elgin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
