U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Joan Marie Pfeiffer Clarendon Hills
Services for Joan Marie Pfeiffer, 68, will be held on Friday at 8 p.m., at Leonards Memorial Home Ltd., 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn.
Born Sept., 7, 1930, she died Monday July 12, 1999 in West Chicago. Burial will be private.
Mrs. Pfeiffer lived in Glen Ellyn since 1970, where she moved to Clarendon Hills residing there for three years. She was a homemaker and an avid golfer and bowler.
She is survived by her children, Judith A. `Keene' (Joseph) Marola of West Chicago and Mick (Anthony) LoGalbo of Atlanta, Ga; sisters, Mary (Leo) Webster of LaMesa, Calif., and Kathleen (Wayne) Burgess Of Dundee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Pfeiffer; daughter, Candy Hettelsater; and brothers, Jack and Terry Moore.
Visitation willbe Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Children memorial Foundation, 2300 Childrens Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60614, in her memory.
Rose Marie Piazzisi of Schaumburg
Prayers for Rose Marie Piazzisi (nee Simone), 60, will be said at 9:30 a.m. Friday, at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m., at St. Marcelline Church.
Born Aug. 11, 1938 in Chicago, she died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at St. Alexius Medical Center. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
She was the mother of Michael and Simone; dearest daughter of Josephine Simone; and sister of Joseph (Patricia) Simone and Carole (Edward) VasBinder.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
John R. Reynolds of Gurnee
Services for John R. Reynolds, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Marsh Funeral Home of Gurnee, 305 Cemetery
Rd., Gurnee. Pastor Robert Barnett will officiate.
Born Feb. 1, 1920, in Curran, Ill., he died Monday, July 12, 1999, at Condell Medical Center. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park.
A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and retired from Asplundh Tree Company. He was an avid lover of nature and a friend to the birds and squirrels.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille; daughters, Jan (John) Peters, Cindy (Terry) Kirby, Elaine (Mike) Schlung, Anita (Jon) Bennett, Lisa (Tom) Chamberlain and Kimberley (Frank) Carmichael; grandchildren, Theresa (Joe), Russell, Tracy, Joe (Jackie), Randy, Dan, Tim, Brianna, David, Michael, Ryan, Jennifer, Ashley and Sophia; great-granddaughter, Christina; brothers, Earl (Rose) Reynolds and Kip (Mary Lou) Reynolds; sisters, Oma Castleman, Edna Mae (Jerry) Jarrard and Edith (Ed) Smith; and manynieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Daisy Reynolds.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. until the time of the services Thursday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
For information, (847) 336-0127.
Norman C. Roegner Sr., 81, of Lombard, died Monday, July 12, 1999. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 629-0094.
Beverly M. Samec of Round Lake
A funeral Mass for Beverly M. Samec (nee Michaud), 69, will be held at11 a.m. Saturday, at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Fr. Joel Webb will officiate.
Born Dec. 27, 1929, in Chicago, she passed away Saturday, July 10, 1999, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Interment will be private.
Mrs. Samec had made her home in Round Lake since 1953. She retired in 1997 after working as a self-employed seamstress. She enjoyed working with ceramics and crafts. She was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church in Grayslake.
She leaves her son, Robert (Diane) Samec of Round Lake Beach; granddaughter, Kerri Ney of Round Lake Beach; stepmother, Juanita (Bill) North of Mountain Home, Ark.; dear friend, Dena; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert G. Samec, May 14, 1968.
Friends of the family may visit from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd., 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Beverly M. Samec Memorial Fund, c/o St. Andrew EpiscopalChurch, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake, IL 60030.
Albert J. Steier Sr. of Arlington Heights
Memorial services for Albert J. Steier Sr., 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Lutheran Home for the Aged, (St. John the Beloved Chapel), 800 W. Oakton St., ArlingtonHeights.
Born July 20, 1913, in Oak Park, he died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights.
Mr. Steier was a former buyer for Sears Roebuck and Company, where he had worked for 29 years. He wasalso the owner of Steier's Cycle Shop, Inc. in Lombard for 15 years.
He was the husband of Helen B. Steier (nee Hutter); father of Susan (Ian) Steier-Macniven and Albert J. (Kathleen) Steier Jr.; grandfather of Brent (Deborah) and Eric Steier; great-grandfather of Eric Steier; and brother of Kathryn (the late Charles) Landry, Gretchen (the late Dr.
George) Kotalik, Trudy (Robert) Dietsch and the late Carl Steier.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows.
Thomas R. Sullivan of Arlington Heights
Prayers for Thomas R. Sullivan, 83, formerly of Chicago, will be said at 9:30 a.m. Friday, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 841 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights.
Born Jan. 18, 1916, in Chicago, he died Monday, July 12, 1999, at home. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.
He was the husband of Marion (nee Folan); father of Maureen (Chuck) Boland of Naperville, Thomas (Kathy) of Des Plaines, Peggy Sullivan of Northlake, Patrick (Patricia) of Elk Grove Village and Kathy (Rick) Glenn of Hoffman Estates; brother of James Sullivan of Palatine, Margaret Jean Zacharski of Chicago and the late Edward (Mary) Sullivan; grandfather of Laura (Dave) Genovese, Heather Boland, Charles Boland, Erin Boland, Brandon Sullivan, Brian Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, Steven Sullivan, Shannon Sullivan, Ricky Glenn and Katie Glenn; and great-grandfather of Sarah Genovese and Tommy Genovese.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL 60010 or Masses are appreciated.
Matthew Joseph Valenta of Naperville
Services for Matthew Joseph Valenta, 22, will begin at 9:15 a.m. Friday, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, and continue with a Mass of ChristianBurial at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville.
Born Sept. 22, 1976, in Hinsdale, he died Sunday, June 11, 1999, at his home in Seattle, Wash. Interment will be in St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield.
Mr. Valenta grew up in Naperville and attended Wheatland Grade School and Gregory Middle School. He graduated from Benet Academy where he was co-valedictorian. He also graduated from the University in Chicago with a degree in physics. He was currently at the University of Washington at Seattle pursuing a graduate degree in neuroscience.
A member of St. Raphael Church in Naperville, he served as a peer minister with the youth ministry program.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph F. and Carol A. (nee Bero) Valenta of Naperville; paternal grandmother, Josephine Valenta ofStaunton, Ill.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Valenta's name may be made to Hesed House, 659 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506.
Dorothy J. Walker (nee Johnson), 80, of Glen Ellyn, died Monday, July 12, 1999. Arrangements were made by LeonardsMemorial Chapel, Glen Ellyn (630) 469-0032.
Arthur A. Woodall of Elgin
Funeral services for Arthur A. Woodall, 71, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elgin. Rev. Steve Kottke will be officiating.
Born Sept., 11, 1927, in Rockwood, Tenn., to Harvey and Florence Bryant Woodall, he died Monday July 12, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin.
He was a resident of Elgin for the past 60 years. He had been employed as an engineer with Chicago Eastern, the Brody Company and Turner Brass before retiring. Mr. Woodall was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elgin, and was also a member of the Elks Lodge #737 of Elgin.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline Petschow Woodall; son, John Woodall of Burlington; granddaughters, Melissa and Corrine; and sister, Anna (Arnold) Ross of Elgin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James E. in 1985; sister, Ethel Hansen; and three brothers, Earl, Robert and Harvey Woodall Jr.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., today, at the Laird Funeral Home., 310 S. State St., Elgin and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at the church.
Marie A. Venuso of Chicago
Prayers for Marie A. Venuso (nee Manietta) will be said at 8:30 a.m. Friday, at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. at St. William Church. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
She was the beloved wife for more than 69 years of of Louis R.; devoted mother of Lucille Camerano, Donna Vittorio, and Camile and Louis F. Venuso; fond grandmother of eight; loving great-grandmother of five; and dear sister of nine.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral chapel.
For information, (773) 889-1700.
Gregory T. Athas of Rolling Meadows
A memorial service for Gregory T. Athas, 84, formerly of Chicago, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. The Rev. Robert Giese, pastor, will officiate.
Born May 30, 1915, in Chicago, he died Saturday, July 10, 1999, at home. Interment will be private.
He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Athas (nee Godfrey); loving father of Gregory R. (Rita) Athas of Bartlett; cherished grandfather of Gregory J. (Heidi) Athas of Boston, Mass. and Heather (Thomas) Hillman; great-grandfather of Noah Gregory; dear brother of George Athas of Cicero; and fond uncle and great-uncle of many.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
For information, (847) 398-7122.
Caroline T. Barnoski (nee Dziuba), 86, of Bloomingdale, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999. Arrangements were made by Cypress Funeral Home, Glendale Heights, (630) 653-7666.
Edwin Beebe formerly of St. Charles
Services for Edwin Beebe, 67, of Naples, Fla., also formerly of Clewiston, Fla., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles. Dr. Alfred Patten will officiate.
Born April 14, 1932, in St. Charles, the son of Alonzo J. and Florence Beebe, he died Monday, July 12, 1999, at Naples Community Hospital in Naples. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Charles.
Mr. Beebe was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and past exalted ruler of the Elks Club.
Survivors includehis wife, Jean Polly Beebe; son, Edwin S. Beebe of St. Charles; daughters, Jan (Jim) Norris of Naples and Linda (Scott) Duggins of Clewiston; brothers, Harry and Harold Beebe; sister, Dorothy Janunas; grandchildren, Tabatha, Eric, Sara, Alissa, John Jr., Laura, Linda, Richard, Barbi and Courtney; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, LeGrand, Arthur and Alonzo `Lonnie' Beebe.
Visitation will be from5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 600 S. Federal, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60605 or the charity of the donor's choice.
