Posts Written onOctober 2016

Herman Gottschalk, age 76, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Addison; beloved husband of Sharon, nee Teske, loving father of Steven (Sheila) and Michael (Katrina) Gottschalk; proud grandfather of Shane, Savanna and Klaudia Gottschalk; dear brother of Russell Gottschalk and Alice (Donald) Sobeck.  Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and…

Annamae Fitzpatrick nee McGuire, resident of Lombard, beloved wife of the late James R.; cherished mother of Maryann (Kenneth) Brown, James (Therese), Kathryn (Larry) Elmore, Anthony (Michele), Kevin (Laura), Therese (Frank Mott), Jean (Michael) Waldron and Annemarie (Larry) Fitzpatrick; cherished grandmother of Kenny Brown, Megan (BJ) Reid and Michael Fitzpatrick,…

Paul Thomas Knott, age 64, currently of Wheaton and formerly of Elmhurst, cherished son of the late Helen, nee Edelen, and the late George Knott; loving brother of George (Joann), Kathleen (Curt) Van Hooven, Lawrence (Adrienne), James, Nancy (William) Blakely, the late Mary Helen (Richard) Peplinski and the late Michael…

Laura Ann Baker (nee Becker) age 45, of Elmhurst died in her home surrounded by her family after a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme since September of 2015; Laura is the beloved wife of Brett Baker, loving mother of Alex, Emily, and Meredith Baker; dearest daughter of Walt and Chris Becker;…

Richard W. Breitenstein, age 73, after a long illness; beloved husband, friend, partner and love of a lifetime to Laura Breitenstein; dear father of John (Darlene) Breitenstein, Shawn Stroman and Glenn Stroman; superb grandfather of Shawna and Richard Breitenstein and Jessica McClure; devoted great-grandfather of AJ, Brooke and Chase Breitenstein;…

Cynthia D. Moore, nee Henry, age 62, of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst; longtime Secretary at Jefferson Grade School; beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Tommy Moore, Shannon (Jeff) Battaglia and Sean (Morgan) Moore; proud grandmother of Tess and Leah Battaglia and Rylan Moore; dear sister of Michelle (Scott)…

John F. Gorman, 85, a fifty-one year resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Catherine Gorman, nee Sugrue, and his devoted aunts Lucy and Victoria Costello. A graduate of St. Catherine ’45, Fenwick ’49, and DePaul…

Wanda T. Pechous, nee Sztuczko, age 95, of Elmhurst, member of Visitation Parish, CCW member, rectory office volunteer, former employee of Boy Scouts of America, East Central Region; former student at St. Tarcissus Grade School, Holy Family Academy and Bryant & Stratton Business Institute, accomplished pianist and USO hostess during…

Rose Wilkozek, nee Kowalsky, age 89, of Sugar Grove, beloved sister of Ann (the late Charles) Gillispie, Nick (the late Anne) Kowalsky, Mary Bensfield, the late Tina (the late Gus) Pavlicek, John and Carl Kowalsky; loving aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service…

Marie C. Rude, nee Moreschini, age 93, resident of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, avid Bridge player, volunteer and supporter of the Leukemia Research Foundation, member Immaculate Conception Parish, beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of Gregory (Carole), Kenneth (Allison) and Diane Rude and Mary Lou (Brian) Ochalek; proud…

Dawn M. Cada, age 68, resident of Elmhurst, longtime nurse at Elmhurst Clinic’s Allergy Clinic; beloved wife of Larry, loving mother of Mary Jo (Aaron) Voegele and Michael, MD (Emily) Cada; proud grandmother of Mark and Rachel Voegele and Zachary, Dominic and Vincent Cada; dear sister of Glenn (Patricia) Jable;…

Peter A. Smith, age 80, resident of Villa Park, USAF Veteran, resident of Villa Park, native of Door County, WI, longtime employee of Johnson Controls Oak Brook Center; beloved husband of Wanda M., nee Ronske; loving father of Marlene Jehnke, Susan (Jeffrey) Sterling and Peter Smith; proud grandfather of Paige…

Denise Dugan Gallina, faithful follower of Christ, dedicated supporter of Feed My Starving Children; beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of Dugan, Haley, Randy and the late Alexandra; cherished daughter of Jack and Pat, nee Wixted, Dugan; treasured friend to many. The location for both the visitation and funeral mass…