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AnnouncementsEmployment OpportunityU.S Census Bureau - 2010 Job OpportunitiesThe US Census Bureau is recruiting for temporary part-time census jobs for the 2010 Census. There will be eight days of application and testing sessions held at Local 501 during the month of February 2010. Click here for more information.
ObituariesJames R. Covey September 17, 1943 - February 6, 2010 James
Robert Covey, 66, formerly of Jacksonville and Lombard, died at his home in Las
Vegas, on Feb. 6, 2010. As published in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on February 16, 2010
Raymond J. Wogulis January 10, 1915 - January 24, 2010 Raymond
Joseph Wogulis, age 95 of Norwalk, CT died on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at
Norwalk Hospital. Born in St. Charles, ILL, he was the son of the late Stanley
and Marian (Bergelis) Wogulis, and beloved husband of the late Margaret Wogulis.
Living in Wayne, PA until moving to CT in 2000, he had retired as a pipefitter
and welder. A wonderful father who was as determined and hardworking as he was
loving and dependable, Raymond also found time to enjoy the simple things like
fishing. Published in the Norwalk Hour on January 26, 2010
Carl E. Ray Sr. January 13, 1950 - February 7, 2010 Carl E. Ray Sr. of As
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on February 9, 2010
Robert P. Batten Sr. April 27, 1925 - February 5, 2010 Robert P. Batten Sr. went home to the Lord on
Friday, February 5th, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 plus
years, Dorothy Lindquist Batten; his parents, John W. and Anna C. Batten; a
grandchild Kristie Van Keulen; a great-grandchild, Alissa Harasti. He is
survived by his children, Nancy Batten Jaszkowski (Roger), Sue Batten McMillan,
Patti Batten Van Keueln (Mark), Bob Batten Jr. (Laura); grandchildren Carrie
Dickson Hoppe, Jeffrey Dickson, Beau Harasti (Robyn), Lyndsay Batten, Rob Batten
the III; great-grandchildren Regan Hoppe, Kassidy Hoppe, Natalee Hoppe; sisters,
Sister Thomas Batten O.S.U., Rosemary Wilkin, Barbara Ensalaco and brother Ray
Batten as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob Batten was born and raised in
Downers Grove, graduated from As published in the South DuPage Reporter/Progress on 2/8/2010.
Robert O. Link Jan. 31, 1949 - Jan. 13, 2010 Robert O. Link, lifelong resident of Winfield. The Memorial visitation for Robert O. Link, 60, will be from 12 noon until the time of service at 3 p.m. Saturday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. Interment is private. Born Jan. 31, 1949, in Chicago, he passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was diagnosed with ALS in February 2009 and fought a courageous battle. He is survived by his wife, Beth (nee Uttich), of 31 years; his children, Kelsey, Ashley, Tyler and Whitney; a brother, Randy (Nancy) Link; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077 or CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188. For funeral information, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com. As published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on January 14, 2010
Michael P. Was August 30, 1921 - December 8, 2009 Michael P. Was, 88, of Downers Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Michael was a 56-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 501. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at Adams-Winterfield Funeral Home in Downers Grove. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Steve J. Stanoy September 1, 1930 - November 15, 2009 Steve J. Stanoy 1930 2009 Steve J. Stanoy, 79, of North Aurora, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 at his home. He was born September 1, 1930 in Mishawaka, IN, under the Golden Dome. Steve was a 1947 graduate of Marmion Academy. He was employed by Johnson Controls for 31 years, and belonged to the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #501. Steve was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He played and managed Tiger Club Baseball, coached for Richard Wilcox Little League and coached CYO Basketball for Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. An avid sports fan, Steve's loves included the Cubs, Notre Dame, the Bears, garage sales and emailing his many friends. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Helen (Maier) Stanoy of North Aurora; his daughter, Linda (Gary) McClure of Westchester; his son, Steve Stanoy III of Aurora; three grandchildren, Matthew McClure and Alyse and Lindsay Stanoy; two sisters, Margaret (Ray) Feltes of North Aurora and Betty Hegland of Sandwich; three nieces; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Margaret (David) Stanoy; his sister, Irene Johnson; and by two brothers-in-law, Emerson Johnson and Ellewyn Hegland. Steve's family wishes to extend special thank you's to ICU and the nurses and technicians on the 3rd floor at Provena Mercy Center, Dr. Andrea Silver, and to Vitas Hospice Health Care for all the loving care they provided. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a memorial mass at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 801 West Oak Street, North Aurora, IL. Fr. Bernard Schaefer, O.S.B. will officiate. Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by The Daleiden Mortuary, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora. 630-631-5500 or visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.prostatecancerfoundation.org, www.vitascharityfund.org or to Provena Mercy Center. As published in the Beacon News, November 19, 2009 Thomas W. Luther August 6, 1913 - October 31, 2009
As published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on
11/2/2009 William David Watson April 4, 1921 - October 4, 2009 BATAVIA
- William David Watson, 88, of As published in the
Gerald E. Petersen "Jerry" April 1, 1938 - July 12, 2009 
Gerald E. Petersen "Jerry" 1938 - 2009 Gerald E. "Jerry"
Petersen, 71, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his home. He was
born April 1, 1938 in Chicago, IL. To Edwin and Isabella Petersen. Jerry was a
proud veteran of the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1964 and was stationed in Korea
for 13 months. He was a member of the American Legion and the Navy League.
Jerry graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1956 and Washburne Trade
School. He was a journeyman electrician for IBEW Local 134 out of Chicago for
many years. Jerry retired from the City of Aurora after 16 years as an
Electrical Inspector and Code Compliance Officer. He took up sailing in 1998
and spent many peaceful weekends on his sailboat "Second Wind" on
Lake Michigan. Jerry's family was the joy of his life, he was a loving
husband, a proud father and a devoted grandfather, and he will be missed by
all who loved him. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Lou Schnur);
three children, Michael (Antonette) Petersen, Christine Petersen, Debra
Conley; 11 grandchildren, Timothy, Breanna, Ryan, Victoria, Allison, Lauren,
Madison, Rebecca, Jesse, Alyssa and Luke; a great-grandson, Timothy; a
brother, Edwin "Mickey" (Jewel) Petersen; a sister, Karen (Terry)
Owens; two aunts and an uncle; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William Petersen. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM from THE DALEIDEN
MORTUARY to Holy Angels Church at 12:30 PM; Fr. Marianna Ery will officiate
with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July
15, 2009 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake
Street, Aurora, IL. 630-631-5500 or visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com.
As published in the Aurora Beacon News on July 14, 2009
G. Lee Stanclift (September 22, 1920 - June 19, 2009) G. Lee Stanclift, age 88, of
Kenneth B. Brogie (June 19, 1930 - May 20, 2009) Kenneth B. Brogie, 78, of As published in the Naperville Sun on May 21, 2009
William Brotcke (August 12, 1926 - April 6, 2009)
VERNON D. KRAUSE (December 23, 1944 - February 13, 2009)
As Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 2/16/2009
STANLEY M. MAEZES (March 1, 1958 - February 6, 2009) Stanley Michael Maezes, age 50, of Plainfield, at peace February 6, 2009. Born March 1, 1958 in Chicago to Alex and Stella Maezes. Stanley is survived by his daughters, Katie Maezes and Sandra (Christopher) Powell, and their mother, Patricia; his cherished granddaughter, Lilliana Nicole Powell; his siblings, Stephen Maezes, Michael Maezes, Debrah Dybla, Roseanne French, Gloria Raschka, Alex Maezes and Linda Gajeski; his fiance, Barbara and many nieces and nephews. He was a Fourth Degree Member of Knights of Columbus, Good Shepherd Council #5573 and loved riding his Harley Davidson. Stan was everyone's best friend, an obsessive grandpa "Papa" and a great father who will be deeply missed. Visitation will be Monday, February 9, 3-8 p.m. at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home, corner of Rts 30 & 59, Plainfield. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 10, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Rte 59, Plainfield. Interment Mount Auburn Memorial Park, Stickney. For info: 815-436-9221. Published in the Chicago Tribune on 2/8/2009.
WALTER ALEXANDER FULTON
Walter A. Fulton, 49 years old of Bartlett, IL passed away unexpectedly
Monday, January 26, 2009 at Edwards Hospital, Naperville, IL. He was born June
2, 1959 in Kennewick, WA the son of the late Homer and Lois (Danner) Fulton.
He lived in Streamwood before moving to Bartlett in 1988. He worked as a HVAC
service technician for KCW in Glen Ellyn for the past 15 years and was a
member of the Pipefitters Union Local 501 of Aurora. He enjoyed boating,
riding his Harley motorcycle, and was a hard worker. Survivors include his
daughter, Hope Fulton of Bartlett, his brother, Bobby (Nancy) Stockham of
Antioch; his sister, Faith Schroeder of DeForest, WI; his step-father, Herbert
Nelson of DeForest, WI ; his faithful dog, Mate and many nieces, nephews, and
friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Marilyn Sue Gorsuch.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2009 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte 83). Interment will be private. As published on the Strang Funeral Home Website www.strangfh.com
JOSEPH P. TEDEI The obituary is unavailable at this time. Brother Tedei's family has provided the following funeral arrangement information: Memorial Service: Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., Sojourn Church, 4041 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, TX.
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Thomas
W. Luther of St. Charles A funeral service for Thomas W. Luther, 96, a former
longtime resident of Wheaton, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at St.
Mark's Lutheran Church, 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. Interment will follow in
Union Cemetery in St. Charles. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2, at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. Born Aug. 6,
1913, in Cicero, he died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Delnor Community Hospital
in Geneva. Tom worked for many years as a plumber in the area. He was recognized
as the oldest and also the longest member of Local #501. He was a longtime
member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton. He is survived by his daughter,
Ellen (Edward) Getz of Huntington Beach, Calif.; his son, Kenneth (Marcia)
Luther of Anthem, Ariz.; grandchildren, Scott, Wendi, Bryan, Aaron, Craig,
Heather and Brad; great-grandchildren, Colin, Jhet, Evan, Alanna and Hayden; and
his son-in-law, Jerry VanHoose. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65
years; Myrtle; and his daughter, Lori VanHoose. Memorial gifts may be directed
to Delnor Glen Retirement, 975 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. Family and
friends may sign a guest book at 
William
"Red" Brotcke, 82, of Sycamore, Ill., died Monday, April 6, 2009, at
home, surrounded by his loving family.
Vernon
D. Krause A celebration of life service for Vernon D. Krause, 64, of Danville,
Ill., will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Sunset Funeral Home and
Cremation Center in Danville, with Pastor Earl Eells officiating. Burial with
full military honors will be held at Danville National Cemetery following the
service. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the funeral
home. Born Dec. 23, 1944, in Elmhurst, the son of Michael and Lorene (nee Meyer)
Krause, he passed away at 2:14 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Memorial Medical
Center in Springfield, Ill., He married Theresa Comrie on Sept. 27, 1980, in
Huntley. She survives. Vernon is also survived by three sons, Eric S. Krause of
Woodstock, Brandon J. (Leslie) Krause of Danville and Brodie W. (Carrie) Krause
of Rossville, Ill.; two daughters, Mary Beth Krause of Cape Coral, Fla. and
Rebekah N. York of Danville; one brother, William (Karen) Krause of Glendale
Heights; four sisters, Marilyn Hayward of Keeneyville, Ill., Barbara (Jack) Poss
of Montgomery, Judith Jorden of Oakman, Ala. and Karla (Harry) Van Cott of
Streamwood; eight grandchildren, Bailey and Austin York, Taylor, Karli and Kyle
Krause, and Hayden, Lexie and Lilly Krause; a mother-in-law, Betty Comrie; and
numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Vernon was
preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; two sisters; and his
father-in-law, Peter Comrie Sr. Vernon served in the Army from 1966 to 1969.
After serving his country, he worked as a plumber with Union Local #501 until
his retirement. Vernon was a member of the American Legion Post #210 in
Danville. He loved to cook and watch drag racing. He was a diehard Bears fan!
What Vernon loved most of all was spending time with his family and friends. In
lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to either
the