The Herald-News • Sunday, October 11, 2015
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AL HENTSCH Al Hentsch, 77, of Joliet, passed away peacefully,Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, with friends and family at his side. Al was born in Blue Island to the late Albert and Dorothy (Wachter) Hentsch Survived by his best friend, daughter and caregiver, Al-Lynne “Peep” Russell; his wife, Barbara (nee Kennedy); and a daughter, Robyn Hentsch; step-children, John Pastore and Kellie Pastore; five grand children; four step-grand children; five great-grandchildren. Loyal companions “Sammie” and Spike. A host of cousins, including, Gary (Brenda) Shuska and family of Bloomington, IL, Mary (Steve) Metz and family of Joliet, Dear friends; Dave Eicholtzer, The Veermans, The Kelly’s, Bob Horkey, Timmy Delrose, Frank from Zobels, Geri and Iggy Shatz with their “homemade treat” every Saturday; and his morning caregiver Alysha Welch. “Peep” would like to give a special thanks to all the fireman and friends for all your support; Al was Charter Member of International Association of Firefighters Local #3775 East Joliet Fire Department. He served 27 years with East Joliet, retiring in 2002 as Captain. He also retired from the Pasco County New Port Richey, FL Fire Department. Al was a mentor to many area Firefighters. He was a member of Teamsters Local #179, Ingalls Park AC, Joliet Moose Lodge #300 and Moran AC, Joliet. He was an avid 12’ softball player, Lionel Train collector, Blackhawk, Sox and NASCAR fan and loved his Sundays at St. Joes Park; Al was well known for his pin striping of vehicles with his signature “spider” trademark. In lieu of flowers, donations to his daughter to offset unexpected expenses would be appreciated. Family will receive friends at Kurtz
Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451 on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. For info. (815)485-3200 or www. kurtzmemorialchapel.com
ARLINE R. LARSON Arline R. Larson (nee Lindgren), of Aurora, formerly of Joliet. Passed away peacefully after a brief illness with her three daughters by her side, Friday, October 9, 2015. Age 88. Survived by her three daughters, Nancy (Gary) Kantner, Noralie (Patrick) Jachim and Nalene (Raymond) Termini; two granddaughters, Lindsay (Mark) Clark and Ariane (Matt) Szynkarek; two great-grandchildren, Ayla Szynkarek and Cameron Clark; a brother, Harold (Barbara) Lindgren; and a sister, Vieva (Bill) Pence. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Laurence W. Larson; her parents; a sister, Marie Lindgren; and a brother, Charles Lindgren. “She was the best grandma around”, a mom to all the neighbors kids, she enjoyed gardening, flowers and being a seamstress. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Joliet and the Eleanor Circle. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the Plum Landings, 495 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506 or the First Lutheran Church of Joliet will be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. For information call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com.
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BERNARD W. MacNICHOL
Born: Feb. 25, 1941; in Wichita, KS Died: Oct. 6, 2015; in Minooka, IL Bernard William MacNichol, also known to many as Papa and Big Guy, age 74, from Minooka, passed away on October 6, 2015. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on February 25, 1941. He married Connie Holmgren on April 9, 1961, in Kankakee. He worked for Com-Ed for 35 years and retired to become a school bus driver in Minooka, where he retired after 20 years. He loved fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. He was an avid collector of many things. He had a great sense of humor and would go out of his way to help others. He is survived by his wife, Connie MacNichol; his children, Michael (Jeannette) MacNichol, Dana (Dr. Michael) Wood, Carla (Scott) McKanna; his 10 special grandchildren, James (Brittney), Travis, Alexander (Italia), Andrew, Matthew, Alec, Samantha and Sydney. He left his beloved dog, Abby; and cat, Ms. Kitty. He was excited to be a great grandpa for the first time. He is also survived by his siblings, Larry (Diane) MacNichol, Ronald (Alla) MacNichol and Vickie (David) Sundell. He is predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Ida MacNichol. The family will have a private celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute # 38986892 or mail to P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148
RAYMOND F. MATESEVAC Raymond F. Matesevac “Papa,” age 67, at rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with his loving family by his side.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy (nee Pavlich); children, Tammy (Jeff) Cortese, Susan Matesevac; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kaitlyn Cortese; siblings, Nick (Dottie) Matesevac, Ron (Marion) Matesevac, and Jean (the late Lenny) Zonarich; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Ann (nee Tezak) Matesevac; and one sister, Patricia Lawrence. Raymond was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Tombigbee. He retired from the City of Joliet after 30 years of dedicated service and was a parishioner at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill. Raymond loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed taking them shooting at the range and fishing. “Papa” loved watching them participate in their sporting events. Raymond was a very talented carpenter and was also a Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be dearly missed. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. John Walsh and his staff at Midwest Pulmonary in Joliet, Dr. Eileen Heffernan and Dr. Modi and his staff at J.O.H.A. for always being there for him and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name to J.O.H.A. would be appreciated. A celebration of Raymond’s life will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, with prayers and Military Honors in the funeral home chapel at 10:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Monday, October 12, 2015, at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Per Raymond’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Obituary and tribute wall for Ray-
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mond F. Matesevac at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524. Arrangements entrusted to:
FLORENE MONCRIEF Florene Moncrief (nee Daly), age 98, of Manhattan, passed away at home with family at her side on Friday, October 9, 2015. She is survived by her son, William “Bill” (Diane) Moncrief; and her daughter, Nyla (Lyle) Koenig both of Manhattan; her four granddaughters, Micki (Frank) Walsh of Elwood, Robyn (Frank) Meents of Channahon, Kim (Kris) Gonda of Manhattan, and Cindy (Josh) Munn of Manhattan and ten great grandchildren. Her special friend and caregiver, Jacinta also survives. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruby Daly; her husband, William Moncrief (1990)l and two sisters, Mildred Hightower and Walteen Burnett. Florene was born and raised in Kosse Texas. She moved to Manhattan in 1958. She was a quiet lady and a stay at home mom. Florene loved her family, spending time with them was her life. Visitation for Florene will be Sunday, October 11, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service, 5:00 p.m. at Forsythe Funeral Home, Manhattan. Interment Kosse Cemetery, Kosse, TX. Memorials to Manhattan Paramedics or the Vitas Hospice would be most appreciated.
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