OBITUARIES
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HALINA S. BARTOSIK
Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, January 12, 2017
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Engineering. He worked in the construction industry until he retired at age 70. Born: March 17, 1937 Robert enjoyed playing golf, putterDied: January 5, 2017 Send obituary information to obits@ ing around the house and going out for KCChronicle.com or call 815-526-4438. breakfast with friends and family. He was Halina S. Bartosik, Age 79, of St. Charles, Notices are accepted until noon Tuesa long-time member of the VFW. Robert passed away January 5, 2017. day for Thursday’s edition. Obituaries was an accomplished artist who painted in She was born March 17, 1937 to Stanley also appear online at KCChronicle. watercolors and built models of houses and and Maria Grabowski, in Poland. She came com/obituaries where you may sign airplanes from wood. to the United States in March 1960 and latthe guest book, send flowers or make a Robert was preceded in death by his er became a US citizen in 1976. She married memorial donation. parents; and his three older brothers, John her loving husband Adolph on February 11, “Bud”, Tom and Frank “Frannie” McCor1961. Halina always enjoyed the outdoors crafting, baking, and cooking. She especial- mick. Robert is survived by his wife of 71 years, whether simply sitting to watch wildlife ly loved dancing with her husband Peter Gwynneth; daughter, Pamela McCoror in her younger years planting flowers and taking care of her family. She will be mick (Thomas) Sullivan of Hastings; son, and her garden. Halina would crochet and greatly missed. Steven (Sidney) McCormick of Geneva, IL; knit items for people and enjoyed teaching Elda is survived by her sons, Peter of grandsons, Matthew Sullivan and Andrew others how to as well. She loved children Michigan and Dennis of Lyons; and many (Christine) McCormick and a great-grandand enjoyed giving them rides on her other dear relatives and friends. son, Hudson McCormick. wheelchair and ensured they had gifts at She was preceded in death by her A private family service will be held in Christmas. Halina always had an unyielding parents; brother, Gerald; and her loving Illinois at a later date. faith in God no matter the obstacle and husband, Peter who passed away in 1985. In lieu of flowers, the family would apbelieved he would protect all. Funeral prayers will be held Saturday, Janpreciate donations to the Salvation Army, She is survived by her sons, Greg Bartosik, uary 14, 2017 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral where, as Robert frequently said, a soldier and Chris Bartosik. Home, 324 E. State Street (Route 38), Genecould always get a free cup of coffee and Halina was preceded in death by her va proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, parents, Stanley and Maria Grabowski; hus- 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva for celebration a donut. Arrangements by band, Adolph Bartosik; and brothers, Brono of Funeral Mass at 10:30 am with Father CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME & CREand Frank Grabowski. Ariel Valencia, celebrant. MATION SERVICES Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. MonInterment will follow at Oak Hill CemeHastings. 651-437-9419. day January 9, 2017 at Yurs Funeral Home tery, Geneva 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Visitation will be held Friday, January 13 Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 HELEN M. PETERSON from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Malone Funeral A.M. Tuesday January 10, 2017 at St. John Helen M. Peterson, age 99, of St. Charles, Home, Geneva with a liturgical service at Neumann Catholic Church 2900 E. Main died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 7:45 pm. Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will be Delnor Community Hospital Geneva, the For information 630-232-8233 or www. at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin, IL. daughter of the late Theodore and Hilma malonefh.com. Contributions may be made to St. John Johnson. Neumann Catholic Church. Before her retirement she was employed To leave an online condolence for the by Universal Water Softener and American family, visit the funeral homes obituary Livestock Insurance Company. After her page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. retirement she worked for Community For more information, please call Yurs FuContacts. In Helen’s spare time she enjoyed neral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060. Painting, Crossword puzzles and the Chicago Cubs. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Tom) Peterson of Woodstock; her Niece ROBERT MCCORMICK Susan Peterson; and her two nephews, Bill Born: November 27, 1922 Peterson and Rick (Gloria) Grandquist. Died: December 31, 2016 She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; her daughter, Beverly Robert “Bob” McCormick, Peterson; and sister, Beatrice Johnson; and age 94 of Hastings, formerly brother, Gunnar Johnson. EVELYN G. FAVIA of St. Charles, Illinois, died Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Evelyn G. Favia, age 88, of Geneva, IL peacefully on Saturday, De- Friday at Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles. passed away on January 5, 2017. cember 31, 2016, at Regina Burial will be at Union Cemetery St. Arrangements by Malone Funeral Home, Senior Living in Hastings. Charles. Geneva, 630-232-8233. Robert was born on Contributions may be made to Bethlehem November 27, 1922, in Lutheran Church St. Charles. ELDA M. LENCIONI Chicago, Illinois. He attendFor information please call Yurs Funeral Born: September 20, 1918 ed Waller High School in Home 630-584-0060 or www.yursfuneralDied: January 7, 2017 Chicago. During World War homes.com. II, Robert served in the US Army Air Corps Elda M. Lencioni, age 98, of Geneva at Alconbury Air Base near the village of passed away peacefully Saturday, January Godmanchester, England, where he met 7, 2017. and married the love of his life, Gwynneth She was born September 20, 1918 in Clifton. Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Ines After the war, Robert attended the Chi(Chiriotti) Ambrogi. cago Institute of Technology on the GI Bill Elda was an avid Cub’s fan. She loved where he earned a degree in Architectural
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STEVEN B. SWITZER
Steven B. Switzer, 56, of Geneva, passed away January 9, 2017. Arrangements by Malone Funeral Home, Geneva, 630-232-8233.
MARGARET ANN WILTRAKIS Born: January 26,1917 Died: December 23, 2017
Margaret joined her heavenly father on December 23, 2016 at her residence in Wickenburg, AZ surrounded by love. Margaret was born to Anton and Marcella Kaslauskas in Chicago on January 26, 1917, the oldest of six daughters. She graduated from North Fond Du Lac high school. While working she attended secretarial school and became an executive secretary at Sears in Chicago. She married Dr. George Wiltrakis August 17, 1956 and they resided in St. Charles, IL with their 2 children, Dr, Mark Wiltrakis and Claire Wiltrakis Graff. After the death of her husband, Dr. George Wiltrakis October 1, 1975, Margaret moved to Wickenburg AZ with her sister, Franny and remained there until her death. Margaret was a caring and loving person to all people whose lives she touched. She was an avid reader enjoyed music, playing cards, traveling and playing games on her ipod. She is survived by her children, Dr. Mark Wiltrakis (Jo Ann) of Astoria OR, and Claire Graff (John) of Morristown, AZ; by her granddaughter, Jenny Hulke (Greg); and by 2 great grandchildren, Haylee and Parker Schlim of Elgin, IL; a sister, Leone Geodderz of North Fond Du Lac, WI; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; sisters, Bertha Kaufman, Frances Kaslauskas, Lucille Kaslauskas, Ann Jachec; and by her first husband James Styskal. She was a member of St. Anthony’s of Padua church in Wickenburg, AZ and a member of the American Lithuanians Group. Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony’s January 3, 2017. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, a mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM, and a luncheon at the church following. The family wishes to thank Hospice Promise for the excellent care they provided and also to the many family and friends that journeyed through life with her. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Promise, Surprise, AZ. Or to Little Sisters of the Poor.