Obituaries

 

Lynne Barbara Busch, 68

Lynne Barbara Busch (nee Mundle), age 68 of Marco Island, Florida, passed away December 23, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lynne was married to Richard “Dick” Busch Jr. for 46 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. Always putting others before herself. She had the most generous, loving heart and touched many lives with her presence. Her family and friends will always be thankful for the gift that was her life. Lynne especially enjoyed working for the airlines and the benefits that came with it, that allowed her to travel all over the country, especially between Marco Island and Illinois, so that she could spend time with her family.

Survived by her parents, Evelyn and Rudolph Mundle; sons Richard (Andrea) and Randall (Rebecca) and daughter Tamara (Jason) Umentum; grandchildren Noelle Busch, Cameron Busch, Carrington Busch, Collin Umentum, and Carson Umentum; brothers Phil, Craig, Glen, Roger and Rodney, sister Colleen Ruppert. Many nieces & nephews. Visitation was held, December 29, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Street, Elmhurst. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Elmhurst. Arrangements entrusted to Cuneo Columbian Funeral Home, Franklin Park, 847-455-1200. Donations to Lurie Childrens Hospital (oncology) in the name of Lynne Busch would be appreciated.

George K. Young Sr., 97

George K. Young Sr., of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Helen M. nee Sorensen; father of George Kenneth Jr. (Andrea), Kurt (Linda) and the late Mark; grandfather of Jennifer (Tom), Christina (Mark), Tracy, Kristen, Matthew and Mark; great grandfather of Alexis. George was a WWII Navy Veteran, former owner of the Daffodil Restaurant in Chicago, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Elmhurst and longtime former member of Wicker Park Lutheran Church in Chicago. Services were held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Dr. Richard D. Guerra, 78

Dr. Richard D. Guerra, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Katherine; loving father of Kristin Southerden and Donald (Gretchen) Guerra; grandfather of Ty, Gracie and Brecken; brother of Roxanne, Patricia, Peter and the late Leo; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Services and Interment private. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.