Obituaries

Irene Lucille Kancer, 90

Irene Lucille Kancer nee Domianus, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Cheryl (Jay) Tiede and Gary (Kay Quam) Kancer; cherished grandmother of Craig Tiede, Tom (Kaitie) Tiede, Amanda (Jim) Toomey and Katharine Kancer; proud great grandmother of Emery and Loren Tiede and Joseph Toomey. She was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and had volunteered at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital’s Pink Elephant Store. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 11, 2016, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the Church. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Jerome Loudat, 84

Jerome Loudat, of Wheaton, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Carole; father of Cathy (Vic) DeBernardis, grandfather of Samantha (Matt Mitchell fiancé) DeBernardis, Michael DeBernardis and Megan DeBernardis; brother of the late Joseph Loudat, Stanley Loudat, Frank Loudat, Tony Loudat, Charles Loudat, Mary Downard and Bessie Waylett. Jerome was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had worked for Wagner Heating and Ventilation. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be truly missed. Funeral services were held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst on Friday, April 8, 2016. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Gary L. Fischer, 82

Gary L. Fischer, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Joyce nee Frost; father of Kevin (Sandi) and Craig (Laurie); grandfather of Katie, Jacob, Abby, Lauren, Maddie, Kayla and the late Kelly; brother of Lynn (Linda), Carolyn (Randy) Romine, Rose Wade and the late Ronald. Gary was a programmer for United Airlines. Memorial Visitation was scheduled at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 3 -8 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 11 a.m. at First Reformed Church of Berwyn, 1900 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Alzheimer’s Association or your favorite charity. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Ernest J. Kurucar, 88

Ernest J. Kurucar, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 88. He was a WWII Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving father of Ruth (Kyle) Kuhrts, Jeffrey S. Kurucar and the late Ernest W. Kurucar, dear grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 7, preceded in death by Joseph and Marie Kurucar. Mr. Kurucar was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Cubs. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Albert E. Riehle, 73

Albert E. Riehle, of Oakbrook Terrace, passed away recently at the age of 73. He was a member of Loyal Order of Elks Lodge #1531, Elmhurst. Beloved husband of Carolyn, loving father of Susan (Jeff)Sojka and Pamela (Ted) Bruno, dear grandfather of Chris, C.J. and Jack, fond brother of Diane (Art) New, Darlene (the late Richard) Kunkel, Nancy (the late Dennis) Kapel, Robert (Catherine) Riehle, the late Charlotte Link, Marilyn (David) Salyers, Dennis (Carol) Riehle, uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday April 12, 2016, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Ill. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Marjorie M. Lydon

Marjorie M. Lydon, nee Schmidt, passed away recently. Beloved mother of John, Gary (Martina), Daryl and the late Mary Lynn Lydon, dear grandmother of Kyle, Jada and Jalecia Lydon, Marjorie was one of 16 children and is survived by four sisters and two brothers and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Monday, April 11, 2016, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.