Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—October 3

WALTER A. BOCK
On Sunday, September 22, 2019, Walter A. Bock, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 86.
Walter was born on May 23, 1933, in Chicago, to Walter and Elsie Bock. He married Charlotte M. Marek on May 19, 1956. They were married 63 years. They raised one son, Larry, and two daughters, Cindy and Alison.
Walter was an Artist and worked in Advertising in Chicago. He had a passion for fishing, golfing, traveling and photography. He was known for his sense of humor, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Walter was preceded in death by his father, Walter; his mother, Elsie; and his brother, Forrest. He is survived by his wife Charlotte; his three children, Larry (Debbie), Cindy (Laura), and Alison (Dawn); his grandchildren, Dan (Cassie) and Jessica (Dave); his great grandchildren, Fiona and Jaxson; and his brother Roger.

CAROL A. JANS
Carol A. Jans, age 78, of Lombard, died Sept. 24, 2019.
Funeral Services were held Monday, Sept. 30, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
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COLTON MILLER
Colton Miller, age 1, suddenly, of Joliet.
Funeral Services were held Friday, Sept. 27, at Sacred Heart Church, Lombard.
Interment was private.
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NEAL G. OPPENHEIMER
Neal G. Oppenheimer, age 78, of Lombard; beloved husband of the late Lois nee Wolff; loving Godfather of Jennifer (Timothy) Gutzwiller; devoted son of the late Adolph and Laverne, nee Gray; dear brother of Glen (Betty) Oppenheimer; uncle of Alan (Cindy) Oppenheimer, David (Paris) Oppenheimer, and Dale Oppenheimer; great uncle of Tyler Oppenheimer and Aaron Oppenheimer; dear friend of Phyllis Kersten.
Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, at Drechsler, Brown and Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Private Entombment, Concordia Mausoleum, Forest Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Lutheran World Relief, Northern Illinois Food Bank, and Salvation Army of Chicago are appreciated.

JAMES A. SPALO
James A. Spalo, age 59, of Lombard, died Sept. 24.
A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard. Interment followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Ill.
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DEBRA SUE WILLIAMSON
Debra Sue Williamson, July 30, 2019.
Debi is survived by her three sisters, Pam Stiles, Sandie Schenck, Judy Holt. Aunt, Great Aunt, and sister-in-law.
Debi grew up in Lombard for most of her life. She moved to Sacramento, California, about 20 years ago and then to Rohnert Park, California, 15 years ago. Her nephew wrote the following: “This evening my Aunt Debi passed away at the age of 66. Diagnosed with MS over 35 years ago she was amazingly able to, with the help of her family, manage her symptoms and maintain her independence until just a short time ago.” Debi had a strong faith in God.
Memorial service will be October 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, Lombard.

JEANETTE. WITTWER
Jeanette E. Wittwer, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Marvin. Loving mother of Wanda (Ed) Ackermann, Robert (Mary) Wittwer and Arlene (Henry) Altott. Dear grandmother of Lindsey, Cory, Shannon, Jonathan, April and Paul. Great grandmother of Hannah, Haley, Ben, Max, Grant and Mason. Funeral service was held Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019 at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst. For further information 1-630-832-4161.