Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 27

WALTER JOSEPH DAANE
Walter Joseph Daane, age 64 of Kell, Illinois, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Walter was born on August 12, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Dale Leslie and Dolores Adeline (Feller) Daane. He married Laurel Snow on October 5, 1974, in Wheaton, and she survives in Lombard.
In addition to his wife Laurel Daane, he is survived by two daughters, Kelly Tumeo and husband Christopher of Poplar Grove, Illinois, and April Daane of Lombard; one son, Dale Daane of Modesto, California; six grandchildren, Leonard Conoboy, Jacob Conoboy, Joshua Conoboy, Dustin Tumeo, Owen Tumeo and Marcus Tumeo; and two sisters, Donna Comer of Jacksonville, Florida, and Mary Daniels of Kansas City, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Daniel Conoboy and one brother, Peter Daane.
Walter was a retired over the road truck driver and later in life did some local driving. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 705. He was of the Catholic Faith.
In accordance with his wishes there will be no services.
Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements. Online obituary information can be found at CrouseFH.com.

ROSE A. DENARDO
Rose A. DeNardo, of Lombard, died Feb. 24, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.

RUSSELL S. KEENAN, 63
Russell S. Keenan, age 63, of Lombard, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at home.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 3 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.

RUTH KIMBERLY MAYER
Ruth Kimberly Mayer of Lombard joined the angels on February 14, 2020. Beloved wife of James Herrero. Loving mother of Andrew (Meredith) Herrero, Christine Carrington, Barbara (Ellen) Hawk, James Jr. (Deborah) Herrero, and Mitchell (Sharon) Herrero. Grandmother of seven, Great Grandmother of one. Sister of Kathryn Ingels, Mark Mayer, John Mayer, and the late Don and Andy Mayer.
Born July 21, 1959, Ruth lived in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood until the family moved to Romeoville. Ruth found her way into the insurance industry and worked for a time at Prudential where she met Jim, the love of her life. They married in ’86 and were in love for the rest of her life.
Ruth was the matriarch of two families, hosting Christmas, Easter, and other gatherings to celebrate summer and fall. She loved taking the kids to Kiddieland and State Farm trips, and so much more. She was the best Mom, Sister, Grandma, and Aunt anyone could ask for!
She spent most of her career as a State Farm (CLU) agent, starting her own agency in ‘92 in Downers Grove, earning many awards and accolades. She was not just a great boss, but she was also a friend, so much so that she is godmother to some of her employees’ children.
Ruth was endlessly generous, even as a young teen. Her family thought she was missing one day when she had walked to a local hospital and volunteered as a candy striper! That spirit continued all her life. Even with her very busy career and family, she made time to volunteer at Holy Trinity Church in Lombard.
Ruth was loving, generous, fun, funny, accomplished, caring, kind, and spiritual. And she was The Boss. The way she made you feel and all she did for you, she did that for countless other people in every area of her life. She was a remarkable woman who was larger than life, and she will be missed forever.
A Farewell Service was held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Chapel Hill Gardens, 17W201 E Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

FRED SAFFERN
Fred Saffern died Feb. 24, 2020.
Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.

RUTH WEISE
Ruth Weise, of Lombard, died Feb. 23, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.