JESSICA MUNRO FRASER
Jessica Munro Fraser (nee MacLennan), 84, died Sunday, October, 27, 2019, after battling the aftermath of a stroke.
Beloved wife of the late Alastair G. Fraser, much-loved mother of her three daughters and her late son, Scott G. Fraser and a cherished grandmother of nine.
Jessica was born in Inverness, Scotland, where she and her husband were born and grew up. Both immigrated to Canada and then to the United States where they built a family. Most of her life she lived in Lombard—and her family never strayed too far away.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Dave) Knuth of Addison, Lee (Chris) Salafatinos of Glen Ellyn, and Pamela Fraser of Lombard; along with her daughter-in-law Mary (Scott) Fraser of Villa Park. She was the loving and doting grandmother to Christopher (Kat) Fraser, Heather (Matt) Dickinson, Jennifer and Melissa Fraser, Tom and Michael Knuth, James, Isabella and George Salafatinos; and a great-grandmother to Alasdair Knuth.
Her imprint on us will be forever in our hearts.
A private service was held at her gravesite at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook.
SHIRLEY JEAN HUBBARD
Shirley Jean Hubbard, nee Barber, age 95, of Lombard.
Beloved wife of Donald Hubbard for 71 years; loving mother of Gail (Wayne) Snider; devoted grandmother of Rachel (Scott) Bledsoe, Esther Snider (Fiancé Steven St. Arnold), Katherine (Thomas) Stevens, and Danielle (Steve) Rose; great-grandmother of Michaela Snider, Brianna and Dylan Bledsoe, Samuel and Michelle Noel, Shaney and Elijah Harlan, and Sabastian, Madison, and Ashton Stevens; fond sister of the late Donald John (the late Phyllis) Barber. Faithful follower of Christ all her days and always proud of her family.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 4, at Parkview Community Church, 764 St Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Elmhurst.
Memorials to The Moody Church, 1635 N LaSalle Dr., Chicago, IL 60614, are appreciated. Funeral info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.
STANLEY KALISKI
Stanley Kaliski, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Morrow. Loving father of Stanley Steven (Lisa) and David Joseph (Kimberlee). Dear grandfather of Haylee and Ian. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass time 10:15 a.m. at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment private. Arrangements by Steuerle Funeral Home. Info: 630-832-4161.
MARILYN L. POOLE
Marilyn L. Poole, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 80. Beloved wife of John F. Loving mother of Faye (Brent) Owens, Rick Poole and Mike (Kari Kugler) Poole. Dear grandmother of nine and great grandmother of six. Fond sister of Arnold Spink and Sally Simon. Marilyn was a lifelong learner, teacher, traveler, walker, outdoor lover and avid reader. She taught at Willowbrook High School for more than 20 years. She was blessed to have lived a good life due to the loving friends and family around her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Villa Park Library in her name. Arrangements by Steuerle Funeral Home. Info: 630-832-4161.
EDWIN SIMONSON
Edwin “Tom” Simonson, age 86, a longtime resident of Lombard, was called home to Our Lord on Monday October 29, 2019.
Tom was the loving husband of Lila Jean Schroeder Meyers, married one month shy of 33 years. Loving father to Ken (Dez) Simonson and Laura (Mark) Cook. Loving stepfather to Dawn Meyers-Bergin, Wendy (Phil) Meyers Zelazny and Kent Meyers. Papa to grandchildren Nicole (Alex) Cook Andersen, Thom, Chris, Kelsey, Natalie, Kenny and Stephen Cook, Kim, Kristin and Maggie Simonson Rice, step-grandchildren Paul Bergin, Jules and Cody Zelazny. Tom was also Great Papa to Braedon Wheeler, Sophia, Piper and Lucas Andersen.
After high school, Tom was in the National Guard 1950-1953, then drafted to the 11th Airborne, making a couple jumps on forest fires in KY until an ankle fracture resulted in grounding him to fireman duty and then eventually ordered to St. Yohon, Austria, where he was trainer for light machine guns.
He traveled around Europe until he was shipped to North Korea where he was shot during peacetime while skiing by the previous enemy who did not accept that it was peacetime. He then went back to St. Yohan to the 59th Reconnaissance Forces in Vienna. He was discharged in June 1955, serving two more years in the Reserves.
Tom had a vast number of jobs and talents, including being a carnival roust-a-bout, airport vending machine repair and distribution, United Parcel Service, Jewel Foods, Beeline Fashions, salad chef in a Chicago restaurant, Hotpoint Appliance repair, baker at Lilac Bakery in Lombard, Printer for 6 years, and finally G.E. appliance repair for 30 years. After retirement, he had his Tom’s Fix-It- Shop for many years here in Lombard.
He enjoyed music and dancing, frequenting Casey’s Restaurant every Friday night. He was “Tiger Tom” to many due to his love for tigers and his family readily indulging in his collection. He also loved gadgets and infomercials, putting all the lights on intricate timers, so the house had many one-time used appliances.
Funeral Services were held Friday, November 1, at St. John’s Ev Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln, Lombard. Interment followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.
Memorials to GiGi’s Playhouse for Down Syndrome in McHenry, Illinois; LaRabida Children’s Hospital; or St. John’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for more information.
