ISHAM RUSSELL MOSES, JR.
Isham Russell Moses, Jr., or “Russ Moses,” was born July 8, 1926 in Maywood and passed away on April 7, 2021, in Lombard. Beloved husband of Mary Lou, nee Tiberi, married June 9, 1996.
Devoted father of Cheryl (the late Robert) Palko, Bruce (Jan) Moses, Sandra (Donald) Muellner, and Gregory (Donna) Moses; loving grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 21. Survived by his loving sister Joyce (the late Joseph) Turyna. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his first wife Gloria Jean, nee Kenyon; and siblings Linda (Fred) Forester, George (Nancy) Moses, Gwen (Tony) Conti and Billy (Stan) Deuitch; and his parents, Isham Russell Moses, Sr. and Emaline Moses, nee Bunch.
Russ proudly served as a medic in the Army from April 1, 1946 to October 2, 1947. He worked at Sears Roebuck for more than 30 years, where he earned Salesman of the Year Award more than once. He faithfully supported First Congregational Church of Villa Park for many years. He was a longtime member of Elmhurst Masonic Lodge 941.
Russ was loved and admired by almost everyone he met, due to his wonderfully friendly, congenial personality. Many children loved “Uncle Russ” as he entertained them with his never-ending jokes, songs, funny stories, and his famous “magic” trick performances. His own kids feel truly blessed to have had him as our beloved dad. He will be sadly missed. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment Fairmont-Willow Hills Memorial Park.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all visitors were required to check in online, as a limited number of visitors were allowed at a time. All visitors were required to wear a face mask while inside the building to maintain social distance.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to American Cancer Society at cancer.org or the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. Info: www.steuerlefh.com or 630-832-4161.
PATRICIA H. ROTZ
Patricia H. Rotz (nee Harris), age 81, of Lombard, Illinois, formerly of Clarendon Hills and Woodridge, passed away on April 9, 2021. She was a person of great courage and strong faith during her three-year battle against cancer.
She is survived by her devoted husband, William Rotz, their children Michael (Janet) Rotz and Elizabeth (Michael) Krotiak, and cherished granddaughters Dana, Katherine and Emma Rotz. Dear sister-in-law of Lewis (Barbara) Rotz and the late Richard (Debra) Rotz. Fond cousin of Frank Brinkerhoff.
Patricia graduated from Salem High School (IL) and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Illinois. She worked as an extension advisor with the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, taught various home economic classes at Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL, from 1972 to 1994, and later led State of Illinois food service sanitation certification classes.
Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Westmont for 48 years and of the First United Methodist Church of Woodridge since 2017. She volunteered at the Clothes Closet of the Downers Grove Area FISH Food Pantry for many years, enjoying friendships with other volunteers and supporting neighbors in need. She loved to read the print edition of the daily newspaper and enjoyed a book club with other retired teachers.
Visitation Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed immediately by a chapel funeral service at West Suburban Funeral Home, 39 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont. Private interment at Clarendon Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Downers Grove Area FISH Food Pantry, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, or downersgrovefish.org.
DAVID C. SCHERTZ
David Charles Schertz, age 89, of Lombard and formerly of Hopedale, IL, peacefully passed away April 1 in his home with family members by his side. He had a heart condition all his life, but we believe in the end he just used it up in the very full life he lived. At his core was a humble, kind, humorous and loving soul from Central Illinois.
A longtime resident of Lombard, Dave taught mathematics to multiple generations of Glenbard East High School students. At First Church of Lombard, he played piano at the Community Table and sang with his wife Doris in the Chancel Choir. He ran many contented miles on the Prairie Path.
God gifted him with many exceptional talents as a piano player, basketball star, runner, and math teacher, but more important is how he used his gifts. He brought great joy to the Illinois State basketball fans in the late 50s and he cared very much about the students he taught. He would always tell us how much it meant to him when one of his former students recognized him at Jewel or out and about. Later in life, his greatest passion was playing the “standards” on piano at several elderly care facilities in the area to brighten up their day.
Like any other Grandfather (of 16), he was more than proud of them and rarely missed a concert, sporting event or other activity.
He was a dear friend to many, a wonderful husband and father, and we are blessed to have had him for 89 years. Or as he said in his ever-humorous way, “Well, I made it to 89 and I think that’s pretty dang good!”
David was the loving husband of Doris Ethel Schertz (nee Garvie); beloved father of the late Larry David, Timothy Alan (Renee Kronon), Robert Darryl (Tina Stevens), Deborah Zelman, Richard Louis (Leah Dail) and David Michael (Casey Dusenbery); cherished son of the late Esther and Louis; adored grandfather of Erica Lindsey, Jamie Schertz, Adrienne Bahner, Natalie Zelman, Danny Schertz, Hudson Schertz, Jonathan Schertz, Chloe Stevens, Sarah Schertz, John Zelman, Alden Schertz, Owen Schertz, Sydney Schertz, Eden Schertz, Jonah Schertz and Andrew Schertz; and great-grandfather of Paige Lindsey.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, May 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148. A private family Memorial Service will be held at the Maple Street Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dave’s name may be made to The Community Table, c/o First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 (https://onrealm.org/firstchurchoflombard/-/give/now); or to the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society, 220 S Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 (http://maplestreetchapel.org/Donation).
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CHUCK VAN DEN EEDEN
Chuck Van Den Eeden, 92 years old and a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War, of Lombard, passed away April 5, 2021, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Chuck was the beloved husband for 64 years of JoAnn (Feicht) Van Den Eeden; loving father of Carol (Ron) Petersen of Woodridge and Tom Van Den Eeden (Melissa Kotrba) of Rockford; son of the late Joseph H. Van Den Eeden, Sr. and the late Clara (Hamen) Van Den Eeden; brother of Joseph (the late Barbara), and the late Donald (Sharon); uncle of numerous nieces and nephews, and cousin to many.
Chuck had been a resident of Lombard for 63 years. He was born in Chicago, and retired from State Farm Insurance Company—where he was affectionately referred to as Charlie Three Names—after more than 40 years of employment. He loved his family, to travel and to research his family’s Belgian genealogy. During his lifetime, Chuck was well known for his positive attitude, generosity and infectious laugh.
Private burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity organization of your choosing would be appreciated.
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