Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 17

BEVERLY M. BURLAGE
Beverly M. Burlage (Bev), née Bathke, age 93, of Lombard, died March 9, 2022, in Wheaton.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

RONALD A. LORENZ
Ronald A. Lorenz, age 67, Beloved husband of 40 years to Diane; Devoted son of the late Ruth and the late Ray Lorenz; Dear brother of Richard (Sharon) Lorenz; Fond brother-in-law of the late Jane (the late Fred) Gardner, the late Robert (survived by Carol) Dylla and Carol (the late Michael) Hedel. Ron was a cherished uncle, great uncle and cousin to many.
Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 3 to 8 p.m. and where services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery.
For info: 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com.

MICHAEL JAMES MARCHITTO
Michael James Marchitto, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 102. Beloved husband of Catherine Marchitto, née Imlauf; loving father of Cathy Eppelheimer, Michael Marchitto, Wendy (the late Dr. Ghanim) Kassir, Kevin (Annette) Marchitto, the late Joyce Davenport, and the late James Marchitto; devoted grandfather of Kimberly Yench, Michael (Marianne) Epplelheimer, Dena (Michael) Boznos, Michael Marchitto, Christina (Joseph) Stanislao, Jennifer (Mark Sadkowski) Kassir, Kevin (Renee) Kassir, Ghanim Kassir, Elizabeth (John) Franks, Carlitta Marchitto, Rocco Marchitto, and Valeria Marchitto; great grandfather of 15; preceded in death by four siblings: Philomena, Anthony, Rocco, and Melba; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Michael was a devoted family man, a good friend to many, and loved everything about his life. He will forever be known for the songs he sang, and the lessons he taught his loving family.
Visitation was held at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, raise a glass of red wine in Michael’s honor. Funeral info: www.steuerlefh.com or 630-832-4161.

MARILYN J. RITTMUELLER
Marilyn J. Rittmueller, 89, of Lombard, was called home on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lombard. Interment followed at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.