VIRGINIA ARNOLD
Virginia (Ginger) Arnold, nee Gatlin, age 77, of Lombard, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at her home.
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
THERESA CIARDIELLO
Theresa Ciardiello, age 93, of Lombard, died Feb.27, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
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ROBERT C. HALE
Robert “Bob” C. Hale, age 83, of Euclid, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday 2/25/22. Loving husband of DeLene Hale; beloved father of Hal and Bonnie (Bill) Smith; caring grandfather of DeLene and Billy; dear son of the late Cully and Florence Hale; fond brother of Bonnie Lindner and Bill Hale; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was a long-standing member of Mensa, worked for Rockwell International and Reliance Electric for over 30 years. He was an active volunteer for a number of social groups.
Robert has decided to donate his remains (body) to Northern Michigan University Forensic Research program.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northern Michigan University (https://nmu.edu\frost).
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094.
BARBARA A. LaCHAPELLE
Barbara A. LaChapelle, née Warner, age 88, of Lombard, died February 10, 2022.
Barbara was the beloved wife of the late S. George; loving mother of Bob (Winnie) of Lombard, Nanette (Gary) Anderson of Huntley, and Denise (Mike) Meissner of Villa Park; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 14; and sister of Nancy Sayles.
Barbara worked for Lombard School District #44 until her retirement in 1991 after 22 years of service. Barbara enjoyed reading, crafting, sewing and singing. Barbara was known for her smiles, hugs, and love of family.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the First Church of Lombard.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131; or First Church of Lombard would be appreciated.Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
ALLEN LAMELA
Allen Lamela, age 73, of Lombard, died Feb. 24, 2022, at his home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. A Private Interment will be held at a later date.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
JAN PIPKIN
Jan Pipkin, née Saville, of Lombard, formerly of Peoria, passed away on February 21, 2022.
Jan was born to the late Maurice Saville and Eula Lee Saville, nee Severns, on May 28, 1934. She was the loving mother of Drew Pipkin and Blair Pipkin; fond grandmother of Samantha (Justin) Guhr and Kristina (Christopher) Crunk; great-grandmother to Alexandra Crunk, Gracelyne Guhr, Isaiah Pipkin, Jade Guhr, Willow Guhr and Carson Crunk; Aunt of Eric (Tammy) Pipkin; and former wife of the late Bruce Pipkin.
Jan attended Bradley University in Peoria, where she was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. She had a profound appreciation for Native American people and their culture. Jan so deeply loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 (https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate) are appreciated.
CARL W. SHAVER
Carl W. Shaver, age 72 of Lombard, passed away on Feb. 22, 2022.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 155 S. Main St., Lombard.
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
JO ANN VAN DEN EEDEN
Jo Ann Van Den Eeden, 90 years old, formerly of Lombard, passed away February 25th, 2022, at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove.
Jo Ann was the beloved wife for 64 years of the late Charles (Chuck) Van Den Eeden; loving mother of Jeffrey Feicht of Torrance, California, Carol (Ron) Petersen of Woodridge and Tom Van Den Eeden (Melissa Kotrba) of Rockford; daughter of the late Charles D. Kiler, Jr. and the late Lena (McFee) Kiler; sister-in-law of Joseph (the late Barbara); and the late Donald (Sharon) Van Den Eeden; and aunt and great-aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.
JoAnn had been a resident of Lombard for 63 years. She was born in Bloomington and worked at State Farm Insurance Company, where she met Chuck. Jo Ann served as a Village of Lombard Trustee and as President of the Lombard Service League, and was an active member of the DuPage County Republicans and the Illinois Federation of Republican Women. She loved her family and to travel, especially to Hawaii.
Private burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity organization of your choosing would be appreciated.
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home. Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
