Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—April 30

REBECCA SCHUNING
Rebecca Schuning of Lombard, a former 28-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away on April 10, 2020, surrounded by her family.
She married her beloved husband Mark on November 18, 1988, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale.
Loving mother of Cory. Dear daughter of Dolores (the late Ralph) Bergmann. Sister of Betty, Debbie, Barbara, and Russell. Aunt to many. She worked at Alexian Brothers Behavior Health Hospital.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues a later date. She would have asked that any memorials or donations be given to Cory or to be used to spoil your own family. She loved family a lot. She would love it if you would spend time and remember her with your family.
Arrangements by Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale. For information 630-703-9131 or www.powellfuneraldirectors.com.

ROY. L. ADKINS
Roy L. Adkins, age 60, of Woodridge, died April 19, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Private funeral services were held on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.
Visit www.brustfuneralhome or call 888-629-0094 for information.

LESLIE J. BLUDORN
Leslie J. Bludorn, age 69, of Lombard passed away April 22nd due to the Corona Virus, COVID-19.
All Services are private.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.

JOHN ‘JACK’ BRUST
John “Jack” Brust, age 92, of Lombard, died April 27, 2020, at his summer home in Hayward, Wisconsin. Jack was the Founder of the Brust Funeral Home in Lombard and Carol Stream.
Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.

CAROL ANN DEWITT
Carol Ann DeWitt, age 60, of Lombard passed away April 20, 2020.
Private Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 25, at St. John the Apostle, 330 N. Westmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment followed at Assumption Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information.

MARGARET KERR
Margaret Kerr, nee Spangler, Age 99 of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Kerr; loving mother of James (Pam Kelly) Spangler, and Barbara Krueger; dear grandmother of Kevin (Elena) Krueger, Annalyn (David Sinkovits) Krueger, Patrick (Elizabeth Wentworth) Ryan Jr., and Arley Ryan; great-grandmother of Oliver Sinkovits, Kai Fuson, Patrick Ryan Jr. III, and Jane Ryan; fond sister of the late Edward Spangler; cherished aunt of Janet (Michael) Roskopf, and Paul Spangler.
Margaret was a longtime resident of Elmhurst and later Lombard, was in the York High graduating class of 1938, and earned a Master of Music Degree at Sherwood Conservatory in Chicago in 1944. Margaret devoted her life to teaching piano to many children and adult students, first as a private teacher in Elmhurst, then in a faculty position at Elmhurst College and College of DuPage.
She was a member and office-holder in Music Teacher’s National Association and Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association and was a solo and chamber music recitalist performing at Elmhurst College, Cantigny, and University of Wisconsin.
Before and after retirement, Margaret was a member of the Elmhurst Artist’s Guild, enjoyed painting, poetry, and joining with her walking-club friends every morning at the Yorktown Mall.
Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Northern Illinois Food Bank (https://solvehungertoday.org) are appreciated. For more info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.

BRIAN J. KRAMER
Brian J. Kramer, age 54, of Carol Stream, formerly of Lombard and Villa Park, passed away April 23, 2020.
Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Colleen; his loving children, Jeremy (Jackie) Juhl of Lombard, Alex (Raven) Kramer of Florida, Jordan Juhl of Lombard, and Nicole Kramer of Glendale Heights; his cherished grandchildren, Cephas and Zeb; his loving mother, Betty of Villa Park; his dear siblings, Donna Leska of Villa Park and Mark (Candice) of Bolingbrook; his sister-in-law, Gina Faillo; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ron and Pat Guidolin of Lombard. He had many nieces and nephews. Brian was a friend to many.
Brian is preceded in death by his father, David; and brother-in-law, Joshua Faillo.
A Celebration of Life will take place after the COVID-19 shut down. Bring a great story about him or take a shot.
Brian was born and raised in Villa Park and lived there until 2000. He lived in Lombard for 18 years and moved to Carol Stream in 2018. He attended North Grade School, Jefferson Jr. High and graduated from Willowbrook High School in 1984. Brian attended College of DuPage and graduated from Trade School as an Electrician. He was a Journeyman Electrician and a Member of Union Local #701 for 35 years.
Brian was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lombard. He was a past member of Trinity Lutheran Church, York Center.
Brian was part of the grass cutting crew for St. John Lutheran School and Church. He also did electrical work for St. John’s. Brian loved all sports including golf, volleyball, soccer, and baseball. He was an avid fisherman. Brian was a past captain and member of St. John’s A. Dart Team. He also coached baseball for Willowbrook High School in the early 1990s.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity are appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S Main St, Lombard.
Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for more information.

RICHARD SCOTT MIKO
Richard Scott Miko, 73, of Lombard, Illinois passed away on April 16, 2020.
Richard was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 15, 1947. Richard attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he met his future wife, Mary “Lee” Witte, who passed away in April 2019.
Richard and Lee resided in Lombard, where they raised their two children. Richard participated in the community by acting as a Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts of America and coaching for HYBC Lombard Little League Baseball/Softball. He was also an active member at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Lombard.
Richard is survived by his son Stephen Miko, daughter Laura Burnet, and brother Robert Miko.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council at JAHC.org.
Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Call 888-629-0094 for information.