Louise Hamilton, 98
Louise Hamilton, nee Smith, a resident of Elmhurst since 1947, passed away Sept. 15, 2016, at the age of 98. She was married to the late Willis Beatty Hamilton and was his loving companion and the joy of his life for over 73 years. Her memory will be forever cherished by her children: Sally, James (Sharon), Stephen (Denise), Ann (Terry) and Michael (Debra); her grandsons: Timothy, Todd and Jeffrey. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Smith. A Memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst, IL 60126 on Monday September 26, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., where she was a member since 1947, Inurnment immediately following at St. Mary Cemetery, in Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Immaculate Conception Church or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515 Northhampton, MA 01061-05815 would be appreciated. The family is deeply grateful for the wonderful care given by the Lexington Square Caregivers as well as the Hospice Nurses at Elmhurst Hospital. Arrangements provided by Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary. For more information, call (630) 834-1133 or visit pedersenryberg.com.
Ida Mae Jehnke, 87
Ida Mae Jehnke nee Johnson, 87, of South Elgin and formerly of Elmhurst and Naperville. Former wife of Lester C. Jehnke; mother of Lester C. Jehnke II and the late Cheryl; grandmother of Matthew (Tawni), Nicole and Stephanie; great grandmother of Chloe, Avery and Sawyer. Ida was born and raised in Elmhurst and graduated from York Community High School. Services and Interment are private. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Bonnie J. Miller, 69
Bonnie J. Miller, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 69. Dear daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Miller; sister of Paul (Pam) Miller; aunt of Lisa (Scott) Burford, Robert Miller and David (Beth) Miller; great aunt of Hannah, Jackson, Kennedy, Emily, Otto and Atticus. Bonnie was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Memorial Services were held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St. Interment Shiloh Moravian Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay, Wisc. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60674. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Morine Meghers Teichen, 93
Morine Meghers Teichen, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 5, 2016, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John E “Jack” and son Bruce. She is survived by her sons John and Dale, grandsons Justin and Mark, nephews Walt, Fred and Ned (Johnson) and nieces Lydia, Sarah and Nancy. She was a graduate of the music department of Elmhurst College but passed up a career as a singer to raise a family. Morine and Jack enjoyed retirement in Door County, Wisc. She will be missed. Services and Interment are private. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Thomas Joseph Doud, 74
Thomas Joseph Doud, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 74.. Beloved husband of Marie Doud nee Smith for 33 years; loving father of Leanne Doud, Collin (Natalie) Doud and Michael Doud; grandfather of Shannon, William, Riley, Matt, Brayden, Gavin, Cameron, Thomas and Michael; dear son of the late Joseph and Helen Doud; brother of Mary Ellen (the late Robert) Pung, Maggie Doud and the late Barbara Giere, Katie Doud and Rosie Haviland; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Thomas was a social worker with the DuPage County Mental Health Department and the DuPage County Crisis Unit for over 30 years. Funeral Mass was held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Nellie A. Rozanski, 93
Nellie A. Rozanski, nee Mikniewicz, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 93. Loving mother of John (Susan) Rozanski, the late Robin Blessman and Cheryl Dietz, dear grandmother of Andrew and James Blessman, Sean and Eric Rozanski, Bonnie Dietz, great grandmother of Connor Blessman. Fond sister of the late Lillian (Anthony) Matchus. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at St. John the Apostle Church, 330 N. Westmore Ave, Villa Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Guild for the Blind in Chicago 65 E. Wacker Place, Chicago, IL 60601; or second-sense.org. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.
Madelyn Fredrick
Madelyn Fredrick, nee Dunne, passed away recently. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Cynthia (Michael) Grimes, Kimberly (Brian) Breen, dear grandmother of Daniel, Stephine Breen, Brian Sakwa, fond sister of Jeanne (The late Robert C. ) Fagan. Aunt of many. Service and interment private. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.
