EDWARD LEGARE
Edward John LeGare, age 57, of Woodridge, formerly of Villa Park. Father of David and Matthew LeGare; Cherished fourteenth child of the late Edward and the late Helen LeGare; beloved brother of Aileen (the late George) Demakos, Nancy (Richard) Kalina, Terese (the late Earl) Goodson, Helen Reich, Owen (the late Sharon Dugdale), Neil, Anthony (Kathy), Noreen LeGare (James Dean), Robert (Teresa), Joseph, Paul (Dawn), Michael (Debbie), and the late Mary, the late Thomas, and the late Denise. Uncle and cousin to many.
Memorial Visitation Thursday, July 8, 2021, 2-6 p.m. at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, with words of remembrance at 6 p.m. Interment private. Funeral info 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.
JUDITH C. KAMRADT
Judith C. Kamradt, 79, longtime resident of Lombard for 47 years, passed away suddenly on June 28, 2021.
Judy was the loving wife of the late Ralph; beloved mother of Carolynne (Ron) Struebing, Kelly (Kurt) Ostrowski, Michael Kamradt and Jacqueline Kamradt; proud (so very proud!) Nana to Brett, Dana, Kara and Brooke Struebing, Kyla and Keri Ostrowski, and Caitlin, Haley and Connor Kamradt; dear sister of the late Ed (late Nancy) Ryan, the late Marianne (late Bill) Hall and John (Sue) Ryan.
Judy worked as a registered nurse in many area hospitals throughout her life. She was Aunt Judy to many nieces and nephews as well as “Aunt Judy” to many others. Judy enjoyed helping as many people as she could with anything they needed.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the American Heart Association is appreciated.
A Memorial is planned for both Ralph and Judy Kamradt on Saturday July 31, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 with a Memorial Gathering from 9 a.m. until time of the Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard.
Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for more information.
JOHN C. ORLOWSKI
John “Jack” Charles Orlowski, Sr., 87, passed peacefully on June 27, 2021, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Jack was born on March 10, 1934, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Stan and Mae Orlowski. Jack married his soulmate and best friend Joan Meekma on August 8, 1953, and they were blessed with eight children. Jack had his own business in enamel painting in Racine and then moved to Lombard, where he managed Kote Rite and then was plant manager of Sun Chemical in Northlake.
Jack lived life large and was known for his love of his family, the Green Bay Packers, and fishing. He was also well known for his storytelling and his grand adventures including fishing in Canada, tailgating, playing cribbage, an occasional “Jack” and hundreds of other escapades. He loved to gather family friends, colleagues, and neighbors at his homes in Lombard and Keshena, Wisconsin.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Stan and Mae Orlowski and in-laws, Harry and Ann Meekma, as well as his beloved son, James. Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan as well as his children; John C. Orlowski, Jr, Dr. Janis (Bill McNulty) Orlowski, Dana Orlowski, Jeff (Barb Nelson) Orlowski, Juliann (Brett Theissing) Giannini, Jeanne (Dr. Tom) Smith, Judith (Tony) Wrenn and Joseph Orlowski. Grandchildren; Connor (Alison Burke) McNulty, Chase (Devin) Orlowski, Jason, Jessica, and Jeremy Douglas, Nicholas (Katie) Giannini, Ashley (Ryan) Prickette, Amanda (Bryan) Olesiak, Lauren (Mike) Rose, Samantha (Charles) Ging, Natalie (Eric Johnson) Smith, Rebecca (Paul Costagli) Smith, Madeline (John) Russo, Michael (Mayra) Smith-Coronado, Tyler (Inna) Wrenn and Haley (Stan Bukowski) Wrenn. He is also survived by 15 great- grandchildren with two more expected soon. As well as his sister, Sally (Don) Reiter, sister-in-law Judith Adamson and many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and those friends he collected throughout his long life.
The family wishes to thank St. Vincent’s Hospital staff and the staff at Woodside Lutheran Home, especially the Mulberry team.
A mass of celebration will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena, Wisconsin, on August 7, 2021, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in Barrett’s Hall. The family requests in lieu of flowers a donation to the John C. Orlowski, S. Memorial Fund at 57 E Delaware Place #4101, Chicago, IL 60611
Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos may be shared with Jack’s family on his tribute page at www.lyndahl.
RUTH V. SCHWARTZ
Ruth V. Schwartz, nee Roman, age 89, of Naperville, formerly of Lombard, passed away peacefully July 1, 2021.
Ruth was the loving wife of the late Philip N.; beloved mother of Barbara (William) Coe, the late Mariruth and Phil (Tracy Nemecek); cherished grandmother of Martha (Walila Paiva) Coe, Robert Coe, Maya and Calla Schwartz; caring great-grandmother of William Paiva; and dear aunt of John, Alan and Steve Roman.
Ruth had been a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church in Lombard and St. Irene Parish in Warrenville.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, July 3, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Irene Catholic Church in Warrenville. Interment followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.
Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094.
