Albert “Al” Ashworth
Albert “Al” Wayne Ashworth of Elmhurst passed away recently. Beloved husband of Marguerite “Margie” Alice Ashworth nee Knapp; loving father of Cheryl (Martin) Olson and Albert William (Michelle) Ashworth; cherished grandfather of Erik Olson, Lisa (Richard) Varada, Tara Olson, Christopher (Cristina) Ashworth, Andrew Ashworth and David (Allie) Ashworth; proud great grandfather of Serenity Olson, Richard Varada Jr. and Amelie Olson; brother of the late Henry L. Ashworth and James Ashworth; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Al attended Morton East High School. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and retired after 27 years from the Union Pacific/Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He attended Grace Bible Church for over 40 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Ottillie “Dolly” Helwink, 100
Ottillie “Dolly” Helwink, nee Knicker, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 100. Devoted mother of Mary Louise (John) Orzehoskie, Janet (Clyde) Helwink and Joanne (Michael) Muzzey; loving grandmother of Marilyn, Patricia, Donna, Kim, Christopher, Laura and Tim; proud great grandmother of 12. Dolly was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was her mission to promote the 15 promises granted for those who pray the Rosary daily. She donated more than 80,000 prayer cards to churches throughout the country. Funeral Mass was held on Dec. 17, 2016 at Visitation Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Ala., 35210. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
David “Dave” Kucera, 74
David “Dave” Kucera, a 47-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Geraldine nee Kunce for 49 years; loving father of Timothy (Suzanne), Jeffery (Amylynn) and Karen (Mark) Michel; grandfather of Hannah, Trevor, Parker, Carson, Katie and Sarah; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dave was an Air Force Veteran and a 33 year part-time Elmhurst Police Officer. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd. Elmhurst on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016, from 3-8 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 22, Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Young Hearts for Life, c/o Kathy Altosino, 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 350, Oakbrook Terrace, 60181. Please write Elizabeth Grace Kunce Memorial Fund in the memo of the check. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
Grace M. Schoenfeld
Grace M. Schoenfeld nee Hurdlik formerly of Villa Park, passed away recently. Beloved wife of the late Leroy F., loving mother of Diane (Robert) Enger, Nancy Ludeks and the late Karen (Davis) Schoenfeld; dear grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 15; sister of Glenn (Becky) Hurdlik, Roger (Riet) Hurdlik, the late Charles, Richard, Leroy Hurdlik; aunt and great aunt of many. Funeral services were held on Saturday Dec 17, 2016, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.
