STEVE ALBUE
Steve Albue, age 61, of Hanover Park, passed away on March 17, 2023.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, March 31, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 4 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
JOHN NIPPERT
John “Roy” Nippert, age 79, of LaSalle, Illinois, died March 19, 2023.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 25, at Brust Funeral Home. Interment followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.
JUSTIN SUSZEK
Justin “Lefty” Suszek, age 90 of Lombard, formerly of Norridge, passed away on March 21, 2023 – on his 70th wedding anniversary – surrounded by his family.
Lefty was the dear husband of 61 years to the late Dorothy, née Kriss. Loving dad to Laurel (Lee) Lesch of Antioch, Jeff (Jackie) Suszek of Lombard, and Linda (Ron) Paganucci of Lombard. Dearest Papa to Brianne (Tony) Turano of Lake Zurich, Brandon (Katie) Lesch of Barrington, Derek Suszek of Lombard, Brad (Serra) Suszek of St. Charles, Lindsey Paganucci of Chicago, Kayla Suszek of Wisconsin, Brittany Paganucci of Lombard. Great grandfather to Gianna Turano, Isabella Turano, Landon Suszek, and Ayla Suszek. Friend and relative to many.
Lefty made the most of his time at Sunrise. He volunteered daily while living there. He would show new residents around the building and talk to them about Sunrise. His family joked he was the ‘Mayor of Sunrise,’ often getting stopped in the hallway to chat with employees and fellow residents during his many years there.
Lefty was an avid fisherman. He would fish anywhere there was water. He would fish locally with his family and on vacations as well. He loved to go bowling and golf. He coached his own kids when they were young and attended many of his grandkids sporting events. He loved his family dearly, enjoying time spent with them. He was a fixture at their sporting events, graduations, and school functions.
Lefty was an avid Chicago sports fan, who told his grandchildren he would routinely skip school to attend Chicago Blackhawks or Cubs games – when tickets were less than $1.50. He often reminisced about the many major wins he was lucky to see – including the ’85 Bears, Michael Jordan’s double three-peat, multiple Blackhawks Stanley Cup celebrations, and of course the Cubs’ World Series win.
Lefty was happiest enjoying time with his family, with a Chicago team playing on the radio or TV.
Join us in celebrating him as we would want to be celebrated – not in formal mourning attire but in your favorite sports team jacket, jerseys, and athletic wear.
A Prayer Service and Military Honors were held March 26 at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Later interment at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to a donation to the GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/845e1d42.
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Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.
ANDREI SZOLLOSI
Andrei Szollosi, age 73, of Lombard, passed away March 22, 2023, at Lutheran General Hospital.
A Prayer Service was held Friday, March 24, 2023, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment was held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.
LEONA WUNDER
Leona Wunder suddenly passed away at Central DuPage Hospital on March 19, 2023, at the age of 98.
Born on January 17, 1925, to Joseph and Mary Gallant in Rosaireville, New Brunswick, Canada, she was raised in a faithful Catholic family as the eldest of seven children; four sisters and three brothers. Leona was a lively, cheerful person of faith and hope who gave a life of devoted service to her God, husband, and family.
An excellent cook, hostess, and homemaker with great attention to detail, Leona tirelessly put others first and never complained. Charismatic and friendly to all, she was extremely dedicated to her husband, children, and grandchildren that shared her spirit of compassion and faith.
Leona was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Lorri Ann Wunder and her siblings Raymond Gallant, Lorraine Drew, and Armand Gallant. She is survived by her loving husband Dean Wunder of 65 years, whom she met in Montreal, Canada; son Steven Wunder (spouse Jana); grandchildren: Evan, Aleah, and Derek Wunder (spouse Lauren); sisters Aline Drew (spouse Dick) and Doris Malliet; and brother Leo Gallant (spouse Ann Marie); sister-in-law Dorena Gallant; and brother-in-law Ray Drew. With unending gratitude, she is eternally loved and missed.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, March 31, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard. The Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery in Winfield.
Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.
