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Obituaries for July 10-15, 2024Free Access


Catherine A. Arnoux

of Des Plaines

Catherine A. Arnoux, 65, died on June 18. She is survived by her daughter Nicole Dittmer and her husband, three siblings, her nieces and nephews, and three grandchildren. G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines, handled arrangements.

 Dale Albert Berg

of Arlington Heights

 Dale Albert Berg, 74, died on June 27. He was a professional financial consultant and Arlington Heights American Legion Merle Guild Post 208 commander. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion, Arlington Heights Veterans of Foreign War Post 981, and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311. Berg is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, a sister, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon. Funeral arrangements were provided by Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Heights.

Karl Gregory Courtney

of Des Plaines

 Karl Gregory Courtney, 67, died on June 29. He was the husband of Jean for 41 years, father of two, son of Mary, and the late Cecil Courtney and a brother. G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines, handled arrangements.

Raymond Dumalski, Jr.

of Park Ridge

Raymond Dumalski, Jr., 83, died on June 21. After working part-time for WGN, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves in 1962. He was trained at San Antonio Army Hospital as a combat medic, serving at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, taking care of wounded Vietnam vets as they came home from the war. He was the husband of Sandra and father of the late Ardis. Funeral arrangements were provided by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Park Ridge.

Christine M. Eichler

of Mount Prospect

Christine M. Eichler, 74, died on June 17. She was a daughter, cousin, and friend to many. Eichler was a devoted reading teacher. She enjoyed her trips to Disney World. Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mount Prospect, handled arrangements.

Bob Fillmore

of Elk Grove Village

Bob Fillmore, 62, died on June 13. He is survived by his wife, Amy, three children and their spouses, two sisters, sisters-in-laws, nephews and nieces, and great-nephews and nieces. His career was in the tire and automotive business. Funeral arrangements were provided by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village.

Gerald Goldman

formerly of Glenview

Gerald Goldman, 87, an Army veteran who served during the post-Korean era, died recently. He was an executive in the auto leasing business for 50 years. He was the husband of Sherry, father of four, grandfather and great-grandfather, son and a brother-in-law. Goldman Funeral Group, Buffalo Grove, handled arrangements.

Doris C. Harvel

of Des Plaines

Doris C. Harvel, 89, formerly of Wheeling, died on June 27. She was the wife of the late Gene, mother of five, stepmother of three, grandmother of 18, step-grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 18, and step-great-grandmother of 11. She was a long-time member of St. Mary Church in Des Plaines and a member of the Des Plaines Elks Club. Funeral arrangements were provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Des Plaines.

Dee Huvaere

of Niles

Dee Huvaere, 89, died on June 30. She was the wife of the late Donald, mother of two, mother-in-law, grandmother of three, great-grandmother of three, and a sister. N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, Glenview, handled arrangements.

Eric Jonland

of Arlington Heights

Eric Jonland, 65, died on June 17. He graduated from Maine South High School in 1977. He was a long-time employee of Gunzo’s Sports Center. Jonland is survived by his daughter, granddaughter, three brothers and their wives, and three nieces. Funeral arrangements were provided by Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, Franklin Park.

James Robert Kuhr

of Mount Prospect

James Robert Kuhr, 82, died on June 30. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a 35-year Combined Insurance employee. He is survived by his wife, Marie, a son and daughter, and five grandchildren. Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Heights, handled arrangements.

Joseph Angel Ramirez

of Wheeling

Joseph Angel Ramirez, 68, died on July 1. He was the father of two, grandfather of four, brother, uncle, and cousin. Ramirez loved estate sales, thrift shops, the Three Stooges and “The First 48.” He put his pride and energy into his 30-year-old business, Ramirez Compost. Funeral arrangements were provided by Kolssak Funeral Home, Wheeling.

Rev. Lawrence F. Springer

of Niles

Rev. Lawrence F. Springer, 90, died on June 28. He was a priest for 75 years and a retired senior priest and former associate at St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines for 25 years. Springer had seven other assignments in parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago, including St. John Brebeuf in Niles. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles, handled arrangements.

Helen R. Will

of Mount Prospect

Helen R. Will, 92, died on June 14. She was the wife of Albert, mother of two, sister, grandmother of six, and aunt. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, card games, making cookies, and jello molds. Funeral arrangements were provided by Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mount Prospect.

 Gary D. Winkle

of Mount Prospect

 Gary D. Winkle, 75, died on June 21. Winkle owned Northwest Suburban Patrol and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sister, Connie Fugett, and Glen Winkle. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Kenny. Friedrichs Funeral Home, Mount Prospect, handled arrangements.

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