RITA MAE MADAY
Died: June 6, 2019
Funeral Service: June 12, 2019
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Rita Mae Maday (nee Perry), 94, of Bartlett, Illinois entered heavenly rest June 6th, 2019. Born in Ionia, New York, she was the wife of the late Stephen Richard Maday Sr. for 50+ years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and children, having been a foster mother to over 100 children over 20 years.

Mother of Mark Thomas, Barbara(James)Beck, and Melissa(John)Sheldon, the late James Alan, the late Stephen Richard Jr. and the late Eileen Frances. She had 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

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FREDERICK W. BORNKAMP
Born: May 2, 1943
Died: June 8, 2019
Service of Remembrance: to be held at a later date
Interment: Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa, NJ

Frederick (Fred) W. Bornkamp, born May 2, 1943, age 76, a longtime Rockford resident, passed away Saturday June 8, 2019, at Lexington of Schaumburg. Fred grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Hawthorn High School in 1961. He went on to attend Aurora (College) University in Aurora, IL, for undergraduate studies and received his Master’s Degree in Education from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. Fred began his career as a baseball and soccer coach at Aurora University before moving to the Stateline to teach and coach at Rockford (College) University. After a successful tenure with the “Regents,” Fred transitioned to the private sector and began working in Human Resources at Sundstrand (United Technologies) where he was employed for twenty years.

In retirement, Fred was instrumental in organizing his high school reunions as well as the AU Class of ’65 forty-fifth class reunion. He loved eating dinner at Lino’s, golfing at Sandy Hollow, and picking apples in the fall at Edward’s Orchard.

Gifted athlete, coach, umpire, AYSO Commissioner, Guilford High School Booster Club President – Fred spent many hours on both sides of the ball. It was his life’s passion.

He is survived by Joyce (Thompson) Bornkamp. Daughters: Suzanne (Ryan) McCoy and Amy Bornkamp. Son: Joel (Steffanie) Bornkamp. Grandchildren: Jack, Nick, and Luke McCoy. Mother: Anna Bornkamp. He was preceded in death by his father Frederick Bornkamp and his brother Bruce Bornkamp.

Fred’s family would like to thank the staff of Morningstar Village, Westbrook Senior Living, Lexington of Schaumburg, and Lexington Hospice for the compassion and care he received.

Memorial donations may be made to Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL, 60506 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601.

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SALLY M. EJMA
Born: June 29, 1931
Died: June 6, 2019
Visitation: Monday, June 10, 2019
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:15 am at Michaels
Mass begins at 10:00 am at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Sally M. Ejma (nee Kulesza), 87, a resident of Schaumburg, was born on June 29, 1931 in Chicago to the late Pater and the late Mary and passed away on June 6, 2019 in Schaumburg.

Sally was the loving mother of the late Leonard, Ken, Joy Miklas and Marilyn (Ed) May; proud grandmother of Leonard (Susan), Lisa (Tony) Lin, Melanie and Lauren May; great-grandmother of 4; dear friend and neighbor to many. She is preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Monica, Mabel, Phyllis, Chester, Vilma, Olga, Renetta and Ralph. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

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MARY L. WILLHOIT
Born: March 31, 1925
Died: May 28, 2019
Visitation: Monday, June 3, 2019
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:15 am at Michaels
Mass begins at 10:00 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL

Mary L. Willhoit (nee Martin), 94, a resident of Friendship Village and formerly of Elk Grove Village was born on March 31, 1925 in Chicago to Hugh and Cecilia (nee Toale), and passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019 in Schaumburg.

Adoring wife of 68 years to the late Elmer; loving mother of Alan (Nancy), Thomas (Cheryl), James (Janine), Nancy Fessenden and Susan (Tim) Beyer; fond grandmother of 15; proud great grandmother of 15; beloved eldest sister of 7, dear aunt and friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, and click “Donate”.

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GLADYS C. LAWRENCE
Born: December 25, 1926
Died: May 26, 2019
Visitation: Wednesday, May 29, 2019
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Thursday, May 30, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:45 am at Michaels
Mass begins at 10:30 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL

Gladys “Carol” C. Lawrence (nee Britt), 92, a resident of Schaumburg for 25 years and formerly of Chicago was born on December 25, 1926 in Winter Garden, FL to Joseph and Josephine (nee Sheppard), and passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 in Schaumburg.

Adoring wife of 52 years to the late James; loving mother of Linda (David) Wcislo, the late Kathleen and the late Ronald (Patricia); fond grandmother of Amanda (Thomas) Bolan, Richard (Christina), Amy and Matthew; proud great grandmother of Jacob, Liam, Kathleen, Sophie and Mason; dear sister of the late Theodore Britt; beloved aunt and dear friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carol’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and click “Donate”.

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HILDEGARD LIETZO
Died: May 18, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Friday, May 24, 2019
10:00 am
Funeral Mass: Begins at 11:00 am
St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Entombment: Immediately following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL

Hildegard Lietzo, 90, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Niles, Illinois and Cape Coral, Florida died on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres with her niece, Diane, by her side.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Lietzo, who was the love of her life. Loving daughter of the late Maria and Martin Schwarz; dear twin sister of Anna Tegtmeier; proud Aunt of Anna’s children, Shari, Jim (Laura), Gail (Tom), Diane and Tim; devoted and loving cousin of Harold and Diane, their children and grandchildren; caring Aunt to her many great nieces and nephews and wonderful, kind and caring friend to all those she had met throughout her life.

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PAUL J. WAGNER
Born: December 21, 1964
Died: May 15, 2019
Memorial Visitation: Sunday, May 19, 2019
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Paul J. Wagner, 54, a resident of Schaumburg was born on December 21, 1964 in Skokie to Charles and Diana (nee Dreksler), and passed away on May 15, 2019 in Schaumburg.

Paul was the loving father of Jordan and Lauren; adoring brother of Edward and John; beloved uncle of Alexia Wagner and Breyden Shell; dear friend to many especially Danielle Wagner. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

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ROBERT J. GJERTVIK
Born: September 3, 1943
Died: May 14, 2019
Visitation: Thursday, May 16, 2019
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebration of Life Service: Begins at 7:30 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Friday, May 17, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:00 am at Michaels
Interment and Committal Service: Immediately following at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Northlake, IL

Robert J. Gjertvik, 75, a resident of Hanover Park since 1972 and formerly of Chicago was born on September 3, 1943 in Chicago to Arthur and Josephine (nee Olsen) he passed away peacefully May 14, 2019 in Bartlett. Bob was a proud US Army Veteran serving as a Private 1st Class stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War. He was an avid golfer and bowler.

He was the adoring husband of 52 years to Christina (nee Tamburrino); loving father of Carolyn (Christopher) Cesarz and Janet (Mark) Werner; fond grandfather of Andrew, Ryan and Joshua Cesarz and Juliana and Nathan Werner; dear friend, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Memorials in Bob’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association and click “Donate”.

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HENRY P. SWIATEK
Died: May 4, 2019
Visitation: Thursday, May 9, 2019
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Funeral Service: Friday, May 10, 2019
Prayers begin at 9:15 am
Mass begins at 10:00 am
St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates
Interment: St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL

Henry P. Swiatek, 97, of Schaumburg passed away peacefully May 4, 2019, at home with his loving family by his side. Henry was a proud WWII Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Adoring husband of 70 years to Dorothy (nee Jeczala); loving father of Dennis (Joyce) and Sandra (William) Norman; fond grandfather of Jeffrey (Jandaira) Norman and Michael D. (Lauren) Norman; proud great grandfather of Michael H. Norman; dear brother of the late Harry and the late Marian Stevens; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Henry’s name to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and click “Donate”.

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ROBERT JOHN BASQUIN
Born: October 10, 1938
Died: May 2, 2019
Visitation: Friday, May 10, 2019
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Robert John Basquin, a long time resident of Schaumburg, was born on October 10, 1938 to Gerald and Viola (nee Kruse) and passed away on May 2, 2019 in Elk Grove Village.

Robert was married to his loving wife of 39 years, the late Angelika Basquin. Robert has three children, Andrea Basquin, the late Candace (Ted) Wierbowski, and Noel Basquin. Robert has three loving granddaughters, Brittany (Joe) Klem, Ashley (Kevin) Moran, and Alicia Wierbowski.

Robert spent his life working for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Chicago Park District. He was a proud United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, and watching the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears play.

Robert is preceded in his death by his parents, his wife Angelika, his brother David Basquin, daughter Candace, and infant granddaughter Sofie Wierbowski.

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JANINA GAMBAL
Born: May 12, 1927
Died: May 3, 2019
Visitation: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
9:45 am at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral located at 835 North Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
Mass: Begins at 10:30 am
Burial: Immediately following at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Mrs. Janina Gambal, age 92, peacefully passed away Friday morning, May 3, 2019, at her home in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. She was born on May 12, 1927 in Losie, Poland. She spent her life in Losie growing up and later raising her three children in Karpacz, Poland. She immigrated to the United States in 1981 where she remained until her passing.

Janina was the wife of the late Jan Gambal. Devoted mother to Ann Byskosh (Steve Byskosh), Danuta Gambal, and the late Jerzy Gambal (Jolanta Gambal). She was a proud and very dedicated grandmother to Joanna Shostachuk, Peter Byskosh, Paul Gambal, and Anna Gambal. She was also a wonderful great-grandmother to Sofia Shostachuk, Andrew Shostachuk, Aiden Gambal, Ellie Gambal, Skyler McRae, and Lily McRae.

Janina was a loving, genuine, and hard-working woman, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her kind nature, love of family, dedication to God, support of her Ukrainian and American roots, passion for Wheel of Fortune, and her amazing cooking. She always welcomed visitors and had plenty of tasty food to share.
Janina, her wisdom, patience, and unconditional love, will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

“For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven; a time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is wanted.” It was Janina’s time. Knowing her, she would want us to remember that people are plucked from this earth, new seeds are planted, and new flowers are forever blossoming.”

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CARLOS ROBERT MENDEZ
Born: June 9, 1924
Died: April 20, 2019
Visitation: Friday, April 26, 2019
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 27, 2019
Prayers begin at 11:30 am at Michaels
Mass begins at 12:15 pm at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Burial: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Carlos Robert Mendez was born on June 9, 1924 and passed away in Schaumburg, IL on April 20, 2019.

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