HELMUT L. FISCHER
Born: December 25, 1941
Died: July 15, 2017
Visitation: Tuesday, July 17, 2017 at 10:00 am
St. Marcelline Church, 820 S. Springingsguth Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Mass: Begins at 11:00 am
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Helmut L. Fischer, a resident of Schaumburg for 48 years was born on December 25, 1941 in Germany to the late Ludwig and the late Elizabeth (nee Krause), and passed away on July 15, 2017 in Elk Grove Village.

Helmut was the loving husband of Mary (nee Funk); adoring father of Jeff, Karen (John) Gura and the late Robert; beloved grandfather of Michael and Ryan Gura; dear friend to many. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

Send Flowers

JEAN C. CHRISTIAN
Born: July 27, 1926
Died: July 13, 2017
Visitation: Monday, July 17, 2017 at 9:00 am
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Begins at 11:00 am
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Jean C. Christian (nee Wojtkiewicz), 90, a resident of Hoffman Estates for 55 years was born on July 27, 1926 in Chicago to the late Xavier and the late Mary (nee Stus), and passed away July 13, 2017 in Hoffman Estates.

Jean was the loving wife of the late Thomas and earlier in her life the late Frank Manor; adoring mother of Chris (Colleen) Manor, Laura (John) LaDuke, Lisa (Roman) Klujewski; beloved grandmother of Christopher (Sara), Joseph, Olivia, Julia and Kristen (Aaron); cherished great-grandmother of Ella and Lucy; fond sister of 11, she is survived by Wanda, Frances and preceded in death by Josephine, Emily, Estelle, Melvina, Xavier, Thaddeus, Casimir, Helen and Eugenia; dear aunt and cousin to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

Send Flowers

JEANETTE ALDRIDGE
Born: September 10, 1934
Died: July 6, 2017
Visitation: Tuesday, July 11, 2017
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Celebration of Life Service: Begins at 7:00 pm
Prayers: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 9:30 am
Interment: Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Elgin, IL

Jeanette Aldridge (nee Freeman), 82, a resident of Friendship Village for 4 years and longtime resident of Schaumburg was born on September 10, 1934 in Chicago to the late Howard and the late Marguerite (nee Chartier) and passed away peacefully on July 6, 2017 at her home in Friendship Village.

Jeanette was an avid Bingo and Bunco player and was a “die-hard” Blackhawks, Bulls and Cubs fan. She loved cooking and had many happy memories with her family around the kitchen table. She enjoyed working in her son’s medical office and made many wonderful friends there. Most of all she loved her children, grandkids and great-grandkids.
Jeanette was the loving mother of Joseph Mercola, Jean (Frank) Birner, Carol (Dennis) Coghlin, Janet (Ken) Selvig and James (Maria) Mercola; fond grandmother of Jackie (Kevin), Kevin, Patrick, Sarah, Jacob, Joshua, Alison and Amanda; proud great-grandmother of Owen and Kaitlyn; dear sister of the late Ernest and her late twin Gene; dear friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

Send Flowers

ANNELIESE EMMA SIEGERT
Born: February 6, 1935
Died: June 30, 2017

Anneliese Emma Siegert (nee Schroeder), 82, a resident of Roselle for 46 years and formerly from Chicago, was born on February 6, 1935 in Winsen/Luhe Germany, to the late Otto and the late Antonie (nee Hilmer) and passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017, at her home accompanied by her loving daughter and close family friend.

In the mid 1950’s she followed her soulmate Manfred “Mauli” Siegert to the U.S., settling in the Midwest and eventually working as a seamstress. Anneliese and Mauli spent 53 playful and loving years together until she was widowed in 2011. She was the adoring mother “mama” of Andrea; dear sister of Hans Werner Schroeder and Hanna Semat, both of Winsen/Luhe Germany; along with the late Otto Schroeder, Lisa Bartkowski and Waltraut Waldek of Winsen/Luhe Germany; and a dear friend to many others.

She was known for her playful nature, contagious laugh, her entertaining directness, passion for gardening and unwavering love of family. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Memorials may be made in Anneliese’s name to the Lewy body Dementia Association.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

JOHN EUGENE SEGRETI, JR.
Born: November 21, 1922
Died: July 4, 2017
Visitation: Friday, July 7, 2017 at 9:00 am
Celebration of Life Service: begins at 12:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Entombment: All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum, Des Plaines, IL

John Eugene Segreti, Jr., 94, a resident of Schaumburg for 47 years and formerly of Chicago was born on November 21, 1922 in Chicago to the late John, Sr. and the late Christine (nee DeRose), and passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017 in Hoffman Estates with his loving family by his side.

John was a proud US Army WWII veteran and was a “die hard” Cubs fan who lived long enough to see them finally win the World Series.

John was the adoring husband of 73 years to Santa (nee Musillami); loving father of Donald (Lucy) Segreti and Sandra Arvanitakis; fond grandfather of Jason (Deana) Segreti, Gregory (Melanie) Arvanitakis and Michelle (William) Hannah; proud great-grandfather of Stephanie and Sean Segreti, Timothy and Chloe Arvanitakis, and Gabriel and Caden Hannah; dear friend to many, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s name to the American Heart Association and click “Donate”.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

SUSAN G. ANDERSON
Born: July 10, 1951
Died: June 14, 2017
Memorial Service: Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:00 am
St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 E Anderson Drive, Palatine
Interment: Private

Susan “Sue” G. Anderson (Nee Malthe), 65, a resident of Schaumburg was born on July 10, 1951 in Chicago to the late Harvey and the late Dorothy (nee Korkowski). After a courageous nine month battle with Ovarian Cancer, in the early morning of June 14, 2017, with dignity and grace, Sue peacefully passed.

Sue loved knitting, reading, traveling and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Sue was the adoring wife of 10 years to Kenneth Kendzora and previously 28 years to the late Joseph; loving mother of Erika (Todd) Williams and David (Julie) Anderson; beloved grandmother of Aiden, Mason, Tristan and Colton; dear sister of Sharon (Jim) Timmer and the late Linda (John) Franz; aunt to several nieces and nephews and a special friend to many, she will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Purple Plunge.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

JOHN S. RUSSO
Born: October 16, 1941
Died: June 27, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, June 29, 2017
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 12:00 pm
at Michaels Funeral Home
Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL

John S. Russo, 75, a resident of Schaumburg was born on October 16, 1941 in Chicago to the late Sam and the late Emily (nee Masini), and passed away on June 27, 2017 in Schaumburg. John was a proud member of the American Legion for 15 years.

John was the adoring husband of Diana (nee Weisfuss); loving father of Michele (Cafferkey and John Russo; proud grandfather of Erin (Dan) Krasen, Kelly and Eddie; beloved brother of Richard (Debbie) and the late Robert (Irene); uncle and friend to many. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s name to Our Saviours United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

GERARD J. MARZANO
Born: July 21, 1942
Died: June 11, 2017
Visitation: Friday, June 16, 2017
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Memorial Mass: Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 11:00 am
St. Marcelline Church, 820 S. Springingsguth Road, Schaumburg
Inurnment: Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL

Gerard “Jerry” J. Marzano, 74, a resident of Schaumburg for 42 years and formerly of Edison Park was born on July 21, 1942 in Chicago to the late Francis and the late Bernice (nee Duffy) and passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017 at his home in Schaumburg with his loving family by his side.

Jerry was a life-long Cubs fan and enjoyed coaching his sons in baseball and basketball. He was an avid history buff and unbeatable at Trivial Pursuit. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 35 years.

Jerry was the adoring husband of 53 years to Maureen (nee Daly); loving father of Debra, Kevin (Lisa) and Ryan (Christy); fond grandfather of Declan, Kael and Quinn; dear brother of the late Robert; beloved nephew of the late Joseph (late Millie); friend to many, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Stroke Association and click “Donate”, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Rehabilitation Department or St. Marcelline Catholic Church and click “Donate Online”.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

MARLENE A. CULLEENEY
Born: February 7, 1932
Died: June 12, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, June 15, 2017
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Funeral Service: Friday, June 16, 2017
Prayers begin at 8:30 am at Michaels
Funeral Mass begins at 9:30 am
St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates
Entombment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Marlene A. Culleeney, (nee Paul), 85, a resident of Hoffman Estates for 60 years was born on February 7, 1932 in Berwyn, IL to the late Maurice and the late Veronica (nee Zilonis), and passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 in Elk Grove with her loving family by her side.

Marlene was the adoring wife of 65 years to Robert; loving mother of Maureen and Kathleen; dear sister of Elaine Vecera and Maurice Paul, Jr.; aunt to many nieces and nephews; dear friend, she will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence and click “Donate”.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

DOLORES PASTUCH
Born: May 26, 1930
Died: June 1, 2017
Visitation: Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:00 am
Christian Tabernacle Church, 100 S Park Street, Roselle
Celebration of Life Service: Begins at 11:00 am
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Dolores Pastuch was the only child born to the union of Magdalin and Michael Pastuch on May 26, 1930. She passed away peacefully June 1, 2017. She attended school in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Dolores later relocated to the Chicagoland area. She worked for Motorola for 26 years as a Team Leader. Her family and friends described her as loving, caring, active, strong, hardworking, goodhearted and smart. She enjoyed helping her family and delighted in babysitting her grandchildren. Dolores looked forward to dining out and shopping.

Left behind to cherish her memory are three children, Cheryl Boyd, Clyde Jr., and Pamela Wolley. Four grandchildren, Terrell, Clyde III and Natasha Wolley and Tamika Boyd. One great-granddaughter Violet Edley.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

Send Flowers

ANN HAWKE
Born: June 15, 1933
Died: June 6, 2017
Visitation: Friday, June 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Celebration of Life Service: Begins at 7:30 pm

Ann Hawke (nee Ternus), 83, a resident of Schaumburg for over 30 years was born on June 15, 1933 in Chicago to the late Arthur and the late Loretta (nee Hoyer), she passed away June 6, 2017 in Hoffman Estates.

She was the loving wife of 52 years to the late John Hawke; beloved mother of Steve Hawke ,Judy (Herman) Volkening, and Scott (Tammy) Hawke proud grandmother of Scott Jr. ( Vanessa) Hawke, Joshua Hawke, Kevin Link, and Amy (Joshua) Burton. Fond great-grandmother of Imogen, Ryder, Maddy, and Avah, and dear friend to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Ann’s name to American Cancer Society or Muscular Dystrophy Association.

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.

ALFRED S. MARGOL
Born: December 2, 1934
Died: May 30, 2017
Visitation: Saturday, June 3, 2017
9:00 am
Michaels Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Celebration of Life Service: Begins at 12:00 pm
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL

Alfred “Big Al” S. Margol, 82, of Arlington Heights for 23 years and formerly of Toledo, Ohio was born on December 2, 1934 in Youngstown, OH to the late Stanley and the late Helen (nee Osolenski), and passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017 in Arlington Heights. Alfred proudly served his country in the US Army for 3 years, stationed in Korea. He was a clinical psychologist practicing at the Toledo Mental Health Center in Toledo, OH.

Alfred was the adoring husband of 50 years to the late Elaine (nee Kenash); loving father of Elaine (Bobby) Panek and Renee (the late David) Cenan; dear “Poppy” to his precious granddaughters Isabella and Elizabeth Cenan; fond brother of Mildred Politsky, Natalie Simchick and the late Helen Reith; beloved uncle and friend to many. He loved his Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bulls, fine jazz and most of all his family. He will be deeply missed.

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

For information please call Michaels at 847-891-2900. We invite you to add a condolence for the family on our website or on the facebook post.