an 1 THE TIMES C-2 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 YOUR LIVES DEATH NOTICES Betz, Mary Lou (Hilton), 78, Union Township Bohnaker, William Durham, N.C. Capps, Gail 89, Whiting Chorazyczewski, Eugene, 45. Lowell Freyenberger, Irene, 83, Kouts Frigo, Frances T. (nee Borucki), 88, Dolton Garcia, Jose, 86, Chicago Jackson, Vincent, 26, Hammond McKee, James T. 80, Portage Mundinger, Donald 80, Valparaiso Nelson, James 45, Portage Pardek, Joseph 62, Dyer Ramirez, Adelfo, 73, Munster Reese.
Vera 82, Sauk Village Robinson, A.G., 90, Gary Shelhart, Clifford 70, Wheatfield Steele. Bernice, 82, Lake Village Stodola, James 65, Hammond Van Dusseldorp, Kathleen 98, Ross Township Ver Wey, Connie, 72, Monee Watson, Eugene 78, Ottawa Lake, Mich. Garcia, Jose, 86, of Chicago, passed away Aug. 20. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m.
today at Owens-Ruzich Funeral Home, Whiting. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment private. Jackson, Vincent, 26, of Hammond, passed away Aug.
17. Memorial service 11 a.m. today at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond. Ramirez, Adelfo, 73, of Munster, passed away Aug. 21.
Rendina Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Shelhart, Clifford 70, of Wheatfield, passed away Aug. 20. Jackson Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. Steele, Bernice, 82, of Lake Village, passed away Aug.
21. Sheets Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES It's not money title nor pedigree that make a person with a headline. We believe every person is worth a story. The Times would like to help you tell the story of your loved ones by publishing a free news tribute to help celebrate those who lived among us.
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BENTON FEB. 20, 1978 JULY 26, 2010 Lowell woman put others first BY CHARLES F. HABER Times Correspondent As a surgical technician, friend and mother, Heather Benton touched the lives of countless people. "My daughter Heather was a quiet, gentle person who always put others' needs before her own," said her mother, Judy Walters. Heather Benton, of Lowell, died suddenly July 26 at the age of 32.
In spite of her busy schedule, she always found time for her husband and their three small children. "She made sure to spend time with each of them and share in their individual interests and always made them feel special," her mother proudly said. For 13 years, she was part of the kidney and liver transplant team at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. "Heather loved her job with a passion," her IRENE FREYENBERGER KOUTS, IN Irene Freyenberger, 83, of Kouts passed away on Sunday August 22, 2010 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born on May 26, 1927 in LaCrosse, IN to Joseph and Anna (Martin) Good.
She was a graduate of LaCrosse High School. Irene was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church in Kouts. She was a loving, caring person who never had an enemy, loved the Lord and her family. On February 28, 1948 in Kouts she married Edward Freyenberger who preceded her in death in 2007. Irene is survived by two daughters: Cheryl (Harvy) Nix and Beverly (Nick) Moyer; three sons: Keith (Valerie) Freyenberger, Douglas (Ann) Freyenberger, and Todd (Heidi) Freyenberger all of Kouts; 15 grandchildren and nine great -grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David; two grandchildren: Shawn and David; four brothers and two sisters. After burial at Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery, a memorial service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM at Hopewell Mennonite Church, 805 N. Main Street, Kouts, IN 46347 with Pastor Joel Short officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from PM at the church. Memorial contributions be made to Hopewell Mennonite Church's Children Ministry.
KosankeFuneralHome.com FRANCES T. FRIGO DOLTON, IL Frances T. Frigo (nee Borucki), age 88 of Dolton, IL, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony A. Frigo; beloved mother of Anthony T.
Frigo, Thomas (Toni) Frigo and Susan (Amy Wishingrad) Clark; proud grandmother of Paul (Debbie) Frigo and Steve (Janet) Frigo; great grandmother of Ava and Georgia Frigo; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Visitation Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from p.m. Prayer service Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. from the Smits, Young -Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E.
162nd Street (Rt. South Holland, IL to St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 768 Lincoln Calumet City, IL 60409 for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL.
Mrs. Frigo was a volunteer at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island for 25 years and past president of the Pullman P.T.A. For further information, call (708) 333-7000 or: www.smitsfuneralhomes.com SMITS DE YOUNG VROEGH FUNERAL HOME Visit nwi.com to view daily obituaries, area death notices and in memoriams. Honor your loved ones It's not money, title or pedigree that make a person worth a headline.
We believe every person is worth a story. The Times would like to help you tell the story of your loved ones by publishing a free news tribute to help celebrate those who lived among us. If you would like to have a news tribute published, contact Robert Blaszkiewicz at (219) 852-4314 or (800) 837-3232, or via e-mail at She never wanted a job closer to Lowell because her co- -workers were like an extended family. "To know Heather was to know a best friend in every sense this term may be applied," said her best friend and co- worker, Lisa Angotti. With a chuckle, she said Benton knew her thoughts from just the slightest smirk or stare on her face.
"Heather was my colleague, my sister and my best friend." Benton's former colleagues will hold a benefit Sept. 10 in Chicago to start a college fund for her children. Benton's husband, Todd, said his wife taught him how to be a good parent. "She watched over our children like a mother bear," he proudly noted. Benton could sense all the potential pitfalls that kids encounter and did everything possible to prevent them, her husband said.
Walters said her daughter was a wonderful person and everyone will miss her terribly. Funeral services for Heather Benton were July 31, and she was interred at West Creek Cemetery in Lowell. Arrangements were handled by Sheets Funeral Home Cremation Services in Lowell. MARY LOU BETZ (NEE HILTON) UNION TOWNSHIP, IN Mary Lou (Hilton) Betz, 78, of Union Township, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at home with her family. She was born January 28, 1932 in Wheatfield the daughter of Norvin and Lucille (Stroup) Hil-, ton.
In 1960, she married Lyle Betz, who survives with their six children: Violetta (James) Wilson of Killens, AL, Richard (June) Stevenson Riverhead, NY. Sheila Wise of Peru, IN, Sharolyn (Mark) Stanton of Dix Hills, NY, Edward (Lynn) Betz of Brookston, IN and Ruth Betz at home and a very special friend, Lois Kimberling. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great -great granddaughter; two brothers and two sisters: Roscoe (Pat) Hilton of Demotte, IN, Gordon Hilton of Daliville, AL, Pam (Tom) Hershman of Medaryville, IN and Linda Maze of Nashville, TN. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Jean; a grandson, Donald Henke; sisters: Nellie Marsh and Joyce Ptacek; brother, Norvin (Bud) Hilton and her parents. Mary owned and operated "Mary Lou's Upholstery" for 15 years, worked at Maple Manor Crown Point and the Willows in Valparaiso.
She loved craft ing, sewing, her flowers and all her grandchildren. Visitation with family will be on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso. Funeral services be held at Moeller on Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Interment at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice of Porter County.
MoellerFuneralHome.com GAIL L. CAPPS "NAN" WHITING, IN Gail L. Capps, age 89 of Whiting, passed away at Colonial Nursing Home on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Ed Capps; and daughter, Judy Kammer. She is survived by her sons: Earl (Donna) Capps and Charlie (Pat) Capps; son-in-law, Jerry Kammer; brother, Ronnie (Nancy) Flanagan; sisters: Annabelle Cates and Donna Flanagan; grandchildren: Greg (Brenda) Capps, Sara (Chuck) Burrell, Jacque (Mike) Connors, Guy (Donna) Atchison, Kim Kammer, Kathy (Marty) Kazmierski, Karen (Mason) Spencer, Tracy (Ray) Sabol, Doug Capps, Heidi (Jimmy) Blackwell, Robin (Craig) Davis, and Sandy (Mark) Shebesh; and 26 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Schererville, IN 46375. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.
For information, please call (219) 365-9554. Dignity Share the legacy View and sign guestbooks, and share your memories of a special friend or loved one. Add music, text, your own voice, and photos to create a moving tribute online at nwi.com. WILLIAM CHARLES "BILL" BOHNAKER DURHAM. NC William Charles "Bill" Bohnaker passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 at his home in Durham, NC.
He was born September 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Wilmer C. and Madelyn L. Bohnaker, now of Milwaukee WI. He is survived by his sons: William P. "Bill" Bohnaker; wife, Angela of N.
Dartmouth, MA, and Daniel S. Bohnaker of Durham, NC; one sister, Roberta A. (Robert) Beller of Milwaukee, WI; and one brother, James P. (Mary) Bohnaker of Leesburg, VA; two grandchildren: Hannah and Benjamin Bohnaker of N. Dartmouth; and five nieces and nephews many cousins.
Bill was raised as a "Hoosier" in Griffith, IN, participating in baseball, basketball and swimming and was a graduate of Purdue University. As a youngster, Bill and his family lived in Europe, where his father was stationed in the Army. Time spent in Trieste, Italy, where he studied Italian, and Verdun, France, gave him many abiding memories. At Purdue, he majored in systems analysis and minored in computer programming. He embarked on a career in these specialties which included positions at NIPSCO, Pan-American World Airways, Celanese Corporation and freelancing.
In the late 1960's, he worked on the Apollo space program's manned lunar landing mission while living in Florida, and felt privileged to be a part of that skilled and dedicated team. He was an avid fisherman, baseball fan and lover of dogs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or the World Wildlife Fund. A memorial service will be held in Milwaukee, WI. EUGENE CHORAZYCZEWSKI "GENE" LOWELL, IN Eugene Chorazyczewski, age 45 of Lowell, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Leisa; two sons: Matt and Ben Dandino; two daughters: Mallory Dandino and Emily Chorazyczewski, all at home; in-laws: Dr. Robert (Linda) Moore of Sarasota, FL; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lowell American Legion Post 108 E. Commercial Ave.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday at the Legion Hall from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. Gene was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a correctional officer for the Indiana State Prison, Michigan City. Sheets Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 604 E.
Commercial Lowell, IN 46356 in charge of arrangements. www.sheetsfuneral.com Personalize any Obituary, Card of Thanks or In Memoriam TO PLACE A CARD OF THANKS Call (219) 227-6774 JAMES T. McKEE, SR. PORTAGE, IN James T. McKee, age 80 of Portage, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Marie (nee Moser) McKee; six children: Debbie (J.J.) Satka, Beth McKee, James "Tom" (Marlene) McKee Bruce (Tami) McKee, Mark (Kristen) McKee, and Tina (John) Gibson; proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. James was the oldest son of James T. McKee and Audrey Viola (nee Jones) McKee. He was preceded in death by parents: brothers: Carl, Clarence, and Walter; and sister, Eleanor. James was a member of Crossroads Family Church, Portage.
He surrendered his life to Jesus Christ at age 28 and was a lifetime student of the Bible. He was licensed to preach the gospel and traveled with his wife to foreign lands on many missionary trips. James was a respected Bible teacher and church board member. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, trained in heavy artillery and served in Germany during the Korean War.
James was a retired steel hauler with Gary Transfer and Sims Motor Transport. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and restoring old tractors. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Road, Portage on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010 DIRECTLY at Crossroads Family Church, 2380 Willowcreek Road, Portage with Pastor Mike Bean officiating.
There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to World Missions Alliance. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com DONALD C. MUNDINGER VALPARAISO, IN Donald Charles Mundinger, 80, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at home. He was born September 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL to George and Bertha (Trelkenburg) Mundinger.
He received his BA in Education from Concordia University, River Forest, MA in Political Science from Northwestern, PhD from Washington University, and completed post -doctoral work at the University of Michigan and Cambridge, England. Dr. Mundinger served Valparaiso University from 1958 to 1973 as Professor of Political Science, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Vice- President of Academic Affairs. He then joined Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL as President, retiring in 1993. On June 17, 1951 in Chicago he married June Grubbe, who survives, along with two children: Debra (Stephen) Strasburg of Ann Arbor, MI and Donald William (Carol Holdt) Mundinger of Portland, OR; one brother, George Mundinger of Kansas City, KS; and three grandchildren: Andrew, James, and Rebecca Strasburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Mary Mundinger. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 25 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 N. Monticello Park Drive, Valparaiso, with the Rev. Stephen Bongard officiating. Burial will follow at Bethania Cemetery in Justice, IL.
Visitation will be Wednesday morning at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. moellerfuneralhome.com JAMES B. NELSON PORTAGE, IN James Barton Nelson, age 45, of Portage, IN passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Valparaiso, IN. He was born December 25, 1964 in Fort Gordon, GA.
He was married to Marilyn (Grasham) Nelson, who survives of Portage, IN. James is also survived by his father, Melvin Nelson of Gary, IN; mother, Holly (Jerry) Mills of Decatur, IL; son, Aaron Nelson of Portage, IN; step-children: Crissy (Lloyd) Miller of Middletown, IN and Mark A. (Cathy) Garzella of Portage, IN; grandfather, Serge Nelson; brothers: Paul Mills and Scott Mills; stepbrother, Don (Lisa) Mills; sister, Tracy Shactay; step-sister, Donna Mills; and step grandchildren: Bryce, Ashlyn, Jaxson, Destiny, Skye, Nikolaus and Samantha. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Elvera Nelson. James was an area resident since 1965.
He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved sports of any kind. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Edmonds Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Portage, IN with Carl Dorsey Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Heritage Cemetery, Portage, IN.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. www.EE-FH.com VERA E. REESE (NEE YOUNG) SAUK VILLAGE, IL Vera E. Reese, age 82 of Sauk Village, IL passed away August 22, 2010.
Beloved wife of the late Carl Reese. Loving mother of Thomas (Gladys) Reese, Carl R. (Vikki) Reese, Kenna (Ralph) Bellis, Kenneth R. (Marlene) Reese, and Carla (Michael) Thorne. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and late granddaughter, Brenda.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 402 Longwood Chicago Heights, IL. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to VITAS Hospice or American Cancer Society. Info: (708) 755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com A.G. ROBINSON GARY, IN A.G. Robinson, age 90, of Gary, IN passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Methodist Hospital Gary, IN. He leaves to celebrate his life: daughter, Gloria Sanders; grandson, Corey (Tanya) Williamson; granddaughters: Alicia (Michael) Lucas and LuShana (Jonathan) Eldridge; 10 great grandchildren; one great -great granddaughter; special nephew, Robert Gholston; and a host of other relatives friends.
Preceded in death by wife, Minnie Mae Robinson; son, A.G., sister, Puritte Weaver; brother, O.W. Robinson; and great grandson, Anthony Lucas. Visitation Tuesday, August 25, 2010 from PM at the Divinity Funeral Home, 3831 Main St. East Chicago, IN. Family Hour PM at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3924 Kennedy East Chicago, IN.
Funeral service Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM at New Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. T. Brian Hill officiating. Burial Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
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