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Emma Gurka, nee Cook, age 96, of Lombard

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EMMA GURKA, nee Cook, age 96, of Lombard, died April 29 at Lexington Healthcare, Lombard, Illinois.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, from 3 to 9 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 3 at 10 AM at Brust Funeral Home.
Interment will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, Illinois.

Mrs. Gurka is survived by her son, Robert (Mary) of Lombard; her daughter-in-law, Helen (Tim) Tipton of Florida; three (3) grandchildren, Heather (Brian) Gondek of Mundelein, Michael of Florida, Amy Gurka of Chicago; and two (2) great-grandchildren, Soren and Anakin.
Mrs. Gurka is preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Albert; her grandson, John Gurka; and 6 brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Gurka was born in Evanston and was a resident of Lexington in Lombard for 20 years. She was formerly of the Harwood Heights neighborhood in Chicago, and then Schaumburg. Mrs. Gurka had worked for Irving Park Cemetery years ago. During World War II she helped build planes for Douglas Aircraft Company. Mrs. Gurka was a baker, crafter, and gardener.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 1801 South Meyers, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 or St. John’s Ev Lutheran Church, 215 South Lincoln, Lombard, Illinois 60148 would be appreciated.

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Dolores Lulinski-Dybalsi, M.D., age 87, of Lombard

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DOLORES LULINSKI-DYBALSKI, M.D., age 87, of Lombard, died April 19 at Beacon Hill Health Care, Lombard, Illinois.

Services were private at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.

Dr. Lulinski-Dybalski is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack N.; two sons, Jack (Catherine) of Littleton, Colorado, and David (Deborah) of LaGrange Park; her daughter, Susan of Denver; two grandchildren, David and Danielle; her brother, Sylvester (Phyllis) Lulinski; and her dearest niece, Darice.

Dr. Lulinski-Dybalski was the first elected president of a 252 member medical staff at Little Company of Mary Hospital, as well as the first woman to be named staff president. She was in professional practice for 60 years.

Memorials to Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 West 95th Street, Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 in her memory would be appreciated.

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Lena L. Reid, age 98, of Lombard, died April 23 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, from 3PM to 8 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. Lombard. Interment will be at Colonial Cemetery, Independence La. Lena is survived by a daughter, Susan (John) Helton; a son, Norman (Dona); 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reid loved to clean everything. She was an avid sewer. She raised her three brothers as well as many more. She was employed by National T. for 22 years. Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com.

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View Full Notice → Lena L. Reid, age 98, of Lombard, died April 23 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, from 3PM to 8 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. Lombard. Interment will be at Colonial Cemetery, Independence La. Lena is survived by a daughter, Susan (John) Helton; a son, Norman (Dona); 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reid loved to clean everything. She was an avid sewer. She raised her three brothers as well as many more. She was employed by National T. for 22 years. Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Beverly Halvorsen, nee Parison, age 89, 62 years of Lombard.

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Beverly Halvorsen, nee Parison, age 89, 62 years of Lombard.
Visitation will be Friday, 4 to 8 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard. Funeral Service will be Saturday 10:30 AM at Brust Funeral Home. Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery.
Mrs. Halvorsen is survived by her husband, Carl, of 69 years; two daughters, Carolyn Redmon of Lombard and Lorie (Terry) McAnarney of Springfield; two sons, Roger (Diane) of Glendale Heights and Alan of Chicago; ten grandchildren, Lisa (Jim) DuBovik, Teresa (Carmen) Sammauro, David (Vickie) Redmon, Stacy (Brian) Camron, Christopher, Jennifer (Dan) McHugh, Benjamin, Eric VanValkenburg, Rachael VanValkenburg, Mark VanValkenburg; and eleven great-grandchildren, Jessie, Jacob, Megan, Trevor, Taylor, Rylie, Anna, Connor, Tyler,Max, Zac and Michael.
Mrs. Halvorsen is preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Redmon Sr., two sisters and one brother.
Mrs. Halvorsen was a longtime member of St. John the Apostle Church in Villa Park.
For more info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

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Lena L. Reid, age 98, of Lombard,

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Lena L. Reid, age 98, of Lombard, died April 23 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, from 3PM to 8 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. Lombard.
Interment will be at Colonial Cemetery, Independence La.
Lena is survived by a daughter, Susan (John) Helton; a son, Norman (Dona); 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Reid loved to clean everything. She was an avid sewer. She raised her three brothers as well as many more. She was employed by National T. for 22 years.
Call 630-629-0094 or visit www.brustfuneralhome.com.

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MARY T. SHANAHAN nee Heneghan, age 94 of Lombard, formerly of Mayslake Village

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MARY T. SHANAHAN nee Heneghan, age 94 of Lombard, formerly of Mayslake Village died April 19.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.  Funeral services Wednesday with visitation from  9 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at Mayslake Village, 1801 35^th Street, Oakbrook.  Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Mrs. Shanahan is survived by her children:  Jerry (Sandy) of Crystal Lake, Maureen (Rory) Schraub of Villa Park, Eileen (Jack) Llewellyn of Springfield, MO, Sheila (Mike) Senjanin of Evergreen Park, and Patrick of Chicago; her grandchildren:  Kim, Kevin, Nick, Sara, Sean, Margaret, Bridget, Meghan, Lauren and Tyler; her great grandchildren:  Emily, Logan, Kyle, and Elisabeth; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.  She was preceded in death by one grandson:  Justin, and three sisters and three brothers.

Mrs. Shanahan was born in County Mayo Ireland and came to the United States in 1947.  She was a resident of Berwyn for 30 years and Mayslake Village for 10 years.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls appreciated. 

Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard, IL.

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The Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Livermore have been POSTPONED until Friday 11a.m. at the First Church of Lombard due to severe flooding in the area.

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View Full Notice → The Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Livermore have been POSTPONED until Friday 11a.m. at the First Church of Lombard due to severe flooding in the area.

Barbara M. Livermore, nee Beckman, age 79, life-long resident of Lombard

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BARBARA MAY LIVERMORE, nee Beckman, age 79, life-long resident of Lombard, died April 14 at her home.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 2 to 9 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 18 with Mrs. Livermore Lying-In-State from 10 AM to time of Service at 11 AM at First Church of Lombard, 220 South Main Street, Lombard.

Interment will be at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Mrs. Livermore is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Jack A., M.D.; four children, Leslie (Dave) Knopp of Glen Ellyn, Jeffrey (Peggy) of Palatine, Martha (Mark) Cederblad of Lombard, and Kevin (Molly) of St. Charles; 11 grandchildren, Sarah Knopp of Los Angeles, Dr. Kristopher Knopp, M.D., of Chicago, Emily (Jeffrey) Whitis of Aurora, Jack Knopp of Lombard, Daniel Livermore of Palatine, Kelsey Livermore of Palatine, Molly Livermore of Palatine, Jenna Cederblad of Lombard, Thomas Cederblad of Lombard, Hanne Livermore of Campton Hills, Illinois and Ella Livermore of Campton Hills, Illinois; her mother, Dorothy of Michigan and Florida and formerly of York Center; her sister, Janice Capps of Elmhurst; her brother Allen Beckman of Paw Paw, Michigan; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Livermore is preceded in death by her father, Al Beckman; and two (2) sisters, Marilyn and Carol.

Mrs. Livermore was born and raised in York Center, Lombard.  She was a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Grade School; a 1951 graduate of York High School; and a graduate of Columbia College.  Mrs. Livermore received her Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State and her Master’s Degree in Education from National Lewis University.  Mrs. Livermore was a retired Teacher and Administrator for over 30 years, mainly at Green Valley School and C.A.S.E., (Cooperative Association for Special Education).  She was the first female employee of the Lombard Park District.  Mrs. Livermore was  married for 57 years.  She was the Lombard Woman of the Year in 1983.  Mrs. Livermore was a member of the First Church of Lombard for over 50 years.  She was a former member of the Choir and had served on Church council.

Mrs. Livermore had been active with the Lombard YWCA and the Tri-Town YMCA.  She had been active with the Lombard Historical Society and the PTA.  Mrs. Livermore was a member of the ITA – Illinois Teacher Association.  Mrs. Livermore had been active with the AAUW and a support group for Breast Cancer at the Wellness House in Hinsdale.  She had been a caregiver to her parents, many aunts and uncles and many friends from York Center.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials to the First Church of Lombard, General Fund, 220 South Main Street, Lombard, Illinois 60148 would be appreciated.

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James V. “Jake” Corrough, Jr., 72, of Lombard, IL died at home on April 4, 2013. Born in Lake Forest, IL to James V. Corrough and Mary (Roberts) Corrough on April 5, 1940, he graduated from Iowa State University in 1962 with a degree in industrial engineering. He married Evelyn “Bunny” Bracken in 1966.

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View Full Notice → James V. “Jake” Corrough, Jr., 72, of Lombard, IL died at home on April 4, 2013. Born in Lake Forest, IL to James V. Corrough and Mary (Roberts) Corrough on April 5, 1940, he graduated from Iowa State University in 1962 with a degree in industrial engineering. He married Evelyn “Bunny” Bracken in 1966.