Brust Funeral Home

FREDERICK EDWARD MULLETT, JR., aka “Ted”, age 70, died peacefully while embraced by family at the University of Chicago Hospital on Saturday, May 12.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 16 from 3 to 9 pm with a service at 7:30 pm at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.

Ted will be cremated and laid to rest on what would be his 71^st birthday on May 23, 2012 at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.

Ted is survived by his son, Mark Edward Mullett; and his sister, Gayle Roseanne Priebe.

Ted was born in Chicago to Bernice Marie, nee Menth, and Frederick Edward Mullett on May 23, 1941.  He was a graduate of Glenbard High School in Glen Ellyn and had lived in Lombard since 1952.  Ted made the national headlines when he soloed a private airplane at the age of 14 and then continued as a private pilot for decades.  He held a variety of jobs such as a mechanic at American Airlines, an air traffic controller for O’Hare, a small engine repairman at G.E.M. Products, and spent his later entrepreneurial years running “Teds Quality Service”, a small engine repair shop.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity.

Arrangements made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard. Info 1-888-629-0094

KATHLEEN M. EDWARDS, nee Wherity, age 63, of Lombard, formerly of Countryside died May 13.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 16 from 3 to 9 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 17 at 10 AM at Brust Funeral Home.

Interment Private.

Kathleen Edwards is survived by two sons, Jeffrey P. (Laura L) of Villa Park, and Christopher J. (Karen T.) of Carol Stream; three (3) grandchildren, Lauden, Caden, and Keagan; four sisters, Maureen Brennwald, Colleen (Jim) Quenzer, Eileen (Tom) Covelli, and Doreen (Joe) Robinson; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Kathleen Edwards is preceded in death by her parents William and Dorothy Wherity and brother-in-law, Bryan.

Kathleen Edwards was formerly a resident of Countryside and Glen Ellyn.

Please omit flowers, Donations to the Lupus Foundation of America, Post Office Box 42812, Chicago, Illinois  60642 would be appreciated.

GLENN F. BALFANZ, JR., age 73, of Oswego, died May 13 at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora.

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 16 at 11 AM at Christ Community Church, 40W093 Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois.  Interment Private.

Mr. Balfanz is survived by two daughters, Deborah (Joe) Starkovich of Brookfield, and Laurie of Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Randy Jr., Krystal, and Jake Hermosillo, and Matthew and Sean Starkovich; his sister, Judith (Don) Palm of Missouri; and many other family and friends.

Mr. Balfanz is preceded in death by his wife, Diana.

Mr. Balfanz was a Mechanical Engineer and had worked for Chicago Metallic for over 15 years and for Allsteel in Aurora for over 15 years.  He loved to fix and tinker with antique clocks.  Mr. Balfanz had a beautiful backyard with his many Rose and Poppy bushes.

JOHN A. PAGONIS, age 66, Vietnam Veteran and Life-Long resident of Lombard died May 10.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 14 from 2 to 8 PM at Community Presbyterian Church, 1111 East Madison, Lombard.  Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 11 AM at the Church. Interment Private at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Mr. Pagonis is survived by his wife, Linda, nee Swanson; his children, Jennifer N. (Thomas F.) Martin of Aurora, Melissa A. (Rick C.) Alejandro of Carol Stream, and Michael J. of Lombard; five grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna, Nicholas, Marissa, and Anthony; his mother, Catherine, nee Pavlou; his twin-brother, James (Maureen) of Roseville, California; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pagonis is preceded in death by his father, Andrew J.

Mr. Pagonis was a Trustee at Community Presbyterian Church.  He was a volunteer for PADS.  Mr. Pagonis was a lifetime member of VFW Post #2801.  He loved his grandchildren and family, and his dog, Buddy.  Mr. Pagonis loved trains, clocks, and pocket watches.  He enjoyed the outdoors and camping.  He was a wonderful husband, father, and loving grandfather.

Please omit flowers, donations to Community Presbyterian Church, 1111 East Madison, Lombard, Illinois 60148 would be appreciated.

Arrangements made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard. Info 1-888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

Gladys H. Pedersen nee Hansen, age 91, of Lombard, died May 8 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 11, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. Lombard. from 4 to 8 PM.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12, at 10AM at Brust Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst.

Mrs. Pedersen is survived by seven nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Pedersen is preceded in death by her husband, George, two sisters, Dorothy and Lillian and a brother, Robert.

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HELEN  “KAY”  SIREK, age 68, of Lombard, died May 8, at her home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Christ the King, Monday, May 14 at 11 A.M. with a memorial gathering at 10 AM.

Ms. Sirek is survived by five sisters, Joan “Josey” (Russell) Warren of Minnosota, Rita Reilly of Virginia, Rose (Steve ) Sirek – Love of Washington, Annette (Mark ) Teslik of Moline and Dolores (Joseph) Kreye of Wisconsin; her brother Gregory (Lois) of Iowa; six nieces and two nephews. Ms. Sirek is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Evelyn, a  brother, David Edward, and a brother -in-law, Edward Reilly.

Ms. Sirek was the current president of the Lombard Lions Club and was very active in Christ the King Church. She worked with the blind and other Lions programs, and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority.

In  lieu of flower, memorials to Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Kappa Chapter(Grant-in-Aid)  or Lombard Lions Club, P.O. Box 431, Lombard, IL  60148,  would be appreciated.

Arrangements made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard. Info 1-888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

VIOLA M. ZERSEN, nee Thiesse, age 94, of Winfield, formerly of Lombard, died May 6 at her home.

A gathering will be held Sunday, May 13 from 2 PM until the time of a Celebration of Life at 4 P.M. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard.  The celebration will continue at a restaurant to be determined.  Interment will be private at Itasca Cemetery.

Mrs. Zersen is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Fred) Olsen of Michigan, Sylvia (James) Turus of Itasca, and Janet Saltsgaver of McHenry; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; her brother, Ralph (Maggie) Zielske of Bloomingdale; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; and many good friends.  She will be missed.

Mrs. Zersen is preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorials to St. John Ev Lutheran Church, 215 South Lincoln, Lombard, Illinois 60148 would be appreciated.

ANGELINA V. DUARTE, nee Coiro, age 89 of Brooklyn, NY, died Saturday, May 5.

Visitation Tuesday 8:30 A.M., until time of prayers 9:30 A.M., at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, to Sacred Heart Church for 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial interment at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.

Mrs. Duarte is survived by her son Manuel; her two grandchildren, Jason and Alexander; and her friend Sonia Joubert.

Mrs. Duarte was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; her son, Anthony, and her brother, Patrick “Patsy” Coiro.

Mrs. Duarte lived most of her life in Brooklyn, NY. She had only recently moved to
Carol Stream, IL.

Please omit flowers. Donations to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660, are appreciated.
Arrangements made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard. Info 1-888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.

NANCY J. ‘BONNIE’ WAGNER, age 79, of Villa Park, died May 2 in Westmont.

Graveside Service was held Tuesday, May 8 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elburn, Illinois.

Mrs. Wagner is survived by her son, Scott (Beth); her daughters, Wendy (Bill) Dunne and Sheri Stapleton; eight (8) grandchildren, Sherri, Billy, Kyle, Erin, Luke, Kelly, Kevin and Chris; four (4) great-grandchildren; her sister, Roberta Bogusch; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mrs. Wagner is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents, Charles and Jean Kerbec; and her sister, Carole Tippett.

Bonnie was born October 5, 1932 to Charles and Jean Kerbec and lived her entire life in the Chicagoland area. She loved to knit and crochet, and was an avid reader. Bonnie was a dedicated long-time employee of Elmhurst College.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60631 would be appreciated.

ELAINE JOHANNA WAAS, nee Drescher, age 85, of Lombard, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 29 at her home after a battle with Bladder Cancer.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 1 from 3 to 8 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 2 with prayers at 9 AM from Brust Funeral Home to Christ The King Church for 9:30 AM Mass.
Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.

Mrs. Waas is survived by four sons, Michael (Jan), Paul, Peter (Laura), and Chris (Mary Lu); 13 grandchildren, Steve, Zachary, Jacob, Alex, Bridget, Adam, Jack, Matt, Emily, Caroline, Daniel, Alanna, and David; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Waas is preceded in death by her husband, Chester; her parents, brother and sister.

Mrs. Waas and her husband, Chester moved to Lombard 60 years ago when all the streets in the neighborhood were unpaved. Fields stretched all the way to Main Street. The home they purchased was unfinished. As neighbors moved into the area, they would enjoy campfires and games of badminton in the backyard. They raised their four sons and Chester passed away in 1978. Elaine would stay active volunteering at the annual Christ The King Rummage sale. She enjoyed travelling the country with her niece, Mary Ann.

Memorials to Amvets at www.amvets.org or AMVETS National Service Foundation, 4647 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706 would be appreciated.

Arrangements made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 South Main Street, Lombard. Info 1-888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com.