In Memoriam - Mari Brown

Mari J. Klemola Brown, 59, of East Superior St., Duluth, MN died Thursday, January 1, 1998 in her home. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois and had lived in Duluth since 1993. Mari was a psychology professor at DePaul University in Chicago, retiring in 1992. Her parents were Uuno and Saima Hannu Klemola. She is survived by her husband Thomas H.; and a sister, Margaret Petters of Gurnee, IL. No services were held. Arrangements were by Johnson Mortuary. 

 

The News Sun (Waukegan, Illinois), January 7, 1998, pg. C4

In Memoriam - David Justice

David O. Justice, age 64, of Oak Park, beloved husband of Pamela Tate; father of Owen (Catherine) and Kirsten Justice; grandfather of John and Marina Bundy; son of Martha and John Justice; brother of Courtney (Diana) Justice and brother-in-law of Larry (Julie) Tate; uncle of Susannah Hall-Justice (Bryan Coulter) and Emily Justice, Andon, Adam and Larry III(Jeanette) Tate.

David was the Vice-President of Life Long Learning and Suburban Campuses at De Paul University, where he worked for over 25 years. He is a graduate of Wabash College and Indiana University. David was given the Via Sapientiae Award by De Paul University in 2007. This is the highest academic award that De Paul bestows and recognizes both faculty and staff members who have made distinctive and extraordinary contributions to the university. David was also the recipient of the 2007 Morris T. Keeton Adult and Experiential Learning Award, bestowed by the Board of Trustees of CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning).

Interment will be held at Keeps Creek Cemetery (Pleasant Hill Cemetery), Logansport, IN on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Central Time). Memorial Gathering Sunday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m. until time of Service 5 p.m., at Unity Temple, 875 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or www.active.com/donate/umbrellamarathon08/run4justice are appreciated. Funeral Arrangements by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home 708-383-3191.

Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Sep 14, 2008. pg. 7

In Memoriam - Lavon Rasco

Lavon Rasco passed away Feb. 11 in Columbus, OH, following a stroke. He was born in Polkville, MS on July 13, 1927. After serving in the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II he attended the University of Mississippi, where he met his future wife, Kay Frances Dilworth, and earned a BA and MA in English Literature. He then attended the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop and married. He and his wife obtained their Ph.D.'s in English Literature at Northwestern University.

After teaching at Western Illinois University for four years he joined the faculty of De Paul University and taught there until 1990, interspersed with two years in Cairo, Egypt, where he and Kay taught at the American University in Cairo 1969-71. They returned to Cairo 1977-8 when he received a Fulbright Fellowship and taught at Ain Shams University. Concurrent with his career at De Paul, he wrote and edited text books for Coyne Technical Institute in Chicago, an outlet for his amazingly diverse talents. In 1989 he and Kay bought Sarah Bustle Antiques in Evanston and operated it until 2002. Partly due to Lavon's exquisite refinishing of fine lighting and antiques, the store won the Readers' Choice Award for best antique store in North Shore Magazine.

After the death of his beloved wife of 53 years in 2004, Professor Rasco moved to Columbus, OH, where he resumed writing short stories. He began life with hard farm work during the Great Depression, fulfilled himself professionally, often sacrificed personally for his family, and traveled the world as he had dreamed of doing as a child behind a mule-drawn plow.

He is survived by daughters, Francine Rasco (Chip Elliott) of Columbus, OH and Karen Rasco (David Wilhelm) of Evanston; son, Manfred Ray Sr. of Skokie; grandson, Manfred Ray Jr.(Marcella Bicoff) of Highland Park; granddaughter, Jennifer Ray (Becca Cragin) of Toledo, OH; and grandchildren, Isabella and Max Ray and Max Cragin.

Arrangements by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington, OH. Condolences and memories may be sent to:www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com

Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Mar 3, 2009. pg. 23

In Memoriam - Mary Rita Stritch

Mary Rita Stritch, 70, of Chicago, sister of Robert Emmet of Westchester, died May 7 in Mercy Hospital, Chicago. Miss Stritch was a librarian at DePaul University for 40 years before retiring. She was the daughter of the late Robert Emmet and Nellie Stritch; sister of Robert Emmet of Westchester and Florence Stritch; aunt of Kathleen, Florence (Christopher) Munson, Mary Ellen (Andrew) Yuscka, Robert Emmet III (Linda), Garrett, Samuel and Patrick; great-aunt of Molly, Charles and Samantha Munson and Robert Emmet Stritch IV.  Visitation was held May 10 in Conboy's Westchester Funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 11 in Old St. Mary's Church, Chicago. Interment was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Memorials may be made to Misericordia Home North, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago 60645.

Westchester Herald, May 20, 1998, pg. 94.

In Memoriam - Marianne Murphy

Marianne C. Murphy of Oak Park; devoted daughter of the late William F. and Marie G. Murphy; dear sister of Helen Marie (James) O'Hara and Betty Jean (the late James) Breen; loving aunt of James M. (Molly) O'Hara, Mary Catherine (Bob) Tansey, William F.(Julie) O'Hara, Francis X. (Sheila) O'Hara, Marianne C. Breen, Joanne C. O'Hara (William Heineke) and James P. Breen; great-aunt of 19; and great-great-aunt of two.

Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. until time of Service 1 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity High School Scholarship Fund, 7574 W. Division St., River Forest, IL 60305 are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Sep 9, 2009. pg. 29

In Memoriam - Robert Sharer

Robert Ames Sharer, age 88, of Lombard, IL, WWII U. S. Navy Veteran, where he flew P.B.Y. Catalina Aircraft. Retired Building Manager for the Lewis Center, DePaul University. Beloved husband of the late Jane L.; loving father of Kristine (James) Newlin, Ellen (Walter) Koziol and Patricia (James) Baumann; proud grandfather of James, Katherine, Diana, Jacqueline and Emily; great-grandfather of five; dear brother of David (Patty) Sharer and Elizabeth Cox; uncle to many.

Visitation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 11 a.m., at Calvary Episcopal Church, 105 W. Maple St., Lombard, IL 60148. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Calvary Episcopal Church appreciated. For info 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com

Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Feb 5, 2009. pg. 27

In Memoriam - Margaret Gurnig

Margaret E. Gurnig, beloved wife of Paul; dear mother of John (Peggy) and Paul(Dolores); loving Oma of John, Timothy, and Joseph. Visitation at Herdegrn-Brieske Funeral Home, 1356 W. Wellington Ave., 4 to 9 p.m, Wednesday. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from chapel to St. Alphonsus Church, Mass 10 a.m. Int. All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Alphonsus Church (Foundation), 1429 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL 60657, would be appreciated. 773-525-0178.

Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: May 19, 2009. pg. 21