Today's Obituaries and Guest Books

IDA BERTONE Ida Bertone, age 92, of Cicero, passed away June 15, 2013. Arrangements by Conboy Westchester Funeral Home. 708-562-5900

ZAIDA COLON Zaida Colon, age 60, of Cicero, passed away June 9, 2013. Arrangements by Kopicki 's Parkwyn Funeral Home. 708-788-0904

ROBERT EDWIN DEVRIES Robert Edwin DeVries, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was the husband of June Johnson DeVries for 64 years. Born Saturday, October 27, 1928 in Chicago, IL, Robert was a son of the late Joseph DeVries and the late Zena Keizer DeVries. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by: a daughter, Debra E. Toews (Barry), of Lynchburg; three sons: Dennis DeVries of St. Charles, IL, Daryl E. DeVries (Cheryl), of Lynchburg, and Rev. Dean E. DeVries (Elaine), of Lebanon, IN, three brothers, a sister, 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Robert graduated from Moody Bible Institute and later served on the Alumni Board. He began his career as a rural pastor in Minnesota. Over the years he worked for Servicemaster and various other companies in the suburbs of Chicago, and was the mayor of Addison, IL from 1968 to 1972. His greatest passion was the local church, serving the Lord, and teaching the Bible. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Heritage Baptist Church. A celebration of Robert 's life will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Heritage Baptist Church with Dr. Gerald Kroll officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

ERMA E. DUBEN Erma E. Duben, nee Berns of St. Charles, formerly of Westchester, age 93. Beloved wife of the late George Paul; loving mother of Antoinette Martha (John) Sendra, Germaine Ann (partner Richard Yelich) Calabrese, NancyLee (partner Victor Schneider) Browne, Darlene Joan (Peter) Novak, Daniel Dean Duben and the late George Paul (Ruby) Duben; proud grandmother of Anthony, Jennifer, Kimberly, Andrew, Brian, Brett, Katrina, Talia and Nadia; great-grandmother of Sydney, Austin, Jake, Gianna, Vincent, Dane, Josh and Ethan; dear sister of Wilma and the late Luella and Myrtle. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 10 a.m. until time of Chapel Service 12 Noon at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L

JEROME W. JACEK Jerome W. Jacek, age 84, Korean Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Jacek, nee Wasielewski; fond father of Karen (Timothy) Fara, Jerome G. Jacek, David M. Jacek and Tina (Frank) Wisniowicz; dear grandfather of 9; brother of Annette Mikuta. Visitation was Monday, June 17, 2013, 9 A.M. to Time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com??? ?

THERESA MARIE JANCZY Theresa Marie Janczy, age 85, of North Riverside, passed away June 10, 2013. Arrangements by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. 708-447-2500

LUCILLE C. KARELLA Lucille C. Karella, age 90, of Cicero, passed away June 13, 2013. Arrangements by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. 708-447-2500

ESTHER MOTA Esther Mota, age 70, of Cicero, passed away June 15, 2013. Arrangements by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. 708-447-2500

HELEN A. SWAPA Helen A. Swapa, age 84, of Poplar Grove, formerly of North Riverside, passed away June 14, 2013. Arrangements by Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home. 708-447-2500

DUANE WARNECKE Duane "Pat " Warnecke, passed away in Mesa, Arizona, on May 10th, 2013, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Carole, of Phoenix, son Duane, of South Bend, Indiana, daughters, Leigh (Jeffrey) Dionne of Lisle, and Amy Warnecke of Broomfield Colorado, two grandaughters, Dana and Emma Dionne, three sisters and one brother. A roofing contractor in Illinois for 35 years, he formerly owned Downers Grove Roofing and Siding. A Korean war veteran, he was a member of American Legion Downers Grove, and Lisle VFW, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in Wisconsin and Canada. Memorial Services were held at lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa Arizona. Guestbook at Dignity Memorial. Donations to American in lieu of flowers.