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Katharina Jasarevic

Visitation is Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:00AM until time of service at 11:00AM. Interment to immediately follow service at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL.

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Thelma Elaine Gomes was born in New York City on February 14, 1926.  She graduated from Bushwick High School in 1944 and began her first job at the Williamsburg Savings Bank in Brooklyn, New York soon after graduation.

Elaine, who was never called Thelma, was born to Felix and Julia Gomes, immigrants from Trinidad, British West Indies.  Elaine’s two brothers, Eugene and Felix, are deceased.  Elaine still has family in Trinidad some of whom attended her 1947 wedding.

Elaine continued to live in New York with her husband, Chester Ferlazzo, a World War II Purple Heart veteran, until 1969 when she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She worked for the Milwaukee Public Schools and the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball team and was the devoted caregiver to her mother, Julia.  Elaine relocated to Bolingbrook, Illinois in 2001 to be near her daughter, Joyce, and “son”, Bill Fraccaro.  She enjoyed her life at the Greenleaf apartments and her participation in the events at the Levy Senior Center.  Her neighbors enjoyed her independent spirit and quick humor.

Elaine’s sister-in-law, Ruth Gomes of New York, nieces and nephews, cousins and numerous friends will miss her.  Joyce and Bill will forever remember Elaine’s cooking and her uncanny good luck in the casinos of Illinois and Las Vegas and the deep love and affection she showered on them daily.

Elaine received compassionate care from the thoughtful staff of Manor Care Health Center in Hinsdale, Illinois for which her family is grateful.

Please honor Elaine’s wishes and rather than send flowers or tributes, please enjoy a Frank Sinatra song with someone you love.

Memorial visitation Thursday  May 16, 2013 from 6 PM until time of Memorial Service 7 PM at the funeral chapel.  Cremation was Private. 

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Inder Mudhar

age 83 of Bolingbrook, IL passed away May 7, 2013.  Visitation Saturday May 11, 2013 from 2-3 PM.  Pooja service at 3 PM.  Cremation to immediately follow.

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Darlene C. Stytz

age 86 passed away May 8, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL.

Visitation Friday May 10, 2013 from 5-8 PM at the funeral chapel.  Funeral service will be on Saturday May 11, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 85 S. Constitution Dr.  Aurora, IL 60506.  Cremation will be Private.

Mom’s Eulogy

What can I say about Mom? She was a unique person; tomboy and glamour girl, athlete and music lover. But most importantly, she was always there providing love and support and, sometimes, a smack with a wooden spoon. 

I remember when we were younger and Mom playing baseball with us.  Or telling us how, as a little girl, breaking her nose sledding and getting into trouble fighting with boys in school.  Then she would tell us of her high school parties listening and dancing to the Big Bands; Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.  But don’t forget Frank Sinatra, a lifetime favorite.

Mom had the courage of a lioness.  I remember one time there was a fire in the attic.  We were small and very scared.  Mom went into the attic, pulled out a clothes basket that had caught fire from the light bulb and threw it out into the yard.  I can still see her holding a flaming basket ready to do what had to be done to save her children and her home.

Mom had a love for life.  I remember when all of us went to Las Vegas.  She was so happy and thrilled that she told everyone she knew and didn’t know, how great her kids were to think of her.  Mom was an old “Vegas” hand and had been there before but this was special because it was family.

I remember her calling me over to tell me the machine was broken because it didn’t pay out when she put her money in.  Ma, you don’t win every time.  So she strolled off in search of a better machine.  When I went to go and find her, I saw her talking to a gentleman I didn’t know but did look vaguely familiar.  As I approached, I couldn’t have been more shocked; not only was mom talking about boxing but she was talking about boxing with Floyd Patterson, the onetime heavyweight champion.  It seems there was a sport convention in town and he was there signing autographs.  Mom recognized him.  Like I said; tomboy and glamour girl.

In the last few months, Mom’s health started to decline and a lot of the zest for life was fading away.  But she will always be with us and the lessons and values she taught us have been passed on to our children; love of God, love of life and always seeing things in a positive light.  And as mom used to say, go have fun but be good.

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Evarista C. Encinas

Age 81 of Bolingbrook, IL passed away May 4, 2013 at Hinsdale Hospital.  Beloved wife of Antonio.  Visitation Wednesday May 8, 2013 from 3-8 PM.  Funeral Thursday May 9, 2013 9:30 AM Chapel prayers to St. Dominic Church Mass 10 AM  Cremation Private.

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