U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
John `Jack' Wellbank of Arlington Heights
Services for John `Jack' Wellbank, 74, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
Born Dec. 18, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pa., he died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at his home. Burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine.
A veteran, Mr. Wellbank had served in the
Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from Sears Roebuck in Oak Brook after more than 30 years of service. Among his special interests, he enjoyed golfing 
and electronics. Jack was a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. His family could especially rely on him to help with building projects and household repairs.
He was the beloved husband for 49 years of Mary Wellbank (nee Reynolds); loving father of Mary Ann (Paul) Wellbank-Smietanka of Clancy, Mont., John (Sarah) Wellbank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Steven (Eileen) Wellbank of Carol Stream and Melissa (Anthony) Gordon of Sandy, Utah; and proud grandfather of nine. He was also the dear brother of Harry (Margaret) Wellbank of Crystal Lake, Donald (Carol) Wellbank of Park Ridge, and the late Richard Wellbank; and caring brother-in-law of Jacolyn Wellbank of Park Ridge.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
For information, (847)253-0168.
Norma Anderson of Sugar Grove
Services for Norma Anderson, 65, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. The Reverend Steven Good will officiate.
Born April 3, 1933, in Chicago, the daughter of Arnold and Elizabeth (nee Steffens) Perksen, she passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora, after a proud and courageous battle with cancer. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Chikaming Township, Mich.
Her early years were spent in Chicago until 1943, when the family moved to Michigan. Following graduation from New Troy High School, she went on to attend Michigan State University where she graduated in 1955, with a bachelor's degree in mathematics.
Three years later on June 7, 1958, Norma was united in marriage to Stanley Anderson in Harbert, Mich. Soon afterward they moved to Rockford, where they lived for a few years before moving to Aurora. In 1964, they moved to Sugar Grove where Norma's life became woven into the very fabric of the community.
She was a devoted member of the original Sugar Grove News, volunteered on the fire department and served 16 years on the library board. Among her many labors of love, however, quilting topped the list. As long as her hands could do anything at all, they were busy making her last square for this year's quilt.
For approximately 15 years, she was the heart and soul of the Sugar Grove Dental office, where she worked for Dr. Wesley Morel for many years and later, Dr. Fee. Better than novocaine, Norma took the fear out of going to the dentist and year after year, welcomed patients from far and wide.
Shortly after her retirement in 1998, she was stricken with cancer. True to her character, she carried the burden with strength and courage.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley of Sugar Grove; sons, Neal S. (Carolyn) Anderson of Gurnee and Glenn T. Anderson of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Molly and Erik; and a family of dear friends.
In addition, she leaves a legacy of timeless memories. Her devotion to her grandchildren will never be forgotten, nor will her Texas sheet cake, swedish meatballs, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and her `top ten favorite' Christmas cookies. Unforgettable too, is her devotion to Purdue, surely her blood ran black and gold! She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; and her beloved Ginger, the very best family dog ever.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday, at the church.
Memorials in her name may be made to the Sugar Grove Library and mailed c/o P. O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119.
For information, (630) 365-6414.
Alonzo `Lonnie' Beebe of St. Charles
A memorial service for Alonzo `Lonnie' Beebe, 69, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles.
Born Sept. 25, 1929, in St. Charles, he died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in Jensen Beach, Fla.
Mr. Beebe is survived by his wife, Norma; sons, James (Dale) Beebe of Jensen Beach, William (Karen) Beebe of St. Charles, Michael Beebe of Geneva and David Beebe of St. Charles; daughter, Sandra (Randy) Xagas of St. Charles; grandchildren, Ben and Carly Xagas, and Keith and Allen Beebe; sister, Dorothy (John) Janunas of St. Charles; brothers, Harry (Mary) Beebe, Harold (Kay) Beebe, both of Clewiston, Fla. and Edwin (Jean) Beebe of Naples, Fla.
Jane Berenson of Palatine
Prayers for Jane Berenson (nee Carroll), 60, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas of Villanova Church.
Born Nov. 30, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minn., she died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Walter; daughters, Laura and Cynthia Berenson; brother, John Carroll; and sisters, Mary Lou Carroll, Denise Korpics, Rose Bily and Kathy Carroll.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim, Robert and Tom and sisters, Phyllis and Kathryn.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorials to your favorite charity, or Masses, would be appreciated.
For information, (847) 359-8020.
Andrew Bodenshok formerly of Mount Prospect
Services for Andrew Bodenshok, 79, will be held at noon Friday, at Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc., 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect.
Born Dec. 7, 1919, in Pennsylvania, he died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at ManorCare of Arlington Heights.
Mr. Bodenshok was a retired tool and die maker.
He was the beloved husband of the late Hilde Bodenshok (nee Harjes); dear father of Richard (Lonea) Bodenshok; dear stepfather of Dottie (Gary) Reitz and the late William (Sharon) Wind; proud grandfather of Jim (Jennifer) Ryan, Patricia (John) Runchey and Michael Wind; and great-grandfather of three. He was also the dear brother of Paul Bodenshok, Veronika Wenkel, Helen Murphy and Mavlova Callahan.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at noon Friday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 625 North Court, Suite 280, Palatine, IL 60067-8162.
For information, (847) 255-7800.
Catherine M. Born, 92, of Arlington Heights, died Monday Feb. 22, 1999. Arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows, (847) 253-0224.
Judith A. Chromek of Schaumburg
Funeral Mass for Judith A. Chromek, 49, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg.
Born July 13, 1949, in Newport, R. I., she died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at her home. Interment will be private.
Ms. Chromek, a preschool teacher, had lived in Schaumburg for more than 20 years.
She is survived by her sons, Nicholas P. and Andrew E. Chromek, and brother, Frank E. Sr. (the late Mary Ellen, nee Noonan) Smith of Rhode Island.
Many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles also survive.
A memorial visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass Thursday, at the church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis St., Evanston, IL 60201; or the Hospice of the Great Lakes, 3130 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062.
Florence Cifonie of St. Charles
A funeral Mass for Florence Cifonie, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at St. John Neumann Church, St. Charles.
Born Feb. 5, 1917, in Chicago, the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Wesolek) Voss, she died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery,River Grove.
Mrs. Cifonie was a member of St. John Neumann Church in St. Charles.
She is survived by her daughter, Philomena (Sam) Digioia of St. Charles; grandchildren, Vincent (Karen) Digioia of South Elgin, Anna Marie (Michael) Martin and Ernest (Tammy) Digioia, both of St. Charles; sisters, Lillian Andrejko of St. Charles and Jean (John) Barbic of Melrose Park; and great-grandchildren, Danielle, Michael, Kristen, Kendall, Nicholas and Marisa.
Mrs. Cifonie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest in 1967; and brothers, Richard and Edward Voss.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles.
For information, (630) 584-0060.
Thomas R. Coxworth of St. Charles
Funeral Mass for Thomas R. Coxworth, 9, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Patrick Mission Church, at the corner of Bolcum and Crane Road, St. Charles. The Rev. Joseph Linster will officiate.
Born April 12, 1989, in Aurora, he died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Burial will be in Prairie Cemetery, St. Charles.
Survivors include his parents, James and Andrea Coxworth of St. Charles; sister, Kate and brother, Ted; maternal grandparents, Roger and Virginia Billhardt of Geneva; paternal grandmother, Lois Coxworth of Flossmoor; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his paternalgrandfather, Robert Coxworth.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles, with a Liturgical Wake Service at 6:45 p.m.
Contributions may be made to The Respite House, 3510 Hobson, Suite 104, Woodridge, IL 60515.
For information, (630) 584-0060.
Leslie B. Crabtree formerly of Itasca
Services for Leslie B. Crabtree, 96, of Arlington Heights, willbe held at 10 a.m. Friday, at The First Presbyterian Church of Itasca, 207 E. Center St., Itasca. He will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Born June 16, 1902, in Cary, he died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare. Interment will be private.
The founder/president of Illinois Broaching, he was the husband of the late Marie (nee Hoffmann); father of Jack (Mary Newnan `Noonie') Crabtree; grandfather of George, Keith, Gregory and Wayne (Susan); and great-grandfather of Jonathan, Paige, Aron and Curtis.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Rd., Itasca.
Memorials may be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Itasca.
For information, (630) 250-8588.
George E. Dennis of Plainfield
Prayers for George E. Dennis, 73, will be said at 9:15 a.m. Friday, at Andrew J. McGann and Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Ave., Chicago. Mass will follow at St. Denis Church. Interment will be private.
Mr. Dennis was a retired employee of American Can Company with 32 years of service.
He was the beloved husband of Helen Dennis (nee Leyden); devoted father of Kathleen (George) Stahulak, Martin (Ellen) and George L. (Hanah) Dennis; cherished grandfather of Daniel (Penny) Stahulak, Denise (Wallace) Maynard, Josh C. F. D., Sean. Sarah, Kevin, Colleen and Michael Dennis; and great-grandfather of Ryan Stahulak.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
For information, (773) 783-7700 or (708) 423-5400.
Doris P. Fiedler (nee Thies), 85, of Wheaton, formerly of Glen Ellyn, died Monday, Feb. 22. Arrangements were made by Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, Inc., Wheaton, (630) 668-0016.
Curtis G. Frantz of St. Charles
Funeral services for Curtis G. Frantz, 33, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St., Geneva, with the Rev. Lee Moorehead officiating.
Born July 27, 1965, he passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Copley Memorial Hospital, Aurora, as a result of trauma suffered due to a massive stroke.
Burial will follow the services in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Curt graduated in 1983 from Batavia High School, where he participated in football and wrestling. After his school years, Curt chose a career with the City of St. Charles electric department, where he had been employed for the past ten years.
With a love for music and an incredible stage presence, he created his company, Elite Entertainment. The combination of his wonderfulsense of humor and outgoing personality made every event he hosted special.
A caring and compassionate father, his greatest joy and love was that of his children, Heather Rae Frantz and Curtis Groff Frantz Jr. Although the void he leaves in their young lives can never be filled, his memory will live on for his children through his family and many friends.
In addition to his children, he is survived by his parents, Clif and Lynne (nee Lamphere) Frantz of Batavia and sisters, Kristine Frantz and Carrie (Wade) Kruger, both of Batavia; paternal grandparents, Clare (Ruth) Frantz of Sugar Grove and Jeanette Frantz of Aurora; maternal grandmother, Lucille Lamphere of Montgomery; his best friend, Al Wolff; and many aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ray W. and Grayce E. Lamphere.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
For information, (630) 232-8233.
