U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Jean Bell Wharton
June 26, 2008
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. July 05, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. until time of service July 05, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home
Jean Bell Wharton of Lake Forest died June 26, 2008. Mrs. Wharton was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Lake Forest Woman's Club since 1976. Wife of the late Charles Wharton. Mother of Charlene Wharton of California. Visitation Saturday July 5, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. memorial service at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Interment Private in South Bend, Indiana. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of your choice
George W. Petree
February 22, 1922 - June 23, 2008
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. August 07, 2008 at Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
George W. Petree, 86, passed away Monday, June 23rd at home with his family in attendance. The son of the late Walter and Daisy Petree of Aurora, was born February 22, 1922. He was a WWII paratrooper having served as a 1st Lt. in the 11th Airbourne Division. After the war he returned to Purdue University where he received a degree in Electrical engineering. He was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. He was a registered engineer in the states of Illinois and Michigan and a member of MENSA. He had a career in the water industry, retiring as Director of Water Utilities for the City of Aurora. Highly regarded for his involvement and development of the water industry for the Fox Valley area and shopping center. He was also a member of the Church of St. Mary, Lake Forest. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Dorothy nee McGuire. His four children, David (Mary Ann) Petree of Solana Beach, California; Martha (Jim) Schultz of Barrington; Dan (Suzanne) Petree of Hinsdale and Sarah (Greg) Marshall of Lake Forest. His grandchildren, Jennifer, Greg and Matthew Petree; Michael Schultz; Jonathon, Anne, Jeffrey and Edward Petree; Peter, Charlie and Jack will all fondly remember their Boppa. He was also the great-grandfather of three. No visitation. A memorial mass will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment Lake Forest cemetery, Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025. The family wishes to thank Midwest Hospice for their loving care and support. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022
William Scheuerle
December 07, 1907 - June 17, 2008
of Vernon Hills, Illinois
William Andrew Scheuerle, 82, of Vernon Hills, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Husband for 56 years of Ruth H. Scheuerle nee Sheppard; Father of Anita Scheuerle; Brother of Jeanne (Al) Krpoun, Paul (Josephine) Scheuerle and the late Marion (late George) Haas; Uncle of George (Judy) Haas & Diane Danhoff. Visitation 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL. Funeral Mass 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL. Interment Private. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL 847-234-0022.
Virginia Bussone
May 29, 1923 - June 13, 2008
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. July 12, 2008 at Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Virginia Mary “Ginnie” Bussone, 85, a lifetime resident of Lake Forest, died in her sleep at Westmoreland in Lake Forest. Wife of Peter John Bussone. Mother of Patricia (Jim) Frahm of Iowa City, IA, Peter (Kerrie) Bussone of Hightstown, NJ and Albert (Karen) Bussone of Normal, IL Grandmother of 10 and Great Grandmother of 2 Daughter of the late Albert & Barbara Kelley Sister of Alberta (the late Gaston) Claeyssens and the late Dorothy Metzger and Barbara Jane Whitaker. A memorial mass will be held 10:00 a.m.Sat. July 12 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment will be in St. Mary cemetery, Lake Forest. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of St. Mary or to Condell Hospice, 115 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL 60048. Info – Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022.
Deborah M. Welch
November 29, 1928 - June 07, 2008
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. August 13, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Avenue, Lake Foerst, Illinois 60045
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service August 13, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah M. Welch announces her passing on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the age of 79 after a courageous battle to cancer. Debby was a longtime resident of Lake Forest and retired travel agent for Lake Forest Travel Bureau where she worked for many years. Debby loved animals and nature and had the most wonderful childhood memories of her family's summer home in Sister Bay, WI. Debby is loved and will be missed by her Sister-in-law Eleanor Moseley of Deerfield and her brother, Donn (Mary) Moseley of Prescott, AZ. Debby will also be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Welch and her two brothers Richard and Robert Moseley. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. untill the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lake County, 100 Tri-State International, Suite 125, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
Howard Arthur Stotler, Jr.
February 28, 1914 - August 25, 2008
of Lake Forest
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. September 06, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest
Visitation: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. September 05, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest
Howard A. Stotler, Jr., a former vice chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade and an influential figure in the commodities and futures markets for many years died at Lake Forest Hospital, in Lake Forest, Illinois on August 25 at the age of 94. He had been in declining health for some years. In the wake of the Hunt brothers attempts to corner the silver market in the early 80s, as chairman of the Futures Industry Association, Stotler played a key role in shaping the industry’s response to the crisis. In meetings with President Jimmy Carter and Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, Stotler helped shape new regulations for the industry. Tall, with silver hair and a booming bass voice, Stotler became a symbol of the industry’s solidity. Born in the small farm town of Winona, Illinois in 1914, Stotler attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana where he was the editor of the school’s year book, the Illio in 1937. Shortly after graduation he joined the army and, as a captain in the 90th infantry division, he landed at Utah Beach on D-Day, 1944. During the course of the war he was awarded a bronze star with oak leaf clusters and a purple heart. He retired from active service in 1946 at the rank of colonel. In the mid-sixties, Stotler joined his family’s commodities firm, Stotler & Company, and helped orchestrate its expansion into new financial products and markets. In 1976, in recogntion of the firm’s growth, Stotler was named vice chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade, then the world’s largest commodities market. By the mid-1980s Stotler & Co. had become one of a small group of firms that dominated the industry and Stotler had been promoted to chairman. He served in that capacity until his retirement a decade later. Stotler was a major donor to the University of Illinois, the YMCA, and various musical organizations, most particularly the Lyric Opera, sponsoring many productions and serving on the Lyric’s board for many years. As a one-time aspiring opera singer himself, his proudest achievements with the Lyric came when he sang in the chorus in performances of Die Meistersinger in 1976, Lohengrin in 1980, and Parsifal in 1986. A long time resident of Lake Forest, and frequent sight on the streets along the lake where he walked his beloved and totally fearless dog, Hermann, Stotler was a member of Onwentsia and Shore Acres. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church and stalwart member of its excellent chorus, to which he contributed a deep bass voice for many years. Stotler is survived by his three step-children, Susan Ipsen of Lake Forest, Christia Russell of Rye, England and Erik Ipsen of Pelham, New York.He is also survived by nieces Susan Bartosch of Creve Couer, Missouri, Edith Stotler of Champaign, Illinois, as well as by nephews Bruce Payne of Kankakee, Illinois and Robert Stotler of Chicago, Illinois. He was predeceased by his two siblings, Ken Stotler of Champaign, Illinois and Virginia Payne of Kankakee. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Funeral Services will Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, 801 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Info: (847) 234-0022
William E. LeRoy
August 14, 1929 - September 18, 2009
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Visitation: 3pm to 8pm, Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045, (corner of Vine and Western),
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. September 21, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Church, 950 W. Everett Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 12:45 P.M. September 21, 2009 at Ascension cemetery, Libertyville, IL
William Edward LeRoy, age 80, of Lincolnshire, IL, returned home to the Lord on September 18, 2009, after a courageous battle with Kidney cancer. He was born on August 14, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Theodore and Gladys (Finney) LeRoy. A 1947 graduate of Mackenzie High School, he retired from Sears Roebuck & Co. after 42 faithful years of service. He passionately added his energy and expertise to many community service activities, especially at Sedgebrook Retirement Community.
Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Ellen (Roth) LeRoy, Lincolnshire. Loving father of Deacon Michael (Mary), Algonquin, IL; Kathleen (Michael) Dorsch, Royal Oak, MI; and Douglas (Bonnie), Kennesaw, GA; and daughter-in-law Jorjean London, Flower Mound, TX. Cherished “Bapa” of William (Kristen), Christopher (Melissa), Michelle (William), Kristie, Matthew, Katie, Melissa, Bradley (Brittani), Mark, Kevin. Great-grandfather of James, Kathleen, Jacob, Regan, Julia, William, Jenna. Dear brother to Theodore James (Betty); (the late) Robert (Virginia) LeRoy, Brother-in-law (the late) Robert (Betty) Roth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 3516, Oak Brook, IL or to the Benevolent Fund at Sedgebrook, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
Ronald Beible
March 03, 1954 - September 18, 2009
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Ronald B. Beible, 55, lost his battle with cancer Friday, September 18th 2009 at his home in Lake Forest, Il. He is survived by his wife Kim, sons Kris, Zak, Joe and daughter Ashley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald B. Beible Memorial Fund acct. c/o National City Bank 2595 Waukegan Rd. Bannockburn, IL 60015 . Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022
Nila Purpura
May 24, 1915 - September 07, 2009
of Lake Forest and formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nila Purpura (nee Vannucci) age 94, of Lake Forest died peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Lucca, Italy, Nila immigrated to the United States with her family as a young teen and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She went to work to help support her family as a talented embroiderer. Unlike most women of her day, she went on to run her own business, Prosperi’s Hand Monogram Shop. Her company was a source of great pride for her, well known for its intricate yet understated monograms. She enjoyed generations of loyal customers who included Pittsburgh’s mayors, owners and players of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins as well as their families. She ran the shop until age 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Purpura (1979), and the loving mother of Dr. Joseph (Nancy) Purpura of Lake Forest. She was the adoring grandmother of Amy, Julie (Jordan) Jacobson, Katie (Aaron) Mahramas, Meggie, Annie and Joey. As it was Nila’s wish to return to her longtime home, services will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catholic Charities would be appreciated.
John W Evers, III
September 05, 2009
of Lake Forest, Illinois
John W. (Jack) Evers III, 85, on September 5, 2009. Husband of the late Carol G. Evers, father of John of Picton, Ontario; Cynthia (Paul) Tiger of Longmont, CO; and Thomas (Laura) of Harvard, IL. Grandfather of Tillman and Great-grandfather of Giovan. Jack grew up in Highland Park and after serving in the Pacific with the US Navy during WWII, he graduated from Lake Forest College and settled with his young family in Lake Forest. For over 30 years he oversaw the publication of Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. He was devoted to his family and friends, golf and the Bears. He divided his retirement between the North Shore and Hilton Head Island. All Services Private. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022
