U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Jay C. Artac
January 18, 1965 - October 03, 2009
of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Jay Christopher Artac, 44, of Kenosha formerly of Winthrop Harbor & Waukegan died October 3, 2009. Son of David & Janet Artac of Winthrop Harbor, IL; brother of Todd (Kim) Artac of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Jeff (Anne) Artac of Lake Bluff, IL; uncle of Sofia Artac. Funeral Service & Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Orphans of the Storm, 2200 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015. Info. Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL (847) 234-0022
Lennart Eklund
January 13, 1932 - October 19, 2009
Lake Forest, IL
Memorial Service: 2:00 pm October 24, 2009 at 865 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lennart Eklund, resident of Lake Forest, IL for 48 years died October 19, 2009. Born in Chicago January 19, 1932. Husband of Diane Eklund; Father of Steven Eklund, Susan (Jonathan) Dick, Sharon (Corky) Peterson, Karen (Stephen) Fennell, Robin (Bradley) Werner and Mia (Michael) Waligora; Grandfather of Shauna (Nathan) Miekley, Forrest Dick, Devon (Marty) Jeffers, Tara Swanson, Brien, Patrick, Caitlin, Lydia, & Bridey Fennell, Thomas, Cole & Alex Werner, Beau, Brody & Brynn Waligora and the late Pehr Swanson; Great grandfather of Jacob Swanson, Son of the late Folke and Greta Eklund, Brother of Herbert (Barbara) Eklund and Solvej (Hugh) Lancaster. Memorial service 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 865 Ridge Road, Lake Forest. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Empower A Child, P.O. Box 1505, Ridgecrest, CA 93556. Info Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest. 847/234-0022
Robert M. Roen
April 21, 1946 - November 03, 2009
of Lake Bluff and formerly of Lake Forest
Memorial Service: 5:00 P.M. November 07, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home
Visitation: 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. November 07, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home
Robert M. Roen, 63, of Lake Bluff and formerly of Lake Forest, died November 3, 2009 at his home. Beloved husband of Susan Roen. Loving father of Jennifer (Jim) Bentz, Scott (Renee) Roen and Diantha Roen. Cherished grandfather of Patrick and Allison Bentz and Lily and Isla Roen. Caring brother of Florence Roen. Mr. Roen was an active speaker for the Gift of Hope on organ and tissue donation at High Schools and Colleges throughout the Chicagoland area. He also enjoyed volunteering for Life Source blood drives, especially at the Great Lakes Naval Base. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Crown Point Community Foundation, (Mike Brown, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund), P.O. Box 522, Crown Point IN 46308-0522 or American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604 or the Gift of Hope, 425 Spring Lane Drive, Itasca, IL 60143. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 3pm until the 5pm funeral service at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Marshall Goodwin
April 14, 1952 - November 22, 2009
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. November 28, 2009 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60048
Marshall Goodwin, 57, of Lake Forest died November 22, 2009. Mr. Goodwin was an eagle scout and a longtime employee of Abbott Laboratories. Husband of Sylvia Goodwin. Father of Brian Goodwin of Columbus, OH and Stephanie Goodwin of Lake Forest. Brother of Mary (Keith) Hackney of Arlington, TX. Son of Marion and the late E.B. “Butch” Goodwin. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America 2745 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035. No visitation. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment Private. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest
Edgar "Ned" Heizer, Jr.
September 23, 1929 - December 03, 2009
of Lake Forest, Illinois
Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m. December 09, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Edgar Francis “Ned” Heizer, Jr., 80, of Lake Forest and Bermuda died December 3, 2009. Ned was a man of many ideas and big dreams. He was always looking toward the future and thinking of ways to make our country a better place for all. Ned had many friends. He willingly offered his advice and council to his family and friends. Husband of Molly Hunt Heizer for 57 years. Father of Linda Heizer Seaman, Molly Hunt (John Dufficy) Heizer and Edgar Francis “Skip” (Lynn Hill) Heizer, III. Grandfather of Whitney Seaman Watson, Natalie Seaman, Emma Heizer and Corbon Heizer. Brother of Ann Heizer Dewey and the late Harper Heizer. Ned will also be missed by his caring friends Rosa, Joyce & Tammy. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s Disease Research, Dept. of Development, 201st St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 or to the Geneva Foundation for Balmoral Care Center, 1100 Pemdridge Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest. No visitation. Interment will be private. Info. Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to: The Mayo Clinc, Parkinson's Disease Research, Department of Development, 201st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 ----- or to ----- Geneva Foundation, for Balmoral Care Center, 100 Pembridge Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Louis C. Szaflarski
August 17, 1917 - December 15, 2009
of Lake Bluff, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 Saturday December 18, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:30 a.m. December 19, 2009 at The Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Louis C. Szaflarski, 92, of Lake Bluff, IL died December 15, 2009. Decorated Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Loving Husband of Katherine nee Steinhauer; Loving father of Karen (James) Ports of Colorado Springs, CO, Susan (Patrick) Vehlow of Libertyville, the late Paul Louis Szaflarski (1956), Mark (Monica) Szaflarski of Oak Park and David (Karyn) Szaflarski of Lake Forest; Cherished grandfather of Christine Basley, Jeffrey & Matthew Ports, Elizabeth & Jonathan Vehlow and Emily & Anna Szaflarski; Cherished great grandfather of Rochelle Basley and Jacob, William & Thomas Ports. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Lake Bluff American Legion Post #510, P.O. Box 142, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 19 at the Church of St. Mary 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. Interment St. Mary cemetery, Lake Forest. Visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and again Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL.
Henry "Hank" Theisen
January 18, 1918 - December 28, 2009
of Libertyville formerly of Deerfield
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. December 31, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. December 31, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Henry “Hank” Theisen, 81, of Libertyville and a former longtime resident of Deerfield died Dec. 28, 2009 in Lake Forest. Highly decorated combat veteran of the Korean War, including three major battle stars. Also, past member of the Economic Club of Chicago and past director of the Chicago Boy’s Club. Longtime volunteer of Chicago Botanic Garden. Husband of Nancy nee Higgins. Father of David Theisen of Chicago, Anne (Fritz) Schumann of West Chester, PA and Mark (Mary Ellen) Theisen of Mason, OH. Grandfather of Catherine Theisen, Natalie and Claire Schumann, Samanta and Patrick Theisen. Brother of Gerard (Ginny) Theisen, Frances (William) Platt and Florence M. Theisen. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass, Thursday, December 31, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Church, 950 West Everett Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. Info: (847) 234-0022
Bowen Blair
August 04, 1918 - September 11, 2009
of Lake Forest, Illinois
All services will be private
Ruth A. Andrew
September 06, 1929 - October 14, 2009
of Knollwood, Illinois
Visitation: 10:00 a, m, until time of service October 19, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. October 19, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home
Interment: October 19, 2009 at Lake Forest cemetery
Ruth Agnes Andrew, nee Robertson, a life long resident of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, passed away Oct. 14, 2009. Mrs. Andrew was born Sept. 6, 1929 to Olive and Arthur Robertson. She married
James M. Andrew in 1952. Ruth graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1947 and then spent many years as a travel agent. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, was a wonderful baker and an avid reader. In the recent past, Ruth was very active at the Lake Forest /Lake Bluff Senior Center. She is survived by her daughters Deborah (Tom) Giles and Jennifer Kempe, both of Denver, CO and her sons Donald (Erna) of Chicago, Greg of Lake Bluff and Thomas (Mary) of Libertyville, 5 grandchildren, a niece and nephew and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband James, parents Arthur and Olive, brothers Donald and Roger and a grandson Robert. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 E. Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 or the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tribute Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Visitation Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment Lake Forest cemetery. Info: (847) 234-0022
