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Beverly M. Leone, 78

Beverly M. Leone nee Dukovan, of Wayne, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Frank Sr. for 58 years; loving mother of Frank Jr. (Noreen) and Michael (Molly); cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Sean) McCabe, Matthew (Jennifer) Gilles, Kyle, Nicholas and Patrick; great grandmother of Bennett Gilles; dear daughter of the late Martin and Grace Dukovan; sister of David (Carolyn) Dukovan, Barbara Liedtke and Judi (Karl) Brzank; sister-in-law of Robert (Ann) Leone, Richard (Lynn) Leone and Roger (Lisa) Leone; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beverly was a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for 40 years. She loved baking, gardening and the Cubs. Funeral service was held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Wayne Garden Club, Gift of Hope or Rush University Medical Center for the Rush Cancer Institute. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

 

Augustina N. Acoba, 79

Augustina N. Acoba nee Dugay, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Antonio P.; loving mother of Sheryl (James) Gaynor, Wayne (Kristi) Acoba, Steven (friend, Mark Langenderfer) Acoba and Karyn (Timothy) Zondlo; grandmother of Trace, Lauren, Emily, Morgan, Max, Leilani, John and Patrick; sister of six, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Augustina was active in many retiree and church organizations. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst. Interment Maui Veteran’s Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Charles William Forsyth Sr., 88

Charles William Forsyth Sr., of Lombard, Chicago and Sunbury, Pa., passed away recently at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ruth nee Gloor; father of Chuck, Beth (Bob) Daniels and Bob (Vicki); grandfather of Benjamin (Clarice) Forsyth, David Forsyth, Susana Forsyth, Jack (Erin) Daniels, Mark Daniels, Ashley (Paul) Chaon, Morgan Forsyth and Harrison Forsyth; great grandfather of 6; brother of the late Mary Jane. Charles was an Army Veteran. Past Master of the Cleveland Lodge #211 A.F. & A.M. and current Life Member of the Glenview United Lodge #1058 A.F. & A.M. Funeral with Masonic Services was held Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Elaine M. Thomas, 85

Elaine M. Thomas, nee Barden, 85, formerly of Elmhurst and Venice, Fla. Beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Charles “Chuck” (Elaine) Thomas, Julieann Thomas and Marianne (Brad) Robertson; grandmother of James and Alexandra Thomas and Grant and Nora Robertson; sister of the late Dolores (Eugene) Graham; aunt of Patrick Graham and the late Colleen Graham. Elaine was a 1948 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Chicago. Funeral Mass was held Friday, April 15, 2016 at Mary Queen of Heaven Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses will be appreciated. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Marilyn J. Kamp, 86

Marilyn J. Kamp, nee Lees, a 62-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Bruce (Sharon), Peggy (Jim) Kolbas, Susan (Scott) Hibsch and Barb (Mike) Altosino; grandmother of 10; sister of the late Myra Cope and Donald Lees. Funeral service was held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.


Rita M. Somerville, 92

Rita M. Somerville nee Cosentino, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Rita E. (Alan) Celusta; grandmother of David (Ashley) Celusta and the late Kenneth Celusta; great grandmother of Kaden, Brinley and Zephyr; dear daughter of the late Samuel and Ellen Cosentino; sister of the late Michael Cosentino; sister-in-law of Florence Cosentino; aunt of niece and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Friday, April 15, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 134 Arthur, Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be appreciated. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Ronald D. Prokof, 89

Ronald D. Prokof, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Phyllis nee Kockelman Sloan for 55 years and the late Lydia Prokof nee Fiorini; loving father of Ron Prokof, Kathy (Jim) Milkert, Catherine Prokof, Karen (Jeff) Loster, Elizabeth (Brian) Tully and the late James Sloan; father-in-law of Elizabeth Sloan; cherished grandfather of 11; great grandfather of 12; brother of the late Reginald Prokof. Ronald was a WWII Army Veteran, member of Elmhurst T.H.B. Post #187 A.L. and active member of Visitation Church. Funeral Mass was held Monday, April 18, 2016 at Visitation Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Illinois Veterans Home, 1707 N. 12th St., Quincy, IL 62301. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.