Obituaries

Sylvia L. Feil

Sylvia L. Feil, nee Goebel, a proud lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Feil; loving mother of Eugene “Gene” (Linda) Feil Jr. and April (Russell) Minton; grandmother of Stephen (Kelly) Feil and Taylor Minton; great grandmother of Megan and Nicholas Feil; sister of Gloria Hehr and the late Louis Goebel, Jeanette Main and Lorenz Goebel; aunt of many beloved nieces and nephews. Sylvia was a graduate of York Community High School in 1945 and the Art Institute of Chicago (Goodman Theatre) in 1951. She was a member of the Actors Company and toured the U.S. as a dancer, model and actress. She and her husband were owners of Troika Antiques in Downers Grove and Galena. Services were held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst on Monday, September 26, 2016. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please be kind to one another and hug someone you love. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Joyce I. Poth, 86

Joyce I. Poth, nee Hebert, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late John H. Poth Jr.; loving mother of Sandra (Jerry) McLellan, Cindy (Greg) Boehm, Cheryl Zaabel and John III; grandmother of Jacob, Zachary and Rosa Lee Boehm and Aaron and Jarrett Zaabel; sister of Julie (Tom) Anderson and Diane Barick. Joyce was a fashion model after high school, a longtime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, a member of the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild and active in many other Elmhurst organizations. She enjoyed playing tennis at Courts Plus, gardening and loved beautiful things. Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. Private Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, 60181. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Elizabeth V. Paetkae

Elizabeth V. Paetkae, nee Grunwald, of Villa Park, passed away recently. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Paetkae, loving mother of Barbara (James) Arlington and Robert C. (April) Paetkae, dearest grandmother of Amy (Scott) Borst, Robin (Doug) Schofield, Abby (Curphy) Smith, Kimberly (Fiancé Daniel Parks)Arlington, Tiffany Paetkae, Robert (Andrea) Paetkae, Ashley (Luke Summers) Paetkae and Matthew Paetkae, great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Lori (Ron) Pilat. Funeral service was held on Thursday Sept 22, 2016, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital appreciated. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Paul W. Nathe, 85

Paul W. Nathe, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 85.  He was a U.S. Marine who served during the Korean War Era. Loving father of Steven, Philip (Carol), David, and Jeanene (Constantine) Livanos. Dear grandfather of Brian, Erich, Lucas, Rainer, Grace and John. Fond brother of the late Robert Nathe. Paul was a devout Christian and had a great sense of humor, he was loved by all that knew him. Funeral Mass was held Monday September 19, 2016, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell Ave. Villa Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery Hillside.  Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Barbara J. “Babs” Dahl, 60

Barbara J. “Babs” Dahl, nee Canale, of Villa Park, IL formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 60. Beloved wife of Erwin “Erv”; loving mother of Drew J., Olivia L. and Henry N. Dahl; dear grandmother of Oliver T.; fond sister of Linda (Stephen) Clouse, dear aunt of many. Memorial service was held Friday Sept 16, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church 545 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Interment private. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.