Obituaries

Ruth O. Creaser, 87

Ruth O. Creaser, nee Olson, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 87. Beloved wife of James for 67 years. Loving mother of Valerie (Terry) Pence, Jim, David and John Creaser, dearest grandmother of Monica Pence and Shawna Creaser, dear sister of the late Ted Olson, Audrey Lee and David Olson. Funeral services were held on Monday October 10, 2016 at Calvary United Methodist Church 136 E. Highland, Villa Park, Interment to follow at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, IL. Ruth enjoyed gardening and reading, and sewing her own clothing. She taught elementary school and was an active member at Calvary United Methodist Church. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Margaret “Pat” Hutchins, 89

Margaret “Pat” Hutchins, nee Young, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L.; loving mother of Lee, Mary Ann (Henry) Szewczyk, Gail (George) Bohling, Daniel (Hilde), Michael (Barbara) and Patricia (Robert) Glembocki; grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 1. Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Visitation Church, 779 S. York Rd., Elmhurst. Private interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the ALS Association, Greater Chicago Chapter, 220 W. Huron St., #4003, Chicago, IL 60654. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Jacqueline H. Luchetta

Jacqueline H. Luchetta, nee Payne, beloved wife of the late Julius Luchetta; loving mother of Kim Bartlett, Tracy (Michael) Luchetta, Matthew (Marie) Luchetta, Jullie (Lawrance) Stelzner and Jodi (Tracy Rae) Luchetta; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Enid) Bartlett, Lindsay (Adam) Hernandez, Adrian Luchetta, Anthony Stelzner, Mia Stelzner and Mason Luchetta; great-grandmother of Izabela, Arazeli, Ethan and Paloma; dear sister of John (Jill) Payne and Susan (Ray) Begy; fond aunt of many wonderful nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Gibbons Funeral Home in Elmhurst. Interment private. Arrangements provided by Gibbons Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-0018 or visit gibbonsfuneralhome.com for more information.

Thomas A. Fosnot, 76

Thomas A. Fosnot, longtime resident of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Barbara for 56 years. Loving father of Michael (Lisa), Carol (David) Allen and Tom (Lynda) Fosnot. Dearest grandfather of Joshua Edwards, Christopher and Matthew Fosnot, Samantha Allen and Alyson (Max) Kern. Dear brother of Mary (Michael) Carroll, Richard Fosnot, Fred (Carolyn) Fosnot, the late Jerry (survived by Gerry) Fosnot and John Fosnot. Fond uncle of many. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital appreciated. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.