Obituaries

Walter “Bud” Huebner, 72

Walter “Bud” Huebner, of Villa Park and formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 72. Dear son of the late Walter Huebner and Charlotte Huebner Trompeter; brother of Patricia (David) Konishi, Anne Marie (Robert) Stezowski, Timothy (Carol) Trompeter, John (Laura) Trompeter, Robert J. (Kim) Trompeter, Mike Trompeter, Mary (William) Kauck, Jean (David) Dierlam, Joseph (Cate) Trompeter and the late Mark Trompeter; uncle of 22 nieces and nephews; great uncle of 8 nieces and nephews. Walter was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Memorial visitation will be held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. Prayers 10:15 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the funeral home going to Visitation Church for a Memorial Mass at 10:45 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for JDRF, 1 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1200, Chicago, 60602. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

John Lester Dramm, 65

John Lester Dramm passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016.  He was born on April 20, 1951 in Elmhurst and attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, York Community High School and Western Illinois University, then joined the United States Marine Corps.  He worked in the Dramm family floral business for many years and later started his own company in the floral supply industry until he retired in 2013.  His name is well known in the floral industry.  John loved America and proudly served his country as a Marine.  He was described as a guy with old school values which made him lovable to many.  He is survived by his life partner, Janet Hayden; his parents, John and Bernardine Dramm; brother, Rick (Lori) Dramm; sister, Deborah (Tom Russell) Dramm Russell; his niece, Courtney; nephews, Mathew, Riley, Mitchell, Erik and his Schnauzer, Elouise.  He will be missed dearly. A celebration of John’s life and memory will be held at Visitation Church, 779 S. York, Elmhurst with a Memorial Gathering on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10:45 a.m. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated for the Disabled American Veterans at dav.org Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Mary Montesantos, 80

Mary Montesantos, of Oak Brook, passed away recently at the age of 80. She was born in Milous, Greece. Beloved mother of Jim (Voula) and George (Helen); loving YiaYia of John, Andrew, Peter, Stefanee, Rheana, Lucas, Alexander, Adam, Abby and Andrew; dear sister of the late Gust (survived by Pat) Kazantzis and the late Helen (survived by Christ) Thanos; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios, 893 Church Rd., Elmhurst. Interment to follow at Arlington Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Arrangements provided by Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary. For more information, call (630) 834-1133 or visit pedersenryberg.com.

Douglas A. Riemer, 73

Douglas A. Riemer, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Heide, nee Schwarz; loving father of Natalie (Steven Tisil) Riemer-Tisil; beloved Papa of Brandon and Caitlin; great grandfather of Nicholas; brother of Harriet (Fred) Rodriguez and the late Marion (Charles) Nelson, Joan (Jim) Kehoe, Patsy (Ken) Golden and Joseph (Beverly) Riemer Jr.; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Doug was an Army Veteran and worked at Scranton-Gillette Communications and formerly at Vance Publishing. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016. Services 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Seasons Hospice, 6400 Shafer Ct., Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.