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Westmont troupe plans auditions How to submit Send information to obits mysuburbanlife.com or call 866-817-3278. Most obituaries appear online. To leave a message of condolence in the online guest book, go to obituaries. mysuburbanlife.com ELINOR D. BARRETT Elinor D.

Barrett, nee Dicke, beloved wife of the late David R. Barrett, loving mother of Kate (Gordon) Dickey, Thomas (Stephanie), Daniel (Pam) Barrett, dear grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 6. Memorial Visitation Monday, January 18, 2016, from 5:00 pm until time of memorial service at 7:00 pm at Adams-Winterfield Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. So.

of Odgen) Downers Grove. Memorials to Make a Wish Foundation, www.wish.orgdonate. 630968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com 2015, in Lisle. He is the beloved husband of the late Jeanne E. Kurtz (December 30, 1928 to November 22, 2014).

Loving father of Susan K. Behnke, Kenneth B. Kurtz, and Richard A. Kurtz. Fond Grandfather of Kristy, Stephanie, Angie, Jackie, and Nikki.

Wally and Jeanne moved to Downers Grove in 1957 when Western Electric transferred Wally to the Chicago area. They joined St. Paul's United Church of Christ and enjoyed over 50 years of fellowship and service there. Wally was active in boy scouting for over 50 years while working with Boy Scout Troop 57 and Venture Crew 57 which specializes in model railroading. Wally and Jeanne were married for over 65 years.

Family and friends to gather Sunday, January 17, 2016, for 1PM Memorial Service at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Downers Grove. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Pauls United Church of Christ would be appreciated. Arrangements made by DuPage Cremations, Ltd.

and Memorial Chapel. (630) 293-5200 DAVID ROSSMAN David Rossman, 64, of Lombard, at rest January 9, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home Cremation Services. WILLIAM VRBA out of a sense of adventure. With their oddball neighbor, Victor Velasco, and Corie's well-meaning mother, they must reconcile their personal differences.

In addition to the principals, roles include a telephone man and delivery man. Details on several scenes are available on the troupe's website. While it is not necessary to memorize the monologue, one should be familiar with the scenes, the release stated. Auditions will be cold reads from the script. Performances run March 18 to 27 at Westmont High School.

For information regarding the auditions and PVPN, call 630-963-5252 or visit www. pvpnwestmont.com. SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA WESTMONT The Progressive Village Performance Network in Westmont announced auditions for "Barefoot in the Park." They will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 17, and 7 to 9 p.m.

Jan. 18, with callbacks or special appointments, if needed, at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Westmont Community Center. The play combines family spirit, love and laughs, the news release stated.

In the story, New Yorkers Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds. He is a stuffed shirt just starting his career as a lawyer. Corie, a woman whose main goal in life is to have fun, prides herself on doing the irrational purely Open house set for new child support nonprofit RALPH J. ZOBJECK, SR. Ralph J.

Zobjeck, age 82, a 70 year area resident. Retiring in 1994 after 43 years from the Village of Hinsdale. His passion was fishing and hunting. Beloved husband of Geraldine nee Riha for 59 years. Loving father of Ralph J.

(Karen) Zobjeck Jr. and the late Rodney Michael (2004). Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Mark) Krupa. Dear brother of LaVerne Giacaloni, the late LeRoy Zobjeck and the late Irene Plonka. Fond uncle of several nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will take place Friday, January 15, 2016 From 10:00 A.M. until Services 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant Westmont, IL 60559 For information: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-2262 American Heart Association Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Prevent Child Abuse Illinois A. I.

i iv. -I Mi WILLIAM J. BECK, SR. William J. "Bill" Beck, age 75, a resident of Naperville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Edward Hospital in Naperville after a short illness.

Local arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home Cremation Services, Naperville, IL. For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com GEORGE KARL George Karl, age 82, of Willowbrook, passed away December 30, 2015. Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home, Westmont, 630-968-2262. MATHILDA KENIG Mathilda "Tillie" Kenig, nee Entwick, age 91, of Clarendon Hills, at rest January 10, 2016, at Cordia Senior Residence in Westmont. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (1984); loving mother of Joanne Kenig and Michael (Ginger) Kenig; devoted grandmother of Michael Jr.

(Katie) and Todd Kenig; dearest great-grandmother of Kinsi. Visitation Thursday, January 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at West Suburban Funeral Home Cremation Services 39 Cass Westmont. Funeral services and burial private. Info 630-852-8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com.

WALLACE B. KURTZ Born: March 9, 1927; in New York, NY Died: Dec. 10, 2015; in Lisle, IL Wallace B. Kurtz was born on March 9, 1927, in New York City. He passed away on December 10, noisaacsgmail.com.

The Association for Advocacy of Child Support is devoted to promoting the well-being of families and children by providing tangible and practical support to families not receiving court-ordered child support; by educating single-parent families about their rights and resources available to them; by advocating for the enforcement of court-ordered child support; and by educating the public and policymakers regarding the economic and social effects of prolific nonpayment of child support. For information on the group, contact Christine Hotchkin at or 630-341-3104. SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA WESTMONT The Association for Advocacy of Child Support will host an open house from 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N.

Cass Ave. Anyone interested in learning more about the new nonprofit is invited to stop by for coffee and a chat, the news release stated. "Put Your Best Foot Forward" is a philanthropic program of AACS that provides gift cards for new shoes to families struggling financially as a result of not receiving child support payments. Families in this situation may apply for these gift cards by contacting AACS at illi- Write to us William Vrba, age 91, of Downers Grove, IL a lifelong area resident, U.S. Navy veteran 1943-1946 longtime Carpenter's Union member.

Beloved husband of Jean L. Vrba for 68 years. Loving brother of 2 brothers and 6 sisters fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews A memorial Mass will take place Friday, January 15, 2016, at 9:30 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 111 S. Cass Avenue Westmont, IL.

Contributions to Seasons Hospice would be appreciated FOR INFO: WWW.T00NFUNERALH0ME.COM OR 630-968-2262 MARY J. WEHRLE Mary J. Wehrle (nee Ice), age 94, a resident of Downers Grove, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville, IL. Local arrangements by Fried rich-Jones Funeral Home Cremation Services, Naperville, IL. For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit We want to hear from you.

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