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Freitag Funeral Home

700 East Kahler Road
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 476-2181
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DONALD E. KELLEY - Youngstown Vindicator

Monday, May 01, 2017

Mill Creek Park, Kravits Deli, The Elms Ballroom, and Idora Park, and he enjoyed listening to John Lee Hooker, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, and Janis Joplin. Don is survived by a son, Arian G. Kelley of Wilmington, N.C.; a daughter, Megan K. Small of Kannapolis, N.C.; three sisters, Margaret Brown of Florida, Winifred Kiersey of Toronto, Ohio, and Beth Parker of Kent; and two brothers, William Kelley of Mantua, and Lawrence Kelley of Aiken, S.C. He also leaves behind his four grandchildren, Chandler, Cora, Sophia, and Evan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom he dearly loved. Requiescat In Pacem. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Michael Kelley. In accordance with Don?s wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Arrangements for Mr. Kelley are being provided by the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 N. Park Ave. in Warren. Please visit www.carlwhall.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the Kelley family.

Dolores F. (Brown) Means

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Douglasville.Mrs. Means had especially enjoyed spending time with her family.In addition to her husband, Mrs. Means is survived by her children, Lori A. Means, of Birdsboro; Lee A. Gehman, of Wilmington, DE; Mark A. Gehman and his wife, Amy D., of Telford; Gregg A. Gehman, of Wilmington, DE; Charles E. Means and his spouse, Rob Miketa, of San Diego, CA; and Edward G. Means III, of Harleysville; eight grandchildren, Amber, Gregg, Elizabeth, William, Grant, Isaac, Julia, and Melody; her sister, Martha Brown, and her spouse, Vivian Santandrea, of Cape May, NJ; and her brother, Archie Brown, Jr., of Ambler.Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, in the Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, 87 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960, where a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Singer Brenda Jones, of the R&B Group The Jones Girls, Has Passed Away - EBONY.com

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Girls has passed away; she was 62.According to her sister, Shirley Jones, the singer was struck on Monday, April 3, by several cars while attempting to cross the street while visiting her daughter in Wilmington, Delaware. Police are still investigating the incident, but her sister called Brenda’s death a heartbreaking loss.“My sister was my life, she was probably one of the sweetest people you’d ever want to meet,” Shirley Jones told EBONY. “When we lost Val in 2001 that was a real big blow to the family….The bond that we had growing up was unique; it was so special.”Shirley Jones continued, “The heartbreak is phenomenal. I can’t even imagine going on without her but life will go on. We’re strong and we’re going to persevere in her name. She was truly a wonderful person.”Consisting of sisters Shirley, Brenda and Valorie, The Jones Girls served as backup singers for soul acts like Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, and Diana Ross before striking out on their own. The group’s self-titled 1979 debut album landed in the top 10 on Billboard’s R&B charts, resulting in the hit “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” and its B-side, “Who Can I Run To,” which was covered by Xscape in 1995.[embedded content]Before disbanding in the early 2000s following sister Valorie Jones’ death, The Jones...

Dr. Sandra K. Willsie - Parsons Sun

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Dr. Debra Willsie-Daggett of Overland Park and Barbara Willsie-Hess of Wichita; a niece, Emily Daggett of Overland Park; two nephews, Grant Willsie of Omaha, Nebraska, and Dr. Philip Willsie of Wilmington, Delaware; and two great-nephews, Mac and Harvey Willsie of Wilmington, Delaware.Sandra graduated magna cum laude from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology and chemistry. She attended Kansas City University of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating magna cum laude, and received the Golden Stethoscope Award for Outstanding Graduate.As an osteopathic physician, with board certification in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine, Sandra worked diligently for over 30 years to further scientific discovery and health care education. A National Institutes of Health-funded career academic awardee, a Macy Institute scholar and an invited faculty member on health care leadership at Harvard University, Sandra was very involved in academic medicine. She served as professor of medicine, interim chair of medicine and docent at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and as provost, dean, vice dean and department chair at Kansas City University of Osteopathic Medicine.Sandra earned a master’s degree in bioethics and health policy focusing on research ethics from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She made countless scholarly presentations and published regularly with active participation as a board member of the American College of Chest Physicians. Sandra once said “...

Korzeniowski, Beatrice ( Sternman) - Press of Atlantic City

Monday, March 27, 2017

Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Korzeniowski, Beatrice ( Sternman) , - 87, of Wildwood Crest, NJ passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 87. Bea was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 15, 1930 to the late Ida and Philip Sternman, long time local grocery shop owners who moved to Wildwood from Wilmington in 1932. She remained a life-long resident very active in her community and graduating from Wildwood High School in 1947. Bea was the original member of the Holly Beach Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, past president of the Greater Wildwood Little League Auxiliary. Honorary Member of the Wildwood Civic Club ( 60+ years) and the Red Hat Society of the Wildwood Crest " Clam Shell Queens". Bea was predeceased by her sister Miriam, her brother Leonard, her husband Henry " Hank", and daughter Cecelia. She is survived by her sons and their families: Stephen and Deb of Media, Pa; Michael formerly of Havertown, PA and now of Almaty, Kazakhstan; Henry and Carol of Livingston, NJ; Dr. Philip and Brenda of Egg Harbor Township, NJ and 8 grandchildren- Michael, Jason, Joseph, Katie, Kristina, Kira, Cameron and Alek. Bea had three careers: Laboratory Technician ( Graduate of Atlantic City Hospital) at Burdette Tomlin Hospital, Banker at Chemical Bank, and first and foremost and prima...

Giving the grieving a break: Online disclosure of funeral costs in South Bay helps avoid gouging - The Daily Breeze

Monday, March 27, 2017

South Bay and Harbor Area do not have general price lists on their websites. Green Hills Mortuary in Rancho Palos Verdes, Exquisite Family Mortuary in Inglewood, Funeraria Del Angel in Wilmington and Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary in Torrance each list their services, but advise prospective customers to call and request a general price list.Green Hills’ list of services warns consumers that advertised prices at other funeral homes might be dishonest.“Many providers advertise low prices then add hidden fees. Our professional funeral directors will clearly let you know what the total price will be for our excellent services and merchandise,” the mortuary states.Funeraria Del Angel and Halverson, Stone & Myers are part of a chain, Service Corp. International, which mostly operates under the brand “Dignity Memorial,” and has a uniform policy not to post prices.Houston-based SCI, with $3?billion in revenue last year, owns 470 cemeteries and 1,500 funeral homes nationwide, including 70 in Southern California. It has acquired rival chains and independents at a rapid pace.SCI charges far more than most independent funeral homes for cremations and burials, according to the consumer groups’ report, which compared prices across several categories.Among the homes surveyed, Dignity Memorial outlets charged a median price of $2,700 for a simple cremation, 72 percent more than the independents.And Dignity Memorial homes charged a median of $2,155 for a simple burial, 50 percent more than the independent businesses. (A simple or “immediate” burial only includes paperwork, placing the body in a casket and delivering it to a cemetery. It does not cover the cost of casket, embalming, or the plot.)“Although media reports on SCI have often described the company as the ‘Wal-Mart’ of funeral service, the comparison does not hold,” the report asserted. “Unlike Wal-Mart, SCI’s economies of scale don’t translate into cost savings for consumers.”A company statement responding to the report read, “We strongly believe having a personal conversation to understand how families envision honoring their loved ones goes far beyond simply using an online resource and is the best way to help families during a very difficult time.“Our Dignity Memorial providers con...

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DONALD E. KELLEY - Youngstown Vindicator

Monday, May 01, 2017

Mill Creek Park, Kravits Deli, The Elms Ballroom, and Idora Park, and he enjoyed listening to John Lee Hooker, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, and Janis Joplin. Don is survived by a son, Arian G. Kelley of Wilmington, N.C.; a daughter, Megan K. Small of Kannapolis, N.C.; three sisters, Margaret Brown of Florida, Winifred Kiersey of Toronto, Ohio, and Beth Parker of Kent; and two brothers, William Kelley of Mantua, and Lawrence Kelley of Aiken, S.C. He also leaves behind his four grandchildren, Chandler, Cora, Sophia, and Evan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom he dearly loved. Requiescat In Pacem. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Michael Kelley. In accordance with Don?s wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Arrangements for Mr. Kelley are being provided by the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 N. Park Ave. in Warren. Please visit www.carlwhall.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the Kelley family.

Dolores F. (Brown) Means

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Douglasville.Mrs. Means had especially enjoyed spending time with her family.In addition to her husband, Mrs. Means is survived by her children, Lori A. Means, of Birdsboro; Lee A. Gehman, of Wilmington, DE; Mark A. Gehman and his wife, Amy D., of Telford; Gregg A. Gehman, of Wilmington, DE; Charles E. Means and his spouse, Rob Miketa, of San Diego, CA; and Edward G. Means III, of Harleysville; eight grandchildren, Amber, Gregg, Elizabeth, William, Grant, Isaac, Julia, and Melody; her sister, Martha Brown, and her spouse, Vivian Santandrea, of Cape May, NJ; and her brother, Archie Brown, Jr., of Ambler.Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, in the Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, 87 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960, where a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Singer Brenda Jones, of the R&B Group The Jones Girls, Has Passed Away - EBONY.com

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Girls has passed away; she was 62.According to her sister, Shirley Jones, the singer was struck on Monday, April 3, by several cars while attempting to cross the street while visiting her daughter in Wilmington, Delaware. Police are still investigating the incident, but her sister called Brenda’s death a heartbreaking loss.“My sister was my life, she was probably one of the sweetest people you’d ever want to meet,” Shirley Jones told EBONY. “When we lost Val in 2001 that was a real big blow to the family….The bond that we had growing up was unique; it was so special.”Shirley Jones continued, “The heartbreak is phenomenal. I can’t even imagine going on without her but life will go on. We’re strong and we’re going to persevere in her name. She was truly a wonderful person.”Consisting of sisters Shirley, Brenda and Valorie, The Jones Girls served as backup singers for soul acts like Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, and Diana Ross before striking out on their own. The group’s self-titled 1979 debut album landed in the top 10 on Billboard’s R&B charts, resulting in the hit “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” and its B-side, “Who Can I Run To,” which was covered by Xscape in 1995.[embedded content]Before disbanding in the early 2000s following sister Valorie Jones’ death, The Jones...

Dr. Sandra K. Willsie - Parsons Sun

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Dr. Debra Willsie-Daggett of Overland Park and Barbara Willsie-Hess of Wichita; a niece, Emily Daggett of Overland Park; two nephews, Grant Willsie of Omaha, Nebraska, and Dr. Philip Willsie of Wilmington, Delaware; and two great-nephews, Mac and Harvey Willsie of Wilmington, Delaware.Sandra graduated magna cum laude from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology and chemistry. She attended Kansas City University of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating magna cum laude, and received the Golden Stethoscope Award for Outstanding Graduate.As an osteopathic physician, with board certification in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine, Sandra worked diligently for over 30 years to further scientific discovery and health care education. A National Institutes of Health-funded career academic awardee, a Macy Institute scholar and an invited faculty member on health care leadership at Harvard University, Sandra was very involved in academic medicine. She served as professor of medicine, interim chair of medicine and docent at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and as provost, dean, vice dean and department chair at Kansas City University of Osteopathic Medicine.Sandra earned a master’s degree in bioethics and health policy focusing on research ethics from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She made countless scholarly presentations and published regularly with active participation as a board member of the American College of Chest Physicians. Sandra once said “...

Korzeniowski, Beatrice ( Sternman) - Press of Atlantic City

Monday, March 27, 2017

Container { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }Korzeniowski, Beatrice ( Sternman) , - 87, of Wildwood Crest, NJ passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 87. Bea was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 15, 1930 to the late Ida and Philip Sternman, long time local grocery shop owners who moved to Wildwood from Wilmington in 1932. She remained a life-long resident very active in her community and graduating from Wildwood High School in 1947. Bea was the original member of the Holly Beach Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, past president of the Greater Wildwood Little League Auxiliary. Honorary Member of the Wildwood Civic Club ( 60+ years) and the Red Hat Society of the Wildwood Crest " Clam Shell Queens". Bea was predeceased by her sister Miriam, her brother Leonard, her husband Henry " Hank", and daughter Cecelia. She is survived by her sons and their families: Stephen and Deb of Media, Pa; Michael formerly of Havertown, PA and now of Almaty, Kazakhstan; Henry and Carol of Livingston, NJ; Dr. Philip and Brenda of Egg Harbor Township, NJ and 8 grandchildren- Michael, Jason, Joseph, Katie, Kristina, Kira, Cameron and Alek. Bea had three careers: Laboratory Technician ( Graduate of Atlantic City Hospital) at Burdette Tomlin Hospital, Banker at Chemical Bank, and first and foremost and prima...

Giving the grieving a break: Online disclosure of funeral costs in South Bay helps avoid gouging - The Daily Breeze

Monday, March 27, 2017

South Bay and Harbor Area do not have general price lists on their websites. Green Hills Mortuary in Rancho Palos Verdes, Exquisite Family Mortuary in Inglewood, Funeraria Del Angel in Wilmington and Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary in Torrance each list their services, but advise prospective customers to call and request a general price list.Green Hills’ list of services warns consumers that advertised prices at other funeral homes might be dishonest.“Many providers advertise low prices then add hidden fees. Our professional funeral directors will clearly let you know what the total price will be for our excellent services and merchandise,” the mortuary states.Funeraria Del Angel and Halverson, Stone & Myers are part of a chain, Service Corp. International, which mostly operates under the brand “Dignity Memorial,” and has a uniform policy not to post prices.Houston-based SCI, with $3?billion in revenue last year, owns 470 cemeteries and 1,500 funeral homes nationwide, including 70 in Southern California. It has acquired rival chains and independents at a rapid pace.SCI charges far more than most independent funeral homes for cremations and burials, according to the consumer groups’ report, which compared prices across several categories.Among the homes surveyed, Dignity Memorial outlets charged a median price of $2,700 for a simple cremation, 72 percent more than the independents.And Dignity Memorial homes charged a median of $2,155 for a simple burial, 50 percent more than the independent businesses. (A simple or “immediate” burial only includes paperwork, placing the body in a casket and delivering it to a cemetery. It does not cover the cost of casket, embalming, or the plot.)“Although media reports on SCI have often described the company as the ‘Wal-Mart’ of funeral service, the comparison does not hold,” the report asserted. “Unlike Wal-Mart, SCI’s economies of scale don’t translate into cost savings for consumers.”A company statement responding to the report read, “We strongly believe having a personal conversation to understand how families envision honoring their loved ones goes far beyond simply using an online resource and is the best way to help families during a very difficult time.“Our Dignity Memorial providers con...