ALWAYS REMEMBERED...

Mrs. Ruth Gregori
1930-2008

The DuPage Figure Skating Club sadly regrets the passing of long time Judge and Board Member Ruth Frances Gregori, nee Pennie, age 77, of Skokie, died Feb. 9, 2008 at Alden Estates of Evanston, she was born June 16, 1930 in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Gregori was a member of St. Peter Parish in Skokie. She was a graduate of Mundelein College in Chicago. Mrs. Gregori taught elementary education for
more than thirty years at St. Ita and St. Jerome Schools in Chicago. Mrs. Gregori raised and bred Kerry Blue Terriers for more than thirty-five years, many of which were champions. She was an active member of the Kerry Blue Terrier Club and the North Shore Senior Center in Northfield. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Donn James and daughter, Hollie. Survivors include son, Donn James Jr. (Janet) of Evanston; granddaughters, Emily, Lindsey and Courtney; a sister, Lois Esler, a brother, Jerry Pennie; and many nieces and nephews.

Published in the Chicago Tribune on 2/11/2008.

The DuPage Figure Skating Club sadly regrets the passing of one of its beloved judges, and long time club member, Doris Bodmer.  Fondly referred to by all in the skating world, “Mrs. B,” touched so many from her years in coaching and judging in the Chicago area. Doris passed away at her home on May 4^th, 2007 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. For more than 30 years she taught several generations of young skaters, and was an honored judge and author of the book, “How to Raise a Competitive Figure Skater.” 

Her long time coaching partner Cindy Perpich said it best, “Mrs. B. was able to coach and befriend all ages and personalities.  It didn’t matter if you knew her for a day or for 30 years, she gave of herself to every child, every parent.”  When she was diagnosed with cancer she had to slow down, and thus used her skating knowledge and expertise in judging.  

Figure skating always lived in Doris’ soul.  Her son Edward said his mother was a natural skater even as a small child on the frozen ponds and rinks in Switzerland.  Doris continued on and won the Swiss Ladies National title in 1953.  She then moved to London to train and it was there where she met Arnold Bodmer, a doctoral graduate in nuclear physics.  They were married in 1956 and moved to Manchester England where they started their family and then in 1963 moved to Downers Grove where she continued to teach skating.     In addition to her work on the ice, Mrs. Bodmer earned a master’s degree from the University of Chicago.  She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Arnold Bodmer; children Edward (Jill) Bodmer, Sylvia (Donald) True, Richard (Tula) Bodmer and Anne (John) Lutz; her brothers-in-law and ten grandchildren.

The DuPage FSC deeply regrets to announce the passing of it's president of many years, Mr. Joseph L. Serafine. Mr. Serafine was instrumental in bringing this club to the high prestige it now has. Under his direction, the DuPage FSC put on many USFSA competitions including Jr. Nationals, and Jr. World selections and our own DuPage Opens. We will miss his guidance tremendously and his zealous love for the sport and its skaters. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Serafine family.

Joseph L. Serafine, 88, of Lake Forest, IL and Wellington, FL, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2006. He was born Nov. 19, 1917 in Chicago to Concetta, nee D'Onfro, and Frank Serafine. Real estate developer and investor in the Midwest and South Florida. Mr. Serafine still worked every day of the week up until his passing. Mr. Serafine's dedication and devotion to his family was unparalleled. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, nee Strobel; and two daughters, Karen (Daniel) Considine of Winnetka and Jan (Alan Eisenberg) Serafine of Lake Forest; grandfather of Shaun (John) Fitzgerald of London, Sheila (Michael) Kailus of Chicago, John P. Considine of Chicago, Erik Serafine of Chicago and Andrew Serafine of Chicago; great-grandfather of Margaux Fitzgerald and Kelly Kailus. He is also survived by one brother, Daniel (late Winifred Connolly) of Menlo Park, CA. Mr. Serafine was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Anna (Joseph Rosanova), Valentine (Anna Hrzyck), Angela (Attilo Stasio), Josephine (Val Conte) and Genevieve (Arthur Lucangioli). He was also uncle to many nieces and nephews including Charles (Gay Hastings) Marino; and brother- in-law to Norma (the late Robert) Anderson, late Jack (Peggy Elliott) Strobel and the late Lila Lee (Howard) Thoren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United States Figure Skating Memorial Fund, 20 First Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (ww.usfsa.org) or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 24 at St. Patrick's Church (the new church), 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Entombment Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Info, 847-234-0022.

Mr. KIRK LANGSETH

1959-2005