ALWAYS REMEMBERED...

MR. JOSEPH L. SERAFINE

1917 - 2006

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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. NORBERT J. KATARSKI

Norbert J. Katarski, 85, WWII Purple Heart Veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, beloved husband of Lois Lotus; fond brother of Alice Zyierzycki; loving brother-in-law of Glenn Pirrong and uncle of Craig Pirronga; also many nieces and nephews. He was a Gold Figure Skating Judge and longtime member of the Skokie Valley Figure Skating Club. Visitation Thursday, January 15, 3 to 9 p.m. in the parlor of the Northfield Community Church, Wagner & Willow Roads. Funeral Friday, January 16 10 a.m. at the same church. Burial will follow at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northshore Hospice or the Northfield Community Church appreciated. For info: 847-361-6088.

Chicago Tribune-1/14/09

Mr. RICHARD D. JONESI

Richard D. Jonesi, beloved husband of the late Jeanne; loving father of Cindy Caprel, Marc (Patti) and Doug (Susan); dear grandfather of Kelly Caprel, Sam and Cristen
Jonesi; fond brother of Jackie (Jordan) Goodman.

Graveside Service Monday, June 16, 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid, Arlington Heights (meet 1:45 p.m. at cemetery office). In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital or USFS Memorial Fund appreciated.

Published in the Chicago Tribune on 6/15/2008.

Ms. Stephanie Terese Joseph
1986-2008

Born May 30, 1986, to Joe T. Joseph and Mary Joseph of Naperville, she passed away at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, after a valiant battle with cancer. Stephanie attended Longwood and Springbrook Elementary Schools, Gregory Middle School and Neuqua Valley High School, all in Naperville. She was currently a senior at the University of Missouri at Columbia, majoring in journalism. She was an accomplished figure skater and had won many competitions. While a student at Neuqua Valley, she was also on the Orchesis Dance Ensemble and a member of the track and field team. At the University of Missouri, she was a contributing author for the campus newspaper. She is survived by her parents; and her older brother, Thomas "Tom" Joseph.

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.

Mrs. Doris E. Bodmer

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.

Mr. KIRK LANGSETH

1959-2005

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