| Falk, Richard |
| Farmer, James |
| Faso, Philip F. Philip F. Faso, 62, a longtime resident of South Chicago Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2003 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL. He was a retired Tool and Die Engineer at the Chicago Stamping Plant for 33 years working from 1959 to 1993. He was a member of UAW Local 588, a member of the former St. Ann's Catholic Church, and a member of the Ford Tuesday Golf League. He is survived by his sons, Phillip J. (Katherine) Faso of Chicago Heights, and Anthony J. (Michelle) Faso of Crete; five grandchildren, Justin, Aaron, Phillip, Jacob and Dominique; one brother, Larry Faso of Elkhart, IN, and sisters, Beverly (Tom) Olsen of Berwyn, IL, and Judy Faso and Deborah Faso both of Deerfield Beach, FL. He is also survived by two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Wendy in 1978, and his parents Tony L. and Gilda Faso. The Crete Memorial Chapel, 708-672-7600, handled the funeral arrangements and a funeral mass was held at the Infant Jesus of Prague Church in Flossmoor. Interment was at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Chicago Heights. |
| Fazzoni, Albert |
| Fenstermacher, H. |
| Fiacco, John J. John J. Fiacco, a retired Tool & Die Maker at the Ford Motor Company and a member of UAW Local 588 passed away Monday, October 11, 2004 in Akron, Ohio. He was 82 and a resident of South Chicago Heights, IL. Mr. Fiacco is survived by three daughters, Maryanne (Christopher) Chengelis of Ashland, Ohio, Karen (Vincent( Caffarini of Crown Point, IN, and Joann (Phillip) D'Agostino of Chicago, IL; one son, James J. (Denise) Fiacco of Kokomo, IN; 13 grandchildren, his mother, Maria Fiacco of Crete, IL; a sister, Emma (Charles) Hesel of Chicago Heights; and a brother, Guido (Ruth) Fiacco of Glen Carbon, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie on July 30, 2001; father, Santo; and twin infant sons, Joseph and James. Visitation was held on Thursday, October 14 at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel, Steger, IL. A Funeral Mass was celebrated the next morning at St. Liborius Church, Steger. Mr. Fiacco was a Navy Veteran of WW II, and a member of Catholic War Vets. He retired from Ford Motor Comapny in 1984. |
| Fick, Wayne |
| Flamini, Robert A. Robert A. Flamini, an active employee at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588, passed away April 11, 2005. Mr. Flamini was a fork truck driver. He was 51 and a resident of Steger, IL. Mr. Flamini is survived by one daughter, Sara Elizabeth Flamini of California, his parents, Albert and Camilla Flamini of Steger; three sisters, Cindy (Thomas) Somer of Chicago Heights, IL, Carol (John) Jamicich of Schererville, IN and Sherry (Arthur) Mandelco of Frankfort, IL; one brother, James Flamini of Steger, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Thursday April 14 at Steger Memorial Chapel with a Funeral Mass given the next day at St. Liborius Church in Steger, IL. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Steger, IL. |
| Fletcher, Forrest Forrest Fletcher, past UAW Local 588 President, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at his home in North Judson, IN. Ford Motor Company hired Mr. Fletcher in 1960 as an Automation Millwright. He went on to be an insurance benefit representative and was also Local Vice President and Safety Representative and Local District Committeeman. He was 75. Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Fletcher; two sons, Forrest Fletcher, Jr., Crown Point, IN and Morris (Pam) Fletcher, Valparaiso, IN; eight daughters, Connie (Doren) Good, Winamac, IN, Sherry (Dave) Howard, Patty (Garry) Coldiron, and Audra (Jason) Kersting, all of North Judson, Jennifer Jacobs, Rhonda (Allen) Podell, Kim Johnson, and Michelle (Bill) Singleton, all of Knox, IN; twenty-four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Basil and Pearlie Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher served as 1st Sgt. in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Starke County VFW and the North Judson American Legion. He was a member of the Knox Masonic Lodge #639, the Orak Shrine of Michigan City, and the Scottish Rite of South Bend, IN. He was a Shrine Jestor and drove the Shrine bus transporting children to the hospital. He was a deacon of Little Dove Community Church and a member of Love, Inc. Visitation and Masonic service were held at Bramer and Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson (574-896-2007) on Thursday, February 23, 2006. The funeral was held at Little Dove Community Baptist Church on Friday. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in North Judson. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Hospital or to the Starke County Hospice. |
| Ford, Donald W. Donald W. Ford, age 72, of Lowell, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Norma; four children: Donald G. Ford, Darrell (Donna) Ford, Clifton Ford and Bonnie (David) Chopps; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers: Joe Ford, Bobbie Ford and Leslie Wright; and two sisters: Margaret Rippetoe and Tammy Jennings. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 1, at the First Church of God, 1625 S. Cline Avenue, Griffith, IN with Pastor William Neal officating. Interment was at the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Shererville, IN. Funeral arrangements were provided by the Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, Schererville. Mr. Ford was a member of the First Church of God. He was retired from the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588. An avid bowler with two perfect 300 point games to his credit, he was also president of a mixed senior citizens bowling league. He loved and enjoyed flying. |
| Foster, Earl Earl Foster, a retired Millwright and member of UAW Local 588 passed away November 2003. Funeral services were provided by the Gatlings Funeral Home in Chicago, IL, on November 15, 2003. |
| Foster, Orville Warren Orville Warren Foster, 69, of Bourbonnais, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. He was a Retired Welder at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588. Service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and a service at 1:00 p.m. all at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Kankakee. Revs. Rick Foster, Lyle Buyer and Ed Hedding will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist church in Kankakee where he was a member. Bourbonnais Chapel of Schreffler Funeral homes was in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Bonnie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Rick and Glenda Foster of Onoway, Alberta, Canada, and Randall and Doris Foster of Roblin, Ontario, Canada; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joy Alberta, Canada; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ruby Seedorf Moranz of Bourbonnais, and Mary Helen and Ken Carlson of New Berlin, WI; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Virgil and Doris Foster of St. Anne, Russell and Mary Foster of Loveland, CO, Leonard and LaFerne Foster of Chebanse, Don and Leola Foster of Las Vegas, NV; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Maude Workman Foster; and two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Seedorf and Clarence Moranz. Mr Foster served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 and retired from Ford Motor Company in 1986 after 30 year's employment. He was a "Jack of all trades" and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was in the leadership of his church for forty years and served as deacon and Sunday School teacher. |
| Fowler, Charles Charles W. "Chuck" Fowler, age 68, of Aroma Park, died Saturday, August 14, 2004, at his home. Mr. Fowler was a crane operator at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588. He retired after 31 years with Ford Motor Company. Visitation will be from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Monday at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home, West Kankakee, where services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor Dan Fowler will officiate. Burial will be in Aroma Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Edith; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and Vickie Fowler of Seattle, Wash., James and Linda Fowler of Aroma Park, and Randy Fowler of Kankakee; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ronnie Brune of Marlow, OK; 10 grandchildren, Christi and Eric, Tonya and Chris, Brandon, Kathryn and Nick, Jessica, Daniel and Laura, Jason and Julie, Ashley, Sara and Lewis, and James; three great-grandchildren, Tahlon, Karis and Collin; one sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Ken Phillips of Girard; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Darryl Fowler of Chebanse, Kenny and Thelma Fowler of Papineau; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, Arthur and Daisy Trombley Fowler; one sister, Marge; and one son, Robert, are deceased. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He was a life member of the Aroma Park Legion. He also was a longtime member of Aroma Park United Methodist Church. Mr. Fowler also served as captain of the Aroma Fire Protection District for 25 years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, talking and camping, and he was especially fond of his grandchildren. |
| Frazier, George George Frazier, a Retiree at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588 passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2004, at St. Mary Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. A native of Kentucky, he was 79. Mr. Frazier frequently met with other Local 588 Retirees for the Friday morning coffee meeting at the Hobart, IN McDonalds. Mr. Frazier was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his son, John; his brothers, Reese and William; and his sister, Magaleen. He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Habhab of Portage; his son, Kenneth (Holly) Frazier of Port Charlotte, FL; his brothers, Denver (Allie) Frazier of Portage, M.F. Frazier of Kentucky, and Estille Frazier of Bloomington, IN; his grandchildren, Tony, Joe, John, Jason, and Beth; his great grandchildren, Chad, Johnna, Jacob, Johnathon, Kylee, Carson, and Joshua; and also, his many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at the Frazier Funeral Home - Todd Chapel, 621 Halleck, DeMotte, IN with Pastor Don Good officiating. Visitation was held before the funeral service. Burial was on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at the Calvary Cemetery in Portage, IN. |

| Fletcher, Jason C. Jason C. Fletcher, a retired superintendent, passed away November, 2005. Visitation was Friday, November 25, 2005 at the Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, 6020 S. Oakwood Ave., North Judson, IN 574-896-2007. The funeral service was the following Saturday. |


| Frahm, Jerry May 20, 1946 — March 29, 2011 Jerry Wayne Frahm, 64, of Grant Park died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home. He was born May 20, 1946, in Chicago Heights. He was formerly employed at the Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, woodworking, gardening and growing various kinds of flowers. He also liked muscle cars. Mr. Frahm is survived by his wife, Sue Hammond Frahm, whom he married on June 4, 1966, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee; two daughters, Dawn (Mark) Dieckman of Kankakee and Tina (fiance Jeff Dombrowski) of St. Anne; four grandchildren, Sydney Dieckman, Torrie Frahm, Cole Frahm and Jena Dombrowski; a brother, Kevin (Brenda) Frahm of Grant Park; and his dog, Babe. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wayne and Margaret Cirks Frahm; a sister, Carolyn Pansa; and a niece, Deanna Pansa. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Hub Funeral Chapel in Grant Park. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1, at the funeral home, with John Ludvick officiating. Burial in Sherburnville Cemetery in rural Grant Park. Donations may be made to the family for a future memorial. |