| Salazar, Juan Juan Salazar, retired Fork Lift operator at the Stamping Plant passed away last week. Visitation was at the Hirsch Funeral Home, 1340 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL on Monday, June 17, 2002. Funeral services were held at St. Agnes Church, Chicago Heights. Burial was at Assumption Cemetary, Glenwood, IL. |
| Satterfield, Charles |
| Schaefer, Robert L. Robert L. Schaefer, age 54, passed away October 16, 2006, in Chicago Heights. He retired from Ford Motor Company Chicago Stamping Plant and was a member of UAW Local 588. He is survived by his beloved wife Pamela, his loving daughters, Kimberly and Erin, his cherished grandchildren Emily, Connor, and Logan, his mother Barbara Schaefer, brother, Michael Mcaley, and sister, Barbara Sineni. Mr.Schaefer was a member of the Park Forest American Legion. Visitation was held at the Lain Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL on Thursday, October 19, 2006 with a funeral service following. Contributions may be made to American Heart Assn., 3816 Paysphere Cr., Chicago IL 60674 or Park Forest American Legion Post 1198, 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 or United Way. Info 708-747-3700. |
| Scott, Foyds |
| Scudella, Harry |
| Seaberg, Walter E. Walter Eric Seaberg, retired tool and die maker at the Chicago Stamping Plant and member of UAW Local 588 passed away on March 22, 2005 in Canada. Funeral services were held there. He is survived by his wife, Lily and his daughter, Christine. He is also survived by his son, Gordon, and Gordon's friend, Andrea, his grandchildren, Krista Hale and her son Tyler, Jon and Dianne Seaberg and their daughters Janessa and Jordon, all of California; grandson Ryan Kuehl in Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada; and many cousins and nieces and nephews in Canada. He was predeceased by his parents Emil and Julianna Seaberg (Sjoberg) who emigrated from Sweden about 1911, and his sister and brother-in-law Viola and Ted Lindwall. His youth was spent playing hockey, wilderness hunting, fishing with his Dad, and attending school at Cecil Rhodes. At 17, his working career began in the CPR shops in Weston apprenticing in the machinist-tool and die trade, like his father. He was active in the International Association of Machinists and United Auto Workers unions promoting all initiatives that would improve the conditions of the working man. In 1940 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserves and served 5 years ending his tour of duty as Chief Petty Officer. He was on a number of convoys across the North Atlantic throughout the war and succeeded in evading any U-Boat attacks. During the 1950 flood, he was called again by the Navy to coordinate, maintain and repair the pumps around the city. Before and after the war, he was an active member of the Canadian Commonwealth Federation and later the NDP. He was President of Norden's Men's Club and Vasa Orden in the early 1950's. He was a lifelong friend and supporter of Stanley Knowles. He won a seat on the Winnipeg School Board and served from 1953 to 1957. His major achievements on the school board were allowing handicapped children to attend school, initiating the home and school association in Weston, and being the President of the home and school association for Cecil Rhodes. He was honoured to lay the cornerstone at Andrew Mynarski School. Mr. Seaberg was proud of his Swedish heritage and so it was not surprising that he fell in love with another Winnipeg Swede, Lily Margaret Bostrom. She has been his best friend, lover, wife, and lately his care provider and health care advocate. He was very lucky to have her at his side. They married in 1946 and celebrated 58 years together. In 1957 Ford Motor Company was hiring skilled tradespersons from all over the world to work in a number of plants in Illinois and California. In an effort to improve the lives of his family, Mr. Seaberg applied and was hired for the Chicago Heights Stamping Plant as a tool and die maker. The family settled in Park Forest, IL and established close friendships with many people. In Illinois, he became a Master Mason and life member of Masonic Lodge 851 A.F. A.M. (Crete, IL). He was also a life member of the Independent Order of Foresters. After 27 working years with Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Seaberg retired and returned to Winnipeg so that they could be closer to his beloved Ingolf and cottage on Lake Macara. They also enjoyed winter trips to Panama City Beach, FL, and Los Angeles, CA as well as building a new cottage at the lake. Mr. Seaberg enjoyed the companionship of many dog pals along the way, among them Ginger, Tammy and Mitzi. The family expresses a special thank you to all who assisted Mr. Seaberg this last year, especially home care workers and Pastor Ed Mitchler. Everyone who knew him would say that he was a humble, honest and honourable man who was unwavering in his deep concern for the common good of all people. Our world is a sadder place without him. Rest in peace for all eternity knowing that you have made a noteworthy difference in people's lives both in Winnipeg and Park Forest. Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held later this year. Flowers are gratefully declined. Please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Walter. Arrangements entrusted to: Voyage Funeral Home Crematorium 1531 Pembina Hwy. 284-7500 . |
| Shearer, Donald C. Donald C. Shearer, 71, a retired Welder Repairman at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. Services were held on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg, IL. |
| Shortz, John L. John L. Shortz, 61, died June 28, 2002. He was a 40-year employee of the Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant, where he had been an Inspector Layout, and a Union Committeeman and Unit at Large. He retired in December 1999. Mr. Shortz lived in Medaryville, IN all of his life. He was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ and the Medaryville Masonic Lodge; Scottish Rite, South Bend, IN; and Orak Shrine Hammond, IN. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia; two daughters, Melissa (Wendell) Fortner, North Judson, IN, and Kendra Shortz, Medaryville, IN; his mother, Mildred Shortz, Medaryville, IN; and his sister, Susan (Keith) Benson, North Judson, IN. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Shortz. Services were held at the Querry-Ulbricht Funeral Home in Francesville, IN. Burial was at Whitepost Cemetery, Medaryville, IN. |
| Simone, Peter L. Peter L. Simone of Chicago Heights, IL and a Foreman at the Chicago Stamping Plant died August, 30, 2003. He was 82. Funeral services were provided by Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home. |
| Simonelli, Julius |
| Skorich, Joseph J. Joseph J. Skorich, a retired engineer at the Stamping Plant with 32 years of service died at the age of 79 on April 14, 2005. He was a resident of Steger. He is survived by his wife, Betty, his sons, Ronald (Elaine) Skorich, Donald (Jessye) Skorich, and Dan (Jill) Skorich; his sisters, Mary (Gene) Smith, Maggie (Ralph) Zielske, his sister-in-law Doris (Tony) Compagnoni; and his grandchildren, Aaron, Jennifer, Jonathan (Bethany), Allison, Josh, Nicole and Joe Skorich; and 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Stella (C.D.) Green. Mr. Skorich was a VFW WWII veteran, past chief and past president of Miller Woods Fire Department, former treasurer of St. Paul's Men's Club, member of Purdue Alumni Association (graduated 1951), and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Hirsch Funeral Homes West End Chapel handled the funeral arrangements. Services were held at St. Paul Catholic Church on Monday, April 18th. Interment was at Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. |
| Skubisz, Stanley Stanley R. Skubisz, Sr., age 82, of Calumet City, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 13, 2004. He worked at the Chicago Stamping plant as an electrician for 35 years before retiring. He is survived by his daughter, Agnes Matthews; his sons, Gregory (Rita) Skubisz, and Michael (Kathy) Skubisz, all of Calumet City, IL; four grandchildren, Melissa, Tirsha, Michelle and Michael Skubisz; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his son, Dennis, his parents, George and Agnes Sochacka Skubisz, his brothers, Walter (Geieve) Skubisz, Joseph (Jenny) Skubisz, Frank (Irene) Skubisz, and Bruno (Josephine) Skubisz; and his sister, Bertha (Tom) Carrigan. Mr. Skubisz was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps WWII, serving on the Islands of Saipan and Tinian in the Pacific Theater and was a member of the American Legion Post #330 and the VFW Post #8141 of Calumet City, IL. He was also retired from the Cook County Sheriff Department as a Deputy Sheriff serving at the Markham courthouse. He was an avid Sox fan and served as a Democratic precinct worker during elections for 45 years. Funeral services were provided by the Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Rd., Calumet City, IL on July 15, 2004. Services were held at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 768 Lincoln Avenue, Calumet City, IL. on July 16. Interment was at the Holy Cross Cemetery. |
| Slayton, Jimmie. E. Jimmie E. Slayton, 79, of Momence, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2005 in Momence. Private services were held at the Cotter Funeral Home, Momence. Rev. Bill Steger officiated. Burial was in Lake Village Cemetery, Lake Village, IN. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley. Mr. Slayton was a retired Die Setter at the Ford Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights and a member of UAW Local 588. He was born in Fayetteville, TN, the son of Everett E. and Ora Mae Ashworth Slayton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Momence. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and William Coffey of Fowler, IN, Jean and Bob Stetson, Diane and Mark Day, all of Momence; three sons and daughters-in-law, Marlon and Debbie Slayton of Roselawn, IN, David and Rena Slayton of Momence, Eddie and Kelly Slayton of Belvidere; five brothers, Ray Slayton, Henry Slayton, Don Slayton, David Slayton and Chester Slayton; three sisters, Sherry Cloud, Vivian Crane and Linda Slayton; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Deceased are one daughter, Patricia Slayton; and one brother, Leslie Leck. |
| Slone, Earl E. Earl E. Slone, 70, retired Die Setter at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at his residence in English, IN. He was retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years and operated Earl's Bait Shop by Wall's Ramp for the past five years. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two sons, Larry Slone and Earl Slone Jr.; one daughter, Valerie Martin, all of English; two brothers, Billie Bellamy and Toby Slone, both of Garrett, KY; and one sister, Betty Hayes, English. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 29 at Patoka Chapel Cemetery with Brother Paul Childers officiating. Burial followed. The Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick handled the arrangements. |
| Smith, Alan Alan Smith, a retired Material Handler at the Chicago Stamping Plant, who retired in 1994 passed away recently. Services were held at the Hope Funeral Home in Harvey, IL on Friday, October 11. |
| Smith, Billy Ray Billy Ray Smith, a retired Welder Repairman from the Stamping Plant, passed away quietly surrounded by his family Saturday night, July 27, 2002. He was 67 and had worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Margie Mae; his son, Frank Smith; and three daughters, Doris Stearns, Mary Martinez and Kathy Penrod; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Frank Smith said that his father wanted him to be sure that, "... everyone knew how much all the e-mails meant to (his father) and how much the jokes made him and all of us who read them, laugh." Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Park Manor Funeral Home, 2510 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL. Interment will be private. |
| Smith, Edgar G. Edgar G. Smith, a retired Press Operator at the Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588 passed away Saturday, January 18, 2003. He was 77. Mr. Smith was a resident of Portage, IN and formerly a resident of La Porte, IN. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice of Portage; two sons, Dale Smith of Portage and Donald (fiancee, Stacy Emery) Smith of Valparaiso, IN; one daughter, Donna Smith of Portage; one brother, Curtis Smith of Phoenix, AZ and one sister, Florence Molinder of Greenfield, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Mabel Smith, three brothers and three nephews. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of the Ramblers Motorcycle Club. Mr. Smith enjoyed watching television, especially Westerns. Services were held at the Rees Funeral Home in Portage, Pastor Scott Marciniec officiated. Burial was at Ridgelawn Cemetery. |
| Smothers, Robert L. Robert "Baldy" L. Smothers, 73, a retired automation millwright at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet, IL. Mr. Smothers is survived by his, Dorothy; a son, Bob (Debbie) Smothers; two daughters, Paula (Terry) Darnall and Linda (Chuck) Repiscak; nine grandchildren, Nathan, Joshua, Crystal, Kylee Smothers, Allen (fiancee, Meagan Hepburn) Darnall, Jennifer (Daniel) Lowry, Joel, Noel and Lonie Repiscak; and a great granddaughter, Lilly Repiscak. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillie (Frizzell) Smothers; a granddaughter, Beth Ann Darnall; a brother, Kenneth; and two brothers and a sister in infancy. Mr. Smothers was born in Creal Springs, IL and lived in New Lenox for the past 41 years coming from Joliet. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. Funeral arrangements were made at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Cedar at Francis Roads, New Lenox. Visitation was held on Thursday, October 28 with services at the chapel the next day. Interment was at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. |
| Sotelo, Alicia |
| Spann, James K. James K. "Kenny" Spann, a retired welder at the Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588 passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003 at Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL. He was 81 and had retired after 29 years with the company. He is survived by his wife, Opal of Momence; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bob Gero of Momence, IL; two brothers, Delmar Spann of Danville, IL, Thurman Spann of New Port Ritchie, FL; one granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death his parents William and Dora Perdue Spann; two sisters, and one daughter, Janet Kay Spann. Mr. Spann was a technician in the U.S. Army Hospital Train Unit during World War II. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Hoopeston Masonic Lodge, the Danville Consistory, and the Medina Shrine in Chicago. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Momence. Cotter Funeral Home in Momence handled the arrangements. The Rev. James Ruberg officiated at services. Burial was in Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, IL. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno. |
| Spanos, James W. James W. Spanos, a retired Press Operator at the Stamping Plant died Sunday, May 26, 2002 in Missouri. Services were held at the Tews Funeral Home in Homewood and burial was at Homewood Memorial Gardens. Mr. Spanos was born Oct. 2, 1915, in Chicago. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta; his son, William (Rosemary) of VA; his step-daughter Robin (Jerry) Schmidt of IA; his stepsons James (Natalie) Gemignani of MO and Dale (Diane) Gemignani of WI and his son-in-law John Connolly of AZ. His sisters Eleanor Thiele and Karen Thiele; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive him. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha in 1978 and his daughter Barbara Connolly. Memorials may be made to St. John's Hospice Care in Springfield, MO or the American Cancer Society in Tinley Park, IL. |
| St. Clair, Howard J. Harold J. St. Clair, age 72, a resident of Park Forest passed away on February 3, 2004. He retired from the Chicago Stamping Plant in 1991. He was a member of UAW Local 588. He is survived by his daughter Susan (Mike) Harrison; his sons, Ronald (Shirley) St. Clair, and Matthew (Joanna) St. Clair; his step-daughters, Jacky (Elias) Solis, Dr. Lynn Ludvigson, and Denise Reed; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Betty Jane Nealer. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn, his parents Boyd and Flora, his son, Boyd; his sisters Hilda Gamble and Garnet Bracken, and his brother Wendell St. Clair. Mr. St. Clair was a Marine Veteran who served during the Korean War. Services and Interment were private. Donations may be made to the Sauk Trail Baptist Temple, 4411 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471. |
| Stacker, Charles Charles Stacker, a retired Tow Driver at the Stamping Plant and a UAW Local 588 member, passed away. Visitation was held February 27, 2003 at the Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home in Gary, IN. Funeral services were held on February 28 at the Ezareal C&M Church, 2301 Washington Street, Gary. |
| Stacy, Howard Howard Stacy, a Chicago Stamping Plant retired Crane Operator passed away early in February, 2004. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 6 at the Braman & Son Funeral Home, 108 S. Main St., Knox, IN. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Stanley Jr., Edward S. Edward J. Stanley, Jr., 68, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Charleston, WV passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at his home. He was a retired cleaner at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith; his son, Mark of Naperville, IL; his step-son, Joseph (Debra) Summers of Merrillville, IN; his step-daughter, Jo Ann (Christopher) Pipper of WV; three grandchildren, Cristy, Mindy and William; three brothers, Danny (Brenda) Stanley, Cecil (Dotty) Stanley, Jerry Stanley; one sister, Joyce Stanley; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Edward Sr., and his brother, Leonard. Funeral services were be held on November 23, at the Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery in Crown Point. Mr. Stanley attended the Baptist Church. He retired from the Ford Plant in 1994 with 35 years of service. He was an Army Veteran and served in Korea. Edward loved and cherished his dog, Snoopy and his cats. |
| Stenlund, Theodore Theodore J. "Ted" Stenlund, of Valparaiso and St. John, IN, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2004 at his home. He was 64. Mr. Stenlund worked for 30 years as a tool and die maker at Ford Motor Company, Chicago Heights, retiring in 1992. He was a member of UAW Local 588. Mr. Stenlund was married to the former Alta Sundling from 1962-1992 who survives. Also surviving are his son, James (Kat) Stenlund of Tucson, AZ; his daughter, Shana (Michael) Chelich of Hammond; his granddaughter, Aubrey Rose Chelich; three sisters, Catherine Siitar of Redford, MI, Ellen Bannister of Perkins, MI and Lynda (Berger) Erickson of Livonia, MI; and his brother, Jerry Stenlund of Marquette, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helga (Albertsen) Stenlund and his brothers, John and Samuel Stenlund. Mr. Stenlune also worked at the Moraine House of Valparaiso and served on the Board of Directors for Alice's House of Valparaiso. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1957 - 1959 and a member of the Freebird Motorcycle Club of Valparaiso. Cremation services were accorded at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso, and a memorial service was held Friday, August 13, 2004 at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with his son, James Stenlund officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moraine House, 353 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383 or Alice's House, 606 Brown St., Valparaiso, IN 46384. |
| Stepp, Sammie Sammie Stepp, age 77, of DeMotte, IN, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 28, 2006. He was a retired cleaner at the Ford Motor Company Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588. He was born and raised in Salyersville, KY and married Jospehine Hale, who survives, in Rensselear, IN. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, having been stationed in Korea. He was a member of the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church of God. Mr. Stepp is survived by his wife, his sisters, Betty Pearson of LaPorte, IN, Pearl Ruth Oliver of LaPorte, IN, Mary Lou (David) Huskey of Ft. Pierce, FL, and Barbara (John) Blaha of San Pierre, IN; his brother, Danny (Maggie) Stepp of Valrico, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Brownlow Stepp; his mother, Minnie Stepp; three sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements were made at the Jackson Funeral Service of Wheatfield, 352 East South Street, Wheatfield, Indiana, with visitation on Friday, June 30, and funeral services at the Pentecostal Church of God, Wheatfield on Saturday, July 1, Pastor Eveston Risner officiating. Interment followed at Memory Gardens of Rensselaer with Military Rites. Memorials may be made to the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church of God. |
| Stevens, Harold Harold Stevens, a retired Salvage Repairman from the Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588 past away recently this spring, 2003. Mr. Stevens was formerly a resident of Brook, IN and had retired to Kentucky. |
| Stevers, Henry R. ""Hank" Henry R. "Hank" Stevers, 81, a retired Die Setter at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of UAW Local 588, passed away Friday, April 23, 2004 at his home. Visitation was on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at the Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN |
| Stielow, Robert L. Robert Leroy Stielow, 59, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 14, 2002 following an accident in Crete. He retired as an oiler in 1998 after 31 years employment at the Stamping Plant. Mr. Stielow was a familiar face at most UAW functions and Retirees Monthly Meetings where friends and co-workers called him Bob, the Oiler. He was a resident of Steger. Arrangements were by Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, Park Forest. A memorial service for Mr. Stielow will be held by the family on September 7 at 11:30 a.m. at 19158 South Central Park, Homewood, IL. |
| Stuebe, Paul Paul Stuebe, a retired Tool and Die Maker at the Chicago Stamping Plant and a member of the UAW Local 588, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003. He was cremated. No services were held. |
| Sullivan, Kyle |
| Summers, Art |
| Swaim, Robert |
| Sykora, Frank Frank Sykora, age 68 of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2004. He was a retired supervisor at the Chicago Stamping Plant. Mr. Sykora is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons, Frank Allen Sykora of Valparaiso, IN, and Kevin Sykora of Death Valley, CA; his daughters, Sue (Charlie) Fiene of Hobart, IN, and Michelle (Barry) Winnett of Roseville, CA; his grandchildren, Nicole Sykora of Valparaiso and Austin and Courtney Winnett of Roseville; and his brother-in-law, Sid Van Horn and family of Crown Point, IN. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 502 Second District of Porter County, IN. He was involved in various fund-raising events. He enjoyed boating and fishing and the love and company of his wife, his family and his grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 11, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Eller-Brady Funeral Home, 8510 Lake Shore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN. An American Legion Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. followed by an Interment Service at 8:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. |


| Stycznski, Paul |
| Simpkins, Wm. F. |
| Spiandorello, Adolph |
| Spiller, Pete |
| Sheridan, John Retired 1/00 |
| Szary, Stanley Retired 1/81 |
| Stanley, Samson Retired 7/1/91 |
| Smith, Paul D. Retired 5/1/97 |