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Helene Geosits (née Pehr)
Helene Geosits, 83, of Maywood, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Born in Pornóapáti (Pernau), Hungary, Helene emigrated to the US as a teen.
She was a hairdresser for many years. Helene enjoyed the camaraderie and dancing with friends at the Austria FC
Social Club. She was also a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Society in the Bronx, the Maywood Seniors, and
especially loved to garden and bake. She will be lovingly missed by many.
Beloved wife of the late Alfred Geosits (2017). Devoted mother of Robert (Arlene) Geosits, and Gary Geosits.
Cherished grandmother Zack Geosits. Dear sister of Karl Pehr, Suzanne Neubauer, and Kamilla Litschauer.
Professional services entrusted to the care of Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Paramus, NJ. Private cremation.
Published by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Jan. 10, 2023
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Josef Magyar
Josef Magyar, 83, passed away peacefully in Holiday Hills, Illinois, on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023.
Josef was born in Dürnbach im Burgenland, Austria on February 24th, 1939. He immigrated to the United States in
1957 on the Queen Mary, from France, and became a citizen in 1997. After working for Krack Corporation for 47
years he enjoyed 18 years of retirement. Josef was a passionate beekeeper and a longtime member of the Northern
Illinois Beekeepers Association. He also enjoyed gardening and WWE wrestling.
Josef is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Janice, daughter Sally (Richard) Vivirito, son Robert (Jill)
Magyar, stepson Robert (Christy) Patzin, grandchildren James, Robert, Joseph, Owen and Jack, sister Maria (Joseph)
Pataky, nieces and nephews, as well as other family and friends. Josef is preceded in death by his parents Josef
and Maria, and brother Ernie (Mary) Magyar.
Our family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this difficult time. A private
memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich
Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
Published by Northwest Herald on Jan. 19, 2023
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Lillian Panny (née Dragosits)
Lillian Panny, 94, a longtime resident of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away January 26, 2023.
Born November 11, 1928 in Gerersdorf bei Güssing, Austria, she was a daughter of the late John and Julia (Kroboth)
Dragosits. In order to avoid the Nazi party's rise to power, Lillian's parents moved to the United States to work
and save enough money to eventually bring Lillian and her siblings here to join them. The family was reunited in
Manhattan, New York when Lillian was eight years old.
Lillian grew up in the Bronx and moved to Michigan in 1951 when her new husband, William Panny, had an opportunity
to work for the Chrysler Corporation. It was difficult leaving her family, but Metro Detroit quickly became home.
Lillian was a generous soul, always focused on others' needs. She and William enjoyed a wonderful marriage, and
were each other's bookends; they completed one another, and best worked and laughed together. They certainly were
a living example of how to build a happy marriage together that works with love and humor mixed in. Lillian was a
faithful Catholic and was a parishioner at St. Hugo Catholic Church for many years. She was also a former
parishioner of St. Thomas More in Troy. She had a lifelong affinity for angels and will be remembered as an angel
herself- with some spunk.
Lillian was the beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Gail Gudith (late Larry), Lynne Panny, Karen
Linton (Mark), and Bill Panny (Denise). Devoted grandmother of W. Bryan Linton (Julie), Jenn Linton, and Isabella
Panny, and great-grandmother of Charles and Daniel Linton.
Funeral mass Tuesday 10am at St. Hugo Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills. Visitation at church begins
at 9:30am. Interment at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Rochester. A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 248-362-2500.
Memorial tributes to the Alzheimer's Association.
Published by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road on Jan. 27, 2023
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Gisela Lang (née Mayer)
Gisela "Stella" Lang, 97, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Thursday February 9, 2023. Stella
was happily married to Karl Lang for 60 years prior to his passing in February 2008.
Born in Wallendorf, Austria, Stella met Karl and eventually moved the entire family to the United States on Dec.
3, 1957.
Stella worked as a seamstress for many years and later owned and operated Stella's Tops. She loved baking,
painting and spending her winters in Florida. Stella was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church
in Allentown.
Surviving are her daughters: Charlotte M. Lang and Christine, wife of Brian X. Cunnigham. Son: Karl Lang and his
wife Michele. Grandchildren: Amanda, Joshua, Jayme and Kristen. Great grandchildren: Anna and Molly. Stella was
predeceased by her 4 brothers.
Services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday February 15, 2023 in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown. Calling Hours
will be 10:00-11:00 AM in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital.
Published by Morning Call on Feb. 12, 2023
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Margareta Collins (née Stampfel)
Margareta Collins, age 90 of Oswego, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 10,
2023 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
Born on February 19, 1932 in Rajka (Ragendorf), Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Theresia
(Thullner) Stampfel.
Margareta was united in marriage to her former husband, Vendel Decsi, the father of her daughters, Margaret and
Ethel "Eddie" Decsi. She was later united in marriage to Russell Collins, the father of her son, Rusty Collins.
Mrs. Collins was a parishioner of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Aurora, IL. She and husband, Russ, enjoyed
traveling extensively throughout Europe. Margareta was a talented seamstress by profession and, given some fabric
or a skein of yarn, she would also lovingly create beautiful items for family and friends. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Margareta is survived by her children, Margaret Caho of Oswego, IL, Ethel "Eddie" (Robert) Buscher of Carlsbad, CA
and Rusty (Ronessa) Collins of Gibraltar, MI; her grandchildren, Eric (Julie Miller) Caho of Yorkville, IL, Heidi
(Chris) Meyers of Yorkville, IL, Amanda (Jeffrey) Sexton of Plano, IL, Bryce Buscher of Boston, MA, Preston
Buscher of Carlsbad, CA, Riley, Reese and Reanna Collins of Gibraltar, MI; her 9 great-grandchildren; her brother,
Ludwig (Ute) Stampfel of Lindau, Germany; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Theresia Stampfel; her husband, Russell Collins; and her
brother and his wife, Johann and Laura Stampfel.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder
Hill Pass, Oswego, IL. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Aurora, IL. Friends may visit from 10:00 AM
until 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 North Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.
Published by Kendall County Now on Feb. 16, 2023
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Gisela Turk (née Gossy)
Gisela Turk, 92, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on February 17, 2023.
She was born to the late Frank and Irma (Gober) Gossy in Kohfidisch, Burgenland, Austria on January 17, 1931.
Gisela immigrated to the U.S. as a young child and grew up in New Jersey with her family. She married the love of
her life, Joseph Turk, in 1950, and they enjoyed 58 years together. Eventually, the couple moved to Florida with
their young children.
Gisela is survived by four children, Patricia (Ken) Leavell, Joseph C. Turk, Diane Turk, and Paul (Beth) Turk; and
two siblings, Frank (Dot) Gossy and Bertha Baranowski.
She was a loving and cheerful grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of nine, and great-great-grandmother of two.
Traveling, baking, reading, and visiting Disney World brought her joy. She will be remembered as a gracious person
who made others around her feel special, and she will be dearly missed.
Please join us in celebrating her life at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lakeland on Tuesday, February 21, 2023,
at 10:00 a.m. If making donations in lieu of flowers, please send them to George C. Forsythe Hospice House in
Auburndale, FL (450 Arneson Ave 33823). "Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his
unfailing love" (Lamentations 3:32). To send flowers to the family of Gisela, please visit our floral store.
Published by Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Feb. 18, 2023
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Maria Remenyi (née Geosits)
Maria Remenyi, 92, of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Independence Court, Quakertown.
She was the wife of Laszlo Remenyi, who died on February 1, 2022.
Maria was born in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary on December 18, 1930 to the late Ferencz and Terez
(Barilovits) Geosits.
She was a seamstress in the textile industry for many years. Maria was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
Roman Catholic Church, Hellertown.
Maria is survived by her loving children: Stephen L. (Debbie) Remenyi of Youngsville, NC, Marianne (Mark) Yocum of
Richlandtown; sisters: Anna (Dezso) Kerese of New Brunswick, NJ, Paula Jurasits in Hungary; grandchildren: Leslie
and Ashley, great grandchildren: Chloe and Alexandra. Predeceased by siblings: Johanna, Stephen, Adolph, Louis,
Mate, & Florian.
Family and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at St.
Theresa's Parish, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. The interment will be at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Attendees
are invited to a time of fellowship at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans following the interment. To share an
expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the
Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. – Hellertown. A special thank you for the support of the extraordinary care givers
at Independence Court, Quakertown.
Published by Morning Call on Feb. 22, 2023
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Maria Egresits (née Wild)
Maria Egresits, 90, of Enhaut, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the home of her daughter,
Marianna, in Oberlin.
She was the widow of Lawrence Egresits.
Born in Kópháza (Koljnof/Kohlnhof), Hungary on March 16, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Anna
(Grubics) Wild.
She was a former seamstress at the Deborah Dress Co., Steelton and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic
Parish, Steelton. She enjoyed walking, flowers, and Kit Kat candy bars.
Surviving are two daughters, Monica E. O'Neill and husband, Joe of Springfield and Marianna Aldridge and husband,
Ken of Oberlin; three grandchildren, Dana Cooper and husband, Andre of Enhaut, Daniel Dutcavich and wife, Megan of
Lewisberry, and Tim O'Neill and wife, Jennifer of Philadelphia; 12 great-grandchildren, Alexa and husband, Charles
IV, AJ, Alijah, Aiden, Dominic, King, Savy, Micah, Creed, Drake, Sloane, and Willow Maria.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11:00 am in Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
357 South Harrisburg St., Oberlin with Rev. Jonathan P. Sawicki, her Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Holy
Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, 815 S. Second St., Steelton,
PA 17113 or Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110. www.pennlive.com/obits
Published by Patriot-News from Feb. 27 to Mar. 2, 2023
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Hedvig Takacs (née Venci)
Hedvig Takacs, 84, of Medinah, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2023.
Hedvig ("Heidi") was born on February 8, 1939 to Joszef and Maria Venci in Horvátlövö (Hrvatske Sice/Kroatisch
Schützen), Hungary.
On December 9, 1956 at the age of 18, she escaped Hungary with her cousin on foot in the dead of night following
the Hungarian Revolution. Her heroic journey to freedom took her from Hungary to a refugee camp in Austria, where
she resided before finally arriving in America with the help of her great uncle George Pock. Despite not knowing
any English, Hedvig established herself in America working in Chicago as a nanny and, later, at Hammond Organ
Company. She was proud to become an American citizen. In Chicago, she met and later married the love of her life
Geza Takacs on December 31, 1962, who also was a refugee from the Hungarian Revolution. Their marriage endured for
45 years until Geza's passing in 2007.
Hedvig cared deeply about her roots and traveled back to Hungary many times. She never forgot her family and
missed her homeland. She was fluent in three languages and attended business school while still in Hungary. She
was a stalwart and tenacious woman who devoted herself selflessly to her precious family, lovingly sacrificing all
her time in their support. Her love of God and nature permeated every aspect of her life. She conquered cancer 40
years ago after being given 3 months to live relying on natural immunity-boosting therapies alone, and her story
has saved people's lives, giving many hope that a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. In 2019, Hedvig
suffered a stroke. Her tenacity and strong will to live led to a full recovery, again inspiring others to never
give up on their body's ability to heal. She was a beacon for healthy living before it became the trend. Her
wisdom has been passed on to her daughters, who continue to champion her cause that health solutions exist outside
conventional medicine. Hedvig led an independent life to the very end, peacefully living in a forest that she
lovingly planted with native wildflowers. She was a natural-born horticulturist, collecting and proliferating
flora from all her earthly travels. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed bird-watching. She had a great sense of
style and an eye for design, and she had the gift of making everything she touched look beautiful. Hedvig's
greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren, and she treasured every moment they had
together. She was the rock of the family and their hero, and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
Hedvig is the devoted mother of Cynthia Takacs Csato and Melody Takacs, beloved mother-in-law of Peter Csato,
loving grandmother of Xavier Takacs Csato and Makoa Takacs Aweau, and cherished sister of Steven Venci.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home located at 333
South Roselle Rd (½ mile S. of Irving Park Rd) in Roselle, Illinois 60172 beginning with a rosary service. Prayers
Monday, March 13, 2023 at 9:15 am at the funeral home to St. Walter's Catholic Church, located at 130 W. Pine St.,
Roselle, Illinois 60172 at 10:00 am. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.
Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 6, 2023
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Josef Weber
Josef Weber, age 86, of North Haledon, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Josef was the beloved husband of Johanna (née Kedl) Weber.
Born and raised in Hagensdorf, Austria, Josef settled in North Haledon in 1963. He worked as a butcher for the
Grand Union and was a faithful parishioner of St. Paul's R.C. Church in Prospect Park.
He is survived by several loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral will depart at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette
Ave., Hawthorne, for a 9:30 am funeral mass at St. Paul's R.C. Church in Prospect Park. Interment will follow at
Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Michael J.
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Published by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home - Hawthorne on Apr. 8, 2023
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Erika Kurtz (née Kern)
Erika Kurtz, 84, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, was risen with our lord Jesus Christ on Holy Saturday, April 8th,
2023.
She was born in Strem, Austria to Stefan and Maria (Fuchs) Kern.
Wife of 59 yrs. to the late John Kurtz, Sr. and member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.
Strong and brave, she left her homeland alone at the age of 17 on the Queen Elizabeth liner and started a new life
working as a hand sewer at the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton. She was a master in making longosh
pastries, baking delicate kiffles and cookies, homemade noodles, polka dancing and taking care of her family.
Survivors: daughters, Erika Figura (Gregory), Anita Iasiello (Thomas), Linda Schlofer (Michael); son, John Kurtz,
Jr. (Sherry Richardson); grandchildren, Andrea, Alyssa, Kyle, Jared, Olivia, Mason; great-grandchildren, Hayley
and Ethan; sister, Maria Schadl of Austria; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by twin brothers, Eric and Alfred.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 15th at 10:00 am in the church, 1324
Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Saturday from 8:45 to 9:45 am in the church. Burial will
follow in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home,
Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Memorials: In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the church for the Erika Kurtz Memorial Fund to benefit the Queenship of Mary parish
festival.
Published by Morning Call on Apr. 11, 2023
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Maria Kaufmann (née Domitrovits)
On May 7th, 2023, Maria (Mitzi) Kaufmann of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 95.
Born on December 16,1927, in Strem, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Franz and Theresia (Hafner)
Domitrovits. Mary immigrated to Canada in 1954 before entering the United States in 1963.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Franz Kaufmann, and by her son Joseph Franz Kaufmann.
She is survived by her daughters Rosemary Marino and Anne Marie Daidone; sons-in-law, Joseph Marino and Thomas
Daidone; and grandchildren, Anthony Carmine Marino, Maxwell Franz Cataldo and Olivia Anne Cataldo.
Mary was a loyal, hardworking, loving and deeply religious matriarch. Her passion was family, faith, and Austrian
tradition; and nothing was more important to her than being in the presence of those she loved.
A mass will be held at 10:30 am on June 1st, 2023 at Madonna Church on the Hill, 2070 Hoefleys Ln, Fort Lee, NJ
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Alois Lebitsch
Alois Lebitsch of Brewster, New York, passed away Sunday May 14, 2023, in Danbury, Connecticut, at the age of 84.
He was born June 21,1938, in Heiligenbrunn, Austria, son of the late Franz and Maria (Loder) Lebitsch.
Alois emigrated to the United States in 1961 and met the love of his life Loretta Konrad and they were married on
June 27, 1964 in Manhattan, NY at the Our Lady of Peace.
After living in New York City, Alois and Loretta moved to Brewster, NY in 1969. He became not only a member but an
usher for Saturday Masses at St. Lawrence O'Toole church. He spent the majority of his career as a Carpenter for
the Federal Bureau of Investigation retiring after 26 years in 2001. Alois was involved with the Lake Tonetta
Heights Community Association where he was on the Board of Directors and then the President for many years. He
enjoyed watching his kids play sports, especially soccer and even became a coach and referee for the Brewster
United Soccer Association. He was also a founding member of his home town soccer club in Heiligenbrunn. In his
spare time, Alois enjoyed long walks, his vegetable garden and was an avid New York Rangers fan.
Besides his wife Loretta, he is survived by his four children, Karl Lebitsch and his wife Gina of Brewster, NY,
Stephen and his wife Kathleen Lebitsch of Hopewell Junction, NY, Loretta and her husband James Woerner of Arden,
NC, Joseph and his wife Lynn Lebitsch of Moorpark, CA. Also survived by four siblings, Josef Lebitsch of East
Rockaway NY, Mina Garger, Johanna Jandrisevits, and Johann Lebitsch of Austria. He was blessed with ten
grandchildren, Marisa, Gabriella, Samantha, Ryan, Chelsea, Stephen, Brendan, Bryan, Marcus and Katelyn.
Alois is predeceased by four siblings Robert, Markus, Stefanie and Franz.
Visitation will be at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster, NY on Wednesday May 17, 2023, from 4:00pm to
8:00pm. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for the life of Alois Lebitsch at St. Lawrence O'Toole
Church in Brewster on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his name to
Alzheimer's Association. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alois, please visit our floral
store.
Published by Beecher Funeral Home - Brewster on Jun. 1, 2023
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Erika Pani (née Jandrisevits)
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Erika Pani died at her home in Highland, New York. She was 90 years old.
She is survived by her daughters, Maria and Christa, and her brother Walter. She was preceded in death by her
husband Franz “Frank”, her daughter Hedi, her father Emmerich, mother Hedwig, brother Emmerich, and two twin
brothers who died in infancy.
Erika, the oldest of the Jandrisevits siblings, was born on November 9, 1932 in the small village of Kroatisch
Tschantschendorf, Burgenland, Austria. She married Frank in 1955. Erika, Frank, and their two young daughters
emigrated to America, arriving in New York in January 1959 where they welcomed their youngest daughter, a few
weeks later. Working together, the two built a wonderful life for themselves and their family, despite their very
humble beginnings.
Erika worked for many years of her life, starting at the age of 14 shortly after the death of her mother. Her
father had died a couple of years earlier, a casualty of World War II. She retired just before turning 60 from her
last place of employment, The New York Times Company. She worked there in the publisher’s dining room, providing
service to the then publisher of the New York Times and his guests, which over the years included many dignitaries
and several presidential candidates. She enjoyed traveling and went on many trips, both alone with her husband,
Frank, and several with friends. They especially enjoyed their trip to Hawaii and their numerous vacations to
various islands of the Caribbean. Erika especially loved playing the slot machines at the casinos. Erika was kind,
generous, and good. She was the best wife and mother. Always there with a helping hand for her family and her
friends. Everyone loved and liked her. There was always a lot of laughter. She will be sorely missed by all.
The family will receive friends at the Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home, located at 162 South Putt Corners Rd, in New
Paltz, New York on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 1 to 5 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00
AM. Interment will follow in the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, located on Old Country Road in Westbury, Nassau
County, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following organizations:
Hudson Valley Hospice: https://www.hvhospice.org/donate-now/
American Parkinson Foundation: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/donate
Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout
Published at https://www.copelandhammerl.com/obituaries/Erika-Pani?obId=28142643#/obituaryInfo
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Maria Skorupa (née Hahn)
Maria Skorupa, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Maria was born in Sopronbánfalva (Wandorf), Hungary, on February 16, 1939, to Thomas and Maria (Süss) Hahn.
She married Cyril "Charlie" A. Skorupa on April 10, 1964, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, where Cyril was stationed while
in the service. Upon Cyril's discharge, she followed him to the United States and they had a convalidation
marriage ceremony at St. Mary's in Grand Island. They made Grand Island their home.
Maria worked several places over the years, including St. Francis, the Ordinance Plant and several years as a
personal housekeeper. She was an avid antiquary, buying and selling antiques and attending garage sales. Maria
also loved the casino and betting the horse races.
Those who cherish her memory include her husband, Charlie; a brother, Ernst Hahn; sister-in-law, Janet
Woitalewicz; five nieces, Sue (Jim) Rademacher, Cindy (Allan) Layman, Sandi (John) Mudloff, Chris (Neal) Dethlefs,
and Jeri McDonald; and many great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thomas Hahn (was MIA in Germany during the war); brother, Karl
Hahn; and sister, Annie Heichele.
Service and celebration of Maria's life will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Father Dave
Rykwalder will officiate. Burial will follow at Grand Island City Cemetery. There is a visitation for family and
friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, followed by a Rosary at 6:00. Memorials are suggested to the
family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jun. 17, 2023
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Johann Stumpfl
Johann Stumpfl, age 91, of Hatboro, Pennsylvania passed peacefully, Wednesday, July 19th 2023, surrounded by his
loving family.
Johann is survived by three daughters, Helma Rosenthal (Richard), Gerri Pennock (William) and Judith Buttil
(Richard); seven grandchildren, Sally Young (Jordan), Christopher Janczuk, (Amy), Kerina Ferrari (Thomas), William
S. Pennock (Kaite), Kristy Kampf (Casey), Eric Buttil (LaRaine), Jessica B. Buttil, and fifteen
great-grandchildren. He will be missed by family living in Austria, along with many friends and neighbors here in
the States.
He is predeceased by his loving wife of over 50 years, and two older brothers.
Johann was born in Olbendorf, Austria on November 4, 1931, son of Johann Stumpfl and Maria (Heschl) Stumpfl. He
was an accomplished Master Cabinet Maker having learned his trade in Vienna where he met and married his beloved
wife, Helga. They immigrated to the United States in 1955, where they raised their family and he worked as a union
carpenter until retirement. Johann and Helga traveled extensively abroad and in the United States.
Funeral Services will held at Kirk and Nice Suburban Chapel, 333 W. Countyline Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
on Monday, July 24. 2023 at 11:30am. Friends and Family are invited to gather at 10:00 am until 11:30 am. In lieu
of flowers, please consider a donation to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or charity of your choice.
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Theresia Trobits (née Mayer)
Theresia Trobits was born in the small village of Urbersdorf in Austria on December 16, 1934, to Alois and Hedwig
Mayer. She was the third of six children. She married Eduard Trobits in May 1955, and emigrated to the United
States in May 1956. They had two daughters, Monika and Linda.
Theresia lived most of her life in New York City and worked in food service her entire career both cooking and
serving food. She spent the last 20 years of her life working in Building #2 of the World Trade Center retiring in
October 1999. She relocated to Arizona to enjoy her retirement soon after. Theresia moved to Sun City West in
2006, and she loved going to the gym, playing cards with friends, playing bunco, and attending social dances.
Theresia loved taking care of her home. Gardening was her passion. She was also an excellent cook and baker.
Theresia loved to organize parties for friends and was a very fine hostess. She also was talented with her hands
and could sew, crochet and knit very well. Theresia also enjoyed animals and loved her beloved dog, Shasta, with
all her heart.
She passed from congestive heart failure on August 28, 2023, and is survived by her daughter, Monika Trobits;
daughter, Linda Scholler; and son-in-law, Klaus Scholler.
The funeral and celebration of Theresia’s life will take place on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Sunland
Memorial Park located at 15826 N Del Webb Blvd in Sun City, Arizona. 10:00 a.m. Visitation, Catholic Blessing,
Eulogy, 11:00 a.m. Light Meal and Photo Slideshow, 12:00 p.m. Burial with family.
Nach einem erfüllten Leben, nehmen wir Abschied von unserer Mutter und Schwiegermutter.
Frau THERESIA TROBITS geb. MAYER
Geb. 16. Dezember 1934 Gest. 28. August 2023
„Und am Ende meiner Reise
Hält der Ewige die Hände
Und er winkt und lächelt leise
und die Reise ist zu Ende.“
- Matthias Claudius
Wer Sie gekannt, weiß was wir verloren haben.
In stiller Trauer:
Monika Trobits, Tochter
Linda Scholler, Tochter
Klaus Scholler, Schwiegersohn
Published at https://www.dignitymemorial.com
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Josef Pelzmann
Josef Pelzmann, 81 of Lawson, Missouri passed away September 13th at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by his
family.
Joe Pelzmann, also known as "wheels" among his friends, was born on April 1, 1942 in Nemesmedves (Ginisdorf),
Hungary to Josef and Julianna (Marx) Pelzmann. His mother did not want an April Fools baby, so she gave his date
of birth as April 2, 1942. Joe was born in the home which sat on the Austrian-Hungary border with the front door
being in Hungary and the back door in Austria.
At the age of 5, the Russian Military gave Joe's family the choice to move to Germany to survive the war. They
left with the clothes on their back, relocating to Neuler, Germany. His father was being held as a POW in Siberia.
Joe, at the age of 5, started his first job as a sheep herder; in exchange he was given food and shelter. As he
grew older he was given more responsibilities and soon was transferring the milk to town on a horse drawn wagon,
stopping along the way to pick up the children to take them to school. After school he went back to town to get
the wagon and empty milk cans, picking up the children and taking them home.
After six years his father was released from Siberia, but was in rough shape. With no place to call home, they
made the decision to follow other relatives to the United States. Joe was 15 years old at the time and they stayed
with relatives in Haledon, New Jersey.
All had to have a job, so Joe was given a shoe shine kit and taught to say, "shine Mr. shine". It didn't take Joe
long to learn that the best money was in the bars.
Joe graduated from High School and was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam. The first day home from
Vietnam was his 1st day with Ford Motor Company. He retired after 36 years. Joe was working in Edison, New Jersey
when it was shut down, and he was sent to the Claycomo Ford Plant in 1984. Joe and Kathy met in 1987, and have
been together ever since, marrying in 1999. Joe was a lover of all animals and very family oriented. He didn't
know a stranger and loved being a grandfather to his grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his father Josef Pelzmann, mother Julianna Pelzmann, and brother Anton Pelzmann.
He is survived by his wife Kathryn Pelzmann and sister Marianne Pelzmann of the home. Three children; Sherie Robb
(Dave Mansell) of Kearney, MO, Brian Adkins (Lisha Camburako) of Olathe, KS, David Adkins (Janie) of Kansas City,
MO. Six grandchildren; Michael Adkins (Crystal), Kaitlyn Grindstaff (Mike), Samantha Woods (Elijah), Stratton
Baird, Joseph Adkins (Hanna), Trenton Adkins, and two great-grandchildren Avery Adkins, Weston Adkins with an
additional great-grandson on the way.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:00 am, with the Funeral Services following directly
after at 11:00 am at Hidden Valley Funeral Home 5951 MO-10, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. Graveside Services to be
held at 2:00 pm at Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Higginsville, MO 20109 MO-13 Bus, Higginsville, MO 64037.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ray County Humane Society of Richmond, MO or Meet-the-Need in Excelsior
Springs, MO in Memory of Josef Pelzmann.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs on Sep. 17, 2023
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Erna Raubold (née Panny)
On Friday, September 22, 2023, heaven was awarded another angel. Erna Raubold of North Cape May, NJ, (previously
of Clifton, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ) was born on December 8, 1939 to Agnes and Julius Panny in Tudersdorf, Austria.
Erna was a beautiful, kind and giving person. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and Oma. Erna was
employed as a home health aide for 20 years and was loved and cherished by her patients. She cared very deeply for
everyone.
Erna is predeceased by her mother and father. She leaves behind the broken hearts of her family: husband Heinrich,
daughter Linda (Eric) Hammer, and granddaughter Jennifer, daughter Anita (Robbin) Wilson, and grandchildren Chance
and Alexa, and daughter Janet Raubold and her fiancée Robert Raymond. She is also survived by her brother Johann
Panny and family of Austria and many extended family members in Austria and Canada.
There will be a memorial service to honor Erna at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd., North Cape May, NJ
08204 on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 for anyone who would like to honor her and celebrate her. To
plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evoy Funeral Homes, Inc. on Sep. 23, 2023
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Emilia Duncan (née Gratzl)
Emilia Duncan, age 93, of Lemont, Illinois, at rest on October 20, 2023.
Devoted wife of the late Melvin for 68 years. Dear Mother of Susan (David) Harrison and David (Sharon) Duncan.
Proud Grandma of Tim (Vanessa) Duncan, Amy (Matt) Flynn, Ryan (Natalie) Duncan, David (Tess) Harrison and
Stephanie Childs. Loving Great Grandmother to Raegan and Garrett Duncan, Grady Flynn, Madeline Childs and Mila
Duncan.
Born in Pornóapáti (Pernau), Hungary to Johann and Rosa (Unger) Gratzl. She was deported with her family from
their home during the Russian Occupation of their beloved village. She came to the United States with her parents
and her late brother Emerich (late Irmgard) as a teenager. Settling in Chicago, where she met and married Mel.
They raised their children on the Southside of Chicago.
Emilia (Millie) was a member of the Bakers Union retiring after over 35 years with Dressels Bakery. She was proud
of her work ethic, decorating ability, and quick skills on the line. There were always some delicious treats in
the family refrigerator with extra filling added by Mom. She will be lovingly remembered for her tasty home baked
cookies, that were the highlight of any and all family celebrations. She also loved having her family gathered at
the table for one of her delicious dinners. It was difficult to keep her sitting there for long, jumping up to
warm up the gravy or get extra food. She would tell everyone at the table, if you need something “Just Holla”
(holler). The grandkids loved to tease her and she laughed as they all would “Holla”. Her feisty, strong
personality and hard work ethic were evident in all areas of her life. Her family will miss her “I love you’s”,
laugh, spirit, and of course, her cookies. The grandchildren gave her so much joy. She was proud to share in all
their life moments. She was fortunate to have the time on earth to know her great grandchildren. Her love for them
was so evident in her smile as she posed for pictures and held them close. Gifted with a long, healthy life she
now lives forever with the Lord. She was so looking forward to being united with her Mel for eternity.
Memorial Visitation Monday, October 30, 2023 from 10:30-11:30 until time of Mass at 11:30 am at Franciscan Village
Chapel 1270 Franciscan Drive, Lemont ,Illinois. Internment will be at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National
Cemetery.
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Erwin Gottfried Huber
Erwin Gottfried Huber, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home in Trinity, Florida, on August 7, 2023. A native
of Unterschützen, Austria, he was an Air Force veteran and a bricklayer by trade. Erwin worked on the construction
of many buildings in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area, and on the subway in Washington, DC. In the mid-1970s, he
became a cabinet-making teacher at Howard County Vocational-Technical High School. In 1980, he joined Oles
Envelope Company, where he was head of maintenance and renovation. He retired on June 30, 1995. In 2004, he and
his first wife, Maria, moved to Safety Harbor, Florida, to enjoy their retirement.
Erwin and Maria enjoyed taking cruises to the Caribbean, traveling to visit family in Germany and Austria, and
spending time with their children and grandchildren. Maria died in 2007 after a short illness, but Erwin continued
to travel, taking cruises and visiting Unterschützen several times to see his sister Gerti and her family. His
last visit was in 2022.
In 2022, Erwin had found companionship with Cathy Long, and they fell in love. The couple wed on Erwin’s 90th
birthday, June 18, 2023, in a quiet ceremony. A few weeks later, all of Erwin’s children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren came to Trinity, Florida, to celebrate “Opa-Fest” with Erwin and Cathy. Erwin was happiest
when he was with family. He was always generous with his time. He read the Austrian news online every morning, and
he spent weekends watching the German and Austrian soccer games. He always told us that he had a good life.
Erwin is survived by his new wife Cathy, his daughter Mary Ann and sons Walter, Michael and Robert. There are also
9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will truly be missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Erwin’s Charity of choice - Wounded Warriors is appreciated. The link to donate
is:
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
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Alois Leodolter
Alois (Louie) Leodolter, 92, of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at Providence
Healthcare Centre. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Anna and his two sons Louis (Sheila) and Frank
(Jennifer).
Born in Jabing, Austria, he and his wife Anna immigrated to North America from Austria in 1959 to make a better
life for themselves. First settling in New York City, where he took his skills as a trained carpenter and left his
imprint on various landmarks around the city, such as the George Washington Bridge and the 1964 New York World's
Fair. As a craftsman, he was always proud of his work. In 1969, they took another bold step by moving to Toronto
to continue the pursuit of a better life for their family and to be closer to relatives. Throughout his life, he
has always been a devout Catholic, and was a founding parishioner and longtime member of St. Bartholomew Catholic
Church. He can be called truly one of the faithful.
Special thanks to the medical staff of Providence Healthcare, especially to his nurses, Winsome, Kiki and Gladys,
for their kindness and caring. He was a role model to many and was a positive influence to everyone that knew him.
He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, financial contributions in memory of Alois Leodolter can be made to the St.
Michael's Foundation. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karl Schwenk
Karl "Doc" Schwenk, age 84, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023.
Born in Sopronbánfalva (Wandorf), Hungary on April 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Karl Schwenk and Susanna
(Degendorfer) Schwenk Gruber.
At the age of twelve and speaking only German, Karl immigrated with his mother to the United States in 1951. He
quickly adapted, playing both basketball and football at Ellwood City High School and graduated in 1958 as the
President of his senior class. He continued his education first at Geneva College and then at Ball State
University where he earned a Master's and PhD in Molecular Biology.
Karl loved the sciences (could repeat Avogadro's number in his sleep) and was deeply committed to sharing his
knowledge with others. He began a decades-long career of teaching in 1973 at Walsh College in Canton, Ohio. There
he oversaw the Nursing Program, ran the Anatomy & Physiology Labs, and ultimately served as Chair of the
Department of Sciences. One of his most rewarding accomplishments while at Walsh was assisting his students in the
reconstruction of "Bondo Betty". Karl was an instrumental member of the Mastodon Restoration Committee and Betty
the Mastodon is now proudly displayed at Discovery World in the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. In 1978,
Karl decided to make a change and began teaching at Tuscarawas Valley High School. There, he was known for holding
students to a high standard and although his classes of chemistry and physics were among the hardest in the
school, he was widely respected by his students who endearingly refereed to him simply as "Doc". During his 22
years of teaching high school, Karl would go on to win multiple teaching awards, including the prestigious
Governor's Award five years in a row. Perhaps what he is most remembered for is his contribution to science fairs;
local, state, and international. Many of his students would go on to compete and win at the International Science
and Engineering Fair, which currently stands as the world's largest pre-college science competition.
In addition, Karl was an active member of the community, participating in the Caldwell Masonic Lodge and serving
as President & Treasurer of the Plain Township Lions Club. Karl had many hobbies but among his most favorite was a
fascination with tropical fish (at one time he had a combined number of fish tanks totaling 140-plus gallons),
photography, and of course, memories that reminded him of Germany; especially apple strudel and Franziskaner beer.
Nothing however, compared to his passion for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers! Above all else, Karl was a
people-person and cherished spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, always encouraging them to
study hard and pimping them with questions about chemistry and physics. He will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Karl Schwenk; mother and stepfather, Susanna and John Gruber. He is
survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Donna Schwenk; children, Karl (Julie) Schwenk, Karen (Charles) Johnson;
grandchildren, Karl Hunter Schwenk, Jacob Heid, Nathan Heid, Karalyn Schwenk, Olivia Schwenk, Matthew Johnson,
Leah Johnson; and cousins, Emily Majewski and Elizabeth Barkus.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aultman Hospice and Windsor Medical Center for their care
and support in the final weeks of his life. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, Karl would be most honored with donations to support the students and teachers of Tuscarawas Valley High
School at trojanfoundation.org/donate. Please visit reedfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
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John Bodisch
John Bodisch, 93, of Center Valley, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023. He was the
loving husband to Agnes (Schuster) Bodisch and they were happily married for 61 years.
Born in Gerersdorf, Austria, John was a son of the late Josef and Cecilia (Schaller) Bodisch.
For over 30 years John worked for Lehigh Valley Volkswagen. After retiring he was a school bus driver for 20 years
for Laidlaw, First Student, and Brandywine Lehigh and for many years was a volunteer with the Upper Saucon
Ambulance Corp. John was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Limeport and was a member of the
Knights of Columbus. He loved watching football, especially Penn State and the Philadelphia Eagles. John also
coached youth soccer programs and enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Union soccer team, the European Soccer League
and the World Cup of soccer.
Surviving with his wife Agnes are their children: Darrin Bodisch and his wife Beth, and Lisa Bodisch.
Grandchildren: Cameron and Daniel. John was predeceased by his 6 siblings.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM on Thursday December 7, 2023 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Limeport. Calling hour will be 9:00-10:00 AM in the vestibule of the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may
be made to the Knights of Columbus chapter at St. Joseph's parish. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
O'Donnell Funeral Home in Allentown.
Published by Morning Call on Dec. 3, 2023
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Heinrich Karner
Heinrich "Henry" Karner, 86, of Wayne, NJ passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 after an extended illness at
home with his wife Irma Maria by his side.
Born in Wallendorf, Austria on August 30, 1937, Henry grew up during World War II as a farmer.
Upon marrying his love, Irma Maria Labitsch on April 2, 1961, they promptly moved to Calgary, CA where they spent
2 years working and learning English. In February 1963 they moved to Pompton Plains, NJ and worked various jobs
for several years while saving to purchase a house. Henry worked as a butcher at Gerth's Pork Store in Paterson,
NJ, ultimately purchasing the business with his partner Gerhard Whippich and opening another store, Schaller and
Weber in Willowbrook Mall. During this time he and his wife built their home and started a family in Hawthorne,
NJ. Eventually they also moved Gerth's Pork Store to Hawthorne, NJ. Henry ran the Pork Store until his retirement
in 2004 at the age of 67. In his retirement Henry enjoyed golf, bowling and going to Austrian fests with close
friends. He also spent many months back in Europe with family.
Henry is survived by his wife of 62 years Irma and his daughter Linda (Goffredo), son-in-law William and two
grandchildren, Sara and Alex.
Funeral will be departing at 9:00am on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557
Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne for a 9:30am funeral mass at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Hawthorne. Entombment will
follow at the Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
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Emil Geosits
Our Opa, Emil Geosits, of Staten Island, New York, joined his loving wife, Angela, in heaven on Friday, December
15, 2023 after 82 years on this earth.
Born in Gaas, Austria during the second world war, he was raised on a farm with his siblings: Adolf, Albert,
Josef, John, Gretl, Yolanda, and Annie. At the young age of 18 he left his home in search of a new beginning in
America.
They settled in New York and raised five children all of whom would grow up to be successful: Alicia Buscemi and
husband Jon, Steven Geosits and wife Christina, Joseph Geosits and wife Brooke, Catherine Cannella and husband Don
and Emil Geosits Jr. and wife Tara. Each of them had their own children, blessing him with a total of 14
grandchildren: Emily, John Michael, Annamarie, Frank, Salvatore, Angelina, William, Thomas, Ethan, Daniel, Leo,
Jake, Mason, and Jaclynn.
Emil worked in several professions before settling and working for over 25 years as a cable technician. Devoted to
his family, friends, and church -- he would help with any task at hand, no matter how tough or costly to himself.
He is known as "the man, the myth, the legend" amongst those who loved him. He was a child at heart, playing
soccer with his grandchildren, building/repairing dams at Wolfe's Pond Park, trying to hit birds with rocks,
exploring the beach, fishing, recycling everything and creating his famous mango mix.
When he wasn't helping out, he would be busy preparing to feed the masses with his overflowing garden that
produced the best eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and squash that everyone craved. His greatest
accomplishment was creating a basement & foundation for his already standing home while continuing to live there
with his family.
Lastly, he loved spending time with his family on Sundays which is where he was an inspiration to his
grandchildren, teaching them all sorts of life lessons. He will be forever missed.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at
John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Arrangements include
private cremation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com. To plant trees in memory,
please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary Burger (née Kroboth)
Mary K. Burger was born on September 7, 1925 in Kroatisch Ehrensdorf, Austria, and died on December 28, 2023 in
Springfield, Illinois. She was the first of four daughters born to Karl and Anna (Flandorfer) Kroboth.
The family immigrated to the United States in 1930, arriving through Ellis Island. Settling in NYC, Mary attended
elementary school and George Washington High School. Throughout her early years, Mary learned English and taught
her parents how to read and write the language. Following graduation and working in the city, Mary met her future
husband, Larry Burger, who was a Merchant Mariner on leave. They married and eventually moved to Decatur,
Illinois, where they raised their family of four children. Mary was a homemaker but also worked in the Decatur
Public School district, after the children were on their way, and volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital and Dove,
Inc. After Larry's death in 1995, Mary continued to live in Decatur, enjoying her many long-term friendships. She
eventually moved to Springfield, Illinois and continued to cultivate new friendships at Concordia Village, where
she lived independently for over 10 years. Mary had many interests. She was an avid reader, which she instilled in
her children. She was an ace at bridge and any other card game she played. First thing every morning, she read the
newspaper and worked on the daily crossword in ink. Her grasp of the English language was phenomenal and she could
spell any word you asked. Mary traveled to many countries and was able to visit and reconnect with family in
Austria. A great conversationalist, she was especially interested in current events but was mindful of not talking
politics outside of the family. A devout Catholic, she leaned heavily on her faith and was an inspiration on
living a decent life, helping others when she could, and lending a sympathetic ear. The family will deeply miss
her kindness and unconditional love.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Finis Lorenz "Larry" Burger; son, Jerry Burger; parents; sisters, Anna
Kroboth and Hilda DeYoreo; brothers-in-law, Walter Burger and Ralph DeYoreo; and nephew, John Burger.
She is survived by her children, Carol (Pierre) Radochonski, Sandy (Chris, dec.) Schinneer, and Jim Burger;
grandchildren, Matt (Amy) Radochonski, Sam (Lisa) Radochonski, Colleen (Michael) Milne, and Lauren (partner Brian
Rubey) Schinneer; great grandchildren, Jackson and Andrew Radochonski, Charlie and Mila Radochonski, and Rhys and
Elliot Milne; sister, Rose Burger; nieces & nephews, Rosemary Whiteman, Donna Stone, Walter Burger III, Ralph
DeYoreo, Rick Burger, Kathy Lowry, Jane DeYoreo and Michael Burger; and daughter-in-law, Lynn Burger. She will be
remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, Grandma and Gigi.
Cremation was provided by Lincoln Land Cremation Society. The family will host a Memorial Gathering at 10:00 a.m.
on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Concordia Village Tree of Life Chapel, Springfield IL, followed by a Memorial
Service with Chaplain Jeffery Harter officiating. Private burial will take place at Boiling Springs Cemetery in
Decatur, IL. Special thanks to the Concordia Village staff, especially Mary, Rachel and Kayle. In lieu of flowers,
please consider a donation in Mary's name to St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL; Dove, Inc., Decatur, IL; or
Concordia Village Benevolent Fund, Springfield, IL. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of
Mary, please visit our floral store.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lincoln Land Cremation Society on Jan. 9, 2024.
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