4. WC Organizations

     Theresa L. Czajka, age 80, of West Chicago passed away peacefully at her home Monday April 28, 2008. She was born December 23, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Margaret (nee Rutsch) and the late Frank Luzadder. Theresa was resident of West Chicago from 1953 to the present.

     Catherine J. Weiland, age 94, formerly of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Omaha, NE. She was born on September 29, 1913 in West Chicago to Aloysius and Catherine Wolff. Before residing in Omaha, Catherine had resided in Aurora since 1933.

     Michael A. Smyth, age 46, of Wheaton, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He was born on October 8, 1961 in St. Charles, IL to Thomas and Lillian Smyth. Michael was a former member of Sheet Metal Workers Union #265. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.

     Happy Arbor Day! And happy Earth Day! That upstart holiday was founded 99 years after Arbor Day, but has really made a name for itself. Tree planting has always been a simple act that anyone - pre-schoolers to seniors - can do to show they care about the Earth.

     On May 30, 2008 Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church and School will be hosting it’s first annual Golf Outing, Dinner and Auction. We are pleased to be able to hold our Trinity Fundraising Event at St. Andrew’s Golf Course and Country Club in West Chicago, and are seeking local business sponsors for the Outing as well as the subsequent Dinner and Auction.

     Neal D. Ronzheimer, age 63, of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Tower Hill Healthcare Center in South Elgin. He was born on March 16, 1945 to Gordon and Marjorie Ronzheimer. Neal proudly served in the US Air Force during Vietnam.

     West Chicago Lacrosse plays host to the largest high school lacrosse tournament in Illinois! The 3rd Annual Wildcat Sticks and Stones Classic Lacrosse Tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, 2008 from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm each day, hosting 18 teams in 2 levels. The teams will compete on four fields at West Chicago Middle School, 238 E. Hazel Street, West Chicago. The Varsity championship final will take place at West Chicago Middle School on Sunday, April 20 at 2:15 pm; the awards ceremony will follow.

     The Lions Club of West Chicago is pleased to announce a scholarship program for a 2008 high school graduate who resides within the 60185 zip code. The Club will grant a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior for post high school education in the area of human services (teaching, social work, medical professions, etc).

     Clarence J. “Merk” Kyger, age 82, of West Chicago, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Central DuPage Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1925 in Sterling, Illinois to Harry and Jesse Kyger. Clarence “Merk” proudly served in the US Air Force during WWII completing 35 missions. On December 27, 1947 he was united in marriage to Leah “Faye” Bogott. Mr. Kyger was a physical education instructor and coach for 35 years at West Chicago High School and West Chicago Middle School. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed fishing, bird watching and loved being with his family.