Western Springs Obituaries: Morgan Fitch Jr., 90

The obituary of the following Western Springs resident was recently featured on Legacy.com:

Morgan L. Fitch Jr., 90, a former Western Springs resident, died Nov. 18. A Kalamazoo, MI, resident of late, Mr. Fitch was the husband of Helen Fitch and father of Ruth A. White, Mary White, Morgan L. Fitch IV, and Frederick Fitch. He had eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Tews Funeral Home in Homewood from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., when a memorial service will be held. Donations to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps are encouraged. An obituary for Mr. Fitch was published in the Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 24.

From reader Jim Walser: 

Betty J. Buik, 86, formerly of Oak Brook and Elmhurst, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Beloved wife of Donald W. Buik for 65 years; loving mother of Nancy (Jeff), Richard (Patricia), Christine (Jim) and James (Teresa); proud grandmother of Mark, Anna, Mollie, Steven, Will, Julia, Katie and Daniel.  Born in Chicago on May 8, 1927 and preceded in death by parents, Agnes and William Jakoubek, and sister, Mildred Gotsch.  Prior to a lengthy illness, she was active in community organizations including PEO, AAUW, Camp Fire, and teaching ESL. In 1993, she received the Founders Medal from her alma mater, Elmhurst College. Special joys included music, travel, her garden and faithful dog, Max.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel United Church of Christ; 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL; visitation will precede the service at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Buik Endowed Scholarship Fund, Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126. 

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