Melva M. Trentz

Melva M. Trentz, 67, died quietly at home on April 26, 2007, after a courageous three-year battle against lung cancer. Cremation and Memorial Services are private. Melva was the former wife of Ray Rooney and later, Eddie Trentz, both of whom preceded her in death. She is the proud mother of Earl Rooney, Paula (Daron) Fisler and M/Sgt. Eric (Cindy) Trentz; grandmother of Thayne Rooney, Preston Trentz and soon-to-be-born, Ayden Cole Fisler; and sweetheart and very best friend of Bill Dearhammer. Born to Mel and Edna Magnuson in Chicago, now both deceased, Melva was the eldest of six children, John (Carol) Magnuson, Marcia (Dan) Trew, Marilyn (Mark) Holysz, Mona (Larry) Strazzella, and Marlene (Earl) Sharman. She was a loving aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Melva will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her, especially her own loving family, the family of Bill Dearhammer, her co-workers at The Jewel, the Belding Group, The First National Bank of Chicago Pensioners' Luncheon Club, the Association of Credit Executives, the Pumas, her Schurz High School Graduating Class and a plethora of others. Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 78851, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8851, or to a personal favorite charitable organization. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois. 847-577-6505.