Orville E. Elza, age 74, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was the son of William Elza and Hazel Eichhorst. Born and raised in Downers Grove, he was a graduate of Downers Grove South High School.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a Master Crew Chief.
Orville was one of the good guys who had a heart of gold. He always put his family and friends first and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a love for planes. Orville was mechanically inclined and loved working on his cars. He was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Margaret (nee Contos) Elza; his grandchildren, Erick (Tina) Oomens, Meghan Oomens, and Kerriann Oomens; great-grandchildren, Damien, Sandra, Daniel, and Kieleb Oomens; and his brother, Donald (Diane) Elza. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Orville was preceded in death by his two daughters, Sandra Oomens and Heather Elza; his parents; one brother, Robert Elza; and his sister, Karen Wietting.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a Master Crew Chief.
Orville was one of the good guys who had a heart of gold. He always put his family and friends first and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a love for planes. Orville was mechanically inclined and loved working on his cars. He was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Margaret (nee Contos) Elza; his grandchildren, Erick (Tina) Oomens, Meghan Oomens, and Kerriann Oomens; great-grandchildren, Damien, Sandra, Daniel, and Kieleb Oomens; and his brother, Donald (Diane) Elza. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Orville was preceded in death by his two daughters, Sandra Oomens and Heather Elza; his parents; one brother, Robert Elza; and his sister, Karen Wietting.
Orville E. Elza, age 74, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was the son of William Elza and Hazel Eichhorst. Born and raised in Downers Grove, he was a graduate of Downers Grove South High School.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a Master Crew Chief.
Orville was one of the good guys who had a heart of gold. He always put his family and friends first and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a love for planes. Orville was mechanically inclined and loved working on his cars. He was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Margaret (nee Contos) Elza; his grandchildren, Erick (Tina) Oomens, Meghan Oomens, and Kerriann Oomens; great-grandchildren, Damien, Sandra, Daniel, and Kieleb Oomens; and his brother, Donald (Diane) Elza. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Orville was preceded in death by his two daughters, Sandra Oomens and Heather Elza; his parents; one brother, Robert Elza; and his sister, Karen Wietting.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a Master Crew Chief.
Orville was one of the good guys who had a heart of gold. He always put his family and friends first and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a love for planes. Orville was mechanically inclined and loved working on his cars. He was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Margaret (nee Contos) Elza; his grandchildren, Erick (Tina) Oomens, Meghan Oomens, and Kerriann Oomens; great-grandchildren, Damien, Sandra, Daniel, and Kieleb Oomens; and his brother, Donald (Diane) Elza. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Orville was preceded in death by his two daughters, Sandra Oomens and Heather Elza; his parents; one brother, Robert Elza; and his sister, Karen Wietting.
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