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Des Moines Register ST Friday, October 28, 2005 Page 9A OBITUARIES DUANE N. ANTLE Newton Duane N. Antle, 83, died Wednesday evening, October 26, 2005 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. The family will be present from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 30 at the Pence Tribute Center, 201 4th Street N. Newton. Pence Reese Newton, Iowa ROBERT "BOB" HAYES Centerville Robert "Bob" Hayes, 89, died October 26, 2006 at Centerville Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Schmidt Family Funeral Home, 501 N.

18th Street. Burial will full military honors will be at Oakland Cemetery in Centerville, Iowa. JAMES (JIM) A. STEFANI Des Moines A funeral Mass for James Alphonsus Stefani, passed into the next life 24 October 2005, will be at Christ the King Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors. Hamilton's C. VERNIECE THOMSEN Des Moines C. Verniece Thomsen, 97, passed away peacefully, October 25, 2005 at Silvercrest at the Woodlands, Clive, IA. A vigil service will be held at Dunn's Funeral Home at 5 p.m.

Friday, October 28." The family will welcome visitors between 4 and 6 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustin Church on Saturday, October 29, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at St. Ambrose Woodland Cemetery immediately following.

Mrs. Thomsen was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and attended St. Joseph Academy and Drake University. She pursued a secretarial career and was legal secretary for the lowa Attorney General, Polk County Attorney and clerk for senators and representatives in the lowa State Legislature. She was also a secretary at the lowa State Conservation Commission.

She was member of St. A Augustin parish and belonged to the Alter and Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Thomas Charles "Chuck" Thomsen. She is survived by her sons, Thomas and wife Suki Thomsen, Stillwater, MN, and Denny ThomTulsa, OK; and daughter, Sue Thomsen, West Des Moines, IA; grandchildren, Mary Ellen (John) Blichmann, Tina (Matt) Styer and Major Thomas Thomsen, USAF; and five great granddaughters. Memorial contributions may be made to St.

Augustin Catholic Church. Dunn's Iles Funeral Homes MILTON S. MARK, M.D. Des Moines Milton S. Mark, M.D., 87, passed away Wednesday evening, October Mercy Medical Center, where he had spent more than 30 years delivering babies and treating the medical needs of women.

He was the widower of Suzanne Jacobs Mark and is survived by his children, Robert Mark of Summit, New Jersey, Sara Mark Lesk of Alexandria, Virginia, Janet Mark Lipsman of Leawood, Kansas, five granddaughters and one grandson. Dr. Mark was a devout member of Temple B'nai Jeshurun and Tifereth Israel Synagogue. He was a compassionate doctor and an unconditionally loving husband, father and grandfather. was born on May 9, 1918, in St.

Paul, Minnesota, the first child of Myron and Hannah Mark. After his family moved to Des Moines in 1935, he graduated from Roosevelt High School, Drake University and the University of Iowa College of Medicine, and completed an internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. During World War he served as a doctor in the United States Army, both in Europe and Japan, becoming the medical staff of the Provost Marshal of Tokyo. He became a founding fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1952. The year before, in a small office suite in the Bankers Trust building, Dr.

Mark established a solo medical practice that today is the lowa Clinic Gynecology and Obstetrics group, one of the most respected obstetrics and gynecology practices in lowa. Until he retired in 1983, he practiced at lowa Methodist, Mercy, Broadlawns and the Des Moines Veterans hospitals, serving in various leadership positions including chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Methodist. He was particularly proud to have introduced gynecological laparoscopic surgery in Des Moines hospitals. He loved golf, travel, history and reading, music and, above all, his family and his patients. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Temple B'nai Jeshurun, 5101 Grand Avenue. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Obstetrics Department of the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, lowa Health Foundation, 1440 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50309. Dunn's Iles Funeral Homes LON LYNN VIS, JR. Ackley Ackley Funeral services for Lon, 40, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Linn's Funeral Chapel in Ackley, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Linn's Funeral Home, Ackley. 'Linn's Funeral Monument Home Sales ani JOHN W. MILLER St. Paul, Minnesota John W.

Miller, 91, died October 21, 2005 at Our Lady of Good Council. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at Nichols- Cannon Funeral Services, with wake from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 28. Visitation will be 11 a.m.

Saturday prior to the services. No viewing after the eulogy. John is survived by his children, Rhoda Stroud and Jennifer Miller Rawley; grandchildren, David Stroud, Il, Lara Stroud and Jennifer Rawley. Nichols-Cannon Funeral Services 515-244-5253 Funeral Home in Jefferson after 10 a.m. Friday.

There will be a Vigil for the Deceased at 7 p.m. Friday at SliningerRossow Funeral Home in Jefferson, followed by visitation with the family. Mark Thomas McCoy was born April 24, 1954 at the Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson, lowa. He was the son of Eugene "Gene" McCoy and Marian Minnihan McCoy. Mark grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973.

Mark worked at Bordenaro's Market during his high school years. He continued to work there, as a meat cutter, until the store closed. Mark was employed at Market, which later became Jerry's Holiday Foods, and he also assisted with work at the Butcher's Block. For many years, he delivered parts for the Jefferson NAPA Store. In recent years, Mark has been associated with Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson.

Mark was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. He was an avid Notre Dame fan, and had a deep-seated bond with his yellow Labrador, Knute. Mark McCoy died at his home October 26, 2005. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a nephew, Brett Robert McCoy.

Survivors include two sisters, Teresa Chesler and her husband Roger of Jefferson, IA; and Margaret Renslow and her husband Mark of Grand Junction, IA; four brothers, Steve McCoy and his wife Karen of Jefferson, IA; Tim McCoy of Jefferson, IA; twin brother, Rev. Msgr. Kevin McCoy of Vatican City; and Chris McCoy and his wife Lana of Grand Island, Nebraska; seven nephews, two great-nephews, and three nieces. MARK MCCOY Jefferson Funeral services for Mark McCoy, 51, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at St.

Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at Slininger-Rossow ROSE M. KOENIGSFELD Des Moines Rose Marie Koenigsfeld, 59, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m.

on Saturday, October 29, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Des Moines, of which she was a member. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Rose was born on August 5, 1946 in Sioux City, IA to Vitalis and Estella Walsh. She was raised in Gilmore City, IA.

As a young woman, Rose moved to Des Moines, where she married her lifelong partner, Dennis Koenigsfeld. She spent her many years in Des Moines, employed first at Meredith Corporation, then as a Secretary at Saint Theresa School and later at Principal Financial. always had a book nearby and was an avid reader. She found great joy and comfort in books. Rose organized many family vacations and thoroughly enjoyed traveling, including a recent Alaskan Cruise.

Rose never missed an opportunity to meet new people and cherish her family and friends. She truly valued old friends and welcomed new to her heart. She treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Rose is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Dennis Koenigsfeld of Des Moines; children, Jennifer Vemmer and her husband Scott of St. Louis, MO and Justin Koenigsfeld and his wife Marie of West Des Moines; four grandchildren, Nathanial Kyra Vemmer and Anya Natalie Koenigsfeld; and a large extended family.

She has left many dear friends and people whose lives she made a bit more joyful just for being herself. A visitation will be held after 5 p.m. on Friday, October 28, at Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., and a Vigil service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Westover Iles Funeral Homes James Gardner, 83, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.

Saturday the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Wallace Family Funeral Home Newton, Iowa JAMES GARDNER Newton THELMAR J. FORD Story City Thelmar J.

Ford, 99, passed away October 24, 2005 at Bethany Life Communities in Story City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City. Burial will follow at the Story City Municipal Cemetery. MICHAEL JOHN CRAHAN Des Moines Michael John Crahan passed away of heart attack at home on October 25, 2005.

A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 29 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Michael was born December 1, 1939 in Oelwein, lowa, the son of Clem and Kathleen (O'Leary) Crahan. He was a graduate of St.

Thomas Academy and Upper Iowa University. He served in the Army during the Korean War. His career was in real estate and he had been a property management broker for Crahan Realty, which he owned with his wife. He was an active member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the White House.

Michael is survived by his Mary: son, M. Shawn Crahan of Johnston; granddaughters, Alex and Gabrielle; grandsons, M. Gage and Simon, all of Johnston; and three sisters, Mary Carney of Sarasota, Florida, Connie Corcoran of lowa City, and Bette Thompkins of W. Lafayette, Indiana. He was a wonderful husband, an excellent dad and granddad.

A memorial gathering will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 28 at Dunn's Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Dunn's Iles Funeral Homes SANDRA (LENZENDORF) KORESH Floyd Sandra Jean (Lenzen dorf) Koresh of Floyd, IA, died at home on October 26, 2005 surrounded by her family. Sandy was born June 1954 in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of Robert and Vio let (Kramer) Lenzen dorf.

She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1972. She married Richard Koresh on February 24, 1973 in Eastman, WI. They made their home in Floyd, IA for 31 years. Sandy worked for Pamida Department Store in Charles City, IA for 22 years, before owning her own cleaning business for the last six years. She attended St.

John's Lutheran Church, Charles City, IA, and was a life-long member of Salem United Methodist Church, Eastman, WI. Sandy's faith was evident in her daily life and expressed in her care of those around her. She is survived by her husband, Richard, Floyd, IA; four children, Troy (Lori) Koresh, Charles City, IA, Amy (Tim) Burkhardt, Floyd, IA, Matthew and Nathan Koresh, at home; four grandchildren, Andrew and Dylan Koresh, Riley Carter Burkhardt; mother, Violet Lenzendorf, Eastman, WI; seven siblings, Dennis (Penny) Lenzen dorf, Eastman, WI, Phyllis (Vidal) Rod riguez, Morrisonville, WI, Cheryl (Greg) Schopf, Fennimore, Robin (Shelly) Lenzendorf, Eastman, WI, Jeff (Brenda) Lenzendorf, Eastman, WI, Renee Len zendorf (Tim Myers), Prairie du Chien, WI, Roxanne (Chip) Skemp, Prairie du Chien, WI; and sister-in-law, Peggy Len zendorf of DeForest, WI; 34 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law, Arlene and John Koresh of Prairie du Chien. Sandra was prededed in death by her father, Robert and brother, Gary Len zendorf. Sandra maintained a loving home for her family, and took great pride in it with all her beautiful flowers, keepsakes, knickknacks, family pictures, and holiday decorations.

Sandy deeply loved her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She lived a life of caring for family and friends, and loved the simple joys of family gatherings and celebrations. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in Charles City and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Hospice staff, ministers, and the communities of Floyd, IA and Eastman, WI who cared for Sandy these past months. Funeral services will be held at the Salem United Methodist Church, Eastman, WI, on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lynn Schreck officiating.

Burial will follow at National Cemetery; Eastman, WI. Friends may call at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Charles City, lowa, on Friday, October 28, 2005 from 4 to 8 p.m. Friends can also call at the Salem United Methodist Church, Eastman, WI, on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

A memorial fund is being established in memory of Sandy. SERVICE AND VISITATION announcements Mary DeMarco Larry L. Lindblom Verniece Thomsen 11 AM Saturday at 11 AM Saturday at 10 AM Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Grace Lutheran Church St. Augustin Catholic Church Family Greeting 4-7 PM Friday Grandview Park 265-1652 Family Greeting 4-6 PM Friday with a 6 PM Vigil Service: at ilesfuneralhomes.com with a 5 PM Vigil Service at Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 ilesfuneralhomes.com Dr. Milton Mark ilesfuneralhomes.com 1 PM Sunday at Rose Marie Koenigsfeld Temple B'Nai Jeshurun Mary T.

Karwath Weaver 10:30 AM Saturday at Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 2 PM Saturday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church ilesfuneralhomes.com Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 Family Greeting 5-8 PM Friday ilesfuneralhomes.com with a 7:30 PM Vigil Service at Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com FRANCES Y. MORROW Boone Memorial services for Frances Y. Mor row, 75, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Boone.

Schroeder Walter Funeral Home at Fifth and Story Streets of Boone are in charge of the arrangements. ANNA MAY BROWN Grinnell Anna Brown, 87, died October 26, 2005. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Grinnell First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday at the Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell, where the family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday evening. MARILYN J. ASTLEY Des Moines Marilyn Astley died Oct. 24, 2005.

Marilyn enjoyed fishing and spending time at her lake home in Okoboji. She especially loved her family and traveling friends. Memorials are suggested to Polycystic Kidney Foundation. Hamilton's MARY DeMARCO Des Moines Mary DeMarco, 98. died October 21, 2005 at Bishop Drumm Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Des Moines. Mary was born in San Basile, Italy and became a resident of Des Moines with her husband, Frank soon after they married. She homemaker and loved her family, friends at Bishop Drumm, volunteering, knitting, and she had a great devotion to God and her church. During her life Des Moines, Mary was a member of St.

John's Basilica, Holy Trinity and Bishop Drumm. Family members include a son, John of Des Moines; daughter Ann; six grandchildren their spouses; eleven great-grandchildren and their children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; and two sons, Louis J. and baby, Frank Jr. Visitation will be Friday, October 28 from 4 to 7 p.m., with a 6 p.m.

Rosary at Westover Funeral Home on Hickman. Memorials may be directed to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Westover Iles Funeral Homes GEORGE DANNEN Melbourne George Dannen, 77, of Melbourne, lowa, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 28 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

Visitation was held on Thursday. WILLIAM DEAN MOWEN Twisp, Washington William Dean Mowen, 56, passed away suddenly on October 13, 2005, at his home in Twisp, WA. He was born on December 15, 1948, in Des Moines, IA. Bill enlisted in the Navy, and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Bill's passion in life his children and grandchildren.

He a loving and was generous man, who enjoyed fishing and the outdoor life with his kids and grandsons. He is survived by his five children: Jessica Mowen and her sons Nathaniel and Kaleb of Twisp, WA, Cory Mowen of Kennewick, WA, James and Sarah (Mowen) Burrows and their son James of Twisp, WA, Adam Mowen of Twisp, WA, and Rachel Mowen of Twisp, WA. His siblings Jim and Mary Matthews of Baxter, IA, Robert and Rita Mowen of Conrad, IA, and Jim and Sue Nicholson of Boise, ID, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill will be greatly missed, well remembered, and loved by all. Burial was at Beaver Creek Cemetery, Twisp, Washington ARTHUR H.

ISSERSTEDT Des Moines Arthur H. Isserstedt, 97, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Sunnyview Care Center in Ankeny. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Federated Church of Bondurant. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

with a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens. Burial will be held at a later date. Arthur was born on September 10, 1908 to Herman and Katrina (Conard) Isserstedt in Chicago, IL. He was a self employed ray engineer.

He was a Navy veteran and served during WWII. He was a member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. He is survived by his son, Glenn (Barbara) Isserstedt of Milford, Michigan; daughter, Gail (Lester) Helm of Bondurant; five grandsons and five great-grandchildren. was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Isserstedt. Memorial contributions may be given to the Shriner's Children Hospital.

GORDON R. WAINWRIGHT Des Moines Gordon R. Wainwright died October 26 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born October 24, 1920 in Buffalo, NY. Gordon was a self-employed commercial artist.

He was a graduate of The Chicago Academy of Art and was an accomplished artist. His art work is still on display throughout lowa and Nebraska. Surviving members are his wife, Joan, his son, G. Michael Wainwright and wife Deborah A. He leaves two sisters, Eileen Cresse and Lenore Sundholm and one grandson, Zachary.

A funeral mass will be Saturday at Christ The King Catholic Church, visitation will be from a Vigil Service at at Southtown Funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gordon R. Wainwright Memorial Fund. CLIFFORD CLARK Knoxville Clifford Clark, 83, passed away on October 25, 2005 at the Knoxville Veterans Hospital. He was born in Pope Joy, Iowa and served with the Marines in WWII.

He retired from the Knoxville Veterans Hospital in 1977. He is survived by his sons: Bruce Clark and Cindy of Pleasantville, Melvin L. Clark, Richard W. Clark and Clifford E. Clark, all of Oregon; brother, Lewis J.

Clark of Chariton; three sisters, Anna Whittlesy of Texas, Jessie Morton of Hubbard and Ruby Lunning of lowa Falls and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday at the New Covenant Church in Knoxville from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the family will be present at that time. The body will be cremated following the visitation. Memorials may be made to the choice of the donor.

STEVEN H. SIMMONS Chicago, Illinois Funeral services for Mr. Steven Simmons, 59, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Maple Street Baptist Church. Interment be in Glendale Cemetery.

Mr. Simmons, who was raised in Des Moines, was a interstate truck driver with many years experience. Mr. Simmons is survived by his parents, Pastor Henry L. and Theresa Simmons; two brothers, Terry and Ronald; six sisters, Theresa, Becky, Shirley, Sarah and Ruth; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held at Highland Park Funeral Home Friday beginning at 10 a.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Henderson's 515 309-6550 CHRISTOPHER M. STEVENS Des Moines Christopher Michael Stevens, the son of Krystal VanWeelden and Damion Stevens was stillborn on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at lowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 30 at Grandview Park Funeral Home, 3211 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines. Private graveside services will be held on Monday at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines. Christopher is survived by his parents; grandparents, Gary and Bobbi Speer and Mr. and Mrs. Duane VandenHemel of Des Moines; great grandparents, Ms.

Merryll VanWeelden and Mr. Jack Carter of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Speer of Saydel; great grandmother, Mrs. Francis Gearhart of Newton; seven uncles and two aunts.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of the funeral home. Grandview Park Iles Funeral Homes TERRY "MIKE" HILL, SR. Altoona Terry "Mike" Hill, 51, died of heart failure Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens with burial at Highland Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He finally came to rest after a long hard battle with various illnesses. He loved his NASCAR racing, watching his son and nephews race stock cars, camping with his grand-kids, and his occasional visits to Prairie Meadows. Terry is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathi Hill; his children, Kim (Brent) Champlin of Des Moines, Mikey Hill of Florida, Ted (Jamie) Hill of Johnston, Kristina Barnes of Osceola, Tyler Hill of Altoona: his beloved grandbabies, Alex, Megan, Katie, Tanner, Ashley, Shelby and Travis; dad, Orville (Vivian) Hill; sisters, Carolyn Gallagher of Des Moines, Linda Hernandez of Des Moines, Peggy Houghman of Des Moines, Brenda Johnston of Florida, Patty Inman of Des Moines and Becky Meredith of Ohio; brothers, Ronnie Hill of Des Moines, Bob Hill of Altoona, Dennis Hill, Greg Hill, Randy Hill, Mark Hill and Gene Hill all of Des Moines and his best pal, dog Tigger.

He was preceded in death by his mom, Thelma Hill; sisters, Connie and Janice; brother, Leland and mother-in-law, Betty Shields. ALICE MARY TAYLOR Newton Alice Taylor, 85, died October 26, 2005. Services will be Friday, October 28 at Pence Reese Funeral Home, with Rev. Rick Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Newton Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Alice's name. Pence Reese Newton, Iowa Senate OKs $8 billion for stocks of flu drugs The emergency spending is intended to increase preparations for potential outbreaks of bird flu. By LAURAN NEERGAARD ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington, D.C. A second manufacturer is beginning mass production of a vaccine to protect against bird flu, and the Senate moved Thursday to invest far more $8 billion on preparations in case the influenza strain ever sparks a worldwide epidemic. Before the Senate acted, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt awarded a $62.5 million contract to Emeryville, Calif.based Chiron Corp.

to manufacture bird flu vaccine for a national stockpile. A competitor, SanofiAventis of Paris, began manufacturing $100 million worth of a similar vaccine last month. The Bush administration is putting the final touches on its plan for how to fight the next -in addition to stockpiling inoculations amid growing concern that the H5N1 influenza strain spreading among birds from Asia to Europe could trigger a pandemic if it mutates into a form easily spread from person to person. In the Senate, where critics say the administration hasn't moved fast enough to address the threat, lawmakers approved $8 billion in emergency spending to jump-start those preparations. Sen.

Tom Harkin, a chief sponsor of the proposal, cited estimates that 90,000 to 300,000 Americans and up to 50 million people worldwide could die if left unprotected by an influenza pandemic. "A 21st century Black Death is not difficult to picture," he said. The massive out-of-budget expenditure, in an amendment to a health, education and labor spending bill, would increase stockpiles of the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, thought to be effective against current strains of bird flu. It also would stockpile vaccine, i increase global efforts to detect and contain a super-flu, and boost emergency preparations at state and local levels. Lawmakers said they were waiting for the administration's bird flu plan, which federal officials say is due very soon and is expected to contain President Bush's own price tag.

The Senate action, said Sen. Arlen Specter, will perhaps "motivate them or enable them to come forward to help us grapple with this." In a compromise, Harkin and Specter agreed that the emergency funds would be spent at the president's discretion, with input from Congress. Specter said that would make the money available when a health crisis arose, while giving president flexibility to use it in the best way. The spending still must be approved by the House. The administration has said it hopes to stockpile enough vaccine for 20 million people, and enough antiviral medication for another 20 million.

Hamilton's Funeral Services www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Avenue 289-2442 Terry "Mike" Hill Sr. 10 AM Saturday at the funeral home Arthur Isserstedt 1 PM Saturday at Bondurant Federated Church Hamilton's Southtown 5400 SW 9th Street 285-3911 James Alphonsus Stefani 11 AM Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church Gordon R. Wainwright 11 AM Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church Hamilton's on Westown Parkway 3601 Westown Parkway, WDM 224-0078 Larry G. Fowler Sr. 1 PM Friday at the funeral home Information 243-5221 Patricia Ann Bell Beverly Louise Love Brown Josephine E.

Cooney Ruth Hibbs Donald W. Padgett Lucinda J. Schulte Samuel Woodburn Wiley.