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28 OBITUARIES ST. LOUIS POST- DISPATCH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1997 Huygene Fujiwara, 67; Was Food Scientist Huygene K. Fujiwara, a retired food scientist at Ralston Purina died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 1997) at his home in Barnhart after suffering a heart attack. He was 67.

Mr. Fujiwara was born in New Rockford, N.D. He earned a bachelor's degree from Minot State Teachers College in Minot, N.D., and a master's degree from Stanford University. He began his career in 1951 as a high school teacher in North Dakota. He taught science and mathematics and also coached football, basketball and track.

In 1964, he was one of nine science teachers across the country to receive a Shell Fellowship to study Dr. Arturo Taca; Area Urologist Was Activist Centreville, and at the old Central Medical Center in St. Louis. He was the godson of Benigno S. Aquino, the slain husband of former Philippine President Corazon Aquino.

As national Dr. Arturo M. Taca, a urologist and Philippine activist, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 1997) at his home in Town and Country of complications from emphysema. Tuesday was his 52nd birthday.

Dr. Taca was in private practice for 20 years in Venice and St. Louis. He was on staff at Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, St.

Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis, Centreville Hospital in chairman of the Movement for a Free Philippines, Dr. Taca often spoke out against the late Ferdinand E. Marcos, who preceded Corazon Aquino as Philippine president. He wrote numerous articles for the Post-Dispatch's "Letters to the Editor" column.

Dr. Taca was born and reared in the Philippines. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. He came to this country in 1972 and settled in St. Louis.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Schrader Funeral Home, 14690 Manchester Road, Ballwin. A Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 530 South Mason Road, Town and Country.

The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Philippines. Among the survivors are his wife, Maria T. Taca; three sons, Arturo "Coco" Taca, Antonio "Tobie" Taca and John "Dino" Taca, all of Town and Country; two daughters, Teresa Taca and Lisa Taca, both of Town and Country; his mother, Basilisa M.

Taca of the Philippines; and two sisters, Elizabeth Taca of New York and Alice Taca of the Philippines. ILLINOIS DEATHS ILLINOIS advanced chemistry. He came here in 1966 and joined Ralston Purina as a food scientist, researching and developing food products. He held two patents one for snack products and the other for colored popcorn. He retired in 1994.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 630 Jeffco Boulevard in Arnold. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

He was married for 43 years to Muriel R. Maschka Fujiwara; she died in 1993. Among the survivors are three daughters, Keri R. Robertson of Warm Springs, Kili L. Hefflinger of Columbia, and Koni M.

Fujiwara of Ely, three sons, Kent L. Fujiwara of Ke- Fujiwara nosha, Kim H. Fujiwara of Barnhart and Gene T. Fujiwara of Arnold; a sister, Suye A. Holtzinger of Cole City, a brother, Karlo D.

Fujiwara of Billings, 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Recent deaths in the Metro East area: ALTON Donald L. Dillon, 63, died Wednesday, visitation 12-1 p.m. Monday, funeral 1 p.m. Monday at Elias-Smith.

Burial at Upper Alton Cemetery. Richard L. Schenke 74, machinist, died Thursday, visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday, funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, both at Gent.

Burial at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials to Mayflower Congregational Church or Celebration of Christmas. Luetta M. Petri, 85, visitation 4-9 p.m. Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Monday at St. Christ. Burial at Valhalla ville. Memorials to St. Christ or donor's choice.

stitcher, died Friday, at Renner, funeral Paul United Church of Cemetery in BellePaul United Church of GRANITE CITY Mary (Popovchak) Frontzko, 75, died Friday, visitation 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Thomas, FUNERAL AL NOTICES CAMPBELL, ESTHER MAE, 74, of Brookline, MO, on Monday, Feb. 10, 1997, beloved husband of Alphonse Campbell, dear mother of Karen C. Laird of Brookline Kathleen A. Campbell of Blackwood, NJ, sister of Ruby Mann of Kewanee, IL, Dolly Alexander of Steeleville, MO and Belle Wallis of Kirkwood, MO, dear grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Services were held Fri. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Branson, MO. Burial and graveside services Sat. 11 a.m., St.

James Cemetery, St. James, MO. Arrangements by SNAPP'S Funeral Home, Branson. CAMPBELL See Vien AMANN See Pizzo AQUINO See Olmstead BOEGER See Torrillo BRUKETA See Hurlebaus CHANDLER, EUAL Feb. 14, 1997; Beloved husband of Hazel Chandler (nee Herold); dear father of Kenneth (Janice) Chandler and Joyce (David) Lynch; our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-inlaw, uncle, great -uncle and friend.

Funeral from SHEPARD Funeral Chapel, 9255 Natural Bridge at 1-170, on Feb. 17, 11 a.m. Interment Valhalla Cemetery. Memorials to Normandy Methodist Church or American Lung Assn. appreciated.

VISITATION 1--8 P.M. SUN. COLLINS, FREDD formerly of Ballwin, Feb. 10, 1997, Beloved son of the late Vernis and Dee (nee Elledge) Collins, dear father of Kevin Fredd Collins, dear brother of Shirley (Robert) Perkins, Roxie (Bill) Lenox, Joyce (Bob) Cox, Nancy Collins and Peggy Mueller, our dear grandfather, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral service Monday, Feb.

17, at 10 from CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY--Cedar Hill, MO. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 1--8 p.m. DAMBACH, SHERRIE 38, on Feb. 12, 1997, after a battle with heart and lung disease; dear of Adam and Alexandra Franklin and Donna New Dambach; dear daughter, of Madrid; dear fiance of Brad Wallace of Maryland dear friend of many, including Grant Dambach.

Survivors include. brother, Philip of Catron, and sister, Rhonda of Memphis, TN. Memorial service at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Thurs. Feb. 13, 1997 at 7pm.

Funeral service at the Church of God in Lilbourn, Mo. on Fri. Feb. 14, 1997 ciated at 2pm. Memorials appreto Lutheran Family and Children's services.

funeral 9:30 a.m. Monday at Nativity of Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. Burial at Nativity of Virgin Mary Orthodox Cemetery in Glen Carbon. Robert L. Dannenbrink worker, died Wednesday, Monday, funeral 11 a.m.

in Alton. Burial at Godfrey. JERSEYVILLE 63, security visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Gent Valhalla Memorial Park in BELLEVILLE FUJIWARA, HUYGENE of Barnhart, MO, Feb. 12, 1997, dear husband of the late Muriel R.

Fujiwara (nee Maschka), dear father of Keri R. Robertson, Kili L. Hefflinger, Kim Sgt. Kent Koni Gene T. and the late Khristopher P.

Fujiwara, dear brother of Suye A. Holtzinger, Karlo and the late Tayro R. Fujiwara, Paul Morgan, Clyde Morgan Grace Leice, beloved friend and companion of Nancy Ruppe, our dear fatherin-law, brother-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral from LANGFENDLER Funeral Home, 630 Jeffco Blvd. (Hwy.

61--67), Arnold, MO. on Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Private interment. Visitation Sun.

from 1 to 8 p.m. Contributions to the American Diabetes or Heart Assn. appreciated. Mr. Fujiwara was a retired Food Scientist from Ralston Purina and a U.S.

Patent Holder. GARTNER See Torrillo HALE See Torrillo HURLEBAUS, MARY, (nee Buljevich), Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, Wed. Feb. 12, 1997, beloved wife of Alban C. Hurlebaus, dear sister of Catherine Bruketa and the late John Buljevich, dear cousin and friend.

Funeral Mon. Feb. 17, 9:15 a.m. from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN SONS, 7027 Gravois, to St.

Joseph Croatian Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of St. Anthony C.C.U.

Masses preferred or donations to St. Louis Alzheimers Association. VISITATION SUN. 12-8 P.M. JACKSON, ODESSA LEE, Feb.

10, 1997; mother of Ardella Benson and Shirley Jackson, both of St. Louis; grandmother of Tyrone Jackson, LaShon Benson, Terrance Benson, Chasity Douglas, Natasha Jackson, Jabaar Jackson, and the late Byron Jackson; sister of Johnny Benson, Willie Jean Richard, Chinester Hagen, Sannie Burnett, and Maggie Evans; great grandmother of eight. Funeral Sat. 9:30 a.m. at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 2838 James Cool Papa Bell.

JAGGE See Schnell JONES, CHRISTOPHER STARKE, Mon. Feb. 10, 1997, dear son of Dr. Richard A. and Elizabeth (Meyer) Jones, dear brother of James, Douglas and Jonathan Jones, dear brotherin-law of Ann and Sally Jones, dear uncle of Kimberly, beloved friend of the late Jerry Schutz, dear nephew, cousin and friend.

Memorial Service on Sun. Feb. 16 at 4 P.M. Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust St. Interment in Bofinger Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, Memorials to Food Outreach, 733 Union Blvd.

63108 or Doorways, P.O. Box 4652, St. Louis, 63108 appreciated. Family will meet with friends following service. ARRANGEMENTS BY MAYER FUNERAL HOME.

MARINE Toni Lin Smith, 19, student, died Thursday, visitation 4-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 11 a.m. Monday, both at Kassly in Fairview Heights. Burial at Lake View Memorial Gardens. WILMINGTON Frances M.

(Chiarottino) Martino, 89, died Thursday, visitation 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Kassly in Collinsville, funeral 10 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter Paul Catholic Church. Burial at Sts.

Peter Paul Catholic Cemetery in Collinsville. -IndexAmann Aquino Boeger Bruketa Campbell Campbell, Esther Mae Chandler, Eual H. Collins, Fredd V. Dambach, Sherrie D. Davis Duker Engelke, Ruth N.

Farley, John Vernon Sr. Fowler, Mary Ann Fujiwara, Huygene K. Gartner Hale Hurlebaus, Mary Jackson, Odessa Lee Jagge Jones, Christopher Starke Kebert, Lena L. Keller, Theodore "Ted" M. Kelley Kimerle King, Dennis R.

"Denny" Lewis, Kenneth L. Litzsinger, Norbert F. Madden, John R. Sr. McMahon, Thomas J.

Merseal, Carl Lee Moberg Moberg Nagel, Ross 0. Neumayer, George J. Jr. Nowak, Matthew E. Olmstead, Eleanor J.

Pizzo, Evelyn M. Puers, Joseph B. Roeder, Virginia M. "Peggy" Schneider Schnell, Claire Elise Schoeck, Gloria P. Schroeder Shadowens, Bertha M.

Siliven, Bertha M. Sirkus, Paul Solis, Abelardo, Sr. Studdard Taca, Arturo M.D. Thurmond Torrillo, Louise Vien, Ruby A. Ward, Mozelle "Betty" Orton Wears Weffelmeyer Weiss, Edward J.

Wigglesworth, Edward C. Wolf, Frederick John Jr. DAVIS See Olmstead DUKER See Olmstead ENGELKE, RUTH N. (nee Pierlow), Wed. Feb.

12, 1997; beloved wife of the late George W. Engelke; dear mother of Sharon Beardslee, Susan Eckman, Richard and David Engelke; our dear mother-in-law, grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 11; sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, and friend. Funeral service at WHITEMULLEN Mortuary, 118 N. FloFeb. 17, 10 a a.m.

Interment St. rissant Ferguson, Mon. Johns Cemetery. Mrs. Engelke was member of First Presbyterian 1 Church of Ferguson, chairperson of Women's Circle WIBC, permanent member and member of 200 and 600 Club, and Presidential Sports Award recipient.

Visitation Sun. 2-9pm. FARLEY, JOHN VERNON, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Feb. 12, 1997, Beloved husband of Marie A. Farley (nee Hodan); dear father of John Vernon Farley, Charles Thomas Farley, Nancy Christianson and Mary Peters; dear father-in-law of Caroline Farley, Patricia Farley and William Christianson; dear brother of the late Robert and Aloys Farley; dear grandfather of Patricia, Theresa, Kathleen, Bridget, Megan, Katie, John and Robert; our dear great-grandfather, uncle and dear friend.

Mr. Farley will lie in state at All Souls Chapel at the Church of the Little Flower, Boland Arch where friends may call on 7 pm--9 pm, and on from 9 am until the Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 am. Interment SS. Peter Paul Cemetery. Mr.

Farley was a member of Rosati Kain Council K. of St. Vincent DePaul Society, White House Retreat and Holy Name Society. Arrangements by AMBRUSTERDONNELLY FUNERAL HOME FOWLER, MARY ANN (nee Stolle), Feb. 11, 1997, Asleep in Jesus, Beloved wife Valton C.

Fowler, dear mother of Anna New, Jack and Danny Fowler, dear sister, mother-inlaw, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral service 12 Noon Tuesday, Feb. 18, at HUTCHENS MORTUARY, 675 Graham Road, Florissant. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m.

Monday TO PLACE YOUR IN MEMORIAM, PLEASE CALL DOROTHY 340-8600 KEBERT, LENA L. Lake St. Louis, Feb. 14, 1997, Age 94, dear mother of Helen K. Harris, Nellie Willerton, Geneva Geurin, Ray, Roger and Dean Kebert, dear mother-in-law.

grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Funeral Monday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. from T.E. PITMAN Funeral Home, 909 Pitman Wentzville.

Visitation Sunday Feb. 16 at T.E. PITMAN Funeral Home. Interment Tuesday, Shaw Cemetery, Chanute, Kansas. Memorials may be given to Chapel of the Lake Church or donors choice.

KELLER, THEODORE "TED" 68, I of 78 Eastview died Thurs. Feb. 13, 1997 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston, VT. He was born in Kirkwood, Mo. on Dec.

10, 1928, son of the late John A. and Alma Keller. He attended Kirkwood High School and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was married to Elizabeth Lois Keller for 41 years, who predeceased him Aug.

31, 1994. Ted had worked in publishing for 50 years, 35 years with C.R. Gibson Inc. and received numerous awards and certificates. He had traveled extensively over the years with his wife.

He is survived by his six children, Theodore M. Keller of Delta AK, Theresa L. Melfi of Norwalk, CT, Tina L. DeWitt of Maybee, MI, Timara L. Downes of Wolcott, NY, Timothy J.

Keller of New Milford, CT, and Thomas A.C. Keller of Canton, MI; 13 grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will Il be Sat. 3- 5pm at the READY Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Essex VT. A memorial service will be held Sat.

at 7pm in the Community Lutheran Church, 1560 Williston S. Burlington, VT. Funeral services will be held Mon. 11 a.m. in the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newtown, CT.

Burial will follow in Center Cemetery in New Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent the Community Lutheran Church Bldg. Fund, 1560 Williston S. Burlington, VT 05403. KELLEY See Neumayer KIMERLE See Torrillo KING, DENNIS R.

Wed. Feb. 12, 1997; beloved son of Dennis R. King Sr. Linda Martin, and Cheryl and Paul Robinson; dear grandson of Amy McSpadden, Gertrude McAllister, and Alonzo Light; dear brother of Kimberly Haley and Andrea Martin; our dear brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Sat. Feb. 15, 1pm. In parlor Fri. 3pm.

Interment St. Trinity Cemetery, LEWIS, KENNETH Feb. 13, 1997, Beloved son of Melba Lewis (nee LaBrot) and of the late. Alvin Lewis, beloved brother of Anita (Richard) Kuchar, our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Service 'at HOFFMEISTER SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 1515 Feb.

Lemay 17, Ferry Road, Monday, 1997, 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be Disabled American Veterans and Mellow Memorial United Methodist Church. VISITATION SUNDAY, 4 TO 9 P.M.

LITZSINGER, NORBERT 79, Asleep in Jesus, Thurs. Feb. 13, 1997, beloved father of Debra, Dennis (Pat) and Nicholas (Marty) Litzsinger, dear grandfather of Christopher, Lee Anne, Luckas and Julia Litzsinger, dear brother of the late William, LeRoy "Pete" and Donald Litzsinger, dear brother-inlaw, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Litzsinger played professional baseball for the St.

Louis Brown's Farm Team and was an W.W. Army I1. Air Corps. pilot during Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Funeral Mon.

Feb. 17, 11 a.m. at BAUMANN COLONIAL CHAPEL, 2504 Woodson Overland. Interment Jefferson Visitation Barracks Sun. National Cemetery.

2-9 p.m. Taca Taca MADDEN, JOHN R. Thurs. Feb. 13, 1997; beloved husband of Bonnie Reve' Madden (nee Davidson); dear father of John R.

Madden dear brother of Mary (Walter) Bunt, Tom (Velma), Bob (Marian), Bill, and the late Jim (Ollie) Madden; dear brother-in-law and of Helen, Roy, Ray, Shirley, the late Dean; dear uncle, great uncle, greatand great uncle, nephew, cousin, special friend of Ryan K. Mr. Madden retired Oct. 31, 1980, G.F. Mails MPO, St.

Louis, and member of North Chapter 1240 N.A.R.F.E. Service at ORTMANN'S, 9222 Lackland, Overland, Mon. Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m. Interment, National.

Donations charity of your choice appreciated. Visitation Sun. 3pm-9pm. MC MAHON, THOMAS age 75, of Peoria, died Feb. 13, 1997, March in Peoria Heights.

Born 19, 1921 in St. Louis to Thomas A. and Mary Hoederman Hubbell McMahon, he married Mary E. June 24, 1950 in St. Louis.

She survives along with three daughters, Mary Arnold of East Peoria, Ann McMahon and Peggy Beam, both of St. Louis, seven grandchildren, and one brother, Anthony J. McMahon of Maryland. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at St.

Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Peoria. Visitation hour before the church service. WRIGHT SALMON Mortuary in Peoria in charge of arrangements. Burial in Peoria. Center, Memorials to Nazareth Living Nazareth Lane, St.

Louis, MO. 63119.