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Daily Herald Thu, November 25, 1999 And Area Death Reports Localized By Region Valley Page 3 OBITUARIES Mildred M. Miller of Glen Ellyn A funeral Mass for Mildred M. Miller, 85, celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, at St. Petronille Catholic Church in Glen Ellyn.

Born June 23, 1914, in St. Charles, she died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Fla. Burial will be in North Cemetery, St. Charles.

An educator, Mrs. Miller had taught school at Benjamin School in West Chicago, was principal of Evergreen School in Carol Stream, and retired as a teacher and principal at Keeneyville School in Keeneyville. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters at St. Petronille Church in Glen Ellyn and the Delta Kappa sorority. Mildred will be remembered as a truly caring and sharing Surviving are her children, Jerome Edward (Bonnie) Miller of Carol Stream, Gregory William (Jamie) Miller of Glen Ellyn and Patricia Ann (William) Pilz of Palm Harbor, grandchildren, Thomas Pilz of Largo, Timothy Pilz of Athens, Paul Pilz of Clearwater, Julie Matousek of West Chicago, Jody Byas of West Chicago and Gregory Miller of Glen Ellyn; and five greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Eugene Miller, and brother, Dr. George F. Parker. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Glen Ellyn.

Memorials made to donoris favorite charity or Masses in Mildreds memory would be appreciated. For information, (630) 469-0032. Dixie F. Myers of Plainfield Services for Dixie F. Myers (nee McCulley), 71, will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, at -Jones Funeral Home, 309 N. Joliet Road (corner of routes 59 and 30), Plainfield. Born Aug. 15, 1928, in Joliet, she died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at home.

Interment will be in Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield. She was a lifelong resident of Plainfield and was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary of Plainfield. Dixie was a member of the Larry's Diner Morning Coffee Clutch Club. She was a 1946 graduate of Plainfield High School. Survivors include her children, Rex L.

(Cynthia) of Wilton Township, Kevin R. (Sandra) of Plainfield and Cheryl Myers of Plainfield; grandchildren, Richard, Russell and Katie Myers; brother, John R. McCulley of Joliet; and aunt, Sally Nolte of Aurora. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents, John and Juanita (nee Greshaw) McCulley; and her brother, Francis. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m.

Friday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. For information, (815)436-9221. "Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you reach your destiny." Carl Schurz Alan M.

Podhajski of Roselle Funeral services for Alan M. Podhajski, will begin with prayers at 9 a.m. Saturday, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapel, 450 W. Lake St. mile west of Road), Roselle, and continue with a Mass at 10 a.m.

at St. Walter Church. I Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (nee Sikora); devoted father of Michelle Podhajski; loving son of Felix Podhajski; and dear son-in-law of Loretta Zaborowski.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral chapel. Please omit flowers. For information, (630) 889-1700. Bernice C.

Pundsack of Hanover Park Bernice C. Pundsack (nee Miller), 58, of Hanover Park, died Tuesday, Nov. 23. Arrangements were made by Humes Funeral Home, Addison, (630) 628-8808. Joseph A.

Riggio Lillian L. Riggio of Carol Stream Prayers for Joseph A. Riggio and Lillian L. Riggio (nee Ritti) be said at 9 a.m. Saturday, at Salerno Rosedale Chapels, 450 W.

Lake St. mile west of Road), Roselle. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Carol Stream. Entombment will be in All Saints Mausoleuro, Des Plaines.

They were the devoted parents of Ann Carol (John) Mealer, Carlo J. (Norine) and Dominic A. (Tamara Riggio; fond grandparents of Marie, Debbie and Joseph Mealer, Elizabeth, and Allison and Dominique Riggio; and great of Jimmy and Gina Doyle. Joseph was also the dear brother of Josephine (James) Palmer, Carolyn LoPiccolo, Vincent Riggio, arid the late Patricia Brocato and Tina Riggio; and Lillian was the dear sister of Margaret Fotos, Joseph (Madeline) Ritti, and the late Rose Gutilla, Victor, Leo, Charles and Anthony Ritti. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m.

Friday, at the funeral chapel. For information, (630) 889-1700. Marcus A. Tracy of Lisle, formerly of Glen Ellyn Contemporary services for Marcus A. Tracy, 37, will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, at Leonard Memorial Home, 3 532 Batavia Road, Warrenville. Born April 7, 1962, in Chicago, he died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Burial will be in Warrenville Cemetery, Warrenville. A 15-year resident of Lisle, Mr.

Tracy was the former owner and founder of Apex Wood Floors of Downers Grove. Marcus enjoyed real estate development and residential construction. His hobbies included motorcycles, boating and sports. He leaves behind two of his best friends, his dogs, Toledo and Philly. Survivors include his brother, Michael N.

Tracy of Aurora; sislers, Barbara Z. (Frank) Safechuck of Malibu, Lavonne (Alex) Chicco of Downers Grove and Karmen (Curtis) Jensen of Thousand Oaks, Calif; and nephews, Scott Safechuck and Aaron Chicco. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. For information, (630) 393-9449.

FOX VALLEY OBITUARIES George L. Adams of Elgin Memorial services for George L. Adams, 88, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State Elgin.

The Rev. Thomas Walker will officiate. Born Aug. 12, 1911, in Elgin, to George S. and Clarice (nee Strubing) Adams, he died Wednesday, Nov.

24, 1999, at Sherman West Court, Elgin. Burial will be private. A lifelong resident of Elgin, Mr. Adams was a 1929 graduate of Elgin High School attended Illinois Wesleyan University and the University of Chicago. He was employed as a personnel director with the Elgin National Watch Company fuse plant in St.

Charles and then with Sherman Hospital, before retiring. George was a member of First Methodist Church of Elgin, the Golden Kiwanis Club of Elgin, the Elgin Kiwanis Club, the Elgin Historical Society, the Fox River Valley Rose Society and the Elgin Mens Garden Club. Surviving are his son, John (Roberta) Adams of South Elgin; granddaughters, Stacey (John) Byl of Jenison, and Melissa (Adam) Neace of Elgin; great-grandsons, Erik and Nathan Byl; and brother, Gordon (Delvine) Adams of Elgin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Anderson Adams, in 1992, and brother, Robert Adams. Visitation will be from 2 p.m.

until the time of services at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church or to the Golden Kiwanis Club of Elgin. For information, (847) 741-8800. Vesta M.

Baldridge of Batavia Funeral services for Vesta M. Baldridge, 83, will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Batavia. The Rev.

Larry Dieckman will officiate. Memorial services will also be held 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Michealsen Health Care Center, 831 N. Batavia Batavia. Born Oct.

4, 1916, in Churdan, Iowa, to Herbert and Vera (nee Kinsman) Mumby, she passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at the Michealsen Health Care Center i in Batavia. Vesta married James Baldridge on June 12, 1940, in Churdan. During her time in Iowa, she was active at First Baptist Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and was a member of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her daughters, Sara (Greg) Arvanitakis of Carol Stream and Susan Baldridge (Joe) Haggerty of Wake Forest, N.C.; granddaughter, Katie Arvanitakis of Carol Stream; and sisters, Verba Harriott of Iowa City and Venita Grundon of Overland Park, Kan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James, and sister, Vivian Fleming. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076. For information, (630) 879-7900.

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Blankenship of Elgin A funeral Mass for Elizabeth M. Blankenship, 92, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Elgin. Born March 6, 1907, in River Falls, to Thomas and Elizabeth Linehan, she died Monday, Nov.

22, 1999, at Carrington Care Center. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago. A resident of Elgin for many years, Mrs. Blankenship was a member of St.

Laurence Catholic Church, where she belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters and the Young at Heart group. Surviving are her sister, Anna Sklarov of Miami, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Blankenship, in 1951; brothers, Thomas, William and Frederick Linehan; and sister, Katherine Warner. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m.

Friday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Fox Valley Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. For information, (847) 741-8800. Alexander J.

Dedes of Crystal Lake Funeral services for Alexander J. Dedes, 76, will be heid noon Saturday, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin. Born April 20, 1923, in Chicago, he died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at his home.

Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Mr. Dedes was a retired real estate broker with Dedes Realtors in Chicago. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Dedes (nee Dallas); son, Dean Dedes of Chicago; daughters, Helen (Dr. Philip) Lambruschi of Crystal Lake and Athena Cremerius of Buffalo Grove; sister, Alice Dedes of Evanston; and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. For information, (847) 458-1700. John F.

Dodo Funeral services for John F. Dodo, 90, formerly of Chicago, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Fox Valley Christian Church, 1605 W. Wilson SL, Batavia, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

The Rev. Dan Fields will officiate. Born Nov. 26, 1908, in Chicago, he passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Deinor Community Hospital in Geneva.

Burial be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. Mr. Dodo had been employed by the City of Chicago Board of Elections for 25 years. Surviving are his son, John (Janet) Dodo of Batavia; and grandchildren, Paul Dodo of Batavia and Shannon (Frank) Falbo of West Chicago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M.

Dodo; and brothers, Mike Roti and Frank Roda. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), Batavia.

Contributions in John's memory may be directed tot the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076. For information, (630) 879-7900. Dorothy A. Hamer of Batavia Funeral services for Dorothy A. Hamer, 81, will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, at the Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Road, Batavia. The Rev. Steve Miller will officiate. Born May 5, 1918, in Chicago, the daughter of James G.

and Dorothy Cadek, she passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn. Dorothy grew up in Chicago and had lived in Batavia sinec 1953.

She had resided at Riverrain Retirement Apartments in Batavia for the past 17 years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed quilting and was noted for her cooking ability. She treasured her special times with her family and beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Tom) Graff of Elgin; son, Art (Susan) Hamer of Brooks, grandchildren, Mia and Robin Guerra of Elgin; great-grandchildren, Angel and Anthony Guerra of Elgin; and by her many special friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday, at the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be made to Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox Road, South Elgin, IL 60177, or to Christian Childrenis Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294. For information, (630) 879-7900. Lester "Fat" Renwick of Elgin Funeral services for Lester "Fat" Renwick, 73, will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State Elgin. Born May 24, 1926, in Wasco, to George and Natalie (nee Bartelt) Renwick, he died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Carrington Care Center. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Mr. Renwick was in the auto sales business with his brother, Bob Renwick. Prior to their retirement, the pair had owned Renwick Motor Sales for 40 years, located on South Grove Avenue in Elgin where the Grand Victoria Riverboat now stands. 'Fats" was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge and American Legion Post Surviving are his brothers, George (Evelyn) Renwick of Joliet and Robert (Mildred) Renwick of Elgin; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, in 1997, four sisters, and three brothers.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 12:30 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. For information, (847) 741-8800. William R.

Schuchert of Elgin Funeral services for William R. Schuchert, 75, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Elgin. The Rev. Harold Ross will officiate.

Born Feb. 7, 1924, in Elgin to William M. and Rose Bartell Schuchert, he died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Elgin, Mr. Schuchert was a graduate of Northwestern University. He was the owner of Schuchert of Elgin and a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife. Lois Oiney Schuchert, to whom he was married for 50 years; sons, William (Diane) of Lakewood and Fred (Annette) of Elgin; and grandchildren, Beau and Brooke of Lakewood and Allyson, Colton, and Rachel of Elgin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son, William. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday, at the church. Arrangements were made by RossAllanson Funeral Home, Elgin. For information, (847) 742-2100.

Richard H. "Russian" Yanos of Willow Lake Estates, Bigin A funeral Mass for Richard H. "Russian" Yanos, 64, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee.

Born March 10, 1934, in Lublin, Wis. to Adam and Mary (nee Shelek) Yanos, he died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Burial will be in St.

Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Joan Cole Yanos; children, Cathy (Michael) Hapanionek of Hanover Park and Rev. Richard M. Yanos, Pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Lake Villa; grandchildren Tara, Joseph and Michael; and sisters, Helen (Gus) Arvanitakis of Lake Geneva, Wis. and Ann Kaczmarek of Lublin, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main West. Dundee and from 9 a.m.

until the time of the Mass at 10 a.m., at the church. Please omit flowers. For information, (847) 426-3436. "Ideals are like stars: you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you reach your destiny." Carl Schurz CHARITABLE ANNOUNCEMENTS: IN LIEU OF FLOWERS Express your sympothy for the loss of a loved one. Send a donation in memory of the deceased to American Lung Association of Illinois 1749 S.

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