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9 9 9 9 9 9 Section 2 Chicago Tribune, Thursday, August 10, 2000 Continued from preceding page CONLON G. Conion, nee O'Neil, of Des Plaines, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Kathleen (late Robert) Cashman and John O'Connor. Visitation Thursday, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee Des Plaines. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m.

from chapel to St. Zachary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St.

Zachary Church appreciated. Info. 847-824-5155 COOKE 'Debby Cooke, nee Wilder, 75, of Barrington Hills, beloved wife of 53 years of Henry E. loving mother of Martha "Muffy" and John dear daughter of the late Emory and Alice, nee Moseley, Wilder; fond sister of the late Phoebe A. Wilder.

Family and friends will meet on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the St. James Episcopal Church, '516 Washington Street, in West Dundee where Burial Office with Holy Eucharist will be celebrated. Interment St. James Churchyard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either St. James Episcopal Church or the St. Joseph Indian School, Chamberland, South Dakota. For into, Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. 847-426-3436.

CORBETT V. Corbett, age 87, passed away August 09, 2000, late of Carillon in Plainfield, loving mother of Winston (Betty-Jane) Corbett grand(mother of Karen (Erwin) Wirth, Jill McHugh, Nancy Corbett and Edward Corbett; great-grandmother of nine; she is preceded in death by her (husband, Winston Corbett; her parents, Charles and Edith Raschka; also a brother and a sister. Visitation Friday, SE to 9 p.m. Services same evening, 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr.

in Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory preferred. 815-886-2323 DENNIS Vames M. Dennis, beloved husband of Virginia; loving father of James M. Jr.

(Debbie), Harold, CPD, Larry (Carolyn); proud grandfather of Virginia, Caryl, CPD, Jim, Tracey and Joe. Services land interment private. Arrangements by Birren Fuenral Home. 773-743-1020. DILEO Angelo F.

DiLeo, born March 3, 1924 died July -17, 2000. A celebration Memorial Mass will be meld August 12, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at Queen of the Rosary Church, 690 W. Elk Grove Elk Grove Village, IL. Donations to Harod Conservatory of (Music at Lynn University, Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33432 or American Cancer Society, DIXON Maristell Dixon, loving sister of Joan (Walter) aunt of nine; our of 16.

31 year Associate Tucker and the late Patricia Ellen Dixon; dear Director of Human Resources at lIT. 17 year Thespian in the music theatre of Chicago and a world traveler. Visitation Friday, 5 to 9 p.m. at Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W. North Ave.

Lying on state Saturday, 9 a.m. til time of funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 29th and Wabash, Interment Mount Olivet. Funeral info.

or 708-848-6661. DOYLE Michael Thomas Doyle, dearest son of Shirley and the late Thomas; beloved brother of Judith (Thomas) Batten, Patricia (Robert) Szafranski, Joanne Varallo and Kathleen (James) Syoen; dear uncle of many. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park, to St.

Pascal Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Visitation Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be appreciated. 773-777-3944 or www.

www.gibbonsfuneralhomes.net DROBITSCH William J. Drobitsch, loving father of Bill (Valerie) Drobitsch; beloved son of the late William and Elizabeth, nee Culkin, Drobitsch; dear brother of Pat (Russ, C.P.D.) Ford, Kitch (Rich) Erickson, Sue (Dave, C.F.D.) Sutherland and the late Robert, C.F.D. (Sharon) and Michael, C.F.D. ((Margie) Drobitsch and a special brother to Cindy (Rod) Westfall; cherished nephew of Helen Starr land Betty Drobitsch; fond uncle and friend to many. Retired pressman for the Chicago Tribune newspaper.

Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Thomas Mcinerneys Sons Funeral Home, 4635 So. Wallace to St. Gabriel Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Visitation Thursday, 2 p.m to p.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Info. 773-268-0703 DUDLICEK Bernice "Blanche" Dudlicek, nee Smocek, age 88, cherished wife of the late James devoted (mother of James A. (Linda) and Barbara Dudlicek; proud grandmother of James L.

and Laura Dudlicek. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from BlakeLamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn, to St. Linus Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 50 year member of Czechoslovak Socirety America. Info, 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242. EGGEBRECHT Anna Eggebrecht, nee Stuhl, beloved wife of the late Walter; dearest mother of Jerry, Vera Alice (Raymond) Hackett, William (Catherine), Kathleen (Gerald Roberts, Walter and the late Annamarie (Richard) Radtke; loving grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 15.

Funeral Saturday 9 1a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park, to St. Pascal Church. Mass 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfuneralhomes.net ESTOK Mary Estok, nee Polacek, age 87, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000, in Santa Barbara, CA, beloved wite of the late Michael; devoted mother of Michael loving "nonnie" of Lisa Reid of San Diego, CA; dear mother-in-law of Gail Marzano Hamilton.

Resting at The Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Worth, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, .2000. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Friendship Center, Adult Day Care, 89 Eucalyptus Santa Barbara, CA 93108, 708-448-6000 FALLER Elizabeth Faller, wife of the late Bernard Faller. Visitation Friday, 9:00 a.m. until time of mass of 'Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m. at St.

Mary of the Lake, 4200 N. Sheridan Chicago. Entombment private. Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Funeral inquiries 773-561-6874.

FINK Jacob Jay Fink, age 71, loving son of the late Benjamin Jacob and Lillian E. Fink: devoted father of Renee (Jimmy) Hurwitz, Ted Fink and the late Larry Fink; grandfather of Braden S. Richter, Kate Ashley Richter and Becky Fink; brother of Barbara R. Fink and Sanford (Nancy) Evans; nephew of Ethel Hersch, Milton Elkin, David and Bea Huff and Lori Kaufman; cousin of Marcy Manning, Mindy and Marty Franklin, Melvin and Nendi Huff, Maxine Huff, Marlene and Jessie Salazar; uncle of Matthew and Dalia Evans of Israel, Rachel and Rod Biermann; and his devoted housekeeper for 20 years, Louise Pettise. Graveside service Friday, August 11, 2000, 11:00 a.m.

at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. For information: The Piser Chapel, 773-561-4740 FISHLEIGH Helen A. Fishleigh, nee Ryba, beloved wife of the late Albert; fond sister of the late Frank (Frances) Ryba, the late Walter "Bud" Ryba, the late Katherine (Joseph) Kisielowski, the late Mary (George) Vesely; dear sister-in-law of Frances (the late Milton) Ryba; many nieces, nephews and cousins survive. Member of Wilson Park Senior's Club.

Funeral services Saturday, August 12, 2000. Prayers at 9 a.m. from Sourek Funeral Home, 3756 Paulina Chicago, to St. Peter and Paul Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.

For info, 773-523-0829. FITZGERALD Major James C. Fitzgerald, Ret. U.S.A.F., age 67, passed away suddenly while vacationing in London on August 4, 2000, beloved husband of Alice C. nee French; loving father of Mark (Cynthia), Leslie (Frank) Garcia, Sean (Victoria), Victoria (Peter) McGing, Mary "Marla" (Michael) Wickman and James: proud grandlather of nine; dear brother of Sr.

Mary Paulette S.C.L., Marjorie (Robert) McMullen, Teri (Robert) Harmening, Helen (Larry) Benson and the late Arthur (Phyllis); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A veteran pilot with more than 185 combat missions as a member of an elite Air Commando unit in Southeast Asia in 1968 and 1969. He was honored with numerous awards including 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses. in civilian life, he was honored by Illinois Bell Telephone Company as a member of the prestigious Presidents Club. Even as a young man, he strove for excellence as evidenced by his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m, from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1977 after 22 years. Highly decorated Air Commando and Strategic Air Command. Left Illinois in 1975 after 17 years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Info, 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242. FLEISCHMAN Joseph Fleischman, 85, of Rolling Meadows, a consummate amateur magican, beloved husband of the late Florence; loving father of Sharon (Richard) Price, David (Laurie), Ted (Maureen) and Diane Jacoel; cherished grandfather of Eric, Olivia, Florence, Roslyn, Benjamin, Dario, Leila, Tamarind, Nicholas and Drew; adoring greatgrandfather of Jordan, Joshua and Morgan; devoted brother of Bryna (Sam) Fabian. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m. at Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel. 111 Skokie Blvd.

(1 block No. of Old Orchard), Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to Alzheimer's 4709 Golf Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076. For information: 847-256-5700 FORAN Thomas A. Foran, beloved husband of Jean nee Burke; loving father of Elizabeth (Christopher) Yore, John (Sheila, nee Daly), Julie (Stephen) Rebarchak, Edmund (Barbara, nee Harpole), Stephen (Diane, nee Kidd) and Regina (Matthew) Thibeau; dear brother of Dr.

John Foran and Grace Szalinski; proud grandfather of 16. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero and Friday, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m.

at St. Mary Church, Illinois and Green Bay Roads in Lake Forest, IL. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Catholic Extension Society, 150 S. Wacker Chicago, IL 60660 or Dominican University, 7900 W.

Division River Forest, IL 60305, appreciated. 773-736-3833 FRIEDER Richard Glenn Frieder, 65, of Merritt Island, FL, went to be with his Lord on August 6, in Orlando, FL, beloved husband of Nancy, for 44 years; loving father of Jean (Rich) Granger, Susan (Steve) Gorecki and Rick (Adele) Frieder; dear grandfather of Matt, Megan, Trish, Dan, Emily and Elise; also survived by his mother Elizabeth Frieder. Visitation Friday, Aug. 11, 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott at Cumberland, Park Ridge.

Funeral Saturday, Aug. 12, 10:00 a.m. at South Park Church, 1330 S. Courtland, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, memorials to Youth For Christ, 2120 E.

Northwest Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or South Park Ch.urch, appreciated. For info. 847-823-5122 or www.legacy.com FRIEDLANDER Jessie Friedlander, nee Lane, 94, of Evanston, formerly of Glenview and Chicago, Aug. 9, 2000, wife of the late Robert; mother of Joan Talbot and Robert (Pennie) Friedlander; grandmother of Thomas and Richard Newtson, Courtney and Cameron Friedlander; great-grandmother of five. Service and interment private.

Arrangements by N.H. Scott Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, 847-998-1020 GARDNER Charles W. Gardner, born on June 11, 1922 in Chicago, passed away on Monday after a long illness. He is survived by Jeanne, nee Hedberg, his wife of 51 years; and their three children, Barry (Susan), Kent (Jill) and Laurel (Wayne) Schaap; seven grandchildren; and his brother, Fred. Charles was a systems analyst at the Water Reclamation District.

A devoted Christian, Charles served the Village Evangelical Free Church of South Holland in a range of capacities. Visitation Thursday at Smits, De Young-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 162nd St. (Rt. 6), South Holland, from 4 til 9 p.m. Funeral Services Friday, Aug.

11, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Village Evangelical Free Church, 170th and South Park South Holland, IL. Memorial gifts may be sent to the church. Info, 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com GERRETSE Vera Lee Gerretse, 81, formely of LaGrange, died Friday, July 14, 2000 in Clearwater, FL. She was born in Cypress, IL and a resident of LaGrange for 56 years prior to moving to Clearwater.

She was a former Accountant at Kay Howard Apperal in LaGrange, a member of the LaGrange Womens Club and a member of LaGrange United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Anthony Eugene; daughter Bonnie (Bob) Crabb of Clearwater, FL; son Carter (Judy) of Orland Park, IL; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held August 12, 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, 100 W. Cossitt LaGrange, IL.

GRECO Sam Ignatius Greco, age 64, Korean Conflict veteran, beloved son of the late Salvatore and the late Maria, nee Crivello, Greco; dearest brother of Michael Greco, Josephine (the late Raymond) Pagnozzi, Anna (the late Ralph) Clark and the late Joanne Mitchell; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear fiance of Maria Cipiano. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. in lieu of flowers, contributions to American Heart 208 S. LaSalle, Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60604, appreciated. Info.

773-622-9300 HANKET Albert J. Hanket, of North Riverside, formerly of Riverside and Downers Grove, IL, U.S. Army Vet. WWII. beloved husband of the late Florence, nee Narkiewicz; dear brother of Rose (the late Richard) Doneske; uncle of Donna (James) Shanel and Mark (Barbara) Doneske.

Family and friends will meet at St. Mary of Gostyn Church, 444 Wilson Downers Grove, on Saturday, Aug. 12, for Memorial Mass at 9:30 a.m. Private interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. No funeral home visitation.

Member of the Knights of Columbus. Funeral info, Kuratko Funeral Directors, 708-447-2500. HARALAMBOUS Pishos Funeral Director, Ltd. 773-745-1333. HAWKINS Alexandros G.

Haralambous, age 82, beloved husband of Christine, nee Karaviotou; loving father of Ted (Pam), Hermes (Marlene), Despina (Franco) Pentasuglia and the late Stamatoula; stepfather to Toula (Jim) Pasdo, Kiki (Tom) Parnum and Rina (Brian) Bolinow; fond grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of seven; dear brother Theofilos Delyanides, of New York and the late Socrates and Theoharis; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Friends and relatives are requested to meet Saturday, for 10 a.m.

Service at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. 5th Aurora, 60504. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to St.

Athanasios Church Renovation Fund, appreciated. Arrangments by Nicholas M. Blanche Hawkins, nee DeVries, 90, wife of the late Wally Hawkins; loving sister of the late William (Frances) DeVries and the late Florence "Dolly" (Thomas) McCormick; fond aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m.

at St. Christina Church, 111th and Christiana, Chicago. Interment St. Mary. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.

Arrangements by Kenny Brothers, 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500. Richard J. Homa, 84 years old, of Galena, IL, died Wednesday, August 9, at the Galena Stauss Hospital. Richard was born on May 7, 1916 at Chicago, IL, the son of John and Michalina Zmuda Homa. Richard was a WWII Army Veteran.

Employed after 34 years at Westington House Electric Corp, retired in 1981, and moved to Galena in 1988. Survived by his wife Mary Melek Homa; and seven children, five sons: Rev. Richard Homa of St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park, IL, and by Robert (Cheryl) Homa, John (Jennifer) Homa, William (Grace) Homa, James (Marge) Homa and two daughters, Marilyn (Geraid) Turkowski and Janice (Kenneth) Wegrzyn; and by 10 grandchildren. Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m.

on Friday, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where the funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Galena for an 11 a.m. Mass. Burial will be in St.

Michaels Cemetery. Father Richard Homa officiating. HONESTY Charles Carnes Honesty, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 6. He was predeceased by his eldest son Charles and is survived by his wife Lida Ann; his children Robert, Edward (Barbara), Anna, Susan (Jonathan) Montague, Judith, Jonathan (Crystal) and Amelia (widow of Charles and his grandchildren Michelle Honesty Wilson (Zel), Nicole Honesty, Rachel, Olivia and Elizabeth Montague, Jonathan Ashleigh and Sarah Honesty, Services will be held at Martin Temple AMEZ, 6930 S. Cottage Grove on Friday, August 11, at 10 a.m.

HOUDEK William J. Houdek, age 93, of Downers Grove, formerly of Berwyn, beloved husband of Anne Houdek, nee Dolejs; dear father of Tom (Faye) Houdek; fond grandfather of David Houdek and Donna (Jeff) Swick. Resting Friday, August 11, 2000, 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, August 12, 2000, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 W. 31st Brookfield. Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield.

Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Advocate Hospice appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com JAKIN Rudolph Jakin, age 82, loving father of Ana (the late Kazimir) Sepic; grandfather of Vesna (Ricardo) Velasquez and Barry (Djurdica) Sepic; great-grandfather of Daniela, Gabriela, Christopher, Ana and Eric. Funeral Friday, 11:30 a.m.

from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 12 noon. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

773-736-3833 JARZAB Theresa C. Jarzab, nee Sokolowski, beloved wife of the late John Harzab; loving mother of Lorraine (William) Fugate, Dolores Blandin and Joan (Lou) Episcope; cherished grandmother of John Fugate, Lauren and Michael Blandin, Christopher and Kevin Cotter; dear sister of Clara (Bill) Swiatek, Andrew (Joyce) Sokolowski, also the late Frank (Nora), Joseph (late Evelyn), Peter (late Lorraine) Sokolowski and Bernice (Edmond) Orlowski; fond aunt of many. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero to Queen of All Saints Basilica for mass at 9:30 a.m.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Donations to American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Suite 206A, Evanston, IL 60201-4445, appreciated. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-736-3833.

JENSEN Carl Stephen Jensen, 74, formerly of Wilmette, Illinois, passed away on August 7, 2000 in Northbrook, Illinois after a long battle with emphysema. He was born in Chicago on November 10, 1925 (he was proud that he shared his birthday with the U.S. Marine After graduating from Kelvyn Park High School in 1943 and working as a chemist, he served his country in WWII as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. with the 704th Platoon from July 1943 to November 1945 in the Pacific. He entered the field of television as a radio engineer, working for RCA, then Motorola while attending Northwestern University.

He became an electronics engineer working as a sales rep to the defense industry, forming his own sales rep companies, most notably, CJ Sales, Inc. Carl was a longtime member of the Association of Old Crows. He was known for his sense of humor and love of the game of hockey. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Nancy; daughter, Karen Jensen-Clark, son, Christopher; and two granddaughters, Courtney and Scarlett Clark. He was the loving son of the late Carl E.

and Lucy, nee Grumschlis, Jensen. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 10 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Skokie.

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the memory of Carl Jensen to the American Lung Association, 3300 Kelly Springfield, IL 62707 or the American Heart Association-Memorial Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990. JOHNSON Mildred Ann Johnson, nee McCue, beloved wife of William C. Johnson and the late John E.

Wisniewski; devoted mother of Catherine A. Wisniewski and the late Mary Ellen Wisniewski; dear stepmother of Mary Korhorn, Patricia Vasil, William Michael Kathleen Zanio, Nancy Ludwig, Daniel G. and Timothy fond grandmother of 19; dear sister of Edward (Lynn) McCue, Eileen (the late Frank) Banser and the late Catherine Pfeitfer and James (Elizabeth) McCue; fond aunt and great of many. Funeral Saturday 9:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Oak Lawn to St.

Cajetan Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Marklund Childrens Home would be appreciated.

Visitation Friday 2 to 10 p.m. For information call 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242. KALOUSEK John C. Kalousek, beloved husband of the late Helen, nee Sliwa; loving father of Tom, Janice (Timothy) Newmann and Diane Kalousek (Craig) Huffman; dear grandfather of Curt, Mark and Jenny; fond brother of Elmer Brzinski; Lifelong Member of the Kiwanis Club of Bensenville. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m.

from Geils Funeral Home, 180 South York Road, Bensenville, Illinois to St. Alexis Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Emblem. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Kiwanis Club of Bensenville or the Anchorage of Bensenville would be appreciated. 630-766-3232. KEITH Selene M. Keith, nee Hansen, 86, of cancer on Aug. 6, 2000.

She was a truly special woman who made a great difference in the lives of many. Wife of the late Alfred M. "Ted" Keith; precious mother of Jarrett (Leon) Dorn; dear sister of Rosemary Gritton; caring aunt of Rosanne Merrill and David Gritton; she was a great friend of Jane Huebsch, Marcia Van Allen, Pat McGah, Betsy Kittle and Ray Shubat. She was self-employed and in business for over 50 years. Our memories of her must suffice as her wish was that no formal service be held.

We will miss her tremendously, For those who wish to contribute on her behalf, please contact Horizon Hospice at 312-733-8900. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058. KIRNBAUER Walter R. Kirnbauer, of Newark, DE, passed away after a long illness on Aug. 6, 2000.

He was born in Chicago and worked for Ryerson Steel. Survived by sisters, Dorothy Meyers of Ashville, NC and Elda Oliver of Smithfield, VA; sister-in-law, Mae Kirnbauer; and 11 nieces and nephews, Vet. of WWII, serving as a tank commander through campaigns in Northern Africa and in Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. Services will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the World War Veterans Fund Robert T.

Jones Foard Funeral Home, 122 W. Main Newark, DE 19711 KRAUSE Mark Krause, beloved son of Elizabeth (Ben) Rusin and the late Jerry Krause; loving brother of Laura (Francis) Rogers; dear uncle of Sara Rogers; friend to many and others in Florida. Memorial Mass Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Josaphat Church, 2311 N.

Southport. Memorial visitation Friday, 5 to 9:00 p.m. at Theis Gorski Funeral Home, 3517-27 N. Pulaski Please omit flowers. 773-463-5800 LIEBENSON Harold A.

Liebenson, beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Zussin; dear father of Paul (Peggy Caldwell), Kenneth (Sylvia), Donald (Maureen) Liebenson and Janet (Joseph) Groppenbacher; devoted grandfather of David, Michael, Samuel and James Liebenson and Lauren and Matthew Groppenbacher; fond brother of Herbert (Gloria) Liebenson, Harriet (the late Edgar) Perretz, Grace (the late Robert) Kaplan and the late Sara (the late Alfred) Kamin; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Friday, 2:00 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, 7801 W. Montrose, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

Into. Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 or 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com MALIS See Anna A. Maliszawskas, notice. MALISZAWSKAS Anna A. Maliszawskas, nee Alexander, beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Robert (Julie) Malis; dearest grandmother of Ellen (Eddy) Beaulieu and Laurie (Matthew) Nicholson; greatgrandmother of Austin Beaulieu; fond sister of Antoinette "Toni" Nevels, the late Frank (the late Marie) and Vincent (the late Ethel) Alexander; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Orland Park, to St.

Michael Church. Mass 9:30 a.m, Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. 708-857-7878 or www.legacy.com MANDEL Charlotte Mandel, age 85, passed away on August 4, she is survived by her beloved daughter Marjorie (Jerry) Kurvand, of Clayton MO; cherished granddaughter Amy; sister Rosalind Kenler, FL; devoted nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. Graveside services were held on August 7, at Westlawn Cemetery.

She will be sadly missed. Arrangements were made by Piser Chapels. MANGAN Richard M. Mangan, beloved husband of Rosemarie Mangan, nee Ferraro; loving father of Sharon Healy, Stephen (Melissa) and Patricia (Patrick) Cronin; cherished grandfather of Timothy, Jennifer, Jay, Sean, Kelli and Kristin; fond brother of Catherine Mangan; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski to St. Bede the Venerable Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-ST3-7700 or 708-423-5400. In remembrance of loved ones, place a Dedication Announcement. Call 312-222-2222 John M. Smyth, furniture firm's 3rd-generation exec By James Janega Law in TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER As a ly as a John M.

Smyth, 85, the third fort with Smyth to carry that name and to ing as a head the Chicago furniture compa- South ny once known as the city's finest, for which died Monday, Aug. 7, in Evanston Married Hospital of respiratory failure. Smyth For many Chicagoans, the name Winnetka John M. Smyth evokes memories of into the the eight-story fine-furniture store said he once located on North Michigan for Avenue. family And aside from Marshall Field, vertising in which both department store and hire outside successive generations of family butions members bore the same name, ly in John M.

Smyth was one of the few "Friends names to endure as synonymous sumed with Chicago retailing. furniture," "He was very committed to keep- didn't." ing it an honorable name," said his Still, wife, Judith. "He was proud of it company and always tried to live up it." the '70s, A sociable but private man who many of spent a lifetime not only doing busi- tors ness in Chicago, but also maintain- president ing a constant and extensive invol- when it vement in civic activities, Mr. with its Smyth bore his family's traditions makers well, said Chris Robling, former ra- By the dio anchor and longtime Smyth was family friend. along "I think he was representative of flagship, the civic ideal that is so frequently family discussed and rarely achieved," Ro- operation bling said.

"And he was one of these showrooms. guys who would never talk about it but cut or tell you about it. He was genuine, selling it and I think that came through." Boca Yet his was a childhood filled with opportunities few have. He Smyth grew up in Evanston and with his employees; parents and grandparents spent because summers in Lake Geneva, Wis. Mr.

courteous Smyth's father was leery of letting "It's his son grow up accustomed to priv- know ilege, so Mr. Smyth cut lawns wife said. around their summer house as a siderate boy; later summers were spent Besides working in the Madison Street survived store his grandfather founded in and 1867, Mr. Smyth's wife said. He at- dith India tended the Latin School of Chicago Wagner; and the Canterbury School in New Mass Milford, and graduated from Thursday Princeton University in 1937 and Charity Northwestern University School of den 1940.

young man, he worked brieflawyer, but joined the war efhis brothers in 1941, servjunior naval officer in the Pacific, where he saw action he was later decorated. just before the war, Mr. returned in 1945, moved to with his wife and settled family business. His had an abiding appreciation advertising and preferred the business to have its own addepartment rather than, firms. His other contrito the business were largemanaging its finances.

and relatives always ashe knew a lot more about. his wife said. "But he. In 1874, Herbert Hoover, the 31st president, was born in West Branch, lowa. On Aug.

10, 1792, mobs in Paris attacked the palace of Louis XVI. In 1809 Ecuador struck its first blow for independence from Spain. In 1821 Missouri became the country's 24th state. In 1846 Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution, founded with $500,000 bequeathed by English scientist James Smithson. In 1921 Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 39, was stricken with polio at his summer home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada.

In 1945 Japan offered to surrender in World War II after U.S. atomic bombs devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In 1969 Leno and Rosemary LaBianco were murdered in Los Angeles by members of Charles Manson's cult, one day after actress Sharon Tate and four other people were slain by the same assailants. In 1976 Hurricane Belle caused millions of dollars in property damage in New York. In 1977 New York postal employee David Berkowitz was arrested and later charged with the "Son of Sam" serial killings.

In 1984 the women's meter race at the Los Angeles Olympic Games ended abruptly for American runner Mary Decker when she collided with South African-born Zola Budd, who was competing for Britain. The race was won by Romanian Maricici Puica. In 1988 President Ronald Reagan signed a measure providing $20,000 payments to Japanese-Americans interned in camps by the U.S. during World War II. In 1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the second female justice on the U.S.

Supreme Court. In 1999 a gunman described as a white supremacist fired 70 bullets into a crowded Jewish day-care center in Granada Hills, wounding five people, including four children, then killed an AsianAmerican letter carrier nearby as he fled. MARCHUK John Marchuk, beloved husband of the late Bernice; fond brother of Leo, Bill (Jean) and the late Pauline Maloznik and Michael (Albie) Marchuk; uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m.

from Malec Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee to St. Mary of the Woods Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St.

Adalbert. 773-774-4100 MARSHALL Patricia Norton Marshall, 83, of Chicago, beloved mother of Cherie Marshall; beloved grandmother of Riley Patrick Nelson and cherished mother-inlaw of Don A. Nelson, all who regretfully announce the death of their precious family member and dearest friend on Aug. 8, 2000 at home. Patricia was the loving wife for 32 years of William Francis Marshall (deceased) and the devoted and loving mother of their children, Wayne (Pat), Pam (Ray), Cherie (Don), the late William (Diane), and the late Sharon.

She was the proud and loving grandmother of seven grandchildren, Shawn, Scott, Colleen, Bill, Kelly, Tony and Riley; and four step-grandchildren, Adrian, Perry, Geoffrey, and Bradley as well as great-grandmother of one on the way; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. She was the devoted daughter to the late Myrtle Thompson Norton and the late James Edward Norton. Loving sister to the late James (the late Marie), the late William (Janice) and Ronald Norton, the dear aunt and cousin of many; and the dear friend of many living and deceased friends and relatives. She was the fond sister-in-law and friend of the late Marie Norton. To all who knew Patricia, she had a warm and loving heart, a quick wit and enduring love for family.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Patricia's name to the Music Scholarship Fund of St. Mary of the Woods College, St. Mary of the Woods, IN, 47876, Attn. Development Office. Funeral on Friday, Aug.

11, 2000. There will be a visitation at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 1035 N. Dearborn Chicago, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Cathedral. 312-944-5594.

Leonard J. Mays, 60, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer. A retired vice president of operations with General Cinema Theatres, Inc. Lenny will be lovingly remembered and cherished by his wife, Lori; and children, Kathy (Mike) Milam, Kristin, Jason and Nathan; and grandchildren, Alex and Jacob. He is also survived by sisters, Lois (Joe) Gaines of Cincinnati, OH, Rita Mays, Leilani (Ray) Crowe and Margaret (Marshall) Hasson, all of Akron, OH; brother, Glenn Mays of Pompano Beach, FL; many nieces and nephews, as well as many loving friends and family members.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Newton Street in Tallmadge, OH, with burial immediately following at Hillside Memorial Park on Canton Road in Akron, OH. Any additional information on services in Ohio can be obtained by calling the family at 561-487-5937 or 330-794-0452. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Broward Schools Foundation, Inc. FBO Mays Children Trust.

P.O.Box 970730, Coconut Creek, FL 33097-0730, Hospice-by-the-Sea, Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL or your local American Cancer Society, In remembrance of loved ones, place a Dedication Announcement. Call 312-222-2222 Chicago Tribune he was a cool head as the weathered recessions in '80s and early '90s that saw. John M. Smyth's competiwashed away. Mr.

Smyth was of the company in the '60s, expanded into the suburbs, first John M. Smyth Homestore in Schaumburg. middle '70s, the company operating six suburban stores with its Michigan Avenue though in 1983, the Smyth shuttered the seven-store. in favor of the warehouse. In 1994, the family all its ties to the company by to Levitz Furniture Co.

of Raton, Fla. Nevertheless, Robling said Mr. remained popular among his wife said this was he made a point of being to everyone. so old-fashioned, I don't. how you'd express it," his.

"He was a kind and con-: gentleman." his wife, Mr. Smyth is by two sons, John M. Jr. Andrew two daughters, Ju-1 Smith and Mary Malinda, and nine grandchildren. will be said at 9:30 a.m.

in Sts. Faith, Hope and, Catholic Church, 191 LinWinnetka. William Cole; wrote, edited kids' books NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE William Rossa Cole, 80, an anthologist, editor and writer of children's books and light verse, died Aug. 2 at his home in Manhattan. Mr.

Cole was the author, co-author, editor or co-editor of more than 75 books, including more than 50 anthologies for children and adults. Among them was "I Went to the Animal Fair: A Book of Animal Poems" (1958), an 1 anthology for children that he edited. That book was on the American Library Association List of Notable Children's Books of 1940-59 and was McCAMBRIDGE Genevieve A. McCambridge, age 97, Tilden Tech Class of 1921 and Tilden Tech Hall of Famer-1978. Worked for Chicago Board of Education for 37 years as Treasurer at Tilden Tech High School.

Manager of Waterford Apartments, Crestwood, from 1972 present. Loving sister of Jim (Rita) and the late Marie (the 1-te Thomas) Breen, John, Ursula, Ed (the late Irene) and Helen (the late Jim) Henderson; fond aunt of Marie (the late John) Hayes, Katherine (Chester) McGrath and Edward (Joann) McCambridge; great-aunt of margaret, Hannah, Katie Hayes and many other nieces and nephews; and dear friend and cousin of many. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m.

from John Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Palos Heights, to Incarnation Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

708-361-4235. McCORMICK Audrey Joan McCormick, nee Busch, age 73, beloved wife of the late Bill McCormick loving mother of Bill Jr. (Alma), George (Mary), Ray (Mary), Julie (Bob) Pellegrino and fond and dearest grandmother to Ray Christopher, Rachel, Nicole and Melissa; dear sister of the late Alvin Busch, loving companion of Andy Remijas; cherished friend to many; loyal 10-year member of Little Company of Mary Hospice Program. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m, from BlakeLamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn to St.

Louis De Montfort Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers donations to the Pulmonary Research Fund-Dr. David Rubin Rush-Presbyterian St.

Luke Medical Center, 1725 W. Harrison Chicago, IL 60612 would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. For information call 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242. McKINNON James P.

McKinnon age 30, of Lake in the Hills, beloved son of James P. Sr. and Joanne, nee Aitken; loving brother of April Ann (Rod) Perrine and Andrew John McKinnon; dear uncle of Lauren Ashley and Andrew Collen Perrine; loving fiance of Carol S.L. Gustavson; nephew of Pat (Ron) Jesus, Carol Lewis and John (Trudy) McKinnon. Member of Hanover Park Masonic Lodge.

Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Windridge Memorial Park Chapel, 7014 S. Rawson Bridge Cary, where Funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, appreciated.

Arrangements by Windridge Funeral Home, Cary, Toll-free into. 800-870-9648. MEISTER Sarah L. Meister, nee Lebow, age 91, beloved wife of the late Benjamin; loving mother of Gerald (Judith Meister, Judith (Roger) Leff and the late David M. Meister; proud grandmother of Heidi (Tony) Aloush, Robin (Scott) Goldstein, Mariann (David) Fishbein, Karin (Howard Horowitz), Rona and Jennifer Leff; adored great-grandmother of Danielle, Hannah and Levi Goldstein, Jacob, Sami and Noah Fishbein, Ariel and Talia Aloush, Aliza and Talia Horowitz; dear sister of the late Betty Rosen and Jeanette Schwartz; and tond aunt.

Graveside service Friday, 2 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Ark, 6450 N. California, Chicago, IL 60605.

Directed by The Weinstein Family Service Wilmette Chapel. For into, please call 847-256-5700. In memory of past members, place a Fraternal Notice. Call 312-222-2222 also named a notable book of 1958 by the association. Mr.

Cole was also the editor of the anthologies "Beastly Boys and Ghastly Girls: Poems" and "The" Birds and Beasts Were There: Animal Poems," American Library Association notable books for 1964 and 1965, respectively. He served in the infantry in Europe in World War II, rising to sergeant and getting the Purple Heart. He was a columnist for The Saturday Review, a vice president of PEN American Center and a member of the governing board of the Poetry Society of America. MELLISH Dolores Lillian Mellish, of Aurora, formerly of Downers Grove, beloved wife of the late Raymond; mother of Dodie Krodel, Bryan (Pearl). Timothy (Gail) and Thomas; grandmother of Brett (Sonia) Krodel, Kim (Dave) Sheperla, Lynda (Dan) Robertson, Scott and Shawn Mellish and the late Scott Krodel; great-grandmother of Kristofer, Kaitlyn, Megan, Connor Krodel and Taylor and Shelby Robertson.

Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hallowell James Funeral Home, 301-75th Downers Grove, where Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Private interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Diabetes Assoc. appreciated.

630-964-6500 MEYER Ellen-Mary Meyer, nee Prendergast, age 66, born in Chicago, formerly of Lombard and recently of Bartlett for 29 years, died Monday, August 7 in Elgin, IL. She was an RN, as well as Village of Trustee, Bartlett Park District Commissioner and Commissioner of Planning and Zoning Board. She is survived by her loving husband of 41- years, Norman; her children, Katherine Ann (Paul) Weaver of Las Vegas, Nevada, John-Martin (Julie) of Henderson, Nevada and Kimberlee Ann of Henderson, Nevada; and her grandchildren, Zachary and Carlie Meyer, and Zane and Wylie Weaver. Visitation will be held at The Countryside Funeral Home, 950 S. Bartlett Rd.

(at Stearns Bartlett, Friday, August 11, 2000, 6 p.m. until time of service 8 p.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, NW Suburban Unit, 625 N. Court, Suite 280, Palatine, IL 60067.

For information: 630-289-7575. HOMA MICHAELS MAYS Robert Michaels, at Fountain Valley, CA, loving husband of the late Naomi, nee Zeiler: fond father of Toni (Paul) Schultz, Robin (Betty) and Alex Michaels; adoring grandfather of Alan (Mindie), Gary (Jane) and Adam Dolinko, Howard Schultz, Lynn (Mark) Kosloskus, Elyse (fiance John Evans), Jeffrey and Joshua Michaels; greatgrandfather of Becky, Dana, Max and Noah Dolinko: dear brother of Rose Perl and Morris (Charlotte) Michaels. He was an insurance salesman for many years on the South Side of Chicago. Prior to moving to the Southern California area, he was a baker at Imperial Bakery, Graveside service Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Rand Road Route 53, Arlington Heights, IL.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Needlenose Crew (Greyhoud Rescue), PO Box 3012, Laguna Hills, CA 92654 or a charity of your choice. Info. Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 or 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com MITCHELL Joseph G. Mitchell, Maj. USAR, 84, of Northtield, formerly of Paducah, KY, Aug.

8, husband of Betty; father of Grant and Michael (Leslie) Mitchell; grandfather of Joseph Dalton Mitchell; uncle of Kelly Harman and several other nieces and nephews. World War veteran, Boy Scout Leader, Director, Editor and Reporter for the Paducah Sun newspaper. Writer and producer of "The Outdoor a TV sporting series in Paducah. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at N.H.

Scott Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Glenview (2 blocks South of Lake Ave. on West Side), Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from funeral home, to St. Philip the Apostle Church, Northfield for 11 a.m. Mass.

Interment Paducah, KY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678 or St. Philip the Apostle Convent Renovation Project, 1962 Old Willow Northfield, IL 60093. Funeral info, 847-998-1020.