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Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Park Ridge and attended St. Ignatius Prep before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. For four years during World War IL he served as a storekeeper on the USS Webster, a supply ship in the South Pacific. Mr.

Sebastian returned home, married and worked as a salesman for the Curtiss Candy Co. Mr. Sebastian and his family moved to Des Plaines in 1952, where he started a real estate business, said his son David Sebastian. Mr. Sebastian retired in 1984 but was active in Des Plaines civic life.

He also was the past president of the Northwest Suburban Real Estate Board. "He was the quintessential perfect gentleman," his son said. "He lived his life by a code of ethics, a code of honor. You could count on him to do the right thing." Mr. Sebastian also is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty; two sons, William and Ronald; a daughter, Debra Ann O'Brien; two brothers, Joseph and Thomas; a sister, Anne; and three grandchildren.

Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Des Plaines, to be followed by a mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 794 Pearson Des Plaines.

Isabel Kern Strauss Isabel Kern Strauss, 92, a longtime North Shore resident, died Tuesday in her home in Phoenix. Mrs. Strauss was the "perfect mother," according to her son, Marshall K. Strauss. "She devoted her life to her family," her son said.

"She gave us responsibilities, always trusted us. We had a wonderful relationship." Mrs. Strauss was born in Chicago. The youngest of six girls, she was raised in the Edgewater area and attended Senn High School. She married in 1930.

After her husband, Marshall Strauss, died in 1958, Mrs. Strauss became independent and learned how to take care of herself, her children said. "She had a tremendous disposition," her son said. "In 61 years, I don't think my mother ever said any mean thing. She never displayed any kind of temper.

She had a very even keeL" Mrs. Strauss also resided in Highland Park and Evanston for 51 years, where she volunteered at Lake Forest Hospital Mrs. Strauss is also survived by a daughter, Martha Churchill; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Drake Son Funeral Home, 5303 N.

Western Ave. Services will follow. Edwin J. Tarsa Edwin J. Tarsa, 88, a 24-year former resident of Des Plaines, died Thursday in Church Creek Retirement Center in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Tarsa was a retired tool designer with 40 years of service with Western Electric. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America, the Des Plaines Seniors Club and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Flanagan and Patricia Small; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Prayers will be said at 10:30 a.m.

Monday in Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village, to be followed by mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 794 Pearson St, Des Plaines. John Joseph Walsh John Joseph Walsh, 74, a retired municipal bond salesman, died of cancer Sunday in his home in Northfield.

Mr. Walsh retired in 1990 as manager of the bond department at American National Bank. He previously had sold bonds at Mulaney Wells and Wal-ston Co. Mr. Walsh held a chemical engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame and was a graduate of Francis Parker High SchcoL He served in the U.S.

Army during World War IL Mr. Walsh is survived by his wife, Jean; a daughter, Jeanne Jeffris; and three grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday in St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 1962 Old Willow Rd.

in Northfield. Mass will follow at 4 p.m. Lionel Edward Watson Lionel Edward Watson, 88, a retired real estate broker, inventor and longtime resident of Lake Forest died Feb. 14 in the hospice of Evanston HospitaL Mr. Watson, a native of Australia, immigrated to the U.S.

from Sydney in 1957. Shortly afterward, he joined Baird Warner's Winnetka real estate office. He then opened and managed the firm's Lake Forest office, where he worked until his retirement in 1969. After retiring, Mr. Watson moved from Lake Forest to Ft Pierce, Fla.

For almost three decades, Mr. Watson remained busy, writing poems and lyrics for Christian music. He also invented and secured patents for various items, including a device for tightening eyeglasses and a camper wind stabilizer, which helps keep a traveling camper from swerving. He is survived by two daughters, Del Nagy and Moya Chase; a son, Lionel Albert; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

Irving N. Goldberg Irving N. "Tot" Goldberg, 77. of Lansing died Thursday in Minister Community Hospital in Minister, Ind. Mr.

Goldberg, a longtime Chicago resident, was an optometrist for Sears department stores in the city. He lived on Chicago's Southeast Side before moving to a Lansing retirement home In 1983, according to his brother-in-law Jake Tarnofsky. A World War II veteran, Mr. Goldberg was stationed for several years in Ft. Benning, Ga.

He was a member of the Pvt. Sam Neivelt Post 407 of the Jewish War Veterans. Survivors include a sister, Shirley Tarnofsky. Services will be at noon Monday in Menorah Gardens Cemetery, one-half mile south of Roosevelt Road on 17th Avenue, Broadview. Carl Linde Carl Linde, 99, a founder of the Rockford Museum Center and a vigorous promoter of Swedish culture, died Thursday in Resthaven Nursing Home, Downers Grove.

Born in Sweden in 1900, the son of a glassblower, Mr. Linde immigrated to Rockford in 1923 after living in Denmark, Finland and Russia. He worked as an electrician and eventually moved into research and sales for the John S. Barnes until his retirement in 1967. Throughout his life he was a tireless promoter and historian of Swedish culture, family members said.

Despite his love for Sweden, "He always felt the United States was the best country in the world," said his daughter Kathryn Ball. "He had a passion for learning and for life. He had one of the most interesting lives you could imagine." In 1993, Mr. Linde was awarded the Vasa Medal by the king of Sweden for his work in Swedish groups in the United States, including the Swedish Historical Society, the Swedish Cultural Society, Vega Lodge and others in Rockford. He also served as president of the Swedish Cultural Society of America.

Mr. Linde and his wife of 69 years, Hulda Lundquist, 94, lived in Rockford until 1990, when they moved to a Lisle retirement home. Other survivors include a daughter, Carol Rapp; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at noon Monday in the Fred C. Olson Mortuary, 1001 2nd Rockford.

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Arrangements by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Palatine. 647-359-6020. ANDERSON Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson, age 78. of Glen Ellyn, beloved wile of the late Warren; loving mother of Susan (Erich) Wise and Linda (Dick) Worcester; devoted grandmother of Shannon. Caitlin, Johanna and Molly; fond sister of her twin brother, Ret.

Col. William Rhodes and the late Tom and Bud Rhodes. Private visitation. Memorial Service Monday 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 424 Forest Glen Ellyn.

Memorial contributions to the church or donor's favorite charity would be appreciated. Arrangements by Leonard Memorial Home, Glen Ellyn. 630-469-0032 ANDREWS Evelyn W. Andrews, 93. of Shannon.

IL. formerly of Cicero, died Saturday, February 20, at the Villas of Shannon Nursing Home, she was born November 2, 1905, in Coal City, IL, daughter of Samuel and Jessie, nee Henderson, Wharrie: she married Leonard Cameron in 1928 in Waukegan; she married Max Andrews, July 26, 1956 in Waukegan. survivors include daughter Beverly (Arthur) Wilkosz. of Freeport. IL.

Jean Paterson of Schuamburg, Marilyn (Raleigh) Philp. of Shannon, IL. Roberta Skerik, of Lanark, IL; one brother Robert Wharrie of Coal city; and sister Ramona Scubic of Coal City; and five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by husband; two sisters; and two son-in-laws. She worked at Electro-Motive Division of General Motors, in McCook. IL, and then Amphenol in Cicero.

She was a graduate of Coal City Community High School. She moved from Morris, IL to Cicero where she had lived a better part of her life. Then later moved to Schuamburg and lived with her daughter Jean. Visitation Tuesday. 6-8.

at the Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon, IL. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 24. at Bethel United Methodist Church, in Shannon. Graveside service will be at 2:30. Wednesday at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL.

ARGAST Walter T. Argast, loving brother of Ronald (Jacquie). William and Mildred Argast and Lynn (Ronald) Swanson: dear uncle of Deanna (Norman) Ellingsen. Nancy (Mark) Colombo, David Swanson, Becky (Frank) Tranchita and Wayne (Donna) Argast; nine great nieces and nephews. Retired 30 year employee of Warwick Electronics ol Chicago Visitation from 3 to 9 on Monday at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S.

Arlington Hts. Rd Elk Grove Village. Chapel service 10 a m. Tuesday. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials to Make A Wish Foundation appreciated. 847-640-0566. BAYUK Mary Caroline Bayuk, nee Mlkullch, age 92. beloved wife of the late Mark Bayuk; loving mother of William (Marilynn) Bayuk of Schaum-burg and Gerald (Elaine) Bayuk of Madison. Wl; grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 16; dear sister of Walter Mikulich of San Diego.

CA, and Agnes Spring of Ft. Lauderdale. FL. All services will be private In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the American Heart Association. 206 LaSalle Street.

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Call 630-834-0402 In Memorlam FRAPOLLY to Lenore A. Frapolly, dear Lee (mom. grand-p55 ma)it has been one year since you were called to heaven. Now you are our special angel. You made life worth living.

Love Bill, Billy Pam. Deb, Mark, Cyndi, Kevin, Doc, Terri, Tom, Cindy, grandchildren and great grandchildren. PERELL James A. Perell, 1940-1997. In loving memory.

Mom. VITULLO, DON Happy Birthday pilgrim. Miss you much. The Duke. Muriel, and family.

YAMAMOTO, WILLIAM TATSUO July 6, 1922-February 22, 1996 Three years have gone by since you passed away. Loving thoughts of you are always with us everyday. We miss you and we love you. Fuki, Danny and Nancy Death Notices ABRAM Rose R. Abram, nee Bodnar, beloved wife of Frank loving sister of Elizabeth Smith.

Mary Ann Dillman, the late Joseph. Frank (Natalie) Bodnar and Anna Schachelford; also nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday. 9 a m. from Model) Funeral Home, 5725 S.

Pulaski Rd. to St Tunbius Church. Mass 9.30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of Ford City Senior Citizens Club.

Little Flower Social Club and Prime Timers. Visitation Monday. 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4730 ABRAMS Jerome Abrams. beloved and adored husband and companion and friend of Peart, nee Begoun for 56 years: deeply loved father of Naida (Robert) Salter, Susan Rosenberg and Robert (Teri Goldberg) Abrams; special Dad of Robin Shapiro and Faith Stein: loving and kind grandpa and pops of Deborah (Randy) Gyorfty, Mikki Rosenberg.

Davtd and Rachel Abrams: dear brother of the late Joseph, Dorothy (the late Max) Marcus. Irvin (the late Julia) Agran, Dae (the late Marion) Stevens, Lillian (the late Benjamin) Beckerman; loved by many nieces and nephews. Jerry was loved by all and he helped all. He held true to his principals. God bless you daddy.

Graveside services Tuesday, 12 noon, at Westlawn Cemetery. Westlake section, 7601 Montrose. Norndge. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Meyer Shisier Fund at North Shore Congregation Israel. 1165 N.

Sheridan Road. Glencoe. 60022 Arrangements by: Chicago Jew tth Funerals, Oavid Jacobson Funeral Director 647-509-501 1 or www.Obitdetails com. BELMONT See Delphine Stellate- notice. Br-NGTS0N Bengt Bengtson.

loving father of Judy (Stan) Winchester of Aurora. CO; beloved son of the late Olaf and Anne Benqtson. fcngt was in the Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII, after being discharged he was an electrical engineer for many years. Visitation Monday, from 3 until 9. at the Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott, at Cumberland, Park Ridge.

Graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m., at the Scandanavian Cemetery, Rockford, IL. For info: 647-623-5122. BENNON Michael Allen Bennon. age 48, born in Chicago, loving husband of Delia, nee Ruiz; loving father of Matthew Adam. Danielle Alyssa and Adam Michael; dear son of Dorothy and Sam Bennon; fond brother of Bonita (Gordon) McMann; dear brother-in-law of Gilbert Ruiz III; fond son-in-law of Feliz (late Gilbert) Ruiz; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Michael was a Chicago Police Officer with the 13th District with over 22 years of faithful service, Visitation Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. with services at 6:30 p.m., and St. Jude League Services, Monday 7:30 p.m. at Smfth-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave.

773-736-3833. BESSEMER Eleanor E. Bessemer, nee Doras, beloved wife of Sam tor 57 years; loving mother of Bonnie (Jim) Bartuska: grandmother of Thomas Bartuska and Debra Fish; great-grandmother of Ryan and Lauren Fish; sister of Lucille Rourke; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services 10:30 a.m. Tues day at The Zimmerman A Sandeman Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W.

143rd St. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Visitation from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday. 708-460-7500 BI0ND0LILL0 Guiseppe O.

Biondollllo, of Cicero, beloved husband of Matilda, nee Panepinto; devoted father of Peter (Diane) and Vlncenzo (Cheryl) Biondolillo-fond grandfather of Joseph, Maria Rosa. Dominic Michelle, Christina and Vincent Joseph: brother of Vincenzo and Dominico Biondolillo. Melina Falletta, Concetta Giacovelli and the late Francisco Biondolillo. Funeral Wednesday. February 24.

8 45 a m. from Svec Sons Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak Berwyn to Mary Queen of Heaven Church. Mass 9 30 a m. Interment Mt Carmel Cemetery.

Please omit flowers Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 2 until 9 p.m. 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027. BROOKS Harry L. Brooks beloved husband of Dorothy, nee McAdams. loving father of Harry Jr.

and Daryl; grandfather of four; great-grandfather of two. Visitation and prayers Tuesday 11 a Unity Funeral Home. 4114 S. Michigan Ave. Masonic, grave side services and burial Wednesday in Logansport, IN.

For info 773-624-2703 BRUCE Sandra Lee Bruce, nee De Rulter, 49 years, beloved wife of Samuel: loving daughter of Sidney and Marilyn, nee De Vries; dear sister of Robert (Carol). Lou Ann (David) Danforth. William (Linda). Donald (Kathy). Kimberly (Randy) Lan-inga and Terri (Michael) Tiemens; fond sister-in-law of Faye (William) Hines; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday. 3 to 9 m. Funeral Thursday. 10 a m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S.

73rd (Wheeler Dr V155lh Harlem), Orland Park Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials to Robert H. Lune Cancer Center of Northwestern University preferred. 708-532-5400 Death notices continue on the next page Anita M. Stone JCC 3400 W.

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