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Chicago Tribune, Friday, September 29, 2000 Section 2 11 WEST SUBURBAN OBITUARIES Commitment to you Most funeral homes see families come and go. Weinstein has known them for generations. Dedicated to supporting life as much as death, the Weinstein family are of the same spirit: here for you then, now, and in the future. WEINSTEIN Family Services Wilmette, 111 Skokie Blvd. 847-256-5700 (One Block North of Old Orchard) Chicago, 1300 W.

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To place an advertisement for your funeral home or related service please contact Jennie Kaye at 312-222-4070 Chicago Tribune chicagotribune.com Ruth F. Coffin Ruth F. Coffin, 84, a prominent supporter of St. Xavier Academy in Chicago and a longtime resident of La Grange and Hinsdale, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Brighton Gardens of Burr Ridge.

Born in Chicago, Mrs. Coffin took a strong interest in St. Xavier Academy, an institution run by the Sisters of Mercy at 49th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. She was the president of the academy's Mother's Club and president of St. Francis Xavier Women's Club of La Grange as well as president of the Nazareth Academy Mothers Club.

Her commitments also extended to LaRabida, where she was a volunteer. "She was a very practical woman who was devoted to her family and her friends," said her daughter, Patricia Dando. Mrs. Coffin was an avid golfer and a longtime member of South Shore Country Club and La Grange Country Club. "She always went the extra mile for her family, which always was first for her," her daughter said.

Mrs. Coffin is also survived by two other daughters, Carole Clark and Joan Kilanowski; a son, Thomas; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Benzies. A memorial mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday in Chapel of Bethlehem Woods, 1515 W. Ogden La Grange Park.

GeroldA. Hoff Gerold A. Hoff, 72, a former tool and die maker whose mathematical skills allowed him to become a tool engineer, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Itasca home he built 46 years ago. Born in Chicago, Mr.

Hoff was raised in the city's Kelvyn Park neighborhood. As a young adult, he learned of the housing shortage caused by returning World War II soldiers. "'We moved to our second apartment near Belmont and Central and had to pay $250 under the table just to rent the apartment," said his wife of 51 years, Irene. An industrious man, Mr. Hoff intended to own a home and looked hard at Itasca, where he contracted the building of a house, his wife said.

"He did much of the work himself. He was a very hard-working man," his wife said. "Our house in Itasca was the only real home he had." Mr. Hoff was an engineer with The Pyle National a firm that once operated on Chicago's West Side. "'He also started and was the scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 405 in Itasca," his wife said.

Among Mr. Hoff's interests were golf and travel, including a recent trip to Norway. "He was an extraordinary family man," she said. One of Mr. Hoff's former Scouts, who went on to become an Eagle Scout, will deliver the eulogy at services.

Mr. Hoff is also survived by two sons, Randal and Jeffrey; a daughter, Cynthia; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday i in The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Itasca, and from 9:30 until services at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 733 N. Catalpa Itasca. Francis H. Reher Francis H.

Reher, 85, a 70-year resident of Downers Grove, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Beacon Hill Retirement Community in Lombard. Born in Chicago, Mr. Reher served in the Army during World War II and was a supervisor for nearly 45 years at Western Electric Co. Survivors include two sons, Dennis John; a daughter, Mary Jane Reher; and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Adams-Winterfield Funeral Home, 4343 Main Downers Grove, with mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church, Prairie Avenue and Douglas Road, Downers Grove. Julia Silerzio Julia Silerzio, 82, an Elmhurst homemaker whose exceptional sewing skills produced quilts that were cherished by friends, died Tuesday, Sept.

26, in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Silerzio also was an accomplished gardener, yet is remembered more for the friendship she extended to friends. "She was a genuine person, a Rock of Gibraltar to a lot of people," said her daughter, Paula. "She was very creative, sewing clothes and other items that she gave away as gifts.

She always cared about people." Mrs. Silerzio is also survived by a son, Michael; two grandchildren; a sister, Olga Hikido; and a niece. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Elmhurst, with mass at 9:30 a.m.

in Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York Elmhurst. Richard Zoellick Richard Zoellick, 89, a Roselle resident for 48 years and a dairy farmer who once operated 168 acres along Lake Street in Addison, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. "He and partners ran a dairy farm from 1952 to 1970 on Lake Street, right where the funeral home is now," said Mr.

Zoellick's wife of 63 years, Pauline. Mr. Zoellick also was a volunteer firefighter with the Bloomingdale Fire Department and was a custodian for 13 years with Roselle School District 12. Mr. Zoellick was born in Arlington Heights.

Other survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Engelking; two sons, Richard and Wayne; 12 grandchildren; 19 great -grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Alma Zoellick. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday in Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake Addison, and from 9:30 until services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1116 Devon Bartlett.

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SHALOM MEMORIAL, PARK 630-924-0278 lv msg. MEMORY GARDENS, Arlington Heights. Veteran section. Lawn Crypt for 2. Cemetery value $4000.

Sacrifice $2500 negotiable. 847-272-2879. FAIRMONT Willow Hills, Willow Springs 8 contiguous plots, also 5 contiguous plots. Premium locations. Will divide.

$500 per plot. 708-460-4000 ex 118. In Memoriam AMADEI Attilio Amadei, This is your 10th Anniversary in Heaven. How lucky they are to have you there. You're constantly in my thoughts and forever in my Heart.

Thank God for the 39 years we had together. I miss you very much. Love Your Wife, Liz SARGIS, NELLIE Every single day brings very special thoughts of you, every thought holds loads of love for you. For you were more than my sister, you were also my absolute best friend. Love you, Marge.

Death Notices ADAMSKI See Casimir H. Zgonina notice. AFFRUNTI Angelina Affrunti, age 89, beloved wife of the late Ralph; loving mother of Andrea, Sylvia Sanzenbacher and Toni Marie (Don) Maher; dearest grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Rose and Mary; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000.

9:30 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Chicago, to St. Ladislaus Church. Mass 10 a a.m.

Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-545-5420 AKISON Kenneth Russel Akison, died Sept. 25, 2000, Vet.

U.S. Coast Guard WWII, age 74, of Mountain Home, AR, formerly of Chicago, son of the late Dona and Reynold husband of the late Margaret nee Cary; survived by sons, William R. of Mountain Home, Jeffrey of San Diego, CA and Neil of Apple Valley, CA; four daughters, Christine M. Kermoade of Gassville, AR, Valerie R. Morosky of Mountain Home, Janet F.

Luna of Hesperia, CA and Janice Luna of Apple Valley, CA: brother, Richard of Morris, IL; sister, Marian Feldman of Glenville, IL; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; beloved companion, Roberta Aims. Engineer for Belt Railway of Chicago and Stationary for Chicago Board of Education. Member of American Legion Alley White Post Moose Lodge and Twin Lakes Gun Club and an avid fisherman. Memorial Service Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.

at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel, Mountain Home. Interment Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Humane Society of North Central Arkansas appreciated. Info, 870-425-6978 AMATO Vincent D. Amato, loving son of the late Bartolomeo and Salvatora, nee Rinella, Amato; fond brother of Theresa (the late Joseph) Demma, Frances (Tony) Mostacchio and the late Frieda, Joseph (the late Angeline), the late Mary (Chester) Kriwiel, the late Caroline (Frank) Emady and Nick Amato; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from The John Sheehy Son Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Palos Heights (Dalcamo Directors), to St. Gerald Church. Mass 9:30 a.m.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. 708-361-4235. ANTUSIS See Ruth M.

Hodge, notice. BARON Lester Baron, 85, beloved husband of Marian, nee Schanks; loving father of Allan (Lynda) and Ian (Cydney) Baron; cherished grandfather of Blake (Beth), Jodi (David) Finn, Melissa (Ron) Bernosky, Melanie (William) Nichols and Joshua (Katie) Baron; dear great-grandfather of seven. Graveside service Monday, 11 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Sect 7, Mount Zion, Rand Road and Route 53, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Multiple Sclerosis would be greatly appreciated.

Info. Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 or 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com BAUER Berthold O. Bauer, beloved husband of Hedwig loving father of Margo: dear brother of Walter and the late Theodor, John and Siegfried; friend of many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W.

North Ave. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. to St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Interment St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity appreciated. 773-637-4441 or 708-848-6661. BIGGINS Arthur J.

Biggins, age 83, beloved son of the late Margaret and James Biggins; fond brother of Joseph (Geraldine) and the late James (the late Jane) Biggins; dearly loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Vet WW II. Member of Ted Knusman Amvets Post 16 year employee of the Chicago Tribune. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Assoc. appreciated.

Funeral Saturdasy, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to St. Luke Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation at P.M., Smith Sons Funeral Home, 245 Madison (2 blocks East of Ridgeland), Oak Park, Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. 708-848-5828 BRAUER Albert Adam 'Big Al' 'Sonny' Brauer age 56, beloved father of Tami (Justin) Butler and Dawn Brauer; fond grandfather of Justin Johnathan and Shayla Butler and the late Audra Brauer; son of Violet and the late Albert A. brother of Carol Little, Mary Lou Bremmer and Richard Brauer; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Frank and Judy Witt, Linda Smith and Jim Nicholson. Memorial service is Saturday, September 30 at 11 a.m.

at the Friedrich Funeral Home, 44 S. Mills Naperville. Interment private. Memorials to the Albert A. Brauer General Fund, First National Bank of Joliet, Route 34, Plano, IL 60545.

Info: 630-355-0213. I BRUNO John Bruno, 62, of Berwyn, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Patricia, nee Kwasniak; loving father of Marie (John) Cullen, Denise Bruno and Donna (Craig) Cavanaugh; fond grandfather of Patrick, Jimmy, Blake, Stephanie, Michael and Connor; dear son of Eleanor Castle, nee Ponzi, and the late Natale; stepson of Henry J. Castle. Resting at Kopicki's Heritage Funeral Home, 3117 S. Oak Park Berwyn.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Saturday to St. Leonard Church for Mass. Interment Mount Carmel. Memorials to Polycystic Kidney Foundation appreciated.

708-788-7775. Directions to funeral home at www.legacy.com CECCONI Viola M. Cecconi, nee Cognac, age 97, formerly of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Dominic; dear mother of Donald (Muriel); loving grandmother of Donald (Gail), Robert (Mary), Sue (Warren) Kern, Richard and Ronald (Kathy); cherished greatgrandmother of 12. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from a Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Skokie.

Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. 847-673-6111 Death notices continue on next page.