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i And Area Death Reports Localized By OBITUARIES Region Northwest Not ox Valley Sat, December 4, 1999 Dally Herald Page 3 NORTHWEST SUBURBAN OBITUARIES Moe Andes 'of Schaumburg Funeral services for Moe Andes, 56, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, at Countryside Funeral Home and 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road), Born Aug. 23, 1943, in Canada, he died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at home.

Cremation will be private. Mr. Andes was a veteran, having served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1964. He was the hushand of Maryann Andes (uee Zdobylak); father of Elizabeth (Steven) Affarano of Franklin Park and Monika Andes' of Schaumburg; grandfather of Samantha Lynn Affarano; son of Ida and the late Edward Andes; brother of Manny (Monika) Andes, (Cheryl) Andes and Evelyn (Richard) Navigate; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, at the funeral home. For information, 289-8054. Mary J. Avino Services for Mary J. Avino (aee Alba) will begin at 9 a.m.

today, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. mile west of Road), Roselle, and continue with a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Walter Church.

Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Ceinetery. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale D. Avino; devoted mother of Anna (Edward) Wenzel, and Ralph and Michael (Lorrie) Cataudella; fond grandmother of Michael, Jennifer and Nicholas; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. For information, (630) 889-1700. Madaline E.

Baske of Elk Grove Village Modaline E. Baske (nee Leverich), 91, of Elk Grove Village, died Thursday, Dec. 2. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral. Home, (630) 213-3090.

Arthur LeRoy Coy of Mount Prospect Funeral services for Arthur LeRoy Coy, 73, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1624 E. Euclid (at Wolf Road), Mount Prospect, where he will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Born Jan.

2, 1926, in Garrett, he died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Northwest Community Hospital. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A US Navy veteran of World War If, Mr. Coy retired as electrical division head of the Cook County Highway Department with 35 years of service.

A former 25 year member of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission, he also served as a consultant to several Chicago engineering firms and designed the lighting system at the United Airlines terminal. He was a 53 year member of the Medinah Temple and an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council for many years. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Joanne (nee Hillam); son, Paul (Darcie) Coy; daughters, Janel (Steven) Solarz, Cynthia (Michael Menelle, and Amy (John) Gerber; grandchildren, Adam, Corissa, Matthew, John, Timothy, Victoria, Rebecca, Katie, Dylan and Autumn. Mr. Coy was also the master of Teddy.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. For information, (847) 394-2336.

Eleonore Cronin of Prospect Heights A funeral Mass for Eleonore Cronin (nee Wroblewski), 76, of Prospect Heights, formerly of Wilmette, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at St. Joseph Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. She was the beloved wife of Myles J.

Cronin; loving mother of Mary Jo (Joel Parshall, Ellenmarie (Tom) Wahlrab, Patrice Kathleen (Gary) Joyce and Michael Patrick (Adriana) Cronin; proud grandmother of Brendan, Bridget and Dylan Julia and Jenna Parshall, Josiah Djuna Wahlrab, and caring sister of Stephen (Regina). and the late Edmund Wroblewski. 1: Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the fime of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the church.

lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to -St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly, 80 Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. Arrangements were made by Donnellan Fanily Funeral Service, Skokie. For information, (847) 675-1990. William P.

Farrell of Elk: Grove Village Services for William P. Farrell, 86, a resident of Elk Grove Village, will begin with chapel prayers at 10 a.m. Monday, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road (three blocks south of Biesterfield Road), Elk Grove Village, and continue with Mass at 10:30 a.m., at St. Julian Church.

Born in Gailman, IlL, he died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Farrell had worked for 44 years as a load supervisor for Illinois Central Railroad.

A veteran, be had served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Farrell was also a longtime member of St. Joachim and St. Julian churches.

He was the beloved husband for 48 years of the late Marge Farrell (nee Wysocki), who preceded him in 1994; loving father of Bill (Joan), Jim (Bobi) and Pat Farrell; proud grandfather of Sean, Brian, Kevin, Tim and Kathleen Farrell; -grandfather of Brett; and dear brother of the late John Farrell and Helen Ferry. will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brother Louie Foundation, Alexian Brothers Medical Center. For information, (847) 640-0566.

Dacia Jurs Memorial services for Dacia Jurs, 84, of Florida, will be held at 3 p.m. today, at Mount Prospect Bible Church, 505 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Born April 6, 1915, in Chicago, the daughter of Alvin and Hannah Roumaine, she died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Good Samaritan Village in Kissimmee, Fla.

Survivors include her daughter, Leslie Ann Ellis; son, Craig Johnson; grandchildren, Tami, Tim and Jeff (Missy) Ellis; sisters, Eunice Ruckholdt, Eudora Nelson and Gloria Haase (Peterson); brother, Calvin Roumaine; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Reuben Johnson and Albert Jurs sisters, Della and Excelsia; and her parents. Robert E. Kohnke of Barrington since 1960 Memorial services for Robert E. Kohnke, 65, will be held at 3 p.m.

Methodist at Salem United Church, 115 W. Lincoln Barrington, IL 60010. The Rev. Fred A. Berchtold will officiate.

Born July 1934, in Chicago, he died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999. Mr. Kohnke was a member of Salem United Methodist Church for 35 years. He served on the board of trustees and was an usher.

He was also a member of Moose Lodge in Elgin and an Army, veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. (nee Helfvogt) Kohnke of Barrington; daughter, Susan Joy Kohnke of Baltimore, son, Joseph Harry (Donalda) Kobnke of Woodstock; beloved friend, Sam; and stepgrandson, Louis Brody. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Phyllis Kohnke. Memorials would be appreciated for the church.

Arrangements were made by Ahlgrim Sons Funeral Home, Palatine. For information, (847) 358-7411. Arthur A. Poteracki of Dee Plaines A funeral Mass for Arthur A. Poteracki, 82, will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Monday, at St. Zachary Church, Des Plaines. Born Aug. 3, 1917, in Chicago, he died Friday, Dec, 3, 1999, at his home. Burial will be in Maryhill Cemetery.

Mr. Poteracki had been employed for 45 years for the Teletype Corporation in The husband of the late Florence L. (nee Krasinski), he is survived by his daughters, Gail (Victor) Filip of Antioch and Judy (Lou) Miller of Darien; grandchildren, Harry Filip, Lori Filip, Terri Miller, Lisa (John) Ruggles, Howie Filip, Daniel Filip and Steven Filip; brother, Roman Poteracki of Medina; sister, Florence Przybylski of Ingleside; and sisters-in-law, Jeanne Poteracki of Chicago and Cecila Krasinski of Long Grove. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee Des Plaines.

Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice. For information, (847) 824-5155. "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us." Oliver Wendell Holmes "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right." Nelson Mandela "Every sweet has its sour" Ralph GET CARE PACKAGE The Care Memorial of CREMATION BURIAL CENTERS 1-800-889-4884 SERVING THE ENTIRE CHICAGOLAND AREA WITH 20 LOCATIONS NORTH Vernon Hills SOUTH Hazel Crest Cary North Chicago Blue Island Joliet Chicago (2) River Grove Chicago (3) Kankakee Des Plaines Schiller Park Dolton Stickney Libertyville Woodstock Forest Park Stella Rzepinski of Arlington Heights Services for Stella Rzepinski (nee Radecki), 77, will begin with prayers at 9:30 a.m. Monday, at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St.

James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Born Sept. 19, 1922, in Chicago, she died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at home.

Burial will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Mrs. Rzepinski had worked as a punch press operator for Chicago Precision for more than 35 years before retiring 12 years ago. She was a member of St.

James Friendship Club and the Our Lady of the Wayside Young at Heart Club. Surviving are her children, Barbara (Howard) Kaske of Arlington Heights, John (Veronica) Rzepinski of Chicago, Patricia (Bernard) Acosta of Las Vegas, and Constance (John) Campbell of Island Lake; 10 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rzepinski. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

For information, (847) 253-0168. Eleanor V. Schayer of Arlington Heights Services for Eleanor V. Schayer (nee Peterson), 77, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road (Sunset Ridge Willow), Northfield, where she will lie in state from 10:30 until the time of the service.

Born June 30, 1922, in Evanston, she died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview. Interment will be private. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Robert 0. Schayer; daughters, Susan (Thomas) Fowley of Arlington Heights and Elayne (Brett) Sivertsen of Chadwick, and grandchildren, Andrew, Virginia, Casey Beth and Mark.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 3 to 8p.m. Sunday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, if desired. For information, (847) 253-0168.

Theodore C. Witthoeft of Arlington Heights Memorial services for Theodore C. Witthoeft, 71, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at The Lutheran Home, 800 W.

Oakton Arlington Heights. Mr. Witthoeft was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a past master of United Lodge A.F. A.M., a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago, a past commander of the Austin Commandery and the, Knights Templar, and a Medinah Temple Shriner Arab Patrol.

He was the beloved husband of Ruth Witthoeft (nee Egeland); loving father of Elida and the late Theodore O. Witthoeft; dear son of Edna and the late Theodore O. Witthoeft; and fond brother of Juelle (Clifford) Hornung, Susanne (Kenneth) Lagerhausen and Roger (Linda) Witthoeit. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Childrenis Hospital or to the Chapel of St. John the Beloved at The Lutheran Home.

Arrangements were made by Lauterburg Ochler Funeral Home, Arlington Heights. For information, (847) 253-5423. NORTH SUBURBAN OBITUARIES Gary D. Gustafson of Lake Zurich Services for Gary D. Gustafson, 43, formerly of Skokie, will be held at noon today, at Ahlgrim Sons Funeral Home, 415 S.

Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. The Rev. Kenneth Press will officiate. Born Nov. 11, 1956, in Chicago, he died Wednesday, Dec.

1, 1999, in Waukegan. Interment will be in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines. He was the husband of Elizabeth stepfather of Kirk and Joshua Albrecht, and Mike and Sheila Kelly; son of Elsie and the late Gust D. Gustafson; brother of Gust A (Susan), Nancy (Joe) Purcell and Lynn (Don) Henrichs; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Please omit flowers.

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The Rev. Bill Zavaski will officiate. Born June 16, 1934, in Chicago, she died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Good Shepherd Hospital. Interment will be private.

A homemaker, she was the beloved wife of the late Donald Holtz; loving mother of Steve (Edie) Holtz, Terri (Mitch) Kopeny, Tom (Debbi) Holtz, Don (Carol Holtz and Julie (Jon) Smith; cherished grandmother of Danny, Jacki, Samantha and Adam; dear sister of Duke (Faye) Harford; and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; with services at 2 p.m., at the funeral home. For information, (847) 359-8020.

Michael J. "Mac" McNamara of Libertyollle Services for Michael J. "Mac" McNamara will begin at 9:15 a.m. Monday, at McMurrough Chapel, 101 Park Place (Route 176, one block east of Hwy. 21), Libertyville, and continue with a Mass at 10 a.m.

at St. Mary of Vernon Church. Interment will be in Fort Sheridan Cemetery. Mr. McNamara was a retired Army Sgt.

Major, He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee McGuire); loving father of Michael, Deborah and Betsy (Glenn) Osinski; dear grandfather of Tracy; great-grandfather of the Chase; late John brother and of Mary Kathy (Clinton) (Jerry) Bishop Perry, and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Dept. 77- 3968, Chicago, IL 60678.

For information, (847) 362-2626. Geneva K. Ritter formerly of Deerfleld for 50 years A memorial service for Geneva K. Ritter (nee Keas), 91, of Carol Stream, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec.

10, 1999, at the First Presbyterian Church, 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Mrs. Ritter was a founding member of the Deerfield Stagers, and past president of the Deerfield Women's Club and the P.T.A. She was also a former greeter with the Deer5eld State Bank. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick; loving mother of James (Mary) and the late Robert and Ronald Ritter; fond grandmother of Regan; and dear sister of Joseph (Marge), Julian (Rachel) Keas, the late Gerald (Lois) and Gentry (Marsha) Keas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the DuP. age County Health Department Aids Program, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 are appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsKampp Funeral Home, Wheaton. For information, (630) 668-0016.

Donald Thompson of Waukegan A memorial service for Donald Thompson, 51, will be held at noon Sunday, at Strang Funeral Chapel Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Mr. Thompson passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30,:1999, at St.

Therese Hospital in Waukegan. Interment will be private. Don enjoyed going to the movies and collecting cars. He loved his family dearly and would travel to see them whenever possible. He leaves his brothers, Joseph (Dottie) Thompson, Duane (Delores) Thompson, Ralph (Elaine) Thompson and Michael (Patty) Thompson; sisters, Joyce (Leo) Schier, Joann Lassek and Geraldine (James) Penney, stepchildren, Cindy Keenen, Donald Dalton and Rick Dalton; 12 grandchildren; two great -grandchildren; and his loving friend, Sandra Shreve.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Mildred; and brothers, Jack, Thomas and James Thompson. Memorials may be given to the family. For information, 847-223-8122. WEST SUBURBAN OBITUARIES Gail (Wes) Long and Michael (Dawn); dear grandfather of Vince and Tyler Gonski and Megan and Bradley Long; and ad fond brother of Marta (Willard) Cheley and James (Anne) Gonski. Contributions to the American Heart Association, in memory of his wife Lee Gonski, appreciated.

For information, (630) 668-0016. Edith C. Frey of Wheaton Funeral services for Edith C. Frey (nee Atherton), 101, a 35-year resident of Wheaton, will be held at noon, today, at WilliamsKampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton.

Born July 27, 1898, in Milwaukee, she died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Wynscape Nursing Home in Wheaton. Interment will be in Fort Snelling, Minn. Raised in Chicago, she married George Frey in 1920 and raised their family in Oak Park. She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed listening to them on the radio for many years.

She is survived by her son, George (Jeanne) of Wheaton; three grandchildren, Donna (Keith) Isom of Texas, (Jim) Rasmussen of Winfield, and Bob (Shannon) Frey of Wheaton; eight great-grandchildren; and 5 great great-great-grandchildren. She preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, George Frey, Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon today, at the funeral home. Contributions in her name to the donor's favorite charity appreciated. For information, (630) 668-0016, George W.

Gonski of Glen Ellyn Memorial visitation for George W. Gonski, 64, of Glen Ellyn will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Elome, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. A 32 year resident of Glen Ellyn, he died Friday, Dec.

3, 1999, at his home. Interment will be private. A member of St. Petronille Church, Mr. Gonski had worked for Olde Brokerage Firm.

He was the beloved husband of the late Lee (nee Supple); loving father of George, T. Robert Hanson of Carol Stream Funeral services for T. Robert Hanson, 63, a 10-year resident of Carol Stream, will begin at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, at Williams Funeral Home, 430 Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton, and continue with Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Isidore Church in Bloomingdale.

Born Aug. 4, 1936, in Paxton, he died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at home. Interment will be in Restland Cemetery, Mendota, Ill. Mr.

Hanson was raised in Paxton and served in the Illinois National Guard from 1958 until he was discharged in 1961. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Hanson (nee Metzen); daughter, Terri Cleary of Lisle; son, Michael (Sandra) Hanson of Glen Ellyn; grandsons, Nicholas, Kyle, and Michael; granddaughter, and brother, M. Dale Hanson of Champaign, He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Ruth Hanson, and brothers, John and Paul Hanson. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

Memorials made to donoris favorite charity would be appreciated. For information, (630) 668-0016. Kenneth L. Konczal of Lombard Kenneth L. Konczal, 51, of Lombard, died Tuesday, Nov.

30. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 629- 0094. Ida M. Kotick of Naperville Funeral services for Ida M. Kotick, 83, a five year resident of Naperville, will be held in Buffalo, N.Y.

Born Aug. 3, 1916, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Meadowbrook Manor, Naperville. Mrs. Kotick had worked as a manager for 15 years in the woman's clothing department at Sattlers Department Store in Buffalo.

She was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom, Naperville. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Susan (Rabbi Michael) Remson of Naperville; son, Michael (Marcia) Kotiek of Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Ben and Aviva Remson, Betsy Kotick and Lissy Foster; great-granddaughter, Stephanie Kotick; and sisters, Marian (David) Bach of Toronto, Canada and Bessie Goldblatt of Hamilton, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Meyer and Sylvia (nee Blumstein) Rotman; husband, Ben Kotick; brothers, Max and Nate Rotman; and sisters, Anne Ison and Sarah Yanover. Donations may be made to Hospice of DuPage, 690 E.

North Carol Stream, IL 60188 or to Congregation Beth Shalom, 772 W. 5th Naperville 60563 in her memory. Local arrangements by BeidelmanKunsch Funeral Home, Naperville, (630) 355-0264. Louisa A. "Loo" O'Donnell of Wheaton A memorial Mass for Louisa A.

"Loo" O'Donnell will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 315 W. Illinois Wheaton. Her nephew, the Rev.

Thomas Tunney will officiate. Born Aug. 28, 1902, in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland, the youngest of 11 children born to Mary Foley and Patrick O'Donnell. she died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, after a short illness.

Louisa received her bachelor science degree in psychology from St. Maryis University San Antonio, Texas and her masteris degree in social work from Loyola University in Chicago. She immigrated to United States in the early 1930s. She lived in the Wheaton area for approximately 50 years. She did counseling work in San Antonio and Dallas, Texas, Batavia and Carol Stream school systems, The Cenacle in Warrenville and the Department of Family Services in Aurora.

Her memberships include the Batavia Teachers Association (BTA), National Education Association (NEA) and Delta Kappa Gammas (women in education society). Survivors include her nieces, Mary Betz of Williamsville, N.Y., Mary Foudy of Inagh, County Clare, Ireland and Moira Savage of Dallas, Texas; nephews, Patrick O'Donneli of Dublin, Ireland, Owen O'Dorinell and Michael O'Donnell of Crusheen, County Clare, Ireland, Brian O'Donnell of Coppell, Texas, Martin O'Donnell of Irving, Texas, John Tunney of Moriches, N.Y., the Rev. Thomas Tunney C.S.Sp. of New York, N.Y. and William Tunney Jr.

of Chesterfield, and numerous close and personal friends in the Chicago area and throughout the United States. In lieu of Dowers, contributions may be made to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of DuPage County, 1403 N. Main Suite 301, Wheaton, IL 60187. Bernard O. Richter of Roselle for 50 years Funeral services for Bernard 0.

Richter, 82, will be held at 10 a.rn. to3 day, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush, Roselle, where he will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Rev.

Charles Mueller Jr. will officiate. Born Sept. 29, 1917, in Belvidere, he died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village.

Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery, Elgin. A veteran of World War II, he was a retired ticket agent for Pullman Company and a member of the American Legion Post Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lois (nee Rosborough); children, David (Vicki) Richter and Pamela (Victor) Soto; grandchildren, Eric and Sondra Richter and Mundo, Dana and and Shawnee Soto; Sharon step grandchild, Kaele Way; niece, He was preceded in death by his parents Malinda (nee Benhart) and Albert Richter; and brother Kenneth (Ann) Richter. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund appreciated. Arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home, Roselle. For information, (630) 529-5751.

Lorraine F. Ring of Wheaton A memorial service for Lorraine F. Ring, formerly of Chicago, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at Hullgren Funeral Home, 304 N.

Main Wheaton. Mrs. Ring died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Wynscape Healthcare Center in Wheaton. Interment will be in Assumption Cemetery, Winfield.

A longtime Wheaton resident, Mrs. Ring worked for Illinois Bell as a service representative for more than 20 years. Survivors include her brother, John Naperala of Scottsdale, sister, Lois (Roger) Kennedy of Addison; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ring. In lieu of flowers, Masses may be given.

For information, (630) 668-0027 or www.obitdetails.com. Willard "Willie" Schoo of Carol Stream, formerly of Bloomingdale Services for Willard "Willie" Schao, 76, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Bensenville. Born Feb.

1, 1923, in Elk Grove Village, he died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at home. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst. Schoo was a World War I1 Army veteran. An avid sports fan, he was a natural athlete who loved to play golf as well as watch his grandsons participate in sports.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanore (nee Kudelas); children, Valerie (Roger) Hatcher, Alan Schoo and Gary (Lisa) Schoo; grandchildren, Ryan and Amy Hatcher, and Corey, Eric and Kristen Schoo; and sisters, Irene Gaiennie and Mildred McGuire. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara (nee Kolze) Schoo; brother, Harold Schoo; and sister, Eleanor Oblerking. in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Fox Valley, 1245 Corporate Aurora, IL 60504. For information, (630) 766-3232. Jonathan Louis Stecher of Naperville Funeral services for Jonathan Louis Stecher, 18, will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday, at St. Johnis Episcopal Church, 750 Aurora, Naperville. The Rev. Jeffrey T. Liddy will officiate.

Born May 18, 1981, in Rome, he died suddenly, Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at White County Memorial Hospital, Monticello, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Interment will be private. Jonathan had attended Madison Junior High School and was a 1999 graduate of Naperville Central High School. Most recently he was a freshman at Purdue University.

Jonathan had received the Eagle Scout award and was very active at St. Johnis Episcopal Church in Naperville where he had received the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Senior Recognition Award. He was also a member of Naperville Young Life. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, al Friedrich- Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Naperville Young Life, PO Box 397, Naperville, IL, 60566. For information, (630) 355-0213. Kimberly K.

Zoller of Glendale Heights Memorial services for Kimberly K. Zoller, 42, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio and West Chicago, will be held at 2:30 today, at the West Chicago Bible Church, 209 S. Oakwood, West Chicago. The Rev. Tom Terry will officiate.

Born Nov. 19, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio to Donald and Eunice (nee Sedillo) Zoller, she passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, from injuries occurred from a car accident. She attended elementary school in Evergreen Park and high school in West Chicago. She also attended Illinois State University in Normal where she followed her love for cooking, focusing on classes in food preparation.

After leaving school, she had several jobs prior to her most recent with the Des Plaines post office, where she had been employed for 15 years. She is survived by her father, Donald Zoller of Batavia; sisters, Brenda (Thomas) Deever of Fairport, N.Y., Sharon (John) Molton of Oak Lawn, Bonnie (Ray) Birbilas of Maple Park, and Michelle (Donald) Brown of Fairdale, IL; four nieces; and seven nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kimberly Zoller Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 673, Elburn, IL 60119.

Arrangements were made by Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, Batavia, (630) 879-7900. "Should You Go First" by A.K. Rowswell Should you go first and I remain To walk the road alone, I'll live in memory's garden, dear, With happy days we've known. In spring I'll wait for roses red, When fades the lilac blue, In early fall, when brown leaves call I'll catch a glimpse of you. Should you go first and I remain For battles to be fought, Each thing you've touched along the way Will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand Will buoy me on with hope. Should you go first and I remain To finish with the scroll, No length'ning shadows shall creep in To make this life seem droll. We've known so much of happiness, We've had our cup of joy, And memory is one gift of God That death cannot destroy. Should you go first and I remain One thing I'd have you to do: Walk slowly down that long, lone path, For soon I'll Follow you. I'll want to each step you take That I may walk the same, For some day down that lonely road You'll hear me call your name.

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