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Page A4 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 LOCAL STATE Daily Chronicle Peterson trial examines investigation Man faces battery, sex assault charges By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullenshawmedia.com SYCAMORE A man appeared in court Tuesday on a charge that he sexually assaulted a woman in DeKalb earlier this year and then battered her and a friend. POLICE REPORTS Editor's note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Briefs who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. DeKalb city Dennis M. Marx, 41, of the 700 block of South Fourth Street in DeKalb, was arrested Monday, Aug.

6, on a warrant for obscenity. DeKalb County Chelcie A. Lannom, 19, of the 1400 block of Twombly Road in DeKalb, was charged Tuesday, Aug. 7, with two counts of domestic battery. Sycamore Brittney N.

Forston, 28, of Sycamore, was charged Friday, Aug. 3, with retail theft. 1 investigators during murder trials, but not in this case. Instead, they are working to show the investigation was shoddy and lay the groundwork for the admission of circumstantial evidence and normally prohibited hearsay. Meanwhile, Peterson's attorneys have defended the investigation as perfectly adequate, suggesting the reason there is no physical evidence is because there was no crime.

VanOver testified that a lack of soup scum along the inside of the bathtub was among the things made him suspicious. He also said the position of the body in the tub didn't suggest Savio had fallen and bottles lined along the tub had not toppled over, which he said he would have expected if someone had taken a fatal fall. The ASSOCIATED PRESS JOLIET The spotlight at Drew Peterson's murder trial focused Tuesday on the bungled investigation that followed the discovery of his third wife's body, as prosecutors sought to explain why there is no physical evidence linking the former police officer to her death. The 58-year-old Peterson was charged in Kathleen Sav-io's 2004 death only after his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, went missing in 2007. Savio's body was then exhumed and her death reclassified from an accident to a homicide.

Among those to take the stand Tuesday was a deputy coroner who described arriving at Savio's home and finding investigators already drawing conclusions even though Savio's corpse still was sprawled in her dry bathtub APfile photo On Tuesday, prosecutors resumed their case against Drew Peterson in the second week of his trial. They got off to a rocky start, enduring frequent tongue-lashings from the judge over testimony that he has deemed inadmissable. because investigators indicated there was no need. "I asked if they thought there was something wrong here, and they stated, VanOver told jurors. Prosecutors usually herald Vote on state pension reform will be held Sycamore man faces sexual abuse charges her hair soaked with blood.

Michael VanOver told jurors he didn't follow suspicious-death protocols which would have required her body to be handled in a way that ensured evidence was preserved According to court documents, Fant had sexual contact with a minor older than 13 but younger than 17 in July. Gary Dumdie, chief deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriffs Office, said investigators became aware of the situation after the family reported it. He said the relationship was not ongoing and the minor was not a family member. Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert said Fant can have absolutely no contact with the minor. The public defender's office was appointed to represent Fant, who will appear in court again Aug.

27. The case was reassigned to Associate Judge William Brady because Fant has other pending charges in Brady's courtroom. death by Jean Mae Strem Phelps and William Strem. At Terrie Jean's request, she will be cremated with a memorial with her family at a later date. Terrie was dearly loved by everyone that knew her and missed by her friends and family.

Terrie wrote this poem for her mother, Wilda Ann Peterson-Olson, in the second grade: "She was my little butterfly, to hover near my mother, Wilda, to let her know we love each other." To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.comdaily-chronicle. FRANCES R. HOFFMAN Born: Oct. 1, 1925, in Mayfield Township Died: Aug. 6, 2012 in Sycamore, III.

SYCAMORE Frances R. Hoffman, 86, of Sycamore, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 1, 1925, in Mayfield Township, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Johnson) Gronberg.

She married Ernest H. Hoffman on Aug. 3, 1946. Frances co-farmed with her husband and son in rural Sycamore. She was an active member of the Salem Lutheran Church of Sycamore.

She will be dearly missed by her loving family. Frances is survived by three children, Eileen (Garry) Sapp of DeBary, Joanne (Ron) Leifheit of Sycamore, and Steve (Claudia) Hoffman of Sycamore; seven grandchildren, Tami (Tom) Riner, Benjamin D. Carsten, 21, of the 1400 block of Turn-berry Court in Geneva, was charged with crimi Benjamin D. Carsten nal sexual assault and two counts of battery. If convicted of criminal sexual assault, Carsten could face four to 15 years in prison.

Carsten appeared during a hearing at the DeKalb County Courthouse via closed-circuit TV from the county jail. A warrant was issued for Carsten's arrest June 6, with bond set at $100,000. According to court documents, on Jan. 4, Carsten committed an act of sexual penetration with a woman unable to give consent. DeKalb police Lt.

Jason Leverton said Carsten then battered the woman and a friend when they confronted him about the situation, which occurred in the 1200 block of Blackhawk Road. Attorney Peter Gruber was appointed to represent Carsten, who will appear in court again Thursday. Presiding Judge Rob-bin Stuckert said Carsten cannot have contact with either of the complaining witnesses. OBITUARIES DONALD HAEFNER Born: Jan. 29, 1927, in Klemme, Iowa Died: Aug.

5, 2012, in DeKalb, III SYCAMORE Donald D. Haefner, 85, of Sycamore, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb. He was born Jan. 29, 1927, in Klemme, Iowa, the son of R.H.

and Helen (Maitland) Haefner. He married Jeanne Smith on April 3, 1948, in Sycamore. Donald was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Donald worked as a service technician for Nicor, retiring after 40 years of service.

He was a member of the Sycamore VFW. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of Sycamore; two daughters, Pat Duchardt of Peoria and Pam Bryant of Whitefish, two grandchildren, Star Schultz and Ben Conlin; and one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn. He was preceded in death by his parents. His funeral service and burial will be private. A memorial has been established for Donald Haefner with the American Cancer Society in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Sycamore, IL 60178.

For information or to sign the online guest book, visit www. ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833. To sign the online guest book, avid www.legacy.com Daily-Chronicle View a complete list of Daily Chronicle obituaries by clicking on the calendar dates Send flowers, gifts and charitable contributions Sffll August 9th, 10th 11th TRIO PORK CHOPS $459 LB REG PRICE: LB SOUTHWEST MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST $099 I LB REG PRICE: LB PRIME GRADE RUMP ROAST $089 LB REG PRICE: LB DELI PEA SALAD W7 CHEESE $099 LB HARD SALAMI $499 LB HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS $1 29 BAG ITALIAN PASTA SALAD $099 LB -PRODUCE WHOLE JUMBO 1 rr a 1 $099 I- A CANTALOUPE 7.8LBAVERAGE BAKERY- 4 COUNT BREADSTICKS $1 99 PKG FRENCH SILK PIE $Q99 PIE -BEERWINE- $12 99 MILBRANDT RIESLING LES HEXAGONLES $1099 PINOTNOIR I FRESH SEAFOOD SALMON SCALLOPS JUMBO SHRIMP TILAPIA LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA RED SNAPPER STUFFED SOLE The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD State lawmakers will vote on reforms to trim public sector pension costs when they return to Springfield for a special session this month, but the legislation is limited in scope and does not include one of Gov. Pat Quinn's key proposals for addressing Illinois' most serious budget challenge. House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat, has decided to allow the vote Aug.

17, The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported Tuesday. "The speaker has determined he would call it," Madigan spokesman Steve Brown said. Illinois faces at least $83 billion in unfunded pension liability, and credit rating Trudy (Jimmy) Lichterman, Tom (Leisa) Futo, Theresa Futo (Mark Pifer), Dan Leifheit, Erica (Kent) Leifheit-Limson, and Jenna Frances Hoffman; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Sylvia Higgins of Sycamore; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest; and one brother, LaVerne Gronberg. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Salem Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Sycamore, with the Rev. Robert C. Kinnear officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore and from 10 a.m. until the service Saturday at the church. Memorials for Frances Hoffman can be made to the Salem Lutheran Church Food Pantry or DeKalb County Hospice in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, visit www.

ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.comdaily-chronicle. DEBORAH LOUISE TALLEY Born: June 6, 1952, in Rockford, III. Died: Aug. 2, 2012 DeKALB Deborah Louise Talley, 60, of DeKalb, died Thursday Let the Sycamore By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullenshawmedia.com SYCAMORE Bond was set at $100,000 for a 28-year-old Sycamore man charged with having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl.

Chad S. Fant, of the 300 block of North Maple Street in Sycamore, was charged with Chad S. Fant four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. If convicted, Fant could face three to seven years in prison for each count. Fant appeared during a hearing at the DeKalb County Courthouse via closed-circuit TV from the county jail.

visit www.legacy.comdaily-chronicle. TERRIE JEAN HALLFRISCH Born: June 8, 1952, in Marinette, Wis. Died: Aug. 6, 2012, in Marinette, Wis. MARINETTE, Wis.

Terrie Jean Hallfrisch, 60, daughter of Wilda Ann Peterson-Olson, went to join her heavenly Father on Aug. 6, 2012, after a year-long battle with brain and lung cancer. She married Perry Hallfrisch on July 25, 1996, in Menominee, Mich. She was born June 8, 1952, in Marinette, to Wilda Ann Strem and Thorton John Pecor. She is survived by her husband, Perry; her mother, Wilda Ann Peterson-Olson, and stepfather, Orville Olson; sisters, Darlene Anne (Wayne) Williams, Debra Lynn (Stephen) Jaskulske, Janet Leigh (Lee) Kujak; and brother, Mark Andrew (Pepnepa) Peterson.

She also is survived by nieces and nephews, Aimee and Alexander Kujak, Crystal Svoboda, Julia and Steven Jaskulske, Vincent and Micaela Peterson, cousin Marty Phelps and great-niece Sabrina Lynn Svoboda. Terrie also was survived by uncles, Harry (Nancy) Strem, James Wayne Strem, John Robert (Alice) Strem, and preceded in Lindsey Scavella, BS, HIS 519 agencies have threatened to lower the state's rating unless lawmakers ease the strain on the budget. The House bill up for consideration does not address the thorny issue of shifting pension costs for public school teachers from the state to school districts. Chicago school districts already shoulder those costs, and the Democratic governor wants the rest of the state to follow. Republicans have largely objected to the plan, claiming it will burden cash-strapped local schools and increase property taxes.

The bill, which passed in the Senate, would only affect pensions in the State Employees Retirement System and the General Assembly Retirement System. after a short illness. She found eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. She was born June 6, 1952, to Ray Lee and Eva Mae Talley in Rockford.

She attended school in Rockford and was a student at Auburn High School. Deborah worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital for 25 years until moving to DeKalb in 2004. While living in DeKalb, Deborah worked at McDonald's, TransVac and Opportunity House, Inc. The family has fond memories of Deb enjoying her many word search puzzles. We will always remember her beautiful smile! We also would like to acknowledge the sacrifices and dedication Deb showed in caring for our mother.

She is survived by her mother, Eva Talley of DeKalb; four brothers, Ray Jr. of Beloit, Isaac (Reyna) of Los Angeles, Rick of Charlotte, N.C., McErwin (Maria) of Los Angeles; two sisters, Diane Ashley of DeKalb and Eva Baker of Rockford; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Bishop Ray L. Talley. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11, at The Israel of God's Church, W.H.A., 248 North Sycamore. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

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