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9 MWCHICAGO TRIBUNE BUSINESS SECTION3 A smyfathertaughtmeandhisfathertaughthim. Thetorchispassed. OurJewishheritagecarrieson. mygrandparentsweretome. courage and love that they shared.

In living. And in death. And the way it should be. david i jacobson founder ARRANGEMENTS IN OUR CHAPEL OR IN YOUR HOME 195 NORTH BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089 SERVING CHICAGO AND THE SUBURBS INDEPENDENT. JEWISH OWNED.

SINCE 1997. From generation to generation www.chicagojewishfunerals.com 888.509.5011 McCABE, THOMAS A. Thomas A. McCabe, age 81, longtime Chicago Heights resident, formerly of Joliet and Elmhurst. Retired from North American Van Lines after 50 years serving as Vice-President and late agency owner.

Bradley University Graduate. Navy Veteran WW II. Husband for 15 years of Joyce Morgan Michael; father of Kathleen (Matthew) Lind, Julie (Jeff) Sterr, Thomas Steven, and Paul McCabe; grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of brother of the late Ancilla (Late Richard) Schmidt; beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at PanozzoBros Funeral Home 530 W. 14th St.

(US Rte 30, 3 blks of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 7 Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. to St. Agnes Church, Chicago Heights. Mass 10 a.m. Burial Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, IN.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Glenwood School, 18700 S. Halsted Glenwood, IL 60424. For further inforamtion 708-481-9230. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MATTHYS, CHARLOTTE L. Charlotte L.

Matthys, age 81, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008, beloved wife of Charles A. Matthys for 60 years; loving mother of Sue (Tom) Moeller, Carol (Tim) Partridge and Ginny (Tim) Bennett; dearest sister of Ottilie (Jerry) Wollan, cherished grandmother of Laura (Steve) Byron, Eric (Jenny) Moeller, Kevin Moeller, Traci (Brian) Hirth, Casey (Shelley) Partridge, Erin Cox, Kaylee Partridge, Katy Bennett, Ben Bennett, Amy Bennett, and Andy Bennett; and great-grandmother to six. Memorial visitation Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. until the time of her memorial service, Noon at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave.

Des Plaines, IL. Interment private. Charlotte was a long time member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lutheran Home, Arlington Heights or St.

Andrew Lutheran Church, Park Ridge in her name appreciated. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARYNIAK, EDWARD S. Edward S. Maryniak, age 90, at rest March 6, 2008, Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII with Air Transport Command and B-24 Radio Operator, beloved husband of Jean, nee Podosek, for 63 years; loving father of Gregg (Maureen), William and the late Edward M. Maryniak; fond grandfather of Claire, Ann and Edward; dear brother of Rose and the late Stephanie, Ann and Irene; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge, to Divine Savior Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St.

Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. Founding member of the Chicago Society for Space Studies. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LIEDTKE, PHYLLIS M. Phyllis M.

Barth-Liedtke, nee Formeller age 79, wife of late Raymond H. Liedtke and late William T. Barth; loving mother of Thomas W. (Nancy), Kenneth Gary P. (Christine) Barth, Margaret (late Robert) Secor, Raymond G.

and Phyllis L. (Jerry Silva) Liedtke; dearest grandmother of Michele, Kenneth, Robert Sarah, Emily, Gary Matthew and Noah; dearest sister of Margaret (late Robert) Erschen and late Klemens (Shirely), John (late Stella), Eugene, William (late Mertel) Formeller, Delores (late Raymond) Olson, Eunice (late Adam) Milczarek; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, March 7, 3 to 9 p.m. with prayer service at 5:30 p.m. at Tohle Funeral Home 4325 W.

Lawrence Ave. at Lowell. Interment private. Info 773-685-4400 or www.tohlefuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LARSEN, SEAN ALLEN Sean Allen Larsen, beloved son of Christina and the late Philip Allen Larsen; cousin of the Keith (Karen); the loving boyfriend of Christina Gillespie. Visitation Saturday, March 8, 12 2 p.m.

Memorial Service, 1:30 p.m. at Meiszner Funeral Home, 5624 W. Irving Park Chicago. Information 773-736-9000. LaMOINE, VICTORIA Victoria "Vicky" LaMoine, nee Niedziel- ska age 83, beloved wife of the late Leon; loving mother of Jack (Julie) and Jimmy (Monique) LaMoine; loving grandmother of Jessica (Tommy), Sylvie and Pascal; dear great-grandmother of Mariah, Anthony, Nicolas, Melonie and Gregory; dear sister of Marie Laverdine; dear sister-in-law of Louise (Fred) Walski; fond aunt of many.

Funeral Service Monday, 11a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge. Interment Private. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m.

to 6 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KUPTZ, MARY ANN Mary Ann "Charlie" Kuptz, nee Kashuba age 76, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Robert; dear sister of Joan Stopka and the late Joseph, Frank and Edward Kashuba and Ann Gruner; loving aunt of Kathleen, Madge, Phillip, Marge, Neal, Paul, Michael, Jeannine and Steven and great-aunt to many grandnieces and nephews. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ahlgrim Sons Funeral and Cremation Services 330 W.

Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral prayers 9 a.m. Saturday to St. Marcelline Church for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the American Cancer Society. Funeral info 847-882-5580. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KUMSKIS See Helen C.

Vilkelis notice. KUESIS, DAVID R. David R. Kuesis, age 50, after long illness. Loving son of Jean nee Russell, and the late George; dear brother of Dan (Judy) and Diane (Wayne) Trznadel and the late Richard (the late Charlotte); dear uncle of Bruce, D.V.M.

(Eve), Collene, Daniel M.D. (Cindy), Steve, Mike, Kristine (Dave) Kuesis-Hoberg and Daniel, Ryan and Christopher. Quick Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. from Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Chicago to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for 11:30 a.m.

funeral service. Visitation Friday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicholas M.

Pishos Funeral Director, Ltd. 773-745-1333. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KUCHAN, DOROTHY J. Dorothy J. Kuchan, Mar.

5. Loving mother of Dorothy (Patrick) Wilkison, Dolores (Dennis) Smith and Mary (Jim) Simonds; fond grandmother of Patrick, Andrew, Kara and Emma Wilkison, Matthew; sister of Dolores (John) Rauser, William (the late Mary) Doody and the late Jean Bathgate, Marion Butler, Laura Veselka, Nancy Walsh and Rosemary Godbout; Aunt and Great Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 am at Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am at St. John Fisher Church. Interment private. 773-2380075. Sign guest book at www.donnellan- funeralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KELLY, JAMES M.

James M. Kelly, of County Lim- merick, Ireland, beloved husband of Anna, nee Culhane; loving father of Michael (Mary Catherine), Margaret (Timothy) Burns, James (Loretta) and Gerard (Catherine); devoted grandfather of Catherine, Nathaniel, Bethany, Jonathan, Joseph, James and John. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home 5725 S. Pulaski Road, to St.

Nicholas of Tolentine Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to VITAS Hospice, 1340 S. Damen Chicago, IL 60608 or Association, 8430 W.

Bryn Mawr Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631appreciated. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4730 or www.modellfuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KELLIHER, MICHAEL J. Michael J. Kelliher, loving father of Sharon (Michael) Nitti, Kathleen (Tom) Whiteley, Joan (James) Weideman, Patricia (Jeff) Norton, Bridget (Bill) Eaden and the late Michael; cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one; dear brother of Mary (Patrick) Kathleen (the late Earl) Innis and the late Thomas (Shirley); fond uncle of many.

Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m. until time of Service 3 p.m. at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. Block East of Austin).

Interment private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ANGELA Angela McLaughlin 95, of Wheaton, formerly of Aurora, beloved wife of the late Howard S. loving mother of Ellen (Gerard) Nick, Bud (Mary Jane) and Nina proud grandmother of Matthew Nick and Emma Survived by brothers-in-law, Frank J. (Pauline) nor of South Elgin and Daniel J. (Norma) of Oswego; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Teacher and life member of the National Educational Association. Visitation Monday 8:30 a.m. until time of prayers 9:15 a.m. at Williams- Kampp Funeral Home 430 E.

Roosevelt Rd. (1blk E. of Naperville Wheaton, to St. James the Apostle Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Carol Stream, IL 60188 or to a charity of choice. Info, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NERO, JOHN E. John E.

Nero, 20, of Bensenville, found rest March 5, 2008, cherished son of Lawrence and Madonna Nero; dear brother of Andrea Nero, Jim Nero and stepbrother of Wayne Nero; beloved grandson of Bernice and the late Edwin Reames and Catherine and the late Francis Nero. At the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary 435 N. York Elmhurst, where friends may visit Sunday, March 9, 3 to 9 p.m. and where Services will be held Monday, March 10, at 11a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Memorials, in name, to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610 are appreciated. Info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MUELLER, HAROLD H. Harold H. Mueller, age 77, Marine Veteran Korean War, beloved son of the late Gottlieb and Frieda, nee Nehren, Mueller; loving brother of the late Ralph Mueller; fond uncle of Susan Bieniek, Lorelei Clark, Ralph and Tom Mueller.

Longtime employee of Peoples Gas. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave. Interment Irving Park Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Anti Cruelty Society, 510 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60610 appreciated. Info. 773-545-5420.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MUELLER, EMILY K. Emily K. Mueller, nee Kezele, beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Deborah (Peter Diaz) Mueller, Diana (Tim) Warren and Dawn (Scott) Dubow; devoted grandmother of Diana Bostic, Mia Warren and Dana Dubow; great-grandmother of Zane and Aidan Bostic; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m.

at Malec Sons Funeral Home 6000 Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. 773-774-4100 MOUSEL, MICHAEL JOHN Michael John Mousel, age 64, of Tucson, Arizona, and formerly Des Plaines and Chicago, Illinois, died on Feb. 5, 2008, in Tucson after a courageous six-year battle with multiple myeloma. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth nee Deskovich; admiring son, Daniel and adoring daughter, Patricia.

Also survived by his sister, Janice Bednarz (Greg) of Arlington Heights; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and countless friends in Arizona and Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Bernice Mousel. Mike retired in Oct. 2005, after 43 years of service with JPMorgan Chase in Chicago, Mt. Prospect and Tucson, Arizona.

He will be remembered by customers and colleagues alike for his integrity and honesty. family and friends will remember him for many things, but primarily for his positive outlook despite his disease and for the joy he got from spending time with those he loved. Mike was loved dearly, and he will be greatly missed. Memorial Services Saturday, March 8, 1p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W.

Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory can be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 283 Main Avenue, 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340. Funeral info: 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MORAN, JOHN ARTHUR John Arthur Moran, 75 of Valparaiso, IN and formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; three sons, Thomas (Debra) of Westmont, IL, Jeffery (Nancy) of Northbrook, IL, and Gregory of Lansing, IL; and two grandchildren, Nicole and Andrew. John retired from Illinois Bell as a Staff Manager and worked as a substitute teacher at Sandridge School in Lynwood, IL. Following cremation at Angel- crest Crematory, Valparaiso, a Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 509 West Division Valparaiso, with Fr.

David Gosnell officiating. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of mass at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Association, 225 N. Michigan Fl.

17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 or www.alz.org. moellerfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MITCHELL, KATHRYN "KATIE" Kathryn "Katie" Mitchell, beloved daughter of Steven and Margaret, nee Infanti; loving sister of Brad (Fiance Elizabeth), Brian, Kevin, Kristy; granddaughter of Marge (the late Dominic) Infanti, Duane (the late Nancy) Mitchell; goddaughter and niece of Mary (Greg Stahl) Infanti, Michael (Bobbi) Infanti; niece of Mark (Gemma) Infanti, Mary (Joe) Anderson, Jean (Brett) Seversen, Eileen (Greg) Schaer, David Mitchell, Dennis Shaw, Michael (Erica) Mitchell and many cousins. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kristan Funeral Home P.C., 219 West Maple Ave. (2 blocks west of Rt.

45 on Rt. 176) Mundelein and 1hour prior to Mass on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at church. Funeral Mass 10 am. Monday at St.

Mary of the Annunciation Church, Mundelein. Interment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to ALS Research Fund, Raymond Roos, M.D., Department of Neurology, University of Chicago, 5841S. Maryland Ave. MC2030, Chicago, IL.

60637. For information visit www.kris- tanfuneralhome.com or 847-566-8020. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MIKUCKI, MARTHA J. Martha J. Mikucki, nee Lignell, beloved wife of Thomas J.

Mikucki; loving mother of Sylvia (Keith Enyart) Mikucki; cherished daughter of Sandra and the late John Lignell; adoring sister of Rebecca (Dennis) Nash, Matthew Lignell and the late Elizabeth Lignell; wonderful friend to Lori Lail, Eva Gonzalez and "The fond aunt, cousin and niece to many. Visitation Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park.

Lying-in-State Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of Service 11a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Road, Palos Heights. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Martie Mikucki memorial fund, University of Chicago Office of Medical Center Development, attn: Stephanie Dahl, 1170 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 would be appreciated. Please make checks payable to the University of Chicago. 708-857-7878, www.sheehyfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McGOVERN, DOLORES M. Dolores Margaret McGovern, 93, of Port St. Lucie, FL, died March 4, 2008 at the Hospices of the Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce.

Born in Chicago, IL, she had been a resident of Port St. Lucie for 35 years coming from Chicago. Before retiring she had been an administrative assistant for Helen Curtis in Chicago. She was a member of St. Lutheran Church, Port St.

Lucie. She was a founding member of the St. Lucie Medical Center Volunteers. Survivors include sons, Terrence McGovern of Buffalo Grove, IL and Gene McGovern of Ingleside, IL; eight grandchildren; 21great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene McGovern in 1989.

Visitation March 8, 2008 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Byrd, Young and Prill Port St. Lucie Funeral Home with a Service at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce.

An online registry is available to sign and leave notes of condolence at www.byrdyoungandprill.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHULZE III, PAUL Paul Schulze III, age 80, of Chicago, beloved father of Paul IV (Gail), Elizabeth H. (David) Gilbert, Victor-Hugo II and Charles Paul Schulze; proud grandfather of Brian and Michelle Gilbert and Jonathan Schulze; loving brother of the late Idamae (the late John) Metheany and the late Walter H. II (Leona) Schulze; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; former husband of Dorothy, Vanette and Leticia. Visitation Saturday, 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12 noon at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd.

at Old Orchard Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHUKAS See Cleopatra "Cleo" Bell notice. SELDEN, BERTHA Bertha Selden, nee Solomon U.S. Army Veteran, beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of Mark Selden; dear sister of Caroline Grisa and Lucile Williams; also a loving aunt.

Funeral Monday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W. Golf Road, Niles, to St. Isaac Jogues Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Info, 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SEEGERS, ELEANOR E. Eleanor E.

Seegers, of Western Springs, beloved wife of the late Paul Pearson, the late Theodore Seegers and the late Glenn Schuetz; loving mother of Nancy C. Brinkman, Judy A. (Donald Stubbs, Susan M. Pearson, and the late Lt. Col.

Wayne E. Pearson; devoted grandmother of eight; dear great-grandmother of ten; fond sister of the late Ruby (late Clarence) Parker, Verna (late Ollie) Toussaint, the late Walter (Lois) Loeher and Audrey (Leonard) Tylenda; dear aunt of many. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Grace Lutheran Church, 4101S. Wolf Western Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to King Bruwaert, 6101S. County Line Burr Ridge, IL, 60527, appreciated. Hallowell James Funeral Home assisting the family. Funeral home phone 708-352-6500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHWARZ, BARBARA H. Barbara H.

Schwarz, nee Krauss 73, of Lake Forest, formerly of Northbrook, March 1, 2008, beloved wife of 38 years of William G. Schwarz; loving mother of Julia (David) Bopst, Erick Voigt, Ellen (Jim) Chapman, Linda (Michael) Fiadino, Patricia (Tim) Smiley and Dana Manning; cherished grandmother of Tommy, Jack, Frederick, Christopher, Cara, Lauren, Allison, Casey, Tim, Hallie, Will, Stevie and Jay; dear sister of the late Carl (Suzanne) Krauss. Visitation Monday 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday 12 Noon until time of Service 1p.m. at N.H.

Scott Hanekamp Funeral Home 1240 Waukegan Glenview (just South of Lake Ave on west side). Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604 or Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook, 3100 W. Lake Glenview, IL 60026.

Funeral Info 847-998-1020. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHOEN, CAROL E. Carol E. Schoen, nee Herrmann beloved wife of 53 years to John W. Schoen; loving mother of John W.

(the late Denise) Schoen III, the late Mary C. (John) Carden, Nancy the late Gina Mary, Michael J. (Gail) Schoen; cherished grandmother of John W. IV, Jennifer O. Schoen, John Michael, Jack Matthew Carden and Nicole E.

Schoen; dear sister of Lucille (the late Leonard) Simons, Dorothy (the late Robert) Noll, the late Paul (the late Gerri) Herrmann, Mitzi (the late Ralph) Haase, the late Joan (the late Richard) Niederkorn, Richard (Patricia) Herrmann; loving daughter of the late Paul and Lillian Herrmann, nee Simons; dear sister-in-law of Ruth (Raymond) Caboor, Donald (Therese) Schoen, Kathryn (Nicholas) Michas and Alan (the late Mary) Schoen. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village. Funeral Mass Monday, 11a.m.

Queen of the Rosary Church. Info 847-640-0566. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHOENBERG, MARGARET Margaret Schoenberg, age 62, of Chicago, at rest with her Lord March 3, 2008, beloved daughter of late Eugene and the late Margaret Schoenberg; loving sister of Tom (Nancy) Schoenberg and Arlene (Siegfried) Michaelis; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, March 8, 11a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest, 7551Quick Ave.

(Corner of Quick and Lathrop), River Forest. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice are appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-383-3191. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RYAN, COURTNEY Courtney Ryan, nee Coolidge 43, Dir.of Admin. for Coldwell Banker, passed away March 1after a valiant battle with leukemia.

She was the loving and proud parent of Sara, an honor roll student and athlete. She leaves behind her mother, Virginia Coolidge; sisters, Laurie Coolidge and Cristen Vincent (Edward) of Oak Park; brother, Bruce Coolidge (Jane); aunt to Katie and Tom, of Sacramento. Courtney was a graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Purdue University. She loved life, her daughter, playing pool, and sailing the Caribbean. Donations to the National Bone Marrow Donor Prog www.marrow.org are requested.

Waked on Friday, March 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow. The wake will be at Tews Funeral Home 18230 S. Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. 708-798-5300.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RIDDERHOFF DAVID L. David L. Ridderhoff age 94, beloved husband of the late Bertha, nee Toppen; loving father of David L. Jr. (Sharon) and Delores Lina; dear grandfather of Dave (Janice), Sandra (Larry) Pruim, John (Sonya), Barbara (Dave) Waterlander and Michael (Julie) Lina; dearest great-grandfather of 11; fond brother of Jerry (Dorothy), Marge (the late Jack) Kraai and the late Jean (late Sam) Kooi.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. Dr.

and Harlem), Orland Park, IL. Interment Beverly Cemetery. Memorials to Mount Greenwood Reformed Church preferred. Forty year member of G.C.I.U. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colo- nialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

PINTER, NINA Nina Pinter, nee Israel age 81, loving wife of Frank Pinter; beloved mother of Dennis (Yvette) and Denise Prewitt, Duane (Pat) Pinter, Alberta Neilsen and Marsha Hudson; cherished grandmother of six; great- grandmother of six; great-great-grandmother of two. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name are appreciated and should be directed to: Hospice of Joliet, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL60431or the Organ Fund at Luther Memorial Church.

773-539-3018. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PARISH, ANNA E. Anna E. Parish, nee Pomazal 86, of Glenview, March 5, 2008, beloved wife of the late Court Parish; loving sister of Mary Lou Szalek, Irene Keslin and Josephine Miller. Funeral Services Saturday, March 8, 2008, 10:30 a.m.

at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois Lemont. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info, 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Go to chicagotribune.com/obituaries SIGN GUESTBOOKS FOR TRIBUNE DEATH NOTICES STRUCK, ALVERA M. Alvera M.

Struck, nee Hartmann age 85, beloved wife of the late Ralph J. Struck; loving mother of Jacquelyn Cullinane and Joseph Struck; proud grandmother of Randal Zelan, Darlene Cesario, Mallory Struck and Joseph Struck; proud great-grandmother of Rocco and Giovanni Cesario. Chapel Service Saturday, 11a.m. at Blake- Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn.

Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. For info call 708-636-1193 or visit www.mem.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STERBA, ANNA JANE Anna Jane Sterba, nee Suchy age 84, of Berwyn, beloved wife of the late Joseph Sterba; aunt to many nieces and nephews; fond friend of Joseph Vitek. Past President of Moravian Cultural Society.

Member of First Czechoslovak Garden Club (Service Friday 4 p.m.), Sokol Stickney (Service Friday 6:30 p.m.), Bohemia Rebekah Lodge (Service Friday 7 p.m.) and Chicagoland Czech Philathelic Society. Funeral Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. at Svec Sons Funeral Home 6227 W. Cermak Berwyn. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery.

Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. Memorials to Sokol Stickney, 4131S. Home Stickney, IL appreciated. 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SIENKIEWICZ, CHRISTINE B.

Christine B. Sienkiewicz, nee Houser 56, of Naperville, March 4, 2008, beloved wife of Roger; loving mother of Lauren (Trevor) Buenzow, Matthew (Erin) and Nicholas; grandmother of Paige Elizabeth Sienkiewicz; loving daughter of the late John and June, nee Melville, Houser dear sister of Barbara Hemphill, Tassey (Jay) Kittle and the late John F. Houser sister-in-law of Susan (Mark) Nickele; and fond aunt to several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. at The Daleiden Mortuary.

Interment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Visitation Sunday, March 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. at The Daleiden Mortuary 220 N. Lake Aurora. Info, 630-631-5500 or www.daleidenmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) at www.pancan.org Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SIEGEL, WILLIAM HENRY William Henry Siegel, 72, of Buffalo Grove, Veteran U.S.

Army Korean Conflict and Reservist, passed away March 4, 2008, beloved husband of 47 years of Sandra Lue, nee Buhrke; loving father of Janet Lynn (David) Hoekstra and Phyllis Ann (the late Michael) Fay; cherished grandfather of Amy Jo (Jason) Flores, David Michael Hoekstra, Jodi Lynn (Keith) Lee and Rebecca Ann Hoekstra; proud great-grandfather of Connor Steven and Carter Scott Flores. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at N.H. Scott Hanekamp Funeral Home 1240 Waukegan Glenview (just South of Lake Ave on west side) and visitation Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of Service 11a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1850 Chestnut, Glenview, IL 60025.

Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or St. Lutheran Church, 6821N. Main Union, IL 60180. Funeral Info, 847-998-1020.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TONG, GREGORY YUEH-CHUNG Gregory Yueh-Chung Tong, age 75, born in Guang-Zhou, Canton, China in 1932. Gregory immigrated to the U.S. in 1969 from Taipei, Taiwan. He channeled his passion for reporting on the Chinese-American community into a media enterprise known as the Asian American News. Besides being a talented writer and journalist, he was also an avid photographer who realized his dream of publishing his own newspaper.

He is survived by a son; three daughters; and five grandchildren. Arrangements handled by Bowman Funeral Home (Tom Kotrba-Funeral Director) 312-842-1820. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TITTLE, FLOYD Floyd Tittle, 79, of Forest Park, beloved husband of Loretta, nee Santucci; loving father of Patricia (Vincent) Mancini, Charon (Delvin) Warner and Floyd T. Tittle; loving brother of Deloris LeVault. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 pm at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 Madison, Forest Park.

Funeral Saturday 10:30 am proceeding to First Baptist Church of Oak Park for an 11am service. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery. For info 708-366-2200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries THEIS, RAYMOND K. Raymond K. Theis, 93, husband of Myrtle Gorski Theis (deceased), was born into eternal life on March 1, 2008.

Loving father of Marie Maronen of Marquette, MI; stepfather of George (deceased) and Regina Gorski and Michael R. (Dorothy) Gorski; beloved grandfather of Eric (Amber) Gorski, Lisa (Michael) Fraizer, Renee (Eric) Morgan, Michael G. Gorski and Marcy (Christopher) Harrington; great- grandfather of Matthew, Michael and Madison Fraizer, Abigail, Emily and Anna Morgan and William Gorski. Founder of Theis- Gorski Funeral Home, funeral director for more than 50 years, former President of the Chicago Funeral Directors Association, and member of Illinois Funeral Directors Association. Resident of Ft.

Lauderdale, FL for the past 20 years. Family and friends to gather at St. Viator Catholic Church for Mass of the Resurrection Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Theis- Gorski Funeral Home 3517 N. Pulaski Road. For more information please contact Theis-Gorski Funeral Home, phone 773-463-5800.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TESCHKE, GLORIA M. Gloria M. Teschke, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday Feb. 27, 2008 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on Oct.

11, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Fredrick and Beatrice Schuetz. On July 15, 1950 Gloria married Arthur Teschke on July 15, 1950. Gloria was a loving woman of faith and a wonderful wife and mother. Gloria is survived by her children: Coral (David) Stafford of Lincoln City, OR; Allyson (Mark) Mahoney of Seymour; Leslee (David) Ihssen of Freedom; Gayl (Brian) Kerbs of New London; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur.

A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 601East Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI. on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Dan Thews officiating. Gathering time will be from 3 p.m. until the time of service at the Church.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund is being established. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SUNDRY, ANN Ann Sundry, nee Hriczik beloved wife of the late James loving mother of James; beloved daughter of the late John and Anna; dear sister of Tom Hriczik of Forbes Road, PA and the late John, Steve, Mary, Elizabeth and Helen; fond aunt of many. Visitation Friday morning 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W.

Lawrence Norridge, to St. Beatrice Church. Mass 12 noon. Interment All Saints Cemetery. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZENGER, MARTHA M.

Martha M. Zenger, age 94, beloved wife of the late John Zenger; loving mother of Richard (Linda) Zenger, David Zenger, Wayne (Bernadette) Zenger, Karen (Jesse) Lawrence and Joann (Allan) Moritz; loving daughter of the late Esaias and the late Johanna Andersen; fond sister of the late Gertrude; loving grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 13; and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation, 400 N. County Farm Wheaton, IL 60187. 630-968-0408 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WALBAUM, JANE IRENE COHAN Jane Irene Cohan Walbaum, 88, passed away Feb. 28, devoted wife of the late William Walbaum; loving mother of Wendy Jackson; dear friend of Heather Arroyo.

Memorial Service Saturday, 11a.m. at the Congregational Church in Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Deerfield, 60015. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Congregational Church in Deerfield. Arrangements by N.H. Scott Hanekamp 847-998-1020.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VILKELIS, HELEN C. Helen C. Vilkelis, nee Kumskis age 95, of Evergreen Park, by way of Marquette Park and Bridgeport, passed away on March 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51years, Peter P. Vilke- lis.

She was the daughter of the late Cecella, nee Volodka and Joseph Kumskls; adored mother of Victoria (late Dr. Daniel) Girzadas, Judith Vilkelis, and Peter J. (Cyndee Simmons) Vilkelis; loving grandmother of Dr. Daniel (Anne) Girzadas, David (Kathleen) Girzadas, Richard (Cindy) Girzadas, Julie (Dr. William) Biehl, Patricia Hynes, Jason (Virginia) Girzadas, John (Janine) Girzadas, Gary (Jill) Girzadas, Dr.

Mark (Patty) Girzadas and Jerry (Carol) Kowalevicz; cherished great-grandmother of 17; sister of the late Alexander (late Phyllis) Kumskis and the late Daniel (Olga) Kumskis. She is also survived by many in-laws and relatives in Lithuania, as well as nieces and nephews here. Helen was a long time Volunteer for Meals on Wheels at Holy Cross Hospital, a Cook County Judge of election and was past President of the St. Theresa Society of Nativity B.V.M. Parish.

Along with her husband, she was active in the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, the Lithuanian Alliance of America, and numerous other organizations. Helen died of natural causes, at home, attended to by her family, her devoted caretaker, Lilja Kom- skiene, and her cats, Amber and Smokey. Her loving kindness, cheerful optimism and wise counsel will be sorely missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her. Have a chocolate in her honor. life will be celebrated with visitation on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 3 to 9 p.m.

at KennyBrothers Funeral Home 3600 W. 95th Evergreen Park. Funeral services Saturday 9:45 a.m. from the Funeral Home to Nativity B.V.M. Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.

Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. 708-425-4500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VAITKUS, GINTAS Gintas Vaitkus, 78, of Westchester, passed away on March 4, 2008, loving husband of Mary Ann, nee Tabak; dearest father of Kathy (Craig) Lodico, Andy and Lisa (Mohammad) Abu-Samra; loving grandfather of Anthony and Abby Lodico, Yasmeen, Senah, Mona, Ameer and Dalia Abu-Samra. A Memorial Mass will be held at Divine Providence Catholic Church, 2550 Mayfair, Westchester, IL on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Daughters of Lithuania, 2735 W.

71st Chicago, IL 60629. Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home 7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park. Info, 708-442-8500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TRZNADEL See David R.

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