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123456 14 CHICAGO MARASSA, ELDA T. Elda Herbie T. Marassa, nee DiGirolamo age 81, loving wife of Joseph for 60 years; beloved mother of Maria (James) Lahey, Rose (Denny) Fox and Joseph Marassa dearest grandmother of Joseph (Sara)Cunningham, Kathryn (David) Wieser, Maria (Kenneth) Kirchner, Alanna Fox, Michelle and Christina Marassa; proud great-grandmother of Tyler Cunningham and Zachary Kirchner; dear sister of Ceil (the late Lester) Flesher, Sarah (thelate Thomas) Naughton, the late Louise DiGirolamo and the late Uncle Murph; lifelong cherished friend of Catherine Katie Cannarozzi and Lorraine DiGrazia; also survived by manynieces, nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Funeral Saturday, 10:15 a.m.,from Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S.

Park, to St. Bernadette Church for Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment private. 708-499-3223 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries LaVIGNE, MICHAEL R.

Michael R. LaVigne, suddenly, age 49. United Sates Army Veteran, SP4 Desert Storm. Loving son of the late Robert and Eleanor nephew of Josephine (late Gus) Huber, Clare (Fred) Clark, Cecelia (late Kenneth) Paul and Barbara (David) Kurka. Visitation and memorial service Saturday, April23, from 9:30 a.m.

until time of chapel service 11 a.m. at The Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd.Interment private. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAROCCO, PAUL A. Paul A. Larocco, devoted husband of Loretta, nee Macaluso; beloved father of Michael and Anthony (Barbara); dearest brother of Lillian Larocco. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W.

Lawrence Norridge, to St. Domitilla Church, Hillside. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery Cruxifion Garden Mausoleum.Visita- tion Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAHEY See Elda Herbie T.

Marassa notice. KONDO, HIROKO Hiroko Liz Kondo, nee Omae, of Schaumburg. Beloved wife of the lateItaru Kevin Kondo; devoted mother of Tomoko Erica and Ryo Eugene Kondo; loving daughter of Yaeko Omae; dear sister of Eiko, Yukie and Kazue. Funeral Saturday at Salerno Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake mile West of Road), Roselle, IL 60172.

Chapel service 2 p.m. Cremation private.Visi- tation Saturday 12 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Info 630-889-1700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries KASTLER, FLORENCE T.

Florence T. Kastler, 87, of Chicago, devoted wife of the late Melvin; beloved mother of Richard (Martha), Kenneth (Kathleen), Susan(Robert) Pietszak and Raymond; loving grandmother of Michael, Jerome, Timothy, Lyle, Brian, Mark, David, Kevin, Kenneth and Kathleen; dear great-grandmother of Taylor; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9p.m. The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Chicago.

Prayers 8:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, to Maternity BVM Church fora 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. For funeral info, 773-622-9300.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ONES LEO V. Leo V. Jones 79, of Mesa, AZ. Born into eternal life April 17, 2005. Survived by wife Jean of 54 years; six children and 15 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Family Care Foundation at 1550 S. Alma School Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ACOBS, JOHN STURGIS John Sturgis Jacobs, age 35, of Ft. Collins, CO, formerly of Wilmette; loving son of Loretta and Robert; dear brother of Bob (Kim) and Tim; loving grandson of Loretta and John Sturgisand the late Mary and Harry Jacobs. Visitation Friday, 5 p.m.

to 9 p.m.,at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie at Old Orchard Skokie. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 a.m., at Sheil Center, 2110 Sheridan In lieu of floewrs, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Research Foundation, 1701 N. Beauregard Alexandria, VA22311. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HOLLAND, ANGELINE M.

Angeline M. Holland, nee Durso belovedwife of the late Keith loving mother of Mark Marisa A. Innocenti, Nancy A. Carino, Bernadine A. Holland, and the late Keith W.

fond sister of Thomas Durso, Alfonso (Geraldine) Durso, Ida Cousino, the late Anthony Durso, and the late Marie Boehm; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Jessica, Keith, Jacquelyn (Marshal) Hubbard; great grandmother of Jacob; she also leaves many lovingnieces, nephews, and supportive friends. Visitation1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 a.m.

at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Info 847-640-0566 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HENNIGAN, JOHN FRANCIS John Francis Hennigan, age 45, of Renssalaer, IN and formerly of Hickory Hills passedaway suddenly on April 20, 2005 in Fort Wayne, IN. Loving husband of Susan, nee Sulikowski devoted son of Francis and Theresa, neeWilt- gen; beloved brother of Eileen (Thomas) Roe, Kevin (Gayle) Hennigan, Doreen Hennigan, Kathleen (Paul) Coch, Michael (Linda)Hennigan, James (Juanita) Hennigan and Kelly (Matthew) Zajac; cherished step-father of Valerie Throw; proud papa of Lillian and Hannah; fond son-in-law of Catherine Cipriani and Ted Suli- kowski; dearest brother-in-law of Theresa (Fred) Specht and Ted Sulikowski; fond uncle of 24.

Visitation Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 1 p.m. until time or service at 8 p.m. at the Edgar Funeral Home 10900 S. Cicero Oak Lawn. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to thefamily wishes. 708-423-1600 or 773-723-0876. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HENDERSON, HAROLD G. Harold G. Henderson, age82, beloved husband of 58 years to Gertrude; loving father of Jay and Jill (Dewey) Sterwald; proudgrand- father of six; and great-grandfather of four; dear brother of the late RichardHen- derson.

Veteran U.S. Army WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart. A retired 35year employee of Illinois Bell Telephone, a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, andlife elder at Trinity United Church of Christ, Deerfield. Harold enjoyed helping others and telling stories of his remarkable life. Relativesand friends will gather for a Memorial Service on May 7, at 2 p.m.

at Trinity United Church of Christ, 760 North Deerfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, or GenerationsHos- pice, 2 Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 320, Westchester, IL 60154, 708-409-3040. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HEIDRICH, JAKOB Jakob Heidrich, 72, beloved husband of Katharina; loving father of Hannelore, Robert and Thomas (Kimberly); cherished grandfather of Christopher; fond brother of Kathi (Willy) Follmer, Maria (Joseph) Schmetzko, Amelia (Alois) Batz, Adolph (Jackie), Herbert (Rosemary) and the late Johanna (Rudolph) Uhrich, Blasius (Hedwig), Anton (Monica); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday April 23, 10:30 a.m. from Drake SonsFuneral Hom 5303 N.

Western Ave. to St. Henry Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Visitation Friday 4 until 9 p.m. Info 773-561-6874 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HARRISON, LAURETTE B. Laurette B.Harrison, nee Dopke beloved wife of Donald P. Harrison; loving mother of Judy T. Teidel, Dee (Mark) Harrison-Garvin and MarkC.

(Nancy) Harrison; dear grandmother ofKelly (Scott) Provencher, KevinProv- encher, HeatherTeidel, Lucas Garvin, Brendan Harrison andZachary Harrison; fondgreat- grandmother ofsix; great-great-grandmother of one; devoted sister of Ronald (Suzanne) Dopke and the late Sharon T. (Benjamin) Kitsch; loving aunt of seven. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Hom 320 W. Central at Nothwest Mt.

Prospect. Lying in state Saturday, 12 noon until Mass 1 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, Elmhurst (Rt. 83) at Lincoln Mt.

Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Retiredbakery supervisor for Heinemann s. Funeral Info 847-255-7800 or WWW.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NIKETAS, WILLIAM S. William S.

Niketas, of Streamwood, Vet of Korean War. Belovedhus- band of Niki, nee father of Sotirios and George(Lisa) Niketas; dear brother ofGeorge (Elaine) and Paul Niketas, Evangelia Zigourakis and Hrisoula Dousi of Greece. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Salerno RosedaleChapels, 450 W. Lake mile West of Road), Roselle, IL 60172 to St.

Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. For info 630-889-1700.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Childrens Fund, P.O. Box26507, Richmond, VA 23261-6507 appreciated. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries NAUGHTON See Elda Herbie T. Marassa notice. MURRIN, PATRICIA C.

Patricia Pat C. Murrin, nee McCarron age 84, of Brookfield, IL. Beloved wife of thelate William H. Murrin; loving mother of Kathy Clark, Jeanne (Paul) Storto, Eileen (Tom) Alioto, Bill (Amy) Murrin, Tim (Ellen) Murrin and the late Pat Fabiano; devoted grandmother ofLisa (Robert) Featherston, Dr. Dominic Louis Storto, Christopher (Heather) Alioto, Keri Anne Ellington, Frank (Roseanne) Fabiano, Angela(Wade) Gunkel, Betsy (Gregory) Berger and Emily Murrin; dear great-grandmother of Ryan, Kaitlyn and Kyle Alioto and Seth Gunkel; fond sister of Dr.

Margaret McCarron nad Richard (Pat) McCarron; sister-in-law of Ray (Helen) Murrin and Robert (the late May) Holtz; aunt of many nieces and nephews; Godmother of MaryEllen (Dennis) Candlish. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home 1500 S. Meyers (3 blks So. of Roosevelt Lombard. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from thefuneral home to St.

Louise de Marillac, La Grange Park, IL. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen ofHeaven Cemetery. Info: 630-932-1500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MOULTON, DANIEL N. Daniel N.

Moulton, 75, April 19, 2005.Beloved husband of Doris, nee Ravaschietto; loving father of Allison, Christine (Todd) Stephens, Carla, Daniel (Christine) and Paul Moulton; dear grandfather of Michelle and Todd Stephens. Retired Sports Writer for Chicago Today, Chicago American and Copy Editor for the Chicago Tribune Sports Dept. Chapel ServiceSaturday, 11 a.m., at Donnellan FuneralHome 10525 S. Western Ave. Interment HolySepulchre Cemetery.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Chicago, IL60643, appreciated. 773-238-0075. Sign guest book at: www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries MORGAN, JOSEPH FRANCIS Joseph Francis Morgan passed away April 5, 2005 at his home in Midway, UT. Joe was born May 4, 1932 in Chicago to Joseph and Charlotte Kremen Morgan.Joe married PhyllisMikaitis on September 22, 1956 in Epiphany Church in Chicago. He served in the US Army in Korea for two years and completed two years of college. Hisoccupation was a home remodeling supervisor. He was a devoted father, husband and grandfather.

He loved his family, golf, jazz music, and life. Joe is survived by his wife and two children, Joseph Morgan and Tracy Taylor; andgrandchildren, Morgan and Ben Taylor. In lieu of gifts, please send donations to VistaCare, 680 East Suite 202, Lehi, UT 84043 801-766-1515. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MINERVA, ANTONIO Antonio Minerva, loving husband of Frances; cherished father of Vito (Pauline), Joseph (Julie); fond nonno of Michael, Nicole, Joey, Jimmy and Nico Minerva; beloved brother of Vita Priolo, Anna (Vito) Graziano; devoted brother-in-law to Phil (Marie) uncle of Anthony and Frankie Luparello and cherished relative and friend to many in Sicily. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

from a erno Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake Street mile west of Road). Anthony J. Sciaraffa Funeral Director, to St. Philip the Apostle Chuch for Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. For information 630-889-1700.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLER, MARGARET E. Margaret E. Miller, age 62, died April 21, 2005. Loving wife of the late James devoted mother of Jennifer (Alan) Lasch; loving Nana of cherished Zachary Gordon Lasch and Connor Edward Lasch; wonderful friend to many especially Gladys Johnson and the extended Lasch and Whiteside families. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m.

Sunday at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. In state Monday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1850 Chestnut, Glenview.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church or St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 would be appreciated. Info 847-823-5122 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLER, LAWRENCE RENICK Lawrence Renick Renny Miller, died March 12 in Melbourne, FL, age 69. Renny was a self-made lumberman, owner of Hardwood Lumber Corp.

and L.R. Miller Trucking Co. He was a yachtsman, fisherman, and scuba diver. Renny had a deep affection for the waters of the Bahamas where he maintained a residence for 40 years. Renny was a founding member of Real Eight, one of the original organizations of underwater treasure hunters specializing in Spanish galleons.

He leaves a family who misses him deeply for his charm, generosity, provocations, pranks, and endlessly embellished tales. We love you: wife Melinda Miller; children Renick, Diane and Derek Miller; their mother Angela Miller; his six grandchildren; and brother Richard Miller. A celebration of his life will be held April 29, Noon, Carlo Restaurant, 560 W. Lincoln Chicago Heights. In lieu of flowers please donate to www.savethemanatee.org/donation.htm.

MEYER, CARL F. Carl F. Meyer, age 83, WWII and Korean War Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Rich; loving father of EdwardMeyer and Patricia (William) Smarto; devoted grandfather of Kelly, Nancy and Joey; fond brother of the late George Meyer and Mary McCallister. Funeral Saturday, April23, 9:15 a.m.

from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Mt. Prospect to St. Alphonsus Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Montrose. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 847-394-2336 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MERNA, MADELINE M. Madeline M. Merna passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2005.

Beloved wife of the late James L. Merna; loving mother of Mary Pat(Karl) Schmitt and the late James C. Merna; cherished nana of Tim and Jacki Schmit; wonderful aunt ot many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Friday, April 22, 2005at Kelley SpaldingFuneral Hom 1787 Deerfield Highland Park, IL. Mass 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Deerfield, IL. Interment All Saints, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 600 S.

Federal Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60615-1806. For funeral info please call 847-831-4260 or visit our web- site www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McMAHON, MARGUERITE A. Marguerite A.McMahon, nee Carl, 89, ofChi- cago, April 20, 2005. Devoted wife of the late Alderman Edwin H.

McMahon loving mother of Edwin H. (Becky) McMahon Jr. and Kathryn Kit (Giovanni) Fulgenzi; loving grandmother of Thomas Christopher T.C. Allen, Edwin H. (Ana) McMahon III, Heather McMahon, Kelly McMahon and Shannon Johnston; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m.at N.H. Scott Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Glenview (2 blks. south of Lake Avenue, on west side). Funeral from the funeral home Saturday 11 a.m. to SS.

Faith, Hope Charity Church, 191 Linden Winnetka for Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made toGood Shepherd Manor, 4129 N. State Rte. 1-17, Momence, IL 60954.

Funeral info 847-998-1020 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MATSON, WALTER A. Walter A. Matson, WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Korzenecki; loving father of James (Thelma), Thomas (Janet) and the late Susan and Jeffrey Matson; dear grandfather of Marc, Eric (Janet), Jill, Maren and Justin; dearest great-grandfather of Jeffery, Nathan and Aurora. Visitation Friday ,2 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Lawn FuneralHome 7909 StateRoad (5500W), Burbank, IL 60459, to St. Louise de Montfort Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeralinfo: 708-636-2320 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RILEY, VIRGINIA LYDIA Virginia Lydia Riley, age 93, of Glenview, of Kenilworth, IL), on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at home. Beloved daughter of the late John Albert Helstrom and Lydia Mae Buschick Helstrom; dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas E.

Riley; loving sister of the late Jeannette Grung, the late John Helstrom and the late Edwin Helstrom; beloved mother ofNanc (William) Malicki, Thomas (SilviaPozarnsky) Riley, and the late Richard Riley; loving grandmother of Sarah Malicki, Diane (John) Gavin, Christopher (Gwendolyn) Riley, Karen Riley, Lisa Riley and Laurie (Andre) Welch; loving great-grandmother of Thomas Gavin, Rile Johnson, Cleo Riley, Jonna Riley, Logan Welch and Payton Welch; caring aunt of Bernard (Sandra) Grung, Sandra Grung, Edwin (Donna) Helstrom, Jacqualine (Ronald) Hayes and Sonja (Brian) Wickland and their families.Visitation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2005 at Wm. H. Scott FuneralHome, 1100 Wilmette, IL, 847-251-8200 Service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Wm. H.Scott Funeral Home.

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point 847-864-5061, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries RAYMOND, HELEN Helen Raymond, age 63, at rest April 15, 2005.

Beloved wife of Eugene Robert Raymond Sr.o Round Lake; loving mother of Lynn Marie (Eldon Rhodes) of Lake Villa and Eugene Robert Jr. (Kathy) Raymond of Fox Lake; dear grandmother of Cheri (Jon), Tina (Robert), Chriss (Jose), Bobby III, Eric, Karly; and cherished great-grandmother of Makayla, Alexis, Mari- yah, Isaly, Alisha, Joshua; fond sister of John D. (Lorraine) McCauley of Jackson, WI, and Michael P. McCauley of Lake Bluff. Resting at the Justen Round Lake Funeral Home 222 N.

Rosedale Court (at Cedar Lake Road), Round Lake, IL 60073. Visitation Sunday, April 24, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be private. Memorials to American Cancer Societ Janet Smith, 200 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050, or to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Suite IL 60602. Info: 847-546-3300 or at www.justenfh.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RADOSTITS, JOHN J. John J. Radostis, age 78, beloved husband for 56 years of Rose, nee Radostits; loving brother of Frank (the late Fran); brother-in-law of Emil (Matilda) and Karl (Ingrid), both of Austria; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Kenny Brothers Funeral Home 3600 W. 95th Evergreen Park (Joe Gabler Director, to Celebrate John Life visit www.mem.com), to St.

Bernadette Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Mar Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m.

Past President of the Jolly Burgenlanders Soceit and Burgenlandische Gemeinschaft. John received the highest civilian decoration given by the Austrian Government and the Stateo Burgenland. Former Usher at St.Bernadette Church. Info: 773-284-7201 or 708-425-5400. PLICHTA, KATHLEEN J.

Kathleen J. Plichta, nee Trojan beloved wife Edward; loving mom of Heather, Chris, Todd (Trish) and the late Tim; cherished daughter Irene and the late Andrew; dear sister of Tom (Mary), Andrea (Gene) Kasowicz; aunt of man nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday April 21, 2005 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Chicago.

Funeral Prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. Procession to St. Constance Church, for 10 a.m. Mass Christian Burial. Interment MaryhillCemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to AmericanHeart Association would be appreciated. For info: 773-736-2300 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PIEKARZ, ISABELLE C. Isabelle C.Piekarz, nee Gulch age 86, of Huntley, formerly of Berwyn and Westchester. A teacher and librarian active with the Westchester Library Board. Graduate of Rosary College and Northwestern University.

Beloved wife 59 years of Ignatius; dear aunt of many. Resting atthe Marik FuneralHome 6507 W.Cer- mak Berwyn, IL. Visitation Fiday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday morning. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.

708-484-6310. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PIEHL DONALD W. Donald W. Piehl beloved husband of Elinor for 46 years; loving father of Donny Jr. (Ellyn) and the late Elizabeth Orlando; dearest grandfather of Angelique (Michael), and Sean; dear Papa of Jordan and Tyler; fond brother of Marilyn (Jack) Badziong; uncleo many nieces and nephews.

Retired letter carrier after 39 years of service at the Logan Square Post Office. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Malec Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Interment Montrose Cemetery.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-774-4100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PETERSON, JOHN CHARLES John Charles Peterson, 58, of Lake Bluff, IL and Green Lake, WI, died April 21, 2005. Loving husband of Catherine F. Peterson nee Tracy; devoted father of Cath and John; dearbrother of Robert L. Peterson, Carol M.

(Charles Mikalian and DonaldA. (Carol) Peterson; loving son of the late Verner L. and Catherine R. Peterson; brother-in-law of Suzanne M. (James Kenneyand the late Mary B.

Tracy and the late Patricia E. (William) Palmore; uncle of Charles (Therese) Mikalian, Mary Mikalian, John (Susan) Mikalian, Matthew Palmore and Benjamin Palmore. Visitation 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Wenban FuneralHome 320 E.

Lake Forest. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2005 at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Lake Forest.

Interment St. Mar Cemetery, Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of St. Mary, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Info 847-234-0022.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PERONI, EMIL L. Emil L. Peroni, age 81. Beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Robert J.Peroni Graduate Northwestern Univ. Professor Law at Univ.

of Texas Austin and Jean C. (Jack) Wersching; devoted and loving grandfather of Tiffany E. and Valerie J. Wersching; dear brother of Rose Vcelka andAnthon (Diane) Peroni; fond nephew of Carmella Scialabba; uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m.

at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Niles. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Member of the U.S. Army 504th Battalion of Ohio, fought in the Pacific Theater. 40 year employee of the City of Chicago at City Hall. 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PELTON, MILDRED Mildred Pelton, nee Baumrucker age 93, San Antonio, TX, formerly longtime Chicago resident.

Beloved mother of Russell (Patt Jane) Pelton and Marcia (Bruce) Holliman; dear grandmother of six; great-grandmother of14. Visitation Saturday, 12 noon until time Funeral Mass 1:30 p.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th and Linden, Wilmette. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of may be made to St.

Francis Xavier Church, 524 Ninth Wilmette, IL 60091. Funeral Info: Donnellan Family Funeral Services 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CONNOR, GERALD JEREMIAH Gerald Jeremiah Connor, beloved husband Rosa, nee Huger, retired Chicago Public Schools Principal, passed awayTuesday, April 19, 2005.Dear brother of thelate Thomas JosephO Connor and Margaret Rosemary Rauen; fonduncle of three nieces andtwo nephews; five grandnieces and sixgrand- nephews. Chapel prayers, 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Worth to St.

Fabian Church, 8300 S. Thomas Bridgeview. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooney Heart, Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak Hinsdale 60521, appreciated. 708-448-6000. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries NOLAN, DONALD E. Donald E.

Nolan, retired LT. C.F.D. (B.O.B.) passsed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Idamarie, nee Ruffolo; hisloving children Carolynn and Thomas (Frances) Nolan; and his deargrandchildren Tommy and Dana. He is also survived by his brothers Edward C. (Bernadette) and William (Irene) Nolan and many nieces andnephews.

He is preceded in death by his brother James Lloyd (the late Madeline) Nolan. Funeral Saturday 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge to Our Lad Mother of the Church. Mass 9:30 a.m.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.Visitation Friday, 3 till 9 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com SHRADER DONALD S. Donald S. Shrader Marine Veteran. Beloved father of Donald Jr.

(Colleen); loving grandfather of Donald; cherished son of Ireneand the late Donald F. Shrader; fond brother of Steve, Mike (Sue), Joe (Dina)and John; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m., from Lawn FuneralHome 7909 State Road (5500W), Burbank, IL 60459, to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the DiabetesAssociation would be appreciated. Donald was a longtime employee of the Chicago Tribune and a member of American Legion Post info 708-636-2320. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries SERFECZ, MARIA Maria Serfecz, nee Majczan a native of Hungary. Beloved wife of Joseph of 58 years; loving mother of Judy (Kurt) Edlund; cherished grandmother of Judith Marie and Kurt II Edlund; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends in the Chicago area, Canada, and Hungary. She was a retired owner and operator of the Ben Franklin store at Grove Mall Shopping Center.

A member of St. Stephen King of Hungary Church of Chicago. Visitation from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at GroveMemorial Chapel 1199 Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village. Funeral Mass 11 a.m.

Saturday at Queen of the Rosary Church. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. 847-640-0566 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SEDA, HELEN CAROLYN Helen Carolyn Seda died April 16, 2005 in Coupeville, WA. She was born February 9, 1915 in Chicago, IL to Czechoslovakian immigrants Peter and Karolina (Kolar) Jilek. Helen was raised in the Chicago area with her brother Otto and received her B.A.

in Education from the University of Illinois, spending the next five years as a teacher at HiawathaElementary School in Berwyn, Illinois. Helen marriedEmil Seda in Berwyn, Illinois on June 18, 1939.In 1950 the family moved to where she taught in the Tucson School District for 15 years. In 1980, she and Emil movedto Grass Valley, CA to be near their son Lee and family. In 2001 she moved to Oak Harbor, WA. Helen was a long-time Pink Lady active member of the AAUW, an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her son Lee Seda and wife Nancy of Oak Harbor, Washington, grandson Mark Seda of Sedona, Arizona, niece Connie Conklin of and sister-in-law Bess Jilek. Precededin death by husband Emil. Private family burial to follow in Tucson, Arizona. Arrangements are entrusted to Burley FuneralChapel OakHar- bor, WA. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHOKNECHT, CHRISTINE Christine Schoknecht, nee Walker, age 87, dearly beloved wife of the late Edward; loving aunt of Patricia (Kenneth) Fencl; dear great-aunt of Adam Fencl.

Visitation Friday, April 22, 2005, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral, 11 a.m. at the Mount AuburnFuneral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Stickney. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Info 708-749-2033 or www.mountauburnfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHAMROWSKI, MARY ANN Mary Ann Schamrowski, nee Samp age78, beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Barbara (Bill) Gartley, Margaret (Bob) Rierson, Robert (Cathy), Diane (Danny) Baran andDaniel; dearest grandmother of of two; fond sister of the late Richard (Dorothy) Samp. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from ol- busFuneral Home 6857 W. Higgins to St. Monica Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-774-3232.

SALTIEL, ISAAC, M.D. Isaac Armando Saltiel, M.D.,of Hillside. Beloved husband of Jenny, nee Henriquez; loving father of Diana Cenci, Dr. Armando (Lori)and Dr. Frank (Patti); devoted grandfather of Laura and Stephanie Cenci, Jessica, Jennifer, Armando, Emily, Sarah, Samueland Frank Saltiel; dear brother of Jose (Maria), Moises (Felicia), Dr.

Alberto (Frances), Sara Saltiel and Estrella (Miguel) Palacios, D.D.S.; fond uncle of many. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hallowell James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th Countryside where Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Interment Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The American Heart Assn. appreciated. Funeral Home Phone 708-352-6500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STRUZIK, DELORES Delores Struzik, nee Smigielski, age 78, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Wife of the late Aloysious; loving sister of the late LeonardSmigiel- ski; dear aunt of Lizabeth Fohrman.

Resting from 2 p.m. until service at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, 201 S. Main IL. Info 847-658-4232 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries STRUNC, ANGELINE S.

Angeline S.Strunc, nee Strnad age 84,50 year resident of North Riverside. Beloved wife of the late John F. Strunc; loving mother of Alan (Carol), Richard (Bonnee), Bruce andPaul (Bette) Strunc; fond sister of George (Dolores) Strnad, Josephine (the late Roland) Mallegni, the late Mary (the late Walter) Sztaba, the late Emil and the late Max (Lillian) Strnad; dear grandma of eight; great-grandma of two. Graveside Services will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. Angeline will be remembered for her dedication to her sons and grandchildren.

Funeral Info: Riverside FuneralDirectors, Brian D. Kuratko Director 708-609-5585 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STREICKER, DeVERA W. DeVera W.Streicker, nee Wolfson, age 87. Beloved wife of the late mother of Burt (Carol), James (MaryStowell) and NeilStreicker; adored grandmother of David (JenniferHardg- rove), Ryann andBenjamin Streicker; deardaughter of the late Abe and Sadie Wolfson; sister of the late Lucille Wolfson. Service Monday, April 25, 2005, 11 a.m.at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd.

(1 block No. of OldOrchard). Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Highland Park Hospital, Dialysis Unit-Seymour Streicker Dialysis Fund, 718 Glenview Highland Park, IL 60035. For info, 847-256-5700 or www.weinsteinfamilyservice.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SOUHRADA, EVELYN F. Evelyn F.

Aunti Evie Souhrada, nee Silha Beloved wife of the late Henry C. Souhrada; loving sister of Geraldine (the late Dr. C.J.) Reilly; devoted aunt and great-aunt to many; cherished friend to many at Franciscan Village. Visitation Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m., at St.

Francis of Assisi Chapel. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Retiredafter 39 years as primary school teacher ofBurnham School in Cicero. In lieu of flowers, donations to Franciscan Village, 1260 Franciscan Lemont, IL 60439, would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Lawn Funeral Home Funeral info: 708-636-2320 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMITH, LOUIS A.

Louis A. Smith, 91, a leader in the television advertising representative business, died on Thursday. Starting in the 50 and running for decades, Smith, the former Vice President for decades at Petry Television was a pioneer in the structure and formation of the nationalrep- resentation of television ad sales. Helater formed his own company working as a pioneer again by serving advertisers in the area of cooperative advertising campaigns and asa consultant for special projects with television groups such as Hubbard Broadcasting. Through Petry and his own office he occupied the Wrigley Building for nearly 50 years.

Smith was born in Rock Island, IL, and attended the University of Illinois. He was often noted as one of the longest season ticket holders among his beloved teams: the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs. An avid golfer, he enjoyed Knollwood Club in Lake Forest holding one of its oldest memberships. He was active at Shore Acres and Onwentsia with his wife, Jean Smith. He is survived by his wife, Jean.

Smith had three children from his former marriage with Martha Ferrell Smith and is survived by son Norman Smith of Sandpoint, ID and son Ferrell Smith with his two grandsons of Simi Valley, CA; and daughter Louise Smith of Los Angeles, CA. A devout Catholic, his Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests donations to the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045 the Catholic non-profit Maryhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1700 E. Lake Glenview, IL 60025. Info Wenban FuneralHome, 847-234-0022 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TREGOE BENJAMIN B.

Benjamin B. Tregoe co-founder and chairman emeritus of Kepner-Tregoe, died on April 20 ofcomplica- tions from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Hewas 77. In 1958, Dr. Tregoe and Dr.

Charles H. Kepner left the RAND Corporation, wherethe worked assystems researchers, tofound Kepner-Tregoe and Associates, Inc.Innova- tive pioneers, the two social scientists conducted original research withmajor corporations and discovered a core set of analytical problem-solving and decision-making processes that continue to be recognized as universally valid. Today, 400 of the 1,000 largest corporations worldwide use Kepner-Tregoe management methods. Their later became Kepner-Tregoe, is headquartered in Princeton, NJ and conducts business in over 50 countries and 20 languages. Since its inception, Kepner-Tregoe has transferred its problem-solving, decision-making, and planning approaches to millions of managers.Dr.

Tregoe and his colleague, John W. Zimmerman, also developed a process for strategic decision making that has helped many top management teams set and implement strategy. Dr. Tregoe provided the inspiration and leadership for Kepner-Tregoe over many years. He held a firm belief in the quality and depth of development for every associate as they delivered Kepner- Tregoe services to clients.

He was concep- tionally brilliant, a tough questioner, and a sensitive counselor. Dr. Tregoe and his compan have been a significant force in organization development, pioneering both thetrain-the- trainer approach and process consulting, both of which have become common practice. He was elected to the Human Resource Development Hall of Fame. Dr.

Tregoe was aleading lecturer and published extensively in journals throughout the world. His first book, The Rational Manager, which was co-authored with Dr. Kepner in 1965, is recognized as a landmark publication in the field of management methodology. He also co-authored The New Rational Manager: An Updated Edition for a New World (1997); Top Management Strategy: What It Is and How to Make It Work (1980); Vision in Action: Putting a Winning Strategy to Work (1989); The Culture of Success: Building a Sustained Competitive Advantage by Living Your Corporate Beliefs (1997); and Analytic Processes for School Leaders (2001). In 1993, Dr.

Tregoe realized a long-held dream when he established the Tregoe Education Forum. This nonprofit organization provides studentsin middle and high schools with the critical-thinking skills needed to effectively solveproblems, make decisions, and work together. Dr. Tregoe was born in San Francisco on December 23, 1927. He graduated from Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, CA in 1945.

After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he received his bachelor degree from Whittier College and a Ph.D. in sociology from Harvard University. He also received an honorary LL.D. from Whittier College, where he served as a trustee and a board member.

He was a member of the board of directors of The J.M. Smucker Company, the National Alliance of Business, The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, and the Princeton Day School. He served as chairman of an advisory committee to the dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. He is a past member ofthe Young Presidents Organization, where he served as international educationchairman and a member of the board, and a member the ChiefExecutives Organization. Dr.

Tregoe is survived by his wife, Jeannette Tregoe; two daughters, Cynthia Richetti and Elizabeth Gonzalez; one son, Benjamin B. Tregoe III; and two grandchildren, Kaleigh and Gavin Richetti. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home 609-924-0242. A memorial service will be held at the Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ at 11 a.m. on Monday, April25.

Following the service, a luncheon reception will be held at the Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, Princeton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Benjamin Bainbridge Tregoe Fellowship Fund, The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, University Hall 3 North, Cambridge, MA 02138-3654 or to the Cancer Support Group and Programs of Care of the Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries SUCH, GREGORY J. Gregory J. Such, beloved son of Anthony and the late Catherine, nee Swiech; loving brother of Barbara, Mary and Theresa; fond uncle Jessica, Julia, Jeremy, Justin, James, and Catherine.

Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from Grei Funeral Directors 2114 W. Irving Park to St. Benedict Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.Inter- ment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. 773-588-6336 or www.greinfuneraldirectors.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries books under the tree than anything A resident of Downers Grove since the early 1950s, Mrs. Smithson began working as a librarian at Downers Grove Public Library in 1964. She initially was assigned to the reference room and adult books, but later moved to the books area. Former colleagues praised Mrs.

keen eye for detail and her ability to maintain order in what was then called the Junior Room, a section visited by hundreds of students daily, family members said. was a real challenge, but she kept the card catalogue in order and made sure that each book was returned to its proper place on the recalled former colleague Paula Moore. was also a voracious reader of literature and had a knack for matching each child with the perfect After she retired in 1984, Mrs. Smithson became a literacy volunteer, helping adults learn to speak and read English. Family members said she also spent a lot of time reading and visiting with friends and former colleagues.

Other survivors include a son, William Andrews; a stepdaughter, Joy Arriens; a sister, Mary Ellen Wildman; and four stepgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in First Congregational Church of Downers Grove, 1047 Curtiss Downers Grove. By Joan Giangrasse Kates Special to the Tribune A lifelong reader, Marcia Smithson grew up surrounded by books and a family that instilled in her a love for the written word. Family members said that in her youth she cherished a coming-of-age book, by Maureen Daly, about a young girl growing up in a small Wisconsin town not far from Mrs.

childhood home. must have read that book a dozen times from cover to back and never forgot how much she loved said her daughter, Polly Walwark. really interesting thing is that she came across it a couple months ago on her bookshelf and wound up reading it again. It was her last Mrs. Smithson, 83, of Downers Grove, a retired librarian, died of cancer Saturday, April 16, in Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

Born in Oshkosh, Mrs. mother died when Mrs. Smithson she was 5. Living with her father and two sisters in Oshkosh, her summers often were spent at her farm in Kansas, family members said. where she developed a love of reading, particularly the classics.

On her list of favorite authors were Robert Louis Stevenson and Louisa May Alcott. used to say that if she playing in the fields, she could usually be found curled up with a book her daughter said. Mrs. Smithson graduated with a degree in sociology from Beloit College in 1943. That year, she married the late Bill Andrews, the father of her two children, to whom she was married for 25 years before their divorce.

In 1969, she married James Smithson, her husband of 13 years, who died in 1982. kids, she always read to us and encouraged us to read on our her daughter said. Christmas find more MARCIA SMITHSON, 83 Librarian turned passion for books into long career Marcia Smithson On April 22, 1500 Pedro Alvarez Cabral landed in Brazil, which he claimed for Portugal. In 1509 Henry VIII ascended the throne of England after the death of his father, Henry VII. In 1724 Enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant was born in Konigsburg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia).

In 1864 Congress authorized the use of the phrase God We on U.S. coins. In 1870 revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Lenin was born in Simbirsk, Russia. In 1904 J. Robert Oppenheimer, the nuclear physicist who headed the first U.S.

atomic bomb development project, was born in New York. In 1922 jazz composer and musician Charles Mingus was born in Nogales, Ariz. In 1944 during World War II, U.S. forces began invading Japanese-held New Guinea. In 1954 the televised Senate Army-McCarthy hearings began.

In 1970 the first Earth Day was observed in the United States. In 1994 Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, died in New York; he was 81. In 1995 at least 2,000 Rwandan refugees were massacred by Rwandan troops at a camp in Ki- beho. In 2002 Linda Boreman, once known as porn star Linda Lovelace, died of injuries from a car crash in Denver; she was 53. In 2004 former NFL player Pat Tillman, 27, while serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, was killed by friendly fire.

ALMANAC In 1451, Queen Isabella I of Spain, who sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus, was born in Spain. OBITUARIES.