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24 CHICAGO (noservices) (2hourservice) Les or MattBale773-539-3100 VisitourFuneralhomeat3100W.Irving,Chicago orourwebsiteforcompleteinformation www.whitedovecremations.com hiteDOVE urial Society AMPONIN, RENATO LIBORO Attorney Renato L. Amponin, beloved husband of Imelda Fernandez; loving father of Bernadette (Rick), Stephen, Ben (Jen), Pat; cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Tyler, and Elena; loving son of Pedro and Eufemia; adoring brother of Napoleon, Ernesto, Maria, Leo, Gloria, Norberto, and Patria; dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, respected friend and colleague of many. Funeral Saturday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10 a.m.

Visitation Thursday and Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery. Family has requested that you kindly omit flowers. Info 773-736-3833 or visit memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices (708)782-4844 www.ImpressiveCasket.com ImpressiveCasket ServingChicagoSince1994 Funeral Services BEIER, DELORES N.

Delores N. Beier, nee Prather 90, formerly of Elmhurst; beloved wife of the late Max loving mother of Nancy (John) Granrath and Kim Beier; grandmother of Jeff (Jennifer) Deye and Kaila (Wulu Quiah) Beier; great grandmother of five. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Elmhurst from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

In state at Epiphany Ev. Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette, Elmhurst from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11a.m. Monday, April 11.

Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the church. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BEDRICH, OTTO Otto Bedrich, Army Veteran five year resident of the Birches in Clarendon Hills, IL; loving husband of the late Rose, nee Fonte; beloved mother of Patricia (Dennis) Smith Visitation Sunday, April 10, 2011from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101S. Oak Park Ave; Stickney, IL 60402 Funeral Service Monday, April 11, 201110:30 a.m.

Chapel Service at Mount Auburn Funeral Home 708-749-2033 In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Birches 215 55th St; Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 www.mountauburn.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BALSAMO, CHARLES ROGER Charles Roger "Charlie" Balsamo, funeral services for Charles Roger "Charlie" Balsamo, 70, will begin Monday, April 11, 2011with prayers at 9:15 a.m. at Michaels Funeral Home 800 S. Roselle Rd. (between Irving Pk. and Higgins Rds.) Schaumburg, proceeding to funeral mass at 10 a.m.

at Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg. Entombment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the funeral home. Born August 24, 1940 in Chicago, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family April 6, 2011in Des Plaines.

Charlie was proud to have worked for Roselle Lumber for 20 years after 35 years at Don Pizza in Glen Ellyn. He was a 4th degree member of the Schaumburg-Hoffman Knights of Columbus. Charlie was the adoring son of Angeline and the late Dominick; loving brother of Mario (Lorraine), the late Peter and Larry (Michelle dear uncle of Anne and Rose; fond great-uncle of Amanda, beloved nephew of Nick and Frank (Norma) and cousin to many. He will also be missed by his "best friend" "Barbie" In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in name to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. For information please call 847-891-2900 or to sign the virtual guestbook please visit www.michaelsfunerals.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BADER, CHRISTINE Christine Bader, age 76, Glenwood resident formerly of Historic Pullman neighborhood.

Fenger High School graduate. Secretary for United Insurance Company for over 30 years. Loving sister of Bessie Jane (late Warren) Broadfield and Richard (Elinor) Bader; dear aunt of Dawn, Mark, Robin and Kim Bader and Clint and Dana Broadfield; great aunt of seven. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home 530 W.

14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Chicago Heights on Friday April 8 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral services Saturday morning 10 a.m. Burial Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park. 708-481-9230. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CLYDE, GARY W. Gary W.

Clyde; beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Doherty; loving father of Christopher, CFD (Fiona) and Heather (Steven) Fischer; dear grandfather of Conor, Aidan, Madeleine and Aisling. Fond brother of the late Norman (Nancy); dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Sunday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at 7 p.m. Interment private.

in lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For info (847) 685-1002. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BURKUM, MERLIN E. Merlin E. Burkum, 86, of Grand Rapids, MI, former longtime resident of Elmhurst, IL, died on April 5, 2011; he is survived by his wife, Nordis and sons Keith and Kevin Burkum.

Mr. Burkum, an electrical engineer, worked for Commonwealth Edison. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLAKE-REAUME, MARGARET M. Margaret M. Blake-Reaume, nee Odegard, age 81, of Grayslake, formerly of Elmhurst, March 11, 2011, at home from leukemia.

Born in Chicago, daughter of the late Halgrim and Marie Odegard. Graduate of the North Park Academy, attended North Park College, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Further studies at Elmhurst College, Oxford and Univ. Birmingham, England in psychology and sociology of aging minds. While raising three children in Elmhurst, IL, she was active in church, school and scouts, Yorkfield PTA President, Elmhurst PTA Council President, and volunteered at a home.

Administrator of Community Welfare for Mentally Retarded Children, Elmhurst, 1964-68, Ray Graham Rehabilitation Center, Addison, 1968-71, Executive Director of the Oak Brook, IL Senior Center, 1971-76, Director of the Department of Senior Services City of Highland Park, 1976-96, retired in 1996. Senior Associate with the P.A.R. Group Paul A. Reaume Limited in 1998-03. Member and Chairman of the DuPage Co.

Special Education Advisory Council, Wheaton, 1965-71. Member of State Health Planning Council, Springfield, 1972-76. Trustee College of DuPage Foundation, Glen Ellyn, 1974-82. Member Advisory Board Lake Co. Health Department, Waukegan, 1978-86.

Member, President Lake Co. Human Services Council, Waukegan, 1979-90. Member, Vice President Advisory Board College of Lake 1990-97. Member State Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Council. Member Gerontological Society of America.

Action Chairman, Board of Directors, League of Women Voters, Highland Park, 1990-96. Recipient Award for Unique Achievement, IL Dept on Aging, 1996. Program Chairman, President, 1994-97 Heather Ridge Conservation Club, Docent Volo Bog State Natural Area, Volunteer, Board Member Liberty Prairie Conservancy five years, Lake Co. Conservation Alliance, and Sierra Club. Appeared in 2002 Who Women of America.

Loving wife of the late Paul A. Reaume. Also predeceased by son, James. Survived by brother Fred (Anita) Odegard; and children, Susan (Jerry) Shinn, and Cliff Blake; stepsons, Rodger (Lena) and Phil (Lisa) Reaume; nephew, Glen Odegard, and nieces, Donna (Hal) Hatcher, and Diane Odegard; grandchildren, Cate Lillig, and Andreas, Linnea and Annika Reaume, and Lucas and Jenna Reaume; and great-grandchildren, Amber Dockstader, James and Alexander Lillig. Private interment previously held at Lake Forest Cemetery.

Memorial on Saturday, April 9, at Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561Jones Point south of IL-120, west of US 45 in Grayslake, IL. 60030, 1-3 p.m. Short service at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Natural Resources Defense Council www.nrdc.org, Habitat for Humanity Lake County www.habitatlc.org/donate, Highland Park Senior Center http://www.cityhpil.com/, and American Red Cross for Japan http://www.redcross.org/. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BINVERSIE, PATRICIA Patricia "Pat" Binversie, nee Gobat, age 81of Wheeling.

Beloved wife of Leander "Lee" Binversie for 61years; loving mother of Linda (late Ronald) Neurauter, Chris (Barbara) Binversie, Philip (Amelita) Binversie, Susan (Raymond) Silvestri, Vicki Binversie and Carolyn (Richard) Pedzimaz; dear grandma of Kimberley, Megan (Justin), Brandon, Katie, Lydia, Angela (Adam), Dana (Jeff), Cicley, Ben, Daniel, David (Eva), Karla (Cory), Jasmine and the late Melissa; great-grandma of Jack, Mitch, Taylor and Ryan; fond sister of Mary Ann (late Ronald) Wallin, Gerald Gobat and the late Richard (Alma) Gobat; aunt of many. Funeral Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road) Wheeling for a 10 a.m.

mass at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org appreciated.

For Funeral info: 847.537.6600 or www.funerals.pro Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries EATON, MARYJO MaryJo Eaton, of Glen Ellyn, for 60 years. Wife of Stanley G. mother of Jeff (Jan), Jim (Gabriele) and Joe (Dorothy); grandmother of Rebecca (Chad) Montgomery, Brad, Erica Jill (Jason) Rackow and Lisa; sister of the late Marguarite Kroeplin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Monday, April 11, 4 to 8 p.m.

with memorial service at 7 p.m. at the Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Glen Ellyn. In lieu of flowers, contributions to CNS Home Health Hospice, 690 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188 appreciated. Funeral info: 630-469-0032.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DuBOIS, LOREN ARTHUR Loren Arthur DuBois, 82, of Chicago, and formerly of Ogden Dunes, IN, born and raised in Putnam, CT, died at home on April 3, 2011. Son of the late Joseph and Edna, nee Lavigne; brother of the late Joseph (Natalie); uncle of Richard; and loyal friend of many. Graduated Yale class of 1950; served in the United States Navy active duty from 1951to 1954 and Naval reserves from 1955 through the early 1970s, retiring with the rank of Commander; graduated Wharton School of Finance (University of Pennsylvania) with an MBA in 1955; employed by Marshall from 1955 until his retirement in 1988, after serving many years as Senior Vice President Operations. Arrangements are private. Memorial contributions in memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Drake Son Funeral Home 773-561-6874. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DRECZYNSKI, LILLYAN K. Lillyan K. Dreczynski, age 80, beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mother of Michele (Frank Messina) and the late Michael; dearest grandmother of Frank Joseph; dear sister of Christine, Helen, Matilda, Irene, Hildegard and the late John, Walter and George; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4 p.m.

to 8 p.m. with Funeral services Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Tohle Funeral Home, 4325 W. Lawrence Ave. at Lowell to St.

Edward Church Mass 10 a.m. Donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info 773-685-4400 or www.tohlefuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DENGLER, ROBERT J. Robert J.

Dengler, US Coast Guard Veteran, beloved husband of the late Mary Jean, nee Wolf; loving father of Susan (the late Marty) Lach, Mary (Francis) Fagan, Barbara (Byron Espinoza) Dengler, Robert (Cindy) Dengler and Virginia (Joe) Kusmisz; cherished grandfather of Shannon, Bridget, Erin, Lauren, Jean, Tracy, Robbie, Joe and Cassie; proud great grandfather of many; dear brother of Mary (the late Tom) Waibel, the late Leonard and Rosemary Dengler, Charles Dengler, Helen and Carl Bornes and Eugene (Emily) Dengler; fond uncle of many. Resting at Thompson Kuenster Funeral Home 5570 W. 95th Oak Lawn where services will be held Saturday at 12 noon. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 12 noon. 708-4250500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DAVIDSON, LEWIS Lewis Davidson, age 86, beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Karen (Richard) West; stepfather of Andrea (Gabriel) Kain, Lili (Joseph) Schwartz and Gary (kathy) Cohn; adored papa of Ashley, Danielle, Zachary Kain, Ilyssa, Bradley, Hallie Schwartz, Lauren, Emily, Carolyn and Adam Cohn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 208 S. La Salle St.

1500, Chicago, IL 606041109 or American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave. 2015, Chicago, IL 60602-3611. Service Friday, 10 a.m. at the Weinstein Funeral Home 111Skokie Wilmette.

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. For info 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries COFFEY, WINONA M. Winona M. Coffey, beloved wife of the late Frank D.

Coffey; loving father of Jeri Lynn (Thomas) Pierucci, Lorraine (the late John) Ryan, Frank D. (Victoria) Coffey and Diane (Louis) Mustari; cherished grandmother of Lori Ann Smith, Thomas Pierucci, Dr. John Ryan, Michael Ryan, Bill Pierucci, Steven Mustari, Christy Mustari, Frank W. Coffey and Mary Coffey; adoring great- grandmother of Lauren, Megan, Lauren, Zachary, Brady, Jacob, Brandon and Kaden; dear great-great- grandmother of Tristin. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Smile Train, www.smiletrain.org, is appreciated.

Visitation Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral service 12 p.m. at Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral Home, 10727 S.

Pulaski Road. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-783-7700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HENKER, ROSEMARY G. Rosemary G. Henker, beloved wife of the late Robert T.

Henker; loving mother of Jean (Henry) Matthiessen and Jacqueline (Paul) Leib; cherished grandmother of September, Henry, Jason and Jacob. Memorial Service Saturday, April 9, 2011at 10 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 501Valley Park Dr, Libertyville, IL. 708-562-0044 or vvww.northlakefuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GORANSON, LILLIAN EMMA Lillian Emma Goranson, 83, of Huntley died peacefully Sunday, April 3, 2011at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois in Woodstock. Private services were held and burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights, IL.

Lillian was born Jan. 9, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Knut and Edna Anderson. In 1951she married the love of her life Ernst Goranson. Ernst and Lillian would have celebrated 61years of marriage in July. She is survived by her loving husband, Ernst of Huntley, IL; her two daughters, Denise (Wally) Krasicki of Prospect Heights, IL, Gale (Mark) Leidolf of Lakemoor, IL.

She is also survived by her two granddaughters, Michelle and Nicole and by one sister, Elaine Schaffer. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Kristine and brother, Bernie. For information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GNOSKE, DALE W. Dale W. Gnoske, 99, of Des Plaines; beloved husband for 73 years of Adeline; dear father of Penelope (Robert) Cline; loving grandfather of Jessica (Steven) Sieghart and Pamela (David) Krueger; cherished great grandfather of Ariana, Samantha, Erica, Daniel and Julianna.

Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service 11a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. 847-965-2500.

FLOROS, LILLIAN E. Lillian E. "Lil" Floros, beloved wife of Leo Floros; loving mother of Carol (Carol Koszola) Floros and Dr. Nancy (Greg) Rajanen; cherished grandmother of Adam and Krista Rajanen. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m.

at Friedrichs Funeral Home 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Lying in State Monday 10 a.m. until services 11 a.m.

at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S. Wille Mt. Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St.

Mark Lutheran Church or American Diabetes Association. Funeral info 847-255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FEATHERSTON, COL. HOWARD Col. USA Ret. Howard H.

Featherston, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away early, Tuesday April 5, 2011at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 71years, Wealthia K. Featherston; daughter, Ellen Featherston; grandchildren, Jessica K. Sanderson, and Amanda M. Fejes; great-grandchildren, Jeffory J.

Fejes, Brittany E. Jones, Elijeh W. Jones and Gage N. Jones of Noblesville, IN. Additional survivors are his nephew, Norman E.

Featherston; cousin Beatrice Hansen. A silver-star recipient, Colonel Featherston spent 30 years in the U.S. Army and retired with honors at Ft. Sheridan, Ill. The following 12 years, he served as the budget director for Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL, and upon retirement moved back to his home state of Indiana to enjoy time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Howard was also a member of Second Presbyterian Church, where he and his wife were very active. Visitation will be Sunday, April 10, 2011from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers- Castleton Chapel 9900 Allisonville with funeral services Monday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N.

Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46260. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOLLINS, JAMES N. James N. Kollins, age 90, WWII Army Veteran; beloved husband of Alexandria, nee Siomos; devoted father of Aphrodite de Quero, Thomas (Elizabeth), Donna (Ted) Spanos and James Jr. (Misako); loving grandfather of Thalassa (Dimitrios) Dalaveras, Christina and Anna de Quero, Stephanie (Chit) Saengdarapheth, Nicole, Kleon and Kaylee Kollins; and great-grandfather of Katelyn, Rafael and Carter; dearest brother of Georgia (the late Panos) Pichinos and the late Thomas and Stavroula; dear brother-in-law of Angeline (the late Alton) Perry, the late George, Mary, Nick; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and many other relatives here and in Greece; best friend and companion to Sammie.

Visitation Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Chicago. Relatives and friends will meet Saturday morning at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, Westchester, IL for 8:30 a.m. funeral service.

Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISH- OS FUNERAL DIRIECTOR, LTD. 773745-1333. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JUREK, MARIA S.

Maria S. Jurek, passed away at the age of 58 on March 31, after a long illness. Devoted daughter of Joseph and Stefania (deceased 2010); dear sister of Joseph; proud and loving aunt of Joey (Kim) and Nicole. Special thanks to dear friend Jack Nodzenski for your loving care. Maria was an Honors Graduate of Northeastern University, a former political activist and volunteer with senior citizen groups.

Maria will be remembered for her passion for knowledge and love of life. Entombment April 9, 12:30 p.m. at Maryhill Cemetery, Our Lady of the Rose Garden Mausoleum, 8600 N. Milwaukee Niles, IL. Memorial Mass Saturday, April 16, 4 p.m.

at St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3636 W. George Chicago IL. Arrangements by Skaja Funeral 7812 N. Milwaukee, Niles, IL.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JANIAK, KENNETH A. Kenneth A. Janiak; loving husband of Joann, nee Stipp; cherished father of Reanna Szeszol and father-in-law of Larry Szeszol; caring and devoted papa of Christopher, Eric and Zachary and great-papa of Hannah. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Tinley Park, IL, to St.

Elizabeth Seton Church for 10 a.m. Mass, Cremation Private. Please Omit Flowers, 708-614-9900 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JACOBSON, SHERWIN Sherwin Jacobson. Beloved husband of Roselle, nee Kraft Devoted father of Lorie (Mark) Isaacs and Mark (Deanna) Jacobson; proud grandfather of Jennifer, Lindsey, Joshua, Brandon, Ari and Rebecca. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Service Friday 11a.m. at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Waldheim. Memorials in his memory can be made to Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries INGRAM, JAMES W.

James W. Ingram, age 87, of Wheaton, IL, was born on Sept. 3, 1923, in Wyoming, IL to Walter and Nellie Ingram. He worked for Kraft Foods for over 40 years. James was the beloved husband of Diane, nee Larsen; loving father of Vicki (Tom) Moore; cherished grandfather of Dante (Mary Marubio) Ingram-Moore; dear great-grandfather of Vincent; fond brother-in-law of Barbara (James) DeBoer; dear brother of the late Myrtle (the late Clarence) Oswald and the late Marie (the late Matthew) Klobuchar.

Memorial Service Saturday, 11a.m., in the chapel of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Wheaton. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. or the charity of choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home Info: 630-941-5860. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OBITUARIES On April 8, 1513, explorer Juan Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain. In 1950 ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky died in London; he was 60. In 1970 the Senate rejected President Richard nomination of G. Harold Carswell to the U.S.

Supreme Court. In 1973 Pablo Picasso, perhaps the most important artist of the modern era, died at his home near Mougins, France; he was 91. In 1974 Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe record. The homer was off pitcher Al Downing. In 1975 Frank Robinson, Major League first black manager, got off to a winning start as his team, the Cleveland Indians, defeated the New York Yankees, 5-3.

In 1981 Gen. Omar Bradley died in New York; he was 88. In 1985 the Indian government filed a lawsuit against Union Carbide in the wake of the chemical leak at Bhopal that claimed more than 3,000 lives. In 1988 televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was defrocked as a minister of the Assemblies of God after he rejected an order from the national leaders to stop preaching for a year. In 1990 Ryan White, the teenage AIDS patient whose battle for acceptance gained national attention, died in Indianapolis; he was 18.

Also in 1990 the cult-favorite television series premiered on ABC. In 1992 tennis great Arthur Ashe announced at a New York news conference that he had AIDS, saying he was forced to go public because a newspaper had inquired about his health. (Ashe died in February 1993 of AIDS- related pneumonia at age 49.) In 1993 the U.N. General Assembly admitted the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia as its 181st member. In 1994 Kurt Cobain, singer and guitarist for the influential rock band Nirvana, was found dead in Seattle of a self-inflicted gunshot wound; he was 27.

In 1995 former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, in an interview, called Vietnam War policy In 1997 the Vatican named Archbishop Francis George of Portland, to head the Archdiocese of Chicago, succeeding the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. (He became the first Chicago native to head the archdiocese, which encompasses Cook and Lake counties.) In 1998 the major ciga- rette makers withdrew support for a historic tobacco settlement, saying Congress had twisted their offer to help cut teen smoking into aharsh attack on their industry and sharp tax increases for American smokers. In 2000 the Central Intelligence Agency confirmed that personnel action had been taken after the mistaken bombing of the Chinese Embassy during the NATO war against Yugoslavia; one employee reportedly was fired. In 2002 Arthur Andersen said it would lay off more than a quarter of its U.S. workforce.

In 2003 Ed McCaskey, the former singer who married George daughter and went on to become Chicago Bears chairman, died in Des Plaines; he was 83. In 2004 national security adviser Condoleezza Rice told the Sept. 11commission was no silver that could have prevented the 2001terrorist attacks. Also in 2004 Fred Olivi, who co-piloted the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, died in Lemont, he was 82. In 2008 American Airlines grounded all 300 of its MD-80 jetliners amid safety concerns about wiring bundles; the carrier ended up canceling more than 3,000 flights over the next four days.

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