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123456 TRIBUNE 13 LUKA, ANN T. Ann T.Luka, nee Mellin beloved wife ofthe late Elmer; loving mother of William; dear grandmother of William Jr. (Kristen); fond sister of Nora Jutzie, Frank Mellin and Harriet Daniel; loving aunt of Jackie (Bob) and Randy, Cindy and Jerry; great-aunt of Jamie and cousin of Christine, Mary, John andGeorge. Funeral Services private. Donations to Catholic Charities would be appreciated.

For information, Kolbus Funeral Home, 773-774-3232 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries LOPEZ, ROBERT Robert Lopez, 77 years, WWII Veteran, beloved husband of Frances loving father of Theresa, Robert Vincent, Michael Jason and stepson, Frank Phillip; cherished grandfather of Isabella; fond brother of Dolores and Angie; caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Fraternal Order ofPolice Lodge Interment Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL atnoon. Cremation Society of Illinois an- dling arrangements. 630-627-4500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LEE, BONNIE M. Bonnie M. Lee, nee McCray January 25. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Lee; loving mother of James (Melanie) and William (Sue) Lee; dear grandmother of Jason, Ari, and Nathan; sister of James H.

(Beverly) McCray and Mae J. McCray; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Donnellan FuneralHome 10525 S. Western Ave.

Lying in state Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m., time of service at Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd Street. IntermentGreenfield Cemetery, LaMoille, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Union Church. 773-238-0051.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries LEAHY, SOPHIE T. Sophie T. Leahy, nee Ramanciauskas of Mayslake Village, Oak Brook, IL. Formerly of The Town of Lake Community. At rest January 28, 2003.

Beloved wife of the late John; loving daughter of the late Anton and Sophie Raman- ciauskas; dear sister of the late Tony Raymond; fond stepmother of Doris Ann Leahy; and cousin of Vyto Dukanauskas. Visitation Thursday at Mayslake Village (Our Ladie Chapel), 1801 35th Oak Brook, IL, from 9 to 10 a.m., to be followed with a mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Information Gerald F.

Daimid, funeral director, 773-523-0440 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAUER, MARION T. Marion T. Lauer, nee Corcoran, age 85, devoted wife of the late Harry cherished mother of Nancy K. Carlino, Maureen (Kenneth) Boor, Richard Patricia K. Bertsche andthe late Thomas fond grandmother of Matthew and Ann Boor.

Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from the Smith-Corcoran FuneralHome, 6150 N. Cicero to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the CatholicCharities, Attn. Fr. Wayne Watts, 126 N. Des Chicago, IL 60661 or the Assembly Park, 1607 Pottawatomi Delavan, WI 53115 in memory of Marion would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LANGE, EVELYN Evelyn Lange, nee Udell 89, died Monday, at Renaissance Village in Fort Wayne, IN.

Born in Chicago, IL she was a homemaker in Winnetka, IL. Beloved wife of the late Harry loving mother of two daughters, Adrienne Baach (Richard) of Fort Wayne and Madeleine L. Fern (Leon) of Northbrook, IL and son Scott of Cincinnatti, OH; devoted grandmother of Michael L. Baach (Suzanne) of Carmel, Gregory H. Fern (Megan) of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Wendy L.

Burkett (Scott) of Suwanee, GA, Lauren S. Fern (Matthew Scheal) of Seaside, CA and Stephen H. Lange of Cincinnatti, OH; five great- grandchildren. Memorial services will beheld in Winnetka, IL at a later date. Arrangements by D.O.

McComb and Sons CovingtonKnolls Funeral Home 8325 Covington Rd. Memorials to Renaissance Village, 6050 S. 800 E-92Fort Wayne, IL 46804 or donor choice. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MEGGIORINI, DOMINIC Dominic Meggiorini, 72, formerly of Highwood, dear brother of Joseph (Hilda); fond uncle of Catherine (Donald) Dabisch and Karen (Charles) Najjoum; great-uncle of Andrew andSara Dabisch and Lindsay Najjoum. Funeral Friday, Jan.

31, 10:30 a.m.from Drake Son Funeral Home 5303 N. Western Chicago, to St. Hilary Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment private.

Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. 773-561-6874 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries McDONAGH HARRY F. Harry F. McDonagh age86, graduate Mt. Carmel 1933, Univ.

of Notre Dame 1939, Lt. U.S.N. Pilot WWII, beloved husband of Jeanne, nee Flanagan; loving father of Harry F. III, Peter J. and Maureen McDonagh; dear brother of the late Bernadette M.

(the late John Ryan. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from nnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie at Old Orchard Skokie to SS. Faith Hope and Charity Church, 191 Linden Winnetka.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private, Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to, Regina Dominican High School, 701 Locust Wilmette, IL 60091-2217. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McCANN, EILEEN D. Eileen D.

McCann, nee Ziolkowski, age 93, of Clarendon Hills, beloved wife of the late Robert loving mother of James (Karen) and Thomas (Kathleen) McCann; devoted grandmother of Robert and Amy McCann and Emmett, Mona, Peter and Conor McCann. Visitation Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, 64 Norfolk, Clarendon Hills. Private Interment St.

Mary Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-383-3191. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MATELSKI, STEPHEN J. Stephen J. Matelski, age 90, Mortgage Broker, passed away January 26, 2003.

Beloved husband of the late Stephanie, nee Solarz; dear dad of the late Roger S. (Judith C. Mazur); loving grandfather of Shari; brother of thelate Marion and Matthew (the late Dorothy); brother-in-law of Stephanie Rapski; dear friend of Lisa (Enrique) Lopez; caretaker Wladyslawa Pal- yga; fond uncle of Christine and Danielle Petritis, Colette Matelski, Dennis Rapski, David Petritis and Gregory Matelski. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m.from The Modell Funeral Home 5725 S. Pulaski Rd.

to St. Turibius Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.Entomb- ment Garden Mausoleum ResurrectionCeme- tery. Member of the Catholic Circle ofChicago, Past Director of The Southwest Realty Board, Knights of Columbus, and many other organizations. Visitation, Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday 3 to 9 p.m.

For info 773-767-4730 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARKLE, ANNE M. Anne M. Markle, age 84, of Chicago. Wife of the late Sydney Markle; mother of William D. and the late Robert Markle; grandmother of Brenna and Rachel Markle.

Visitation Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., service 7 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Skokie. Funeral Mass Thursday, 11 a.m. at St.

Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Oak Lawn. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARKIEWICZ, MARILYN Marilyn Markiewicz, age 59, of Berwyn, formerly of Cicero, beloved wife of Vincent; loving mother of Michael (Jennifer); cherished daughter of Margaret Iwan; fond sister of Leonard (Betty) and Richard (Clare).

Resting at picki Heritage FuneralHome 3117 South Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn. Visitation Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:45 a.m. prayers to St.

Leonard Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection. Masses preferred. 708-788-7775.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MALSTROM, DIANE Diane Malstrom, nee Young age 42, at rest Jan. 26, beloved wife of James; loving mother of Michael, Meghan, Matt and the late Mackenzie Malstrom; dear daughter of Robert and Gladys Young and daughter-in-law of Allen and Dee Malstrom; fond sister of Bert (Jennifer) and Rita Young, Teri (Kendell) Empey and Adam (Julie) Young and sister-in-law of Mary Jane (Mark) Taylor. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. MeyersRd.

(3 blocks S. of Roosevelt Lombard. Funeral Services Friday 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1320 Ridgeland Road, Naperville, Interment Bronswood Cemetery. Memorials to the Make-a-WishFounda- tion are appreciated.

630-932-1500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PEKAREK, NORBERT Z. Norbert Z. Pekarek, PhD, age 76, Berwyn, WWII Veteran U.S. Navy, retired from Chicago Post Office, son of the late Anton and Josephine; brother of Martha Houdek and Yarmil (Camille) Pekarek; stepbrother of Arthur Patek and the late Elsie Bocek and Olga Kunkel; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Service Friday, Jan.

31, 10 a.m. at Svec Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak Berwyn. Cremation private. In lieu of flowersmemorials to charity of your choice appreciated.

Visitation Thursday 3 until 9 p.m. 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries PATECKAS, JOHN A. John A. Pateckas, loving father of Linda (Chris) Sliwa; stepfather of Nancy (Bill) Dickinsonand David (Dawn) Galea; proud grandfather of Jillian; dear brother of the late Alphonse.

Member of L.K.M. and A.I.D.O. Chorus. Private Funeral Services are to be held at Lithuanian National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

708-598-5880. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CONNOR, LEONA R. Leona R. Connor, nee Arnold, age 81, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Robert (Sue), Ronald (Mary Jo), Patrick (Trudy), Sharon Connor and Nancy (Arthur) Martinez; loving grandmother of 13; and great- grandmother of 16; fond sister of Edward Arnold. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m.

at Williams-Kampp FuneralHome, 430 E. Roosevelt Wheaton (1 blk. E. of Naperville Road). Interment private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Funeral info 630-668-0016 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NOVAK, GEORGE A. George A. Novak, age 72, Jan. 27, 2003, beloved husband of the late Alekandra Sandy nee Klimuk; loving father of James R. (Lidia), Timothy W.

(Debbi), Patricia Reilly and Carol H. Novak (Rita Viager); proud grandpa of Dennis, Kaitlin, Nolan, Amber and Destinee; fond brother of Richard (Marion); devoted uncle of Susan (Frank) and Pamela (Gary) Smith; cherishedgreat-un- cle of six; loving cousin of Dorothy Mae (Robert) Schaffer. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Wheaton (1 blk of Naperville Rd.) Funeral Saturday 11 a.m.

at the funeral home. Interment private. 630-668-0016. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MUCHA, JAN Jan Mucha, age 81, of Schaumburg, formerlyo Detroit MI. Beloved husband of father of Daniela (James) Connor; dear grandfather of Katie, Margie and Michael Connor; fond brother of WladjaSuliga, Kaczek Mucha, Danka Moderska and Lutek Mucha.

Funeral Friday January 31, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from Ryan-Parke FuneralHome, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks S. of Touhy), ParkRidge to St.

Paul of the Cross Church Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to VITAS Hospice or Spina Bifida appreciated. Info 847-823-1171or www.ryan-parke.com MINARIK, HELEN A.

Helen A. Minarik, beloved wife of thelate George Minarik; loving mother of Linda and Dennis; fond grandmother of Suzanne and Sherill. Graveside services Thursday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, 9851 W.

Irving Park Schiller Park. Arrangements entrusted to Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home Crematorium, Franklin Park. Forinforma- tion call 847-678-1950 www.sax-tiedemann.com MEYER, WERNER H. Werner H. Meyer, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan.

25. Loving husband of Barbara; devoted brother of Herman, Walter and Herbert; cherished father of Anthony, Elisa, Barbara Ann, Cecilia and Mary Lou; a fun-loving grandfather of six, and very active in the Catholic faith. Werner (Grampa) was loved by all. Visitation Thursday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m.

to 11:45 a.m.at Alvarez Funeral Directors, 2 500 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago. Memorial Mass will follow at noon, 12 p.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, located at 2451 N.

Lamon. In lieu flowers, the family requests donations to be made to your Church soup kitchen. Forinfo: 773-278-8888 (Alvarez Funeral Directors). Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAMUEL, DANA L. Dana L.

Samuel, 32, loving son of Lana and Robert Samuel; dear brother of Dawn (Donald) Provo, David Jack, Robert (Katherine) Samuel, Russell (Carina) Samuel and Mary (Martin) Castro; uncle of 13. Visitation Thursday, Jan.30 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home 304 N. Main Wheaton. Funeral Friday 11 a.m.

at First Baptist Church of Wheaton, 1310 N. Main Street. Interment RidgewoodCeme- tery in Des Plaines. Info and guest book at www.legacy.com or at 630-668-0027 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries SAMEC, IRWIN JOHN Irwin J. Samec, 54, suddenly of Alexandria formerly of Lyons, IL.

Dear son of Irwin and the late Sonia nee Lawnicki; loving brother of David Samec; also survived by several fond cousins. Mr. Samec was a environmental consultant for Perot Systems. Memorial visitation Thursday3 p.m. until time of Service at 7 p.m.

at the ur- atko FuneralHome 2500 S. Des Plaines Ave. North In lieu of flowers expression of sympathy in his memory may be made to charity of the donors choice. Funeral info 708-447-2500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SALAMONE, DIANE M.

Diane M. Salamone, 75, January 21, 2003 in Oakton, VA, loving daughter of Harry and Eleanor Fahrner; wife of Joe; mother of Mark. Memorial to be held at St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs, IL on Saturday, February 1, at 11:15 a.m.Small reception immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Association are welcome.

1-800-272-3900. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SABIN, JEANETTE J. Jeanette J. Sabin, age 67, of Des of George Sabin D.D.S.; loving mother of Juli; fond sister of Louise Hatter of Pennsylvania. Services and interment private.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROTHING FRANK J. Frank J. Rothing 78, died Sunday, WWII Veteran, served with the U.S. Air Force, alumni and huge football fan of the University of Notre Dame, beloved husbandof Carita C. Kiki Rothing, nee Corbett; loving father of FrankJr.

Bud (Patty), Rex, Peter (Tanya), Jim, Dick, Joe (Colleen), Tom Rothing and Carita (Bernie) Adams; devoted grandfather of Christopher, Katie, Querin, Tyrell, Carita, Tell, Jake, Ryan, Matt, Maureen, JR, Ben and Lorraine; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. VisitationWednes- day 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie at Old Orchard Skokie, to St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th and Linden, Wilmette.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of choice. Funeral info, 847-675-1990 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSS, MARTIN J. Martin J.

Ross, of Inverness, IL, beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Jennifer Robin, Richard and Paul Ross; adored grandfather of Matthew Robin, Philip and Abigail Ross; dear brother of Norman (Ruth) Rosenfeld, Ervin (Shirley) Ross and Sarah (Irv) Richter. Memorial service Thursday 3 p.m. at The Goldman Funeral Group, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd).

In lieuof flowers, contributions to the Barr-Harris Childrens Grief Center, Institute for Psychoanalysis, 122 S. Michigan 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603. Info: 847-478-1600. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSE, ANGELINE T. Angeline T.

Rose, nee Bishop age 64, wife of the late Anthony loving mother of August J. (Ruth) Rose and the late Baby Thomas Rose; proud grandmother of Thomas, Ronald and April Rose; devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Anna, nee Babulic; dear sister of Mary Ann (late Russel) Rose and Joseph Bishop; cherished aunt of Catherine Rose, Martin (Melissa) Rose, Robert Rose and Jo-Marie Rose; deeply loved and especially close great-aunt of Christine, Michelle, Kimberly and Michael Kolnik, as well as Lauren, Morganand Madelyn Rose; dear niece of the late Alojzia (late George) Molchan and the late Celestin (Rosie) Babulic. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from The Brady-Gill FuneralHome 2929 W. 87th Evergreen Park, to St.

Nicholas of Tolentine Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m.

Member of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and past President ofWil-Sherwin Club. Alumnus of St. Nicholas School and Maria High School. Angeline was a lifelong resident of Marquette Park. Retired from Martin Senour- Sherwin Williams Paints after 45 years.

708-636-2600 or www.bradygill.com RIOS, MARIA Maria Tootsie Rios, nee Lanzarin beloved wife of Rafael Rios loving mother of Rafael Rios III; dear sister of Rosie Masa, Margie Aguilar, Gloria Lanzarin, JennyLanzarin and the late Anita Chavez, the late Alvina Ayola and late John Lanzarin; fond daughter-in-law of Rafael and Elena Rios; sister-in-law of Nereida (Rafael) Colon, Elizabeth Rios and Norma (Wo) Romanowski; dearest aunt and grand-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from Casey-Laskowski Sons FuneralHome 4540-50 W. Diversey Ave. to St.

Aloysius Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m.

Ten year employee of the city of Chicago, Department of Sewers, Member of Local 1092 for eightyears and Member of 130 for two years. 773-777-6300 RADOSTITS, FRANCES M. Frances M. Radostits, nee Houlihan age 78, beloved wife of Frank loving mother of Arlene M. (Thomas) Cohan and Frank D.

(Jane); proud grandmother of Timothy, Michele, Kate and Frank dear sister of Agnes Weigandand Clara Kirn; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:45 a.m. from nny Gabler Director, 3600 W. 95th Evergreen Park, to Most Holy Redeemer Church. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Entombment St. Mary Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 9 p.m. Member of Most Holy Redeemer Altar Rosary Society and member of Jolly Burgenlander Society.

Info, 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500. PELLERITO, MARY LOUISE BENNETT Mary Louise Bennett Pellerito, nee Scordato died January 25, in San Diego, CA, belovedwife of the late Sam Pellerito and the late Kemp Bennett; cherished mother of Angelo (Mary Ann) Pellerito of San Diego, Phyllis (George) Jacobek of Mokena, Sal (Susan) Pellerito of San Diego and the late Lucille (Ken) Pukala; beloved grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Formerly of Chicago, IL. Funeral arrangements pending at the nwood Memorial Park 619-264-3131, San Diego. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SWERDLOW, SYLVIA Sylvia Swerdlow, nee Kasner, a ge 84, passed away Sunday, Jan.26, 2003, from complicationsof Alzheimer Disease, loving wife of David; devoted mother ofMichael, Fred, Jane and Robert; adoring grandmother of Richard, Amy, Nicholas, Carter, Todd, Laura, Syrus, Zach, Annie and Jenna and caring great- grandmother of Alexander, Andrew andAlli- son. She will be missed by all who knewher. Interment will be held in Long Island, NY. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries STROMDAHL, HULDA L. Hulda L.

Stromdahl, age 86, formerly of Barrington, IL, Sister Bay, WI, passed away Jan. 24, 2003, born Dec. 23, 1916 in Jamestown, NY. Former Secretary of the Scand Auxillary in Sister Bay, WI. Retired Registered Nurse.

Survived by two children, David Stromdahl of Harvard, IL, Jean (Todd) Kemnitz of Gurnee, IL; two grandchildren, Grant Gosizk, Gregg Gosizk; one sister, Anna Bjork of Frewsburg, NY; and one brother, Walter (Jean) Beckdahl. Preceded in death by her loving husband Bernard G. Stromdahl. Memorial Jan. 30, 2003, 3 p.m., at arsh Funeral Home 305 Cemetery Gurnee, IL.

Pastor Jeff Marion from Joy Lutheran willbe officiating. Burial wil be private, Little Sister Cemetery. 847-336-0127 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SR. M. FRANCELLE RAKOWSKI Sr.

M. Francelle (Cecelia) Rakowski, S.C.C., age 64, entered eternal life, Jan. 21, 2003. Loving daughter of Frank and Marcella, nee Dobrowolski, Rakowski; dear sister of Connie (Robert) Koziol; fond aunt of Nadine (Ken) Kleinfelter, Natalie (Brian)Krutz, Robert Koziol and Donna (Lorin) Michael; great-aunt of Brianna, Lucas Kratz and Zachary, Paige Michael. Memorials maybe made to Sisters of Christian Charity, 2221Elm- wood Wilmette, IL 60091.

Info: Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 847-675-1990 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SPECHT, RODNEY Rodney Specht, beloved son of Shirley and the late Howard; loving brother of Richard, Ronald (Virginia), Randy (Sheila), Reid (Mary Lynn) Specht, Renee (Pat) Normoyle, Raymond (Allison), Roger Specht and Richelle (Jose) Pruneda; dearest uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 31, 2 p.m. until time of service 8 p.m. at The McKenzie Funeral Home 15618 S. Cicero Oak Forest.

Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Southwest CommunityServices, 6775 Prosperi Tinley Park, IL 60477 appreciated. 708-687-2990 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMOLINSKI, MARIAN B. Marian B.Smolinski, nee Wilczak, belov wife of the late Joseph beloved mother of Geraldine (Robert) Zirzow and Patricia A. (Nicholas) Ponce; dear grandmother of Debbie, Judy (Ziggy) Sawicki and Nicholas J.

(Cheryl); and a great-grandmother of Becky and Nicholas J. Member of the Daughters of Isabel. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m.from Zarzycki Manor Chap 5088 S. Archer corner of Keeler, to Our Lady of Snows Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-767-2166. SEIPLE, WILLIAM D. William D. Seiple, age 77, of Naperville, formerly of Rochelle, IL, WWII U.S.

Navy Vet, loving husband of Marthalene, nee father of Stephen (Sally), WilliamD. Jr. (Nancy), Orville Lee and Krista (Joe) Kelch; adored grandfather of Ryan, Ashley, Kayla, Riley and the late Lara Kelch; devoted son of the late Lee and Lila Seiple; dear brother of Lauretta Hetland and LouRene Maveus. Retired from LaSalle National Bank of Chicago. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m.

at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St. Naperville, IL. Funeral Services Friday 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

Interment Naperville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to The American Cancer Society, DuPage Area Office, 999 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 orSt. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S.

Madison Burr Ridge, IL 60521 or Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3135 Old Jacksonville Springfield, IL 62704. For info 630-355-0213 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAULINSKI, FRANCES M. Frances M. Saulinski, 85, died Jan. 27, 2003 after a short illness.

Wife of the late Frank Sau- linski; devoted mother of Jerome(Maryann) and Richard (Carolyn); dear sister of Jean(late John) Lis, Walter (Florence) Wietecha and the late Edward Wietecha; sister-in-law to Rudolph (Ann) Saulinski and the late Angeline (Stanley) Ulanovich; loved and was loved by her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from Zarzy i Manor 5088 S. Archer corner of Keeler, to the Church of St.

Pancratius. Mass 10:30 a.m. IntermentResurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 9 p.m.

773-767-2166 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAROTT, JEANETTE Jeanette Sarott, nee Libitsky, beloved wife of the late Herman; dear mother of Joseph (the late Mildred) Sarott; devoted grandmother of Scott (Barbara) Sarott and Susan (David) Friel; proud great-grandmother of Katie Sarott, Michelle, Jaclyn, Corey and Diana Friel; fond sister of the late Ida Schreffler, Morris Libitsky, Jack Libitsky, Ben Libitsky and Ben Libit. Graveside services Thursday 11 a.m. at the Brusilover Cemetery Waldheim (Gate at 1700 S. Harlem), Forest Park. Info, Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com SARBARNECK, STANLEY R.

Stanley R. Sarbarneck, age 89, Retired Director of Physical Education Section of the Chicago Police Departmentand Retired Chief of Police of BridgeviewPolice Dept. Beloved husband of the lateCatherine, nee father ofJuanita (Joseph) grandfather of Wendy and Janice; fond brother of many sisters and brothers; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; and a cherished friend of many in law enforcement. Member of F.O.P., Past President of the Police BenevolentAssociation, Illinois Police Association, St. Jude League and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

The Chicago Police Gym located in Homan Square was dedicated and named in his honor. Funeral Friday 9:45 a.m. from Zarzycki Manor 5088 S.Archer corner of Keeler, to St. Paul Church, 2127 W. 22nd Place.

Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowersdona- tions can be made to American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL60604. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m.

773-767-2166. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZVONEK See Barbara A. Band notice. ZIELINSKI, FERDINAND S. Ferdinand S.

Zielinski, age 89, beloved husband of Lillian nee Szymanski; loving father Elaine (Gene) Oddo; loving grandfather of Michele Oddo, Christine (Mark) Middendorf and Daniele (David) Anderson; great-grandfather Michael, Matthew, Catheryn and Rachel. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from erland hapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge, to Divine Savior Church. Mass 9:30 a.m.

Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WRISLEY, ANNE M. Anne M.Wrisley, nee Breen, 66, ofNiles.

Retired elementary school teacher years at John Barry School in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Allen B. Wrisley; loving mother of David (Tracy) Wrisley and Jennifer (Arthur) Kelly; proud grandmother of Daniel, Timothy and Audrey; fond sister of John Breen; dear aunt of Dan and T.J. Breen; Anne will also be missed by her precious dog, Jake. Visitation Thursday from 3 until 9 p.m.

at The M.J. Suerth FuneralHome, 6754 N. Northwest Chicago. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment MontroseCemetery. For information 773-631-1240or 847-823-6540. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WILANDER, JOAN L. Joan L. Wilander, nee Davis, age 71, of Naperville, formerly of Brooklyn, New York and Boonton Township, New Jersey, loving wife Robert Bob beloved mother of Susan (Michael) McDermott, Robin (Andrew) Wodzisz, Cindy (Kevin) Ebel and Steven (JoAnn); adored grandmother of Danny, Steve, Meghan, Shannon, Chris, Jamie, Matthew, Jack and Ben; dear step grandmother of Angie (John) Wojcikand Toni Ruble; fond step great-grandmother Sophia and Elizabeth; devoted daughter of the late James and Lillian Davis.

Visitation Friday 5 o9p.m. at Friedrich-Jones FuneralHome, 44 S. Mill St. Naperville, IL. Funeral Services Saturday 10:30 a.m.

at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Scleroderma Foundation, ChicagoChap- ter, 330 S.

Wells Chicago, IL 60606 would be appreciated. For info 630-355-0213 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WEIDACHER, MARLENE H. Marlene H.Weidacher, nee Bernstein ofLom- bard, formerly of Hillside, loving mothero Steve (Gerri); dear grandmother of Shara, Stevie, Caley, Marissa, Joe and Jenna.Visita- tion Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. corner Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Visitation continues on Thursday from 10 a.m.

until time Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Hillside.Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Info tollfree 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WALLAND, SYLVIA C. Sylvia C.

Walland, loving daughter of the late Emerich and Josephine Walland; fond sister the late Herta (late Joseph) Kissel; dear friend of Anthony J. Reda, Gertrude Trudy Pickell and Margaret Kissel. Visitation Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services 11 a.m.at the Salerno Chapel, Frank Reda andSon i rectors 1857 N. Harlem Ave.

Interment St. Adabert Cemetery. Please omitflowers, 773-889-1700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TRAKAS, EFFIE Effie Trakas, age 82, beloved daughter of the late George and Diamondo Trakas; loving sister of the late Bessie (late George) Parhas, late Loretta (late James) Fallon and the late Katherine (Gus) Cavaligos; cherished aunt of Michael (Sandy) Fallon and Diane Fallon, who she helped raise after her sister Loretta and brother-in-law James Fallon passed away. Also she is dear aunt to Donna (Gregory) Will, Chris Par- has, George (Teresa) Cavaligos andNick (Joanne) Cavaligos; special godmother of Sylvia (George) Kappas and Diane Madjid.

Former first female freight claims manager for Illinois Central Railroad. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m.from Hills Funeral HomeLtd. 10201 S. (8000W) Palos Hills, to S.S. Constantine Helen Greek Orthodox Church, service 10 a.m.

Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials in her name to Koraes School appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. May her memory be eternal. Info: 708-598-5880 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TOURNEAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY Michael Anthony Tournear, beloved son Anna (Roy) Gillen and Junior (Lois) Tournear; dear brother of Harold, Tina, Earl, Cindy, Suzanne, Colleen and Kevin; loving uncle many.

Memorial visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Pk. 773-777-3944 www.gibbonsfuneralhomes.net Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TALIANI, ALBERT S. Albert S.

Taliani, belovedhusband of Ann loving father of Sandra (Jerome) Rasnak, Cindy Stone and Linda (Brett) Neubert; dear grandfather of Samantha and Madeline. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m.at The Elliston Funeral Home First and Grant Hinsdale. Friends will meet Friday at Ascension of Our Lord Church, 1 So. 314 Summit Terrace, for 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass.Memorials appreciated to Childrens Memorial Hospital, 2300 Childrens Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614.

Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 630-323-0275. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SZAFRANIEC, JOHN John Szafraniec, loving companion of the late Adeline Blazejak; dearest father of Linda Lou Aldridge(the late Fred), John Shafer, Michael (Eileen) Szafraniec andJacqueline (Keturoskey); fond grandfather of BrianJohn Aldridge, Zane, Luke, Cole and Reid Szafraniec; dear brother of Joe (Rose) Shafer and Helen (John) Giordano; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of American Legion Post Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. at the F.J.

Sikorski Funeral Home, 3630 W. George St. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from the chapel to Transfiguration Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment St.

Adalbert Cemetery. For info 773-772-6630. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Watch for more information. Cemetery Mausoleum 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 tel 847-824-4145 RIDGEWOOD Funeral Cremation Services COMINGSOON The doors to the northern Chicago newest Funeral Chapel andMausoleum will be opening in February 2003 and will offer families unparalleled facilities and service. OBITUARIES Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Robert Rockwell, the actor best remembered as the shy biology teacher Mr.

Boynton in the popular television comedy Miss has died. He was 82. Mr. Rockwell died Saturdayof cancer at his home in Malibu. A CBS television show that originated on radio, Miss starred Eve Arden as Constance Brooks, a wisecracking English teacher at Madison High.

Philip Boynton was the potential husband Brooks was always trying to snag but could never quite get, at least not in the series. The show ran on CBS television from 1952 to 1956 and in syndication for decades after. Miss was the high point of Mr. acting career. He was so identified with the Boynton role that he saidyears later that it initially hampered his getting more dramatic roles.

Still, Mr. Rockwell, who was born in Chicago, found steady work in television in more than 350 shows over 50 years. He was a frequent guest or had recurring roles on numerous programs, including Loretta Young of Our and Hills In the late 1950s, he starred in the Western series Man From as a frontier insurance investigator; the show lasted one season. He appeared opposite Jose Ferrer in the Broadway production of de in 1946 and opposite Ginger Rogers in More Perfect in the 1960s in San Diego. Mr.

Rockwell began his movie career with Republic Pictures as a contract player. He acted in more than 30 movies, including the science-fiction classic of the Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth; two daughters and three sons. ROBERT ROCKWELL, 82 Mr. Boynton of Miss Robert Rockwell By Rudolph Bush Tribune staff reporter Helen Myers McLoraine, 84, an oil executive who devoted herself to talented young figure skaters and for many years sponsored the early careers of such greats asScott Hamilton and such up-and-coming stars as Tim Goebel, died Thursday, Jan. 23, after a fall in Dallas.

To her last days, Mrs. McLo- raine was following the sport and the skaters she loved, attending the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships at Reunion Arena in Dallas. was her life. She attended all of the events all over the said Bob Anderson, her friend and business assistant.

A longtime Winnetka resident, Mrs. McLoraine became involved in figure skating in the late-1970s, when she and her late husband, Chicago attorney Frank J. McLoraine, invested in the Colorado Ice Arena in Denver. In 1985, she moved to Denver to be closer to the are- na and the skaters. It was there that she learned of a young skater with extraordinary talent who was in need of a financial sponsor.

Long before Scott Hamilton was a household name, Mrs. McLoraine enabled him to train and travel to competitions. Over the years, he became like a son to her, according to mutual friends. to my mother, she was the greatest influence in my Hamilton said the day after her death. was a magnificent woman who not only supported me early on in my skating, but many others in the skating Mrs.

McLoraine lovedbeing aroundyoung skaters, whom she found to be vibrant and interesting, Anderson said. A native of Valparaiso, Mrs. McLoraine moved to Chicago in the late-1920s. In 1939, she graduated from the University of Chicago, where she studied business. For much of her life, she was an independent oil investor with interests in U.S.

wells. Her success in business allowed her to devote her time to figure skating as well as other philanthropies, including the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, the University of Chicago and the House Ear Institute. Mrs. McLoraine is survived by her cousin, Thomas Harper. Services will be held Friday in Denver.

HELEN MYERS McLORAINE, 84 Aided figure careers Helen Myers McLoraine.