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123456 TRIBUNE 11 an outsider good Fienberg said. easy for an academic to be a critic, but difficult for an academic to know enough about the substance of problems to provide critiques in a constructive way. That was Mr. Kruskal, whose father was a wholesale furrierand whose mother founded Origami USA, was a natural skeptic, said his sons, Jody and Thomas. would always nod and smile and listen to people, but he would never disagree with them.

He was a very gentle said Jody Kruskal. be alone with you later and say, could he know could that be He questioned everything but looked at every issue from both Colleagues said it was a similar approach to complex statistical data that made him a natural choice to head the statistics committee. stature from his own scholarship made him widely respected in the said Myron Straf, deputy director of behavioral and social sciences and education at the National Academy of Sciences. was therefore able to bring together the best experts to work with officials in the Mr. Kruskal recognized that all data are fallible, said Straf, who was a student of Mr.

at the University of Chicago. most of all wanted to know how you measure errors and how to convey that because any data collection is subject to ahost of Straf said. strengthened the quality of information, especially for use in public Nearly everyone who knew Mr. Kruskal received clippings, copies of passages, sometimes reams of truncated information from newspapers, magazines, novels or technical papers. At least one of those mailings is still showing up in the classroom.

sent me a couple pages from a novel, and not a very good said Fienberg. was drivel one or two pages that describe taking a sample for a political poll in a Chicago ward that committed all of the fallacies we used to talk about in class. I use it to this day when Iteach sample Mr. Kruskal retired in 1990. His wife, Norma, died in 1992.

Other survivors include a third son, Vincent; a sister, Rosaly Yevnin; two brothers, Martin and Joseph; and five grandchildren. Amemorial service will be held at 11a.m. May 21at Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago. By Charles Sheehan Tribune staff reporter William appetite for knowledge was so greatthat he overwhelmed colleagues with bundles of essays, research dataand even novels that he had read and thought others should read. The theoretical statistician drew on a vast catalogof outside interests as he helped develop the framework used by federal agencies to measure how healthy, anxious, old, rich, pooror carefree America is.

Mr. Kruskal, 85, appointed by President Richard Nixon to a commission to review the gathering, analysis and distribution of statistics by more than a dozen federal agencies, died Thursday, April 21, of pneumonia in the University of Chicago Hospitals. lasting impact was in the creation of the Research on National said Stephen professor of statistics and social science at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. marshaled the community giving it the mechanisms to have a greater impact on programs, data collection and on Fienbergand many others called the University of Chicago statistician a mentor whose theoretical work broadened the scope of statistical understanding. In 1970, Mr.

Kruskal was named to a commission charged with reviewing how agencies collected and used data, which led to the creation of the permanent committee two years later. The commission was the first such undertaking in decades, and the Nixon administration was looking for an outsider. WILLIAM KRUSKAL, 85 Theoretical statistician refined federal data-collection practices William Kruskal OBITUARIES STAVINS, FREDERICK CARL Frederick Carl Stavins, 90, of BoyntonBeach, FL, died on April 26, 2005. Mr. Stavins was born March 18, 1915 in Oak Glen, IL, the son ofFred and Anna Schrader Stavins.

He married Theresa Fasano on Sept. 28, 1940. She died March 6, 2005 after a long illness, being lovinglycared for at home by Mr. Stavins. Mr.

Stavins is survived by a daughter, Patricia H. Haldorsonand her husband, Lee Haldorson of Joliet, IL; a son, Frederick C. Stavins and his wife, Rosemary Garhart of Champaign, IL; grandchildren, Raymond Haldorson, Lisa Haldorson, Michael Haldorson, all of Joliet and Frederick R.C. Stavins and Robert A.F. Stavins of Champaign; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Dreznes. Mr. Stavins graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, IN. He attended Indiana University, worked on an oil pipeline in the Hammond area, and then spent 40 years working at LaSalle Steel Company (now Niagara- LaSalle) in Hammond, retiring in 1975. Hewas a longtime member of St.

Gall Catholic Church in Chicago and later of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Boynton Beach, FL, where he and his wife lived in retirement. He volunteered for many charitable events. He enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states and five continents, golfing, dancing, playing cards and his children and grandchildren. Services will be arranged through Kenny Brothers, 3600 W.

Evergreen Park, IL, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. on April 30 at Most Holy Redeemer Churchin Evergreen Park. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the local Alzheimer Association of the donor choice.

For info, 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries STARKOPF, ADAM Adam Starkopf, age 91, Holocaust Survivor. Beloved husband of the late Pela, nee Miller; loving fatherof Johanna (Garry) Brainin; devoted grandfather of Ricky (MaryJo) Brainin and Rohanna (Victor) Doylida; adored great-grandfather of Alexa and Max Brainin and Melissa and Benjamin Doylida; dear brother of the late Henyek Starkopf; fond uncle of Dorith (Yehuda) Bimka. Founding member of Holocaust Memorial Museum in Skokieand Washington, D.C. Co-Founder and President Emeritus of Magen David Adom.

Board Member of American Friends of Hebrew University. Member of the Speakers Bureau of the Holocaust Foundation. Services Friday, April 29 at 12 noon at Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Wilmette (1 block No. of Old Orchard). Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Magen David Adom Chicago Chapter, 8930 Gross Point Suite 800, Skokie, IL 60077. For information 847-256-5700 or www.weinsteinfamilyservice.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHOGREN, THELMA M. Thelma M. Shogren, nee Nielsen belovedwife of the late Rollen; loving mother of Ronald, ret. C.P.D., Kenneth and Janet (Donald) Swanson; loving mother-in-law of Joan; fond grandmother of Lisa (Kevin), Cassie, Tracy, Greg (Lydia), Tricia (Bobby), Carlee, Kenny and grandmother of three; dear sister of thelate Art and Alice; fond aunt of many.

ServicesSat- urday 10:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Column of Hope, Suite, 5225 Sheridan Williamsville, NY 14221, 716-633-7022 would be appreciated.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHALLOO See Therese Marie Tess Neil notice. SENESCU, WILLIAM P. William P. Senescu, age 85.

Beloved husband of Lois, nee Yefsky; loving father of Elissa (Jeff) Feldman and the late Mark (Jane) Senescu; cherished papa of Ryan (fianceeJenni- fer), Jonathan, Kyle and Erik. Contributions to Mark Allen Senescu Memorial Scholarship Fund, Jewish Federation, 1 S. Franklin Chicago, IL 60606, Doris Wolin, 312-444-2895. Service Thursday 11 a.m. at The Weinstein Funeral Homes Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Wilmette.

Interment Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL. Forinfo 847-256-5700 or www.weinsteinfamilyservice.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WEIMER, KELLY MARIE Kelly Marie Weimer, age 20, of Woodridge, Junior at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN; loving daughter of William and Barbara, nee McCague, Weimer; devoted sister of Billy and Alisa; cherished granddaughter of George and Dorothy McCague and the late Lawrence and the late Mary niece to many aunts and uncles; also survived by many cousins and many dear friends.Mem- ber of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Burbank. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Hallowell James Funeral Home 301-75th St. (at Fairview Downers Grove.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, 11 a.m. at the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 201 N. Oak Hinsdale. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Info.

630-964-6500. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries WALDRON, ANN M. Ann M. Waldron, 89, of Glenview, April 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edward M.

Waldron; loving mother of Patricia (Wayne)Enberg, Edward M. Jr. (Tricia), Nancy Braham (Emery) Homor, James (Sally), Rita (Robert) Davis, Bill (Natalie) and John (Donna); proud grandmother of 20; dear great-grandmother of four; fond sister of Kay (Robert) Smith. Visitation Friday 11:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 12 noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (corner of Church and Grove Streets), Glenview.

Interment All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements by N.H. Scott Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, Glenview. Funeral info 847-998-1020 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TIERNEY, JOHN JOSEPH John Joseph Tierney, age 74, April 22, 2005, beloved husband of Marie Tierney; loving son of the late ThomasPat- rick and Susan Frances Tierney; fond brother of the late Thomas Tierney and the late Mary Tierney Rowley; dearuncle to many. Intermentpri- vate.

Funeralinquiries: Drake Son Funeral Hom 773-561-6874. John hasrequested: Remember me in whatever small way I may have played a part in your life. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TAIT, JAMES R. James R. Tait, 82, of OakbrookTer- race, IL, beloved husband of the late Jane; loving father of John, Kathy, James R.

Tait Jr. and the late Linda Tait; dear grandfather of Scott Hawkins. Memorial Mass Saturday, April30, 2005, 9:30 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Church, 1S314 Summit Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For info, 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STUBITSCH, EDWARD Edward Stubitsch, age 76, at rest April 24, loving husband and best friend of Charlene, nee Pastiak; devoted Dad of Laura (Michael)Radonich, Kenneth (Melissa) and Cheryl (Peter) Altner; cherished grandpa of Hannah, Jack and Will; fond brother of Fritz, Ernie (Olga) and the late Gus (Shirley); dearest brother-in-law of Diane (Ed) Tybor Jr.

and Michael (Chris) Pastiak; son of the lateAdolph and Marie; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Friday, April 29, 9:45 a.m.from Blake-Lamb FuneralHome 4727 W. 103rd St. (1 block east of Cicero), Oak Lawn, to St. Germaine Church for 10:30 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-636-1193. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STRAUSS, WALTER J.

Walter J. Strauss, 80, dearly beloved husband of Edith, neeTersch; devoted father of Leah (Avraham) Oriel of Jerusalem and Jeffrey (Lyla) Strauss; loving grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of four; dear brother of Lotte (Seymour) Meyerson; fond uncle and cousin. Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m. at Congregation nai Yehuda Beth Sholom, 1424 W. 183rd Homewood, IL 60430.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Walter name to nai Yehuda Beth Sholom or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZIELINSKI, CASIMIR P. Casimir P. Zielinski, beloved husband of the late Rose, nee Baka, and Mary, nee Fiorenza; loving father of Paula (Raymond) Johnson and Robert (Susanne) Zielinski; dear step father of Larry (Leslie) Owens and Doreen (Andre) Burney; loving grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of four; fond brother Estelle Hudak and Sabina Florek. Member American Legion Post Funeral Friday, April 29, 8:45 a.m.

from Kosary Funeral ome 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church for Mass Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m. Visitation Thursday, April 28, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (708) 499-3223.

Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries ZBIKOWSKI, PHYLLIS Phyllis Zbikowski, dearest daughter of the late Henry and Ann; fond sister of the late Pegg (the late Chester) Grosse, the late Edmund A. (Wanda) and the late Charlotte; loving aunt Edmund R. (Susan); great-aunt ofKristen, Edmund J. and Thomas; great-great-aunt Hannah. Funeral Friday, April 29 at 9:15 a.m.

from Baran FuneralHomeL td. 2644-46 N. Central to St. Hyacinth Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. 773-622-1488or www.baranfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries ZACCONE, ROSALIE Rosalie Zaccone, nee Eremo resident Escondido, CA, beloved wife of the late Anthony Zaccone; loving mother of Jud Weiser, Renee (Dennis) Baer, Lynn (Tom) Post, JoAnn (Robert) Johnson and Toni (Chris) Poid- more; dear sister of Shirley (Richard) Vorres; dear sister-in-law of Josephine (Gus) Zaccone; cherished grandmother of 11; fond aunt many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m.

from Salerno Rosedale Chapels 450W. Lake St. in Roselle mile west of Road), Sciaraffa FuneralDirec- tor to St. Isidore Church. Mass at 10 a.m.

Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. For information call: 630-889-1700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries YAPELLI, GRACE Grace Yapelli, nee Pesola, 82 years, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; devoted daughter of thelate Joseph andJosephine; dear stepmother Thomas A.

(Camille) and Mimi (James)Geiger; fond sister ofFrank (Joanne) (Marianne) Louise StilloJohnson and the late James Arco; stepgrandmother of Thomas MariAnne, John, Jennifer, Jessica and James and stepgreat-grandmother of eight; loving aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. Shewas active with the USO Villa Scalabrini LadyAuxil- iary and loved Ballroom Dancing. All to meet at the St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 7531 W. North River Forest, Friday for a memorial Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m.

Inurnment St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Northeast Hospiceappreciated. Hennessy Bruno Funeral Director, 708-544-0100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WOLNIAK, ETHEL Y. Ethel Y.

Wolniak, nee Youngman, 87, Lemont, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of the late Edward Wolniak; loving mother of Donald (Carol) Wolniak and Barbara (Tom) Francis; devoted grandmother of great-grandmother of three; and fond sister the late Alice Lundstrom. Lying in state Friday, April 29, 2005, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. at Franciscan Village Chapel, 1270 Village (Main St.

and Walker Lemont. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Divine Savior Parish, 6700 Main Downers Grove, IL 60516. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WERTMAN JOHN DAVID John David Wertman of Lake Village, IN, beloved husband of Lillian, nee Shramek; loving father of David Brian, Joel Sebastian (Jennifer), Adam Nathaniel (Ticia) and the late Matthew Wertman; grandfather of Teagan McKenzie and Keon Alexander Wertman. Visitation Friday 10 a.m.

til time of Service at 1 p.m. at Kurat Funeral Home 2500 S. Des Plaines North Riverside. Interment WoodlawnCeme- tery. John David was a retired businessman who actively involved himself in music all ofhis life.

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