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29 TRIBUNE of Dying on the Rise: Funeral Professional Offers Alternatives BY ROBERTELLSWORTH ADVERTISEMENT As Americans watch the costs of vital goods and services increase, the cost of the average funeral is also on the rise. In 2004, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) reported that funeral expenses, excluding the cemetery plot, averaged around $6,500. The NFDA claims the 2008 average is nearly $7,500 though some sourcesinsistthatBgureisbetween $8,000 and $10,000 again, excluding cemetery expenses. There is a move in the industry, however, intended to make early planning commonplace, which could bringcostsundercontrol.According to industry experts, planning your own funeral relieves loved ones of expensivedecisionsinyourabsence. Planning with some companies alsoallowsforexpensestobepaid up-front, meaning you pay pricesratherthanpotentiallyinAated prices years from now.The process isgaininginpopularitybecauseof boththeemotionalandBnancial beneBts.

Several companies offer early planning services to handle every aspect of a funeral. One organization, the Dignity Memorial network, is the largest network of locally-operated funeral homes and facilities). Network representative Mike White says the group hopes to make early planning more common, sofamiliesarebetterpreparedwhen theinevitablecomes. you make your own arrangements ahead of time, you are making it easier on your loved ones, White says. people who participate tell us they are relieved becausetheyknowtheyhavedone the right thing for their families, and now they can get on with their lives.

In addition to providing peace of mind, programs can include payment plans, so that funeral expenses are much easier to manage; as mentioned, pre-paying could mean that future price increases are avoided. White notes, however, that you can create a plan without pre-paying. Planning your own arrangements doesensurethatyourBnalwishes are properly addressed and that your loved ones are not taken advantage AlthoughthissubjectisdifBcult to consider, a professional service makes the planning process relatively easy and fast so, as White suggests, you can get on with your life knowing that you made the right decisions foryourlovedonesandpossibly relievedsomeoftheBnancialburden. To make the process even easier, the Dignity Memorial network offers a free planning guide with informationaboutmakingyour own arrangements. The helpful guide also includes worksheets so you canbeginplanning.Thenetworkeven offers a special planner for veterans, which answers common questions forformerservicemembersand provides information on receiving discounts.

For a free planner and companion DVD, or to request more information, call 877-723-9165 or visit their website: www.DignityChicago.com. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that comprise the Dignity Memorial network. The Dignity Memorial network includes of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, well as many other independently owned and operated establishments. Proudly owned and operated by SCI Illinois Services, Inc. NEWMAN, EILEEN M.

Eileen M. Newman, nee Henry beloved wife of the late John loving mother of Dennis (Kathleen), Donald (Carole Quinn), the late Kathleen (late Richard Carsten) and the late Therese Newman; dearest grandmother of Brian (Barbara), Kelly, Timothy (Sharyl) Newman and Bridget (Mel) McGuiggan; cherished great-grandmother of Evan, Brody and Keane; dear sister of Jack (Therese) Henry and the late Sabina, late Dorothy (late William) Jordan, late Catherine (Robert) McClellan, late Edward (Loretta) and late Donald (late Sabina) Henry; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Active member of PAL, Parents Association of Loyola. Funeral services Saturday, 9:30 a.m. from Hann Funeral Home 8230 S.

Harlem Bridgeview, to St. Fabian Parish. Mass 10:15 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Alvernia Manor Retirement Home, Sister Cindy, 13950 W. Main Lemont, IL 60439. For information, call 708-496-3344 or visit us online at hannfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NAJT, RAYMOND F. Raymond F.

Najt, 83, of Deerfield, passed away Jan. 8, 2011. WWII Army Air Corp Veteran, retired from Navistar. Beloved husband of Alice; loving father of Paul of Bloomfield Hills, MI; dear grandfather of Charles and Kristina of East Lansing, MI. Services and interment private.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. For info please call Kelley Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MOTSCH, MARY K. Mary K. Motsch, nee Noonan- Sweeney beloved wife of the late Peter; fond daughter of Katherine Sweeney; loving mother of Patricia (the late Frank) Steiner, Theresa (William) Cerny and James (Angela) Motsch; proud and cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren; great-grandmother of 24; great-great-grandmother of seven; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Longtime employee of Standard Oil in Chicago. 70 year member of St. Bonaventure Parish. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Park Ridge, Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, Lying in State at St.

Andrew Life Center Chapel, 7000 Newark, Niles for 9 to 10 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St.

Bonaventure 100 Year Anniversary Fund would be appreciated. For 847-685-1002. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MION, PATRICIA L. Patricia L. Mion, nee Buldak 73, singing with the angels January 12, 2011, beloved wife of Enzo of 52 years; loving mother of Francesca, Adriana (Khalil) Haddad and Paola (Gregory Sr.) Le Cleir; adored nani of Gregory Khalil III, Lucas, Emily and Lia; fond sister of Vivian (the late Don) Ward, Sandy (Jack) Oakley and Mark (Victoria) Buldak; dear in-law of Adua (Gus) Spizzirri.

Bishop Nol High School graduate Hammond, IN; accomplished accordion player; eight years with Apollo Chorus, cantor and choir for 30 years at St. Robert Bellarmine Church; officer of CCW and participant of many St. Robert events. Visitation Friday, Jan. 14, from 3 to 8 p.m.

at Lawrence FuneralHome, 4800 N. Austin Chicago. Funeral prayers Saturday 10:30 a.m., to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ron Santo JDRF. For info: 773-736-2300; www.lawrencefh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLER, ROSALIE Rosalie Miller, beloved wife of the late Arnold; loving mother of Arnold (Carolyn), Paul (Cindy) and the late Joyce; dear grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of three. Memorial visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Park Ridge, Friday from 1to 2 p.m. Service at 2 p.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Hadley School for the Blind, 700 Elm Winnetka, IL 60093 would be appreciated. For info (847) 685-1002. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLER, RICHARD N. Richard N. Miller, beloved husband of the late Bessie (nee Baldino); loving father of Patty (Robert) Bartilotta, Carmaine (Robert) Reed and Kathy (Tom) Faber; dear grandfather of Sandra, Rick, Bob, Raymond, Ed, Randy, Brian and Carla; great-grandfather of Jake, Gina, Alex, Julianna, Kaylie, Lila and the late Cole; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from Geils Funeral Home, 260 W. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL, proceeding to Holy Ghost Church, 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, for Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m.

at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bridgeway Christian Village, 111E. Washington Bensenville, IL 60106. For funeral 630-766-3232 or www.geilsfuneralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MIELIULIS, FRANK Frank Mieliulis, 85, of Chicago, IL, passed away at Seasons Hospice on Jan.

11, 2011. Beloved husband of Donna for 59 years; dear father of the late Victor (Ruth), Benjamin (Nancy), Angelina (Jeff), and Violet (John); dear brother of the late Joseph, the late Paul, Victor (Ruth), and Alfonse (Ingrid); proud grandfather of Jennifer (Salvador), Carolyn, Christopher, Timothy, and Matthew; great-grandfather of Jaiier; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S.

Kedzie, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Funeral Services will commence at 11a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15 from Kosary Funeral Home to St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lithuanian Evangelical Lutheran Home Church, 5129 S.

Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558. Information 708-499-3223. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MERCIER, RUTH ANN Ruth Ann Mercier, former wife of Adelor Mercier; loving mother of Linda (George) Ferguson, Leslie Mercier and Jamiee Mercier; dear grandmother of Eddie, Sean and Justine Ferguson; great-grandmother of Delilah Ramirez- Ferguson; and sister of Larry (Janine) Teschner. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Lack Sons Funeral Home 9236 S.

Roberts (8000 Hickory Hills with a service at 7 p.m. Interment private. For info 708-430-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MCMULLEN, CLARA Clara McMullen, nee Pertile age 96, longtime Orland Park, Calumet City and Roseland resident. Retired Comp- tometer Operator for Cook County.

Wife of the late Thomas; mother of Mary Ann (Thomas) McKinstery, James (Bert) and Thomas (Rita) McMullen; grandmother of Keith, Allison, Mark and Michael McKinstery, Kelly Donahue, Kathleen Hammon, Kiya George, Kristen Howell, Kerri and Tricia McMullen; great grandmother of Austin, Bryan, Mark, Katie, Mac, Julia, Madeline, Hannah, Connor and Kaelyn. Resting at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Tinley Park, on Sunday, Jan. 16th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m.

to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Orland Hills. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Cemetery, Evergreen Park.

708-532-1635. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries POSKOZIM, JEANETTE Jeanette Poskozim, nee Franczak beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Paul (Joyce), Mary (George) Saffa, Mark, and Joan (Ruben) Agosto; dear grandmother of Joy Poskozim, D.D.S, Christa (Joris) Soeding, Laura (Andy) Chudy and Paul Poskozim Jeanette (Ben) Dipman and Karen (Phil) Radke and Daniel and Emily Agosto; cherished great-grandmother of Blake Soeding, Anthony Chudy and Maria Saffa-Laurent; fond sister of the late Al Franczak. Memorial contributions in name to the American Cancer Society, 820 N. Davis Ste. 400, Evanston, IL 60201would be appreciated.

Funeral Saturday, January 15, 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero to St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7000 N. Moselle, for Mass at 10 a.m..

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-736-3833 or visit memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PERTILE See Clara McMullen notice. PERROTTE, GERALDINE A.

Geraldine A. Perrotte, dearly beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Ross (Christina); cherished grandmother of Jack; dear sister of Michelle (Nick) Silphone; fond aunt, niece and friend to many. Prayer service Friday 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge.

Interment Saturday 11a.m., meet at front drive at the- DeMotte Indiana Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, pancan.org Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PENIO, PAUL Paul Penio, age 95, beloved husband of the late Carmella, nee Villarosa; loving father of Patricia (Edward) DuBois, Paulette (John) Jacoby and Tommy; proud grandpa of Donna (Bill) Donald (Dee) DuBois, Diane DuBois, Michael Jacoby, Rebecca Wisniewski, Justin (Linda) Penio and great-grandpa of many; dear brother of the late Sam Penio, Connie Sortino and Chuck Penio. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. from The Oaks Funeral Home 1201E.

Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca to Saint Peter the Apostle Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PASTORE See Vincent J.

Santoro notice. OSCARSON, MARILYN J. Marilyn J. Oscarson, nee Clark of Northbrook, beloved wife of Donald R. Oscarson; loving mother of Steven (Jeanne) Derebey and the late Janice (Robert) Jorgensen; dear grandmother of Steven Jorgensen, Karen Smith, Shannon Levitt, Lauren Derebey and several great-grandchildren; fond sister of Robert Clark of Portland, OR.

Longtime Counselor with the Deerfield, IL elementary schools. Memorial visitation from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service, 11a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2328 Central (corner of Central and Shermer Roads), Glenview, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1001E.

Touhy Des Plaines, IL 60018 appreciated. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois for 847-577-6505. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OMILINSKY, STEVEN KEITH Steven Keith Omilinsky, age 59, died at his home in Eugene, OR, on Jan. 7, 2010, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born June 26, 1951in Chicago, IL.

Steven spent his life making the world a more beautiful place through his art, energetic healing and his warm and genuine nature. He is survived by former wife and lifelong friend, Mimi Kravitz DeWoskin (David); daughters, Mara Rosenbloom (Adam) and Leigh Omilinsky; brother, Howard and sister, Lauren. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by his loving communities in both the Chicago area and Eugene, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Myrtle and brother, Barry. Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in name. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OLIVA, GLORIA M. Gloria M. Oliva, nee Moore age 84, beloved wife of the late Mario S. Oliva; loving mother of Lorelei, Randall D.D.S.

(Janice) and the late Mario T. (Marcy); loving NaNa of Mario and Sydnie; loving daughter of the late Robert (the late Anne) Moore; dear sister of Norman (Joan) Moore, the late Robbie (Thelma), the late Marge (the late William) Hannah, the late David (the late Hilda) and the late Myrtle; dear sister-in-law of Thomas (Angela) Oliva; fond aunt and great aunt of many. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday, from Westchester Funeral Home 10501 W. Cermak Westchester (2 Blks W.

of Mannheim to St. Eulalia Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.

For 708-562-5900. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MELANIE BETH Melanie Beth nee Wigdor 61, loving mother of Cari (Art DelAngel); cherished grandmother of Ethan and Adelaide; devoted daughter of the late Charlotte, nee Politzer and Ben Wigdor; dear twin sister of Dr. Harvey Wigdor (Pamela Waltz); treasured aunt of Charla Wigdor, Benjamin (Jill) Wigdor and Jennifer Hale; adored niece of the late Esther Politzer. Chapel Service Friday, 12:15 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W.

Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.hopefordepression.org. For info, 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PATRICK CHARLES Patrick Charles 84, of Park Forest, passed away on Monday, Jan.

10, 2011. He was a loving father of Kevin (Ann), Fran, Pat (Patricia) and Mary "Gigi" (Mark); devoted grandfather of James, Kathleen, John (Charnelle), Patrick, Sean and Catherine and Zoe Zell; proud great-grandfather of Amelia and Charlotte; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia in 1993. He was a loving servant and friend to his extended family, the faith community of St. Irenaeus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry Park Forest, IL. Burial will be at Holy Sepluchre Cemetery in Alsip.

The family will greet guests from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at Lain Sullivan Funeral Home in Park Forest. For directions and guest book www.lain-sullivan.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NUFER, WILLIAM William Nufer, 82, of Wheaton and formerly of Oak Park, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 11, 2011. Loving husband of Dorothy, nee Froberg; beloved father of Carol (Sophia Register) Nufer, Nancy (David) Patush, James, Robert and Daniel (Janeen); dear grandfather of Jennifer (Nick) Fournier, Peyton, Chase and Morgan Nufer; fond brother of Ernest Nufer.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Joseph Patush. Visitation Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Wheaton, IL (one block east of Naperville Rd) Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St.

Michael Church, Wheaton. Please meet at the church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Funeral info 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SIDOR, WALTER J.

Walter J. "Lefty" Sidor, 86, of Chicago; WWII Veteran, member of Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 3980, at St. Tarcissus Church and co-founder of Pioneer Core Service in Chicago, IL. Loving father of Richard W. (Nancy), Christine S.

(late Jim) Reeder and John P. (Cheryl); proud grandfather of Blake and Carly; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; godfather of Barbara Ralston, Alexander Jasinowski and Diane Kluk; also survived by sisters-in- law; Evelyn Kowalczyk and Hedi Jasinowski; and cousins Sophie Kluk and Susan Kluk. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Malec and Sons Funeral Home 6000 N. Milwaukee Chicago.

Funeral Saturday, 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Tarcissus Church, 6020 W. Ardmore Chicago, Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment St.

Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Funeral info: 773-774-4100.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SERVEDIO, JOHN A. John A. "Nonny" Servedio, cherished husband of the late Ruth, nee Ryan; devoted father of Joy (Tom) Duszynski and John "Jack" (Mary) Servedio; proud grandfather of Steve Duszynski, Lisa (John) Menich, Jeff (Belinda) Servedio, John Duszynski and Michael (Leann) Servedio; fond great-grandfather of Zacariah, Hannah, Elijah, Ryan, London and Thomas; loving brother of the late Nick, Vito, Noffy, Neila, Rose, Irene and baby Vito; dear uncle and friend to many. Memorial visitation Saturday, 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11a.m.

at St. Domitilla Church, 4940 Washington Hillside. Private burial St. Michael Cemetery. For info: Simplicity Funeral Cremation Care (800) 670-8299.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHULTZE, SUSANNE Susanne Schultze, 50, of Calumet Park; beloved daughter of Alice, nee Bolda, and the late Walter; loving sister of Maureen and Joyce; dear aunt of Michele (Brian) McDonough, Melissa (Daniel) Keudell, the late Jay Macek, Mark Macek and Gerard Macek; fond great-aunt of Peyton, Breanne, Audrey, and Danielle. Memorial Mass Saturday, Saturday, Jan. 15, at 11a.m. at St. Christina Church, 111th and Christiana Ave.

Please omit flowers. 708-388-1300 or www.kruegerfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHARK, RICHARD Richard Schark, of Bartlett formerly of Lombard, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Kral); loving father of Mark (Kathy), Karen (Kevin) Eberhardt, Stephen Liechti, Col. Elizabeth (Stephen) Johnson, Fred (Chris) Liechti, Nancy (Kurt) McDonal and Ron (Danae) Liechti; proud grandfather of Connor, Carter, Dan, Jenny, Jeff, Brigette, Grant, Claire, Lincoln and Kaila. Visitation Friday, 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service 12 p.m.

(noon) at the Countryside Funeral Home Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd, (at Stearns Bartlett. Burial Bartlett Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled Veterans Memorial Program, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 would be appreciated. www.contrysidefuneralhomes.com or 630-289-7575 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHAPER, PAUL Paul Schaper, age 67, residing in Oak Park, dearly beloved husband of the late Patricia nee Leonard; loving father of Debbie (Kevin) Carlson and Bobbi (Tim) Eastman; cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Norah, Matthew and Emily. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated in name to United Lutheran Church, 409 Greenfield, Oak Park, IL 60302.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Peterson-Bassi Chapels 6938 W. North Ave. Mr. Schaper will lie-in-state Saturday, 9:30 to time of service 10:30 at united Lutheran Church Cremation Private. Info.

773- 637-4441or 708-848-6661, www.petersonfuneralhome.com. SANTORO, VINCENT J. Vincent J. Santoro, loving husband of the late Elizabeth, nee Pastore, dearest father of Terri (Anthony) Fratantion; dear grandfather of Anthony, Vincent, and Liz; great-grandfather of Lexi; fond brother of Mary (Joseph) Gurzejk. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m.

at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501W. Cermak Westchester (2 blocks west of Mannheim) to Divine Providence Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSSI PHILIP A. Philip A. Rossi 83, of Elgin, formerly of Palatine, passed away Jan. 9, 2011. Beloved son of the late Angelo and Felicia Rossi; loving husband of Joan (Blazina); beloved father of Philip Jr.

(Anita), John E. and the late Linda Kelly Rossi, and Anthony (Traci Kramer); devoted step father of Kathryn K. (Keith Temko) Rossi, Edward K. Kolakowski Jr. (Jody Kapus), John G.

Kolakowski (Robyn) and Robin M. (Dale) Tibbits; dear grandfather of 11, including the late Lora M. Rossi, and great-grandfather of three; fond brother of Angeline Poillucci and uncle of many. Retired Sheet Metal Union member 73. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Jan.

15, 2011at 10 a.m. at the Laird Funeral Home 310 S. State St. (Rt. 31), Elgin, IL 60123, 847-741-8800.

Burial will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences, www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RICE, LORRAINE A.

Lorraine A. Rice, nee Steffensen 81, of Glendale, AZ, formerly of Garfield Ridge neighborhood, beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of Cindy (Jeff) Meehan and Lisa (Steve) Burgard; cherished grandmother of Jessica(Nathan) Martin, Jason, Jennifer, Stephanie and Samuel Meehan; devoted great grandmother of Tyler and Cody Dziallo and Logan Martin; dear sister-in-law of Judith (Gordon) Parriott, fond aunt of Leslie and Gary (Ann) Parriott, cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11a.m., at Krueger Funeral Home 13050 Greenwood Blue Island.

Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Association greatly appreciated. 708-388-1300. www.kruegerfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RICE, ENNIS Ennis Rice, age 95, retired C.F.D. Beloved husband of the late Sophie, nee Bimba; loving father of Sharon (Robert) Meyer, Dennis Rice and Kathleen Privitera); grandfather of eight; great- grandfather of 15; great-great-grandfather of one.

Preceded in death by three brothers. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home 7710 S. Cass Darien where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.

For funeral info: 630-852-3595 or www.modellfh.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STERN, SYLVIA D. Sylvia D. Stern, nee Hoffmann, age 94, beloved wife of the late Arnold Stern; loving mother of Eileen (Bob) Hylard, and the late Thomas (Jean) Rochford; dearest Nana of Susan (John) Watson, Lynn Hylard (Frank) Gallery, the late Robert "Robby" Hylard, Barbara (Matthew) Akkeron, and Patricia Hylard; cherished Nana and great- grandmother of Rebecca, Rachel, and the late Baby John Watson VI, Lauren and Kendall Gallery, and Parker and Alexander Akkeron; adored sister of the late Natalia, George, Leo, Victor, Eugene and Leopold Hoffmann; devoted sister-in-law of Phyllis Hoffmann; treasured aunt of Elena Speigelhoff, nee Hoffmann; proud aunt and great- aunt of many and "Nana" to all. Member of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima.

Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m. from Thompson Kuenster Funeral Home 5570 W. 95th Oak Lawn to St. Germain Church for Mass at 10:20 a.m. Interment St.

Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 3 until 9 p.m. 708-425-0500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SOHN, DAVID ALBERT David Albert Sohn, died Dec. 29. Survived by beloved companion Ann Fay; children Matt Sohn, Betsy Sohn (Reggie Crawford), Jennifer Sohn, Andy (Cheryl) Sohn; and two grandchildren.

Service 2 p.m., Jan. 15, Unitarian Church of Evanston. Memorials to Evanston In-School Music Assoc. (eisma.org Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMITH, MARCIA E. Marcia E.

Smith, nee Olsson age 76, of Western Springs, beloved wife of Kenneth A. Smith; fond mother of Eric (Mari) Smith, Karen (Brian) Delegan, the late Linda and Susan Smith; dear grandmother of David Smith, Nathan Smith, Kerstin Rieg and Annika Delegan; sister of Russell (Mary) Olsson; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, 3 to 9 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd 9445 West 31st Brookfield.

Will lie in state Saturday, 15, 2011from 10 a.m. to time of Service, 10:30 a.m. at St. Lutheran Church, Corner of 47th Street and Brainard La Grange. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery.

Memorials appreciated to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMEDBERG, JOHN G. John G. Smedberg, age 52, of Des Plaines; loving son of Leatrice nee Buschmann and the late John G. Smedberg loving brother of Linda Smedberg; cherished long time boyfriend of Kelly Mara; dearest nephew of Elaine Cooksley and Andrew C.

(Joan) Buschmann; dear cousin of many. Visitation at the Skaja Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee in Niles, IL, on Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Member of the Ironworkers Union Local In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association will be appreciated.

Funeral info. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TROJAN, MARY K. Mary K. Trojan, nee Bryja 72, of Park Ridge, passed away Dec.

3, 2010 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Mary was a graduate of Presbyterian-St. Lukes School of Nursing for almost 50 years. Her survivors include her loving husband of 51years, Thomas; her daughter, Laura (Jeff) Watson of Crystal Lake and her beloved grandchildren Rebecca and Thomas Watson; other survivors include a dear sister, Florence (Jim) Phillips; a brother, Edward (Diana) Bryja and many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Jan.

15, 2011at 12 Noon at Our Lady Mother of The Church, 8701W. Lawrence Chicago (six blocks West of Cumberland Ave.) The family asks that any donations be made to Club at www.gildasclub.org. Arrangements by the M.J. Suerth Funeral Home For further information, 877-631-1240 or www.suerth.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SYMON, EARLE Earle Symon, beloved husband of the late Mildred P. Symon, nee Mandel; loving father of Richard and Laurel (Allen) Katz; proud grandfather of Bradley (Joslyn) and Stephen; adoring great-grandfather of Emilie and Joshua.

Services Friday, 9:30 a.m. at Westlawn Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 7801West Montrose, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midwest Palliative Hospice CareCen- ter, 2050 Claire Glenview, IL 60025, www.carecenter.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SWEENEY, JOSEPH W. Joseph W.

Sweeney, suddenly; beloved husband of Nancy, nee Szabelski, for 30 wonderful years; devoted father of Michael and Ryan; loving brother of Suzanne (Harry) Golicher and Leo Nau, of Jacksonville, FL; dear uncle of Tamarah (Mark) Krewatch and Heather Szabelski; brother-in-law to Robert (Shelly) Szabelski; many great friends of Bill W. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Chicago, from 3 to time of service at 8 p.m. Cremation private. 773-588-5850.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STROSSNER, ESTHER M. Esther M. Strossner, 85; beloved wife of the late Norman; devoted mother of Thomas (Helen) Strossner, Virginia (Robert) Slovey, Patrick, Edward (Dawn) Strossner, and Margaret (Daniel) Stoika; loving grandmother of Matthew, Melissa, Laura, Miranda, Allyson, Alexandria, and Tory. Chapel Prayer 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

15, 2011 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701S. Harlem Worth to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 10621S. Kedvale, Oak Lawn. Mass 10 a.m.

Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 708-448-6000. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZYGADLO, JOSEPH J. Joseph J.

Zygadlo, age 46, suddenly, 27 year employee of Jewel Food Stores. Beloved son of Loretta nee Sierawski, and the late Matthew S. loving brother of June M. Junkas, Mary C. (Brendan) Jeanne A.

(Charles) Campbell, Bernadette Matthew S. Loretta C. (Robert) Killackey, Kathryn R. (Michael) Gajos, John the late Christine C. and Kenneth J.

Zygadlo; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home 5725 S. Pulaski Chicago where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Interment Tuesday, Jan.

18, 2011, 11a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery. For info, contact Modell Funeral Home (773) 767-4730 or www.modellfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZIGMOND, PAUL Paul Zigmond, Veteran, U.S. Army WWII; beloved husband of the late Margaret, nee Coglianese; dear brother of The late John (Ann) and the late Joseph (the late Elizabeth) Zigmond; brother-in-law of Ralph (Emily) Coglianese and the late Joseph (Livia) Coglianese; fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Funeral 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, from Blake Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn, IL 60453, to St. Linus Church. Mass 11:15 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. Information: 708 636-1193. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WATSON KENNETH L.

Kenneth L. Watson age 70, of Oak Park, loving father of Ernie Spence, Lee Watson and Ellen (Walter) Maxey and stepfather of five; cherished grandfather of Ashley, Christopher, Michael, Alexis, Rachel; and stepgrandfather of 15; beloved brother of Marilyn (Frank) Harmon; dear friend and former husband of Carolyn Watson and Jo Ann Batie. Ken was a long-time and active member at Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation Friday, 1p.m. until time of Service 2 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake Oak Park.

Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Grace Episcopal Church are appreciated. Arrangements by: Drechsler, Brown Williams Funeral Home, 708-383-3191. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WASZAK, ROSALIE B. Rosalie B.

Waszak, nee Palusiak age 81of Downers Grove. Beloved wife of 63 years of Eugene; loving mother of John (Kathy) and Paul (Juanita) Waszak; loving grandmother of seven and 14 great-grandchildren; fond sister of the late Martha Niemiec, Virginia Czyszczewski, Jane Krupa and William and Chester Palusiak. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at St.

Residence, 1400 Brookdale Naperville with Rev. Msgr. John Dalton Celebrant. Visitation Friday, Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m.

until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Residence. Entombment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be appreciated.

Arrangements handled by the Malone Funeral Home, Geneva. Information, 630-232-8233 or visit malonefh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Product: CTBroadsheet PubDate: 01-13-2011 Zone: ALL Edition: HD Page: MAIN1-29 User: klovecky Time: Color:.