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39 TRIBUNE OBITUARIES Graveside, Synagogue or Hotel Services From $1995 (at least less than any other Chicago Jewish Funeral Home) Caskets From $395 Outer Burial Containers From $695 500 Lake Cook Ste. 350 IL 60015 WWW.MITZVAHFUNERALS.COM 630-MITZVAH (648-9824) Cremation Society OfIllinois 800-622-8358 10NorthernIllinoisLocations www.cremation-society.com ANTONINI, ITALIA Italia Antonini, nee Dussi beloved wife of the late Francesco; devoted mother of Joseph; dear sister of Tulio (Anna) Dussi, the late Yolanda, Vittorina, Maria, Bianca, Fausto and Luigi; dear aunt of many. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Mass 10 a.m.

Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info (773) 889-1700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ALLISON, JOANN JoAnn Allison, Brentwood, NH, died peacefully at her home on Dec. 11, 2010. Born July 17, 1942 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Earl and Josephine (Weingart) Fett, Sr.

JoAnn was a graduate of St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing, Chicago, IL. She went on to obtain her BS and MS in Nursing from NIU, DeKalb, IL. JoAnn spent her entire career in the health care field. She worked as a charge nurse at Rockford Memorial Hospital, instructor at the RMH School of Nursing and as Adjunct Professor at Rockford College.

Upon relocation to NH, she continued teaching as a Professor of Nursing at NH Technical College and University of New Hampshire. JoAnn also worked as Director of QA for the VNA of Southern NH and Assistant Director at the NH Board of Nursing. She continued working to retirement as a nurse with Core Physicians in Exeter, NH. She is survived by her husband Malcolm; son, Phillip (Carrie) Allison; daughter, Pam (Micah) Raynowska; five grandchildren, all of Brentwood, NH and brother Earl (Pat) Fett of Rockford, IL. There are no calling hours or services, instead a gathering of close friends and family will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in name to Rockingham VNA Hospice, 137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833. Arrangements are by the Stockbridge Funeral Home Exeter. Please visit www.Stockbridgefh.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ALBERTS, JANICE E. Janice "Jan" E.

Alberts, nee Ellendt age 56, of Alsip, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. Loving wife of David A. Alberts; beloved mother of Scott (Kathy) Alberts, Mark Alberts, Patricia Alberts-Wlosek, Michael Alberts, and John Alberts; cherished daughter of Lucille and the late Ralph Ellendt; proud grandmother of Tyler Wlosek; fond niece of Edna Wendt. Janice was a member of the Holy Cross Church and also a member of the Southwest Symphony and played in the orchestra with various community theater groups, including the Pitt Players.

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 from 3 until 9 p.m. at the Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th Chicago Ridge. Lying-in-state Saturday, Dec.

18, 2010 from 9 a.m. until time of Service at 10 a.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4041W. 120th Alsip, with Rev. Chris D.

Ongstad, Pastor officiating. Private Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Dept. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church or to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. For further information, please call 708-422-2700.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries AHERN, ANNA MAY Anna May "Babe" Ahern, Owner and Operator of Evergreen Country Club over five decades, passed away Dec. 12, 2010, after a brief illness. She was 103. Beloved daughter of the late Anna and Owen Ahern; fond sister of the late Arthur, Owen, Walter, Frank and Margaret Field; aunt of the late Buddy, Robert Field and Margaret Fennell; grandaunt of many nieces and nephews. Babe was known as the first Lady of Golf and she admits to Golf being her life.

Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, 11a.m., at Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

773-783-7800 or 708-423-5400. In lieu of flowers, donations to A Healthier Evergreen 2800 W. 95th Evergreen Park, IL 60805, would be appreciated. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ADDANTE, ALFRED Alfred "Fred" Addante, beloved husband of 48 wonderful years of Rita; dear brother of Lucy (Larry) Delia and the late Pat (late Rose) Addante; fond brother-in-law Edward (Rosalie) Kaszubowski; loving son of the late Vito and the late Lena Addante and step-son of the late Peter and the late Rose Fortunato; loving uncle and great- uncle of many and thoughtful friend to all. Funeral Saturday, Dec.

18, 2010 at 11a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St. Thecla Church, Mass 11:30 a.m.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Masses or donations to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 145, Park Ridge, IL 60068 appreciated. Member of St.

Thecla Leisure Club and former Holy Name Society as well as longtime Head Usher. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices (708)782-4844 www.ImpressiveCasket.com ImpressiveCasket ServingChicagoSince1994 Funeral Services BRETT, CATHERINE Catherine "Kay" Brett, nee Gaughan age 86; after suffering the physical deterioration caused by too many birthdays, passed away in Las Vegas, on a 70-year resident of Chicago; she attended Longwood Academy of Our Lady and spent more than 30 years as the Telephone Supervisor of the Chicago Park District; preceded in death by her mother Mattie Gaughan; survived by her daughter Jackie Brett and her husband Mel Cater. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the American Cancer Society. Visitation is Friday, 3 to 7 p.m.

at Blake Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd, Oak Lawn. Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m., Saturday at St. Linus Church, 10300 Lawler Oak Lawn. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Info; 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRENNAN, FRANCES BRIDGET Frances Bridget Brennan, nee Quinn age 90, died peacefully on Dec. 11, 2010. Born July 14, 1920 in Chicago. A devoted wife and companion of 57 years to the late Michael Joseph Brennan; loving mother of Kathleen, Michael, P.F.D. (Barb), Nora (Jerry) Schillinger, Tom (Therese), Patrick, C.F.D.

(Mary Pat), Quinn, C.F.D., (Karen) and Jack, C.F.D. (Cindy); proud grandmother of Maggie, Patrick, Colleen, Quinn, Brooke, Danny, Brenna, Michael, Kaelin, Carra, Katie, Michael, Jonny, Danny, Jack, Hannah, Austin, Connor, James, Ryan, Colin, Megan and Conor; beloved daughter of the late Peter and Bridget Quinn, Co. Armagh, Ireland; dearest sister of the late Catherine Waterloo, Patrick, John, Marion, Thomas Quinn, Sr. Patrick (Helen) S.P., and Dorothy Dowling; an aunt and friend to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Park Ridge, Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to St. Thecla Church, Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Home, 6300 N.

Ridge Chicago, 60660 would be appreciated. For 847-685-1002, www.cooneyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BIM-MERLE, MARK P. Mark P. Bim-Merle; beloved husband of the late Patricia Kathryn, nee Lownik; loving father of Jessica (Josh) Dean and David (Evelina Bozek); devoted son of the Jeanne and the late John Bim-Merle; cherished brother of Sandra Ballantyne and the late Janice Shover; dearest uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.

at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Rd. (5500W) Burbank, IL 60459. Lying in state Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at Our Luthern Church 8607 S.

Narragansett, Burbank, IL 60459. Interment private. Funeral info. 708-636-2320. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BIENEK, JENNIE Jennie Bienek, nee Ochwatuk 81, of La Grange Park; devoted wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Linda, Nancy Warner, Terry (Imelda), Gail (Richard) Brzezicki, and deceased baby Lisa; grateful mother-in-law of Darla Bienek; proud grandmother of Sherri Christensen, Ryan and Lisa Brzezicki, and baby Jennie Bienek; dear sister of Anne (the late Frank) Triska and the late Alex (the late Lorraine) Ovek, Peter (the late Lucy) Ochwatuk and Olga (Tony) Gacek; sister-in-law of Dolores Bienek, Georgianne Sili, and Geraldine Kotrba; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501W. Cermak Westchester (2 blocks West of Mannheim Rd.) on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church for 11:15 a.m.

Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to Post Polio Health International, 4207 Lindell St. Louis, MO 63108, www.post-polio.org. For further info: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BERG, II, JAMES ANDREW James Andrew "Chip" Berg, II, 64, of Evanston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec.

14, 2010. Loving father of James (Heather) Maguire; dear grandfather of Jeffrey and Christopher; fond brother of Rodney (Regina) and Timothy (Mary) and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chip was preceded in death by his parents James and Dorothy and sister Pamela (George) Moore. Memorial Service, Saturday, Dec. 18, 11a.m.

at St. Church, 1140 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois 847-577-6505 or www.cremation-society.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ARMSTRONG, MURRAY F. Murray F. Armstrong, 63, of Winfield, passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Dec.

14, 2010; loving husband of Linda, nee Remley, Armstrong; beloved brother of Lou Armstrong, Bev (Don) Roberts, Sue (Geoff) Hardie; dearly loved brother in law of James (Cindy) Remley and Joe (ReGina) Remley; much loved uncle to 11nieces and nephews. Murray was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Beat Armstrong. As President and General Manager of Ace International working for the company 21years, Murray was the 2009 recipient of the award for outstanding achievement in the Hardware Industry from the Midwest Retailers and Manufacturers Association. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Visitation Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.

at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Wheaton, IL 60187, (1blk E. of Naperville Rd). Funeral service will be Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation for research purposes at 5550 W. Touhy Ave. Suite 302 Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral info 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DETRICK, CATHERINE R.

Catherine R. Detrick, nee Wisniewski loving wife of Jeffrey P. cherished mother of Michelle (Martin) Smith, Maureen Meilner, and Jeff, beloved grandmother of Adam, Sierra, Rachel, and Addison; dearest sister of Tina (Henry) Lambke and Evelyn (late Gary) Szalkowski; fond auntie of many nieces and nephews; employee of Drs. Brasky, Feldner, Associates. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m.

from Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL, to St. Julie Billiart Church for 10:15 a.m. Mass. Cremation Private. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Hospital and Colitis Foundation of America appreciated. For funeral info; call 815-806-2225. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DeFILIPPIS, DARLENE M. Darlene M.

DeFilippis, nee Skipitis Beloved wife of the late Stanley Jochemczyk and the late John DeFilippis; loving mother of Edward (Dawn) Jochemczyk and Denise DeFilippis; proud grandmother of Edward, John and Joseph. Memorial Mass Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 11a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 7659 W.

Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423. Interment is Private. Arrangements handled by Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Mokena, IL. 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CUNNINGHAM, JAMES A.

James A. Cunningham, 80, of Arlington Heights, beloved husband of the late Joan D. Cunningham; loving father of James A. Jr. (Barbara), Christopher J.

(Donna) and Pamela (John) Hyland; cherished grandfather of Erin, Emily, Adam, Megan and Johnny; fond brother of the late Macon and the late George Cunningham. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. 1520 N. Arlington Heights (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 10:15 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 440 S.

Mitchell Ave. for Mass at 11a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Association of Greater Chicago, 8430 W.

Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Information www.GlueckertFH.com (847) 253-0168. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CROCKATT, ELAINE BETTY Elaine Betty Crockatt, nee Wiemers beloved wife of the late David Crockatt; loving mother of Dale M. Crockatt and Barbara B. Crockatt Weeks; cherished grandmother of Brice and Kyle Colton, Douglas and William Crockatt; preceded in death by her parents Jeanette, nee Telfer, and George H.

Wiemers and her sister of Arlene Murphy. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect.

Services Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment Ridgewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials to New Hope Scholarship Fund, 811E. Central, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

Funeral info 847-255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CHATFIELD, MARY CARTER MACRAE Mary Carter MacRae Chatfield, 81, of Lake Forest, IL, died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. She gave her time to the Ministry and to various cultural organizations in Lake Forest and Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Emerson Tuttle Chandler; loving and radiant mother of Ninna Fisher (Robert Breck) Denny, Ginevra King Chandler and Allan Emerson Chandler; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one. Funeral Service 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of the Holy Spirit. Info: Wenban Funeral Home (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CASTINO, DEBRA MARKSTONE Debra Markstone Castino, 49, of Noblesville, IN, passed away on Monday, Dec.

13, 2010 at Carmel St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1961to David and June (Mundt) Markstone in Indianapolis, IN. Debra was a graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory High School and DePauw University. She was employed by the FC Tucker Company in Noblesville, where she was 1st Vice President Real Estate Broker; CRS; and a member of the FC Tucker Club.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Noblesville; a Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville board member; past-president of Boys and Girls Club Auxiliary; a member of Harbour Trees Golf Club and the Elks Lodge of Noblesville. Debra had a very prominent presence in Noblesville community which she embraced dearly. She was active and participated in many various community activities. She is survived by husband, William Castino of Noblesville, IN; parents, David and June (Mundt) Markstone of Port Saint Lucie, FL (formerly of Noblesville); two sons, David and Charlie Castino, both of Noblesville, IN; sister, Cherie (Rob) Wahl of Denver, CO; mother-in-law, Mary Rose Castino of Northfield, IL; and several nieces, nephews and close friends. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m.

on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN with Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys Girls Club of Noblesville Auxiliary, 1448 Conner Street Noblesville, IN 46060. Online condolences can be given at www.randallroberts.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CARFELLO, DAVID David "Bucky" Carfello, aged 77, of Demotte, IN, born in Blue Island, IL; passed away Dec. 13, 2010. He is survived by his loving family; wife Joan; children Scott (Deann) Carfello and Cathy (Peter) Walters; step-children Vicki (Mike) Drzik and Valerie (Larry) Cicolini; grandchildren, Anthony Carfello, Andrew and Matt Walters; step-grandchildren, Suzi (Adam) Howard, Kaci and Alex (Brittany) Drzik. Services at Community Bible Church, 814 N.

Halleck, Demotte, IN, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Donations can be made to the Community Bible Church. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CANAVAN, JAMES James "Jeff" Canavan, beloved husband of Gigi Canavan; loving mother of Elizabeth, Marie, Caroline, and Mary- Catherine Canavan; dear brother of Karl (Beth) Canavan, Bonnie (Rick) Jones, Valerie (Wayne) Banta, and the late William (Katie) Canavan; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and cherished friend of many. Funeral Saturday.

Family and friends are meeting directly at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, 60015 for Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Chicago, 60707, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hadley School for the Blind, 700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. For information call 773-889-1700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRODY, LISA RETTIG Lisa Rettig Brody, age 41, Passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2010 after a courageous battle of ovarian cancer; loving wife and best friend of Scott, amazing mother of Tyler, age nine and Nathan, age six and three pets; fond sister to two brothers and two sisters and their in laws and many relatives and great friends; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.Memorial Mass on Dec. 18, 2010, 11a.m. at St.

Boniface Catholic Church, 5304 Main Street, Monee, IL. Following the mass there will be a Memorial gathering at Zion Lutheran Church Gymnasium, 3840 W. 216th Matteson, IL, from 12:30 until 5 p.m. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Paul Warren Allen, 96, who chaired the music department at North Central College for 14years and led the concert choir, died Saturday, Dec. 4, in his Florida home of complications after surgery, said his daughter.

Mr. Allen came to North Central in 1957after serving on the music faculty at nearby Wheaton College. He assembled the North Central Concert Choir, which grew to include more than 100 students and toured the U.S. and Canada, performing for as many as 17,000 people a year. In the 1960s, North Concert Choir performed at Orchestra Hall, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Allen left the Naperville school in 1971when the music program was folded for financial reasons. North Central revived the music program in 1987. left a great says Martinez, a North Central music professor and Naperville Chorus director. just rave about him.

There was a strong kinship among members of the choir from that Mr. daughter Paula Billingsleysaid music was her passion and he also treasured his memories with students. Decades after leaving North Central, he still kept anotebook of choir concert programs and old letters from former students. meant as much to him, as he did to she said. He was born in 1913 in Rochester, N.Y., a direct descendant of American Revolution figure Ethan Allen.

He earned and degrees in music from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, where he was director of choral activities for several years. He moved to the Midwest in 1953. Under Mr. leadership, North Concert Choir performed nationwide on an annual spring tour that included numerous appearances on radio and television. The repertoire included works of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods as well as Christian hymns and spirituals.

truly had a said Sandra Hammel, a 1972 graduate of North Central. rare ones who elevate our experience contribute to a richness in our lives, especially in the arts. Allen was one of those In addition to directing the choir at North Central, in the 1960s Mr. Allen was instrumental in establishing the NCC-Community Chorus, also known as the Oratorio Association, a 200-member ensemble that evolved into Naperville Chorus. Mr.

Allen remained at North Central as chair of the music department until 1971, when financial pressures caused the suspension of the music program. He continued working with school and church choirs and as an adjudicator and guest conductor at music festivals and contests. In the 1980s, he became a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker, his daughter said. He later moved to a retirement community in Florida. North Central still feels a connection to him.

many ways we are keeping alive the traditions that Paul Warren Allen was instrumental in starting at the said Martinez. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Allen is survived by two other daughters, Bonnie-Jean Hisgenand Gail Townsend; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Eleanor Schuyler Allen, and a son, Richard Ethan Allen. Services will be held in Florida.

PAUL WARREN ALLEN 1913-2010 North Central ex-head of music, choir Paul Warren Allen began teaching at North Central College in the late By Margaret Ramirez TRIBUNE REPORTER Teresa Scanlan Trompeterhad a plum job with a popular radio show in Chicago during the late 1940s and early 1950s that put her in touch with some of the most famous people of the era. The show was called Elson on the and its premise was simple: Legendary Chicago sports broadcasterElsonwould intercept celebrities at the LaSalle Street train station on a layover en route to California for spontaneous interviews as they disembarked from the 20th Century Limited, the luxury express train that traveled from New York to Chicago. Of course, it really go down like that. Ahead of those encounters, Mrs. Trompeter known as Teresa Scanlan would arrange for the interviews through publicists in her role as co-producer.

She then would greet the celebrities at the train station and then escort them to a Gold Coast eatery, The Buttery, in the Ambassador West Hotel, where over drinks and a meal help them determine in advance the content of the interview. were quick, five- to 10-minute interviews that Terry arranged for Elson, who then would broadcast them before and after the said her husband of 59 years, Donald. On her first day on the job, Mrs. Trompeter accompanied Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall to The Buttery, ate lunch with the elite Hollywood couple and then brought them to another location, where Elson them with his microphone as a recording of train sounds played in the background. first interview went great because she had Bogie and Bacall agreeing to answer some very interesting her husband said.

Mrs. Trompeter, 84, previously of the LaSalle-Peru area, who for the last 10 years lived with her husband in Deerfield Beach, died Nov. 23, in her home, after a long battle with cancer and emphysema. After getting married in 1951, Mrs. Trompeter left her career in radio and moved to the LaSalle-Peru area, where her husband joined his construction business and she began raising a family.

She went on to teach speech at the local community college and in the late 1970s earned a license and became one of the first women in the area to own and operate a real estate agency. many ways, she was a woman ahead of her said her son, Tim. had incredible energy and Born and raised in Bloomington, Mrs. Trompeter graduated in 1947with a degree from Northwestern School of Speech. Her roommate there was the late great American stage and screen actress Patricia Neal, with whom she kept a lifelong correspondence, her husband said.

After college, Mrs. Trompeter worked briefly as a copywriter for Ruthrauff and Ryan, a well- known Chicago advertising agency. It was during that time she met her husband. luck was having mutual he said softly. took awhile, but I finally got up the courage to ask her During her four years working with Elson, Mrs.

Trompeter met many famous people, among them Eleanor Roosevelt, Jack Benny, Red Skelton and Harpo Marx. Through her work she also met a young actor named Ronald Reagan, who invited her to visit him in California. joke that if taken him up on his offer, she might have ended up in the White her son said with a laugh. Other survivors include another son, Dennis; a daughter, Lynn Trompeter Brown; a brother, Robert Scanlan; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Amemorial celebration of Mrs.

life will be held early next year in Deerfield Beach. TERESA SCANLAN TROMPETER 1926-2010 Arranged celebrity interviews Teresa Scanlan Trompeter met many famous people. Radio aide met Bogart, Bacall on 1st day on job By Joan Giangrasse Kates SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE On Dec. 16, 1485, Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII, was born in Alcala de Henares, Spain. In 1653 Oliver Cromwell became lord protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.

In 1773 the Boston Tea Party took place as American colonists boarded a British ship and dumped more than 300 chests of tea overboard to protest taxes. In 1863 philosopher and poet George Santayana was born in Madrid. In 1901 anthropologist Margaret Mead was born in Philadelphia. In 1916 Gregory Rasputin, the monk who had wielded powerful influence over the Russian court, was killed by a group of noblemen. In 1944 the World War II Battle of the Bulge began as German forces launched a surprise counterattack against Allied forces in Belgium.

In 1959 The Second City improvisational comedy troupe staged its first performance in Chicago. In 1995 President Bill Clinton and congressional Republicans traded accusations as their budget impasse led to a second shutdown of the federal government. ALMANAC Product: CTBroadsheet PubDate: 12-16-2010 Zone: ALL Edition: HD Page: MAINOBIT1-39 User: wimcdonald Time: Color:.