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i 3 Fox VALLEY OBITUARIES August 14, i999DaflyIteald And Area Death Reports JtFMf Mabd Bartlett of Roscoe, HL Services for Mabel Bartlett, 85, formerly of'Green Bay, Wis, sill be held at 9:30 am. Monday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State SL, Elgin. Rev. Martia Johnson win officiate.

Dec. 30, 1913, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Karen teee Rassmussen) Blevin, she passed away Thursday, Aug. 12,1999, in Roscoe. Burial will be in Glen Oak Cemetery, HuTside. ftpr to her retirement, Mabel bad owned! and operated the Arkdale Bay Rest Resort in Arkdale, Wis.

from 1972 until 1998- Survivors include her grandchildren, Elmer (Lee) Bartlett of Green Bay, William (Linda) Bartlett of Roscoe, Thomas (Linda) Bartlett of Lake In The Hffls, Wayne (Zetta) Bartlett of Rockford, Bryan (Karen) Peterson of Arkdale, Robert Bartlett of Texas, Jeffrey (Tresa) Bartlett of Oconto, Wis. and Tracey (Beverry) Bartlett of Columbus, Ohio; 30 great-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren- She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer, in 1984; son, Bruce Bartlett, in 1987; grandsons, Bruce Bartlett in 1979 and Eric Bartlett, in 1993; and brother-in-law, William Dobson. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 pjn. Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice of Rockford, HL For information, (847) 741-8800.

Virginia CantreQ of Elgin Funeral services for Virginia Cantrell, 87, will be held at 9:30 am. today, at First Presbyterian Church in Elgin. 6 Hall will officiate. "Born Aug. 19,1911, in West Plains, Mo, topped and Leffie Pfllsbury, she died Tuesday, Aug.

10, 1999, in Wfllowbrook. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park Mrs. Cantrell attended Springfield State Teachers College in Springfield, and Elgin Community College. She was a published poet, appearing in the National Library of Poehy in 1996, and contributed her poetry to church services. She was a very active member of first Presbyterian Church of Elgin and held various offices within the church.

She was also a member of Presbyterian Women United, a past member of the Oak Crest Residence board of directors and a past president of the Perry Literary Circle of Elgin. In addition, she was an avid gardener. 'Surviving are her daughters, Linda Anne (James) Lindon of Burr Ridge and Sara (Jack) Zook Shanahan of Golden, grandchildren, Kirsten Cantrell Zook, Sara PuTsbury Lindon, Susan Gorrado, and Michael, Daniel, Timothy and Deborah Shanahan; cousin, Dr. Rob- ert C. Vaughan of Midlothian; and nephew, Joseph PuTsbury of Pomona, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph CantreB, in 1986; sister, Lucfle Pfflsbury; and brothers, Gardner and Joseph Pilisbury. Visitation wfll be from 9 ajn. until the time of services at 9:30 am. today, at the church. Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church." Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.

For information, (847) 741-8800. Evira Garbrecfai of Elgin Funeral services for Elvira C. Garbrecht, 74, a longtime resident of Elgin, will be held at 10 ajn. today, at Wait Boss Allanson Funeral Chapel, 51 Center SL, Elgin, The Rev. Donald Riemer of Immanuel United Church of Christ will officiate.

Born July 1, 1925, in Schaumbui-g, to Herman and Helen (nee Mayo) Moeller, she died Wednesday, Aug. at her home. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Surviving are her sons, Herman (Cyndee) Garbrecht and William Garbrecht, both of Elgin; sisters, Margaret Heath of SL Charles and Lucille Garbrecht of Roselle; and grandchildren, Jason Garbrecht of Elgin, Mike Garbrecht of Dundee and Lyndee Garbrecht of Elgin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William E.

Garbrecht, whom she married in 1944 and who died OcL 26, 1973; and sister, Elma lehl For information, (847) 742-2100. Lee Aim McManaman of Elgin Memorial services for Lee Ann McManaman, 40, will be held at 2 pjn. Sunday, at the Wait Soss Allanson Capel, Elgin. Rev. Thomas Merman will Christensen made his mark on city BY KATHRYN GRONDK Daily Herald Staff If you have toured through SL Charles'historical buildings, chances are you have seen the work of Max W.

Christensen. The longtime resident, who died last week, left his mark on his hometown's history by doing much restoration work in several noteworthy structures. A carpenter by trade, Christensen was instrumental in the restoration of. the Beith House, the Garfield Farm House in LaFox, the Durant Peterson House hi western SL Charles, the Dunham Hunt Museum in downtown SL Charles and the bell tower at Shelby School "Dad loved a challenge," said his son Richard Christensen. "He loved old things.

"When it came to wood or mechanics, there wasn't anything he couldn't do. He could fix anything" Christensen became a carpenter in 1939 but then detoured from the trade for a fewyears while he served in the Army's anti-aircraft division and the Corps of Engineers during World War EL Upon returning, he worked as a carpenter with his father to build houses for several years. He then owned and operated Christensen Brothers with Ms brother, the late Ejlev, during the early 1960s before he went to work for another SL Charles outfiL He finished off his career working on his own, doing remodeBng and building additions. He could visualize a completed remodeling job just by looking at the existing rooms and then easily map it out for homeowners. "He got a reputation that he could do anything," Christensen said.

"He had customers, who, until they died, he was the only one who they would let work on their house." Born Dec. 4, 1958, to Jack and Shirley (nee KageD McManaman, she died Friday, August 13, 1999, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Burial will be private. She was a member of SL John's Lutheran Church of Elgin. She is survived by her parents; brother Jay (Pam) McManaman; and sister Leslie (Eric) Olson, all of Elgin.

Visitation will be from 1 pjn. until the time of the services, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to SL John's Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. For information, (847) 742-2100. The Funeral Services Directory Is Published Daily As A Consumer Resource By The Advertising Department Of The Daily Herald Pead A.

Pesch A funeral Mass for Pearl A. Pesch, 83, of West Palm Beach, Fla, formerly of Chicago, will be celebrated at 10 ajn. Monday, at SL Patrick Church, 408 Cedar SL, SL Charles. Born SepL 15,1915, in Chicago, she died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at Good Samaritan Hospital hi West Palm Beach.

Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Surviving are her children, Phyllis Pesch of Georgia, James (Marilyn) Pesch Jr. of Port SL Lutie, Fla, and Anthony (Claudia) Pesch of SL Charles; sister, Detoris (Max) Durachta of Sun Cify West, seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded ia death by her husband, James Pesch, and brother, Raymond Scripture. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm.

Sunday, at Ynrs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main SL, SL Charles. For information, (630) 584-0060. Donald G. Richardson of Elgin Funeral services for Donald G.

Richardson, 79, of rural Elgin, wfll be held at 11 ajn. today, at Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park SL, Hampshire. Born July 27, 1920, in Hampshire, to Fred and Edith (nee Brunscheon) Richardson, he died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, at Prpvena SL Joseph Hospital, Elgin. Burial will be in Hampshire Center Cemeteiy.

Early in his career, Mr. Richardson had farmed and worked for Marlowe's Feed and Hatchery of Huntiey, where he met his wife, Elmina. The couple farmed in the Hampshire and Elgin area, and Donald also worked as an AGRI Pro sales- man untfl his death. He was a member of Country Evangelical Covenant Church in Elgin and Elgin Moose Lodge Surviving are his wife, Rlrnirm Richardson (nee Olson), whom he married June 24, 1945; children, Ginger (Keith) Wiling of Leaf River, HL, Glen Richardson of Elgin and Gail (Edward) Bove HI of Homewood; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Vernell (Norma) Richardson of Maple Park and Fredrick (Elaine) Richardson of South Elgin; sisters, Doris (William) Kahle of Tupelo, and Velma (LaVern) Holtz of Hampshire; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded death by his sister, Delia Richardson. Memorials may be made to Country Evangelical Covenant Church in Elgin' or to the South Elgin Paramedics. For information, (847) 683-2711. LaVonne Scholl of Elgin Memorial services for LaVonne Scholl, 70, wffl be held at 11 ajn. today, at Eon Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elgin.

The Rev. Steve Kottke wfll officiate. Born June 5, 1929, in Chicago, to Albert and Lucille (nee Hadden) Wise, she died Tuesday, Aug. 10,1999, at her home. Burial will be private.

Mrs: Scholl had been a resident of Elgin for more than 50 years. Surviving are her daughters, Sharon Scholl of Irvine, Renee (Randy) Eichhorst of Elgin, Micky (Gary) Fowler of Elgin, Desiree (Lany) Nichols of Elgin and Angel (Mike) Jamieson of Elgin; son, Abe Wise of San Pedro, sister, Rue Wise of San Pedro; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her fa- ther, Albert Wise; mother, Lucille Wise Nelson; and stepfather, Harrv Nelson, Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. For information, (847) 741-8800. Dadene SeK Services for Darlene B.

Self, 74, of Fort Myers, Fla, formerly of will be held at 10 ajn. today, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce SL, Elburn. The Rev. Katherine Lawes, pastor of Community Congregational Church, will officiate.

Bom April 26,1925, in Gaiesburg, to Earl and Lucille (nee Slater) Bushong, she passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1S99, at the home of her son, Bruce Self, near Eroum. Following cremation, she will be laid to rest with her parents in Lynwood Cemetery, Gaiesburg. During her childhood, Darlene's family moved to Chicago where her father worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. She attended school in Cicero and graduated with the Class of 1942 from Morton East High School, where she was the cheerleading team captain and a member of the homecoming court.

Following high school she worked at Spiegel's and Alden's stores in Chicago until 1947 when she married her high school sweetheart, Clarence E. Self on Feb. 22. The couple made their home in Madison, Wis, where Clarence attended the university and played football He later became a professional football player and their lives followed his career to Chicago, Detroit and finally to the Green Bay Packers. In later years, Darlene moved to Fort Myers.

She resided there until 1998 when she went to live with her daughter in Seabrook, Texas. Plagued by advancing emphysema, she moved to Elburn in 1999 where she spent her last days with her son and his family Darlene spent many years involved in school activities where she was predictably "front and center" whenever her children were involved. She also enjoyed great evenings with her ladies poker club. Nothing made her smile, however, like the thought of her children and grandchildren, for whom she lived. Surviving are her children, Cynthia (J.J.) Cantini Jr.

of Galveston. Texas, and Bruce (Margie) Self of Elburn; their father, Clarence Self of Lake Geneva, grandchildren, Amber and Megan Cantini of Galveston, and Jason, Alex and Jackie Self of Elburn; brother, Rex E. Bushong of Lake Como, a host of dear friends." She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from 9 am. until the time of services at 10 ajn.

today, at the funeral home. Friends are invited to mafl written recollections and memories of Darlene which will be compiled for a family album PO Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. For information, (630) 365-6414. LudfleRSkar of St. Charles A memorial Mass for Lucille Skar, 78, will be held at 11 ajn.

Saturday. Aug. 21.. at SL Patrick Catholic Church, SL Charles. Rev.

Joseph linster will officiate. There will be a reception following the service at the home of Lucilie's son and daughter-in-law, James and Karen Skar, 41W 579 Foxbend Drive, SL Charles. Bom Jan. 12, 1921, in Wilmette, the daughter of William. B.

and Mary C. (nee Surges) Thalman, she died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Interment was private. Mrs. Skar is survived by her sons, Lawrence (CaroD of Hunt Valley, Md, William of San Francisco, Calif, and James (Karen) of SL Charles; daughters, Virginia (Robert) Sister of Littleton, Colo, Deborah (David) Heins of SL Charles and Patricia Skar of Houston, Texas; brother, Bill OLpraine) Thalman of Westervflle, Ohio; sisters, Elizabeth (John) Rosemark of Rochester, Minn, Evelyn (Les) Rakow of Northbrook, and Florence Thalman and Mildred Thalman, both of Wilmette; and grandchildren, Daniel Stacey, Tanya and Katie Skar, Steven and Patrick Sisler, Stephanie Meier and John-Hems.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Zenon in 1983; and her parents. Arrangements were made by Ynrs Funeral Home, SL Charles. For information, (630) 584-0060. Daily Closing Times For Obituaries Is 4:00 pjn. To Appear The Next Day (2 pjn.

Saturday, for Sunday's issue) Information for Veterans To report the death of a veteran or to inquire about benefits, contact the Department of Veteran's Affairs at the following toll free number 1-800-827-1000 This telephone number operates from 8 ajn. until 4 pjn, Monday through Friday only. Social Security Information To report the death of a Social Security or SSI beneficiary, or to inquire about death or survivor benefits, contact the Social Security Administration toll free at 1-800-772-1213 This telephone number operates during customary business hours, Monday through Friday only. THESE FUNERAL DIRECTORS OFFER EXPERT GUIDANCE AND SERVICE Abbey Harbor Funeral Service Christopher T. May.

P.C. 206 W. living Park Rd. Itasca (630) 773-8433 is- Countryside Funeral Homes Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (atBarringtonRoad) (630) or (847) 289-8054 950 South Bartlett Road (atSteamsRoad) Bartlett (630)289-7575 Elegy Cremation and Memorial Service 1600 Gotf Rd.

Suite i Rolling Meadows Ton-free (877) 565-7070 (cremation specialist; not a funeral home) Fredrick Funeral Home 284 Park St. Hampshire (847)683-2711 James A. O'Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main St. Huntiey (847) 669-5111 Laird Funeral Homes 310 S.

State St. Elgin (847)741-8800 120 S. Third St West Dundee (847)836-8770 Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals ,4750 W. Dempster St. Skokie (847) 679-3939 Madison Funeral Home 305 Paik St.

Elgin (847) 741-1128 252 South State St Elgin (847) 742-7000 Malone Funeral Home 324 E. State St. Geneva (630) 232-8233 Miller Funeral Home 504 W. Main St. West Dundee (847)426-3436 Norris Funeral Home 102 S.

Third St. St. Charles (630) 584-2000 O'Conner Homeier Funeral Home 364 Division St Elgin (847) 741-1400 Querhammer Flagg Funeral Home 500 West Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake (815) 459-1760 The Piser Chapels 9200 N. Skokie Blvd.

Skokie (847) 679-4740 3019 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago (773) 561-1890 5206 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago (773) 561-4740 The salvation of mankind lies only in making everything the concern of Alexander Sohhenitsyn Wait-Ross-Allahson Funeral Service 51 Center St.

Elgin (847) 742-2100 201 S. Main St. Algonquin (847) 658-4232 Weinstein Family Services 111 Skokie Blvd. Wilmette (847) 256-5700 1300 W. Devon Ave.

Chicago (773) 761-2400 Willow Funeral Home 1415 W. Algonquin Rd. In The Hills (847) 458-1700 Windridge Funeral Home Ltd. 104 High Road Gary Tollfree: 1-800-870-9648 (847) 639-2191 Yurs Funeral, Home 405 Main St. St Charles (630) 584-0060 Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home 209 S.

Batavia Ave. Batavia (630) 879-7900 Yurs-Wittenberg Funeral Home 1771 W. State St. Geneva (630) 232-7337 For complete information regarding placing a listing in this directory, or for advertising options on this page, please contact us afc 847-4274790 Visit the Daily Herald online. www.dailyherald.com Obituary Desk Fax Service Information may be faxed to the Obituary Desk 24 hours a day.

(847) 427-1130 Social Security Information 1-800-772-1213 Veteran's Affairs Information 1-800-827-1000 Marianne Brahar of Wheeling Services for Marianne C. Brahar taee Machuletz), 71, formerly a 33-year Arlington Heights resident, will be held at 10 am. today, at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Bd. (four blocks south of Palatine M), Arlington Heights.

Born July 7,1928, in Germany, she died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. Interment wQl.be private. A five-year Wheeling resident, she was a member of the Berlinger Baeren. Survivors include her husband, Michael; children, Christine (Greg) Mac Intyre of Buffalo Grove and Josef (Mamie) Brahar of Wheeling; grandchildren, Jessica and Madafyn Brahar; and siblings, Claus CAnni) Machuletz of Englewood, Fla.

and Gundi flate Sam) Hryhorkiw of Palatine. For information, (847) 253-0168. Vdma Campani See notice under North Suburban Obituaries. Jacob H. "Jake" Hiresman of Des Plaines Services for Jacob H.

"Jake" Ehresman, 64, wfll be held at pjn. today, at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee SL, Des Plaines. Born March 28, 1935, in Chicago, he died Wednesday, Aug. 11,1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights. Interment wfll be private.

Mr. Ehresman had been a member of the Carpenters Union Local for 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Sally A. Ehresman (nee Hauser) of Des Plaines; son, Timothy A. (Lauren) Ehresman of Bartlett; daughters, Cindy A.

(Michael) Nelson of MeHenry and Jill M. Ehresman of Mesa, grandchildren, Richard J. Disalvo of McHenry, Kristin M. Nelson of McHenry and Kayla M. Ehresman of Mesa; brother, Bichard (the late Rita) Ehresman of Swansea, 01; and sisters, Adeline (Joseph) LaBella of Villa Park and Josephine (the late Raymond) Padiak of West Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruno (Virginia) Ehresman of Greenfield, Wis. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 pan. today, at the funeral home. For information, (847) 824-5155.

"Every sweet has its sour" Ralph Waldo Emerson la Memoriam Information Remember loved ones with an In Memoriam notice. Closing time for placement is noon dairy, Monday through Friday. To place an In Memoriam telephone (847) 4274776. You may fax your text to us afc (847) 427-1130. John (3asz formerly of Des Plaines Prayers for John Glasz, 94, of Broadhead, Wis.

for 30 years, will be said at 9:30 ajn. Tuesday, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. (one block north of Lake-Cook Buffalo Grove. Mass wfll follow at 10:30 am.

at Holy Family Church, Inverness. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at Beloit "Health Rehabilitation Center in Beloit, Wis. Entombment will be in AH Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines. A longtime Des Plaines resident, Mr.

Glasz and his wife had operated an egg and poultry store in Des Plaines. He was a member of the Elks Club of Des Plaines. He was the husband of-the late Katharine (nee Schneider), she passed away in 1978; father of Elaine (Ledo) Lucietto and Carolyn K. (John) Cochran; grandfather of.Ann (Richard) Scheffrahn, Kunberly (MichaeD Coniglio, Dr. Therese (Jerry) Lucietto-Sieradzki and Erie (Kathleen) Geist; and great-grandfather of Katherine, Guenevere, Brandon and CaiUyn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 pjn. Monday, at the funeral home. Memorials to Breast Cancer Research or Masses are appreciated. For information, (847) 215-6656. Bennie A.

Guzzardo, DD.S. formerly of Mount Prospect A funeral Mass for Bennie A. Guzzardo, D.D.S, 82, of Rock Falls, and Naples, Fla, win be held at I 10 ajn. today, at SL Raymond de Penaforf Church, Mount ProspecL Visitation will be from 9 ajn. until the time of the Mass.

Born April 9, 1917, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Vita (nee Pumflia) Guzzardo, he died Tuesday, Aug. 10,1999. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Dr. Guzzardo was a veteran of the Army.

He practiced dentistry in Chicago for 32 years and was on courtesy staff at Columbus Hospital He provided dental care to the Missionaiy Sisters of Sacred Heart for many years. He was a member of SL Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, El, Rock River Country Club, the Chicago and Illinois Dental Societies and past president of the Lakeyiew Lions Club. Survivors include his beloved wife, Esther (nee Crawford), whom he married on July 15, 1944; sons, John (KaroD Guzzardo of Sterling and David Guzzardo of Wauconda; sisters, -Frances (Joseph) Kost of Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Ann Indurante of Vancouver, and four grandchildren. A memorial has been established to the William MuTigan Foundation for the Deaf.

Arrangements were made by Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. For information, (815) 626-1131. Obituary Page Deadlines The closing time for obituary placement is 4 p.m. the day prior to publication, except on Saturdays, for publication in Sundays issue, when it is 2 p.m. Call (847) 427-4776 Jenny H.

Johansen of Harrington Memorial "services for Jenny H. Johamen faee Roge), 91, will be held at 11 am today, at Salem United Methodist Church, 115 W. Lincoln Barrington. Born Nov. 11, 1907 in Denmark; she passed away Thursday, Aug.

12, 1999, at The Danish Home in Chicago, Mrs. Johansen was a homemaker and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She worked at the Bob and Betty Shop in Barrington and loved to garden and play bridge. She is survived by her children, Betty Ruth Johansen of Arlington, Va, Kai (Charlotte) Johansen of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England and Esther Dea Johansen of Barrington; sisters, Lilly Andersen, Astrid Westergaard and Ella Knudsen; grandchildren, Kirsten Methammer, Dea Campbell and Karen Stark; three great-grandchildren; sister- in-law, Astrid Roge; and nephews Paul (Sharlene)' and Alan (Laura) Roge, She was preceded in death by her husband K. Fred Johansen, whom she married on Mar.

7,1931, in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church or The Danish Home, 5656 Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL. 60631., Arrangements were made by Stirlen-Pieper and Davenport Funeral Home, Barrington. For information, (847) 381-3411 Hope Helen Johnson of Des Plaines Funeral services for Hope Helen Johnson (nee Eix), 94, will at 10 ajn. Monday, at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines.

Bom Nov. 4,1904, in Harvey, she died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at the Oakton Arms hi Des Plaines. Interment wfll be in Irving Park Cemetery. A resident of Des Plaines since 1945, Mrs.

Johnson had worked as a secretary for Dr. Clarence Hosteller in Des Plaines for 15 years, prior to her retiremenL A member of First Congregational Church in Des Plaines since 1945, she remained a very active volunteer at the church up until the time of her death. She was the wife of the late Robert- Hamilton Marr Johnson; mother of Mehrin Hamilton Marr (Diana) Johnson and the late Robert Hamilton Marr Johnson and Mary Lou (Ralph) Radcliffe; grandmother of Barbara (Glenn) Ober, Beth (Larry) Elwood, Bonnie Radcliffe, Eirik Johnson and Kirsten Johnson; great-grandmother of six; and great-great-grandmother of two. She was also the sister of the late Byron and Maureen; and cousin of Elaine and the late Bernice. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pjn.

Sunday, at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee SL, Des Plaines, and from 9 ajn. until the time of services at 10 ajn. Monday, at the church. For information, (847) 824-5155. Veteran's Affairs Information 1-800-827-1000.