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PAGE 4 SF.f.TTON4 DAII.YIIF.RAI.I) Obituaries TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 Ufe stories Portraits of people who have enriched the suburbs Antoinette Ross 1902-2008 Fundraiser for clubs, schools dies at 105 BY LEE FII.AS Antoinette Ross led a full life right up until her death at the age of 105. "She was still driving at the age of 99," said daughter Roscllc Kwak of Lake Villa. "She was really a great woman who led such an amazing and fulfilling life." Mrs. Ross, a resident of Fox Lake since 1949, died in March at a Lindcnhurst nursing home. Memorial services will he held at 7 tonight at the Lakes Region American Legion Post 703 on Route 12 in Fox Ixike.

Mrs. Ross was a member of the Post 703 Women's Auxiliary, the Fox Lake Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, the Grant Township Republican Women's Club and St. Bcde Catholic Church in Ingleside. She was born April 1, 1902, in Chicago. Mrs.

Ross's husband was a member of the Fox Lake Police Department who was wounded in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on Route 12. "After my father was disabled, my mother started buying and selling real estate to help pay the bills," Kwak said. "She received her real estate license later in life, when she was about 50." Mrs. Ross retired from the real estate business when she was 75, but continued to raise money for her various clubs in the area, Kwak said. "One of my fondest memories was her selling hot dogs and barbecue at Shady Lane School to help raise money to send our class to Washington D.C.," she said.

"She was always there to help tions raise money for whatever they needed." "She was a fantastic lady who was always there whenever anyone needed her," Kwak said. Survivors also include former son-in-law Wally Kwak of Lake Villa and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Memorials to the Fox Lake Fire Department Rescue Squad, RO. Box 26, Fox Lake, IL 60020, would be appreciated.

Arrangements were made by the K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home in Fox Lake, (847) 5872100. Irena Sendler 1910-2008 ASSOCIATKI) A group of Polish Jews are led away for deportation by the SS in this 1943 file photo taken during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto. Irena Sendler, who died Monday, helped 2,500 children in the ghetto escape from the Nazis. Woman saved 2,500 children from Nazis Associated I'tra WARSAW, Poland Irena Sendler credited with saving some 2,500 Jewish children from the Nazi Holocaust by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto, some of them in baskets died Monday, her family said.

She was 98. Sendler, among the first to be honored by Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial as a Righteous Among Nations for her wartime heroism, died at a Warsaw hospital, daughter Janina Zgrzembska told The Associated Press. President Lech Kaczynski expressed "great regret" over Sendler's death, calling her "extremely brave" and "an exceptional person." In recent years, Kaczynski had spearheaded a campaign to put Sendler's name forward as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize. Sendler was a 29-year-old social worker with the city's welfare department when Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, launching World War II. Warsaw's Jews were forced into a walled-off ghetto.

Seeking to save the ghetto's children, Sendler masterminded risky rescue operations. Under the pretext of inspecting sanitary conditions during a typhoid outbreak, she and her assistants ventured inside the ghetto smuggled out babies and small children in ambulances and in trams, sometimes wrapped up as packages, Teenagers escaped by joining teams of workers forced to labor oiiside the ghetto, They were placed in families, Irena Sendler orphanages, hospitals or convents. Records show that Sendler's team of about 20 people saved nearly 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto between October 1940 and its final liquidation in April 1943, when the Nazis burned the ghetto, shooting the residents or sending them to death camps. "Every child saved with my help and the help of all the wonderful secret messengers, who today are no longer living, is the justification of my existence on this Earth, and not a title to glory," Sendler said in 2007 in a letter to the Polish Senate after lawmakers honored her efforts in 2007. In hopes of one day uniting the children with their families most of whom perished in the Nazis' death camps Sendler wrote the children's real names on slips of paper she kept at home.

When German police came to arrest her in 1943, an assistant managed to hide the slips, which Sendler later buried in a jar under an apple tree in an associate's yard. Some 2,500 names were recorded. "It took a true miracle to save a Jewish child," Elzbieta Ficowska, who was saved by Sendler's team as a baby in 1942, recalled in an AP interview in 2007. "Mrs. Sendler saved not only us, but also our children and grandchildren generations to come." Anyone caught helping Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland risked being summarily shot, along with family members a fate Sendler only barely escaped herself after the 1943 raid by the Gestapo.

The Nazis took her to the notorious Pawiak prison, which few people left alive. Gestapo agents tortured her repeatedly, leaving with scars on her body but she refused to betray her team. "I kept silent. I preferred to die than to reveal our activity," she was quoted as saying in Anna Mieszkowska's biography, "Mother of the Children of the Holocaust: The Story of Irena Sendler." Zegota, an underground organization helping Jews, paid a bribe to German guards to free her from the prison. Under a different name, she continued her work.

After World War II, Sendler worked as a social welfare official and director of vocational schools, continuing to assist some of the children she rescued. In 1965, Sendler became one of the first so-called Righteous Gentiles honored by the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem for wartime heroics. Poland's communist leaders at that time would not allow her to travel to Israel; she collected the award in 1983. Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev said Sendler's "courageous activities rescuing Jews during the Holocaust serve as a beacon of light to the world, inspiring hope and restoring faith in the innate goodness of mankind." Despite the Yad Vashem honor, Sendler was largely forgotten to hijr recent years, General Information Concerning the Obituary Brief denth announcements are published hy the Dnily Herald as a public service at no charge and localized by region: Northwest suburban. North suburban.

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i Viola Fern Vender a Usle resident far See full obituary. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN Stanley R. "Stan" Banas See full obituary. Ralph O. Bohne ofBartlett Seejul! obituary.

Irene "Cookie" Gasiorowskl See full obituary. Sally M. Holmes of Park Ridge See full obituary. John S. Kearney of Arlington Heights See full obituary.

Veronica "Verna" Kowal See full obituary, Patricia Ann Masterson of South Harrington See full obituary. Mary C. Morgan ofBarrington See full obituary. Maria Murguia of Palatine See full obituary. JohnJ.Tampir ofStreamwoodfor 16 years NORTH SUBURBAN Grill formerly of Libertyvllle Ronald J.

Crill, 60, of Lake Bluff, died Monday, May 12. Arrangements are being made by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, Ubertyyjlle, 847 362 3J)Q9. Jeanette H. Martin lifelong resident of Prairie View See full obituary. Beatrice T.Wallwin a resident of Lake Zurich since 1988 See full obituary.

WEST SUBURBAN Timothy J.Cleary ofWlnfleltlfor 47 years Jlee full obituary; Joyce R. Condos ofAddlsonfor24years Joyce R. Condos (nee Schuchart), 55, died Saturday, May 10. Arrangements are being made by Humes Funeral Home, Addison, Peter J. DeFrancisco of Roselle Peter J.

DeFrancisco died Sunday, May 11. Arrangements are being made by the Countryside Funeral Home, Roselle, 630- 529-575L Sam Fricano of Lombard Sam Fricano, 92, formerly of Chicago and Norridge, died Sunday, May 11, Arrangements are being made by Brust Funeral Home. Lombard, 630-629-0094. Diana Marks Diana Marks (nee Krumsee), 51, passed away. Arrangements are being made by The Oaks Funeral Home.

Itasea, 630-250-8588. Alice Mary Repak ofNaperviHe See full obituary. Dolores E. Schmidt of Villa Park Delores E. Schmidt, 89, died Sunday, May 11.

Arrangements are being made by Steuerte Funeral Home, Villa Park, 630-8324161. Douglas Stevenson formerly ofMedinah Thomas L. Thomas Jr. formerly of Wheaten See full obituary. Stewart Work See full obituary.

Fox VAttfiV Detwin L. Borhart formerly ofliuntley See full obituary. Earl P. Gottschalk See full obituary. Daniel Lake ofAlgonqutn Daniel Lake, 37, died Saturday, May 10.

Arrangements are being made by Madison Funeral Home, Elgin, 847-741-1128. Kenneth Lino of South Elgin See full obituary. Edward J. Van Broeck of St. Charles See full obituary.

OBITUARIES Stanley R. "Stan" Banas Family and friends of Mr. Stanley R. "Stan" Banas will meet on Thursday, May 15, at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 1962 Old Willow Road, Northfield, IL 60093, where he will be lying In state from 9:30 a.m.

until the celebration of the Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow In All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Nlles.

Stan passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10,2008, after recently celebrating his 81st birthday. Mr. Banas was a 1945 graduate of Lane Tech High School, a 1950 graduate of Purdue University and served in the Coast Guard during World War II. He was past president and CEO of Stanley Spring Stamping Corporation; past president of Spring Manufacturers Institute; past president of Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers; past president for six years of Ridgemoor Country Club and member of North Shore Country Club; chairman of the board of Resurrection Development Foundation; a member of the board of directors of Mid-City National Bank; a Fourth Degree member of Tonti Council of president of the board of Marlllac High School, Northfield, and Regina Dominican High School. Stan was the love of her life and cherished husband of Dorothy (nee Skaja), and will be lovingly remembered by his devoted children, Veronica Shedd, Stanley J.

(Susie), Andrea Bauer, Michael (Mary Gaye), Jim (Bobl Jo), and Mary (Robert) Hess. He was the cherished Papa of DeAnn Shedd, John Shedd, Jim Shedd, Rachael Banas, liayley Banas, Stanley Michael Banas, Corey Mattas, Meghan Banas, Molly Banas, Moriah Banas, Michael Stanley Banas, Dayton Banas, Kelsey Banas, Maren Hess and Preston Hess; dear son of the late Stanley John and Agnes Banas; brother of Ronald J. (Adrienne) Banas; brother-in-law of Lorraine (Ted) Buenz, Bud (the late Marilyn) Skaja, Mickey (Ann) Skaja. Tom (Carol) Skaja, Jack (Barbara) Skaja, Jim (Irene) Skaja, Jerry Skaja and Larry (Jan) Skaja; treasured uncle and great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews; and beloved cousin to many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.

Philip the Apostle Church (at the address above), Community Life Church, 1515 Yosemite Place, McKinney, TX 75069, the Resurrection Hospital Development Foundation, 7435 W. Talcott Chicago IL 60631 or the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Suite 2015, Chicago IL 60602. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care given to Stan by his many care givers. For Information, 847-966-7302.

Sign the guest book at www.skalaluneralhomes.com. Ralph O. Bohne ofBartlett The family and friends of Ralph 0. Bohne will meet Thursday, at St. Mary's Shrine, 517 Elm Rockford, where he will He In state from 9 a.m.

until the time of the Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be In Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St.

mile west of Roselle Road), Roselle. He was the beloved husband of Adele (nee Dublskl); devoted father of Adrienne (William) Majewski, Ralph J. (Janet), Mary E. and Kurt P. Bohne; dear brother of Eugene and William (Rose) Bohne; and dear grandfather of Elizabeth and Samantha Bohne, and Eric and Matthew Majewski.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org or by mall to 2141 Rosecrans Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 For Information, 630-889-1700. Delwin L. Borhart formerly ofHuntley Visitation for Delwin L. Borhart, 86, of Marengo. will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14, at Zlon Lutheran Church, 408 Jackson Marengo, IL 60152, and will continue at church from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Thursday, May 15, with the Rev. Glen Borhart officiating. Burial will be In Huntley Cemetery.

Born May 15,1921, in Huntley, the son of Louis and Grace (Jaster) Borhart, he passed away Saturday, May 10,2008, at Florence Nursing Home In Marengo. Mr. Borhart was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church In Huntley. On Dec. 28,1941, at Trinity Lutheran Church, he married Frances Hartman.

Delwin was a lifelong member and active leader in the Huntley Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong farmer and farmed on the Sun Valley Farms of Edwin F. Delcke, for most of his life. He was a former school board member for the Huntley Consolidated School District was an Outstanding Service Award recipient and lifetime member of the Huntley Lions Club; a 4-H leader; a board member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau; and was a delegate to the American Milk Producers. Delwin Is survived by his loving wife, Frances of 66 years; daughter, Deaconess Bonnie (the Rev.

James) Beversdorf and their four children and five grandchildren; son, Gary (Frances) Borhart and their four children; son, Alan fieri) Borhart and their three children and three grandchildren; daughter, Dr. Ann (David) Barron and their three children and one grandchild; daughter, Mary (Frederick) Harm and their four children and three grandchildren; the Rev Dr. Glen (Dale Ann) Borliart and their two children and three grandchildren; daughter, Karen (George) Karas and their five children; and son, Clark, (Sandy) Borhart and their three children. He was preceded In death by his parents and a sister, Leora Merge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions In his name may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund.

For Information, James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, Huntley, 847-669-5111. Timothy J. Cleary ofWlnfleldfor 47 years The funeral for Timothy J. Cleary, 82, will begin with funeral prayers at 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, at Wllllams- Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Napervllle Road), Wheaton, then proceed to St. John the Baptist Church, Winfield, for a Mass a 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, at the funeral home. Born May 8,1926, in Chicago, where he was also raised, he passed away Saturday, May 10,2008, at home. Timothy was a graduate of Our Lady Help of Christians Grammar School and St. Phillip's High School, both of Chicago and Ouincy College. He was a veteran of World War II, serving In the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, two Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, a Victory Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.

He was the former president of CJC Auto Parts of Lombard. His gift of gab, love of people, devotion to Mary our Mother, and enthusiastic support of the Chicago White Sox and University of Notre Dame, served as an inspiration to all. He Is survived by his wife Joan R. (nee Collins), of 55 years; children, James F. (Frances), Timothy B.

(Grace), Michael Mary Beth and Joseph grandchildren, Meghan (Peter) Klmani, and Courtney, Kevin and Shealeen Cleary; his sisters, Kathleen (the late Gordon) Kenney and Patricia (Roy) Pedi; and many devoted nieces and nephews. He was preceded In death by his son, William and his brothers, Kevin L. and James F. (the late Edna) Cleary. In lieu of flowers, donations to HomeCare Physicians, 1800 N.

Main Wheaton, IL 60187 appreciated. For information, 630-668-0016 or www.willlarns-kampp.com. Ebrom See the Alice Mary Repak obituary. Irene "Cookie" Gasiorowskl The funeral for Irene "Cookie" Gasiorowskl (nee Wiercioch) will begin at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd.

(at Barrington Road), proceeding to Church of the Holy Spirit, for a Mass at 10a.m. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Mrs.

Gasiorowskl passed away Sunday, May 11,2008. She was the beloved wife of Chester; loving mother of Tom (Rosanne), Dick (Liz), Theresa (Dave) Boardman, Philip and David (Mary Beth); dear grandmother of 10; great- grandmother of nine; fond sister of Clara Rumps; and aunt and great-aunt of many. For Information, Giancola "Nut everything lhal can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." Albert Einstein Did you know you could choose an emblem to run in your obituary? Choose up to two of aw nine emblems; Veteran Firefighter Police Officer Medical Doctor Crow Sw of David Celtic Orthodox Crou For wore contact the Obituary Desk Emaili 847-427-1130.