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38 Chicago Tribune Section 1 Sunday, January 20, 2019 Robert Hunter passed away on January 12, 2019 at 91. He was born in Chicago and after high school, he enlisted in the Army in 1946, serving in the 511 Parachute Infantry Regiment stationed in Japan. After serving in the Army, he attended the University of Illinois majoring in civil engi- neering. Upon graduation in 1952, he began a career with Harza Engineering Company, working on hydroelec- tric projects all over the world, but predominantly in Central and South America. He retired in 1987 and pursued his second passion as a volunteer at the Illinois Railroad Museum restoring Pullman cars and using his engineering skills on various projects at the museum.

He also worked with Kloke Locomotive Works on the design and construction of 2 full size, fully operational steam locomotives. He is survived by his two sons, Robert (Marguerite), grandchildren Kylie, Elliot, and Sean, and son Glenn (Annette), grandchildren Michael and Matthew. He was a guiding force and inspiration to his family. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Family will hold private services at a later date.

Memorials can be made to the Illinois Railroad Museum, PO Box 427, Union, IL 60180. Hunter, Robert Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries John Hopkins, 60, of Charlotte, NC, died Dec 21, 2018 of kidney disease. Formerly of Chicago. Son of Peter Margaret (Bowman) Hopkins. Survived by brother Pete (Judy), sisters Mary, Margaret, Theresa (Richard) Rice, Kate (Danny) Todd.

Service private. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Hopkins, John Elaine Capps Heskett, age 99, of Oak Park, formerly of Downers Grove, IL and St. Paul, MN passed away December 28, 2018. Beloved wife for 66 years of the late E. Eugene (2010); loving mother of Sedgwick Heskett, the late John and Barbara J.

Heskett (Alan Robertson); cherished grandmother of Leslie and Audrey Robertson; dear sister of the late John Sedgwick Capps and the late Lucile Hubbert. Memorial visitation Monday, January 28, 2019 11 a.m. until time of service 1 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, The family appreciates memorials to the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Downers Grove. For additional information, www.toonfuner- alhome.com or 630-968-0408.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HESKETT, ELAINE CAPPS Carol Hersch nee DeWitt, beloved wife of the late Selig; loving mother of Alison (Tony) Martin, Terrie (Jeff) Bennett and Adrienne (Tim Olson; cherished grandmother of Alina Martin (Marc Fuentebella), Alyssa (Andrew) Harry, Michael (Lauren) Bennett, Lindsey (Bryant) McWhorter and J. Alex (fiancee, Cecelie NaPier) Olson; great grandmother of ten; loving companion for 17 years of the late Sheldon Dvorin. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to caregiver, Rita Ebitimi and her son, Joshua. Funeral service Tuesday 12 PM at Weinstein Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Zion Gardens.

In lieu of flow- ers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Info: 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Hersch, Carol Edward Harn, 86, formally from Evergreen Park, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel. He is survived by his daughters Gail (Joe) Hughes andAlice (Hank) Spingola, grand- children: Gina (Phil), Melissa, Holly (Jim), Henry, and Michael and great grandchildren: Joey, Loukas, Jimmy, and Mallory.

Edward worked at EP high school for many years and was known by many as Edward was a Korean War veteran where he served in the United States Air Force. Edward will lay at rest alongside his departed wife, Ethel, at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Services will be private. Those wishing to make a donation in memory may do so through the Doctors Goodwill Edward Harn Memorial POB 909 Titusville, FL 32781 or to The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL Harn, Edward Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Stephen Hamburg, 78, from Chicago, Illinois passed away peace- fully on January 15, 2019 in Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve was born on January 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Irv and Dorothy Hamburg.

He was A true South Sider attending Bowen High School and Wilson Junior College. He is survived by thre sons Scott (Anna), Todd (Jeanne), and Keith (Kristin); his brother Rodney (Doris); and grandchildren: Daniel, Emma and Eric. He was pre- ceded in death by the love of his life, the late Terry Serafine) Hamburg and grandson Matthew Hamburg. He moved to Las Vegas in 2015 and be- came quite fond of his Clubhouse Poker friends and singing Karaoke at Destination Pueblo in Summerlin. He owned and operated the shoe store East Side Bootery in Chicago and was known as while a Soybean Oil trader at the Chicago Board of Trade.

Steve was a crazy White Sox Fan and equally crazy Cubbie hater. He was generous to many and loved to eat cucumbers, soup and his absolute favorite, Hamburger! He lived in Lincoln Park for nearly 30 years and was friends to many at his favorite apartment building, 2626 Lakeview. The family will forever be in gratitude, and wishes to extend thanks and appreciation to Ms.Arlene Vidad and her entire family; Caregiver, friend, and family member. Donations may be made to SIT STAY READ; 773 661 9251 or sitstayread.org A Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday January 26 from 2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. at HAYMARKET PUB AND BREWERY 737 Randolph St Chicago IL 60661.

Hamburg, Stephen Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Brought to you by Legacy.com® Every life story deserves to be told. Share your loved one's story at placeanad.chicagotribune.com Lawrence J. Littel, age 93, of Evanston. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. Littel nee Hayman; loving father of Catherine (Chester) Swiat, James (Pam) Littel, William (Lyndy) Littel and Robert (Betsy) Littel; dear grandfather of Timothy, Kevin, Karen; Jennifer, Tracy, Shannon and Daniel; William and Emily; Patrick; kind great grandfa- ther of 15 and great great grandfather of fond brother of Edward (the late Elaine) Littel.

Visitation Monday, January 21, 2019, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 10:00 a.m.

at Saint Margaret Mary Church, 2324 West Chase Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Margaret Mary Church. Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. Littel, Lawrence J.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Accountant, Appraiser and proud World War II vet- eran, Lawrence Lipkin, age 93 died January 18, 2019. Understated and elegant, this consummate businessman loved with all his heart, gave to all and believed totally in himself and those around him. As an accountant Larry devoted over 50 years to clients big and small, guid- ing their business strategy and caring about them as friends. As a Professor at UIC, he taught accounting and finance and coauthored the book Handbook of Formulas and Tables through three editions. As a resident of Downers Grove and Chicago, Larry loved our great City- from the symphony to theaters big and small, from a good martini at Booth One to Cubs games with Judi.

And, always, the view of North Avenue beach and the lake from our condo. Beloved hus- band of Judi Strauss Lipkin. Loving father of Lori (Charles Reilly) Lipkin, Lisa Lipkin and Linda (John) Gillies. Dear step-father of Hans (Susan) Hochreiter, (Billie) Hochreiter, Lori (Lawrence) Feldman and Lisa (Paul) Niser. Proud grandfather of Matthew Gillies, Kevin Gillies, Jacob Feldman, Joshua Feldman, Andrew Niser and Ethan Niser.

Dear brother of the late Grace Rackoff and the late Ruth (the late Irving) Brazen. Service Monday 1PM at Rosehill Cemetery, May Chapel, 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. Memorials to the Salvation Army, 5040 N. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60630, www.salarmychicago.org would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel 847.229.8822, www. cjfinfo.com Lipkin, Lawrence Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Age 90, of Plainfield, formerly of LaGrange, died on January 14th. US Army Air Force Beloved husband of Bernice. Loving father of Karen (the late Glen), Leann (Pat). Devoted grandfather of Jonathan, Julie (Jon), the late Danny, Jessie, Meike and Ellie.

Proud great-father of Alexa. Brother of Bill. Uncle to many. John retired from Electro-Motive 32 years ago. Services private.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Krause, John A Mary Alice Klein, age 85 beloved wife of the late, Joseph J. Klein. Loving mother of Richard (Brenda) Klein, Katherine (the late Steve) Forney, Robert (Jennifer) and the late Joseph J. Klein. Beloved grandmother of Joseph, Paul and Richard Klein, Travis (Abbey) and Matthew Forney, Mattie and Makayla Klein.

Great grandmother of Laurel Wren and Ennis Fox Forney. Loving daughter of the late Richard and Alice McGrath. Dear sister of the Jeanette (Bill) Sheehan and late Anita (the late Joe, Ret.CFD) Garrity, cherish aunt of 27. She was a graduate of St. Scholastica HS, and raised her children in St.

Margaret Mary Parish. She was a candy striper at St. Francis Hospital after which she started her career in the gift industry at the Merchandise Mart. Mary Alice had won- derful memories of traveling with her family and friends in the USA and Ireland. Visitation Thursday, January 24th, from 3 to 8pm at the John E.

Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave. Funeral Mass will be Friday, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 2324 W. Chase Avenue, interment Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions to Transitions Hospice, 1240 Raymond Huntley, IL 60142 or St. Margaret Mary School. Funeral info: 773-764-1617 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Klein, Mary Alice Larry M. Kaplan, age 71, beloved husband of Kathy Hanold, together for 20 happy years, married nearly 17 of those years; lov- ing father of Erin (Ed) Rataj and Lauren (Aaron) Kaplan; much loved step father of Alison Hanold (Neal) and Beau Hanold; cherished grandfather of Elise Rataj; adored brother of Stuart (Jean) Kaplan; much loved uncle to Claire (Salem), treasured uncle to many nieces, nephews; and friends who often called him He was a kind and loving friend to many. Generous with his knowledge he provided young people with lots of guidance.A celebration of life will take place in the near future.

Donations in name may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Nature Conservancy. For information and condolences: 847.255.3520 or www.shalom2. com Kaplan, Larry Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Glenn Merritt, 94, a 63-year resident of Homewood, IL died peacefully at home on January 13, 2019. He is survived by his brother, Dwight Merritt of Cleveland, OH, son Stephen (Chi Eun) of Rochester Hills, MI, and daughters Regna (Tom Ward) of Portland OR, Gail (Paul Brayman) of Chicago, IL, Ann (David) Coleman of Eugene, OR, and Susan (Arthur) Pearson of Chicago, IL. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all of them and his many grand- and great-grandchildren.

Further information contact or 708-798-5300 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Merritt, Glenn Gus Maskaleris, US Army Veteran; Born in Stadion, Tegeas, Greece; Beloved husband of Chrysoula (nee Koustsogiannis); Loving brother of Dimitrios (Becky) Maskaleris and Maria (Konstantinos) Svolopoulos; Dearest Uncle and cousin to many here and Greece. Visitation Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral service 10:30 a.m. at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 7373 N.

Caldwell Ave. NIles, IL. 60714 Interment will follow to Ridgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church appreciated.

Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, Info: 847-581-0536. Maskaleris, Gus Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Ana Magdun (nee Borcoman) passed away on January 17, 2019, at her home in Chicago. She was born on July 7, 1918, in Indiana Harbor, IN. family returned to Rupea in the 1920s after Transylvania was returned to Romania as part of the Treaty of Versailles.

Ana married Nicolae Magdun and had 3 children. Her husband passed away at an early age, after which Ana dedicated her life to her children and then to her grandchildren. In Romania, Ana worked dusk till dawn, raising and selling live- stock and commodities, and seamstressing. Ana and her children later moved back to the U.S. Ana is preceded in death by her husband, Nicolae, her par- ents, Gheorghe and Ana (nee Costea) Borcoman, her brothers, Lazar and Ghituca, her sister, Mary Lucuta, and her son-in-law, Dumitru Avram.

Ana is survived by her daughters Maria Crasovan and Ana Avram, her son, Nicolae, her son-in-law, Dorin Crasovan, her grandchildren, Roxana Underwood (nee Crasovan), Liliana Ciupeiu (nee Avram), and Oliver Magdun, as well as her great-grandchildren, Alexandru and Amanda Ciupeiu. Visitation: Holy Nativity Romanian Orthodox Church, 5825 N. Mozart, Chicago, on January 20, beginning at 5:30 pm. Funeral services: January 21, at 10 am, at Holy Nativity. resting place will be Rosehill Cemetery.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Magdun, Ana Dolores Mackowiak, nee Duzinskas, 79, January 17, 2019, lifetime resident of the south and southwest sides of Chicago-of Clearing neighborhood, beloved wife of Thomas Mackowiak; devoted mother of Stephen Mackowiak and Mark Mackowiak (Kim Lavin); loving daughter of the late Dominic and Marie Duzinskas; fond sister of Raymond Duzinskas and Donald Duzinskas. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Chicago, where family and friends will gather on Tuesday, January 22, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Burial St.

Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Please visit DOLORES MACKOWIAK BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www. facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Mackowiak, Dolores Ronald Lucaccioni, 84, passed away January 2, 2019 in Hollywood FL. surrounded by family. He was born October 9, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Wanda, nee Cenciarini and Rudolph Lucaccioni. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lucaccioni, his three children: Mark (Susan) Lucaccioni, Kent (Cindy) Lucaccioni and Michael Lucaccioni; his six grandchildren: Lauren, Nicholas, Joseph, Catherine, John and Isabella; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends will gather Saturday, February 9, 2019 for a Celebration of Life from noon till 4 p.m.

at Erie Cafe at 536 Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654 Please omit flowers. Contributions in name may be made to St Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Lucaccioni, Ronald Nancy Lord (nee Naxakis) ended her long goodbye from and this world on Dec. 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband Bill of Fort Walton Beach, FL, her daughters Laura (Rick) Rose, Lisa (Brad) Weber, Kirsten (Kerry) Howard and Stephanie (Dan) Johnson and her beloved grandchildren Nikki, Alexandra and Sophia Weber and Kelsey and Tanner Howard. A memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 1121 N.

Leavitt Street, Chicago on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm. full obituary can be seen at daviswatkins.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Lord, Nancy Mary Gentile Lombardo, nee Vercillo, 97, beloved wife of the late Salvatore Gentile, loving mother of Diane (John) Zilke and Mary Anne (Edward) Arcuri; devoted grandmother of James (Christine) Arcuri, Jeffrey (Susan) Zilke, Daniel (Lynn) Arcuri, Jaclyn Zilke and Kristin Arcuri; loving great-grandmother of Elise and Grace Arcuri and Anthony Zilke; cherished daughter of the late Aquila and Emil Vercillo; dear- est sister of Albert (Ginette) Vercillo and the late Jessie (the late Joseph) Gentile; fond sister-in-law of Nettie Gentile and the late Fred Gentile; beloved wife of the late Sam Lombardo; loving aunt, cousin and dearest friend to many. Long-time member of Eisenhower Seniors Club. Visitation Monday 9:00 p.m.

at HURSEN FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, SW corner of Mannheim Roosevelt Roads, Westchester. Prayers Tuesday 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Christ the King Church, Lombard. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 1550 Bishop Court, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 www.rainbowhospice. org. Funeral info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen. com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Lombardo, Mary Gentile Naiditch, Irving Irving Naiditch, 91, of Highland Park and Longboat Key, adored husband of Marilyn, nee Lazorow, for 72 wonderful years; loving father of Andrea (Richard) Amend, Susan (Jay) Johnson, Audrey (Joe) Lewis and the late Deborah Naid- itch; cherished grandpa of Geoffrey Amend, Rebecca (Michael) Zakem, Jessica Amend, Seth (Melissa) Johnson, Erin (Jason) Rosenberg, Garett Lewis, Casey Lewis, Adam (Samin) Pogoff and Dara Pogoff; adored great grandpa of Oscar, Tess, Eli, Noa, Jax and Cade; devoted son of the late Rachel and Albert Naiditch; dear brother of Shirley Kritzberg, the late Pearl Gurewitz and the late Ethel Simons; treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. Philanthropist, real-estate developer, founder and CEO of Royal Industries. Life-long fisherman, skilled wood-carver and photographer. Private funeral services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to Boys Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, 3130 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL.

34237. For information, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520. of Wellington, FL, formerly Highland Park, IL and Dayton, OH, devoted parents of Susie (Lee Jennings), Debbie (Craig Marlowe) and the late Alan Moyer, loving Grandma and Grumpa of Jennifer and Allison Jennings and Alan Marlowe, dear sister and brother of the late Jo Anne Sulkes Jenison and Frank Moyer, cherished cousin, and and friends. Bob and Gloria were married for 65 years, apart for just 5 months. A love story for the ages, together they owned one of the first and most successful Sir Speedy Instant Printing shops, retir- ing young to enjoy life in South Florida.

Gloria, 87, passed away August 1, and Bob, 88, joined her on January 13. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- tions may be made to LambsFarm.org, BnaiBrith. org or charity of your choice. A celebration of life was held. Moyer, Gloria (Goldsmith) and Robert Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Michael W.

Moran Age 82; Devoted husband of the late Therese, nee Murphy; Loving father of Michael W. Patrick, Timothy (Jo Ann), Mary Moran, and Megan (Linh) Nguyen; Dear grandfather of Molly, Jack, Ian, and Shioban Moran; Hannah Nguyen, and the late Sinead Moran; Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. John Fisher Church, 10234 S.

Washtenaw Ave, Chicago; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 would be appreciated; Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home; For Funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Moran Michael W. On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, Edith Moore passed away peacefully at the age of 101. Edith was born on December 25, 1917, in Oak Park, IL, to her parents John and Elin Finstrom.

She went to Austin High School in Chicago and then worked as an adminis- trative assistant for several companies. While work- ing for Honeywell as part of the war effort, she met Joseph C. Moore, and on April 13, 1946 they were married. Edith and Joe lived in Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, and Tucson, AZ until Edith returned to Downers Grove, IL after Joe passed away.

Edith and Joe loved to travel and visited 49 states and many countries in Europe. Edith enjoyed keeping track of the family ancestry, bird watching and especially owls. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Joe, sister Gladys Fitch, and parents John and Elin. She is sur- vived by her brother John (Evelyn) Finstrom, sister Ruth Blomgren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held January 26, 2019, 10am, at Ulrich Memorial Chapel at Oak Trace, 250 Village Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516.

Services entrusted to Chapel Hill GardensWest Funeral Home. (630) 941-5860. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Moore, Edith F. Raydell Ralph Mills, 94, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Ray was born in Detroit on May 22, 1924 to the late Raydell and Cecil (Leighton) Mills, Sr.

He married Rita Jane Ward on July 7, 1943, in Monroe, Michigan. She pre- ceded him in death on April 30, 2000. Ray was a 1942 graduate of Cass Tech High School. He honorably served in the United States Army. Ray is survived by four children, Barbara (Dennis) Fedorinchik, Ralph (Peggy) Mills, Linda (John) Stephenson, Lori (Allan) Sanderson and a daugh- ter-in-law, Beverly Mills, all of Traverse City.

Also surviving at are thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Ray was pre- ceded in death by a son, Richard Mills and a brother, Donald Mills. A memorial service honoring life will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Reynolds- Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth Traverse City, MI 49684. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S.

Army, Cherryland V.F.W. Post 2780 and American Legion Post 35. Burial of cremated remains will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memo- ries with family at his tribute page at www. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds- Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services Mills, Raydell Ralph Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Zorita neeWise, age 90.

Belovedwife of the late Honorable Abner J. Mikva. Loving mother of Mary (Steven Cohen) Mikva, Laurie (James Pfander) Mikva and Rabbi Rachel (Mark Rosenberg) Mikva. Caring grandmother of Rebecca (Alex Beckman) Cohen, Jordan Cohen, Sarah Pfander, Samantha Pfander, Benjamin Pfander, Jacob Mikva Rosenberg and Keren Mikva Rosenberg. Devoted sister of the late Paula Wise.

Graveside service Monday 2PM at Zion Gardens Cemetery, 3600 North Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Mikva Challenge, 200 S. Michigan Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60604, www.mikvachallenge.org/ donate. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Mikva, Zorita W. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.