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5D Chicago Tribune Business Section 2 Thursday, August 1, 2019 OBITUARIES In 1714, Queen Anne died; she was suc- ceeded byGeorge I. In 1790, the firstU.S.census was completed, showing a population of nearly 4 mil- lion people. In 1873, inventor Andrew Hallidie successfully tested a cable car he had designed for thecityofSanFrancisco. In 1876, Colorado was ad- mitted as the 38th state. In 1894, the First Sino- Japanese War erupted, the result of a dispute over control of Korea; army routed theChinese.

In 1914, Germany declared waronRussiaat theonsetof WorldWar I. In 1936, the Olympic Games opened in Berlin with a ceremony presided over byAdolfHitler. In 1943, race-related riot- ing erupted in New Harlem section, resulting in several deaths. In 1944, an uprising broke out in Warsaw against Nazi occupation, a revolt that lasted two months before collapsing. In 1946, theAtomicEnergy Commission was estab- lished.

Also in 1946 Presi- dent Harry Truman signed the Fulbright Program into law, establishing the schol- arships named for Sen. WilliamFulbright. In 1957, the United States and Canada reached agree- ment to create the North American Air Defense Command, orNORAD. In 1975, a 35-nation sum- mit in Helsinki, Finland, concluded with the signing of an accord dealing with European security, human rights and East-West con- tacts. In 1981, the rock music video channel MTV made its debut.

In 1994, supporters of military rulers de- clared their intention to fight back in the face of a U.N. resolution paving the way for aU.S.-led invasion. In 1995, in the second TV network takeover in as many days, Westinghouse Electric Corp. struck a deal to buy CBS for $5.4 billion. (A day earlier, Walt Disney had agreed to acquire Capi- tal Cities-ABC for $19 bil- lion.) In 1996, in a political vic- tory for President Bill Clin- ton, a federal jury in Little Rock acquitted two Arkan- sas bankers of misapplying bank funds and conspiracy to boost his political career.

(The jury deadlocked on seven other counts.) In 2001, the Federal Trade Commission cleared the way for PepsiCo to acquire Quaker Oats for about $13.4 billion in stock. In 2002, two former WorldComexecutiveswere arrested on charges of falsi- fying the books at the now- bankrupt long-distance company. In 2004, the federal gov- ernmentwarnedof possible Al Qaeda terrorist attacks against specific financial in- stitutions in New York City, Washington and Newark, N.J. In 2013, Russia granted former National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden temporary asy- lum. Also in 2013 Illinois joined 19 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing medical marijua- na.

ChicagoDaily Tribune ON AUGUST 1 DonaldMeier was a Chi- cago-based television writ- er, producer and director whowithhostandzoologist Marlin Perkins created the long-running and popular nationalnaturedocumenta- ry series of Wild which was a prime-time staple from the 1960s through the 1980s. liked everything about (TV said his nephew, Bob Ben- nett. liked the excite- ment, the people it was a whirlwind. He just thought it was the greatest experi- Meier, 104, died of con- gestive heart failure on July 13 at his Winnetka home, Bennett said. Born in tiny Pulaski, Garden County High School in Nebraska.

He earned a degree in business administration, speechand theater fromthe University of Nebraska atLincoln in 1941. While in college, Meier became interested inbroad- casting and took all the radio courses the university offered at the time. After college, Meier served in the Army duringWorldWar II, including for a year at the Pentagon. While in the Army, he rose to the level of lieutenant colonel. Meier then moved to Chicago and took a jobwith Chicago television station WBKB, which was the first incarnation of what later would become WBBM-Ch.

2.Meier worked his way up at WBKB and by the 1950s was working for NBC- owned WNBQ-TV now WMAQ-Ch. 5 directing programs. Among the programs Meier directed from the studios of NBC affiliate were the short- lived Friday night variety show Dave Garroway which aired from the fall of 1953 until mid-1954, and In 1949, Meier helped create the show Pa- which was hosted by Perkins, then thedirector of theLincolnParkZoo.Meier was theproduceranddirec- tor of which aired Sunday afternoons on starting in 1950, began being shownon NBC stations in other cities as well. For the most part, simply fea- tured zoo animals in a TV studio. was can- celed in 1957.

Perkins and Meier began planning their next venture, leading to Meier, who from the start had resolved to see King- filmed in color, also left WNBQ and started his own company, Don Meier Productions, to produce their new show. which debuted in January 1963, aired Sunday afternoons and later on, Sunday nights on NBC stations. It was mostly filmed in Chicago, although Perkins by that point had become the St. Louis director. Al- though started out also having ani- mals in the studio, the program also featured from the outset films of safaris that Perkins andMeier took throughout theworld.

The result, Tribune TV critic Larry Wolters wrote in 1965, was a popular, family-friendly animal pro- gram that blends education, entertainment and illumination in a half hour also noted that as producer, Meierdemandedallmateri- al be zoologically accurate. an average show use 20,000 feet of film and end up showing only 780 feet in the final pro- Meier told the Trib- Neil Shister in 1978. excitement comes from the editing and writ- ing. We fake any- In 1974, went into independent syn- dication, eventually appear- ing on more than 200 U.S. TV stations.

During entire run, more than 300 episodes were made, all produced by Meier, with filming taking place in some47 countries. Weekly production of ended in 1987, although Meier stuck around to complete three final shows in the 1987-88 TV season. After ended, Meier kept busy managing the business side of his company, his nephew said. In 2002, he sold the rights for the King- concept to Mutual of the sponsor of the show for its entire quarter-century run. In 1995, Meier was in- ducted into theSilverCircle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Scien- chapter.

Meier in 1993 established a scholarship to benefit a freshman broadcasting ma- jor at the University of Nebraska atLincoln, and he also endowed scholarships in the colleges of law and business. Meier himself received an honor- ary doctor of law degree from the university in 1968. In recognition of Meier contributions, the university in 2008 dedi- cated a new student com- mons area that is named after the couple. wife of 68 years, Lorie, died in June 2018 at age 100. There were no immediate survivors.

Amemorial service and a celebration of life service will take place starting at noon on Friday at the Northfield Community Church, 400 Wagner Road inNorthfield.Visitationwill begin at noon, and the servicewill start at 1 p.m. Bob Goldsborough is a free- lance reporter. DONALD MEIER 1915-2019 Writer produced of Wild Donald Meier, whose firm supervised the filming of is shown with four Emmys that his studio won on Dec. 30, 1976. JOHN TRIBUNE By Bob Goldsborough Harriet I.

Edwards (nee Matthei), age 90, of LaGrange; devoted mother to Deborah Edwards, David Edwards, Lauren Tvrdik (nee Edwards), Glenn Edwards; proud grandmother of Kristin Tvrdik, Elise Tvrdik, Sean Edwards, Steven Edwards, Michelle Edwards; preceded in death by her be- loved husband Donald Edwards and sister Muriel Lettsome (nee Matthei). Harriet passed away peace- fully at home on July 29th, following a brief illness. Harriet celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on May 27, 2019. Born and raised in Chicago, Harriet attended Valparaiso University and was a homemaker, a golfer and bowler, and an avid gardener. Throughout her lifetime, Harriet loved her schnauzers dearly.

Visitation Friday, August 2 from 4 to 8 pm at Hallowell James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Countryside. Family friends will meet on Saturday, August 3 at St. Lutheran Church at Brainard 47th Street for 10 a.m. Funeral Service.

Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- tributions may be forward to St. Lutheran Church in LaGrange, the Hinsdale Humane Society, or Valparaiso University. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500 or hjfunerals.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Edwards, Harriet I. Ronald A.

Bernstein, age 84, beloved husband of Reggy, happily married for 40 years; loving father of Corey and Gary (Cindy) Bernstein; cherished grandfather of Matthew and David Bernstein; devoted son of the late Esther and Nathan Bernstein; adored son-in-law of Dot and the late Claude Hardin; dear brother-in-law of Cindy (Fletcher) Powell; treasured uncle of Hardin Powell and Sallie Russell (Alex) McCall. Ron was an entrepreneur who was proud to never have worked for anyone had his own Advertising Agency and Direct Marketing company for over 40 years. Ron was considered a leading authority in the direct-selling industry, was a pub- lished author and frequent speaker at Direct Selling Association industry events. Chapel service Friday, August 2, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights.

Interment Shalom Memorial Park. The family will receive calls of condolence on Friday, August 2, at the Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago IL in The Parkside Room from 5:00 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS of Chicago, www.pawschicago.org. For information and condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com. Bernstein, Ronald A.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Michael Bernstein, 76. Beloved son of the late Barney and Bessie; devoted brother of Robert Bernstein, Sharon (late Howard) Posner, and the late Arnold Bernstein; caring brother-in-law of Helen (Michael) Abrams; loving uncle of Felicia (Ron) Stern, Wayne Posner, Jeff Bernstein, and Richard (Kavita) Bernstein; proud great-uncle of Liam, Avi, and Micah. Private services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, or the Jewish United Fund, www.juf.org. For info: 847-256-5700.

Bernstein, Michael Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Marjorie E. Bachert, 92, of Montgomery, Illinois passed away peacefully into her arms on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Alden Gardens of Waterford. She was born on November 22, 1926 to Frederick and Ella (Glouer) Miller, and graduated from Bardwell Elementary School and East Aurora High School, class of 1944. On June 24, 1950, Marge married Raymond P. Bachert, and they were blessed with 69 years of marriage, never speaking a harsh word to one another.

She was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School where she served on many Boards, Committees and Ministries, including Sanctuary Staff, LWML, Cemetery Board, Wit Knits, Choir Mothers, Room Mothers, and Girl Scouts as local Troop Leader. Marge also served on the Board of Directors for YWCA, and was an active volunteer in numerous other community organizations includ- ing P.E.O., Aurora Club, Mutual Ground, and Child Welfare Society where she co-managed Copley Gift Corner. In addition, Marge was employed at Aurora National Bank as a Draft Teller before leaving to raise her family. As a faithful servant of Christ, Marge was a dedicat- ed wife, mother, Gram and Uma, selflessly giving her time and unconditional love in numerous ways.

She spent countless hours on cold soccer fields root- ing for her grandchildren, and in loud gymnasiums and dark auditoriums applauding She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, both old and new, always thinking of others instead of herself. Marge was the family historian as well as steadfast prayer warrior. All who knew her looked forward to mouth-watering pies, scrump- tious cookies, and delicious coffee cakes. Her home-cooked meals were second to none. She was also known for her sewing skills and hand-knitted afghans, dishtowels, and sweaters, many of which she gave to the disadvantaged.

In her free time, Marge enjoyed baking, reading, cheering for the Cubs, and teaching herself how to use her iPad and computer. She was an ac- complished bridge player who belonged to several clubs, and an avid golfer who thoroughly enjoyed spending Monday mornings with her fellow Ladies Golf League members at Valley Green. Marge is survived by her beloved husband, Ray; daughters, Linda Bachert of Chicago, Paula Bachert of Indianapolis, and Nancy (Robert) Gilpin of Aurora; grandchildren, Megan Mercer of St. Louis, Benjamin Mercer of Indianapolis, and Katerina Gilpin of Aurora; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Eugene Miller.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 85 S. Constitution, Aurora, Illinois.

Interment will follow at St. Lutheran Cemetery, Montgomery, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School or Lutheran Bible Translators. For online guestbook visit www.dieterlememorial- home.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Bachert, Marjorie E.

Death Notices Brought to you by Legacy.com® Every life story deserves to be told. Share your loved story at placeanad.chicagotribune.com Catherine T. Kamermayer; beloved wife of the late Wallace devoted mother of Lynn (Bruce) Whitley. Visitaion Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m.

at COLONIAL-WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME 6250 N. Milwaukee Chicago. Entombment will fol- low at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In Lieu of flowers donations, to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St.

Jude Memphis TN. 38105-9959 appreciated. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfu- neral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Kamermayer, Catherine T. Sister Maureen Juozapavicius, SSC, 92, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 72 years, died July 29, 2019.

Sister Maureen served as an elementary school teacher and tutor in Illinois (Chicago and Northbrook), New Mexico, Nebraska, and Florida, guidance counselor and teacher at Maria High School, and as pastoral care associate at Holy Cross Hospital. Sister Maureen is survived by her nephews Daniel Joseph and Anthony (Nina) Juozapavich and grandniece, Nina Juozapavich. Her parents, Anthony and Eva Juozapavicius and brother Anthony Juozapavich and sister-in-law Nina Juozapavich, preceded Sister Maureen in death. Visitation and Wake Service at Franciscan Village Chapel, 1260 Franciscan Drive, Lemont, IL, Saturday, August 3, 2019 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 11:30 a.m.

Interment, St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SSC Retirement Fund. 773-776-1324 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Juozapavicius, Sister Maureen Guiomar (Guimo) Havansek, nee Dovalina; 77; be- loved wife for 58 years to Richard (Dick) Havansek loving mother of Trina (Paul) Eifert, Richard (Jeanette) Jennifer (Ray) Holzman, loving grand- mother of Ricky the twins, Katie and Jacob, Erin Lazzara and Tadhg Quinn. Visitation, Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m.

at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Chicago. Please meet Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of the Christian Burial, 4646 Austin Ave, Chicago.

Interment Private. For information (773)736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Havansek, Guiomar Gleason Life Long Westmont Illinois Robert Gleason died Saturday afternoon July 27th in Indianapolis with his two sons by his side. Mr. Gleason spent his career spanning over 32 years at Western Lucent Technologies in plant Management. He followed in his father footsteps who worked for the same company for over 40 years.

Robert as a young man entered the Navy in February 1952 and quickly learned that serving others was a large part of life. As a lifelong resident of Westmont, Robert served as a Water Department volunteer, became a Village Trustee, served as a school board member for District 201. Robert was also instrumental in the referendum that provided the funding for Westmont getting a High School in 1974. He also worked for the Village of Westmont in the building and planning department. Robert and his wife Arlene were active members in the Holy Trinity Parish with the RCIA program for over 10 years.

Robert, also was a 4th degree knight. They both were actively involved in the Westmont com- munity together spanning over 55 years of service to their beloved town. He was preceded in death by his Father Harold, his mother Marjorie and his wife Arlene. He is survived by his two sons, Kevin and Mark; his daughter in law Sharon, three grand-chil- dren Ryan (Elena), Lauren (Andrew) and Meghan and four great grand-children, Graham, Lucas, Otto and Emory.Visitation will be from 5 to 9pm Friday at Toon Funeral Home, 109 North Cass Avenue, Westmont IL. Knights of Columbus Service 7:30 pm.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 am at Holy Trinity Church. For additional information www. toonfuneralhome.com OR 630-968-0408. GLEASON, ROBERT S. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries John Vincent Glavin passed peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 27, in the company of his loving wife.

John was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Irene Glavin, and sister Nora Glavin Raith. John is survived by his wife, Retta, his sister, Helen Gourley, his children Paul (Lara) Messersmith- Glavin, Michael (Pegeen) Glavin, and Katherine (Jonah) Glavin Auteri, his former spouse and mother of his sons Elaine Pawlak, and his grandchildren Ronan, Silas, and Declan. Visitation Friday August 2, 2019, 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois 60077.

Funeral Mass Saturday August 3, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Saints Joseph Francis Xavier Parish, 524 Ninth Street, Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Private. In lieu of flow- ers, memorials may be made to The National Shrine of St. Jude, 205West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606, Wounded Warrior Project, Post Office Box Kansas 66675-8517 or Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60660.

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