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NW Chicago Tribune, Thursday, July 16, 1998 Section 2 9 NORTHWEST OBITUARIES Robert Vehe, speed-skating booster mm became interested in the sport when his sons began skating and was one of the organizers of the Mt. Prospect Skating Club in the early 1970s. "He was the coordinator of the Mt. Prospect speed-skating competitions for 20 years," said Mark- mon-u-mentnSn-y through generations a trihute to hfe SSW- land. Markland said that Mr.

Vehe was also instrumental in helping develop a summer cycling event in Northbrook into a major North American cycling competition. Peter Troost Monument-- By Walter Gottesman Special to the Tribune Robert Richard Vehe, 75, a 40-year resident of Mt. Prospect, was a retired manager of contract administration and vice president of sales for Kleinschmidt Deerfield, a computer service company. Mr. Vehe, who was born in Evanston, died July 9 in Wisconsin.

Mr. Vehe was a nationally recognized volunteer for speed skating and cycling organizations. Mr. Vehe attended Armstrong School in Rogers Park and graduated from New Trier High School in 1940. He got a bachelor's degree in history in the 1940s from Duke University, where he was a member of the basketball team.

In 1957 he earned a certificate in industrial management from the Industrial Management Institute at Lake Forest College. Mr. Vehe served on a Navy troop ship in the Pacific during World War II. After the war he earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University in 1950. He retired in 1971, after 21 years with Kleinschmidt where he had been vice president of sales since 1957.

After retirement from Kleinschmidt he worked as a Mr. Vehe compiled, and for the last 25 years published handbooks for both speed-skating and cycling competitions. He was also editor for the past 10 years of Racing vi Blade, the magazine of the Ama- teur Speedskating Union. "He did it all on his own, with-v very little assistance," said Mark- land. "He was a fighter for the sport of speed skating.

His butions will be missed." "He had the old-fashioned vir- tues that are missing today," said his wife of 49 years, Ruth, whom he met at Armstrong School. Other survivors include a' daughter, Constance Simo; two sons, Robert E. and Dr. Richard a sister, Ruth Robinson; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held" at a later date.

Robert Richard Vehe real estate agent for George L. Busse and Mt. Prospect, for several years. In 1994 he was inducted into the U.S. Amateur Speedskating Union Hall of Fame, Newburgh, N.Y.

"Mr. Vehe's contributions to the sports of speed skating and cycling have been equalled by no one," said William Markland, a friend and chairman of the short track speed-skating committee of the International Skating Union. Markland said that although Mr. Vehe was not a skater, he O'NEIL -y STEIN Margaret S. Hallett, 82, volunteer 1-800-564-8212 Please visit the display closest to you, or call us for a free color brochure.

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Mrs. Hallett was a homemaker who also volunteered her time in activities that she could share with her children. She was a Girl Scout and Brownie troop leader in Chicago and served as president of the Parent Teachers Association for both McPherson Grammar School and Amundsen High School in Chicago. "She did a lot of things, mostly for her kids and her grandchildren," recalled her daughter, Ruthann Normann. In 1960 Mrs.

Hallett moved to Arlington Heights, where she was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at the First Presbyterian Church. She also was a league bowler at -Timber Lanes in Chicago and Beverly Lanes in Arlington, Heights. She bowled more than 25; with both leagues. "She loved to be with people and her favorite thing was talking to people," her daughter added. Other survivors include a son, James; two sisters, Bette Shoe-'-, maker and Donna Erb; and five grandchildren.

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Thursday in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 432 W. Park -Arlington Heights. Louise Ethel Barkdoll Louise Ethel BarkdolL 87, a resident of Naperville since 1940 and formerly of River Grove, died Tuesday in Edward Hospital in Naperville. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Barkdoll graduated from John Marshall High School and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville since 1942.

Survivors include two sons, Donald W. and Roy seven daughters, Nancy Alonzo, Lois Stanley, Bette, Mary Lou Pratte, Sharron Brunk, Sandra Godfrey and Darlene Herman; a brother, James Enger; two sisters, Marion Littlewood and Laverne Scherdin; 18 grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Naperville.

Heights died Monday in Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Rolfs owned and operated Elmer's White Rock grocery in Norridge with her husband, Elmer, for 30 years. She was a former resident of Norridge and Chicago. In 1965, Mrs.

Rolfs retired to Sarasota, Fla. She moved to Arlington Heights in 1969 after the death of her husband. "She had a wonderful personality," recalled one of her daughters, Barbara Epifano. "She enjoyed life and her family, and she had a great sense of humor." Other survivors include three more daughters, Carol Price, June Wilczewski and Joan Ausland; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m.

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Mary's Hospital Eleanore M. Knight Eleanore M. Knight, 81, of Palatine and formerly of Rolling Meadows died Tuesday in her home. Mrs. Knight, who was born in North Dakota, was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rolling Meadows.

"She just absolutely loved traditional worship," said Rev. Robert Giese, pastor at Trinity Lutheran. Giese said Mrs. Knight participated in the discussions in 1954 that led to the founding of the church the next year. Survivors include two daughters, Arlene Crittenden and Peggy Ann Cuttler; a son, Martin; two sisters, Helen Christiansen and Irene Hindermith; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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72, of Chicaqo, beloved daughter of the late Magilelnne and John Borst, loving mother of Carol. Gern (Paul), the late Linda. Rick (D'jt). Janet, Helen. Louis and Larry; dear grandmother of 24: great-grandmuther of six; devoted sister of Lorraine (Raymond), Marion (Joseph) and Joan (Clyde).

Mrs. Ballog was the owner of ldal Liquor, located at 1948 W. Chicago, for the past 23 years Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 and Thurs-lay, 9 a to 12 noon, at the Hoyne Avpnue Wesleyan Church, 2108 Iowa St Chicago, where funeral services will be, Thursday. 12 noon Funeral arrangments provided by Christian Funeral Services 030-904-9095. BALS0N Beitha Balsn.

nee Levenson, beloved wife of the late Philip; dear mother of Joan (Or Herman Schemberg and John (Sheila); loving grand-rnnther of Lisa (Davtd Tabolt) Genesen. Michael (Carole) Schemberg, Dr, Mark (Leigh) Genesen. Dr. Robert (fiancee. Deon Sharp) Schemberg.

Andrew (Melora) Balson. Matthew Balson and James Schemberg. devoted great-grandmolher of Claire, Stephen, Emma, Mtla. Alan. Philip and William; fond sister of Henrietta Schwimmer.

Memorial service Sunday. 2 30 p.m., at Chicago Sinai Congregation. 15 W. Delaware PI Chicago, IL 60610. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Chicago Sinai Congregation would be appreciated.

Info The Piter Chapel, 847-679-4740 BAVETTA Donald Bavetta, former husband of Mary Bavetta; dear father of Debra (Clemens) Haskell. Dean (Marsha), Donald Jr. and Dion Bavetta; fond grandfather of seven, beloved brother of Beatrice (Sam) and Rosemarie (Joseph) Vella Funeral Friday 8 45 a from Friedrichs Funeral Home 320 Central Rd at Northwest Highway, Mt. Prospect, to St Thomas Becket Church, Mass 9 30 a Interment Mt Carmel Cemetery Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 m. 847-255-7800 B0EH FOREST HOME CEMETERY 5 Cemetery Spaces.

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Kutska notice. CARAVASS0S Ann J. Caravassos, of Forest Park, beloved daughter of the late John and Paraskevi; loving sister of Helene (the Rev. Nikiforos) Tzerdimos and Stella (the late Jack) Hhs; dear aunt of John (Mariangela) and Nicholas Hlis, Elena (the late Herbert) Dalleck and Dr. Pamela (Steve) Reynolds: fond great-aunt of Katie.

Joshua. Kristen, Rebecca. Michael and John; also survived by many cousins 45 year elementary school teacher at Plato School and Cicero District 99. Member of St Nicholas Philoptochos Society. Funeral Friday 10 30 am from Hursen Funeral Home, W.

corner Roosevelt and Mannheim. Hillside'West- Chester, to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. 601 Central. Chicago. Service 11:30 a.m.

Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 pm. with Tnsagion Service 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Assumption Church. Horizon Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Info tollfree 800-562-0082. CHASE Margaret Ann Chase, nee Brenchley. passed away Sunday. July 12. 1998, beloved wife of the late Beverly Spencer: loving mother of Douglas (Camille) and Penny (Reid) Chase Bateman; fond grandmother of four.

Memorial Service will be held at 2 Sunday at Christ Church, Corner of Henry and Cora in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Des Plaines Senior Center. 515 Thacker Street in Des Plaines. CLARK te Robert Walter Clark, Army veteran. Viet-KSS? nam efa.

beloved son of Rose, nee Radl. and the late Walter: loving father of Matthew Anthony IBecky), Amber (Joseph) Crouch Brandon Rickard and Nina Clark; dear grandfather of eight, fond brother of Daniel, Nancy (Ronald) Storms and the late David (Libby) Clark'; uncle of many nieces and nephews Memorial services Saturday. July 18. 12 Noon, at Otto V. Stransky Son Funeral Horn 5112 Western Ave Chicago.

II Interment private. Visitation Saturday. 11 am. to 12 noon prior to services and 12 30 to 1 30 after services. 773-778-0700 COLUMBUS Aaron Columbus, beloved husband of Caroline nee Fleishman, devoted father ol Steven (Lisa) Columbus and Deborah (David) Block, loving grandfather of Rebecca Graveside Services Friday 10 a at Shalom Memorial Park.

1700 Rand Road Arlington Heights. Member ol Ezra Habonim The Niles Township Jewish Congregation and active in the Jewish marriage Encounter Arrangements by Chicago Jewlih Funeral David Jacobion Funeral Director 847-509-501 1 CORCORAN Constance "Connie" Corcoran. ne Schmalen, beloved wife of the late Frank Corcoran, devoted daughter of the late Henry and Harriet Schmalen dear sister ol Pnscilla (the lale Frank) Ptieschy and Henry (Shirley) Schmalen III; loving aunt of Harriet C. Topel. Francine E.

Otruba. Janice (Anthony) Singer, Frank H. Pferschy. Henry E. IV.

Thomas Daniel A Matthew Andrew Schmalen. and Gwen DeSantis. Mary Rettberg and Joan IJacki Kapala great and great-great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Connie was a wonderful friend to all who knew her. she will be missed Visitation Thursday.

4 lo 9 and Friday. 2 to 9 Funeral Saturday 9am. from the Robert Sheehy Son Funeral Home, 9000 151st St Orland Park to SI Alexander Church. Mass 11 a Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Retired alter 45 years service with Drovers National Bank In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated 708-857-7878 l)i atli nulicrs continue on the next fige In Memorlam Base DELE0, MICHAEL Rare is the day that goes by when you are not here with me.

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long time resident of Lombard beloved husband of Joan nee DeWoody; loving father of Jeanne national Monument Death Notices I i-aSf-V- I (Bernhard) Fleming Catherine (Martin) McKmley Mary Beth Boeh, Diane Davies, Thomas Joseph (Cynthia) and JoAnne (Cms) Castillo and the late Jerume Michael, fond grandfather of Jackson, Nicule Michael. Kendra George Geoffrey Stephanie Kendra. Gavin. Allison and Andrea: tovmg son of Gertrude Israel Boeh and the late William; dear brother of Lucille Studer, Genevieve (James) Dudgeon Patricia Boeh. the late Bernard (Gen) Boeh.

fond uncle of Todd (Kyle) Hansen and Macayla Hansen Funeral services Saturday 10 30 a from Brust Funeral Home, 135 Mam St Lombard to Sacred Heart Church for Mass 11 a.m Visitation Friday 3 to 9 m. Interment Queen of Heaven In lieu of flowers, donations to the Little Brothers of the Poor, appreciated Info toll free 888-629-0094 B00DEN Margaret Louise Booden of Lombard passed away July 14, 1998 beloved wife ol Milton, loving mother and best friend of Pamela and Joseph, fond sister of William (Mary Loul Wightman. dear sister in law of Dr Theodore (Betty) Booden and Alice Cohen; best friend ol Ellen Munyer, devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews Memorial service Friday July 17 8 at Brust Villa Park Funeral Home 305 Princeton Villa Park Visitation 6 to 8 In lieu of (lowers contributions her memory to the Advocate Hospice would be appreciated Info 630-834-6656 B0UB0UTSIS See Louis W. Drmas (Uimitropoulos, notice Gray $420 $294 Black $399 Red fftp, noNi.D r.f?r,rN BAISE Vashti F. "Vi" Baise.

79, of Jacksonville, died Wednesday morning, July 15, 1998, at Barton W. Stone Christian Home She was bom on Sept, 4, 1918. in Cumberland County, KY. the daughter of Wifliam Berns and Lydia Goff Compton, She mar-' ried K. "Mac" Baise on Dec.

19, 1936 in Columbia. KY, and he preceded her in death on Oct 24, 1993 She is survived by sons Gary Howard (Ann) Baise of McLean. VA. a partner in the law firm Baise, Miller and Freer of Washington, DC and Gregory (Tonya) Baise of Lemont. President of Illinois Manufacturers Association; six grandchildren; two-great-grandchildren: sisters Barbara "Neva" Roncarti and Nancy Berman, both of Louisville, KY She was preceded in death by brothers Wayne and John Louts, sister Nina Keren and grandson Alan Baise Mrs Baise had been employed at Illinois School for the Deaf in the Dietary Department for 35 years She was a member of Concord Christian Church and the Concord Ladies Aid Funeral services will be held at 10 30 on Saturday at Concord Christian Church, where the remains will lie in state one hour prior to services Burial will be in Concord Cemetery.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday at the Williamson Funeral Home, where the lamily will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Our $433? $3242 Lawn Marker regular price mr.i.