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11151 of C. FL. 3 8 of US Order In lieu Blue Chicago Tribune, Thursday, December 30, 1999 Section 2 11 WEST SUBURBAN OBITUARIES of Compassion: IOn His Work: To help a person progress towards acceptance of their loss is a powerfully moving experience. Family: Community: Lee (Partner) Member, Board of Directors, AIDS Legal Free Time: Council of Chicago; Chairman, The CORE Reading, writing, Center; Member, Cook English tutoring session Piser Funeral Director theatre, computers. County Hospital Funeral Ethics Association; Greg Lindeman English Tutor, Vietnamese Association of Illinois.

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I am more than just a A friend of Mrs. Hawley's stated in the article that the former owner and operator of the Wheaton Bagel Shoppe was only "seeing the return" for all the kindnesses she had shown others during her lifetime. The group, known as Friends of Aileen Hawley, raised money to help pay medical bills and other related expenses incurred by the family. Mrs. Hawley, 45, a local school volunteer, who along with her husband, Dwight, served as a missionary in Vienna, Austria and Thailand in the 1980s, died day, Dec.

27, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Her medical problems began in May 1997 when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy every three weeks until the end of the summer, she finally succumbed to the disease that required the amputation of her left leg and half of her pelvis. A member of the Wheaton Bible Church, Mrs. Hawley's missionary work began in 1980, when she and her husband traveled to Thailand with the World Relief organization.

The couple also ministered from 1987 to 1989 in Vienna, Austria, through the Slavic Gospel Association. According to the article, when Mrs. Hawley bought the Wheaton Bagel Shoppe in 1996, it represented a ministry for her, since she viewed it as "a way to reach out to others." She was also a volunteer with the Hawthorne School PTA, Pioneer Clubs and the Christian Service Brigade. Other survivors include two sons, David and Jonathan; her mother, Eleanor Moore; two brothers, Albert and Tony Moore; and a sister, Viola Brickhouse. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday in Wheaton Bible Church, at Main and Franklin Streets, Wheaton. Hinsdale civic leader John Graham, 86 By Joan Giangrasse Kates TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER John D. Graham, 86, a longtime Hinsdale resident and civic leader, died Monday, Dec. 27, at the Fairview Baptist Home in Downers Grove. Born in Riverside, Mr.

Graham moved to Rock Island at the age of 9. He graduated from St. Ambrose College in 1935, majoring in chemistry. That same year, he began working for International Harvester in Rock Island, and remained with the company until he retired in 1978 as director of engineering research. Mr.

Graham was very active in Carolyn J. Ellenwood Carolyn J. Ellenwood, 71, of Glendale Heights, died Sunday, Dec. 26, in the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. Mrs.

Ellenwood was a homemaker. She is survived by five sons, Philip, Donald, David, Neal and Roger; five daughters, Barbara, Claudia Cavicchioni, Cindy, Susan and Lori; a sister, Betty Lou Henschen; 20 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Cypress Funeral Home, 1698 N. Bloomingdale Glendale Heights.

Leta K. Mitchell Leta K. Mitchell, 92, of Portage, formerly of Itasca, died Monday, Dec. 27, in Valparaiso, Ind. Mrs.

Mitchell attended Drake and Northwestern Universities, and had served as a volunteer at and honored by many technical societies and boards. His membership includes the American Society of Metal, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American National Standards Review Board. He received a 1981 William Hunt Eisenman Award and received a certificate of appreciation from Gear Research Institute. Mr. Graham held four heating patents through International Harvester.

He was also a computer consultant with Dynamic Data where he helped run a nationwide banking on-line network called Inner Line. Hines Hospital in Chicago during World War II. Survivors include a son, William; a daughter, Kathleen; and a brother, Gordon King. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday in the mausoleum chapel of Roselawn Memory Gardens in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Guy Pugh Vance Jr. Guy Pugh Vance 84, of Bata- via died in Lansing, while on a trip Thursday, Dec. 23. Mr. Vance attended high school in Decatur, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1932.

After basic training, he served a full tour of duty in Shanghai, China. During World War II, he was a drill sergeant in Parris Island, S.C. He was discharged in 1944. A leader in the Masonic fraternity. he was a member of Bloomington Masonic Lodge No.

43 and passed to the degree of fellowcraft and A resident of Hinsdale since 1955, Mr. Graham served on the Village Board for three years. He was a member of the Union Church of Hinsdale, where he sang in the choir for more than 40 years and presided over several church boards. He was also the president and chairman of The Chicago String Ensemble from 1982 to 1986. Survivors include his wife, Floryn; a son, Philip; a daughter, Virginia; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Hinsdale. Aileen Hawley master mason.

He was a grand lecturer, past grand lodge instructor, past senior grand deacon of the grand lodge and installed many masters throughout the state. Mr. Vance belonged to the Valley of the Bloomington Scottish Rite, the Tebala Shriners of Rockford, the Ancient Craft Degree Team of the Chicago Scottish Rite and was a past patron 0' Fox Valley Chapter No. 265 of th Order of the Eastern Star. Mi Vance is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eva Mae; a son, Richard; a daughter, Jacqueline; a sister, Dorothy Jobe; three grandsons; and two great-grandsons.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. Thursday in Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Batavia. To place your Fraternal Notice, Call (312) 222-2222 In Memoriam GEORGETTA, Joey M.

Dear Joey, this is our 8th Christmas without you and yesterday December 29 would have been your 57th birthday. We know that you are in the hands of Gods care. We miss you very much. Love Mom, Dad, sister Madeline and brother Louis SMIGIEL Honorable Anton born June 22, 1911, passed away Dec. 30, 1989.

In loving memory of Anton A. Smigiel who passed away 10 years ago today. Tony, you were our strength! Wife Adeline and families. Death Notices ARNDT Eleanor Arndt, nee Leonard, beloved wife of the late Howard loving mother of Arthur (Stephanie) Arndt; dear grandmother of Christian; fond sister of Lucille Wesley and Kathryn Housing. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m.

at The Elliston Funeral Home, First and Grant Hinsdale. Funeral Mass Monday, Jan. 3. 10 a.m. at Our Lady's Chapel, Mayslake Village, 1801 35th Oak Brook, IL.

630-323-0275. ARNESON Blayne E. Arneson, age 77, Vet. WWII. beloved father husband of of Sandra Madeline, Dubs of nee Texas: Schuler; loving dear grandfather of Jennifer.

Todd. Lauryn, Scottie and Kimberly Dubs: uncle of Julie Woodson. Resting at Hornburg-Klein Evergreen Funeral Home, 2955 W. 95th Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Services Friday, 11 a.m.

Interment Evergreen. 708-422-7010 ASHMAN Albert Ashman, age 98. former owner of Asco Mfg. beloved husband of the late Tillie, nee Matthew; loving father of Joseph (Leah), Judge Martin (Betty), Melvin (Roberta) and Jack (Janis): adored grandfather of 20; great-grandfather of 18; dear brother of the late Zelda Fridson, also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Service Thursday, 11 a.m.

at Weinstein Family Services Devon Chapel, 1300 W. Devon. Chicago. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. Info.

773-761-2400. BACKE Gerald W. Backe age 78, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Wednesday. Dec. 29, IS survived by two loving sons, Ken (Liz) Backe and Gary (Kim) Backe; six grandchildren; one stepgrandson; two brothers, Donald (Elizabeth) Backe and Francis "Gus" (Caroline) Backe; preceded in death by loving wife Dorothy in 1957.

Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 31, 9:15 a.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Munster, IN, with 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Knock Church. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. Hammond. IN. For info, 219-836-5000 To place your Dedication Announcement, Call (312) 222-2222 BINDER Martin Binder, 83, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away December 28. 1999.

Martin moved to Florida in 1976 from Chicago. He was the proprietor of Binder's Furniture in Chicago and opened Binder's Drexel Heritage Furniture in Miami and retired in 1982. Martin was an accomplished artist and loved to paint. Beloved husband of Anne for 58 years; devoted father of Madeline Binder and Jeffrey (Lee) Binder; adored grandfather of Mark (Angela) Fishman, Marla Fishman, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Drucker, Marisa Binder and Jourdan Binder: cherished great-grandfather of Zachary Fishman and Emily Drucker, Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 1999 at Riverside Gordon, 1717 S.W.

37th Avenue. Miami, FL. 305-531-1151. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice by the Sea. 1531 Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 or the University of Miami Center for Liver Diseases.

1500 N. W. 12th Avenue. Miami. FL 33136.

BRANKIN Veronica M. Brankin, nee O'Connor, age 80, beloved mother of James T. (Andrea), Patricia (Clifford) Lathouwers and Donald A. (Mary) Brankin: dearest grandmother of Ryan. Connor.

Abigail, Quinn, Chris (John) Mclver, Colleen (Steve) Barbee. Kevin, John, Katy, Dawn and Paul: and great-grandmother of Bryson; and great-grandmother to be of Alexis; dear sister of the late William (Lois) and the late Thomas (the late Carrie) O'Connor. Member of The Telephone Pioneers of America and an avid bowler. Resting at Thomas Mcinerney's Sons Funeral Home. 7901 S.

Komensky where funeral services will be held Friday, at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday only. 5 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th Evergreen Park, IL 60805.

Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. 773-585-0702. CAMPBELL Bernetta E. Campbell.

nee Garrity, age 83. beloved wife of the late John William; devoted mother of Thomasyne (James) Hubert and Jacklyn (Michael) Naughton, cherished grandmother of Thomas (Amy) Hubert, Michael (Mickie) Naughton Peter Naughton and Bridget Naughton: loving sister of the late Verona Fischer. Funeral Friday, Dec. 31, 9:15 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 410 E.

Rand Mt. Prospect, to St. Mary Church, Des Plaines. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St.

Joseph. Visitation Thursday. 3 to 9 p.m. 847-394-2336. CAPOUN Mary D.

Capoun, nee Matuszyk, age 82, passed away Dec. 28, beloved wife of the late Clement: dear mother of Sr. Carole Mary, C.S.S.F., Mary Lou (Walter) Johnson, Clement (Rita) and the late Geraldine, grandmother of seven: great-grandmother of many, dear sister of Rose (the late Frank) Strzycki, preceded by two brothers and one sister; also nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. from The Walter L.

Sojka Funeral Home, 1427 W. Chicago to Holy Innocents Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Memorials to Holy Innocents School Fund, would be appreciated.

Member of the Motorola Retirees Club and the Nobel Neighbors. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 312-666-2673 CASEY William Casey, of Polk City, FL. formerly of beloved husband of Eileen, IL, nee Cary. Kress; fond father of Patricia Ward.

Georgie Nystrom and the late Jeanie: grandfather of 15. 11; great-grandfather WWII Army Vet. member of VFW Post Lakeland, Resting at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home from to the p.m. Sunday. Funeral Monday.

10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Ss. Peter Paul Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Windridge Cemetery. 847-639-3817 CHERRY Willard "Bill" Cherry, age 64, former owner of Bill's Shoes for 25 years, beloved husband for 41 years of Rebecca nee Ami: loving father Susan Cherry Lieberman.

Marla (James) Mann and David (Kolleen): adored papa of Stephanie and Brian Lieberman, Joshua. Eric and Zachary Mann; devoted son of Dorothy and the late Jacob: dear brother of Sherwin (Roz) and the late Gloria Stern; cherished uncle and friend of many. Service Friday, 11 a.m. at Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Wilmette (1 block North of Old Orchard). Interment Shalom Memorial Park.

Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hadassah or the charity of your choice. Info. 847-256-5700 CHESSARE Rosario J. Chessare.

86 years, beloved husband of the late Josephine nee Thier; loving father of Barbara (William) Mayer, Jean (Frederick) Jacobs and John (Sandra) Chessare; proud grandfather of nine and very proud great-grandfather of 17: dear brother of John and Joseph (Helen) Chessare and the late George Chessare and Jean Drnaso: fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 1935 Alumni of DeLaSalle H.S. and former owner of the Green Door Liquors. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral tery.

Visitation Thursday 1 to 10 p.m. In of 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn, to St. Ethelreda Church. flowers, Ethelreda the Mass 10 Church.

family a.m. requests Info. Interment St. memorials 708-636-1193 Mary 965898 St. or 773-735-4242.

CICONE Marion Cicone, loving wife of John: fond mother of Robert R. (Barbara) Cicone. Katherine A. (James) Anderson. Virginia A.

(Michael) Nolan and Anna Cicone: sister of Henry J. Jostock. Nicholas R. Jostock, George H. (Nancy) Jostock, Richard E.

(Donna) Jostock and Dorothy M. (Bill) Summers; grandmother of Robert, Carianne, Sara and John: great-grandmother of Anthony. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m.. Thursday at Kristan Funeral Home, 219 W. Maple.

(Rt. 176). Mundelein. Funeral 10 a.m., Friday at the funeral home. Interment St.

Mary Cemetery, Fremont Center. Info 847-566-8020 COHEN Frances Cohen, nee Bensaude, beloved wife of the late Edward 1. Cohen; loving mother of Reva (Terry) Leavitt and Ron Casden. cherished grandmother of Matthew, Seth and Graham; dear sister of Marcelle (George) Delair, Titi (Fernand) Azera and the late Felix Bensaude. Private family services will be held Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois. 640 N. LaSalle, Suite 280. 60610. Information The Piser Chapel.

773-561-4740 COOK Lorna V. Cook, nee Rankin, age 84, late of South Holland, beloved wite of the late Jack: loving mother of Samuel (Mary Lou): dearest grandmother of David (Tina), Daniel (Elizabeth), Kevin and Michael: great-grandmother of Kayla Marie, Owen Jack and the late Faith Ashlyn: dear sister of the late Loran Rankin and the late Ona Ritchie: special aunt of James, Ronald. Richard, Martha, Michael and John. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 10 a.m.

from Drumm Funeral Home, 1200 E. 162nd St. (1 block of the Calumet on 6 '159th') South Expressway Holland. Mass 11 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church.

Interment Assumption Cemetery. Member of of Army Third of Mt. Our Lady Fatima. Carmel and Holy Ghost Sanctuary Guild. of flowers masses appreciated.

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