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Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, October 3, 1990 Section 2 15 Obituaries Lester Asher, 80, prominent labor union lawyer Claude Rada Claude Rada, 88, former owner of Perfection Model Products, a Chicago caulking firm, died Saturday in Victory Lake Care Center, Lindenhurst. Mr. Rada, a former resident of Oak Park and Chicago's West Side, is survived by two brothers. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St.

Bede's Catholic Church, 5 Wilson Ingleside. John T. Cummings John T. Cummings, 62, plant engineer for Du Page Die Casting Fabricating Niles, and a former resident of Wcstmont and Downers Grove, died Saturday in Hinsdale Hospital. Before joining Du Page Die Casting, he was president of Cummines Industrial En school where he was a member of the Order of Coif.

He started his labor career as an attorney for the then fledgling National Labor Relations Board, serving it in Washington, Minneapolis and Chicago. His role in legal and civic affairs included longtime tenure on the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, chairmanship of the labor law section of the American Bar Association and affiliation with the Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'Rith. Asher maintained a youthful passion that belied his age. In recent conversations with a reporter, he volunteered harsh assessments of Bush administration policies toward the poor and what he deemed pro-management decisions by the NLRB, as well as a four-star review of "Roger andvMe," a documentary which portrays General Motors attitude toward its workers in a negative light. Mr.

Asher read and traveled widely, was passionate about the arts, and regularly attended Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts. He is survived by his wife, Corinne; a daughter, Frances Penn; two sons, Dr. David and Jonathan; a brother; and six grandchildren. Services are pending. had argued major labor law car.es before the U.S.

Supreme Court. Typical of the esteem in which Mr. Asher was held was that he remained general counsel to the Service Employees International Union although it moved headquarters to Washington from Chicago in 1963. "He cared profoundly about the trade union movement, identifying with workers and their ability to organize. He was a cherished adviser and' friend," said John Sweeney, president of the Service Employees International Union.

Mr. Asher was a Phi Bdta Kappa of the University of Chicago and a graduate of its law Fredric C. Muntwyler; former president of steel mill, pilot By James Warren Lester Asher, 80, general counsel to the Illinois State AFL-CIO and one of the nation's premier labor attorneys, died Tuesday after suffering a massive stroke while attending the Stratford Festival of Canada in Stratford, Ontario. Asher was senior-partner and founder of the Loop law firm now known as Asher, Gittler, Greenfield, Cohen D'Alba, one of the nation's largest union-oriented law firms. It counsels members of dozens of unions, ranging from truckers with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to the musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Asher Nicaraguan Sandinista leader Nunez MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) Carlos Nunez -Tellez, a government leader in Nicaragua during the decade when it was ruled by the leftist Sandinistas, has died in Cuba, a Sandinista radio station said Tuesday. He was 39. Mr. Nunez died of "an illness for which he was undergoing treatment in Cuba," said Radio Ya, the main Sandinista radio station.

It did not say when Mr. Nunez died. It has been rumored for some time that he had leukemia or another form of cancer. Mr. Nunez was one of the nine commanders that made up the National Directorate of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, and was president of the National Assembly when the Sandinistas controlled it.

He was known for his relatively moderate positions on key issues. The Sandinistas lost control of the Assembly in elections on Feb. 25, but Mr. Nunez was re-elected. He was seen only at the opening session after the govern- owner of a wholesale electrical supply firm in Lyons, died Saturday in Mt.

Sinai Hospital, Dade County, Fla. Mr. Kout operated Scout Electric Co. for 19 years. Before starting the firm, he worked for Capitol Electric Co.

and Standard Lamp Co. Mr. Kout retired and moved from Chicago to Miami in 1976. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Mr.

Kout is survived by his wife, Celia; two daughters, Paula and Merle; a son, David; two brothers; and a grandchild. Services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday in Weinstein Brothers Chapel, 1 1 1 Skokie Wilmette. Steve Potaczek Steve Potaczek, 74, a plumbing contractor in the Stickney and Garfield Ridge areas, died Sunday in La Grange Memorial Hospital, La Grange. Mr.

Potaczek came to Chicago from Wisconsin in 1934 and worked for several plumbing companies. After World War II he started his own firm. Survivors include his wife, Joan; three daughters, Bernadette Staron, Judy Wozniak and Joan Snyder; two sons, Steve Jr. and Eugene; three "brothers; three sisters; nine grandchilden; and a great-grandson. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday at the Richard Funeral Home, 5749 S. Archer Ave. Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Camillus Catholic Church, 5426 S.

Lockwood Ave. Virginia Carter Norton Virginia Carter Norton, 66, a former Tribune reporter, died Saturday in her La Grange home. She worked for United Airlines before a brief stint with the newspaper in the mid-1940s. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a son, Thomas; two daughters, Nancy Porter and Margaret; two sisters; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m.

Sunday in the First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ashland in the suburb. Sandra Schaefer Sandra Schaefer, 54, a longtime New Lenox resident, died Sunday in Humana Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas. Mrs. Schaefer, a native of Scotland, had recently moved to Las Vegas for treatment of bone cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Roy; a daughter, Lurana Culligan; two sons, Allen Culligan and Charles Schaefer; her mother, Elizabeth Bruckner; and two grandchildren. Services will be held Las Vegas. Ellen N. Hanrahan Ellen N. Hanrahan; 75, of Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, died Monday in St.

Francis Hospital, Blue Island. She served for 30 years as office manager for Tuck- Sointers Health and Welfare until er retirement in 1986. Survivors include a brother and three sisters. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m. in Laughlin Sons Funeral Directors, 2929 W.

87th Evergreen Park. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Walter Catholic Church, 118th Street and Western Avenue. gineering Co.

in Addison. He is survived by his wife, Bette; four daughters, Susan Walsh, Beth Gilbert, Mary Rusk and Kathleen; four sons, John, William, James and Thomas; two sisters; and six grandchildren. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4824 Highland Downers Grove.

Dr. Semen Kochy Dr. Semen Kochy, 93, a dentist in Chicago's Ukrainian Village community for more than 50 years, died Saturday in his Chicago home. Born in the Ukraine, Dr. Kochy came to the United States in 1912.

He earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Chica- go and graduated from the North- western University School of Dentistry in 1931. Dr. Kochy is survived by his wife, Stephanie. Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St.

Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 2238 W. Rice St. Herbert C. Bettenhausen Herbert C. Bettenhausen, 81, who owned a Tinley Park Dodge dealership for 28 years, died Sunday in a Palos Heights nursing home.

He opened Bettenhausen Motor Sales in 1955 and retired in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; a son, Harlan; three daughters, Phyllis Ebeling, Gloria Little and Donna Carlton; a sister, 12 grandchildren: and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tinley Park United Methodist Church, 6875 173rd in the suburb. Eugene Walega Eugene Walega, 57, a longtime City of Chicago employee and a Democratic precinct captain, died Sunday in Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

A resident of the Northwest Side, Mr. Walega worked for 20 years in records administration of the city's Department of In-spectional Services. He was a former 36th Ward Democratic precinct captain and former party treasurer and Democratic precinct captain in the 37th Ward. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Eugene; a daughter, Doreen Gunchick; a brother; and a sister. Mass will be said at 10 a.m.

Wednesday in St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Catholic Church, Lorel and Belden Avenues. Seymour Kout Seymour Kout, 73, former In January, he completed work on an experimental plane called the Prescott Pusher, which he started building in 1987 in a warehouse in Hodgkins. The plane's engine and propeller are located in the rear and it seats four. "He was an extremely lively, vivacious man who dearly loved anything that had to do with aviation," said, his daughter, Penny Leatzow.

She said her father, who had a landing strip on his property, owned up to 10 planes at one time. Mr. Muntwyler is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; one son, Fredric three daughters, Penny Leatzow, Cindy and Michelle; a stepson, Jeff Pierson; a stepdaughter, Nancy Pierson; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Davey Day, 78 boxed first in the Tribune-sponsored Golden Gloves tournament.

He was a stablemate of boxing champions Barney Ross and Tony Zale. Weighing 134 to 137 pounds in his fights, he was often described as looking like "a human skeleton." His boxing record, nonetheless, shows him winning or drawing 83 out of 89 fights, 40 of them by knockouts. His last professional fights were in late 1941, Wore joining the Navy. After serving in World War he owned and operated a small taxi company and two luggage stores. In the 1970s, he served as head boxing coach at the Lake Shore Athletic Club in Oak Lawn.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; a son, Joel; a daughter, Renee Sven-son; and three grandchildren. Graveside services for Mr. Day will be at 11 am. Wednesday in Mt Hope Cemetery, 115th Street and Fairfield Avenue. Quench your thirst for historic II 7TZ Attorney Catherine Anagnost Carlos Nunez Tellez In 1985 ment of President Violeta Barrios' de Chamorro took office April 25 after defeating President Daniel Ortega and ending a decade of leftist Sandinista rule.

Mr. Nunez joined the then-underground Sandinista National Liberation Front in 1969 with his brother, Rene, and received guerrilla training abroad. He became part of the Sandinista directorate in March, 1979, four months before the front toppled the dictatorship of the late Gen. Anastasio Somoza. nost.

She was a former president of the Hellenic Bar Association, the National Association of Women Lawyers. and the West Suburban Bar Association. During the 1960s and '70s she was a candidate several times for alderman and judge. In 1980, she ran unsuccessfully as a Republican candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court. Survivors include her husband, Themis; a daughter, Maria; a son, Alexander; and two nephews.

Plans for services are pending. SLIPIEC Roy Sllplec, suddenly, of Northbrook, beloved husband of Elsie, nBe Rossberger; loving father of Eve and the late Paul an(f John. Visitation Thursday, 6 p.m. until time of service, 8 p.m., at the Hanekamp Funeral Home, 385 Waukegan Road, Northbrook (' mile north of Dundee In lieu of flowers, memorials in hla name to the-Northbrook Covenant Church, Pfingsten Techny Northbrook, IL 60062 6r charity of your choice appreciated. Into 708-272-3890.

SOLOMON Benjamin R. Solomon, 65, of Wilmette. Oct. 1, beloved husband of Vivian, nee Frldell; loving father of Jan (Thomas) Pavlovlc; grandfather of Christopher and Jeffrey Pavlovlc. Services and Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to' the First Church of ChriBt Scientist, 1001 Central Wilmette IL 60091. STAEDKE Paul H. Staedke, Oct. 2, age 85, late of Home-wood, husband of the late Katharine; brother of the late Minnie Jones, Louise Hostert and Arthur Staedke. Resting at the Tewa Funeral Home, 18230 S.

Dixie Homewood, Thursday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Services 11:30 a.m.

Friday. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the American Olabetes Association would be appreciated. 708-796-5300 STRAUS Jerry Straus, age 76, beloved husband of Asako; devoted father of John and David; loving brother of Dorothy Feldman; fond uncle of Susan and Roger (Judy) Feldman. Services private.

Mr. Straus was an advertising and commercial photographer In Chicago for over 50 years. 312-337-5939. SUCH Henry F. Such, beloved husband ol Anna, nee Sara; loving father of Joseph (Janice) and Frank; dear grandfather of Nicholas and Daniel; fond brother of Joseph.

Funeral Friday 9:45 a.m. from Malec Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee to St. Genevieve Church. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Interment private. Visitation Thursday p.m. 312-774-4100 SUGAR Bettv Su dore; loving mother of Feme M. (Bruce) Posner and Leslie (Dossy); proud grandmother of Susan Sugar, Amy (Ron) LazzerettT, Marcla (Scott) Clark, By Monica Copeland Fredric C. Muntwyler, 78, former president of Wire Sales of Chicago, died in an airplane crash Sunday at the Kankakee County Airport.

A pilot since 1938, Mr. Muntwyler was flying an experimental plane he had built. Formerly a longtime resident of Palos Park, Mr. Muntwyler graduated from Oak Park High School. Mr.

Muntwyler's father founded Wire Sales a steel mill that produced wire products in 1928. Mr. Muntwyler continued his father's business until he sold the company and retired in 1986. He also owned two small airlines, which shut down in 1973. He participated in Recording for the Blind, a group that records books for the blind, and the Palos Park Players, an amateur theater group.

Former boxer By Kenan Heise Davey Day, 78, a 1930s and 1940s Chicago boxer, fought for both the world welterweight and the world lightweight championships. He was bom David Daitcn. A longtime resident of Oak Lawn, he died Tuesday at home. A 1972 Tribune article summarizing his career called him "a wisp of a guy who produced more than a little thunder and lightning with his boxing gloves in the 1930s and 1940s' "Day was a good one," the article continued, "unfortunately best remembered for two of his losses. He fought valiantly before going down at the hands of Henry Armstrong for the world welterweight championship in 1939.

And he had a shot at the lightweight crown, only to be beaten on the eve of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville by Sammy Angott, a hometown fighter." Mr. who began his professional boxing career in 1931, had WINKIEL Helen M. Wlnklol. nee Wlsnlewskl, beloved wife of the late Caslmir; loving mother ol Joseph (Nancy) and Mary Ann (George) Tlbus; dearest grandmother of 11; dear slater of Rev. Joseph Wise C.R.; fond aunt of Patricia (Fred) Marnowskl and Michael (Lynn) Bartnlcki.

Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Caaey-Laskowakl ft Sons Funeral Home, 4540-50 W. Dlversey to St. Hyacinth Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment SL Adalbert. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. 312-777-6300 WOLFF Lillian Wolff, loving wife of the late Fred H. Wolff; beloved mother of Marlon (Sheldon H.l Lew; cherished grandmother of Bradley (Mary), Brian (Amy), 'Linda (David) and Lauren; step-grandmother of Loren and Adam; great-grandmother of Sarah and Benjamin. Services under the direction of Piter Walnttefn Menorah Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be mado to Bet Tzedik House of Justice, 145 South Fairfax Los Angeles, CA 90038. wu Francla C. Wu, 60, beloved husband of Sylvia Moy; son oi s.r. wu; loving tamer ui juiimiitm, David, Timothy and Janice; brother of C.W. Hou, Alfred (Corinne), Katherlne Han.

Henry (Teresa), Mary (Chiek-Kwun) Tang and Helen (John Huang. Visitation Friday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Harfamoff-Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main SI Whnntnn Snrvlen Sfiturdav 10:30 a.m.

at CM' nese Christian Union Church, 2301 S. Wentworth, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Building runa, nriBiiBn union inyim wuuiu uu ated. 708-668-0027 WUTHRICH See Mary Beth Helblg notice. Funeral Directory Dependable Information, outdance and arranaements.

are Just a few of the services afforded by the Funeral Directors listed here. POSTLEWAIT VILLAGE CHAPEL At The Center Of Oak Park 708-363-4141 NORTHWEST CA8EY-LA8KOWSKI 4540-50 W. Dlversey 31 2 777-6300 THEIS QORSKI FUNERAL HOME 3517-27 N. Pulaski 312 463-5800 BACIOALUPO-ANZILOTTI Associated 30 Funeral Homes Including WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME 10501 W. CermakJRd.

(312) 847-6867 The Funeral Directory runs Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. FUNERAL DIRECTORS: For Information call Suzan Altan at 312-222-4076 PU Catherine Cook Anagnost, 71, an attorney who once ran for the Illinois Supreme Court, died Tuesday at Oak Park Hospital. A resident of the Northwest Side, Mrs. Anagnost was born in Greece and came to the U.S. when she was 9.

She was a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, receiving a degree in accounting. Mrs. Anagnost was an attorney for 42 years, specializing in probate, personal injury and appellate law and was a partner in the law firm of Anagnost Anag P0RWICZ Marie B. Porwlcz, nae Guslch, beloved wife of Harry; dear mother of Valerie (Paul) Bergem and Patricia (Thomas) LottuB; grandmother of Jason, Marny, T.J. and Mark.

Funeral Thursday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. from Drak A Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western to St. Margaret-Mary Church.

Mass 10 a.m.. Interment, Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Masses preferred. 312-561-6874 POTACZEK Steve J.

Potaczek "Polish ape 74, beloved husband' of Joan, nee Kawka; loving father of Berrnadette (Larry) Staron, Steven Eugene (Holly). Judy (Caslmir) Wozniak and Joan (Dave) Snyder; cherished grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of one; also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Member of St. Camillus Ushers Club. Funeral Thursday 9:45 a.m.

from Richard Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel), to St. Camillus Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. 312-767-1640 REANEY Margarot A. Reaney, nee Allenbrand, of Westchester, formerly of Downers Grove, beloved wife of the late Martin loving sister of Harry J. Allenbrand, Berenice (J.

Edward) Scully, Loretta (Adolph) Troyan and the late Annette and James Allenbrand; dear aunt of Brig. Gen. John E. Scully James H. Scully and Judith R.

great-aunt of five. Funeral service Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Ftte. 53 and Short Lisle, to St. Joan ol Arc Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery-Visitation Wednesday 2-10 p.m. 706-964-9392 or 312-735-1242. ROTH Genevieve R. Roth, age 74, an Sept.

10 at Cllnton-ville Wisconsin. Beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving mother of Roberta Stickney and Calvin Roth; fond grandmother of Ronica, Jason, Chris, Samantha and Benjamin; dear sister of Gilbert, Clem, Wayne and Bill. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday October 6 at Evenahlre United Presbyterian Church. 4555 Church St.

Skokie, II. R0WLETT Raymond T. Rowlett, beloved husband of the late Jerry; loving father of Tom (Betty) Rowlett; grandfather of Amy, Emily, Saralyn and Lisa Rowlett; brother of Erna Passow, Ellen Rowlett and Reuben Rowlett. Resting at Gells Funeral Home, 180 S. York Bensenvllle, IL, where services will be held Thursday 11 a.m.

Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Interment 708-766-3232 RUBIN See Joseph M. Plnkoskl notice. RUSSAN0 See Rose La Cavera notice. RUSS0 See Rose La Cavera notice.

SANSONE See Margaret A. ReanBy notice. SCH0EFFLER Irma C. Schoelller, beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Carol (James) Linke, Thomas (Mary), Edward and James (Iris); dear grandmother of six; great-grandmother of two. Funeral services Thursday 10:30 a.m, from Tohle Funeral Home, 4325 W.

Lawrence at Lowell, to St. Edward Church. Mass 11 a.m. In lieu ol flowers, contributions to Chicago Lung Assn. Visitation Thursday 9 a.m.

til time of service. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. 312-685-4400 SCULLY See Margaret A. Reaney notice.

SID0RCHUK Anna Sldorchuk, beloved wife of the late Eflm; loving mother of Harry (Diane) and Otga (James) Kaszubowskl; dear grandmother of Monica and Patrick Sldorchuk; fond slater of Julia Sremanlak. Member of R.I.M.A.S. 3rd Branch. Funeral services Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from K(erach-De8ttano Funeral 5120 W.

Fullerton Ave. to SL George Orthodox Cathedral, services at 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m., Panachyda at 7:30 world events and Chicago sports victories with attractive Chicago Tribune headline collections on tumblers and glasses. Tumbler Set Recounts big moments In modern history from the repeal of prohibition to the opening of the Berlin wall. Five black and white and one color front page reproductions.

Item 503. Sport Set. A tall glass set commemorating the glory days of Chicago Sports teams. Four color and two black and white page reproductions. Item 691.

$19.95 each set (plus applicable sales tax; and shippinghandling lees, If ordering by phone) Order by calling toll-free) 24-hours: 1-800-222-3002 or stop In at a Chicago Tribune Retail Store location: nosa m. runner ana revin roans groai-grandmother of Anthony Lazzerettl; dear sister of Cell (the late Ira) Davidson and Helen Sherman. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at The Weinstein Brother Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Wilmette (1 block No. of Old Orchard).

Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Palatine. In (leu of flowers, contributions to The American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For Info, 708-256-5700 SZYMCZYK Thomas V. Szymczyk, Attorney at Law, loving husband of Julia, nee Cutler; dear father of Matthew, Kenneth, Laura and Michael; beloved son of Harold and Irene Szymczyk; brother of Gary (Linda) Slmms and Therese (Michael) Hughes. Visitation at The M.J.

Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Chicago, Wednesday till 9 Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. to the Church ol t. Juliana. Mass 11 a.m, Entombment Mary hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Parkinson Disease Association, 2900 N. Lake Shore Chicago IL 60657 appreciated. 312-631-1240 or 708-823-6540. T0MASELL0 See Rose La Cavera notice. TROYAN See Margaret A.

Reaney notice. VALE0 Peter L. Valeo, WWII Vet, beloved husband 5 of Dorothy (Johnston), nee Hastings and IT the late Catherine, nee Kelm; devoted son of Catherine and the late Joseph VbIbo; loving father of Sally (Frank) DeNardo, Peter Jr. (Cindy), Candlce (Joseph) Nlemlec, Michael J. and stepfather of Robert (Kathleen) JohnBton; dearest Jrandfather of 1 fond brother of Sam (Mary) and oseph (Anna Mae).

Visitation Tuesday p.m. and Wednesday p.m. Funeral service Thursday 9:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Orland Park (155th and Harlem) to SL Julie Church.

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