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123456 TRIBUNE 9 METRO oBITUARIES By Patrick Rucker Tribune staff reporter From a young age, Michael he had at least a 50-percent chance of being struck down by illness. His mother, Alice, was afflicted with the inherited disorder disease in her 30s. Before it finally took her life, she spent 15 years in a nursing home where she was often depressed and nearly helpless. Doctors could have determined if Mr. carried the killer gene, but he never wanted to get tested.

Instead he lived as if he already knew. On expeditions diving, climbing and rafting around the globe, Mr. never missed a chance to dare the devil. Last weekend, his life of adventure ended on an approach to Mt. Everest.

Mr. 39, who lived and worked in Chicago for several years, died Sunday, May 1, after falling into a crevasse while trying to scale the highest peak. Born in Oswego, N.Y., Mr. was a boy when his 36- year-old mother first showed symptoms of the nerve-wasting disease. In just a few years she grew irritable, clumsy and forgetful to the point where she could no longer look after her children.

disease has a very tragic said Mr. father, David. is mood disorder. People often thought she was intoxicated. The most devastating thing was her Mr.

and his six siblings were deeply affected by their illness and the knowledge that they faced even odds of enduring the same fate. wanted to pack a life into the David said. were living under the specter of disease and decided that they were going to make their lives After he graduated from Syracuse Maxwell School of International Relations in 1990, Mr. decided was not going to be chained to a his father said. His mother died in 1995, an event that seemed to only heighten his thirst for adventure.

Around that time he moved to Chicago, where his sister, Meghan, was studying business. Mr. worked as a bartender at some of the high- end restaurants. After he saved enough money, he would vanish for a month or two. worked the odd jobs to make some quick cash, stick around for a while and then plan a big said his roommate at the time, Jeff Rosenthal.

Although Mr. know whether he carried the dreaded gene, disease shaped his life. He scaled Mt. Kilimanjaro and peaks in the Himalayas, explored Central American reefs and enjoyed skydiving around Chicago in case he was ever robbed of good health, his family said. But he also confronted the disease on his own terms when he could, helping to raise funds for research to fight the disease.

While working as a bartender on the Spirit of Chicago, Mr. met Rebecca woman who would become his longtime companion and mate on his adventures. For the last eight years, Mr. and Stodola were committed to one another, buthe resisted making future plans, she said. did not have a 5-year plan or even a 2-year she said.

planned by the The last time Stodola spoke to Mr. was by phone when he called her from a staging point. Mr. hoped reaching the Everest peak would get publicity and raise $100,000 for the Hereditary Disease Foundation, www.hdfoundation.org. the mountain lets us, do he told her.

With the exception of his brother Christopher, the rest of the climbing team is continuing on without Mr. Mr. is also survived by his other sisters, Kathryn Caltabiano and Alice Ross; another brother, David; and seven nieces and nephews. Services have not yet been planned. Michael died when he fell in his assault on Mt.

Everest. MICHAEL 39 Adventurer hoped climb would raise charity funds EDWARD J. KELLY 79 Edward J. Kelly Sr. was over 40 years old when he left the corporate world to pursue his dream of teaching special-education students.

loved said his wife, Victoria, whom he married in 1987. loved seeing the children blossom, especially in special Mr. Kelly, 79, died Sunday, May 1, in his Arlington Heights home of complications of dementia. His uncle, Edward J. Kelly, was a mayor of Chicago.

Mr. Kelly entered the Army Air Forces and was a tail gunner in B-24s during World War II. He received a degree in economics from DePaul University in 1950. A year later, he married his first wife, Patricia Rochford Reagan. The couple divorced in 1984.

After holding several jobs in Chicago and then Boston, Mr. Kelly moved his family to Glenview and went back to school, receiving degrees in special education and school administration from Northeastern Illinois University. He became a special-education teacher at Hitch Elementary School on the Northwest Side of Chicago. By 1975, he was assistant principal, and he retired in 1989. Other survivors include three sons, Edward George and Jim; two daughters, Madeleine Kelly Lubar and Grace Kelly Adair; three sisters, Rose McMahon and Grace Ann Kelly; two brothers, Evan and Jack; and 12 grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Skokie. A mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 450 S. Mitchell Arlington Heights.

WALTER D. WARREN 82 Walter D. Warren Jr. loved to travel and even enjoyed the daily commute to work. made a lot of friends going from Itasca to Union Station every said his son Mike.

One of his favorite trips might have been when he traveled to China with the Army Air Forces during World War II. He and another soldier filmed themselves with an 8-mm movie camera. an interesting piece of American history that was done by his son said. Mr. Warren, 82, of Elk Grove Village, died of cancer Friday, April 29, in Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village.

He was born in Dexter, and graduated from Rome High School in Rome, in 1939. He met Eileen Howland at a USO event before the war, and they were married in 1946. They lived in Kentucky, where he received a degree in accounting from Bowling Green College. Mr. Warren began his career as an accountant for General Motors in Atlanta.

Later, he was an auditor for Ward Foods in Chicago. He and his wife moved to Elk Grove Village in 1967. Other survivors include a daughter, Ginna Warren; a sister, Virginia Higgins; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S.

Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village. Go to chicagotribune.com/obituaries SIGN GUESTBOOKS FOR TRIBUNE DEATH NOTICES FROIO, DONNA BETH MI INOLVIDABLE Hoy el Cinco De Mayo, como siempre estoy nuevamente nadie esta Todos tienen lugares mas impor- tantes a donde deben Si, en este mundo grande, existiera una cosa que es mas terrible que perderte a ti, sin duda seria el inperdonable pecado de nunca, nunca, me voy hacer asi, Te Quiero Estrana, tu FELLER, CHARLES R. A year ago today you left us. We miss you and love you still. Husband-friend, father and grandpa Mary Rose, Dave, Chuck, Bea and Molly In Memoriam Cemetery Lots-2 in Mt.

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Perkins notice. ANDERSON, STEPHEN A. Stephen A. Anderson, age 55, late of Lockport, Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at his late residence. Born in Chicago, living in Lockport fornine years.

Employed by Metra for 10 years, previously employed by Northfolk Southern Railroad for 25 years. Member of Lockport Moose Lodge Served in the U.S. National Guard. Preceded in death by his parents Edwin W.and Gloria, nee Golden, Anderson; andbrother Edwin J. Anderson.

Survived by his wife Kathy, nee Budden; his children Stephen Michael (Lisa) Frederick, Jamie (Rob)O Dea and John (Lisa) Frederick; 10 grandchildren; and asister Jennifer (David) Gasik; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph Church, Lockport or Heartland Hospicewould be appreciated. Neil FuneralHome, 1105 E. 9th St.

(159th Street), Lockport where services will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Joseph Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre, Alsip. Visitation TODAY Thursday 4 to 8 p.m.

815-838-5010 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ADELMAN, FLORENCE Florence Adelman, nee Perlovich, 89, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife for 56 years to the late Herbert Adelman; loving mother of Marilyn (Steven) Morabito and the late Edward Adelman; adored grandmother of Eileen (Peter) Sayeski and Debi (Micah) Fritz; the Greatest Grandmother of Heather and Michael Sayeski. Formerowner with Herbert of Adelman Furniture (1947-1967) in Roseland. Florence was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by her family and friends throughout the country. A brave, giving person whose mind was sharp as a tack until the very end.

You always knew she was genuinely interested and caredabout you and yours Graveside funeral services Friday 11:30 a.m. at First Englewood 1700 S. Harlem Ave. (Harlem Avenue, north of Cermak Road), Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Odyssey Health Care of Las Vegas, 4011 McLeod, Las Vegas, NV 89121.

Info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices AVILA, ARTHUR JULIAN Arthur Julian Avila, a chemical andmetallurgi- cal engineer who held four patents inultra- sonic welding and pulse-platingtechnolog and who worked for Western Electric, died April 30. Avila was 87 years old. He earned his Bachelor Degree in chemical engineering from New York University in 1946 and a Master of Science Degree in metallurgy from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1952. During his 28 years with Western Electric, he worked at facilities in New Jersey and Illinois. After retiring, he formed his own company, Avila Engineering, and became a consultant.

He published a book, Production Pulse Plating, in 1983, and numerous articles in technical publications. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Noreen, nee DeMartino; and four children and their spouses, Susan and Allen Ekkebus of Oak Ridge, TN, Philip and Yolanda Avila of Rahway, NJ, Stephen and Delores Avila of Arlington, VA and John and Patty Avila of Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oak Ridge. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangementsby Crematio Options, Inc.

865-6WE-CARE (693-2273). Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ATHANASOPOULOS, GEORGE D. George D. Athanasopoulos, retired chantor (psalti) of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, beloved husband of the late Anastasia, nee Giortamelis; loving father of Chris (Andriana) Athanasopoulos and Roula (Chris) Manis; proud grandfather of Anastacia, Angela and George Athanasopoulos, Demetra (George) Zarafonitis and Nikolaos Georgiopou- los; fond uncle of Joy (Carl) Tadavich and man others in Patras, Greece.

Visitation Thursda from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge. Family and friends will meet Friday morning at St.

Johnthe Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 Dempster St. (At I-294 Tollway), Des Plaines, for Funeral Service at 12 noon. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Chicago, IL 60660.

708-456-8300. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CZAPLICKI, CASIMER Casimer Casey Czaplicki, age 83, Veteran of U.S. Army Air Force. Beloved husband of Sophie, nee Tymec; loving father of George (Kathy), Sharon (Hazir) Binakuand Janice (Vince) Salerno; proud grandfatherof nine; great-grandfather of two; also survived by a brother, three sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were private.

Interment St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Funeralarrange- ments were handled by Ridge FuneralHome, Edward A. Tylka, Director 773-586-7900 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries CZAJKA, THADDEUS Thaddeus Czajka, beloved husband of Irene, nee Pociask; devoted father of Theresa (Curtis) Coppola and Michael (Cynthia); loving grandfather of Catrina, Gabriella, Ava and Katherine; fond son of Janina and the late John; dear brother of Stanley (Linda); loving uncle of nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 8:15 a.m.

from Malec Sons Funeral Home, 6 000 N. Milwaukee to St. Ladislaus Church. Mass 9 a.m. Interment St.

Adalbert.Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. 773-774-4100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CURTIS, MARGARET C. Margaret C. Pegi Curtis, nee Nash age 59, beloved wife of Timothy loving mother of John Tyler and devoted daughter of Mary E. and the late James P.

Nash; dearest sister of Patricia Gluth, James A. and Dennis P. (Lisa) Nash, Mary Anne (Vern) Sebby, Robert K. (Kristi) Nash and Eileen (Mark) Mullins; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m.

at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Northbrook. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Palliative Care Center, 2801 Central Evanston 60201, appreciated. Funeral info John E. Maloney Funeral Home 773-764-1617 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CUNNINGHAM, CORNELIUS J.

Cornelius J. Cunningham, beloved husband of Sally, nee Geraghty; loving father of Dan, C.F.D. (Cathy), Peggy (Mike) Hamilton, Brendan (Nicole), Mary (Val) Grasz, John, C.F.D. (Anita), Sally (Coleman) Conneely and the lateBilly; dear grandfather of Kevin (Maeve), Barry, Patrick, Fiona, Maggie, Brendan, Sarah, Maureen, Danny, Molly, Shane, Sean, Kate, Jessica, Connell, Bridget, Ryan and Kathleen; dear great- grandfather of Luke; fond brother of Mary Lou (the late George) Jeuk; dear brother-in-law of Anthony (Phyllis) Geraghty and PeggyPratt; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; and good friend to many. Visitation at heCoone Funeral Home, 625 Busse Park Ridge, Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Saturday, family and friends to meet at St. Benedict Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St.Jude Children Hospital would be appreciated.

Member of the Irish American HeritageCenter and 45th Ward Booster Club. For info, 847-685-1002 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CRAWFORD, GARY R. Gary R. Crawford, age 56, devoted husband of Carol, nee Andresen; adored father of Heather, Keith, and Sara; cherished papa of Christopher and Bailey; beloved son of Harry (the late Virginia) Crawford; beloved brother and brother-in-law to many; loving uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.

at Kolbus Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Chicago. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:30 a.m. St. Cornelius Church.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For info, 773-774-3232. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CONNORS, ANN M. Ann M.

Connors, nee Kilduff, age 85.Loving mother of Kevin (Noreen) and Mary Ann(Rush) Priest; devoted grandmother of Megan, Kathleen and Liam Connors and Amy sister of Helen Smith, Carol and James Kilduff and the late Rev. John, Catherine, Thomas and Francis Kilduff. Visitation Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W.

Devon Ave. The family and friends will meet Friday, May 6, for Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ita Church (Broadway and Catalpa-one block south of Bryn Mawr). Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Funeral info: 773-764-1617 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CHILELLI, MARCELLO Marcello Chilelli, of Forest Park. Beloved husband of Sharon; stepfather of Robin and Christine; devoted son of Irma, nee Aristodemo and the late Settimio Chilelli; dear brother of Michael and Diana (Anthony) uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, May 7, 9:30 a.m. from the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Avenue), Melrose Park toOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Garden Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 708-344-0635. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CARTER, WALTER L.

Walter L. Carter, age 86, Veteran WWII, Army, beloved husbandof the late Bernice nee LaSota; loving father of Camden R. and Elizabeth; fond brother of the late Lucille (the late J.D.) Finley. Funeral Service Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m. at Parkside Chapels Services 5948 Archer Ave (Corner of Major), Chicago.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 27034 South Diagonal IL. Family and friends are asked to meet Friday, May 6 at the cemetery for a Committal Service at 12:15 p.m. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m until time of Funeral Service. Public Accountant Emeritus in the State of Kentucky, listed in Who Who in Kentucky 1955. Info.

773-767-9788 or Expressyour thoughts and condolences at our online guest- book at www.parksidechapels.com. BRENNER, PAUL Paul Brenner, Past President of Brenner Casket Co. Beloved husband for 65 years to Marcella, nee Zenner; dear father of Helene (Burt Pines) Brenner and Stephen Brenner; fond brother of Ann Shorr, the late Eleanor Kauffman and Lilian Bard. Services Friday 10 a.m. at The Piser Chapel, 9200 Skokie.

Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Attn: Jay Robert Laurer Unit, West Palm Beach, FL 33407-2387 or Association for the Jewish Blind, 3525W. Foster Chicago, IL 60625. Graduateof Crane Tech High School, Northwestern University College of Commerce, Honorarymember of Jewish Funeral Directors of America, member of Fountains Country Club and Green Acres Country Club, and a former Board member of Metropolitan Bank and Reliable Corp.Info 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLUMENTHAL, TOBY Toby Blumenthal, nee Goldblatt age 75, cherished daughter of the late Mildren Rosen Gansonand Arthur Robert Goldblatt; fond sister of the late Harvey Jack Goldblatt; loving and devoted aunt of Cheryl (Dr. Jack) Harrison of Palm Beach Gardens, great-aunt of Jennifer (Bill) Allen; proud great- great-aunt of Brendan Jacob Allen.

Graveside Service Friday 12 noon at WestlawnCemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Chicago (Poppy In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Suite 340, Evanston, IL 60201 or the American Heart 208 S. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60604 would be appreciated.Arrange- ments by ChicagoJewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BICK, SIDNEY Sidney Bick, 92, beloved husband of the late Edith; devoted brother of Thelma (Joseph) Buchler.Services Thursday, 11 a.m. at The Piser Chapel, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd.

(at Church Street), Skokie. Info Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BERGH, JEANNETTE E. Jeannette A. Bergh, 83, of Springfield, Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Springfield Memorial Medical Center. She was born March 26, 1922, in Chicago, the daughter of Armin H.

and Mary, nee Cohan, Unger. She married Norman R. Bergh in 1951. Mrs. Bergh was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for her husband optician office.

She was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Springfield. She enjoyed the arts, dancing, and playing bridge.Survivors include husband, Norman; three daughters, Patricia A. Bergh (husband, Dr. R. Kevin Smith) of Glen Ellyn, IL, Kathryn M.

Bergh of Los Angeles, CA and Annette Bergh (husband, Gary Lico) of Greenwich, CT; four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeralservices and interment have been privately held in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one charity of choice. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BENCA, OTTO KARL Otto Karl Benca, 81 years, beloved husbandof Milada, nee Prochaska; loving father of Ruth (Jose Quintans, M.D.) Benca, M.D., JoanBenca, M.D. and Paul (Patricia, D.D.S.) Benca, M.D.; caring brother of Lillian (Ben) Ward; cherished grandfather of Zulema, Nicolas and BartQuin- tans, Hannah and Leah Dornbusch, Laura, Jeffrey and Eric Benca.

Taught in the CityColleges of Chicago. Services private. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.

Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements. 800-622-8358. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FRESEN, ROBERT C. Robert C. Fresen, age 84, of Glenview, formerly of Wilmette, died peacefully on May 1, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret Muffy loving father of Robert A.

(Vicky) of Green Bay, WI, Gary W. (Sharon) of Glenview, Wayne W. (Elizabeth) of Buffalo Grove and Phillip A. (Kathleen) Horvath of Short Hills, NJ; dear grandfather of Andrea, Adam, Sean, Sarah, Breck, Bethany, Erika, Robert J. and Andrew; brother of Thelma Arquilla of Flossmoor and the lateRuth Bergquist.

Memorial Service Saturday 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, 600 Ninth Wilmette, IL 60091 (corner of 9th and Greenleaf). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First PresbyterianChurch of Wilmette. Info, Donnellan Family Funeral Services 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries FRANK, JOHN A. John A.

Frank, age 54, CPD, Veteran of US Army National Guard, cherished husband and best friendof Carole, nee Haberkorn; loving father of Kelly (Dr. J. Esteban) Varela, Patrick Frank and Daniel Frank; proud grandfather and bestbuddy of Jacob Varela; dear brother of Gail (Don) Hemler and Judy (Bill) Haselberger; loving son of the lateSidney and Mary Frank; dear son-in-law of Jack and Pearl Haberkorn; loving uncle ofmany nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home 2929 W.

87th Evergreen Park. Family and friends will gather on Friday, May 6, 2005 for Memorial service 10 a.m. at St. Xavier University McDonough Chapel, 3700 W. 103rd Chicago, IL 60655.

Member of Fraternal Order ofPolice. 708-636-2600 or www.bradygill.com FIDLER, CAROL E. Carol E. Fidler, nee Weishaar 81, of Villa Park, loving mother of Kimberly (John)Rutherford; dear grandmother of Robert, JaquelynJohnson, Barbara (Brian) Franklin, Tina (James) Poland, Stephanie (Justin) Rutherford and John Rutherford great-grandmother of five; fond aunt of Jean, Robin and Laura. Lifetime Parishioner of St.

Alexander Church. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m from Steuerle FuneralHome 350 S. Ardmore Villa Park to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Memorials to Elmhurst Memorial For info 630-832-4161 or www.steurelefh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FEIGE, DOROTHY Dorothy Feige, nee Lundstrom died May 2, 2005 in New Milford, CT, loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Chicago on Aug.30, 1911, the daughter of Henry and Hannah Lundstrom. She was married to Howard S.

Feige in 1936. They moved to Mt. Prospect, IL in 1948 and she lived there until 1997. Howard died in 1972. Survivors include sister, Harriet Schmehl of Boynton Beach, FL; children, CarolLenz (Bob) of South Kent, CT, Allen Feige (Susan) of Rockwall, TX and Donald Feige (Sharon) of Silver Spring, MD; grandchildren, Chris Lenz (Deana) of New York, NY, Vanessa Lenz of New York, NY, Jeffrey Feige of Washington, DC, Jennifer Feige of Silver Spring, MD, Matthew and Andrew Feige, both of Dallas, TX; great-grandchild, Sofia Lenz (daughter of Chris and Deana); niece, Sue Morris of Jacksonville, FL; grandniece, Joanne Morris of Dallas, TX.

Dorothy devoted her life to be the best mother and grandmother possible. Her time of motherhood was spent raising her children with allher heart and spirit. She was even temperedwhile always showing love and affection to all. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and hercom- pany was cherished by all. She loved cooking and baking, especially Norwegian specialties.

She was an avid reader and very good as crossword puzzles. She enjoyed speaking Spanish. She previously enjoyed golf, especially with her husband, Howard. She loved to travel, had seen many places in the loved most to visit her children. She was a member of St.

Mark Lutheran Church in Mt. Prospect, IL when she lived there. She has gone to a better place, but will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2005at Lillis FuneralHome, 58 Bridge New Milford, CT 860-354-4655 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries EKMAN, HAROLD G.

Harold G. Ekman, 87, born in Daggett, MI, passed away May 3, 2005. Beloved husband of Virginia nee Jacoby for 63 years; dear father of Barbara Hennigan, Mary Jo Ekman(Robert) Willdigg and Robert E. (Karen); lovinggrandfa- ther of Scott Michael (Lisa) Grendel, Lindsey A. Ragsdale and and Kyle Krumwiede; great-grandfather of Jacob Ryan Grendel; fond brother of Lenore (Al) Waltman and thelate Earl.

Past Grand Master of International Order of Svithiod, member of Verdandi Lodge I.O.S., Knights of Columbus, Maria Council, licensed funeral director for 67 years, Past President of F.D.S.A., member of I.F.D.A., honorary member of the Swedish Glee Club, recipient of the Northstar Commemorative Decoration. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (atCum- berland), Park Ridge. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m.

at the funeral home. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorials to American Par- kinsons Disease 2050 Pfingsten Glenview, IL 60025 appreciated. Info: 847-823-5122 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DUNLEAVY, FRANCIS E. Francis E.

Dunleavy, age 83, Firefighter(Ret.) Chicago F.D. 1945-1977, served with honor on Squad 1, Engine Co. 117, Ambulance 15and Hare Int AirportRes- cue Squad, of Brookfield, formerlyof Chicago, fond fatherof Thomas andRichard (Robin) grandfather of William Dunleavy; dear sonof the late FrancisX. (C.F.D., killed in the line of duty 1924) and Mary, nee Purcell, Leavy; dear brother of the late June (the late Bernard) Melody; close friend of Wanda Lodewyck King. Funeral Saturday, May 7, 9:30 a.m.

from nson Funeral Home, Ltd. 3845-47 Prairie Brookfield, to St. Barbara Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mount Olivert Cemetery.

Visitation Friday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Info, 708-485-0214 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DROBISH KNOWLES, DOROTHY L. Dorothy Lillian Knowles Drobish, age 81 years, was called home by her Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2005. Formerly of Park Ridge, IL, Dorothy passed away in Sun City West, AZ.

Beloved wife of 61 years of John J. Drobish; loving mother of John W. Drobish (Diane), Constance R. Shellenberger, and Deborah H.Richardson (Jeffrey); dear grandmother of Charles, Jason, Jennifer, Laura, Christopher, James, and Meghan; and great-grandmother of Iyanna. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 5, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Memorial Service on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m.

at Harvest Bible Chapel, 800Rohlw- ing Road, Rolling Meadows, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sun Health Hospice, 1702 N. Routzahn Way, Sun City West, AZ 85375, or your local Humane Society. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DOROBA, DORIS Doris Doroba, age 83, formerly of beloved wife of the late Chester; dearest friend and companion of Richard Yelm; loving mother of Jeanne (Peter) Krebs and Ronald (Dee); dear grandmother of Mark (Faith), Kurt (Kathy), Jana and Jennifer; great-grandmother of Nicholas, Shannon, Jordan and Alec. Visitation Friday, May 6, 2005 from 3 p.m.

to 9 p.m.at uneo- Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W.Grand Ave. (1 block East of Mannheim Franklin Park. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Cuneo-Columbian. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL.

847-455-1200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DLUGOPOLSKA, ANNA Anna Dlugopolska, nee Czupta, age 101. Beloved wife of the late Wojciech; loving mother of Stanley and the late Helen Nowicki; dear grandmother of the late Michaeline, Diane (Gerald) Gajos and John Nowicki; cherished great-grandmother of Alison and Sarah Gajos. Member of Klub Rabka Zdroj and Polish Roman Catholic Union. Funeral Saturday, May 7, 2005, 9:45 a.m.from Szykowny FuneralHome, 4901 S. Archer Ave.

(1 blk. East of Pulaski at Szykowny Boulevard) to Our Lady of the Church, (Archer Road just West of LaGrange Road). Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m.For funeral info 773-735-7521 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DEJANOVICH, JOSEPHINE Josephine Booba Dejanovich, nee Sutka, late of Hegewisch, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2005 with her family by her side.

She is survived by her son Joseph (Judy)Dejanovich; four brothers Joseph (Olga), Walter (Eileen), Frank (Katherine) and Edward Sutka; four sisters Bernice Sutka, Mary (late Al) Gentile and Joan (Bill) Mansfield; four grandchildren Michael (Lisa) and Nick Dejanovich, Debbie (Dan) Ezelle, Diane (Eric) Zbinden; 13 great- grandchildren Danielle, Nikki, Michelle, DJ and Alexis Ezelle, Stephanie, Sarah, and Rebekah Dejanovich, Cortney, Eric and Joey Zbinden; numerous nieces andnephews. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph; and a sister Lottie (late Mack) McCully. Services Saturday, May 7, 9:30 a.m. from Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 Baltimore Chicago to St. Florian Church for 10 a.m.

Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 to9 p.m. 773-646-1133 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HANSON, JOHN B. John B.

Hanson, of Mt. Prospect. Beloved husband of the late Barbara loving father Diane C. (Tim) Olson, Karen (Stephen Herring) Hanson and Laura (Christopher) grandfather of Peter Olson and Travis Early; dear brother of Elaine (Russ) Gibbs. Visitation Friday from 3 to 8 p.m.

at Swan Lake Chapel on the groundsof Oehler Funeral Homeand Ridgewood MemorialPark 9900Milwaukee Des Plaines. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m.at Swan Lake Chapel. Interment private. Memorials to the Northwest Assembly of God Church, 900 Wolf Road, Mt. Prospect, 60056.

847-824-4145 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries HANSEN, LOUISE A. Louise A. Hansen, nee Winchester, belov wife of the late Roy P. Hansen loving mother of Roy P. (Carol) Hansen dear grandmother of Kathleen (Daniel) Estes and Scott (Traci) Hansen; great-grandmother of Samantha, Rachael and Haylee.

Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home Crematorium, 9 568 Belmont Franklin Park. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

For info, please call 847-678-1950 www.sax-tiedemann.com HACKNEY, DAVID A. David A. Hackney, age 26, of Antioch. At rest April 27, 2005, beloved son of Kathleen (Gary) Hernandez and the late David father of Kayla (five) and Cassidy (two); cherished fiance of Kim Boone; dear brother ofCheri (Jerry) Williams, Kim (Jeff) (Robert) (fiancee Tammy), Steve, Nicole and Gina Hernandez-Colmer; dearest grandson of Otmer and Martha Hackney. Visitation Saturday, 3 p.m.

untiltime of services 6 p.m. at The Symonds- Lakes FuneralHome 111 W. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120) Grayslake.

Memorials to the Kayla M. and Cassidy A. Hackney contribution account Bank of America. 847-543-1080 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HABERKORN See John A. Frank notice.

GRAZIANO, JOSEPH N. Joseph N. Graziano, WWII Army Veteran, devoted husband of thelate Ann, nee Marasa; beloved father Mary Ann Graziano; dear brother the late Charles (Mamie)Graziano, the late Christine (the late Frank) late Marty (the late Mary) Graziano, the late Grace (Chester) Krupa; fond uncle and Godfather of many. Funeral Friday, 8:30 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge, to Our Mother of theChurch.

Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Member of Societa Maria S.S. Addolorata Romitello Borgetto Di Chicago andthe American Legion Post 36-Des Plaines. In lieu of flowrs, donations to Hospice of Northern Illinois, 410 S.

Hager Barrington, IL 60010-4196. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GRAMS, WERNER P. Werner P. Grams, 82 years.

Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Hennig; devoted father of Sandra Grams and Susan (Royce) Bentz; grandfather of Rebecca, Emily and Julie Schroeter; brother of the late Kurt and Armin. Lyingin state at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 W. Division River Forest, Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials appreciated to Grace Lutheran Church or Jehovah Lutheran School, Chicago.

Stermer Funeral Home, 773-235-1815 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GOLDSTEIN, MAYME Mayme Goldstein, nee Telechansky, 93, beloved wife of the late Samuel Goldstein; loving mother of Joel (Mary Alice) Goldsteinand Ross (Nancy) Goldstein; cherished grandmother of Jessica, Hillary, Davis, Chase and Graham Goldstein; loving sister of Bunny Tas- ner, the late Morris Telechansky and thelate Mary Schneiderman; fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. She is deepl missed. Private services were held on Wednesday, May 4. Contributions in her memory ma be made to the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035. Arrangements entrusted to Sinai Memorial Funerals, Joshua Yaffe Weil and MarkWein- stein, funeraldirectors.

Informat i 847-634-9700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GERNADY, FREDERICK C. Frederick C. Gernady, passed awaySunday, April 24, 2005. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church, 100 North Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL on May 7 at 4 p.m. Fred was a 1995 graduate of Deerfield High School, a 1998 graduate of Johnson County Community College and a member of the Carpenters Union.

Fred was a sports enthusiast and a devoted uncle. He had an infectious laugh and will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with him. He leaves behind his parents, John and Suesanne Gernady; sister, Rhonda Tepen; brother, Edward Gernady; grandmother, Bett Roeder; brother-in-law, Brian Tepen; sister-in- law, Deborah Gernady; four nephews and one niece; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frederick C. Gernady Children Education Fund First National Bank of Olathe, PO Box 1500, Olathe, Kansas 66051-1500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GARVY, REV. JOHN WILLIAM Rev. John William Garvy, of Black Mountain, NC, 100, passed awa Sunday, May 1, 2005. Born on March 16, 1905, he grew up in Chicago, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs.

Andrew Cosmos Garvy and the eldestson in a family of 10. He earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1929 and soon thereafter married Margaret Cantwell Garvy, who preceded him in death in 1966. At the age of 78 he entered a Benedictine Seminary and was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1985. He served as Assistant Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Lakeland, FL until he retired to Black Mountain at the age of 84, where he was visited often by his sons and daughter, whom he loved, for whom he prayedand whose love and respect he earned.

Surviving are his four children, John Robert, Daniel, Sally and their spouses; eightgrandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Melbourne, FL. Interment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home Melbourne, FL is serving the family, 321-723-2345 Sign guest bookat www.brownliemaxwell.com GACH, CHARLES J.

Charles J. Gach, age 49, beloved husband Margaret, nee Conners; loving father of Chuck devoted son of the late Charles andDelores Gach; loving brother of Debbie (Mike) Williams; dear son-in-law of John and Ida Conners; and brother-in-law of John (Margie), Mary (Doug) Wyatt, Cathy (Wally) Dickman, Pam (Glenn) Florence, Bernie (Jay), Ida (the late Jim Nelson) Ludwig and Fred; dearest nephew of Mildred, Esther, Eleanor, Berny, Sussie, and many others; a fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and a great-grandson of Alice (the late John) Conners. A retired 29 year employee of the Chicago Sun Times, a member of thePress- mans Union, the Canaryville the Flags Club, a longtime coach of theCanary- ville Little League and a Huge White Sox Fan. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Indiana University-Amyloid Research, Dr. Merrill Benson, Dept.

of Pathology, 635 Barnhill Indianapolis, IN 46202. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Thomas McInerney Sons FuneralHome, 4635 S. Wallace McInerney Corners) to St. Gabriel Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m.

Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. 773-268-0703 Tom Munley, Director. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FUNK, DR.

JAMES H. Dr. James H. Funk, age 51, of Plainfield, IL, at rest Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Born May 13, 1953 in Aurora, IL.

Beloved son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth, nee Stanfuss, Funk; loving husband of 24 years of Diane, nee Daschner; cherished father of Russell James Funk, Todd Grimm Funk and Christopher Daschner Funk; fond brother and brother-in-law of Dr. Linna (Dr. K. Craig) Place and Debbie (Steven)Beese; loving son-in-law of Muriel (the late Russell) Daschner; dear uncle of Elizabeth, Daniel and Alex Place, Matthew and Michael Beese. Owned and operated the Dr.

James Funk Dentistry in Crete, Joliet and Oswego, IL. Currentl Dental Director of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. Former President of the Aurora Lions Club. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. atLincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 675 Rt.

30, Aurora, IL 60504 followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Aurora, IL. In lieu offlow- ers, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Northern Illinois Affiliate, 30 N. Michigan Suite IL 60602.

Arrangements by Overm a Jones Funeral Home, 309 Joliet (corner Rt. 59 and 30), Plainfield, IL. Info: 815-436-9221 or www.overman-jones.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.