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10 CHICAGO TRIBUNE BUSINESS SECTION3 By Patricia Trebe SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE Robert E. Wooten Sr. was just a teenager when he was forced to spend 19 months in a hospital to battle a lung disease. Isolated from friends, family and his church, he vowed that once he was released, he would find a way to minister to others who were left behind. Today his vision and dream lives in the Wooten Choral Ensemble, which rehearses once a week at Beth Eden Baptist Church in Chicago, where it started 58 years ago.

The 60-plus voice choir performs not only at the worship twice a month, but also across the country in other churches, hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. Mr. Wooten, 78, of Chicago, died of kidney cancer Thursday, March 27, in his home. Today his son Robert Wooten Jr. is director of his choral ensemble and continues with his philosophy.

had a drive and deep belief that there should be excellence in music along with an emotional contact with the music that you his son said. choirs always did a variety of genres and raised the intellectual aspect of normal choir Beyond the ensemble, Mr. legacy is his choral work with gospel music. has certainly been a pioneer and perpetuator of musical excellence in the area of diversity of styles and genres, anthems, spirituals, gospels and hymns and a said James Abbington, associate professor of church music and worship at Chandler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Mr.

Wooten was born in Chicago the fourth of five sons, and his mother died when he was a young boy. His father remarried and the family grew up in Beth Eden Baptist Church. While at Morgan Park High School, he took piano lessons and started the Morgan Park Crusaders choral group. During his hospital stay he continued his studies, and after his release he graduated in 1949. That year, he started the Wooten Choral Ensemble and studied accounting at Cortez Peters Business College in Chicago.

However, he went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in music education from the Chicago Musical Conservatory in 1956. Later that year, he married Frances, who was a member of the choral ensemble. Mr. Wooten was hired as a music teacher by the Chicago Public Schools and started at an elementary school before he joined Parker High School as choral director. There he led the school to numerous awards and distinctions.

He moved from the classroom to the office of assistant principal at Parker High School and later was administrator in the human relations department for the Chicago Board of Education for six years. He then moved to the former District 18 in Chicago and became district administrator in 1976 until that department was closed. He was mentor to teachers at DuSable High School until he retired in 1994. While he maintained his teaching career, Mr. Wooten also served as minister of music at Beth Eden since 1949 and director of music at Greater Harvest Baptist Church in Chicago since 1952.

He stepped down from Wooten Choral Ensemble and Beth Eden in 1999. was one of our said Craig Jenkins, pastor of Beth Eden Baptist Church. Mr. Wooten received a of science in music education from Roosevelt University in 1968. He also received an honorary doctorate of music from the Virginia College and Seminary in 1983.

Other survivors include his daughter, Carol Lynne Wooten McDaniel; another son, John Darryl; a brother, Ernest; and four grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th Chicago, followed by a visitation and musical tribute, which will begin at 5 p.m.

and continue until the 8 p.m. funeral. ROBERT E. WOOTEN SR. I1930 2008 Spread love of music in choirs and schools Chicagoan promoted gospel songs, started an ensemble and mentored teachers By Trevor Jensen TRIBUNE REPORTER Albert Joseph, a boyhood friend of actor Danny Thomas and a prominent member of the Lebanese-American community, helped raise the money to build St.

Research Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Joseph later chaired the board of both the hospital and its fundraising arm. Mr. Joseph, 87, died of natural causes on Saturday, March 22, in his home in Northbrook, said his son, George.

Mr. Joseph was the head of a group that in 1968 bought Hunter Publishing, where he had been an executive vice president. The company published trade magazines for the automotive industry, and under Mr. leadership expanded with publications for insurance, fuel oil sales and mining as well as Pro Quarterback, a magazine that covered football. Mr.

Joseph sold the business in the mid-1980s. The son of Lebanese immigrants, Mr. Joseph was born in Iowa and grew up in Toledo, Ohio, which has a substantial population of Lebanese and Syrian-Americans. Among his pals in that ethnic community was Danny Thomas, who went on to fame as an actor and star of the television show Room for In the late 1950s, Thomas created American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities to raise money for a chil- hospital. He solicited many of his old friends, including Mr.

Joseph, who at that time was in Toledo working in advertising for an automotive after-market firm. Mr. Joseph got on board and enlisted his children to go door-to-door to ask neighbors for money. remember stacking nickels, dimes and pennies on our ping-pong table after going around and asking people to contribute for a hospital that exist George Joseph said. St.

was built in Memphis in 1962 and Mr. Joseph stayed active with the hospital and with ASLAC for the rest of his life. Among his contributions was putting together a strategy for the public relations and communications efforts. really was a pillar and a patriarch of this said John Moses, chief executive officer of ASLAC. understood we had an important story to tell, but unless there was a strategy on how to tell it to the American people, would not Mr.

Joseph was driven by a need to help Lebanese-Americans make a contribution to their new country, and his belief that it was essential to combine research with treatment for children without regard to their ability to pay, Moses said. Mr. Joseph had graduated from the University of Toledo and was a year into law school when World War II inter- vened. During the war he was Naval lieutenant in the Pacific. Mr.

Joseph earned a reputation as a compelling speaker during his early career in automotive advertising. His interest in industry issues led him into publishing and he continued to speak at industry and philanthropic events through the years. He was active in the Anti- ochian Orthodox Church and a former chairman of the An- tiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. An expert on Middle East issues, Mr. Joseph was close to a number of politicians, to whom he would offer advice on matters concerning the region.

A hunter since his boyhood in Toledo, Mr. Joseph traveled the world in search of exotic game, going after animals in exotic locales including Africa, Tibet and Mongolia. He built an addition to his home to hold his collection of mounted animals, which include a full-size buffalo. Mr. Joseph is survived by his wife, Rosemary; a son, George; daughters Joannah Merriman, Janelle and Rochelle; a brother, Richard, a sister, Evaughan Michael; and three grandchildren.

Services have been held. ALBERT JOSEPH I1920 2008 Key fundraiser for hospital Albert Joseph was active in Lebanese-American charitable organizations. Pal of Danny Thomas led drive for St. Research Hospital in Memphis BENINCASA CHARLES PETER Charles Peter Benincasa, 26, beloved grandson of Peter and Emma Benincasa; loving son of Charles Peter Benincasa, fond brother of Rachel (Michael) Mitsui, Rose Paulsen and Angel Baio; dear nephew of Teresa (Joseph) Bledsoe, Giovanni (Maria) Benincasa and Daniel Benincasa; fun- loving uncle of Keith, Matthew, Joseph, Isabella, Peter, Gabriella, Caterina and Pietro. Funeral Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 9 a.m.

from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 6250 Milwaukee Ave. to St. Edward Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BATTLE, ADA D. Ada D. Battle, nee Higginbotham, beloved wife of the late Rogers A.

Battle loving mother of Milton, Loretta Bowman, Ronald, Yvette Morrow, Mario and the late Marlene Busk, Rogers Adrienne Hardaway, Michael Battle, Dolores Braggs and Carmelita Battle; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends; dear sister of the late Zelma, Elzie, Wesley, Orland and Corina. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Kenny Brothers, 3600 West 95th Evergreen Park. Lying in State Thursday. Family and friends will meet at church at 10 a.m.

until time of Mass at 11a.m. at St. Kilian Church, 8725 South May, Chicago. Interment Holy Se- pulchre Cemetery. For info.

773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500. Memorials appreciated to St. Church. To celebrate life visit www.mem.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BARTA, FRANK JAMES Frank James Barta, 75, of Elgin, formerly of Hanover Park, beloved husband of Bonnie, nee Meyers; loving father of Nora (Michael) Shambo, Janet and Frank Barta; cherished grandfather of Jason (Andrea) Shambo; dear brother of Alice Purcell and Arlene Kloet. Visitation Tuesday 4 p.m.

to 9 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home 310 S. State St. (Rt. 31), Elgin.

Interment private. Memorials to American Cancer Society. 847-741-8800. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BARR See Cheri L. Dalgaard notice.

AVELIS, BERNICE K. Bernice K. Avelis, age 86, of Holland, MI, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Avelis and a son, Michael Avelis. She is survived by her daughters, Louise (Kenneth) Wall of Holland and Marjorie (Edward) Toohey of Montgomery, TX; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be 12 noon Wednesday, April 2 at St. Casmir Catholic Cemetery in Chicago. An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices CLARK COLEMAN 10-22-25 to 04-01-05. Three lonely years. My love for you will never end.

Never again. Your devoted wife, Joan S. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries AVELLO, BERNARD You left five years ago and forgot to tell my heart how to live without you. Mary Ann. In Memoriam Forest Home Cemetery Forest Park, IL.

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Buck, nee Kempf, age 99, late of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Born in Chicago, living in New Lenox area the past 62 years. Survived by her loving family, her daughter, Diana (John) Airoldi; grandchildren, Carol (Robert) Cupp, Joanna Airoldi and Kathy (Scott) Parzych; great-grandchildren, John (Sarah) Cupp, Parker and Blake Parzych; great-great-grandchildren, Rylan Cupp; daughter-in-law, Patricia Buck; sister-in- law, Sylvia Kempf. Preceded in death by her husband, John Buck; sons, John (in infancy) and Nicholas; a great-granddaughter, Carrie Cupp; parents, Sebastian and Frances, nee Binder, Kempf; brothers, Frank (Elizabeth) George and Nicholas (Lee) Kempf.

Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday, April 3, 2008 with prayers at 10:30 a.m., following to St. Jude Catholic Church, New Lenox, for Mass of Christian Burial at 11a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451, 815-485-3200. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BROPHY, GLENN J. Glenn J. Brophy, age 84, beloved father of Minnette (David) Howard-Tiedemann; loving grandfather of Jason (Deb) Howard and devoted great-grandfather of Caitlin; dear brother of LeRoy (Marilyn) Brophy and Minnette Klein; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of many.

Visitation Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of services 7 p.m. at Ahlgrim Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Interment private.

Funeral info: 847-882-5580. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRINKLEY See Katherine A. "Nana" Candella notice. BLOCH, ELEANOR RAPAPORT Eleanor Rapaport Bloch, nee Hurwich 98, wife of the late Meyer Rapaport and the late Sidney Bloch; loving mother of the late Gerald Rapaport; beloved mother-in-law of Adrienne Rapaport; step-mother of Sandra (Arnold) Leavitt and Ellen (Stuart) Goldin; fond grandmother of Diana (Aron) Katz, Steven (Carol) Rapaport, Jacqui (Neil)Morganstein and Brian Goldin, Debbie (George) Leavitt and Gail Culberson; great-grandmother of Gaby, Michael Katz, Maggie, Gerri Rapaport and Stephen Culberson. Eleanor was the embodiment of the immigrant success story.

Arrived at Ellis Island at age 8, not speaking a word of English. Co-founded American Toy and Furniture Co. with husband Meyer. The U.S. company provided toys and toy furniture for thousands of children for over 50 years.

Matriarch of her family who continuingly demonstrated that a woman can be strong, smart and successful. She will be missed dearly but will always be in our hearts. Graveside funeral services Wednesday, 12 Noon, Westlawn Cemetery, 7801W. Montrose Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.Info: Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BIESTERFELD, SCOTT J.

Scott J. Biesterfeld, U.S. Marine Corps, beloved son of Robert Biesterfeld and Karen (Ed) Thompson; loving brother of Kara Thompson and the late Eric Biesterfeld; dear grandson of Marie and the late Raymond Biesterfeld, Richard Green and the late Madelon Bezzy; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Visitation Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home Crematorium 7861S. 88th Avenue (2 mi. west of 79th Harlem), Justice, IL, where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Interment Bethania Cemetery, Justice, IL. 708-496-0200 or damarkaminskifuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CREEVEY, MARY FRANCES Mary Frances "Francie" Creevy, nee Lucas age 82, beloved wife of the late Robert J.

Creevy; loving mother of Patrick (Susie), Kevin (Darcy) Creevy, Katie (Bill) Annie (Jim) Fox, Colleen (Bob) Cording, Janet (Brian) Avery, Bob (Sarah), Brian (Pam), Mary and the late Timothy Creevy; beloved grandmother of Caitlin, Connor (Molly), Francie (Marc) Bala, Patrick (Colette) and Bree Creevy, Madeleine, Meghan, Michael, Kevin and Kathleen Creevy, Margaret (Chris) Grady, Matt Bill, Claire and Catherine Tim, Jimmy, Meggie Fox, Robert, Daniel and Thomas Cording, Annie, Tony, Francie, Petey and the late Brian Avery, Colleen, Jack, Aidan Creevy and Katherine, Luke and Carmel Creevy; beloved great- grandmother of Clementine Creevy and Tommy Bala; fond sister of David (Virginia) Lucas and the late Jack (Mary) Lucas and Gerry (Dick) Roche; dear friend of Jim Allman; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd.

at Old Orchard Skokie to St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th and Linden, Wilmette. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N.

Ridge Chicago, IL 60660. 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries COLBERT, BERTRAM A. Bertram A. "Buddy" Colbert, 81, beloved husband of Helen, nee Schmidt; loving father of Patricia (Russell Steenberg) Colbert and Bruce Colbert; grandfather of Matthew Steenberg, Laura Steenberg and Kate Steenberg; brother of Sr.

M. Martin Colbert SSND and the late Edythe Colbert Webster; brother-in-law of Stephen Schmidt and Elizabeth Solleder; uncle of several. Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon Saturday, April 5 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 W. Erhart Mundelein.

Visitation is two hours prior to Mass in the narthex at church. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated. Arrangements made by Kristan Funeral Home P.C. 219 West Maple Mundelein, IL. For information visit www.kristanfuneralhome.com or call 847-566-8020.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CHAZEN, ESTHER ROCHEL Esther Rochel Chazen, devoted wife of 71years to Paul Chazen; loving mother of Melinda (Jack) Sperling, Marc (Rachel) Chazen and Loretta Chazen; beloved grandmother of Anita (Rob), Stephanie, Jay (Vy), Michael and Nevada; cherished great-grandmother of Madelyn and Jocelyn; fond sister-in-law of Chuck (the late Lois) Chazen and Jack (Mary-Ann) Chazen. Services 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation, 7117 N. Crawford Avenue, Lincolnwood. Interment New Light Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory can be made to Chicago Mitzvah Campaigns, 6241N. Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60659 or to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL, 60025 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CANDELLA, KATHERINE A. Katherine A. "Nana" Candella, nee Cason age 87, of Lombard, formerly of Oak Park.

Proud active volunteer for York Township Senior Center. Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Shirley Lassen, Sandra (Peter) Carroll and William (Marie) Brinkley; dear grandmother of 14; great- grandmother of 17 and great-great-grandmother of two; fond sister of Virginia (the late Al) Cook, Frank (the late Ruth) and James (Donna) Cason. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home 1500 South Meyers Rd. (three blocks South of Roosevelt Rd), Lombard, IL.

In state Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley, Lombard, until time of Service, 10 a.m. Interment private. Info, 630-932-1500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DePINTO, MICHAEL J. Michael J. DePinto, beloved husband of Rosemarie, nee Turano; loving father of Jessica (Roberto Morrone) DePinto; devoted son of the late Jessie Petruzzelli and Nicholas DePinto; fond brother of Nicholas "Nick" (Lena), Rochelle (Joseph) Gelonese, the late Joseph (the late Marcella) and Dominic (Delores) Petruzzelli; and brother-in- law of Dee Turano; and cherished nephew of Laura Petruzzelli; devoted uncle and friend of many. Resting at Adolf Funeral Home Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S.

Madison Street, Willowbrook, Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 10 a.m., to St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange, Mass 11 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center appreciated.

630-325-2300. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DeLUCA, MARIA A. Maria A. DeLuca, beloved wife of the late Gino; loving mother of Federico (Marisa) and Carlo (Gloria) DeLuca; devoted grandmother of Gina (Jim Bowden) DeLuca, Gemma (Jim) Bolech and Carla (Michael) Sebo, Michael (Jenny) DeLuca; great-grandmother of Marisa, Julia, Luca, Grace and Emma, Michael and Olivia. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Thursday 11:15 a.m. from Malec Sons Funeral Home 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St. Mary of the Woods Church.

Mass 12 p.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Contributions to Rainbow Hospice appreciated. 773-774-4100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DAVIS, CELE Cele Davis, nee Cohen beloved wife of the late Irving; loving and adored mother of Jay (Marlene) Davis and Barbara (Bruce) Finn; cherished grandmother of Julie (Saul) Shaoul, Joel (Brenda) Davis, David (Buffy) Finn, Dana (David) Spiwak, Ira (Michelle) Finn; treasured great-grandmother of 15. Our mother was a wonderful role model for our family and we will always be so proud of her.

Chapel service Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 30 N.

Michigan Ave. Ste. 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. For info: 847-255-3520. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DALGAARD, CHERI L.

Cheri L. Dalgaard, dear daughter of Edna Dalgaard (William) Barr and the late Winsor Dalgaard; fond sister of James (Sherry) Dalgaard and the late Winsor Dalgaard stepsister of William (Judy) Barr, Ellen (the late Brad) Ipsen, Michael (Kim) Barr, Mary Pat (John) Mors, Nancy Ryan, Julie Barr and John Barr; aunt of many. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at St. Raphel the Archangel Church, 2101E.

Rte. 173, Antioch, IL. Interment Hickory Union Cemetery, Newport Township, IL. Visitation at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch 1055 Main St. (Rte 83), Antioch, IL, 3 until 9 p.m.

Tuesday. Info 847-395-4000. In lieu of flowers donations, in her memory, to Pancreatic Cancer Research, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 N. St. Clair Suite 730, Chgo, IL 60611, appreciated.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CUMMINS, CHARLES R. Charles R. Cummins, 87, retired Sears executive and WWII fighter pilot, beloved husband of Geraldine; loving father of Susan (Charles) Balsiger, Jane (Robert) Neisendorf and the late Ned Cummins; proud grandfather of David, Daniel and Jeffrey Balsiger and Katherine and Rachel Neisendorf; great-grandfather of Annabelle, Andrew and Blake Balsiger. Memorial Service Saturday, April 5 at 3 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home 304 N.

Main St. in Wheaton. Friends may visit from 1until 3 p.m. Interment private. Memorials may be directed to the Association, 225 N.

Michigan Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. Info and guest book at hultgrenfh.com or call 630-668-0027. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Express your grief by leaving a message in our online Guest Book. Just go to chicagotribune.com/obituaries and follow the prompts.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES EMMERICH, VERONICA D. Veronica D. Emmerich, 88, of Huntley, formerly of Chicago. At rest Sunday, March 30, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Peter P.

Emmerich; loving mother of Rosemary (Ernest) Hoppe, Ralph (Bonnie) Emmerich, Carolyn (Joseph) Paluch and Roger (Lynn) Emmerich; proud grandmother of Sandra Hoppe, Linda (Scott) Taylor, Brian (Brooke) Emmerich and Heidi (Joe) Whitney; and great-grandmother of 10; dear sister of Bernice and the late John Gawlik, Jean and the late John Formella and the late Joseph and Raymond Boyk. Visitation Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the James A. Funeral Home 11603 E. Main Huntley. Funeral service Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m.

at the funeral home. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery in Norwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethesda Lutheran Home, 700 Hoffmann Watertown, WI 53094-9989, attention Jackie Gehrke. For information 847-669-5111. DUIGNAN, BELVA J.

Belva J. Duignan, nee Stadt 68, beloved wife of the late William devoted mother of William, Scott, Debra (Kevin) Ballard, Jerome and Kimberly; proud grandmother of Rachel, Kenneth, Kevin, and Jacob; lovi- ing sister of John (Elaine) Lavezzi and the late Beverly Stadt. Visitation Wednesday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m.

from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn to St. Bernadette Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

For info: 708-636-1193. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DOODY, MARIETTA A. Marietta A. Doody, nee Bryne beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Doody; loving mother of Kathleen (Wayne) Lindblade, Nancy Urban and Jean DiVittorio; cherished grandmother of Michael, Brian, William, Robert, Melissa, Jessica and Michelle; dear sister of Thomas Bryne and Eileen (the late Donald) Carnes.

Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Road, to St.

Christina Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Se- pulchre Cemetery. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DITTMAN, ELIZABETH A.

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dittman, nee Selcz of Florida, formerly of Chicago; beloved wife of the late Grover; loving mother of Joan (the late Jack) Creevy and Ruth (Ronald) Harding; dear grandmother of five; great- grandmother of nine; fond sister of Richard Selcz. Visitation Thursday 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt Mannheim Roads, Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Info toll-free 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com DeSTEFANO, PETER Peter DeStefano, beloved husband of the late Corinne, nee Tortorello; loving father of Peter (Eva), Marikay (Dennis) McGuinness and the late Mary Diane; dear grandfather of Ryan, Kiel and Shane McGuinness and Gina and Cara DeStefano; loving brother of Linda Korn and the late Michael; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Proud Army Veteran of WWII. Manager for 47 years in the scrap iron and steel industry. Visitation Tuesday at Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Wheeling, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 411N.

Wheeling Prospect Hts. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Addolorata Villa or Mt.

St. Joseph in Lake Zurich would be appreciated. For info, Cooney Funeral Home 847-685-1002. www.cooneyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GEORGE, PATRICIA J. Patricia Joy George, nee Powell beloved wife of the late Emil; loving mother of Steven (Eileen) George; cherished grandmother of Grace and Claire; loved sister of Gail Powell and Deborah (Scott) Southard; dear sister-in-law of Stephanie Luchyn; special niece of Dora Mistro; fond aunt of 5 nephews; and 1niece.

Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m., Panchyda approx. 8 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, 10201S. Roberts Rd. (8000W), Palos Hills.

Funeral Thursday, family and friends will meet 9 a.m. for morning visitation at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, (8410 W. 131st St. Palos Park).

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Info 708-598-5880 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GELONESE See Michael J. DePinto notice. GARY, GERALD T.

Gerald T. Gary, 66, of Downers Grove, formerly of the South Side of Chicago, former president of Icon Identity Solutions, beloved husband of Lydia, nee Medynsky; loving father of Natalie (Michael) Grindle, Thomas, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Bukovsky, Patricia (Jay) Sebben, Stephen and Elizabeth; cherised grandfather of Autumn, Haley, Connor, Katie, Jamie, Jack, Tanner and Ava; dear brother of Patricia (Bill) Chott and Bernard Gary; uncle to many. Gerald enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, enjoying life and being a true Irishman. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hallowell James Funeral Home 301-75th St.

(at Fairview Downers Grove. Funeral 8:45 a.m. Friday from funeral home to St. Joseph Church in Downers Grove for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Info, 630-964-6500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FIALA, JACQUELYN Jacquelyn Fiala, age 85, of Cicero, IL, loving sister of Leona (the late Lee) Fiala; loving aunt and great-aunt to many. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy- Westchester Funeral Home 10501W. Cermak Westchester, IL (2 blks. W.

of Mannheim on Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from funeral home to Mater Christi Church for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated to St. Research Hospital, 501St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942. For further information call 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FEINBERG, ANNE R. Anne R. Feinberg, nee Bernsten, beloved wife of the late Paul A. Feinberg; devoted mother of Alan (Loretta) Feinberg, Robert (Sheryl) Feinberg, Sheila (Sam) Gross and the late Judith L. Feinberg; proud grandmother of Cory (Suzanne) Feinberg, Michelle (James) Paul Alicia Drucker) Gross and Howard Gross; cherished great- grandmother of Avner Jay dear sister of the late Tobie (the late Edward) Oher, Shirley (Lawrence) Zabelin, Harold (the late Lillian) Burton.

Service Wednesday 10 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Bufflalo Grove Road, (one block North of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Waldheim. Memorials in her memory to the Staff Fund at Manor Care, 4660 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60076 would be appreciated.

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