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123456 12 CHICAGO METRO QUINN, RICHARD V. Richard V. Quinn, age 89, walked into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March beloved husband of 67 years to Genevieve, nee Biernat; devoted father of Geneine (Robert) Broda, Richard (Sonia) Quinn, Maribeth (Richard) Poore and Mark (Susan) Quinn; proud grandfather of Ellen, Jill, Reid, Julie, Carey, Becky, Rick, Tracy, Megan, Emily and Mark, adored great- grandfather of Hagen, Riley, Jacob, Alex, Quinn, Malcolm, Anna, Zachary, Lauren, Scott, Nicholas, Cara and Robby; loving brother of Lucille Mathys and many brothers and sisters; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m.

from The Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Walter Church. Mass 11a.m.

Interment private. Former Owner of Provisions of Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or the Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Chicago, IL 60610, would be appreciated. "We Love You Dad." www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PRESTO, ANGELA M. Angela M. Presto, 64, of Forest Park, formerly of Cicero, beloved daughter of the late Frank and Rose Presto; loving sister of the late Ralph (Inez), Michael, Frank (Valerie), Joseph and Carl; fond aunt of seven; and great-aunt of ten. Visitation Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 W. Madison Forest Park, IL (2 blocks west of Harlem), where service will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday.

Interment private. Info: 708-366-2200. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PETROPOULOS See Stella M. Greven notice. PETERSON, SHERMAN ELIOT Sherman Eliot Peterson, 72, of Lake Forest, IL and Key Largo, FL, passed away Sunday, March 4, he was born in Rockford, IL, the son of Philip and Cathryn Peterson.

He was a graduate of Rockford West High School and Colgate University. After serving two years in U.S. Army, he began a successful banking career at LaSalle Bank in 1959. During a 33 year career, he rose to be President of First National Bank of Highland Park (1968) and President of Citizens Bank in Park Ridge (1973). He was an active member of Exmoor Country Club and Shore Acres in Illinois.

In Key Largo, FL Card Sound Golf Club and The Anglers Club. Shermie loved the game of golf and the company of his family and his many friends. He will be remembered as an honest, loyal, fun loving husband, father, grandfather, colleague and friend. He will be missed by all those he touched but remembered forever. Sherman was preceded in death by his son Samuel Eric (1999).

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan; sons Andrew (Ellen) of Polk City, IA, Philip (Karen) of Pasadena, CA, Daniel of Chicago, IL; his brother David Peterson (Lucy) of Winnetka, IL; and six grandchildren Samuel, Joseph, John, Avery, Gage, and Olivia. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Lake Forest, IL. Memorial contributions to support Juvenile Diabetes Research can be made in his name to the JDR Foundation, 500 N.

Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610 or to the Medical Center at Ocean Reef, 50 Barracuda Key Largo, FL 33037. Info, Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest. 847-234-0022. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PERKEY, LEANNE L. Leanne L.

Perkey, 59, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully at home March 7, 2007. She was born on June 6, 1947, in Oconto Falls, WI. Beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Christopher Perkey and Brandelynn Ethridge; loving grandmother of Joshua, Jacob and Annalise along with Kegan and Abigail Ethridge; also survived by her mother-in-law Clarita Parr; and three sisters Lynda Schmitz, Lana Voight, Loralyn Simon, three brothers Richard, Randall and James Wacek; sisters-in-law Carolyn Schaaf, Judith Johnson and brother-in-law Kenneth Perkey; also dear friends Terry and Dorae Block; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law. There will be a Memorial Celebration for Leanne in the clubhouse at Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 200 N.

Lewis Ave. in Waukegan on Saturday, March 24, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a brief tribute to life at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Waukegan Fire Dept. Vital Link Fund. Arrangements are under the care of the Gurnee Funeral Home 4190 Old Grand Gurnee, IL.

847-244-1155. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PEKAR, CLARENCE Clarence Pekar, veteran of WWII, P.O.W., beloved husband and best friend of Mary, nee Toomey; cherished father of Nancy (Bernard) Pe- trouskas and John (Suan) Pekar; loving grandfather of Michael, Colleen, Andy, Bridget and Sophie; fond brother of Charlotte (the late Jack), the late Ann, James (Dorothy), Rita (James), Joseph, Donald and Francis (Marge); proud to have many nieces and nephews. Volunteer at Christ Hospital for many years. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

from The Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. Julie billiard Church, Mass 10:15 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

"Friend to many." 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PAWELEK See Donna M. Ascenzi Notice. PARKER-SLAWNIKOWSKI, REGINA F. Regina F. Parker-Slawnikowki, 44, a nine year resident of Romeoville, formerly of Naperville, IL and PA.

At rest Sunday, March 4, 2007. Born September 20, 1962 in Allentown, PA; loving wife of James J. whom she married November 14, 1998; cherished mother of Jim and Stanley; beloved daughter of Frances, nee Bretz Parker and the late Reginald Parker; dear sister of Jack (Ember) Parker, Patricia (Bruce) Knoll, Arthur (Barb) Parker and Sarah (Marty) Letscher; fond aunt of many. Regina was graduate of Saucon Valley Sr. High School (1980) and also Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1984).

She owned and operated RFP Consulting, Romeoville and was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Church, Plainfield. Visitation Monday, March 12, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Overman- Jones Funeral Home, corner of Routes 30 and 59, Plainfield. Prayers Tuesday, March 12, 10 a.m.

from the funeral home to a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian. Burial at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred. For info 815-436-9221. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PANCERZ, THERESA B. Theresa B.

Pancerz nee Noga age 79, resident of Galesville, WI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 2, 2007, devoted mother of Rose Anne (William) Paschal, Donna (Skip) Kaltenhauser and Adrienne (Mario) Moreno, cherished daughter of the late Mary and the late Michael Noga; loving sister of the late Lillian Fagocki, John, Steve (late Mary), Joseph (late Julie) and Chuck (Patricia) Noga; Theresa is also survived by nieces, nephews and other extended family throughout the Chicago area. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201Roosevelt Rd. (between Rt. 83 and Summit Oakbrook Terrace from 3 to 6 p.m. with a service of remembrance at 5:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Society of the Little Flower would be appreciated. Theresa was born in Chicago and has also resided in Tomah, WI, Henderson, NV, Naperville, IL and Lacrosse, WI. For info, 630-941-5860. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARGARET Margaret Connor, nee Nevin beloved wife of the late John loving mother of John P. (Caroline) and Ann Hartley-Singer (the late William); cherished grandmother of Sean, Kerri (Mark) Hannen, Stephen (Mary) Hartley and Liam Singer; aunt and great-aunt of many.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Kenny Brothers 3600 West 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL to Most Holy Redeemer Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NEMEC, EDWARD JOHN Edward John Nemec, 86, of Hoffman Estates. Beloved husband of Eleanore, nee Ziskowski; loving father of Darlene (Glenn) Franklin, Dick (Lyn), Terry (Bob) Miklos, Ed (Suzanne) and Jim (Jeannette); proud grandfather of Leigh (Lori) Franklin, Lisa (Joe) Burke, Jenny (Steve) Kovacs, C.J. (Shannon) Nemec and Katie Nemec; cherished great-grandfather of T.J. and Nick Burke; brother-in-law of Marie Knetl; fond brother of Bob (Fran) Nemec; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ahlgrim and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services 330 W.

Golf Road, Schaumburg from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Monday, March 12, 9:15 a.m. to Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451W. Bode Road, Schaumburg, Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Association. Info 847-882-5580. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STYLES, BARBARA Y. Barbara Y.

Styles, nee Young age 64, beloved daughter of Leona, nee Birney, and the late Vincent Young; loving sister of Patricia (Kenneth) Johnson, James (Susan) Young, Eric Young and the late Richard Young; dear aunt of Kathryn (John III) Glass, Elizabeth Johnson, David (Jeanette) Godsted and Tracy Yelen; dearest great-aunt of eight; cherished niece and cousin of many; dearest friends include Susan (Gary) Yaccino, Carol Hughes, Annette Miller, Carol Schuldt and Nelida Matulis. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. Drive and Harlem), Orland Park.

Lying in state Monday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service 11a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Oak Lawn, IL 60453. A luncheon and a time of fellowship will immediately follow the service.

Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Memorials to Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church or Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) or Bethany Beach Building Fund preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com. For info, 708-532-5400. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STROM, LINDA ANN Linda Ann Strom, of Chicago, loving partner and friend of Mark Eskridge; dear daughter of Rosalie and Kenneth Strom; sister of Susan (Frank) McCabe, Jeffrey and Kenneth (Laura) Strom and Sandra (David) Centa.

Services and interment will be private. Info: Donnellan Family Funeral Services 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SROKA, MARION A. Marion A. Sroka, Army Vet.

WWII, beloved husband of Janina, nee Migon; loving father of Robert (Linda), John (Charles) Blanchard and Stanley (Carmen); devoted grandfather of seven; and great-grandfather of six. Funeral Saturday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St.

Thecla Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N.

Northwest Park Ridge, IL 60068 or Cancer Research appreciated. Member of Norwood Zurek AM- VETS Post and St. Thecla Leisure Club. Visitation Friday, 1to 9 p.m. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SOKOLSKI, JANET Janet Sokolski, loving sister of Loretta (the late Jose) Soriano, Florence (the late Leo) Wojcik and Jean (Herbert) Nofz; dear aunt of many.

Longtime parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and St. Mary of the Angels Church. Visitation Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until time of service 10:15 a.m., at Gogolinski-Trofimuk Funeral Home 1850 N.

Wood corner of Cortland. Mass of Christian Burial 11a.m. at St. Mary of the Angels Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

773-486-0258. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SLEZAK, JOHN H. John H. Slezak, beloved husband of Ann; loving father of Ruth Ann (Albert) Collins, Dennis and Kenneth (Judy); dear grandfather of five; great- grandfather of one; fond brother of Irene Sikora and Esther Strossner. Funeral Service Monday, March 12, 2007 at 11a.m.

at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Mt. Prospect, IL. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.

Info, 847-394-2336. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHIRKEY, ROBERT N. Robert N. Shirkey, 74, of DeKalb, IL, US Air Force Vet. Survived by his wife Angeline; his four children, Sandra, Carla, Laura and Charles; seven grandchildren, Jason, Danielle, Heather, Stephanie, Robert, Michael and Rachel; great-grandson Cole; preceded in death by his son George.

Visitation Monday, March 12, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home 2011S. 4th DeKalb, IL. Funeral Services private at Evangelical Free Church in Dekalb, on Tuesday, March 13. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for Robert Shirkey, Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, Dekalb, IL 60115.

815-756-1022 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHAPIRO, JOAN DOROTHY Joan Dorothy Shapiro, nee Peters 79 years, passed away Feb. 14, beloved wife of the late Martin Shapiro; loving mother of Suzanne, Michael (Deb), Deborah and David (Karen); proud grandmother of Kiah, Hannah, Leah, Jonah and Rebecca Kayleen; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation on Sunday, March 11from 1p.m. to 3 p.m., with a Service at 2:30 p.m., at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHAMPINE, LOIS H. Lois H. Shampine, nee Gorman, beloved wife of George Shampine loving mother of Kelly (Craig) Fleming, Kim Shampine, George Shampine III, Kristin (Kevin) Redmond, Kurt (Kim) Shampine, Kerry (Craig) Engberg, Koreen Townsend and Kenneth Shampine; dear grandmother of 15; fond sister of Arlene Dyon, Karen DePaul, Janet Dodo and the late Duane Gorman and John Gorman; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home, 7861 S. 88th Ave. (2 mi.

west of 79th Harlem), Justice, IL. Interment private. 708-496-0200. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHWENK, EVA Eva Schwenk, nee Kornacker age 85, of Skokie. Beloved wife of the late Henry; dear mother of Jeanne (Richard) Koehler, Joanne (the late Arthur) Zielinski, and Henry, loving grandmother of Susan Koehler and Marc (Nancy) Zielinski; cherished great-grandmother of Maya Zielinski; preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Haben Funeral Home Crematory 8057 Niles Center Skokie. Funeral Service Saturday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery Mausoleum, Niles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lambs Farm, Attn: Development P.O. Box 520, Libertyville, IL 60048. Funeral info: 847-673-6111. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHLESSINGER, MARIAN Marian Schlessinger, nee Lisiecki 68, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Sherry (Bill) Kendrick, Debbie (Victor), Susie and David; dearest grandmother of Katie, Jeremy and Richie; dear sister of John Lisiecki; beloved aunt of Steve, Rob, Tammy and Larry. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S.

Pulaski Rd. to St. Roman Church, 2311 S. Washtenaw for 1p.m. Mass.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service. 773-767-4500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAINATI, HELEN Helen Sainati, nee Usalis of St. Charles, formerly of Western Springs.

Beloved wife of the late Jerry; loving mother of the late Howard (Ida) Sainati; devoted grandmother of Michael and Gina; dear aunt of Lawrence and Joseph; preceded in death by siblings John (Bertha), Joseph (Blanche), Joan Gaddy and Josephine (Ben) Budrick. Visitation 9:30 a.m., Saturday, at Hallowell James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th Countryside. Prayers 10:45 a.m., Saturday, from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs, for Mass at 11:15 a.m.

Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Special Olympics Illinois appreciated. Funeral info 708-352-6500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSSI, MARY J. Mary "Jean" Rossi, loving wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Beverly (Ken) Kindell; dear sister of the late Violet (the late Joseph) Medvin and the late Sharon Nelson; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Please omit flowers.

Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge to St. Eulalia Church, Maywood, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt.

Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WALDRON, RUTH LILLIAN Ruth Lillian Waldron, nee Mueller, 90, passed from this life on March 8, 2007, loving wife of the late Thomas; darling mother of the late Jean Bianchi and Betty (the late George) Por- tenlanger; devoted and proud grandmother of Dan (Amy) Bianchi, Beth (Steve) Kerr, Kate and Margaret Portenlanger; adoring great-grandmother of Samantha and Brittney Kerr; dear sister of Jeanette (the late Wesley) Schulz and the late Leonard (Grace) Mueller; loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews; the family is most grateful to her caregiver, Dalia. Little Ruth, may your spirit soar, free of the encumbrances of your earthly body, physical limitations and age. Thank you for the gifts you brought to this life and to those of us who were blessed to know you.

We love you. May God rest your soul. A service of thanksgiving for her life will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 3 p.m. at the Irving Park United Methodist Church, 3801N. Keeler Chicago.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11a.m. at the Olson Funeral and Cremation Center, 6467-73 N. Northwest Hwy. (1blk N.

of Devon), Chicago. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Info, 773-774-3333. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VRANAS See Stella M. Greven notice.

VITALIANO, ROSE M. Rose M. Vitaliano, loving companion of Raymond Antosz; loving mother of Lola (Michael Smythe) Tatone; loving gramma of dear friend to many. Please omit flowers. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m.

from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence, Norridge, to St. Eugene Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VALLINO, BARNEY Barney Vallino, age 79, a resident of Naperville, IL for 13 years, formerly of Homewood, IL, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. He was born September 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Barney is survived by his wife, Lois, nee Keating, Vallino of Naperville, whom he married July 28, 1951; two children, Sandra (Richard) Radke of Roswell, GA and Stephen (Donna) Vallino of Naperville; three grandchildren, Taryn and Dirk Radke, Kyle Vallino. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Mayme, nee Laffins, Vallino.

Barney attended Morton High School in Cicero, IL and went on to serve in the Army Air Force in the Philippines after World War II as an encryptionist. He graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN with a degree in Chemical Engineering and started his professional career at Sinclair Oil Research in Harvey, IL, working there 18 years. Barney retired from Nalco Chemical, Naperville in 1990 after 20 years of service as Director of Pilot Plants. He was a member and greeter at St. Margaret Mary Church, Naperville Visitation Friday, March 9, 3 to 9 p.m.

at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home 44 S. Mill Naperville. Services will begin Saturday, March 10, 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Margaret Mary Church, 1450 Green Trails Naperville. Interment SS. Peter Paul Cemetery, Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: American Lung Association, 1749 S. Naperville Suite Wheaton, IL 60187.

For info. 630-355-0213. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TRACZYK, CAMILLE M. Camille M. Traczyk, nee Crist of Mount Prospect, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of David (Beverly) Traczyk; dear sister- in-law of Dennis (Charlotte) Traczyk and Lucille (Eugene) Gibula.

She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Joseph Crist, Antoinette Gallo, Gerald Crist, Frances Dardaro, Grace Knowles and Lucille Carlsen; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel 2099 Miner Street (Rt. Hwy. at Rand Road), Des Plaines.

Funeral Saturday, 11:15 a.m. from chapel, to St. Zachary Church, 567 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Mass 12 noon. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital, 707 W. Fullerton, Chicago, 60614. For further information and directions, call 847-824-5155. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TATTER, CHARLES Charles Tatter, March 8, 2007, age 82, late of Homewood, husband of the late Jessie, nee Opel; dear father of Martha (George) Banevich of Monee, IL, Barbara (Allen) Dreibelbis of Nashville, TN, Karen (Dennis) Beckermann of Houston, TX, Charles W. (Margie) Tatter, Jr.

of Marietta, GA and William (Jill) Tatter of Stafford, VA; cherished grandfather of 13; Preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Retired chemist from Beatrice Foods. Resting at Tews Funeral Home 18230 S. Dixie Homewood, Sunday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Services Monday, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Aaron Scifrd, officiating. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Homewood Church Mission Program, 183rd St.

and Governors Homewood, IL 60430, would be appreciated. 708-798-5300. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TATONE See Rose Vitaliano notice TANZMAN, MARY Mary Tanzman, beloved wife of the late jack for over 57 years, loving mother of Elaine and Edward (Ellen); devoted grandmother of William and Jason; dear sister of Hilda (Irving) Appelblatt, Irving (Rita) Grodman and Harold (Evelyn) Grodman. Mary was a loving matriarch, gifted psychiatric social worker and devotee of spoken Yiddish. Services Sunday, 11 a.m.

at Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel 111Skokie Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holocaust Museum or the Southern Poverty Law Center. For information, 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TAKAOKA, ROSE SETSUKO Rose Setsuko Takaoka, at the age of 90, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2007 with all of her loving children present.

She was the loving wife of Hal Takaoka for 71years and is survived by him; she leaves behind her children, Kiyoko, Audrey and Kenny; her grandchildren Carlo, Spencer, Ayako and Alan; and her great-grandchildren Alessandra, Bianca, Emma and Eddie. We will remember her elegance and grace and her life of selfless devotion to all who knew her. Rose and Hal were the proprietors of Cornell Florist in Hyde Park for over 22 years and were able to give beauty and cheer to their many clients exemplifying their life together. Memorial visitation March 11, Sunday from 12 noon until memorial service at 1p.m. and following reception at Lakeview Funeral Home, 1458 W.

Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657 for info, 773-472-6300. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SZYMCZUK, LUBA Luba Szymczuk, age 82, March 6, 2007, beloved wife of the late Gregory; loving mother of of Julie (Paul) LaRucci and Linda (Dominic) Ricci; dear grandmother of Maryann (Nathan) Troche, Natalie (Jeff) Wrobel and Julianne LaRucci; cherished great-grandmother of Nicole, Anthony, Victoria, Jasmine, Nicholas and Brandon; Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Muzyka Funeral Home 2157 W. Chicago Avenue. Panachyda (Wake Service) 7:15 p.m.

Friday. Funeral Service Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 917 N. Wood Street (1800W).

Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Info 773-278-7767. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SZCZYPULA, ANGELINE I. Angeline I. Sula Szczypula, nee Koziel age 92, formerly of Chicago late of Naperville, beloved wife of the late Joseph, whom she married Jan.

18 1941; dearest mother of Norman (Sylvia) Sula, Karen (Gerald Running Enemy) Szczypula, Collette (Martin) Masin; loving grandmother of Thomas and Lisa Sula, Amanda (Timothy) Goman, Matthew (Theresa) Sula, Martin (Kandyce) and Monique Masin; great-grandmother of Lili and Gabriel Sula; sister of Helen Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Catherine Jakubowski, Stanley, Steve, Edward and Walter Koziel; daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Koziel. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home 44 S. Mill Naperville.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Naperville. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St.

Church or St. Residence, 1400 Brookdale Naperville. For info 630-355-0213. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HELPING YOU REACH THE PEOPLE WHO CARE Go to chicagotribune.com/obituaries for our online Guest Book. WHITE, ELIZABETH Elizabeth White, celebrated her 98th birthday this past Day and entered her eternal life on March 6, 2007, she was the beloved wife of the late James White; loving mother of William (Lois) White, and the late James White, Etta Jean Essemann and Ronald White; loved by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation at the Pedersen- Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Elmhurst on Sunday, March 11, from 1p.m. until time of service 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Memorial Hospice, 855 N. Church Elmhurst, Il 60126 appreciated.

For info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WEGNER, WILLIAM E. William E. Wegner, age 50, loving father of Tracy, Amy and William; cherished son of the late Earl (Marlene) Wegner and Jean (Elmer) Ginther; dear brother of Bonnie (Geoffrey) Richards, Steven (Brenda) Wegner, Patti (Daniel) Quinn and Todd Wegner; stepbrother of Edward Hansen and Caryn (Scott) Jacaway; fond uncle and great-uncle of many; dear friend of Rhonda Stanley and Everett Henne. William is a member of the Grundy County A.B.A.T.E., the Worth American Legion and Legion Riders and the Patriot Guard Riders. Family and friends will gather Monday, March 12, 2007 at The Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701South Harlem Avenue, Worth, where a memorial gathering will be held from 9 a.m.

until time of service, 10 a.m. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Little Company of Mary Hospice are appreciated. 708-448-6000. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WURST, HENRY RICHARD Henry Richard Wurst, age 89, of Stoughton, WI, beloved husband of Margaret, nee Clemmensen; dear father of Kathy (Dan) Trebac; fond grandfather of Carol (Doug) Cronrath, Susan (Robert) Longest, Anne (Matt) Fink, Karen Bergslien and Daniel Henry Trebac; seven great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brother- in-law of Kay Wurst.

Visitation Monday, March 12, 10 a.m., until service at 11a.m., at Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel 2099 Miner Des Plaines, 847-824-5155. Interment at Irving Park. Memorials to Stoughton Baptist Church, 125 Cty Tk Stoughton, WI, 53589. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WING, MARILYN F. Marilyn F.

Wing, nee Kobart age 77, at rest March 7, 2007 at McNeal Hospital, beloved wife of the late Donald Wing; dearest mother of Cheryl (Alan) Zak, of Dawsonville, GA and Randy of Ironwood, MI and the late Donna Lynn Wing; cherished grandmother of Stephanie; fond cousin of Dawn (Peter) Najorka and Jack Porter of Michigan; many other relatives and close friends. Funeral services Monday, March 12, 2007, 10 a.m. at Tower Home For Funerals 4007 S. Joliet Avenue (But not Joliet Road- Between Harlem First just south of Ogden Lyons, IL 60534. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL.

Mrs. Wing was employed for 19 years as a senior toll collector for the State of Illinois Tollway System in Oakbrook station and previously for Paddors clothing store (North Riverside Mall). She enjoyed her family, her cats, old movies of 1940s and Big Band era and "Perry Como" music. A graduate of Columbus GS and Morton East HS in Cicero, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society, 7234 W.

Ogden Avenue, Riverside, IL 60546 or the American Heart Association, Lock Box 3816 Payshere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 appreciated. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Info: 708-447-7900 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHARE MEMORIES Leave a message in our online Guest Book.Just go to chicagotribune.com click on obituaries and follow the prompts. ZEZULAK, JOYCE A.

Joyce A. Zezulak, nee Crothers, 62, of Lombard, beloved wife of Charles E. loving mother of Charles E. Jr. (Diane Michael S.

Sr. (Maryann), Phillip J. Amy M. Pohlod) Zezulak, Sheri D. (Patrick Goschy, Brian S.

Zezulak; devoted grandmother of Sonja M. Sophia M. Zezulak, Christina M. Michael S. Zezulak Jr.

and Paul E. Maxwell T. Goschy. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home 1500 S.

Meyers (3 blks south of Roosevelt Lombard. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Info: 630-932-1500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Our Family of Caring Funeral Directors I.

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