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123456 TRIBUNE 7 OBITUARIES By Kate Gibson Special to the Tribune A public health official in McHenry County the last 16 years, Barbara Yurgaitis focused on prevention and education. Ms. Yurgaitis also helped identify community concerns in and worked to solve them. liked that in public health, you could help more than one person at a said her daughter Christie. had a very outgoing personality, which fit very well with her work said Patrick McNulty, public health administrator of the McHenry County Health Department.

As the administrative manager, Ms. Yurgaitis coordinated all of its employment, planning and communication, McNulty said. Ms. Yurgaitis, 51, who lived nearly all her life in Cary, died of cancer Thursday, Feb. 5, in St.

Joseph Hospital, Elgin. Born in Chicago, Ms. Yurgaitis was raised in Cary, graduat- ing from Cary-Grove High School. In 1974 she received a degree from Lewis University, where she majored in Spanish. bilingual skills were very McNulty said.

Ms. Yurgaitis got married at 23 and had three children. The couple divorced 14 years ago. From 1976 to 1988, she taught English as a second language at McHenry County College and supervised teachers learning to teach the class. She worked for the Illinois Migrant Council for a year in the mid-1970s.

She joined the Health Department in 1988 in health education. In 1994 Ms. Yurgaitis was in charge of the first state-mandated program to identify health concerns in the county. The task, repeated in 1999, required involvement with many community groups and led to such results as better ways to prevent outbreaks of food- borne McNulty said. mother was probably the most optimistic anyone could meet, her daughter said.

always encouraged us to see other In addition to her daughter, other survivors include a son, Peter; another daughter, Katie Hanus; a sister, Jann Patton; and a grandson. Visitation will be from 4 until a 7 p.m. service Tuesday in Win- dridge Funeral Home, 104 High Cary. BARBARA YURGAITIS, 51 McHenry County health official Barbara Yurgaitis MARKS, M.D., LOUIS M. Louis M.

Marks, M.D. age 88, beloved husband of the late Bertha, nee Michaelson; loving father of Dr. William (Chris) Suzi and Michael (Karen); cherished grandfatherof Alicia, Annika, Daniel, Aaron, Susie, Michayla and Julia. Funeral service Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel 111 Skokie Blvd. (one blk.

north of Old Orchard). Interment private. In lieu offlowers, contributions may be made to Dr. LouisM. Marks GI Fellowship at St.

Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657. For info 847-256-5700. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries MAGNAVITE, JOSEPHINE C. Josephine C.

Magnavite, nee Mirabelli age 94, formerly of South Chicago and Calumet City, beloved wife of the late Frank mother of Angelo (Joan) and Frank dear grandmother of Lynne (Jack Van Dyke), Laura (Ken) Wendorff, Brian, Dean (Lisa), Rocco (Lana), Michael (Shelly) Standley and Mark (Laura) Standley; great-grandmother of nine; fond sister of Dorothy (the late Egon) Wennerberg, Edmund (Dolores) Mirabelli, Sr. M. Bernadette and was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters; sister-in-law of Mario Magnavite, Marie Mirabelli and Mitzi Mirabelli; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. fromthe Drumm Funeral Home 1200 E.

162nd St. 159th St. (one block west of the Calumet Expressway on US South Holland, to St. Jude the Apostle Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St.

Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For further information 708-333-0011 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MADDEN, ELSIE S. Elsie S.Madden, nee Radun, 76, of Villa Park.

At peace Feb. 9, 2004. Loving wife of the late Frank Bud Madden; cherished companion of Albert Cleary; dear mother of Thomas (Joy) Madden, Kathleen Madden, Ronald (Sheila) Madden and the late James (survived byKath- ryn) Madden; beloved grandmother of Scott, Tracy and Ashley Afman, Lauren, Ryan andKai- tlyn Madden; fond sister of Carmella (the late Jack) Perno and the late Anthony(Virginia) Radun. Atthe Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Elmhurst, where friends may visit on Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

and where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.Info 630-834-1133 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LYONS, JOHN J. John J. Lyons, retired Illinois Appellate Court Justice. Beloved husband of the late Edna, nee McMullen; loving father of Ronald Cody; dear grandfather of Shannon and brother of Mary (the late Leonard) Doyle and the late Redmond Lyons; uncle of many.

Graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Class of 1929, and Illinois Appellate Court Justice from 1964 to 1972. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. from Hursen FuneralHome S.W. corner Roosevelt Mannheim Roads, to Divine Infant Church, Westchester, Mass10 a.m. Interment Mt.

Carmel Cemetery.Visita- tion Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Info Toll-free 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LYMAN, WILLIAM H. William H. Lyman, 77, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Pompano Beach, FL and Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Eileen nee Herden; loving father of Kathleen F.

Lyman and Susan M. Lyman; fond brother of the late Frank (the late Betty) Lyman. Mr. Lyman worked within the advertising industry. MemorialMass Wednesday, 11 a.m.

at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, ArlingtonHeights. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Clearbrook, 1835 W. Central, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, appreciated.

Arrangements by Lauterburg Oehler Funeral Home, 847-253-5423 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LINDBLOOM, EDWARD C. Edward C. Lindbloom, age 72, beloved husband of the late Mary Jane, nee father of JoAnne (Randy) Tyree, Mary Kaye (Dennis) Rusch and Susan (David) Link; dear grandfather of Amy, Sarah, Dennis Derek, Dustin, David and Michael Dillon; fond brother of Leo and the late Frank, Richard and Raymond; dear son-in-law of Joseph Caliendo. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.

from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. Dr. Harlem), Orland Park, to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepul- chre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Mt. Carmel High School, Chicago, IL. appreciated. 708-532-5400, or info and online guest book at: www.colonialchapelfh.com NAPRAVNIK, WILMA JEAN Wilma Jean Napravnik, nee Edwards, of Lincolnwood, prior owner of Merit Ace Hardware on Irving Park Road in Chicago. Devoted and cherished wife of Merritt; beloved motherof Louis (Susan), Cheryl Karr and the late Brian; dear grandmother of Kristen Karr, Amanda and Kenny; fond great-grandmother of Sara; loving sister of Dorothy (Tom) Foley and Frank (Joan) Edwards.

Preceded in death by herparents Johncy and Dorothy Edwards. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m. at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery.

Visitation Wednes- da 3 to 9:30 Info 773-622-9300 MORLEY, HELEN B. Helen B. Morley, loving sister of the late Margaret Madge Jack, Martin, Edward, Mary Ellen Morley and Ann Casper; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Margaret Czerwien. Visitation and funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at St.

John Fisher Church, 103rd and Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago. Interment Holy Sepulchre. I Donations to Misericordia Homeappreciated. King Brothers, Directors 773-776-7776 or 708-560-7776 or www.kingbrothers.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MIRABELLA, JAMES E. James E.

Mirabella, 60, of Everett, WA, formerly of Elmhurst, IL. Died Jan. 30, 2004 at his home. Jim is survived by his wife Judy; two daughters Nikki (Josh) Tokarsyck and Janelle (Chad) Ling; his stepchildren Merrilee and Matt Kimmons; six grandchildren; his brother Tom (Barb) Mirabella and his sisters Rita (Don) Trent and Mary (Pat) Windsor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Bart and Joan Mirabella; and his sister Carol Jow.

A memorial service was held in Everett, WA on Feb. 3, 2004. Donations may be made inJim honor to Providence Hospice and HomeCare of Snohomish County Team 2731Wetmore Suite 500, Evertt, WA 98201. Visit mem.com to share memories and see the slide show about his life. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MEYER, JOHN W.

John W. Meyer, of Elgin, formerly of Hoffman Estates, loving fatherof Mark (Sandy) and Robin (David) Tedesco; proud grandfather of Meghan and Michelle; dear friend of Nancy Meyer. Memorial visitation Tuesday 3 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 8 p.m.at Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E. Algonquin South Barrington, IL, 60010.

Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Willow Creek would be appreciated. Arrangements made by Countryside Funeral Cremat Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MERRION, JOHN KELLY John Jack Kelly Merrion, dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann; devoted father of John(Margaret), Michael (Lucy), Mary Ann (Kerry) Kennedy, Ed (Fran), Devota (Bob) Dubach, Joseph (Roberta), Paul, Daniel, Brian and Catherine (Chris) Stafford; proudgrandfa- ther of 18; dear brother of Mary (the late Gerard) Martin and the late Joan Elliott andthe late Joseph E. Ned Merrion; fond uncle of 10. Funeral Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.from McKeon Funeral Home, 2410 Duneland Beach Drive, Michigan City, IN to Notre Dame Catholic Church.

Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepul- chre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. For info: call 219-878-1881 or 773-927-0925. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MEEKS, WALDO W.

Waldo W. Meeks, belovedhusband of the late Arlene; loving father of Thomas (Diane) Meeks and Marcia (Patrick) Malley; deargrandfather of Crystal, Tommy, Tracy and Kim; proud great-grandfather of Kasey and Joey; fond brother of Laveta (Richard) Meiers and the late Maxine Gilleran and Edward Meeks. Member of Lombard American Legion Post 391 and Carpenter Union Local 1889 for 50 years. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at ur- sen FuneralHome, S.W.

corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Interment Glen Oak Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info toll-free: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PEAK, CHARLES S. Charles S. Peak, beloved husband of Rachael Peak, nee Merkel; cherished father of Chas, Gabriella and Tony; dear son of Sam andMar Peak; loving brother of Elizabeth (John) Zbie- gien and Sam (Sheila Wozniak) Peak.

Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Services and interment will be in New Castle, PA.

In lieu of to the Peak Children Fund. For info, 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries PAVLIK, IRVIN T. Irvin T. Pavlik, 91, of Elmhurst. At peace Feb.

7, 2004. Loving husband of Marcella, nee Jerlinga; dear father of Philip Pavlik, Robert (Rose) Pavlik and Irvin (Anita) Pavlik cherished grandfather of Philip Jr. (Maya), Andrew, Evan and Mallory; beloved brother of John (Mary) Pavlik, Thomas (the late Marge) Pavlik and Julie (Bill) Park; uncle of many. At the Pedersen-Ryb Mortuary, 435 N. York friends may visit Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

Prayers Wednesday 9 a.m. at the mortuary followed a Celebration of Funeral Mass at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Elmhurst at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Info 630-834-1133 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OPIELA See Julie Kwiatt notice. NOVAK, ELIZABETH M.

Elizabeth M.Novak, nee Thorton 93 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph loving mother of Joseph F. (Carol), Arnold, Margaret (Frank) Blameuser and the late JoAnn (LeRoy) Sieger; proud grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 18; dear sister of Margaret (late Arnold) Huth and Charlotte Thorton; preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from Funeral Home, 11201 S. Harlem, Worth, to St.

George Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m.

708-361-0500. NEUSCHEL, ROBERT P. Robert P. Neuschel, 84, of Lake Forest, February 9, 2004, husband Virginia, nee Maxwell; father of Ker- rAnne (Douglas) Ziprick, Carla Wyckoff and Fritz (Lori)Neuschel; grandfather of Katie and Kristie Ziprick, McKa and Alexander Wyckoff and Sydney and Lauren Neuschel; great-grandfather of Rebekah Hazelbaker; brother of the late Sherman Neuschel and Richard Neuschel. Memorial service 1 p.m.

Thursday, February 12, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Road, (corner of Deerpath) Lake Forest. Interment private. Please omit flowers.Info Wenban Funeral Home Lake Forest 847-234-0022. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NELSON, MAXINE Maxine Nelson, beloved wife of mother of Larry (Wade) Wolfberg and Robin (Kevin) Hoppenrath; adored grandmother Alexander; fond sister of Nancy (Mark) Edelheit and Dr.

Sheldon (Sharon) Maltz; loving aunt Tammy (Michael) Bendoff, Eric and Russell Edelheit and Megan, Ethan and Myles Maltz; great-aunt of Zoe Bendoff. Chapel service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Park, Beth Shearim Chapel, 1700 W. Rand Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers donations ma be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 640 N.

LaSalle, Suite 280, Chicago, IL 60610. For info, Shalom MemorialFunerals, 847-255-3520 or Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NAREL, CLAIRE M. Claire M. Narel, age 92, nee Wierzbanowski beloved wife of the late Frank A. Narel; loving mother of Frank E.

(Bernadette), Elaine (John Aranza, Claire (the late James Grzeczka, the late Michaeleen Kudulis; dear grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of 16; dear sister Eleanor (the late John Salecki), the late Frank (the late Mildred) Wierzbanowski, the late John (Estelle) Wierzbanowski; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from the Dalcamo FuneralHome 470 W. 26th St. to Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum.Visita- tion Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. 312-842-8681. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries SCHREINER, DAVID L. David L.

Schreiner, dearly beloved husband of Leah, nee Collins; loving father andgrandfa- ther; dear son, brother and uncle to many.Visi- tation Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m., at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Cremation private. In lieu of to the family would be appreciated. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries SCHNEIDER, ELEANOR R. Eleanor R.

Schneider, nee Brzezinski 86, beloved wife of the late John Jack loving mother of Gary (Louise), Gayle (David) Strain; proud grandmother of Michael (Julie) Korman, Janet and Lizzie Strain; cherished step-grandmother of Joanne and Jackie; great-grandmother of three; dear sister of IreneSowka, Veronica Sowka, John (Evelyn) Burns, Elizabeth Frazier, Eugene (Lily) Brzezinski and Armella Papeck; adored sister-in-law of RitaPleines; aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from Lawre Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin to St. Robert Bellarmine Church.

Intermentprivate. Visitation Tuesday, February 10, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Robert Bellarmine School Fund. 773-736-2300.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SARANIEC, CHESTER J. Chester J. Saraniec, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Marie nee Rohmann; loving stepfather of Richard (Patricia), Thomas (Lorelei) and Frank (Cora) Warchol; fond grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 15; dear brother of Edward (Irene) andthe late Stanley (the late Genevieve) Saraniecand Frances Gwozdz. Visitation Wednesday, 4 p.m.

until 9 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, Ltd. 3845-47 Prairie Brookfield. Funeral services Thursday, February 12 (location and time to be arranged). Entombment WoodlawnCem- etery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison Burr Ridge, IL 60527 appreciated. For info 708-485-0214. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SALVATO, CATHERINE Catherine Salvato, nee Pendola ofMcHenry, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Alberta (late Leon) Tadeusiak; dearest grandmother of Lisa (Shane) Winn; loving auntof many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m. from Colonial Funeral Home 591 Ridgeview McHenry, to the Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, for Mass at 11 a.m. All to meet 1:30 p.m.

at Mt. Carmel Cemetery Rd. and Harrison in Hillside. Use Harrison St. entrance.

815-385-0063. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RYAN, JOHN M. John M. Ryan, age 74, of Chicago, retired from Chicago Police Department after 44 years, beloved husband of the late Eileen Ryan, nee McMorrow; loving father of Marianne Ryan; fond uncle of Mark (Tobey)Robinson, Gail (Ray) Kalnajs and Maureen (Brian) Irwin; great-uncle of Joe, Katie, Rachel, Eric and Khelina. Visitation Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m., St.

Jude Service 7 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 1571 Maple Evanston. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 2324 W. Chase Chicago.

Interment private. Memorials may be made to Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge 7, 1412 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral info, 847-869-2900 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RUFFINO, CHARLES R. Charles R.

Ruffino, age 84, of Chicago, beloved son of the late Frank and Josephine; dear brother of Bernard (the late Eunice) Ruffino, Constance (Florian) Palka and Eugene (Joyce) Ruffino; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Charles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army after serving as Military Policemanfor three years in Mississippi. He was employed by FMC Corporation for many years until his retirement in 1981. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Memorial Mass for family and friends will be held at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 7958 W. Foster Chicago on February 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requestsdonations be made in Charles name to The Alzheimer Association, 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Information, Kolbus Funeral Home 773-774-3232. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROTTER, FLORENCE D. Florence D. Rotter, nee Phillips 77, of Park Ridge. Born in Detroit on Jan.

13, 1927. As a child she loved radio dramas, especially Little Orphan Annie When her father diedin 1936, in the midst of the Depression, her mother had to use her wits to support thefamily, including sometimes running a Blind Pig (illegal saloon) out of their home. As a young woman, Florence worked for the RFC and became good friends with legendary Detroit broadcaster Joe Gentile. She later worked for the Small Business Administration where she met Maurice Rotter. They married in 1961.

They had twochildren, Mary Elizabeth (Fullerton) and Stephen Joseph, to whom they taught love, kindness, generosity and humor. They set an example for compassion and taking care of others. An avid sports fan, Florence supported the Detroit Lions, Tigers and Redwings. She was a Cubs fan but was willing to watch the White Sox if someone who liked them was around. She was also proud of her Lithuanian heritage.Despite her physical challenges later in life, she was always cheerful, gregarious and eager to learn new things.

She made friends wherevershe went her casino and online friends calledher Lucky Flo Her Catholic faith sustained her throughout her life. Her grandchildren, Hannah and Sarah, were her pride and joy. She will also be greatly missed by her son-in-law Michael, her daughter-in-law Angela; numerousnieces and nephews; and many friends andneigh- bors. Prayers Thursday, 9:15 a.m., at elson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland), Park Ridge, proceeding to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church for 10 a.m.

Mass. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info 847-823-5122 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSENBERY, JOSEPH B. Joseph B.

Rosenbery, age 71. Longtime Park Forest resident.Husband for 49 years of Chieko, nee Uozumi; father of Nancy Rosenbery, Linda Wingrove, Eric and Joseph(Donna) Rosenbery; grandfather of Troy Rosenbery. Former national sales manager for Alfa Laval Corp. and Marine Veteran of the Korean War. Resting at Panozzo Bros.

Funeral Home, 5 30 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks. East of Western Avenue), Chicago Heights, on Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services Wednesday 10 a.m. Burial Maple Grove Cemetery, Milford, IL. 708-481-9230 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSENBERG, HARRIETT Harriett Rosenberg, nee Berman beloved wife of Dr.William Wiley loving mother of Dr. Michael (Lynne Rosenbaum) Rosenberg, Neil (Susan) Rosenberg, Nancy (Rick) Kreiter and Dr. Lisa (Howard Balikov) Rosenberg; devoted grandmother of Joshua (Nicole Millett), Peter, Matthew, Stuart, Seth Rosenberg, Brian Kreiter, Daniel and Robert Balikov; great-grandmother of Elle Rosenberg; dear sister of Dorothy Rosen; fond sister-in-law of Norman Rosenberg.

Services, Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 GrossPoint Road, Skokie. Contributions in her memory to the Nancy B. Kreiter Advocacy Fund, Women Employed Institute, 111 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60602, would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, Barry Silver Funeral Director 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROBERTS, JoANN JoAnn Roberts, nee Dodds age away on Feb. 5, 2004 at home (daughter, Nancy home). She was a longtime resident of Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard and Tinley Park. Visitation was Monday at Bethel United Church of Christ, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice, 800-299-9167.

For more legy Cremation and Memorial Services 877-565-7070. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PHILOSOPHOS, CARRIE Carrie Philosophos, devoted daughter of the late George and Anna, nee Orphan; loving sister ofTheresa Halsey, Evelyne Ramona(Thomas) Skalkos, the late Louis (the late Kay) and Constance Harris; cherished aunt ofBill Halsey, Susan Ooman, George Philosophos, Iphegenia (Gary) Lang, Phillia (Norman)Mitchell, Theresa (Nick) Cherco, Louie Sam (Laura) Philosophos, Zoeann (Peter) Tomaras, Nancy (Joseph) Sadowski and Andrew (Marylou) Skal- kos. Restingat Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home (Chris J. Balodimas Director) 17 201 Roosevelt Rd. (one block West of Route 83), Oakbrook Terrace, on Wednesday, from 3 p.m.

to 9 p.m. Friends are asked to meet at Assumption Greek OrthodoxChurch, 601 S. Central Chicago, on Thursday, for 10:30 a.m. service. Interment ElmwoodCeme- tery.

Parish Council member ofAssumption Church, Charter member of Assumption Phil- optochos and caring friend who touched the lives of all who knew her. In lieu offlowers, donations to Assumption GreekOrthodox Church or SS Constantine Helen Mission Fund, Fr. Constantinides, 9433 Arthur Crown Point, Indiana 46307-1914. Forinfo 630-941-5860. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VENDEL, MARGARET McSHEEHY Margaret McSheehy Vendel, beloved wife of Edward; loving sister of Kathleen (Timothy) Lennon, James McSheehy, William (Margaret) McSheehy, Jean (William) Divane, Mary (Michael) Mullen and Thomas McSheehy.Visi- tation Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m.at The Elliston Funeral Home First and Grant Hinsdale.

Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Church, Fourth and Clay Hinsdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciatedto The Conservation Foundation, 10 S. 404 Knoch Knolls Naperville, IL 60565.

Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL. 630-323-0275; www.ellistonfuneralhome.com Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries VELDSEMA, HENRY H. Henry H. Veldsema, age 93, beloved husband for 63 years of Wilma, nee Boer; loving father of Angie (John) Ipema, John (Judy) Veldsema and Minnie (Dale) Huyser; devoted grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of three; preceded by four brothers and two sisters. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m.

at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blocks S. of Roosevelt Lombard. Funeral noon, at the funeral home.

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Memorials to Rest Haven West are appreciated. 630-932-1500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TULLY, MARY ELIZABETH Mary Elizabeth Tully, age 81, nee Henaghan of Arlington Heights, died February 8, at home with her husband WilliamD. Bill Tully at her side. Loving mother of Bill (Eileen), Jim (Cheryl), Jerry (Sissy), Marguerite Tully (George Tapling), Rose (Lou) Canonaco and the late AnnMarie (Mike) Kudia; fond grandmother of Bill, Colleen, Ryan, Mike, Sean, Jim and Kevin Tully, Kathleen and Mickey Kudia, Jackie, Katie, and Nicole Canonaco, and her stepgrandchildren, Dawn Cisler, Colleen, George and Robert Tapling; dear sister of the late Ruth (the late Bert) Connell, Virginia (the late Ed) Thomas, Margaret Henaghan, James (Rosemary)Henaghan; survived by her sisters-in-law Marilyn (Al)Hilliard, Winnie Tully and her many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Wednesday, prayers 8:45 a.m., from Lauterburg OehlerFuneral Home 2000 East Northwest Heights, to Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, 432 West Park Street, Arlington Heights. Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieuof flowers, family requests donations tothe Alzheimer Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral information at 847-253-5423 TOMASZEWSKI, JEAN Jean Tomaszewski, nee Kubiszewski beloved wife of the late Norbert Tomaszewski; loving fiancee of John Cozza; fond niece ofmany aunts and uncles. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from Thompson Kuenster Funeral Hom 5570 W. 95th Street, to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St.

Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 5 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TOMASIK, RITA T. Rita T.

Tomasik, nee Slowinski age 72, of Fennville, MI, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Kathy (James) Marrella; dearest grandmother of Traci and Michael (fiancee, Geri Camodeca); special friend of Lenny Marek and many others. Funeral Service and interment private. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements by Parkside Chapels Services Express your thoughts and condolences at Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries SWEDERS RICHARD M. Richard M.

Sweders age 57, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved of Nancy, nee Creaney; loving father of Gerald, Michelle Krentkowski, Richard Timothy and Erin; dearest grandfather of David, Allison, Joey, Dylan and Ashley Krentkowski; fond brotherof the late Barbara (John) Sonnefeldt; dearuncle of John (Lisa), Robert (Cary) Sonnefeldt and Robin (Paul) Hill; loved son-in-law of Helena Creaney. Proud member of the Tinley Park Saturn family. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, 10 a.m.

at lonial Chape 15525 S. 73rd Ave. Dr. Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Holy Sepul- chre Cemetery.

708-532-5400 or info and online guest book at www.colonialchapelfh.com SWANSON, BEVERLY C. Beverly C.Swanson, nee Olson beloved wife of Gordon; loving mother of Gary, Jay (Kari), Rebecca (the late Mark) Miles, Vanessa (David) Hanstad and Van; dear grandmother ofJessica (Tony), Justin (Jennifer), Jason, Erin, Alexis, Sean, Dale, Kaitlyn and Amanda; fond sister of Harry Jr. (Jo), Ronnie (Connie) and Phyllis (Jim) Goodman; also survived by many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Resting at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Bensenville, Services will be held Thursday 10 a.m.

Interment private. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9p.m. 630-766-3232 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STERN, ISABELLE Isabelle Stern, nee Abramson, beloved wife of the lateHerbert Kenneth; loving mother of Dr.Dean (Maurie) Stern; cherishedgrand- mother of Rachel, Laura and Robin Stern; fond sister of the late JayMcFarland, Faye Kaiser and Lillian August. Services Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at The Piser Chapel, 9200 Skokie Skokie.

Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Information Piser FuneralService 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STENSTROM, PHYLLIS J. Phyllis J. Stenstrom, nee Jagus born September 25, 1918, with our Lord February 6, 2004.

Phyl died peacefully in the presence of her faithful, loving daughter Karen Balog and her grandson Michael. She is preceded in deathby her husband Harold. Survived by her son Garron; granddaughters Cyndi and Cathy; great- grandchildren Hannah, Willie, Sam, and Ingrid. We know she is with Jesus (Romans SNUKST, FLORENCE Florence Snukst, nee Baniewicz Feb. 9,2004, age 62.

Devoted wife of Joseph Snukst; loving sister-in-law of Douglas (Penny) Snukst; fond aunt of Nathan and Shawna Snukst; dearest sister of Catherine (Richard) Sipanovich and Family. Florence was the owner of Snukst Music Co. Funeral services Thursday, 9 a.m. at the Brady Gill Funeral Home, Petkus Son Funeral Directors 2929 W. 87th Park, to Nativity B.V.M.

Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 800-994-7600or www.petkusfuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries SMROKOWSKI, IRENE Irene Smrokowski, beloved wife of the late Stanley; dearest aunt of Adam (Linda)Smro- kowski, Ewa (Marek) Frackiewicz and Anna (David) Hibbard; great-aunt of Daniel, Stefanie, Caroline, Elizabeth and Anna.

She wasan acclaimed artist, an active member of thePol- ish Home Army, where she held the rank of Captain and received the Silver Star of Merit by the Polish Counsel General. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Malec Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m.

from the funeral home to St. Constance Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowersplease make donations to the Sisters of St.Francis Society, Kenosha, WI, 414-744-1160, or to the Humane Society of the U.S.

773-774-4100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMITH, REGINA T. Regina T.Smith, nee Moore, beloved wifeof the late Robert J. Smith; loving mother of Patricia (Walter) Zielinski, Robert C.F.D. (Kimberly), Sharon (Joseph, C.F.D.) Gloude, David J. (Deborah) and William C.F.D.

(Sharon) Smith; cherished grandmother of 12; dear sister-in-law of Mary Jane (Donald)Wikstrom; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from The Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral Home, 10727 S.

Pulaski Rd. to St. Bede the Venerable Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHRIVER, COREY MICHAEL Corey Michael Shriver, of Bloomingdale, beloved son of James and Holly, nee Thorson; loving brother of Jim, Kimberley, Michael and Zachary; cherished grandson of PatriciaStew- art. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. at the ntry- side Funeral Home, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Bartlett.

Funeral serviceWednes- day 11 a.m. Burial Freiden Cemetery. 630-289-7575. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHULEWITZ, RUTH G. Ruth G.

Schulewitz, 79, of Franklin Park, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Judy (Leon Skip (Linda) and Robert (Toni Busano); dear grandmother of four and great-grandmother of six; devoted sister of Lorraine Hupfer and Herbert Wilk. Restingat Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W. Grand Ave. (1 block East of Mannheim Franklin Park, where Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at 11 a.m.

Entombment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9p.m. 847-455-1200 or www.cuneocolumbian.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZISKA, JIM Jim Ziska, age 74, veteran of U.S. Air Force. Beloved husband Madeleine, nee Enderby; devoted father of James (Patricia), Bill (Pamela) and the late grandfather of James, Tristan, Matthew, Carlin, Michael and Kaitlyn Ziska.

Memorial Mass Friday, Feb. 13, 11:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th Palos Hills.Final committal private. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com.

708-974-4410 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries ZICK, SONJA ANN Sonja Ann Zick, nee Penrod, age 49, of Wheaton, formerly of Plymouth, IN. Beloved wife Raymond; loving mother of (Quynh), Sandra and Kenneth Zick; devoted daughter of Norma and the late Charles Penrod fond sister of Debbie (Erick) Phonner, Chuck Jr. (Dau) Penrod, Barb (Doug) Bagley and Linda Howard (Willie); dear aunt to many; daughter-in-law of the late Edward and Therese Zick; most importantly, she wasthe beloved daughter of Christ. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m.at Williams-Kampp FuneralHome, 430 E. Roosevelt Wheaton (1 blk.

E. Naperville Road). Funeral Saturday 11 a.m.at the funeral home. Interment private. Funeral info 630-668-0016 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZEGERS, FRIEDA J.

Frieda J.Zegers, nee Ropers 94, ofWinnetka, beloved wife of the late Walter loving mother of Wilma (William) Dooley and WalterH. (Anne) Zegers; proud grandmother of Walter Christa, William and Edward Zegers. Memorial Service Thursday 1 p.m. at Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Winnetka. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials ma be made to Palliative CareCenter Hospice the North Shore, 2821 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Service info, Donnellan Family Funeral Services 847-675-1990 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZANCHA, THEODORE JOHN Theodore John Zancha, age 49, of Downers Grove, IL. Beloved husband of Carla, nee Rumley, Zancha; loving father of Anna and Jonathan. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main Grove, IL.

Funeral service Wednesday, February 11, 7 p.m. at Naperville Christian Church, 25 W. 530 75th Naperville, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions to Naperville Christian Church for an Educational Fund for the Children.

For further info 630-968-0408 or www.toonfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZAK, ANN M. Ann M. Zak, of Lisle, a lifetime resident Berwyn, died Thursday January 29, of complications following a bout withpneumonia, she was 89. Born in Chicago on July 8, 1914, she was a Senior Clerk at the Credit Union, an affiliate of Western Electric Company, located in Cicero, IL. She had 43 years of service with the organization.

She is survived by her brother Charles (Agnes), George (Helen), Jerry (Joan) and the late William; as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Wednesday February 11, at 11: a.m., at St. Joan of Arc Church, Lisle, IL. Immediately following Mass, a luncheon will be served at the Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sharing Connections, located in Downers Grove, IL.

Interment private. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries YATTONI, CRAIG M. Craig M. Yattoni, age 33, of Lombard, diedsud- denly, Feb. 3, 2004, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison Lombard.

Dear son of Lyle and Patricia, nee Koskosky; loving brother of Kevin and Yvonne (John) Loughlin; fond nephew four. 1990 Graduate of Willowbrook High School. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. Info: Brust Funeral Home, Lombar 888-629-0094. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WULFF, LEONARD F.

Leonard F. Wulff, age 91, C.F.D.Ret. Battalion Chief (Old 23rd), U.S. Army Veteran of WWII andPurple Heart Recipient. Loving fathero James, C.F.D.

(Meribeth) grandpa of Michael, M.S. V.F.D., Jonathon and Kristopher V.F.D.; fond brother of the late Sr. Suzanne Wulff, O.S.F. Member Firefighters Local Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

fromthe a dy-Gill Funeral Home (Heeny-Laughlindirectors) 2929 W. 87th Evergreen Park, to Christ the King Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St.Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Firefighters Widows and Orphans Fund, 1 N. Franklin Suite 2550, Chicago, IL 60608, appreciated.

708-636-5500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries WOULFE, THOMAS J. Thomas J. Woulfe, WWII ArmyVet. Beloved husband of the late Carol; loving father of Kathy (Wynn)Gianneschi, Thomas M. (Ana) Woulfe, Jean (Robert) Remedi and Carol (Robert) Ficek; dear grandfather of Tommy, Grace, Sarah, John, Lisa, Joey and Christy; devoted brother of Dolores (the late Louis) Devens.

Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m.Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m. from Lawn FuneralHome 7909 State Road (5500W), to St. Albert The Great Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. IntermentSt. Mary Cemetery.

Funeral Info 708-636-2320. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WILSCHKE, BERNARD Bernard Wilschke, beloved husband of the late Marion, nee Condon; loving father of Lynn Wilschke; fond grandfather of Kimberly, Bernard and Bryan; dear brother of the late Emil, Theresa Lawler, Margaret, Clarence and Dorothy Engstrom; son of the late Emil and Margaret. Visitation and funeral services private. Arrangements madeby Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 630-964-9392 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WEISENTHAL, PHYLLIS S. Phyllis S.

Weisenthal, nee Swartz, 98. Beloved daughter, wife, sister and aunt. Graveside services Wednesday 11 a.m. at Free Sons Cemetery, 1600 Desplaines Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Info, Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WEEKLEY, WILLIAM JAMES William James Bill Weekley, of Old Salkehatchie Road near Varnville, SC, died Frida morning Feb. 6, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services wil be Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Mount Olive Baptist Church near Cummings, SC with burial following in Mount Olive Cemetery. Surviving are daughters Lisa Rottinger Naperville, IL, Lynn Weekley and Laura Segel, both of Chicago, IL and Billie Sue Stephens Marysville, MI.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VRATNY, LAURETTA S. Lauretta S. Vratny, age 80, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Glen Ellyn and Cambridge, WI, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004.

Preceded in death byher husband Thomas J. Survived by hersons Thomas J. III (Jerri) and the Rev. Ted (Becky); and grandsons Clayton (Corrina) and Robert. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.

at the eon- ard Memorial 565 Duane Glen Ellyn. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu flowers memorials toOakland-Cambridge Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, WI 53523 would be appreciated. Info: 630-469-0032 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VIZENOR, LAURJANE G.

Laurjane G.Vizenor, nee Vujtech age 70, LaGrange Park, formerly of Brookfield, beloved wife of the late William F. Vizenor; fond mother of Charisse Vizenor, Nanette (Homer) Bachman and Jacqueline (Mark) Kopeski; fond grandmother of Brandon, Haley, Mark and Samuel. dear sister to Dorothy Smola and Lawrence Vujtech; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 from 3 p.m.

to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd.

9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden, Suite 3 South, Riverside, IL60546. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VERNE, DR. HARRY Dr.

Harry Verne, loving husband the late Harriet, nee Sax; cherished father of Ralph (Bonnie) and Gary (Joan); adored grandfather of 10; and great-grandfather of 13; dear brother of the late Mae Fisher, Sybil Weinstein and Sadie Gordon. Services Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Westlawn Cemetery.

Inlieu of flowers memorials in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Street, suite 206A, Evanston, IL 60201 or Lamb Farm, P.O. Box 520, Libertyville, IL 60048 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, Douglas MacIsaac funeral director 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries New York Times News Service NEW Francais, a dealer in classical string instruments who with a glance could authenticate a Stradivarius worth millions and then often match it with its next player, has died in Manhattan at 80. He died Wednesdayof complications of disease, according to his wife, Beatrice. Mr.

accomplishments included assembling, in 1971, an exhibition at Lincoln Center of antique French violins that had not been seen there in public since the Exposition Universelle in 1900. In 1985, he completed a 20-year hunt for two violins, a viola and a cello that Antonio Stradivari had made to be played together but that had been sold separately. And in 1996 he brokered the $4 million sale of the cellist Emanuel instrument, made by Stradivari in 1730. For years Mr. Francais presided over a workshop near Carnegie Hall, complete with fireplace, paintings, an enormous window and almost priceless violins scattered about.

But he knew that every violin had a price, and he knew what that price was, or at least the price he wanted to pay or receive. Each year in the 1980s and he negotiated the sale of 6 to 10 violins made by the great masters Stradivari and Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu. That number was estimated to be as many as half the world sales. He also brought a eye to spotting the fakes that so many people showed him in hope of receiving his prized certification. After a brief look, Mr.

Francais almost always said no, at no charge. I am free to tell them that my opinion is final, and they cannot ask he said in 1977. Isaac Stern wrote on a photo on Mr. desk: vast knowledge is matched only by his compassion for ministers lovingly to our needs and we are Born in Paris, he went to New York in 1948 on a one-way ticket with 20 violins, four cellos and 24 bows to sell on consignment, as well as fine etchings, also on consignment, and $50. He went on to own Jacques Francais Rare Violins which employed a dozen top experts.

People brought more and more important instruments to be inspected or repaired by the experts, which further sharpened their expertise. He said he believed that the secret to the great Italian violins was a slow-drying varnish used in the 17th Century. JACQUES FRANCAIS, 80 Renowned authenticator of rare violins.