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7 CHICAGO TRIBUNE METRO SECTION2 CASSERLY, JAMES ARTHUR James Arthur Casserly, age 77, a resident of Marco Island, FL since 1999, passed away on June 6, 2008 at Naples Community Hospital. A native of Chicago, he grew up in Oak Park, IL and raised his family in Des Plaines, IL. A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Alyce Casserly; and three children, Geralynn Casserly of Mundelein, IL, Dr. James (Kimmy) Casserly, DVM of Watertown, WI and John Casserly of Chicago. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen, nee Quan; siblings, Marilyn Young, George Casserly and his twin, John Casserly; and parents, Dr.

George Casserly, DDS and Marion Casserly, nee Theriault. A longtime plumbing contractor in the Chicago area, he "semi-retired" to his second home in Marco, where he enjoyed working as a contractor specialist meeting island residents at the local hardware store. Services will be held at St. Catholic Church in Libertyville, IL, at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, July 12.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice are welcome. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BOHAC, JOHN V. John V. Bohac, age 82, of Wonder Lake, at rest July 2, 2008. World War II Army Air Corp.

B-17 gunner serving in Europe. Sears Roebuck serviceman, dispatcher for Palumbo Bros. Excavating and proprietor of Wonder Lake Marina. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Kolak, Bohac; loving father of Christine (Charles) Marke of Wonder Lake, John (Ruth) Bohac of Dahlonega, Jeanne (Bruce) Berglund of LaGrange, Kenneth (Janice) Bohac of Mahomet, Diane (Daniel) Brenner of Ringwood, Donna (Robert) Riedl of Wonder Lake, William (Christine) Bohac of Wonder Lake, Thomas (Valerie) Bohac of Lake Zurich, Barbara (Michael) Dicker of Wonder Lake; cherished grandfather of 18; dear great grandfather of eight; and fond brother of Janet Kowalski and Charles (Sophie) Bohac; dear brother-in-law of Rosemary Tertell, Patricia Offerman; and dear friend, Peg West. Visitation from 1p.m.

until 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, at Wonder Lake Funeral Home 7611W. Hancock Wonder Lake. Funeral Mass celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at Christ The King Church, 5006 E.

Wonder Lake Wonder Lake, Il 60097. Interment in Christ The King Cemetery, Wonder Lake. Memorials to American Cancer Society or to Christ The King Church. Info: 815-728-0233 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ARONSON, MURIEL Muriel Aronson, age 90, beloved wife of the late Hans; loving mother of Thomas (Carole) Aronson and the late Barbara (Stewart) Berg; cherished grandmother of Julie (Brad) Rein and great-grandmother of Jordan; dear sister of the late Irving, Harold and Survived by her loving nieces, nephews, cousins, students and friends. Beloved mother to all.

Service Sunday, July 6, 2008, 11a.m. at Weinstein Funeral Home 1300 W. Devon Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to Hull House, 1030 W. Van Buren, IL 60607.

For information, 773-7612400. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices DiBUONO, SALVATORE In memory of Salvatore (Sam the D.A.) DiBuono. Twenty-five years have passed and each day you are remembered by your beloved family and friends. Your Vernon Park Tap traditions have been carried on with great respect, heart and spirit by your family. You will always be remembered as a great friend to all those who knew you.

We love and miss you and live in honor of your words Worry a CAPIZZI, FRANCES been three long years. We love and miss you very, very much. Our thoughts are always with you. Your husband Louie sons John Louis Jr. In Memoriam Acacia Park 3, 4 grave plots, Chapel section, $3000 each Call 847-734-8572 MEMORY GARDENS Arlington Heights, IL Two Choice Cemetery Lots.

Ready for immediate sale. Located in the Garden of Eternal Light, lot 264, Block spaces Call 630-554-6155 or Cemeteries, Crematories, Mausoleums Attention Funeral Directors: The Classified Advertising Call Center will be open on Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Fax and e-mail 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

To place a paid death notice, please call: 312-222-2222 fax: 312-222-4014 email: GODFREY, RICHARD JAMES Richard James Godfrey, age 69, a resident of Romeoville, IL for six years, formerly of Chicago and Berwyn, IL, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. He was born Sept. 11, 1938 in Chicago. Loving husband of Frances nee Suchy, Godfrey of Romeoville, whom he married June 4, 1960; beloved father of Michael (Christina) Godfrey of Oshkosh, WI, Richard (Wendy) Godfrey of Costa Rica and Sharon (Brian) Fries of Plainfield, IL; adored grandfather and best buddy of Chris and Megan Fries, Allegra and Aidan Godfrey, Richard and Sean Michael Godfrey; dear brother of Arthur (Karen) Godfrey of Chicago and Kathleen Spinner of Maywood, IL; devoted son of the late Arthur and Agnes Godfrey; fond and loving uncle of many. Richard grew up in Marquette Park neighborhood, attended St.

Rita High School and served in the U.S Army 19571959. Richard enjoyed reading, coaching youth basketball and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and watching their sporting events, and school plays. Visitation Sunday, July 6, 1to 4 p.m. at Overman-Jones Funeral Home 15219 S. Joliet Plainfield.

Memorial Services will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment private. The family of Richard Godfrey would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses in the Neuro-ICU at Hinsdale Hospital. For info, 815-436-9221.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FRANCIS, RICHARD M. Richard M. Francis, C.P.D., cherished husband of Deborah; devoted father of Bianca and Amanda Kmic; beloved son of the late Jeanette and Eugene Francis. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, from 12 to 9 p.m.

Sunday. Funeral Monday, family and friends are asked to meet at St. Monica Church, 5136 N. Nottingham (Foster Nottingham). Mass at 11a.m.

Interment private. Dedicated Police Officer. Member of F.O.P. Navy Veteran of Viet Nam. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Chicago Police Department Memorial Foundation, 1359 W.

Washington Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated. For info, 773-588-5850. www.cooneyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FIERCE, ALICE T. Alice T. Fierce, 49 of Hoffman Estates passed away at her home on June 26, after a 22-year battle with Breast Cancer.

The wife of Russell B. Fierce for 21years, daughter of the late Robert D. and Catherine Zody Thornburg; daughter-in-law of Lorraine Beecher (late Russell Fierce Jr. She was a Photographer and Custom Photo Processing Lab Manager. A graduate of Ashland High School and Oral Roberts University, she was the first Youth Minister at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine and a Volunteer at Willow Creek Comm.

Church. Visitation Saturday, July 5 at 9 a.m., Service 11a.m. Willow Creek Comm. Church, www.willowcreek.org. In lieu of Flowers Memorials to Ashland County Historical Society (www.ashlandhistory.org), Audubon Society (www.audubon.org) or Dr.

Research Fund (wwwoncmed.net). Info: Nelson Funeral Home, Park Ridge 847-823-5122. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DEACETIS, GEORGE T. George T. Deacetis, age 74, at rest July 3, 2008.

Retired C.P.D. and Veteran of the U.S. Army Military Police. Loving husband of Patricia, nee Cairo and the late Marlene, nee Egan; cherished father of Kymberly (Robert) Janky, Jeff (Marla), Scott (Leyvis) Deacetis and Brad (Grace) Cerocke; proud grandfather and best buddy of Bryan, Nick, Evan, Ivonne, Marlene, Brandon and Nathan. Member of F.O.P.

Lodge Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th Burbank to St.

Bede Venerable Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431would be appreciated.

708-857-7878 DANHELKA, EMILY R. Emily R. Danhelka, nee Chvatal devoted wife of the late Tony L. Danhelka; loving mother of Arlene (Larry) Stafford, Dennis (Karen) and Tony G. (Donna) Danhelka; proud grandmother of six; great-grandmother of five.

Resting at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17W201Roose- velt Rd. (between Rt. 83 and Summit Oakbrook Terrace, on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lying in state Monday, 10 a.m.

until time of Service 11a.m., at Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Western Springs. Entombment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riverwoods Christian Center, 3W701Riverwoods Lane, St. Charles, IL 60174. 630-941-5860.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOERTING, ELNA Elna Koerting, 91, died suddenly July 2, 2008 at Fairhaven in Whitewater, WI. Services will be held at Skindingsrude Funeral Home, 413 W. Main Whitewater, WI on Monday, July 7 at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service. Interment will be held at Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, IL on Tuesday, July 8 at 12 p.m.

Skindingsrude Funeral Home is serving the family. KNUDSON, PATRICIA A. Patricia A. Knudson, 66, nee Kessel, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Elmhurst. Born in Melrose Park.

Loving wife of the late Wayne; loving sister of Pam (Jim) Foleno; dear aunt of Robert (Karen) Foleno; great aunt of Allison and Kevin; proceeded in death by her parents Stanley and Anna Kessel. Alumnus of the Chicago Conservatory of Music Funeral, Saturday, 1p.m. at The Ed Prignano Funeral Home 1815 W. North Ave (at Ave) Melrose Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Visitation 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Info 708-244-0635. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KEMPLER, FRANCES Frances Kempler, nee Crowt beloved wife of the late Charles; devoted mother of Donna (Howard) Bass, Howard (Lois) Kempler and Lawrence (Karen) Kempler; proud grandmother of Justin, Benjamin and Ari Bass, Nicole and Amanda Kempler, Renee (Jason) Fagman and Douglas Kempler and the late Jessica Kempler; cherished great-grandmother of Dax and Ryker; dear sister of Diana (the late Philip) Bernay. Private family services have been held.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson, funeral director. 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JONES, FRANCES CATHERINE Frances Catherine Jones, nee Maciejewski age 91, of Fox Lake, IL, formerly of Glenview. Devoted wife of the late Russell Jones; special mother of Selma (Dennis) Lofgran of Carol Stream, Harold (Karen) Jones, of California, Randy Jones of Carol Stream; dear grandmother of Cory (Crystal), Eric (Julie), and Sean (Danielle) Lofgran, Tamara Nicodemus and Nicole Jones; and great-grandmother of Alecia, Tyler, Layla and Kassie; fond sister of the late Eugene Mack and Florence Nudera. Resting Sunday, July 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the K.K.

Hamsher Funeral Home 12 N. Pistakee Lake Fox Lake, IL. (The Chapel On The Lake 1BL west of Rte BL. North of Grand Leaving funeral chapel 9:15 a.m. Monday for 10 a.m.

Mass, St. Bede Catholic Church, 36455 N. Wilson Ingleside, IL, 60041. Entombment Win- dridge Cemetery, Cary, IL Information 847-587-2100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GRAYWIN, JUNE A June A. Graywin, age 83, beloved mother of Susan Downs and Hilerd; loving grandmother of Chip, Don (Teresa), Jeff and Michael; great-grandmother of seven; great- great grandmother of two; dearest sister of the late Shirley (the late Nick) Gilio; cherished aunt of Carol (Bob) Stengel and Paul (Terri) Gilio; great-aunt of Howard.

Funeral service Saturday, 11a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. (at Lawrence Chicago. Interment St, Adalbert Cemetery.

Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. For info 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GOLDBERG, ELMER H. Elmer H. Goldberg, beloved husband of the late Shirley nee Berger; devoted father of Marc (Gloria) Goldberg, Richard (Lesley) Goldberg and Beth (Rabbi Michael) Gottesman; proud grandfather of Ryan (Meira), Alana (Terric), Cindy, Jeremy, Shari, Joshua and the late Yoni; cherished great grandfather of Noam Yosef and Darren; dear brother of Ethel (the late Sam) Bodenstein and Bernie (Teddie) Goldberg; fond brother-in-law of Harold (Dorothy) Berger. Services were held on Thursday.

Memorials in his memory to AMIT, 3856 Oakton, Skokie, IL 60076 and City of Hope, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1530, Chicago, IL 60606 would be appreciated. For information, please call Chicago Jewish Funerals David Jacobson funeral director 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McHUGH, REGINA CATHERINE Regina Catherine "Jean" McHugh, 96, of Bloomington, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Martin Health Center Bloomington, IL. Calvert-Metzler Memorial Home Bloomington, IL is in charge of arrangements. The Memorial Mass will be Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 10a.m.

at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church. Regina was born Jan. 17, 1912, in Chicago, IL, to John and Ellen Murray. She graduated from Visitation High School in 1930.

She married Franklin S. McHugh on May 9, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1975. A son, Michael Xavier, died in 1976. She was also preceded by her sisters Marge Murray, Mae Traeger, Frances Lorraine Murphy and brothers Jeremiah and Thomas Emmett.

She resided in Chicago until she moved to Westminster Village in 1999. She is survived by children Frances Ann, James, Mary Ellen (John) Butler and Robert Kevin, grandchildren, Mary Frances (Scott) Dinsdale, Christopher Policastro, Michael (Danele) Butler, Amanda (Gabriel) Rodriguez, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Misericordia Home, Chicago, IL. The family would like to express deep gratitude for the loving care given by the staff at Martin Health Center. She was our dear, sweet Mimi and loved to say, "The Lord is my light and my salvation." Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McDONOUGH, THOMAS W.

Thomas W. McDonough, of Woodridge, beloved husband of Linda, nee Roth; loving father of Crystal, Tina and Kelly; dear brother of Joanne (Kenny) DeCeault, Marianne (Frankie) Naughton and the late Gary (Donna) McDonough; devoted uncle to Kim, John, Joe, Stephanie and Gloria; great-uncle to Dylan, Kaitlyn and Allyson. Mr. McDonough was a UPS driver in Naperville for 28 years. Visitation 2-9 p.m.

Sunday at Hallowell James Funeral Home 30175th Downers Grove, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral info. 630-964-6500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MAZZA, FRANK V. Frank V. Mazza, 80 years, of Norridge, beloved husband of MaryLou, nee Vitale; dearest father of James "Jim" (Elizabeth) and the late Michael; loving grandfather of Jimmy, Theresa, Marisa and Michael; devoted son of the late Angelina, nee Franchini and Michael; cherished brother of Joseph and Judy; fond brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Resting at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge, Monday, 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to Divine Savior Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints. 708-456-8300 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MALAY, RICHARD E.

Richard E. Malay, age 85, of Winfield, beloved husband of Ruth, nee Volmer; loving father of 15; beloved son of the late Merceda and Richard Malay; proud grandfather of 32; great grandfather of seven; dear brother of Rita (the late Bob) Mass, the late Jack (Eileen) Malay, the late James (the late Marge) Malay, the late Katie (Don) Berkemeyer; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends to gather Saturday, July 5th for 10 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, 0 South 233 Church Winfield, IL 60190.

In lieu of flowers donations to Society of St. Vincent DePaul St. John the Baptist Church. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd and Memorial Chapel, 800-588-1132. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MACHAY, KRISTIE K.

Kristie K. Machay, 42, Beloved wife of Michael; loving daughter of Carol and Howard Knop; fond sister of Kurt Knop and the late Kellie and Kim Knop; dear daughter-in-law of George and Barbara Machay; sister-in-law of George III. Visitation at the All St. Lutheran Church 13350 LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Saturday, July 5, 2008, from 11a.m.

to time of service at 1p.m. Interment at Altantic Cemetery, Altantic, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Appreciated. Information Schmaedeke Funeral Home 708-448-6000 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LANGKAMP, LEONARD C.

Leonard C. Langkamp, 50 year resident of Morton Grove, beloved husband of the late Dolores; best friend and loving companion of Joan Bugay for the past 12 years; dear father of Linda (Al) Pearson, Patricia (John) Silsdorf and Lee (Barbara); devoted grandfather of Nicole Carlson, Christopher and Katy Pearson, Luke and Mackenzie Langkamp and Jason and Melissa Silsdorf; adored great-grandfather of Kanye Owens; fond brother of Merlin (Darlene), Harold (Maria) and Arnold "Bubb" Langkamp and Shirley (Jim) Chapman and the late Beverly (Tom) Piehl. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster Morton Grove, IL, 60053, Monday, 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Glenview, IL 60025. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment All Saints. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice, 444 Northwest Ste. 445, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or Cancer Society, 820 Davis Ste. 400, Evanston, IL 60201appreciated.

Sign online guestbook at www.simkinsfuneralhome.com 847-965-2500 LA COGNATA, ALMAR J. Almar J. La Cognata, nee Schanel of Elmhurst, and formerly of Northlake, beloved wife of the late George fond mother of Fran (Ed) Merkel, Edward (Barb), Jane Mary (Keith) Hedge, Mary Jane Casken, Joseph, James, Nancy (Larry) Kane, Donald (Brenda) and the late George Joseph grandmother of 20; great-grandmother of 11. Member of Elmhurst Chapter AARP. She also worked as a shipping supervisor with the Boy Scouts of America for 21years.

Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, from 1to 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Prayers Monday, July 7, 9 a.m.

to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info 630-834-3515 or www.Ahlgrim.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOWALSKI, VALERIA Valeria Kowalski, nee Rymarz 87, of Oak Park, formerly of Chicago, at rest July 1, 2008. She was the beloved mother of Gregory (Alice) Kowalski; devoted grandmother of Joseph (Maura), Katherine (Michael) Scianna, Shawn (Jamie) and James (Cheryl); and cherished great-grandmother of Easton, Casey, Joseph, Jessie, Kyle, Carson, Corey and Payton Kowalski and Brittney, Tesa, and Mickey Scianna.

She was the loving daughter of the late Peter and Katherine, nee Farbusz, Rymarz; and dear sister of the late Edward Rymarz. Lying in state Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11a.m., at St. Anne Church, corner of Franklin and Ela Streets, Barrington. Interment will be at St.

Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. For information call Davenport Family Funeral Home 815-459-3411. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OSTROWSKI, OLGA Olga Ostrowski, 86, a resident of Palmer Hills Retirement Community in Bettendorf, formerly of Lombard, IL, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Genesis West Medical Center, Davenport. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Olga was born July 5, 1921, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John and Rose (Liska) Duresa. She was united in marriage to John Ostrowski in 1942 in Chicago.

He died in 1990. Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Linda (Jim) Doran of Davenport, Susan Mazur of Shorewood, IL; grandchildren: Michael Doran, Laura McDaniel, Kelly Wilcox and Karen Breitenbach; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Duresa of Arkansas. Her parents, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OMANS, SOL C. Sol C.

Omans, 97, at home in Deerfield, IL. "Solly patriarch, dignified, gentle and honorable man. Loving husband of Betty Omans, nee Waldman, for 68 years, who preceded him in death; father of Joyce (James) Meitus and Carol (Tom) Weinberg; grandfather of Margie (Mark Indigaro) Weiner, Randi (Jeff) Kriozere, Molly (Kerry) Prout and David (Amy) Newman; great-grandfather of Ryan and Haley Kriozere, Lucas and Peyton Prout and Myla Beau Indigaro; beloved relative of Sherry, Bart, Howard and Julie. Papa was a joy to all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 6 at 1p.m.

at Kelley Spalding Funeral Home 1787 Deerfield Highland Park, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midwest Palliative Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Glenview, IL 60025. For info please call Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARY L.

Mary L. nee McNellis 81, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Chicago IL, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Wife of the late John; mother of Michael (Beth) John (Jean) Ann (Tim Skoumal) Thomas and the late William, Thomas, Joseph and Patrick grandmother of Amy Fitz, Jonathan Flannigan, Gregory Karolyn and Sean great-grandmother of Nolen, Breckin and Miles Fitz; sister to Patricia Patterson; half-sister to Margaret Murphy, Julia Robinson and Kathryn Maher. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 5, 2008, 11a.m., St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 148 Main Lake Geneva, WI.

Visitation Saturday in church from 10 a.m. until 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 200 S. Executive Suite Brookfield, WI 53005. Information: Haase-Derrick Lockwood Funeral Home Crematory Lake Geneva, WI, 262-248-2031.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OBERTO, EDWIN L. Edwin Leo Oberto, age 79, loving husband, father, musician, executive and hobbyist, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008 following a long illness. Born in Grand Junction, Colorado on Christmas Day, 1928, he graduated from Mesa High School in 1946 and joined the Navy where he served for two years as an instructor at Great Lakes Naval Station. Mr. Oberto attended Mesa College for two years and continued his education at the University of Colorado where he studied applied physics and worked for Ball Brothers Research contributing to the early days of the modern rocketry program.

In Boulder, he met and married his wife of 54 years, Annette Burgess in August of 1953. Among his many accomplishments include serving as President of Burgess Vibrocrafters Incorporated of Grayslake, IL, President of the Lake County Health Department for several years in the 1970s. In 1981he had retired from corporate life. He became a computer hobbyist, writing custom software and dabbling in running a retail computer store. By 1990, he had completely retired and enjoyed working in his woodshop and playing golf.

Edwin and Annette moved to Lake Geneva, WI in 2000. He is surived by his wife Annette, of Lake Geneva; four "highly satisfactory" children, a daughter, Tenney Oberto; 3 sons, Peter (Joan Kruse), Leo Kathleen Koerner) and Joseph (Kendall); 2 grandchildren, Casey Edwin Oberto and Charles Franklin Oberto; a sister, Nadine (Peggy) Lippoth of Grand Junction, CO. He his preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Service will be held at Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Christ Episcopal Church of Delavan with Fr. William Myrick officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:00 until at the Church in Delavan. Burial will be at the Church Columbarium. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church of Delavan, 503 E. Walworth Delavan, WI 53115. Monroe Funeral Home Delavan, is assisting the family.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NICHOLAS, DIANA M. Diana Marie Lizzadro Nicholas, 73, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Diana was born to Joseph and Mary (Sandretto) Lizzadro on September 28, 1934 in Chicago, IL. Diana lived in Elmhurst, IL and summered near Gratiot Lake at Lizzadro Farm in Keweenaw County, MI most of her life. She attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and High School and graduated in 1952.

Diana attended Northwestern University, Rosary College and University of Wisconsin Madison where she met her husband George F. Nicholas. They married on October 6, 1956 and had six children, Gina, Joe, George, Frank, John and Andrea. After raising her family Diana completed her college education and graduated from Elmhurst College with a B.S. in Business in 1986.

Diana was a patroness of the Arts. She worked for and served on the Board of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art founded by her father Joseph Lizzadro. Diana was instrumental in the creation of and fundraising for the Elmhurst Art Museum and was an Honorary Board Member. She participated in Elmhurst Theater, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, Pine Mountain Music Festival, College of DuPage Performing Arts Center and many other art and cultural organizations. The YWCA of DuPage County recognized Diana as the Outstanding Woman Leader for Arts and Culture in 1995.

The City of Elmhurst proclaimed October 2, 2005 as Diana Nicholas Day. Many friends and relatives appreciated intelligence, talent, style and wit. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed forever by her six children and eleven grandchildren. Surviving are her children: Gina (Rex Wilson) Nicholas, Joe Nicholas, George (Lynlee) Nicholas, Frank (Pearl) Nicholas, John (Sonja) Nicholas and Andrea (Greg Martz) Nicholas and grandchildren: Nicholas Wilson, George Nicholas, Frank, Julia, Eric, Anthony and Amanda Nicholas, John, Alexandra and Michael Nicholas and Isabella Villano. Also surviving are sisters Angela (Chuck) Anderson and Bonnie (Jim) Hay and brothers Joe (Carol) Lizzadro and John (Reva) Lizzadro and Aunts Teresa Barber, Ann Locatelli and Katherine Brunner and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Lizzadro and her sister Terese Lizzadro. Memorial Visitation will be held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Elmhurst, from 2:00 to 9:00 PM on Sunday, July 6. Memorial Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 134 Arthur, Elmhurst, at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 7. Interment Private.

Friends and family are invited to attend a luncheon immediately following at The Drake Oak Brook. In accordance with her wishes, family suggests donations in her memory be made to Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Elmhurst Art Museum and Gratiot Lake Conservancy. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries YOTTER, FLORENCE Florence Yotter, age 88, of LaGrange, was born July 3, 1919 near Mason City, Iowa and moved to Illinois with her family in the She resided in LaGrange, IL until her death on June 30, 2008. She was an accountant with Foote Cone Belding until her retirement in 1989. Florence was recognized as a Life Member of the LaGrange Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Florence was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald and sister, Elsie. Florence has left a legacy of friendship and good will to all with whom she came in contact. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene at 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, IL, 708-349-0454. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WOLAK, RONALD J.

Ronald J. Wolak, beloved husband of Marcia, nee Polcyn; dear father of Christina McCarthy and Karen (Steve) Koll; loving grandfather of Ronald and Katelyn Koll and Zachary McCarthy; fond brother of Arlene (Jack) Lewis and the late Lawrence Wolak. Visitation Sunday 3 p.m. until time of Remembrance Service 7 p.m. at The Meadows Funeral Home 3615 Kirchoff Rolling Meadows.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital, 501St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Info, 847-253-0224. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WALTER, ELLEN MARIE Ellen Marie Walter, nee Nelson age 88, passed away peacefully in her home in Clarendon Hills, IL, Wednesday morning after a long illness.

Mrs. Walter was born in Newton, Iowa to the family that started the Automatic Electric Washer Company. She graduated from Iowa State College then moved to Chicago where she met and married John Frederick Walter while working at Universal Oil Products. Ellen enjoyed attending the events in which her children and grandchildren participated. She was an avid sports fan who rooted for the Chicago Bulls, Bears and Cubs, and continued active membership in the sorority Kappa Delta Alumnae Association and The Daughters of the American Revolution.

Mrs. Walter was also a member of the Infant Welfare organization when it started the popular use of lumina- rias in Clarendon Hills. She is survived by her children, Jean (David) Long, John Walter, Barbara Walter (Michael Hattala) and Chuck (Cookie) Walter; and grandchildren, Kristin, Georgia, Charlie and Lee Walter, and Jonathan Long. The Walter family will receive friends at the Adolf Funeral Home Cremation Services, 7000 S. Madison Willowbrook, IL on Saturday, July 5, from 1to 3 p.m.

Service information: 630-325-2300. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave. Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077. www.lesturnerals.org Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VITALE See Frank V.

Mazza notice TUBERGEN, BARBARA ANN Barbara "Bobbe" Ann Tubergen, loving mother of Thomas (Janice), Lee Ann (Daniel) Williams and Barbara (Richard) Reardon; beloved sister of Richard Foster, Jerome Foster, Sister Betty Foster, OP, Sister Marilyn Foster, OP, Mary Catherine Reckker and Grace Agatha Hill; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 14. Funeral Mass 11a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 W. Erhart Mundelein.

Visitation is one hour prior to Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice. For information visit www.kristanfuneralhome.com or call 847-566-8020. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STEFANSKI, GEORGE George Stefanski, husband of the late Mary Stefanski; beloved father of Cynthia Raczkowski, Pam (John) Volk, Carol (John) Zak, Ellen Stefanski and Paul (Stephanie) Stefanski; grandfather of 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; son of the late John and Mary Stefanski; brother of the late Walter, Ed, Stanley, Victor, Henry and Chester Stefanski. Visitation Saturday from 8:30 a.m.

until time of Service 10:30 a.m. at Sourek Manor Sons Funeral Home 5645 W. 35th Cicero, IL, 60804, then to Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, for Final Services and interment. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SPEZIALE, FRANK J. Frank J.

Speziale, age 101, of Hillside, beloved father of Gloria Flaherty; dear grandfather of Sharon (Arthur) and Eileen Flaherty; proud and loving great- grandfather of Connor and Courtney. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home SW corner of Roosevelt Mannheim Roads, to St. Domitilla Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. Info Toll-free: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SLANINA, RITA T. Rita T. Slanina, 89, formerly of Naperville, Illinois, at rest Sunday, June 29, 2008 at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She was born November 29, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. Rita is survived by her husband, William; daughter Rita (Steve) Takaharshi; son James (Linda) Slanina; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth (Joe) Hammer, Rebecca (Brian Yerys) Takaharshi, William (Allison), Meredeth and Stephenie Takaharshi; Alison, Kaitlin and Anne Slanina; eight great- grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Joan Slanina and her sister, Evelyn Lynch. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth and her brothers, William and A.J. Slanina. Visitation will be Monday, July 7, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 South Mill Naperville.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m. at SS Peter Paul Catholic Church, 36 North Ellsworth, Naperville, 60540. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Hillside, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials to either: Hospice and Palliative Care Lake Norman, 705 Grifith Suite 203, Davidson, North Carolina 28036 OR United Luekodystrophy Foundation, www.ulf.org. For info, 630-355-0213.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROACHE, ROSEMARY MENARD Rosemary Menard Roache, at rest on July, 2, 2008. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m., at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home (Heeney- Laughlin Directors), 2929 W. 87th Street, Evergreen Park. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church.

Complete notice later. Info, 708-636-5500. QUALE-SMITH, SHARON Sharon Quale-Smith, nee Mackie, of Forest Park, IL. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Mackie; loving sister of Thomas (Kathy) and Wayne (Helene) Mackie; dear aunt of Thomas Jr. (Monica), Ryan (Jen) and Sean (Michele) Mackie and Michael (Angela) Martin; fond great-aunt of Turner.

Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home, 7319 W. Madison Forest Park, IL (2 blks W. of Harlem). Funeral 9:15 a.m.

Monday, to St. Bernardine Church where Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Info: 708-366-2200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries POWELL, MARJORIE E. Marjorie E.

Powell, nee Peterson age 82, of Countryside, beloved wife of the late Maynard S. devoted mother of Carol Newman, Richard, Valerie Willcox, Jeffery (Sonia) and Charles (Patricia); loving grandmother of Amanda, J.D., Rebecca, Tom and Ryan; fond sister of Warren (Dolly) Peterson. A Memorial Visitation will be on Saturday, July 5, at Hallowell James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th Countryside, from 11a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1p.m.

Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Aspire of Illinois, 9901Derby Westchester, IL 60154 would be appreciated. Info: 708-352-6500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Product: CTMETRO PubDate: 07-04-2008 Zone: ALL Edition: SS2 Page: 2-7 User: cci Time: Color:.