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7 CHICAGO TRIBUNE METRO SECTION4 EMERLE, EMIL Emil Emerle, beloved husband of Lucy, nee Klonowski; loving dad of Dr. Agnes (Dr. Jon) Jang and Henry (Erin); dear grandfather of William Emil; fond brother of Joseph (Marie) and George (Donna); uncle to many. Co-Director of Montessori School House and Electrical Engineer at M.P.C. Product Company.

Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from Malec Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee to St. Raymond DePenafort Church (Mt.

Prospect). Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. 773-774-4100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ELSEN JOHN J.

John J. Elsen, age 78, a resident of Aurora for two years, formerly of Naperville, IL 19732006, died Friday, July 4, 2008 at his home. He was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Chicago. Beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Joyce, Elsen, whom he married June 26, 1954; loving father of James (Lisa) Elsen, Mark (Molly) Elsen, Robert Elsen and Patricia (Kirk) Peloza; adored grandfather of Colleen, Amy, Megan, Brian, Julie, Scott, Tim, Michael and Matthew; devoted son of the late John Sr.

and Colette Elsen; dear brother of the late Robert (Marie) Elsen, fond uncle of many. John was a member of the Class of 1948 at DeLaSalle High School, Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed by Montgomery Ward Chicago for many years. John was a member of St.

Thomas the Apostle Church, Naperville and Fifty Holding group. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, July 8, 9 to 11a.m. in the chapel at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Naperville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11a.m.

in the church. A reception will follow at the church. Interment: private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: P.A.D.S. 659 S.

River Aurora, IL 60506 Or St. Thomas the Apostle Care Pantry, 1500 Brookdale Naperville, IL 60563 Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville, IL. For info. 630-355-0213. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DUGGAN, CHRYSTAL J.

Chrystal J. Duggan, nee Spear July 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mark; loving sister of Eileen (the late Sidney) Matthew and the late Margaret (the late John) Harding; dearest aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many. Faithful Caregiver Adelaida Vargas. Visitation at the Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home 2501N.

Southport Chicago, on Monday, 8:30 a.m. until time of Prayers 10 a.m., to St. Josaphat Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral Info: 773-549-0098 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DRACHMAN, ALLEN O.R.

Allen O.R. Drachman, 92, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 25, 2008. He was born March 29, 1916, in Tucson, AZ. He was the son of Tucson pioneer, Harry Arizona Drachman and Florence Drachman. He was a World War II Veteran (Pacific Theater), a civil engineer, a longtime resident of Arlington Heights, IL, and a longtime employee of the U.S.

Gypsum Co. in Chicago. Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Faye. He is survived by his daughter Christina, son David (Didi); grandson Morgan; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Memory Gardens, 2501E.

Euclid, Arlington Heights, IL, on Saturday, July 19, at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. Second Street, Tucson, AZ 85719. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DIETER, VIRGINIA RUTH Virginia Ruth Dieter, 89, of North Aurora. At peace, July 3, 2008 at her home.

She was born June 19, 1919 and raised in Erie, PA. Virginia is the beloved wife of Lawrence M. Dieter; the loving mother of Marilyn (Randy) Stapleton of North Aurora, Michael Dieter of Douglass, KS and Jan Kraus of Loveland, OH; the cherished grandmother of Jason (Aubrey) and Jeremy (Michele) Dieter, Scott, Matthew and Nicole Bucalo; the most special great-grandmother of Jacob, Patrick, Torianna and Twilight; and a dear aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ruth Harriger and her sister, Dorothy Martinucci Rzasa. Virginia and Larry moved to Naperville in 1955 and also resided in the Buffalo Grove and Wheeling areas from the late until 2001.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Disease Research Foundation 8430 Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Visitation Sunday, July 6, 2 to 6 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home 44 South Mill St, Naperville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 7, 11 a.m. at SS Peter Paul Catholic Church, 36 N.

Ellsworth, Naperville. Interment SS Peter Paul Cemetery, Naperville. For info, call 630-355-0213. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DETZNER, GEORGE A. George A.

Detzner, beloved husband of Rita Detzner; dear father of Daniel, Mary Ellen (Rick) Davis, Michael (Georgianne), Tim (Brenda), Jack (Barb), Dick (Sasha), Phil (Joan), Steve, Robert and Mark (Megan) Detzner; loving grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of one. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home 320 W. Central Rd. at Northwest Mt.

Prospect. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Emily Church Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Association.

For info 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DELANEY, CATHERINE V. Catherine V. Delaney, 91years, died April 4th, beloved daughter of the late Leo and Theresa Delaney; loving sister of Marion (late Raymond) Tenney, the late Norine (late Joseph) Stetler and the late Jack (Jane) Delaney; fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorials to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O.

Box 302, Maryknoll, NY, 10545 appreciated. Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. July 12th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 708 W. Belmont Chicago, IL.

For info. Lakeview Funeral Home, 773-472-6300 or www.lakeviewfuneralhome.com DARBO, HOWARD HELSETH Howard Helseth Darbo "Howard, Howie, Paaki" Son of Johann Andreas Darbo and Matilda Heinrich Darbo; brother to Arne, Rolf and Elwyn Darbo Born in Wauwatosa, WI on Dec.9, 1909. Died in his home in Carol Stream, IL on July 4, 2008. Howard was a man who wore many hats, filled many roles and touched an infinite number of lives. From block-ice and ice cream delivery boy, through law school to Wheaton Police, Fire, and Water Commissioner, there was nothing he do.

Howard was captain of the gymnastic team at the University of Wisconsin where he received a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Chemical Engineering in 1932. He was initiated into Triangle Fraternity in 1929 and was active in the fraternity, including serving as national president, for many years. Howard graduated from University of Michigan Law School as Juris Doctor in 1935. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1936. After more than 50 years, he retired from the practice of patent law in the early nineties.

After marrying Elizabeth Jane Kidder in 1933, Howard built a career, a family and a house on Whitewater Lake that would become a social and educational vortex for years to come. So impacting was his presence in this life that he is listed in Who in America, a publication created in order to permanently record the lives of and women around the globe whose achievements influence the people of today." Howard and his three older brothers roamed their Milwaukee neighborhood as kids and sailed the Caribbean as men. as if he spent his life gathering experiences and passing them along to those who would never dream it was possible to have them. Ever the captain, as his soul sails on to its final destination, Howard leaves in his inspirational wake Elizabeth, his devoted wife of 75 years; a daughter, Christine and son, John with wife Elaine; eight grandchildren: Catherine with husband Don, Charles, Margaret, Susan with husband David, Heather with husband Don, Heidi with husband Gregg, Jimi with wife Vanessa and Stephanie; eight great-grandchildren James, Daniel, Robin, Christopher Howard, Kate, William, Donald and David and innumerable friends and colleagues who will carry on his legacy: "What you do for yourself dies with you, but what you do for others lives on." The Darbo Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Memory of Howard H. Darbo, to: Triangle Education Foundation (Triangle Fraternity) Attn: Scott Bova, COO Director of Development 120 South Center Street Plainfield, IN 46168-1214 Phone: 317-705-9803 Email: Arrangements handled by Brust Funeral Home 415 N.

Gary Carol Stream, IL. Memorial Service Sunday July 6 2 p.m. at Windsor Park Manor, Carol Stream, IL. For info call: 630-510-0044. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HAPP, JEANETTE M.

Jeanette Marie Happ, nee Platz 91, entered into eternal life on July 1, 2008. She grew up in Morton Grove, Illinois and is survived by Norbert George Happ, her beloved husband of 69 years. Jeanette attended St. Peters School in Skokie and earned her degree from St. Francis School of Nursing.

Jeanette worked as a nurse and retired to Satellite Beach, Florida and Sapphire Valley, North Carolina. She loved to travel and fish with Norbert, her children, and grandchildren. Jeanette was a Cubs fan who was famous for her catfish chowder, bread pudding, and love of chocolate. Jeanette was president of the 500 Club in Northfield and secretary of the Indian River Power Squadron in Satellite Beach, FL. She volunteered much of her time at St.

Philip the Apostle Church in Northfield. She was active in the Guild in both Northfield and Satellite Beach. Jeanette was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Mary Flatz and siblings Nicky, Margaret, Pauley, Lucille, Robbie and Jimmy. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth, and her four children Paul (Judith) Happ of Lake Forest; Lois McAvoy of Cumming, GA; Alan (Gina) Happ of Raleigh, NC, and Gary Happ of Chicago. She was a grandmother to 18 grandchildren, Lynn (Kirk) Waberzeck, Jean (Jerome) Turbyville, Paul (Lisa) Happ Hope (Brian) Forberg, Anne (Joseph) Nunes, Lisa (Alex) Fernandez, Mary (Paul) Weber, Matthew (Tiffany) Happ, Patrick (Dana) McAvoy, Kathleen (Chris) Johnson, Anne (Ed) Rice, Timothy (Cristina) Happ, Joan Happ, Jennifer Happ, Janice Happ, Elizabeth Happ, Emily Happ and Brian Happ.

She was a great- grandmother to 40 great-grandchildren; Jennifer Behnke, John Katelynn, Andrew, Christopher and Margaret Mary Geraty, Ericka, Marissa and Cassandra Micklewright, Francis and Emma Turbyville, Paul III and Peter Happ, William, Julia, Andrew and Christopher Jones, Patrick and Michael Forberg, Alison and Damien Nunes, Alyssa, Alexander Rebecca and Daniel Fernandez, Benjamin, Grant and Henry Weber; Megan McAvoy, Hannah, Abigail, Emma, Michael and Rebekah Johnson, Sara, Lauren, Mathew and Andrew Rice, Ale and Marcus Happ; she was also the great-great grandmother to Dylan Behnke. She will be missed and remembered by all. Visitation will be Sunday, July 6, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251Dempster Street, Morton Grove. Funeral will be held Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10 a.m.

at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 1962 Old WIllow Road in Northfield. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory to St. Coletta of Wisconsin, one of the oldest Catholic organizations in the country dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and other disabilities, W4955 HWY.18, Jefferson, WI 53549.

Sign online guestbook at www.simkinsfh.com 847-965-2500. GOZDZIAK, EUGENE J. Eugene J. "Gene" Gozdziak, 84, of Arlington Heights, formerly LaGrange, beloved husband of the late Marion, nee Blazis; loving father of Eugene J. Jr.

(Renata); loved grandfather of Chase; beloved companion of Geri Judycki; dear brother of the late Raymond. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights R. (4 blocks south of Palatine Arlington Heights.

Prayers 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, to St. James Church, 831N. Arlington Heights Arlington Heights for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven.

Family requests please omit flowers. Information www.GlueckertFH.com 847-253-0168. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GORBUNOFF, ALEX Alex Gorbunoff, age 98, of Wilmette, passed away July 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Charlotte Lindar and the late Heidi; loving father of the late Harry, late William M.D. (Ellen Horton) and Jeanne (Shaun) Begley; fond grandfather of Michael (Elizabeth) Begley, Thomas Begley, Bonnie (Matthew) Kaplan, Natalie Gorbunoff, Erica (Alec) Hanson, Karina (Andrew) Wilhelms, Richard (Brenda) Lindar, Alisa (Michael) Courtney and Robin (Jay) Warren; great- grandfather of Brian, Alex and Anne Begley and Elizabeth and Harry Kaplan.

Electrical Engineer with Zenith Radio for over 30 years. Services Private. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GONZALEZ, MANUEL Manuel Gonzalez, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Schriman; loving father of Norma (Julio) More, Yolanda, Anne-Marie (John) Allen; beloved stepfather of Robin (Terry) Levin, Michael Elkes (Peter Krika); cherished grandfather of 11. Family and friends will meet Monday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Maryhill Cemetery.

Graveside, 8600 N. Milwaukee Niles. In lieu of flowers, contributions to PSN, 2230 N. Ridge Glenview, IL 60025 or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Colonial-Wojciechowski.

Info, 847-581-0536. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GITLIS, SCOTT MICHAEL Scott Michael Gitlis, born Oct. 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL, died suddenly on June 26, 2008 in Belleville, IL. He was a loving son to Gerald and the late Hinda Gitlis; devoted brother of Karyn (Philip Douglass), Mark (Jessica) and Daniel; loving uncle to Zohar, Noah and Jaclyn; fond cousin to Michael (Margo) Rosenthal, Alan (Maria) Reynolds, Robert and Kim Gitlis and Fr. Simeon Gitlis and loving nephew to Lee and Fran Ross.

Scott gladdened the hearts of family, friends and acquaintances with his gentle kindness, his sense of humor and his sense of wonder. He had a zest for life and curiosity about people, places and history. He believed the future could, and would, be better. Scott, we know you are in a better place. We love you and miss you.

You will always be in our hearts. We will gather to celebrate life on Aug. 2, 2008 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Please contact for location or to leave message.

Donations in name may be made to: Gateway Foundation, 55 E. Jackson Ste. 1500, Chicago, IL 60604. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GARDNER, WILLIAM H. William H.

Gardner, age 82, Veteran WW II, US Army, of Elmhurst, beloved husband of Jean; loving father of Robert (Valerie) and the late Donna (survived by Richard) Sherman; proud grandfather of Lauren, Amanda and Lindsay Sherman. Memorial visitation at the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Elmhurst on Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service 11 a.m. Private Interment Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ray Graham Association 420 W. Madison St. Elmhurst, 60126, would be appreciated. For info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FROEHLICH, EDWINA The memorial service celebrating the life of Edwina Froehlich will be on Saturday, July 12 at Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007.

The open house will be from 1to 5 p.m., with presentations and speakers beginning at 3 p.m. Edwina Froehlich of Inverness, Illinois, co-founder of La Leche League International and co-author of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, which has over 2 million copies in print, died on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Northwest Community hospital in Arlington Heights after suffering a stroke on May 25. Born Edwina Hearn on January 5, 1915 in Bronx, New York, she attended Mundelein College in Chicago, Illinois, later married John Francis Froehlich and had three children. Pre- ceeded in death by her husband in 1997, she is survived by her three sons: Paul Froehlich, David Froehlich and Peter Froehlich; three daughters-in-law and nine grandchildren. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FLORES, MANUEL Manuel "Nino" "Hollywood" Flores, U.S.

Navy beloved husband of Georgina; devoted father of Joe (Janet) and Perry; dear brother of 10; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. at the Becvar Son Funeral Home 5539 W. 127 Street, Crestwood. Family and friends will meet Tuesday for 11 a.m.

Mass at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter, Chicago. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. 708824-9000 or www.becvarfuneral.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JOHNSON, BERNICE Bernice Johnson, nee Woline, loving wife of the late Herbert; beloved mother of Donald and the late Roger; dear grandmother of Traci, Ryan, Megan and Betsy; great-grandmother of Nicole and Bailey. Visitation Monday, 9 a.m. to noon at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751W. Irving Park. Funeral service at noon.

Interment Irving Park Cemetery. 773-276-7800. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JOHNSEN CLIFFORD R. Clifford R. Johnsen 72, of Wausau, died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at home.

He was born Oct. 30, 1935 in Chicago to Clifford R. and Ellen, nee Morgan, Johnsen Sr. He married Marvell Rybandt on July 31, 1954 in Northlake, IL. Clifford honorably served in the U.S.

Air Force from which he retired. Survivors include his wife, Marvell of Wausau; son, Clifford (Christina) Johnsen III of Wausau; daughter, Cindy (Tom Hack) Pec of Madison; grandchildren, Jennifer Mayer, Cristine Pec, Brooke, Clifford IV, Morgan, Erik, Elizabeth and Alex Johnsen; great- grandson, Hunter Mayer. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Brainard Funeral Home Wausau is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JERAK, VERNON F.

Vernon F. "Brownie" Jerak, WWII Army Vet, beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Quinn; loving father of Donna (Ron) Kaminski, John W. "Jack" (Jo), Mary Ann (Kevin) Bandur, Ronald V. "Ron" and Margaret M. "Peggy" (John) Harrington; dear grandfather of Ron (Meridith) Kaminski, Kristen (Butch) Kaplan, Jill Ann and Mitchell Bandur and Ethan great-grandfather of Connor and Courtney Kaplan; fond brother of Marcella (the late Chack) Rogers, Bernice (the late Tony) Mele and the late Fred; also many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home 7710 S. Cass Darien to St. Mary of Gostyn Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Se- pulchre Cemetery Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity appreciated Info 630-852-3595 or www.modellfuneralhomes.com JASINOWSKI, IRENE M. Irene M. Jasinowski, born Oct. 4, 1915, formerly of Norridge, at rest Tuesday, July 1, 2008, beloved wife of the late Alex loving mother of Jack, Paulette (Terry) Kaleta, Gloria (Don) Finco, Alexander (Patricia), Dennis (Laura) and Paul (Kim); fond grandmother of Laura, Terry Michael, Wendy, Jack Natalie, Renee, Amanda, Alison, Ashley, Jeffrey, Jordan, Samantha, Darryl and Stephanie; great-grandmother of Nicole, Terry III, Christopher, Nicholas, Kelsey, Sidney, Ashley, Alexis, Cody, Jamie, Jay, Carlie, Alexis, Ethan and Jaydn; fond aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m.

from Cumberland Chapels, Friel Funeral Directors 8300 W. Lawrence, Norridge, to St. Eugene Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

Founding member of St. Parish, St. Eugene Altar and Rosary Society and retired Crossing Guard for the Norridge Police Dept. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-3410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HOLTZMAN, LARRY A.

Larry A. Holtzman, beloved husband of Susan, nee Dukart; loving father of Shayna and Jordan Holtzman. Services, Monday, 2 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.

(1block North of Lake Cook), Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan, Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. Arrangements byChicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822.

www.cjfinfo.com HILLMAN, JOHN A. John A. Hillman, beloved husband of Rose Marie, nee Hertlein; loving father of Laura (Robert) Gregory, John D. (Jennifer) and Jenn (Ken) Paschelke; devoted grandfather of Dominic, Kathryn, Nicole, Sarah, Danielle, Christian, Erica and Colleen. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Park Ridge, Sunday 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Monday, friends and relatives are asked to meet at St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, for a 9:30 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. Founding President of Copier World. For info call 847-685-1002 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HERBOLD, CARL P. Carl P. Herbold, age 74, proud veteran of U.S.

Army and owner of the House of Graphics Inc. in Carol Stream, IL. Beloved husband of Phyllis; loving father of Debra Guenther, Jill (Edward) Lewaniak, Robert (Jodi) and Rebecca; dear grandfather of seven; fond brother of June (Edward) Rendecker. Memorial visitation Tuesday, July 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Leonard Memorial Home 565 Duane Glen Ellyn.

Cremation was private. For information: 630-469-0032 HENSCHEL, GORDON P. Gordon P. Henschel, age 78, Founder and President of Sure Plus Manufacturing Company, passed away peacefully on July 3 at his home with his beloved family at his side. A native of Milwaukee, WI, he began his bussiness in 1963 in Dundee where he lived until moving his bussiness to Chicago Heights in 1983.

Devoted husband for 53 years to his late wife Julane, nee Bloecher, before her passing Feb. 23, 2008; father of Paul (Karla) Henschel, Susan (Robert) Michel, Patti (James) Rivera, and the late Tom Henschel; loving "grandpa" of John and Thomas Rossow, Joshua, Justin, and Jimmy Rivera, Holly, Evan and Trevor Henschel; brother of Lois (Warren Stumpe) Stout, Janet (Leigh) Mortag, and the late Grace (Nord) Froehlich; a beloved uncle and friend to all. vibrant personality, positive spirit, and unending benevolence and charity to others will never be forgotten. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W.

14th St (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave.) Chicago Heights on Wednesday July 9, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, 11a.m. Memorials in name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the Henschel family.

For further information call 708-481-9230. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HEJNA, ROMUALD LUCIAN Romuald Lucian Hejna, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, died on July 3, 2008 at the age of 77. Beloved son of the late Stefan Daniel and the late Lucy, nee Ehlert. Preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Elizabeth, Ralph and Daniel; fond cousin to Feliks and Tadeusz Hejna, Zofia Kaluzny of Klodawa Woj. Konin Poland; dear friend of the late Judy Baker, Richard Jakubowski, Joan (late George) Kosinski and Edmund Gronkiewicz.

Member of the American Legion Board of Education Post, Polish Falcons of America Nest Chicago Society, PNA, 1985 Retiree of the Board of Education after 30 years of service. Per request Service at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to the Walter L. Sojka Funeral Home 1427 W. Chicago Chicago.

312-666-2673. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HEHIR, FLORENCE R. Florence R. Hehir, nee Serpico, age 86, of Florida, formerly of Glen Ellyn for 20 years. Preceded in death by her loving husband John and her dear siblings Louis Serpico, Mildred Bacino, Theresa Hedrick, Eleanor Antonacci, Helen Serpico, and Josephine Kennedy; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visilation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Glen Ellyn. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Petronille Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. 630-469-0032. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KETTMAN, LORRAINE Lorraine Kettman, nee Bingham, age 88, of Palos Park, beloved wife of the late John D. Kettman; sister-in-law of Michael Kettman; sister of the late Betty (Rod) Kuehnle, Norma (the late Bud) Lavelle and Gloria (the late Arthur) Westlund; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Visitation Monday 3 p.m.

to 9 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Hills (Van Hen- kelum Funeral Home Directors) Funeral Home Chapel Service Tuesday, 11a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Palos Community Hospital Hospice, 15295 E.

127th Lemont, IL 60439. For information please call 708-448-3530 or 708-974-4410 or www.vanhenkelum.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KELLY, WILLIAM E. William E. Kelly, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of Patricia nee Hopman; loving father of Rita William E. (Paulette), Catherine A.

(Harry) Whetter and Karen; proud son of the late William E. and Pearl L. Kelly; caring grandfather of Kristine Patricia A. and Andrew dear brother of Marilyn; fond of uncle of many. Laid to rest at Fairmount-Willow Hills Memorial Park, Willow Springs.

Cremation and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Chicago, IL 60610. A note from Bill to Pat, "I love you, not only for who you are, but for who I am when I am with you." From all those whose lives he touched, we will miss you, but we will never forget you. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KAZMIERCZAK, HELEN Helen Kazmierczak, beloved wife of the late John; devoted mother of John and the late William (Kathy); loving grandmother of Anthony, Christopher and Patricia.

Funeral Tuesday, 11a.m. at Malec Sons Funeral Home 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Visitation Tuesday, 8 a.m. until service time.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. 773-774-4100. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KAVINSKY, DOROTHY Dorothy Kavinsky, nee Gold age 85. Beloved wife of the late Irving; devoted mother of Howard (Lauren) Kavinsky, Dr.

Clifford (Evalyn) Kavinsky and Marc (Jodi) Kavinsky; cherished "Bub" of Lincoln, Grace and Jared; dear sister of Caroline Gold. Graveside funeral services, Monday, July 7, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 3401W. 87th Street (W. of Kedzie Ave.) Evergreen Park.

Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery office. In lieu of flowers, Memorials in her name to: Oak Park Temple Bnai Abraham Zion, 1235 N. Harlem Oak Park 60302 or Save the Children, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880 will be appreciated. For information: Piser Funeral Service 847-679-4740. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KATZ, SYLVIA Sylvia R.

Katz, nee Herscovitz of Skokie. Beloved wife of the late Sol; loving mother of Bonnie (Jeffrey) Herden, Linda (Steven) Wolf and Terry Katz; cherished grandmother of Brandon (Kimberly) Wolf and Corey (Rebecca) Wolf; dear sister of Jack (the late Shirley) Harris, Alvin (Yetta) Harris, the late Irving Harris, Belle Brast and Bernice Cohen; devoted caregiving by Michelle. Funeral Service Monday, 1:30 p.m., at the Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel 111Skokie Wilmette. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Street, Suite 340A, Evanston, IL.

60201appreciated. For further info 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KASPAR, DOROTHY ELIZABETH Dorothy Elizabeth Kaspar a homemaker, June 13, 1923 to July 1, 2008. Born and raised in Chicago IL, she relocated to Phoenix, AZ in 1998, 6 years after the loss of her beloved husband Earl. She enjoyed golf and bicycling with her husband, bowling, hiking, skating and swimming, but most of all caring for others.

She is survived by her son Anthony Kaspar (Denise); daughter Christine Bell; grandchildren Jennifer, Valerie, Michael, Lauren and Susan; great- grandchildren DaJean, Kegyn, Terry, Noah and Marina. Other survivors include her brother Henry Fritz; sister-in-law Carol Fritz; niece, Kim (Larry) and nephew Kenneth (Kathy). She was predeceased by brother Edward Fritz. Memorial service to be held July 7, 2008 at 9 a.m. at Phoenix Memorial Park Mortuary 200 W.

Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027. View memorial at www.mem.com. Donations may be made in name to Missionaries of Charity, 1414 S. 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 in lieu of flowers. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KACHIN, EUGENE E.

Eugene E. Kachin, Marine Corps Veteran WW II, beloved husband of the late Rose, nee Blaha; loving father of Gene (Jill) and Thomas (Loretta); dear grandfather of Kevin, Kathleen, Daniel and Audrey-Rose; great-grandfather of four; fond brother of Genevieve Schuh and Helene Traylor. Funeral Tuesday, 11a.m. at Thompson Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St.

Entombment Resurrection Mauesoleum. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, contribute to Association. 708-425-0500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JULIAN, LOUIS J. Louis J. "Butch" Julian, age 77. Lifelong Chicago Heights area resident. Chicago Steel retiree.

A graduate of Bloom H.S. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Member of the Marchegiana Society of Chicago Heights and the Holy Name Society of San Rocco Church. Husband for 51 years of Imperia "Impy" Julian, nee Garzolini; father of Emilia, David and the late Louis Mark Julian; devoted "Grandpa" of Dominic and Daniella Julian; brother of Mary Gasbarro, Henry and William Julian and the late Louise Galati and Angelo Julian; loving uncle and and beloved friend of many.

Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E.

of Western Ave.) Chicago Heights on Monday, July 7 from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. to St. Liborius Church, Steger. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Assumption Cemetery. 708-481-9230. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JOYCE, JOHN J. John J. Joyce, age 83, U.S.

Army Veteran WWII, beloved husband of Helen, nee Brenner; loving father of Jack (Diane), Patrick (Debbie) and Peggy Joyce; proud grandfather of Jackie, Patrick Julie, Chad, Jodie, Lisa and Lindsey; great-grandfather of 12; dear brother-in- law of Berny (late James) Vitner. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from The Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S. Oak Park Tinley Park, to St. Stephen Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. Founder of Joyce and Associates Realtors and Joyce Builders. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Disabled Patriot Fund Heritage Bank, 951E.

Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451appreciated. 708-614-9900. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JOHNSON, EVAN R. Evan R. Johnson, 53, of Michigan City, IN formerly of Kenilworth, IL, died July 1, 2008.

He was employed for eleven years at Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, IN. His family includes his Parents, Joseph and Esther Johnson of Lake Forest, IL; brother, Joseph C. (Linda) Johnson of Northbrook, IL, Craig (Carol) Johnson of Rochester, MI; and nephews, Joseph P. and Matthew Johnson. Memorial Visitation 2 p.m.

until time of service at 3 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Lake Forest, IL. Interment private. Info. 847-234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAMBERT, JEAN CHRISTINE Jean Christine Lambert, Ph.D., died of ALS (Lou Disease), on June 18, 2008.

She was a theology professor and pastor in Zimbabwe, Sweden, New York City and Kansas City-truly a citizen of the world. She was a leader, a listener, and a life-long friend. She was an author, an artist, and an advocate for peace, justice and equality. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Irving Lambert and her mother, Florence Nelson Lambert of Glen Ellyn, IL; and by her cousin, Nancy (Wayne) Halleen of Santa Ana, CA. She is survived by her sister, Margaret (Don) Markey of Rollingstone, MN; nephew, Steve Markey of St.

Paul, MN; and cousins, Lynne (Chuck) Sheaff of Magnolia, AR, Betty (John) Kay of Jacksonville, IL, Jack (Tiz) Lambert of London, UK, Paul (Sue) Nelson of Centerville, OH, Carolyn (Dave) Smith of Centerville, OH, Shirley (Ron) Baxter of Ohio, Don Nelson of Redondo Beach, CA and Dick (Jean) Nelson of Elmhurst, IL. Jean is also survived by her "adopted" families, the Turuza Family from Zimbabwe and the Kalisa Family from Rwanda. Jean is mourned internationally by countless students, colleagues and friends from Angola, Australia, Burundi, Cameroon, Cook Islands-South Pacific, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malawi, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, South Africa, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Wales, West Indies, Zambia and last but not least, Zimbabwe. Thirty of the United States are represented in her address book. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 7 p.m.

at North Park Covenant Church, 5250 N. Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625. Jean established a fund to aid African theology students and their families with medical needs. In lieu of flowers, donations to this fund are suggested. Checks should be made to North Park Covenant Church and sent to the address above.

Peace be to her memory. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LaMANNA, ANTOINETTE M. Antoinette M. LaManna, beloved wife of the late Martin loving mother of Cynthia (Warren Capps) LaManna and Lisa (Thomas) Boyer; dear sister of Stephanie Marenche, Charlotte Ward, the late Frank, Michael and Jack Biegun and Valerie Gosack. Funeral Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 a.m.

from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks S. of Touhy), Park Ridge, to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info, 847-823-1171. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KYRIAKOS, PAUL C. Paul C.

Kyriakos, born in Kato Assou, Greece. Beloved husband of Helen, nee Panopoulos; loving father of Christopher P. (Margaret) Kyriakos; devoted son of the late Christopher and Helen Kyriakos; brother- in-law of the late Mike (Pat) Panopoulos. Family and friends will meet Tuesday morning, at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S.

Roselle Palatine, for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials to Greek American Rehab Nursing Centre, 220 N.

First Wheeling, IL 60090, or Northwest Community Hospital Foundation, 3060 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, would be appreciated. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd. Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 847-359-8020. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KULAK STANLEY Stanley Kulak age 89, U.S.A.F.

Veteran WWII, late of South Holland, formerly of Roseland, beloved husband of the late Gertrude, nee Thomas; devoted father of Shirley (late John) Krenkel, the late Stanley (Betty) Kulak Jr. and the late James (Adrianne) Kulak; loving grandfather of Jacquelyn (Ethan) Armstrong, Deborah (Sonny) Pascarella, Michael Kulak, Tisha (Jonathan) Tolar, Melissa (Sean) Sullivan, James Kulak Jr. and John (Kimberly) Krenkel proud great-grandfather of 14; preceded in death by 12 siblings; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of South Holland V.F.W. Post Retired from Verson All Steel Press with many years of dedicated service.

Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801S. Cottage Grove four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte.

6), South Holland, to St. Jude the Apostle Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 708-841-2300.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KRISTUFEK, BETTY JANE Betty Jane Kristufek, nee Buckley beloved wife of Raymond J. Kristufek loving mother of Michael (Lynne), Eugenie (Greg) Motto, Joseph (Chris) and Judith Kristufek; grandmother of Elizabeth, Zachary, Katelyn, Brittany and Luke; great-grandmother of Richard; sister of Philip (Jan) Buckley and the late Shirley Fergusen. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m.

from Adams-Winterfield Sullivan Funeral Home 4343 Main St. (One blk. S. of Ogden Downers Grove, to St. Joseph Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOSTANSKI, SYLVESTER A. Sylvester A.

Kostanski, 83, WWII veteran, lifetime member of VFW Post 8322, beloved husband of the late Pauline, nee Bucklund; loving father of Gloria, Daniel, and Rhonda (Michael) Majczan; cherished grandfather of Jeremy (Jenni), Jason, Katherine, Kenneth, Adam and Amy; and great-grandfather of Alexander; dear brother of the late Louise (Barney) Jaworski, Ray, Phyllis, John (Helen), Gertrude (John) Stall, Edward, and Norbert; survived by his loving sister Marianne; brother Fred (Cathy); sister-in- law Janice (Vernon) Anderson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Service to be held at Benson Family Funeral Home, 3224 W. Montrose Ave. on Monday, July 7 from 2 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Foster City, MI on Thursday, July 10 at 11a.m.

For information call 773-478-5800. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOLASSA FREDERICK T. Frederick T. Kolassa age 79, beloved husband of Fern, nee Koss; loving father of Kathy Myers (Steve Schwartz), Lorraine (Sandro) Francioni, Freddie Jr. (Laura) and Joanne (Christopher) Mueller; beloved son of the late Frances and Frank Kolassa; proud grandfather of Brian Myers, Rebecca Blakkolb, Samantha (Al III) Rodriguez, Steven and Matthew Mueller, Alexandra Francioni, Nikko Kolassa and Jackie Schwartz; dearest brother of Frank (Regina), Joseph (Susan), Donald (Patricia), Kenneth (Diane), the late Bill (Patricia) and the late Bobby; proud brother-in-law of John (the late Gloria) Koss; proud great- grandfather of Alberto Rodriquez IV, Noah and Benjamin; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home, 10300 W. Grand (one block east of Mannheim Franklin Park, IL 60131. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Cuneo-Columbian Funeral Home.

Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL 847-455-1200 or cuneocolumbian.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KNERR, JOHN T. John T. Knerr, age 49, suddenly, beloved husband of the late Colleen, nee Cusick; cherished son of John and the late Margaret, nee McInerney; devoted brother of Nancy (Thomas) Musillami, Kathleen (John) Ciamprone and Loretta Knerr; loving uncle of Danny, Mike and Margaret. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 a.m. from Thompson Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W.

95th Oak Lawn to Our Lady of Loretto Church, Hometown for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-425-0500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KIEHL, MILDRED Mildred Kiehl, nee Burgher age 90, of Brookfield.

Beloved wife of the late Harold T. Kiehl; loving mother of Joan (the late Donald) Younker and David (Grace) Kiehl and the late James (Delores) Kiehl; grandmother of Bradley (Sandy) Kiehl, Linda (Mike) Fielding, Kelly (Glenn) Hiscock, Steven (Jennifer) McDonald, David (Lida) Kiehl, Cynthia Kaczorowski) Kiehl and the late Brian McDonald; great-grandmother of nine. Visitation Monday, July 7, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 10:30 a.m.

to 11a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Tuesday 11a.m.

Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MAREK, ELIZABETH Elizabeth "Betty" Marek, 87, of Norwood Park, passed away July 3, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Sophia, nee Dembiczak; loving sister of EmilyBud- nik, and the late Lillian Marek, Joseph Marek, Justine Lieberman, Edmun Marek, Anne Panek, Adeline Hazucha and Phil Marek; dear sister-in-law of Mildred Marek and the late Tess Marek, Henry Budnik, Raymond Hazucha, Gertrude Marek, Al Lieberman and Walter Panek; fond aunt of 12 nieces and nephews; great aunt of 18; great, great aunt of five; cherished friend of Gert Hanka. Retired year employee of Western Electric.

Visitation Monday July 7, 2008, from 4 to 9 p.m. at M.J. Suerth Funeral Home 6754 N. Northwest Chicago. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

prayers at the funeral home to Saint Thecla Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society appreciated. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARCHERT, ANNE M.

Anne M. Marchert, nee Pracz age 58, late of New Lenox. Passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Born July 4, 1949 in Northrepps, Cromer, England to Jerry M. and Ella M.

(Gotts) Pracz. Loving wife of James E. Marchett loving mother of James Jr. (Jennifer), Jason (Amy) and Justin Marchert, Jennifer (Tim) Marchert-Eaton, Jilian (Dan) Reints and the late Baby Anne Marchert; dear grandmother of Jessica and Jimmy III Marchert, MacKenzie, Camden and Lochlan Eaton and Alexandria and Tyler Marchert; fond sister of Christine (Bruce) Schaults. She was a retired Divisional Assistant for LaSalle Bank, Chicago.

Member of New Lenox United Methodist Church, the Sweet Adelines, various Community Theatre Groups and other charitable organizations, Co-Owner and Sole Proprieter of Take Thyme Spa Products. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way (corner of S. LaGrange Rd.) Frankfort, IL 60423 on Sunday July 6, 2008 from 1to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Monday July 7, 2008 at New Lenox United Methodist Church with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11a.m.

Interment Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox. For Info: 815-806-2225. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LIEBERTHAL, SYLVAN S. Sylvan S. Lieberthal, age 84, WWII Air Force Vet.

Resident of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Gloria; loving father of Bruce, Jerald and Howard; grandfather of Andrew, Julie, Tanya, Brandon and brother of Milford. For info: 954-474-7110 or 847-401-6474. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAZAR, BETTY Betty Lazar, 85, July 3, 2008, beloved wife of Irving; loving mother of Bob (Carole Sturim) Lazar and Cheryl (Garry) Buzil; devoted grandmother of Brandon and Jordan Buzil; dear sister of Eleanor (Irv) Marx and Jackie Rogers; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services Monday, July 7, 2008, 1p.m. at the Piser Funeral Chapel 9200 N. Skokie Skokie, IL. Interment Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial to: ORT America, 3701Commercial Suite 13, Northbrook, IL, 60062 or City of Hope, 5215 Old Orchard Suite 800, Skokie, IL, 60077.

For info: 847-679-4740. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAWRUSONIS, ALEX Alex Lawrusonis, age 88, life long resident of Lyons, WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Lorraine, nee Monti; dearest step-father of Richard and Linda; fond brother of Ruth Janikas; with loving and caring neighbors and good friends. Funeral Services Tuesday, July 8, 10 a.m. at Tower Home for Funerals 4007 Joliet Ave.

(not Joliet Road- between Harlem and First just south of Ogden Lyons, IL, 60534. Entombment Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL. Mr. Lawrusonis retired in 1977 from Page Engineering Company with 40 years of service. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m.

For info 708-447-7900 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LAUDICK, THERESE MARIE Therese Marie Laudick, nee Stafford age 66, of Crystal Lake. Born into eternal life, peacefully and surrounded by her family Friday afternoon, after a long illness. Beloved wife of Paul loving mother of Therese (Patrick) Gaughan of Aurora, CO, Steve (Denise) Laudick of Wonder Lake, Scott (Kristin) Laudick of Lake In The Hills, Andrew Laudick of Harvard and Matthew Laudick of Aurora, CO; cherished grandmother of six; fond sister of two brothers and two sisters. Resting at the Justen Funeral Home Crematory 3700 W. Charles J.

Miller McHenry, IL. Visitation Wednesday, July 9, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday, July 10. Visitation resumes at 9:30 a.m.

in the funeral home, leaving at 10:15 a.m. for the 11a.m. Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Crystal Lake. Interment Church of Holy Apostles Cemetery.

Memorials greatly appreciated to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Info: 815-385-2400. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries La PAT, JOSEPH F. Joseph F. La Pat, 64, died suddenly in his Uptown home Sunday morning, June 29, of heart failure.

He was a kind, generous, selfless man who loved Chicago. Born in Racine, WI, he graduated from Horlick H.S. in 1962 and served in the Army as an MP from 1964-67, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He worked for from 1962-64 and 1967-74. He and Dick Uyvari, his life-partner of 39 years, moved to Tinley Park in 1970, then Lakeview area in 1971, before settling in Uptown in 1979.

He made life better for all he touched. He and Dick contributed to many GLBT and environmental orgs. and they restored many north side apartment buildings together. He also loved gardening and cooking. Along with Dick, he is survived by his three older sisters, Delores (Philip) Veselik, Mary Ann (Larry) Andersen and Patricia Barth; brothers Michael, Joseph (Kathleen) and Christopher (Shante); sister Mary Therese Carter; a total of 17 nieces and nephews; and Tommy and Murphy, their beloved cats.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Frank La Pat, his mother and stepfather, Victoria and Walter Smolarek and brothers, Robert and Mark. Private services will be held in Racine on July 12. A public memorial will be held on July 26 at Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Chicago, at noon, followed by a full lunch. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Center on Halsted in Chicago.

For more info see: WindyCityMediaGroup.com. 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 Product: CTMETRO PubDate: 07-06-2008 Zone: ALL Edition: BDOG Page: 4-7 User: lscales Time: Color:.