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37 SECTION1 TRIBUNE CLARK, LUCILLE M. Lucille M. Clark, nee Miller age 87, beloved wife of the late Edward B. "Ned" Clark; loving mother of Brian (Pam), Lynn (Gerald Kattke) Clark and Maura (T.J. ary) Clark; proud grandmother of Todd, Jillian, Ryan and Caitlin; fond sister of Mary Therese (Robert) Nelson and the late Leo (the late June) Miller.

Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn to Most Holy Redeemer Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 8 to 10 a.m.

For call 708-636-1193. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CIUCCI, LYDIA Lydia "Nonee" Ciucci, 90, of Des Plaines, passed away Dec. 6, 2009; beloved wife of the late Ralph; dear mother of Evelyn (late Bob) Hackbert; loving grandmother of Robert, Lori and Scott; great-grandmother of Nick, Kelly, Chris, Ethan, Nicole, Hunter, Payton and Hayley; fond sister-in-law of Tom Ciucci. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge.

Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St.

Joseph Cemetery. Info: 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CHERMEL, KARYN K. Karyn K. Chermel, M. of LaGrange, formerly of Oak Park.

Cherished daughter of Mary and the late Eugene Kennealy; beloved mother of Lisa Chermel (Ron Stelmarski), Kerry Chermel and Dan Chermel; loving grandmother of Jackson and Owen Stelmarski; devoted sister of Sharon Carey, Psy. dear aunt of Kevin Chermel; fond cousin of Robert Fowler. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hallowell James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th Countryside.

Prayers 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for Mass at 10a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Doctors Without Borders 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001-5004 or International Medical Corps1919 Santa Monica Blvd.

Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404 appreciated. Dr. Chermel was a member of Doctors Without Borders, and while serving in Bosnia during the war, her group won The Nobel Peace Prize. She set up Primary Care Centers in Angola with The International Medical Corps. Dr.

Chermel served as an Emergency Room Physician at Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park, at Park Hospital and at Loretto Hospital in Chicago. She was also an instructor at The University of Illinois. Funeral Home Phone Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CARLSON, ARVID HAROLD Arvid Harold Carlson, loving father, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2009 in Marathon, Florida. He was born January 26,1922 in Wayne, Illinois to Anna and Harry Carlson. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Evans) whom he wed 57 years ago in Evanston Illinois; one son, Kermit (Caron) Carlson of Batavia; twin daughters Bonnie (John) Higgins and Connie (Kelly) of St.

Charles; sister-in-laws, Merrida Carlson of Maple Park and Anne Evans of Des- Plaines; seven grandchildren, Kyle, Cooper, Carter Higgins, Barbara, Kristin Carlson; four step grandsons Ron (Melanie) Modesto, Bill Modesto, Jon, Douglas Gottschalk, nieces and nephews, MerridaSue (Carlson) Nelson, Kate (Brian) Newkirk, Nancy (Vincent) Johnsen, Betty (Neal) Schindler, James (Stacey) Evans, grand niece and nephews Todd (Amy) Varra, Chad (Jen) Varra, Tyra Nelson (Wade) Chambers and several great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Verner Carlson; brother-in-law Thomas Evans; niece, Delrose (Carlson) Varra and grand neice Inga Nelson and her father Patrick Nelson. Arvid grew up in Geneva and graduated from Batavia High in 1940. Arvid, a Theta XI, received a Business Degree from Illinois in 1948. He proudly served as a Captain in the Air Transport Command flying as "1stPilot" of and transporting supplies to the front and returning with injured soldiers.

At a young age, his accordion playing started for family, Vasa gatherings and on many stages in the Fox Valley and Chicago. He played locally as the Rythmn Boys, often on WLS Radio and then nationwide with Major Bowes. While in the Air Corp he played for the USO. His favorite were a series of shows with Rita Heyward. He was the consume musician, entertainer and businessman.

Upon graduation he joined Arthur Anderson then Anning Johnson, then with his brother at Thomas Carlson Implement in Batavia. He then joined General Warehouse and Transportation (Chicago) where he was an active member of the American Warehouse Association and the President of the Illinois Warehouse Association. He retired as President of General Warehouse in 1980. He spent the next 30 years in Marathon Florida fishing as a member of the Marathon Yacht Club on his boat The He summered in Batavia and fished on Burntside Lake, Ely, MN. A memorial Service will be on Friday, December 11, 2009, 10 a.m.

at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 South Lincoln Street, Batavia, IL. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Bethany Music Department or to a charity of your choice. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CAMPBELL, MARION E. Marion E.

Campbell, age 93, at rest Dec. 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Philip (1999); loving mother of Craig (JoAnna) Campbell, Lynn (Lennart) Barkinge, and the late James (Carleen and Yvonne) Campbell; adored grandmother of Anne (Marcus), Amy (Don), Beth (Mark), Steven, John, Christopher, Jennifer, and Jeffrey (Lindsay); cherished great-grandmother of Taylor, Austin, Kathryn, Grace, Justin, Jackson, and Colt; fond sister of Ardele (Bill) Payne; dear aunt to Tom (Jean), and the late Bill (Joan). Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 9:15 a.m.

at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17W201 Roosevelt Road (1block west of Rt. 83) Oakbrook Terrace, IL, to St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, North and Lathrop River Forrest, IL. Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Memorials to St. Vincent Ferrer Scholarship Fund appreciated. Funeral inquiries: 630-941-5860 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BYRNES, SANDRA A. Sandra A. Byrnes, passed away on December 5, 2009.

Survived by her beloved life partner Richard Novak; and her loving family, Kevin (Vienna) Sporer, Virginia (the late George) Schissler, Dustin and Sarah Sporer, Chad (Nancy Little), Ky (Erin) Novak and Tara (Donald) Long, Aspyn, Ciera and Kinzie Novak, Kassidy and Hunter Long, the late Gerald (Barbara) and Kenneth (Sue Anne) Schissler. Arrangements entrusted to Funeral Home, 773-233-0551. BRONSON, MARION Marion Bronson, nee Schick beloved wife of Perry; loving mother of Cary (Rita) and Christopher Bronson, Marion Bergmann and Terese (Jaime) Daly; dear grandmother of 13. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S.

Western Ave. to St. John Fisher Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment private.

Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Ste. 800, Chicago, IL, 60631. 773-238-0075.

Sign Guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRATTA, MICHELE Michele Bratta, age 80, of Vernon Hills, at rest Monday, December 7, 2009, beloved husband of Clementina; loving father of Maria (Lou) Bevente, Milena (Benny) Fabiano and Francesca (Phil) Accettura; fond grandfather of Amy (Frank), Tina, Francesca, Michael, Xander and Max; dear brother, uncle, and friend to many. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels (Friel Funeral Directors), 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge.

to Our Lady Mother of the Church Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment, All Saints Cemetery Immaculate Heart of Mary Garden Mausoleum. Visitation, Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-4563410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FLAWS, GENEVIEVE Genevieve "Gen" Flaws, nee Morrone, loving mother of Jodi Flaws (John) Siwek, Camille Pappas (Matt Brall) and Karyn (Michael) Coleman; cherished grandmother of Dino, Anthony, Gabrielle, Nicholas and Mark; dearest sister of Frank Morrone Jr. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Service Wednesday 11a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Orland Park. Interment private.

708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ELWOOD, THOMAS E. Thomas E. Elwood, age 97, of DeKalb formerly of Berkeley, IL. Loving husband of the late Arlene; beloved father of Mary Joan Adams (Bill), Larry (Peggy), Geraldine, and James; 12 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. Visitation, Wed.

9:30 a.m. until time of service, 11a.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17 W. 201 Roosevelt Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Interment, Mt.

Emblem Cemetery. For inquires: 630-941-5860 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries EDWARDS, BETTY LU Betty Lu Edwards, nee Vraney 82 years, of Westchester, formerly of Berwyn, beloved wife of Donald Edwards and the late John Laskowski; dearest mother of Jeanne (Cliff) Berndt, Barbara (Robert) Deibert and Betty (Edward) Dylong; loving grandmother of Jeff (Stephanie), Scott (Barb), Nick Berndt, Jessica (Jared) Meurer, Jason, Abigail, Caleb, Joshua, and the late Lauren Deibert and Katharine Dylong; and cherished great-grandmother of Megan, Joseph, Johnathon, Noah, Olivia and Nathan; fondest of Donald Jr. (the late Ronda), Judy Yarbrough, Debbie (Bruce) DeSanto, Derek, Devin, Andrea, Amanda, Albert, Anthony, Nicholas, and James; cherished sister of the late Elmer Vraney and Dorothy (Carl) Neilsen; great-aunt, and friend of many. Former manager of Lilac Lodge Hillside. Resting at Conboy- Westchester Funeral Home 10501Cer- mak (2 blks.

W. of Mannheim Rd.) Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., to Devine Providence Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Guatemala Food Project, in care of Marlene Koenig, PO Box 436 Santa Claus, IN, 47579, an organization close to the hearts appreciated.

Michael J. Bruno Funeral Director Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DRAGISIC, RUTA Ruta Dragisic, nee Sveinauskaite age 40, loving wife of Phillip; the most beautiful and adored mother of Luke; dearly beloved daughter of Stasys and Leonora Sveinauskas; loving sister of Arminas Sveinauskas; dearest daughter-in- law to Dr. Branko and Taja Dragisic; caring sister-in-law to Peter and Janeen Dragisic. Opelo (Serbian Orthodox Funeral Service) Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. at St.

Sava Monastery, 32377 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville. Interment St. Sava Cemetery. For more information, please contact Sveta Gora Serbian Orthodox Funeral Home in Chicago, phone, 773-588-2200.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DOUGAL, KATHRYN D. Kathryn "Kay" D. Dougal, nee Van Dyne, beloved wife of Thomas W. Dougal; loving mother of Carol (the late Warren) Hack, Thomas J. (Maryellen) McCants and Timothy J.

(Louise) McCants; cherished grandmother of Bobby Hartman, Christie Moore, Johnny Hartman, Patty Hinkes, Tom Hack, Michael Hack and the late Katie Hartman, Mary Kathryn Liethen, Colleen Kolze and Mark J. McCants, Timothy McCants, Jr. and Deanna McGuigan; devoted great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Frances Kretchmer, James F. Van Dyne and Betty Kelly; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in name to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

Visitation Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Inverness. Interment private at Maryhill Cemetery.

For information, Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, www.smithcorcoran.com or 847-359-8020. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DOMAS, OTTO J. Otto J. Domas, formerly of Melrose Park, beloved husband of the late Ann, nee Zikis; loving father of Barbara (the late James) Gruszynski; George (Annelie Palmer), Andrew and the late Judy Lynn and James Domas; dear grandfather of Scott Rajek, Jennifer (Jake) Szymanski and Laura (the late Richard) Moberg; great-grandfather of four; fond brother of the late Anthony and John Domas. Funeral, Thursday 9 a.m.

from Hursen Funeral Home S.W. corner of Roosevelt Mannheim Roads, Westchester to Divine Infant Church, Westchester. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Charities suggested. Funeral Info. Toll-free 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DAVIS, RUTH W. Ruth W. Davis, nee Waxman 81, beloved wife of Leonard for over 60 years; loving mother of Jill (David) Paul, Ronna, Wayne (Susan) and Kenneth (Jennifer); proud grandmother of Lauren, Jonathon, Aaron, Annie, Michael and Emma.

Cremation private. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DANIELSON, CHARLOTTE Charlotte Danielson, born Dec. 27, 1933, in Elizabeth, NJ, to Charles and Agnes Munro. Charlotte married Donald D.

Danielson on Jan. 23, 1956, in San Francisco, CA; she was the devoted mother of Leslie J. (Richard) Chaussey, Dawn M. Shepardson, Douglas D. (Debbie) Danielson Kimberly L.

(late Scott) Farinelli; loving grandmother of 11and great-grandmother of four; fond aunt of Raymond Ludwigsen and Karen Caldwell; Charlotte was predeceased by her parents; and two sisters, Grace Ludwigsen and Janet Blacewicz. US Navy Veteran from 1952-1956 serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11a.m. at Our Evangelical Lutheran Church, 815 S.

Washington Naperville, IL. In loving memory of Charlotte, memorials may be made to Northwestern Memorial Cognitive Neurology and Disease Center (CNADC) in Chicago. For service info, call Blake-Lamb Funeral Home at 630-964-9392. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CZAJA, LORETTA CATHERINE Loretta Catherine Czaja, age 87, of Whitewater, WI, formerly of Franklin Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Fairhaven Health Center, in Whitewater, WI.

Loretta was born in Chicago, IL on Jan. 24, 1922, the daughter of Ludwig and Josephine (Potempa) Koterski. On July 14, 1946, Loretta married John Frank Czaja in Chicago, IL. Loretta found great joy in making quilts and afghans that she gave to friends and charities. She was also an avid gardener.

Surviving, are her husband, John Czaja, Janesville, WI; son, Steve (Christine) Czaja, Broadview, IL; and two daughters, Sally (Bob Schoenfeld) Czaja, Linden, NJ, and Rita Czaja, Janesville, WI. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Steve Koterski; and a sister, Chestine Doutlick. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials to the Little City Foundation, Palatine, IL, or the Salvation Army. The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JONES, STANLEY L.

Stanley L. Jones, noted historian, died Nov. 26, 2009, in Santa Maria, CA. He was 91 years old. Stan was born in Shell Lake, WI, on his dairy farm.

Dr. Jones received his B.S. and M.A. degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Ph.D.

from the University of Urbana. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe, the South Pacific and North Africa. Dr. Jones began his distinguished scholarly career at the University of Illinois, at Navy Pier in Chicago, in 1947.

He was instrumental in the formation of the current University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, where he was a history professor, Chairman of the History Department and served as acting Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His tenure at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, ended in 1970. Dr. Jones then became the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro from 1971to 1983. When he retired he returned to Chicago Circle Campus as a Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Jones conducted extensive research on the presidential election of 1896 between William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan, and authored a book entitled "The Presidential Election of 1896," which was published in 1964 by the University of Wisconsin Press. children and grandchildren will always remember his sense of humor, his wit and intellect, his love of books, his "guided" hikes through the woods and along the shorelines of Door County, WI, and his constant support and love. He was pre-deceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Adele Tuman Jones. He is survived by his daughters, Glenna, Peters (Stefan), Maia (Steven) Lewis and Lois Finn; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HEYSE, IRENE J. Irene J. Heyse, 92, beloved wife of the late Herman O. Heyse; loving mother of Diane M. Slowinski; fond mother-in-law of Jerome Slowinski; cherished grandmother of Patricia Feinman, Debra Slowinski and Cheryl (Ken) De Vault; proud great-grandmother of Jacob Feinman; special aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral, Thursday 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 Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation, Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m.

708-425-0500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HENREID, ROBERT K. Robert K. Henreid, 41, of Hawthorn Woods, IL. Devoted son of Will and Joanne Henreid; dear brother of Cindy (Thomas) Spino, Lisa (Paul) Kasabian and Bill (Tammy) Henreid; fond uncle of seven.

Born September 27, 1968 in Park Ridge, IL, he passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009, at home. Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2009, from 10 a.m. to time of funeral service 12 noon at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St. Wauconda, IL 60084.

Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to JDRF (1-312-670-0313) or www.jdrfillinois.org. Funeral info: 847-526-2115 or visit kisselburgwaucondafuneralhome.com HARA, MUTSUKO Mutsuko Hara, nee Kawaguchi age 88, died Dec. 5, 2009, beloved wife of the late Yasushi; loving mother of Albert (Patti), Steve, the late Alan, Cheryl (Dan); dear grandmother of Carol (Randy), Scott (Krystyn), Corinne (Chris), Daniel, Jaime (Matt), Megan, Bryan, Justin great-grandmother of two; sister of the late Misa Suzuki and the late Hiro Kawaguchi. Memorial visitation Thursday, Dec.

10, from 5 p.m. until memorial service following at 7 p.m. at Lakeview Funeral Home, 1458 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, 60657. For 773-472-6300 or www.lakeviewfuneralhome.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HANLEY, SARA MURRAY Sara Murray Hanley, nee Hessler age 89, recently of Naperville, formerly of Berwyn, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sara was preceded in death by first husband, Joe Smith; second husband, Tom Hanley; parents, George and Grace Hessler; siblings, Georgia Hessler, Rose Vanerka, and Fred Hessler; and son, Joseph Smith (in May 2009). She is survived by her sister Marion Giles; daughter, Janet Smith- Peterson; son-in-law, Kevin Peterson; and step-grandchildren, Drew and Madelaine Peterson. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Dec.

14, 2009, at 11a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 25 E. Benton Naperville, IL. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HACK See Kathryn D. Dougal notice.

GULLEY, VIRGINIA K. Virginia K. Gulley, age 53, of Carol Stream for 26 years. Loving wife of Stephen; beloved mother of Marcie Gulley and Kim Boresch; dear sister of Thomas Clayton; and devoted daughter of the late Harold K. and Mary Elizabeth Clayton.

Memorial visitation, Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Leonard Memorial Home 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn. Services and burial are private. Memorials to choice of charity are appreciated. Funeral information: 630-469-0032.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GOLDSMITH, BURTON LEE Burton Lee Goldsmith, age 75, Beloved husband of Suchada, nee Sangsuwan; loving son of the late Louis and Anna Goldsmith; dear brother of Florette (the late Marvin) Sinofsky and Sue (Gary) Cohn; adored uncle of David (Lynn) Sinofsky, Brian (Cathy) Sinofsky, Jeffrey (Kathy) Cohn, and Richard (Melissa) Cohn. Services Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at Chicago Jewish FuneralsChapel 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (1block N. of Lake Cook).

Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 651W. Washington Chicago, IL 60661Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GIBBONS, CATHERINE S. Catherine S. Gibbons, nee Bohnert beloved wife of Marvin Gibbons and the late Stanley Partyka; loving mother of Stan (Linda) Partyka, Greg (Brenda) Partyka and Nancy (Marco) Wishart; dear grandmother of eight.

Funeral Service, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from Geils Funeral Home 180 S. York Road Bensenville, proceeding to St. Alexis Church 400 W. Wood Bensenville, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Visitation, Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bridgeway Christian Village Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Facility, 111E. Washington, Bensenville, IL 60106.

For funeral info, call 630-766-3232 or www.geilsfuneralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GERSON, IRVING B. Irving B. Gerson, 90, beloved husband of Corinne Q. Siegel Gerson; loving father of Janet Gerson (David Tribich Gerson, Dee Gerson (Kevin) Tivenan, Paula (the late Terry) Johnston, Steven (Julie) Williams, Andrew Siegel, Elizabeth (Dr.

Kenneth) Cohen and Eileen (Harald) Aadland; proud grandfather of Julia, Chloe, Alexandra, Adam, Teddy, Johnny, Alex, Lauren, Rebecca and Hedda; dear brother of the late Lois (the late Sol) Kushner; former husband of the late Elizabeth Schwartz Gerson. Graveside Services, Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. at Rosehill Cemetery (Section W), 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL. Memorials in his memory to KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation, 1100 E.

Hyde Park Chicago, IL 60615 or your favorite charity would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals 847-229-8822 or www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FLYNN, MICHAEL J. Michael J. Flynn, age 61, together forever with his beloved wife of 39 years, the late Susan nee Stumpf; loving father of Christopher (Molly) and Melissa Flynn Paradis); proud grandfather of Fiona Bella; devoted son of the late William and Loretta Flynn; dear brother of William Barry, Allan (Theresa), Brian (Dorothy), Carey, Marybeth, Julie (Brian) Cechony, Paul (Christine) and Janet Flynn. Mike was also loved by his Stumpf family sisters and brothers-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Friends will be received on Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Chicago, IL 60643. Mass of Christian Burial at 7 p.m. Private Interment.

In lieu flowers, memorials to St. of Illinois Foundation, 18350 Crossing Drive, Suite 103, Tinley Park, IL 60487 are most appreciated. Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MACKOWIAK MACK, IRENE J. Irene J.

Mackowiak Mack, nee Warchal beloved wife of the late Steve; dear mother of Jim (Judith), Tim and Len (Katherine); loving grandmother of Stephanie, Nicole, Charlene and Frank; dear sister of Sr. Mary Janella, O.S.F., Phyllis (Charles) Grace, Florence Warchal, Jesse Warchal and the late Rita (the late Ray) Rossborough; fond cousin of Mary Hamilton. Friends and family will gather Thursday at St. Bernadette Church, 9343 S. Sacramento for memorial Mass at 10 a.m.

Interment private. Arrangements by Beverly Ridge Funeral Home 773-779-4411. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MACK, CHRISTINE Christine Mack, age 75. Beloved wife of the late Robert loving mother of Michael (Kathleen), Nancy (Leo) Mack-Robles, David (Darlene), Sandy Aksoy, Sue Breast, and John; beloved grandmother of Ryan, Alex, Leo, Lisa, Eyvette, Tim, Holly, Ava, Tan, April, John, Sean, Jordyn and the late Shane; devoted great-grandmother of Michael, Melayna, Justin, Giana and Stephanie; fond aunt of Christine (Todd) Campbell. Visitation at Hollerbach Funeral Home 4024 N.

Elston Ave. at Irving Park on Wednesday, from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will begin Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Chicago.

Interment, St. Casimir Cemetery. Info: 773-463-1510 or www.hollerbach.us. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LEVEY, RONALD SANFORD Ronald Sanford Levey, age 78, beloved husband of Lorraine, (nee Klanman), for 52 years; loving father of Alan (Georgina) and Lynne (David) Schreibman; cherished papa of Nathan and Aaron Levey and Ali, Benjamin and Sarah Schreibman; brother of Lois (Irv) Lazarus; brother-in-law of Ann (Robert) Wangers; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lance Armstrong Foundation National Mail Processing Center, PO Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-6603.

Service Tuesday, 11a.m. at the Weinstein Funeral Home 111Sko- kie Wilmette, IL, 60091. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. For 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LEO, JOSEPH M.

Joseph M. Leo, 53, beloved husband of Janet nee Bollweg; dear father of Danielle Leo; loving grandfather of Devin and Teresa; cherished son of Virginia (the late Joseph) Leo; fond brother of Steven (Patsy) and Robert Leo; dear step-father of Julie (Wade) Dicus, Christine Lee, Sarah Kibler and Elizabeth (Mick) Jansey; and loving step-grandfather of many. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Williams- Woodward Funeral Home 820 Pine West Chicago (Rt. 59 Pine Sts.) Visitation Thursday from 10 a.m.

until time of service, 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 29W 260 Batavia Warrenville, IL 60555. Interment Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Funeral info: 630-231-1300 or www.williams-woodward.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LEGNER, BARBARA G.

Barbara G. Legner, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Beloved wife of Richard and mother of Jacqueline Gentile and Jill Anderson (Fred); dear grandmother to Michael, Karen, and James "JJ" Gentile and Lauren and Beth Anderson; survived by her sister, Loraine Paeth. Service to be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501Main Downers Grove, IL on Dec.

12, 2009 at 10 a.m. Memorials to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or St. Thomas Hospice. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LEAHY, GERALD Gerald Leahy, 59, loving son of Eileen and the late William; fond brother of John (Susan), William Jr. (Carol), Lawrence, Mary Ellen, Francis CFD (Janet), Richard, and Katy (Claude) Landaur; proud uncle of Rory, Daniel, Maria, Katy, Nora, Alana, Michael and Molly.

Graduate of St. George High School and Loyola University. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Barr Funeral Home 6222 N. Broadway, Chicago. Funeral leaving Thursday, 10:30, for 11 a.m.

Mass at St. Gertrude Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia appreciated. For information call 773-743-4034 or sign the guest- book at BarrFuneralHome.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LASKOWSKI See Betty Lu Edwards notice. LASKOWSKA, ZDZISLAWA Zdzislawa "Sophie" Laskowska, loving sister of Maryla (Walter) Kitlas; dear aunt of Roland (Nipa) Kitlas and Arleta (Bart) Vereb. Employee of Jewel Foods. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Casey- Laskowski Funeral Home 4540 W.

Diversey Chicago, to Our Lady of Grace Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation from 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Funeral 773-777-6300. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KUROWSKI, LORRAINE C. Lorraine C. Kurowski, nee Cichon beloved wife of the late Eugene loving mother of Terry (Jack) Federico, Diane (Tim) Janczak and Benita (Michael) Hallahan; proud grandma of Eric Federico; devoted sister of the late Ronald (Adrienne) Cichon; also loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S.

Oak Park Tinley Park, to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

For information, 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KITTNER, HAROLD P. Harold P. (Hutch) Kittner, beloved husband of Janet, (nee DeGeorge); loving father of Nicholas and Patricia (Paul) Godek; dear brother of the late Herman, William, Frank, Josephine Voss, and Florence Thies; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews; fond brother-in-law of Joseph (Vivian), Vince (Ann) and the late Frank (Esther) and Carl (Darthea), all DeGeorge. Funeral Wednesday, with a 10:30 a.m.

Chapel Service, at the Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence, Norridge. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m.

708-456-8300 KISH, GEORGE George Kish, Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Helen, nee Dubinski; dear brother of Ida Alexander, Irma Kiss and Violet Fogarssy; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral, Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home 10415 S. Kedzie to St. Christina Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.

Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Member of A.L. Post Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JOSPEY, MARJORIE Marjorie Jospey, beloved wife of Maxwell Jospey and the late Dr. Louis Scheman; dear mother of Nancy Ann (Steven) Johnson, Dr. Andrew (Cathy Small) Scheman, Susan (Michael) Jacob and the late Jane Cobb; mother-in-law of Robert Cobb; loving grandmother of Scott (Carrie) Johnson, Wendy (Peter) Coticchia, Loren Scheman, Nicole Scheman, Annie Cobb, Allison Cobb, Jennifer (Daniel) Schnapp and Jeffrey Jacob; proud great-grandmother of Chelsea Johnson, Alexis Coticchia, Madison Coticchia, Eliana Schnapp; sister of Elaine (the late Jerome) Solomon; also survived by loving caregivers, Grace Fernandez, Gina Lao-Chua, Carl Laurie and all who have cared for the Jospeys. Services and Interment in Detroit. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel 1-800-325-7105.

www.irakaufman.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAUERBERG, GRACE H. Grace H. Sauerberg, 88, of LaGrange, beloved wife of the late Paul Andermann and the late Walter Sauerberg; loving mother of Paula (Clyde) Rhodes, Steven M.D. (Nancy) and the late Jay Sauerberg; devoted grandmother of Wendy (Alan) Neiner, Chris (Karina) Rhodes, Jonathan (Monica) Rhodes, Neal (Anne-Marie) Sauerberg and Laura Sauerberg; dear great-grandmother of eight; fond sister of Eleanor (late Robert) McGrath; dear aunt of David McGrath and the late Michael McGrath. Memorial Visitation 9 a.m.

until time of Memorial Service 11a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at Hallowell James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Countryside. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to The American Diabetes 30 N. Michigan Ste. 2015, Chicago, IL 60602 appreciated. Funeral Home Phone 708-352-6500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROCK, ALLEN E.

Allen E. Rock, age 65, of Mokena for 21 years, formerly of Worth, passed away Dec. 6, 2009. He was a member of the Oak Lawn Hog and Hill Gulley Riders. Allen is survived by his loving family; wife Missy, nee Derzinski, Rock; son Kevin Rock and daughter Ashley Rock; brother Jerry (Doreen) Rock; sister Kim (Ray) Tatar and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Dorothy, nee Otto, Rock. Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, from 2 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 8 p.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private.

For information, 815-806-2225. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RILEY, PHYLLIS J. Phyllis J. Riley, nee Holland, 83, of Oak Park, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Riley; devoted mother of M.

Susan (Allan Sincox) Riley and Robert (Kerri McBride) Riley; loving grandmother of Michael Riley- Sincox and Mary Margaret Riley; dear sister of Charles (Kimi) and Patrick (Pitter) Holland. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 W. Madison Forest Park (two blks. W.

of Harlem). Family and friends to gather at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, at St. Giles Catholic Church, 1045 Columbian Oak Park, where a Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info.

708-366-2200. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries REUTER, MARGUERITE A. Marguerite A. Reuter, 56, of Genoa City, Wisconsin died unexpectedly Friday December 4, 2009 at Lakeland Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Querhammer Flagg Funeral Home (815) 459-1760.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RENKOSIAK, CARMELA A. Carmela A. Renkosiak, nee Wisniewski wife of the late Clarence; mother of the late Michele, Daniel, Renee and David; grandmother of Michael, Thomas, Steven, Robert and Rebecca; sister to the late Jerome, Barbara and Elizabeth. Interment private. For more information, please contact Theis-Gorski Funeral Home phone: 773-463-5800.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries REIDY, JAMES F. James "Jim" F. Reidy, 61, of Paducah died at 9 a.m. Sunday at Western Baptist Hospital. Mr.

Reidy was a U.S. Air Force veteran, served during Vietnam era. He was a driver for Paducah Area Transit system. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1191, and the American Legion Post 31, both in Paducah. He is survived by two daughters, Christine (John) Galinsky of Lemont, IL and Shannon (Dr.

Richard) Stiles of Chicago, IL; two granddaughters, Samatha Galinsky and Jessica Galinsky of Lemont; two sisters, Nancy Kapp of Chicago and Barbara Heidegger of Orland Park, IL; and a dearest friend, Phil Christiano of Barlett, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. and Marie Jacob Reidy. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lindsey Funeral Home in Paducah.

Graveside services will be 11a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Chicago, IL, with Father Joseph Seiz officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1191, 1727 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42001. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries REGAN, JOHN J. John J. Regan, age 86, of Elmwood Park, WWII Veteran, loving son of the late James and Bridget "Bessie" Regan; dear brother of Vernyle (the late George) Lavery, Jean, Thomas and the late William Regan; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW.

Funeral Thursday, 8:30 a.m. from Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Chicago, to St. William Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated.

Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. For Info, 773-889-1700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PARTYKA See Catherine S. Gibbons notice.

OPRESNIK, ANTON Anton Opresnik, formerly of Brookfield and New Smyrna Beach, FL, beloved husband of the late Vera, nee Kanduti; loving father of Mary and Diane Opresnik; brother of Mary (late Peter) Ahacich; step-brother of the late Damjan Opresnik; uncle of Peter Ahacich; dear friend of Jean Desko. Visitation after 9 a.m. Wednesday, at Hallowell James Funeral Home 301-75th Downers Grove. Prayers 9:30 a.m. from chapel to Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church in Darien, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Thomas Hospice would be appreciated. Funeral 630-964-6500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McCANTS See Kathryn D. Dougal. MCCANN, HARRIET H. Harriet H. McCann, age 90, of Park City, passed on Dec.

6, 2009 at Vista East Medical Center, born on May 31, 1919, in Chicago, IL. Church member of St. Catholic Church, Wadsworth, IL, survived by her care giver Carol J. Lemke. Burial at St.

Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. No flowers please, condolences may be sent to Carol Lemke. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Home, of Gurnee. Info, 847-336-0127. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MAZIARZ, CECELIA Cecelia Maziarz, nee Burnejko loving wife of Eugene; beloved mother of Patricia (Steven) LaCroix; dear grandmother of Ana Alicia Parra and Daniel David Parra; daughter of the late Joanna and Antony Burnejko; sister of the late Estelle Boris, the late Josephine Wyzvkovicz, the late Walter, the late Helen Celmer, the late Jennie Kopek, the late Sophia Maziarz and Elizabeth Spiga; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday from Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home 9568 Belmont Franklin Park, to St. Celestine Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MARCHESE, PETER Peter Marchese, 95, beloved husband of the late Rose, nee Frangella; loving father of Clara (the late Dennis) Koepke, and Ed (Karen) Marchese; proud grandfather of six; great-grandfather of 12; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501W. Cermak Westchester (2 blocks W. of Manheim Rd.) on Thursday from 9 to 11a.m. Funeral Thursday, at 11a.m.

from the funeral home to Divine Infant Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further info 708-FUNERAL Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZIBITS, CHERYL A. Cheryl A.

Zibits, age 41, a cherished daughter of Don and Carol, (nee Frankowski). Beloved sister to Debbie (Paul) Sullivan; loving aunt of Lauren; a dear niece to William and Michael (Patricia) Zibits; cousin to Heidi (Steve) Clonts and Karen Zibits; and a cherished friend of many. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL, to St. Stephen Church, Mass 10 a.m., Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. 815-806-2225. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WHALING, ANNE Anne Whaling, of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Wally (Bobbie), Kathy (Tom) Sherman, and Tim; grandmother of Stacy, Kelly, Devon, and Erin; great-grandmother of Tyler; sister of Matthew (Pat) Grizley, Chris (Gil) Hawkins, Connie Haas, and George (Betty) Grizley; and the late Rose Lunghofer, Marie Thurmond, Jack Grizley, and Eve Schmidt; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home 567 S.

Spring Rd, Elmhurst from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Prayers Thursday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to Visitation 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 WANDA, JOSEPH Joseph Wanda, beloved husband of Lottie dear brother of the late Mike, John, Frank, Andy, Anne Wrobel and Mary Potsek; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lifetime member of Southwest Moose Lodge. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W.

103rd Oak Lawn to St. Germaine Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation, Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m.

for info, call 708-636-1193. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TONNE, VIRGINIA GRACE Virginia Grace Tonne, nee Weiland, age 88, of Lombard, beloved wife of the late August loving mother of Dr. Bill (Peg), Jim (Jeanine), Augie Jr. (Vigdis) and Virginia "Ginna" (Bob) Allen; dear grandmother of Karen (Nathan) Greiner, Lara (Cory) Walters, Erik (Rita), Larissa (John) Shvedas, Kristen Allen (fiance Dave Florek), Courtney (Jeff) Branstetter, Jackie Allen and Jim Allen; great-grandmother of Aidan, Colin, Madelyn, Kathryn, Evelyn and Taylor; fond sister in law of MaryLou Buckel; many many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her brother Roy Weiland and his wife Marie; and her brothers and sisters in law, Gale Buckel, Catherine (late Arvid) Kohlin, Ted (the late Cass) Tonne, Bill Tonne U.S.

Army KIA WWII, Chris (the late Kay) Tonne, Arl (the late Marie) Tonne, Jerry (the late Helen) Tonne and Bob (the late Clarice) Tonne. Funeral Services will be held Thursday 9:30 a.m. from the Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard, to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass.

Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Evans Scholars Foundation, 1Briar Golf, IL, 60029 Info: Toll-Free 888-629-0094. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SISCO, KARLA A. Karla A.

Sisco, age 41, of Joliet and formerly of Westmont and the Chicagoland area, passed away Dec. 4, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Guy; dear mother of Joseph and Gianna Garcia; fond sister of Marty Anderson; dearest aunt of three; preceded in death by her parents. All friends and relatives can gather on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 from 3 p.m.

until a Memorial service begins at 8 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd, Joliet. For info, (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHRAEDER, WILLIAM William "Bill" Schraeder, 87, of Addison, beloved husband of Henel, nee Bradl; loving father of William F.

II (Laura), Thomas (Jorja), Jerry, Peter, (Katy) and Paul Schraeder; dearest grandfather of Jason, Philip, Tricia, Max, Marianne, Patrick and Natasha; cherished great-grandfather of Brianne. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Humes Funeral Home 320 W. Lake Addison (two mi. of 83, two mi.

E. of 53), to St. Joseph Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday.

For www.HumesFuneralHome.com or 630.628.8808 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHAEFER, RICHARD H. Richard H. Schaefer, 79, of Longboat Key formerly of Wilmette, passed away on Dec. 5, 2009. A Catholic Service will be held Dec.

12, 2009 at St. Mary Star of the Sea on Longboat Key, FL, at 10 a.m. Richard was born July 24, 1930 in Sandusky, OH to Anthony and Ethel Gertrude Schaefer, both deceased. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 57 years, Gerda, nee Norling-Christensen; five children, Christi (Charles) Hartigan, Leigh Ann (Charles) Devine, Richard, Jr. (Ruth), Rohn (Susan), and Jeffrey (Diane); ten adoring grandchildren, Kari Devine, Kelli Raines, Krystina Schaefer, Megan Hartigan, Richard Schaefer III, Gigi Schaefer, Cassidy Schaefer, Dylan Schaefer, Michael Schaefer and Katie Schaefer; one great- grandson, Devin Andre Raines; and brother, Raymond, of Sandusky and Marco Island.

Predeceased by a sister, Bernita; and brother, Owen. Richard was the founder of the DG Hardware Stores chain located in Sarasota and the Chicago area. He founded the chain following his retirement from a successful business career. Richard began as a practicing CPA in Chicago. Subsequently, he worked his way up from a finance position to President and CEO of the Chicago-based Tractor Supply Company.

In 1973, he left Tractor Supply to become CEO of Dollar Stores, a Jackson, Mississippi based chain with over 400 retail stores throughout the southeastern United States. In 1976, he was named CEO of Fox Grocery Company, a large food wholesaler operating in the Pittsburgh area. In 1981, Richard resigned his position with Fox and moved to Longboat Key. For the next ten years he was a Mergers Acquisitions consultant in the food industry and directed the reorganization of several troubled companies. He opened his first hardware store in 1981in Sarasota.

Prior to his business career, he was an officer in the United States Air Force reporting to the Pentagon. He joined the Air Force after graduating from The Ohio State University in 1952 with a degree in Business. He earned his CPA following graduate school at Northwestern University. Throughout his life, Richard was active in the Catholic Church donating both time and money to numerous causes supported by his church. He was also generous in his support of charities in the various communities where he lived in ways too numerous to mention.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Donors Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, (888) 773-9958, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org or to Tide- Well Hospice and Palliative Care, Attn: Philanthropy Dept, 5955 Rand Sarasota, FL 34238, (800) 959-4291, www.tidewell.org. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAUTER, EVELYN M. Evelyn M. Sauter, age 90, of Oswego, IL, died on Monday, Dec.

7, 2009, at Amboy Rehab Nursing Home, in Amboy, IL. She was born July 5, 1919, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edward F. and Sophie M. (Miller) Lietzow. Mrs.

Sauter was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park, IL, and prior to her retirement was a secretary at Standard Supply Company in Chicago, IL. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Sauter of Oswego, IL, and Glenn (Vicki) Sauter of Amboy, IL; three grandchildren, Brett (Heather) Sauter of Villa Park, IL, Dana and Jeffrey Sauter, both of Oswego, IL; and a great-grandson, Gavin Wesley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Wesley Sauter; sister, Vivian Budinger; and daughter-in-law, Janine Sauter. Visitation Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, 3:30 to 8 p.m.

at McKeown-Dunn Funeral Home, LTD Cremation Services, 210 S. Madison Oswego, IL. Funeral services Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev.

Peter Holmer officiating. Burial will take place at Bethania Cemetery in Justice, IL. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Amboy, IL. 630-554-3888. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Product: CTMAIN PubDate: 12-08-2009 Zone: ALL Edition: HD Page: 1-37 User: cci Time: Color:.