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123456 14 CHICAGO METRO BEUSCHER, COLLEEN CECILE Colleen Cecile Beuscher, age 67, of Wheaton formerly of Glen Ellyn. Beloved wife of Hugh; loving mother of Donna (Patrick) Kelly, Peter (Michelle) and David; cherished grandmother of Owesn David Kelly; dear twin sister of Thomas F. Walsh; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Leonard Memorial Home Ltd 565 Duane Glen Ellyn.

Everyone meet for FuneralMass Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church, Wheaton. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton.

Memorials to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Illinois Chapter, 651 W. Washington Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60661, appreciated. Funeral information 630-469-0032 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries BEBACK See Robert J. Bob Spitkovsky notice.

BALCERZAK, JOAN Joan Balcerzak, nee Kenny 71, of Northbrook, passed away March 15, 2006 after a hard fought 22 year battle with breast cancer, beloved wife for 47 years of Marion; loving mother of Stephanie (Robert) Graves, Susan (Jeffrey) Blade, Jennifer (Robert) Claas and Jeffrey (Kathleen) Balcerzak; proud and loving grandmother of Joe, Maggie and Ian Graves, Sarah and Elizabeth Blade and Matt and Melody Claas; dear sister of Lucille Sis (Clifford) Peart and Terese Terri Keats; aunt ofmany nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3t o7 p.m. at The N.H.Scott HanekampFuneral Hom 1240 Waukegan Glenview. Funeral from the funeral home Monday 10:30 a.m.to St. Norbert Catholic Church, 1809 Walters Northbrook, for Mass at 11 a.m.

Interment All Saints. Memorials may be made to The Kellogg Cancer Care Center, 1033 University Place, Suite 450, Evanston, IL 60201. Funeral info 847-998-1020 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries ANDREWS, LILLIAN Lillian Andrews, nee Chodorowski age96, beloved wife of the late Walter; lovingmother of Rev. Edward O.S.A., Robert (Dolores), Celine (John) Szykowny and the late James; dearest grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 15; great-great-grandmother of six; devoted sister of Walter Babe Chodorowski. Visitation Sunday 3 p.m.

to 9 p.m. at Modell FuneralHome, 12641 W. Homer Glen. Lying in state on Monday from 9 a.m. until Mass time 10 a.m.

at HolyFamily Villa Chapel, 12220 Will-Cook Road, Lemont. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieuof flowers, donations to Holy Family Villa or Little Company of Mary Hospiceappreciated. 708-301-3595. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ANDERSON, LEONA WESTEL Leona Westel Anderson, of Fairview Baptist Home, formerly of Berwyn.

Beloved wife ofthe late John Westel and late Clifford Anderson; loving mother of Dorothy (Joe) (Lois) Westel and the late Jack Westel (Florence Quinn); grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at a llow- ell James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Monday at Fairview Baptist Home Ulrich Memorial Chapel, 250 Village Downers Grove.

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle, Chicago 60610 appreciated. Funeral Info: 630-964-6500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ALVINO, JOHN JOSEPH John Joseph Alvino, 84, ofEvans- ton, beloved husband of the late Diana Alvino, nee Urbinati; loving father of Dr.

Sylvia M. andJohn Gregory (Cathy) Alvino; proud grandfather of Allison Alvino; dear brotherof Harry Alvino, Ann Ray and Mildred Leake; caring uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral ome 1571 Maple Evanston and Saturday 10 a.m.

until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church, 1615 Lincoln Evanston. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. Funeral Info, 847-869-2900 or www.donnellanfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries ABRAHAM, VIRGINIA V.

Virginia V. Abraham, nee Lewczyk beloved wife of the late Marvin; loving mother of Patricia Abraham; fond sister of the late Maryand the late Pauline Lewczyk; dear sister-in-law of Elaine Heckel; cherished aunt of and Robert and many great-nieces andneph- ews; devoted godmother of Karen Jones. Funeral Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Chicago, to St.

Hedwig for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Info, 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries ABRAHAM, NELLIE Nellie Abraham, March 14, 2006, loving sister of Mary and Paul (the late Alice) Abraham; dearest aunt of John (Janis), James Abraham and the late Paulette; great aunt of Robert, Michael and Elizabeth.

Visitation a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St.Ger- trude Church, 1420 W. Granville Ave. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ste. 1700, Chicago, IL 60601 would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices SIGNORELLI, SAM Sam Signorelli, we ve been missing you for12 years.

Dad we still love you. BENDER, SHANNON THERESE Happy 20th Birthday 3-17-06 We love you dear angel Mom and Dad, Caitlin and Patrick In Memoriam CLARENDON HILLS CEMETERY Westmont, IL. 2 grave sites, $1000 each or $1900 for both.Call 815-577-5379 OAK RIDGE-GLEN OAK CEMETERY 108 graves, maple section. Entire partialonly. $50,000 firm.

Fax Inq: 574-299-9012 Cemeteries, Crematories, Mausoleums Affordable-Dignified services in your Church Les Bale serving since 1975 ChristianFuneral Home Cremations 1-800-910-6000 Chicago Suburbs ChristianFuneral Home Cremations 1-800-910-6000 Chicago Surburbs Affordable-Dignified services in your Church ATTENTION FUNERAL DIRECTORS: The business hours for the placement of paid death notices are: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Faxes and e-mail: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

Faxes and e-mail: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To place a paid death notice, please call: 312-222-2222 Fax: 312-222-4014 e-mail: FREY GEORGE FREDRICK George Fredrick Frey 80, of Highland Park, passed away March 15, 2006. Cherished husband of Louise; loving father of Buddy (Sarah), Gary (Paula), Wendy (Mark) Perlman, Laura (Luis Banda) and Patricia; adoring grandfather of Geoffrey, Nicole, Alison, Sydney, Andrew, Jack and Rebecca; brother of Iris (William) Foltmer. Memorial Service Sunday, March1 9a t1 p.m., Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Donations may be made to the Kellogg Cancer Care Center of Highland Park Hospital. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries FABISIEWICZ, EUGENE Eugene Gene Fabisiewicz, 78, of Mt.

Prospect, passed peacefully and surrounded byhis family on March 15, 2006. He is survived by his beloved and cherished wife, daughters, Judy (Howard) Yackle, Terri (Kerry) Multz, Sue (Jack) McCoppin and Marla (Bob) Mesko; and his pridy and joy, hisgrandchil- dren, Kyle, Matthew, Shawn, Sophie and Scott. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m.

at iedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Prayers Monday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St.

Thomas Becket Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. For info, 847-255-7800or www.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CURRY, PAMELA ZITO Pamela ZitoCurry, nee Zito age 49, died after a long battle with cancer. Devoted mother and church member; devoted mother ofVanessa and Garret Curry; loving daughter of Gerald Sr.

and Arlene, nee Zentz, Zito; dear sister of the late Gerald Laura (Vito) Della Pollo, Marilyn (Tom) Costello, Thomas (Janice), Joseph (Amy) Zito; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., at Salerno Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake Roselle 60172 mi. west of to St. James the Apostle Church, Glen Ellyn.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of HeavenCemetery. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. For info 630-889-1700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries COHEN, MAURICE Maurice Cohen, 98, of Evanston, March 15, 2006, beloved husband of the late Ida Cohen (2004) and the late Hannah Cohen (1946); loving father of Joel (Katie Petric Cory) Cory and the late Joy (David Potterveld); devoted uncle of Ashley and Tom Petric; fond brother of Leonard Covert.

Memorial Services on Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the home of Joel and Katie Cory. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Jewish United Fund, 1 Franklin Room 625, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. Forinfo, Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries CAVANAUGH, MARY C.

Mary C. Cavanaugh, nee Burke age97, beloved wife of the late James P. Cavanaugh; devoted mother of Dolores (the late Mickey) Flood, the late James (Mary) Cavanaugh and Carol Mejdrich; proud grandmother of16; adored great-grandmother of 36; cherished great-great grandmother of 12; dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Monday, 9:15 a.m. fromthe Robert J.

Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. George Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery.

In lieu offlow- ers, donations to the Rivera Country Club 18th Annual Cancer Fundraiser, 8801 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60462 would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 or www.sheehyfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CASHEL, DOLORES JEANNE Dolores Jeanne Cashel, age 96, of Lemont, formerly of La Grange Park, beloved daughter of the late John C. Cashel and Mary Leary; dear sister of the late Herbert and Terrance Cashel. Dolores is survived bymany friends at Bethlehem Woods and was a longtime teacher in the Cicero School District.

Funeral Monday, March 20, 2006 at Bethlehem Woods, 1571 W. Ogden, La Grange Park. Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Arrangements by Hitzeman FuneralHome, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL.60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CALLIER-SMITH, ELEANOR ANITA Eleanor Anita Callier-Smith, age 66, ofPunta Gorda, FL, formerly of Chicago. Loving wife of Byron Smith; devoted mother of Earl (Etherine) Norris, Eric Norris andEleanor Frances Callier (Thomas Greene); dear grandmother offour and great-grandmother of four; fond sister of Marvin (Cora) Summerlin. Visitation Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.

at Drechsler, Brown Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion Oak Park. Prayers Saturday, 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home going to St. Catherine-St.

Lucy Church for 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial.Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. FuneralInfo: 708-383-3191. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CALDERONE, LUCILLE Lucille Calderone, nee Couture beloved wife of the late Frank J. Calderone; dear mother of Barbara (Tom) Mestling and Louise (Patrick Barclay) Calderone; cherished grandmotherof Neal, Rita and Julie Mestling and Wyatt Calderone-Barclay; fond sister of Angela Woodward.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m.

from the funeral home to St. Mary Church, Buffalo Grove. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Memorials to the Alzheimer Association.

For info, 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BUTLER See Lois Wegenast, R.N., nee Gallapo Notice. BURNS, ROSE GRACE Rose Grace Rody Burns, 74, died March 15, 2006 at her home in Lake Forest, IL, wife of Edward Burns; mother of John (Sue) Burns of Lake Forest, Edward (Linda) Burns of Mt. Prospect and Barbara (Paul) Norton of Mundelein; grandmother of Ryan and Brittany Burns, Angela and Samantha Norton; sister of Mary Canovi of Highwood, IL. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 East Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL.

A 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 20, 2006 at Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Interment private, St. Mary Cemetery, Lake Forest.

In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to Athletic Department of the School of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Info, 847-234-0022 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BURKE See Mildred M. McGregor notice.

BRYAN, LOUISE Louise Bryan, a faithful and dedicated member of Woodlawn A.M.E. Church for more than 60 years, passed on Thursday, March 9, 2006.For over 30 years she worked for theVeterans Administration of Chicago. Viewing of bodywill be Friday, March 17, 2006, from 4 p.m. to8 p.m., at Carter FuneralChapel 2100 E. 75th St.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral at Woodlawn A.M.E. Church, 6456 S. Evans Ave. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BREND STEVE Steve Brend 89, of owner of Chicago Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, beloved husband of Larisa; loving father of Richard (Ginger), Steve Jr.

(the late Faith), Gregory (Cindy) and Jon (Denise); dear stepfather of Olga; devoted grandfather of Jeffrey, Eileen, Michael, Stephanie, Kenny, Tim, Veronica, Becky, Dan, Jay, Paul and Elizabeth and many great-grandchildren. Resting at zyka and Son FuneralHome 5776 W. Lawrence from 4 until 7 p.m. Saturday, March18, 2006 and where Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated for WTTW Channel 11 Chicago, 5400 N. St. Louis, Chicago, IL 60625, attn: Carla Ross. Info, www.muzykafuneralhome.com 773-545-3800 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLUE LLOYD Lloyd Blue beloved brother of Janiece (Charles) Lorch and the late Wayne Blue; cherished uncleof Linda (Jeff) Uhl and Ron (Terri) Lorch; loving great-uncle of Matthew, Tyler, Ryan and Melissa; fond cousinof Betty (Len) West. Visitation Sunday 3 p.m.until Services 6 p.m.

at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association appreciated. For info 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KALAMARIE, HELEN J.

Helen J.Kalamarie, nee Mohawk dearly beloved wife of the late John loving mother of Joan (the late Charles) Kohut; cherished grandmother of Charles (Jennifer) Kohut and Jeralyn (Keith) Schumacher; great-grandmother of Jacob and Caelynn; dear sister, aunt and friend of many. Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge, to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 9:30 a.m.

Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Sunday, 2 to6 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries JANISLOWSKI, EDWARD J. Edward J. Janislowski, Veteran Navy WWII, beloved husband of Agatha, nee Melone; loving father ofConnie (Ken) Mc Daniel, Mary Koglinand Margaret Janislowski; dearest grandfather of Richard, Kim, Dawn, Roy, Roxanne and Brian; great-grandfather of Alyssa, Ashley, Samantha, Jake, Luke and brother of Mary Dulak; dear uncle ofmany nieces and nephews.

Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Foran Funeral Home 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th just west of Harlem), to St. Joseph Church.

Mass 9:30 a.m. Cremation private. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. For information, 708-458-0208or www.foranfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries JAGUS, STANLEY ANTHONY Stanley Anthony Jagus, 73, of Celina, OH, formerly of Chicago, at peace March 15, 2006, loving husband of Joyce; dear father of Deborah Hodges, CherylMilazzo (Ronald), Joyce Okal and Jackie Czernick(Paul); loving grandfather of Tony Milazzo (Sarah), April Wiencek, Ronald Milazzo Gregory Czernick and Alyssa Milazzo; brother of the late Casey Jagus, Loretta Zelis and Jean Kubal. Proudly served in the Korean War.

Formerly a 12th Ward Democratic Precinct Captain. Retired after many years with Cook Countyand with Oak Forest Hospital. Realized his dream of owning a successful restaurant inSpencerville, OH. His fine mind, brave heart, gentle nature and great wit will be missed by all who knew him. Servicesat Cisco FuneralHome 6921St.

Rt. 703 Celina, OH 45822, 419-586-8465. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries HENRICH, CATHERINE Catherine Henrich, nee Hoth age of Wilmette, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Carol (Lonnie) Jackson, Sally Grendler and Patty (Larry) Hopkins; dearsister of Jayne Beitzel; fond grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 17; and twogreat-great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; devoted daughter of the late Mary, neeBleser, and Charles Hoth. Family and friends will gather Monday 8:30 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, to St.

JosephChurch, Wilmette. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity. Info, www.donnellanfuneral.comor 847-675-1990.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries HANNA, JOSEPH H. Joseph H. Hanna, age 86, of Prospect formerly of Niles, Ret. Lt. Niles Police Army Vet.

WWII, beloved husband of Jean Karolewicz Hanna and the late Frances; loving father of Joseph (Margie) and John (Mary Ann); stepfather of Cynthia, Diane, Martha and Valerie; dear grandfather of Joseph, Kathleen, Frances, John, Daniel and Matthew; fond brother of the late Charles (Helen), the late Rosemary and Robert (Judy). Visitation Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Skaja TerraceF uneral ome 7812 N. Milwaukee Niles.

Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GOVEDARICA, BATO Z. Bato Z. Govedarica, 77, passed away on March 13, 2006 with his family by his side. Korean War Veteran.

Beloved husband for 51 years of Dorothy, nee Vujovich; devoted father of Ted (Val), Bata (Brian) Milosh and Dane Govedarica; cherished grandfather Deda of Cassandra and Lauren Milosh, Alexis, Marko, Marissa andTeddi Govedarica; loving brotherof Josephine (Jules) Poupitch, the late Danica (the late Mel) Grkovich, the late Daisy (the late Dushan) Popovich and the late Bill (the late Mary) Govedarica. Survived by many nieces and nephews, Kumovi and friends. A 1947 graduate of Lane Technical High School and DePaul University in 1951. An All American Basketball player at DePaul University under Coach Ray Meyer. He was inducted to the DePaul Basketball Hall of Fame in 1974, the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975 and the Chicago Basketball Hall of Fame in2006.

Recently he was voted one of the top 50 basketball players of Chicago. He was Far-Eastern Champion Coach under General Trudeau, a past Golf Champion at Medinah Country Club and an avid golf enthusiast. 1951-1952 he became a Professional NBA Player of the Syracuse Nationals. A lifelong member of the Serb National Federation Jedinstvo Organization. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N. Redwood Drive, Chicago, IL. Interment Montrose Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. with an 8 p.m.

Pomen (Wake Service) at Muzyka Son Funeral Home 5776 W. Lawrence Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BatoGovedarica Serbian Youth Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 223, Itasca, IL 60143, would be greatly appreciated. Info, www.muzykafuneralhome.comor 773-545-3800 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries GOODMAN, ELIZABETH M.

Elizabeth M. Goodman, nee Murphy ofMan- assas, VA. Dear wife of the late Charles; beloved mother of Rick (Dorothy), Greg (Colleen) and the late Patricia; loving grandmother of Megan, Jeanine, Michelle, Nathan and Brennan. Visitation Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Peterson Ahern FuneralHome 6938 W. North Chicago (3 blocks E.

of Harlem Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 9:45 a.m., at St. John of the Cross Church, 4920 Caroline, Western Springs. Friends please meet at church. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.

Donations to MARF (Mesophelioma Cancer Research) appreciated. For info 708-383-5700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GEHM, RUSSELL F. Russell F. Gehm; cherished husband of Juanita E. Gehm, nee Nelson for 65 years; loving father of Judy Nelson, Suzanne (Juan Muniz) Wang, Laurie (Scott) Beavers and Nancy (Sebastian Eckmann) Gehm; dear grandfather of 10; great- grandfather of three; fond brother-in-law of Lorayne Pauce.

Visitation Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Services Saturday, 2 p.m.

at the funeral home. In lieuof flowers, memorials to the Habitat for Humanity. For info, 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FROATS, ANNE MARIE Anne Marie Froats, 69, daughter of the late John and Margaret Kennedy; beloved wife of John; loving mother of John (Kathie Scanlon) Froats, Mike(Serena Lynn) (Gary) Corde and Tom (Kimberly) Grandy of Kyle, Benjamin, Zachary, Leah, Audrey, Taylor, Connor, Matthew, Tanner, Payton and Colin; dear sister of Barbara (Dave) Crandall and the late Dolores Bonney; aunt to many; friend to many more. Anne Marie passed away unexpectedly the morning of Monday, March 13, 2006 at Northwest Community Hospital. Born Aug.

9, 1936 in Yonkers, NY. Graduated from Oneonta State Teachers College in 1958. Moved to Palatine in 1981 and devoted her professional life to Special Education (NSSEO) in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago for the last 25 years. A doting Grandy to her 11 grandchildren, she was especially proud to be able to share in their activities and support them as they displayed their special talents. Her time spent shopping with friends and family also brought her happiness.

Nothing brought her more joy than spending time at theJersey Shore with her family each summer. Was also involved in PADS, Special Olympics, Church activities as well as many others. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of America, 4590 MacArthur Blvd. N.W., Washington, DC 20007 or the Kirk Center, 520 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL 60067.

Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, 467 N. Benton Street, for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at ithCorcoran FuneralHome, 185 E.North- west Hwy, Palatine. 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Leave a message in the online Guest Book.Just go to chicagotribune.com on obituaries and follow the prompts.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS LINDLAND, REINERT ANDREW Reinert Andrew Lindland, age 88, passedaway March 14, 2006, beloved husband of Diana Jane Lindland; cherished father of Andrew (Judy Nessel) Lindland, Bonnie(Matthew) Nangle, Raymond (Barbara) Lindland and Birgitta (William) Martin; dear brother Rev. Kenneth (Agnes) Lindland and family; loving grandfather of Reinert Eric and the lateGrant Lindland, Diana (Robert) Pettinger, Jamesand Kimberly Lindland, Tim, Colleen and JakeNes- sel. Mr. Lindland was a respected professional singer in the Chicagoland area since 1952 and sang with the Lyric Opera for 30 yeras. In retirement, Mr.

Lindland worked with Amsoil for over 25 years. Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, 1 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 Touhy Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-3144. In lieuof flowers, donations may be made in Mr.Lind- land name to the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge. Arrangements by re- mation Society of Illinois 773-281-5058. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries LEWIS, FATHER SEBASTIAN Father Sebastian Lewis, O.S.B., 80, Pastor of St.

Joseph Parish on Orleans Street from 1969 to 2001, died suddenly March 15. After hisretire- ment as pastor, he had served as prior of St. Bede Abbey, Peru, IL, where his funeral will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 20 with burial following in the Abbey Cemetery. Visitation in the Abbey Church from 4 to 9 p.m.

Sunday with Monastic Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. LAWLOR, MARGARET M. Margaret M. Lawlor, nee White age90, beloved wife of the late David Lawlor; loving mother of Jack (Charlene), (David) Lai and Mel (Al) Knight; dear grandmother of 13; adored great-grandmother of seven. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m.

FuneralSat- urday 8:30 a.m. from The Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home 4950 West 79th Street, to St. Gall Church. Mass 9:30 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878, 773-582-4400 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LANGE, LEE V. Lee V. Lange, nee Rusin passed awayMarch 12, 2006, beloved wife of the late Al Lange; loving mother of Jean (Robert) (late William) Lyon and Susan (Chuck) Thompson; dear grandmother of Catherine, Cynthia, Jean Marie (Charles) Merrick, Michelle Bordelon, Heidi (Robert) Provost, William (Dawn) Lyon, Candace (Mathew) Taber, Scottand Steven Thompson; great-grandmother ofBobbi and Billy Provost, Amber and SierraLyon, Mathew, Arden and Liam Taber. Survived by sisters, Anne Mack and Helen Drwiega; and many fond nieces and nephews.

Funeral Saturday, March 18, 8:30 a.m. at The JohnSheehy Sons Funeral Home 7020 West127th Street, Palos Heights, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Alzheimer 4709 Golf Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 would beappreciated. 708-361-4235 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LANE, ELIZABETH J. Elizabeth Betty J. Lane, 75, of Villa Park, formerly of Elmhurst, fond mother of Michael Lane and Lizabeth (Stacey Stewart) Lane; sister of Stanley (Marge) Wyskiel, JosephineWyskiel, Tom Mazar, Patricia Mazar and the lateMary Wyskiel and Harry Mazar; former wife of Dr. Charles E.

Lane. Visitation at The Ahlgrim Funeral Home 567 S. Spring Elmhurst, from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 17. Servicesand interment at Masonic Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the charity of your choice. Info, 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KROEGER, GERTRUDE A. Gertrude A. Kroeger, nee Jablonski 86years of age, loving wife of the late Hans devoted mother of Paul (Gwenn) Stempien, Richard (Dorothy) Stempien and Thomas Stempien; cherished grandmother of David (Abby)Stempien, Jennifer (David) Smith and Trudy Bock; great-grandmother of Stephen, Kiera and Quinlan; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces, nephews and great-nieces andgreat-nephews. Gertrude retired from the Northern Trust and was a longtime member of Queen ofAngels Parish.

She and her late husband Hans served the Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center as volunteers, she in the chaplaincy service. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Grein Funeral i ctors 2114 W. Irving Park to Queen of Angels Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-588-6336 or www.greinfuneraldirectors.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOEHS, NORBERT F. Norbert F. Koehs, 80, died March 15, 2006 at his home in Cornville, AZ.

He was the loving husband of Tressie, nee Reeve and the late Eleanor, nee Krekoski; adored father of Vicki Collins, Donna (Jeff) Harwood, Rhonda (Don) Howard; loving stepfather of Jessica and Jennifer Lux; Doting papa to Samantha, Daniel, Bradley, Katie, Brittany and Tressie. Norbert was born in Hamilton, OH and had two brothers, John and the late Bob. He was aser- geant in the US Army, and had a long successful career as an insurance executive in Illinois. Norbert was enthusiastic and driven in everything he did. He lived his long life with purpose, curiosity, and a razor-sharp sense of humor.

He was an avid golfer who scored 3 holes-in-ones. He loved traveling the world, and enjoyed art, history, the stock market, and a competitive game of gin. He met every challenge head-on. Norb collected many good friends and happy memories along the way, but most of all, he deeply loved his family and will be dearly missed by all. Services in Arizona will be private.

A memorial service will be held inthe Chicago area in May. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KNICKREHM EUGENE V. Eugene V. Knickrehm 75, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann; loving father of John(Marilyn), Jerald, Christine, Marc, Danieland Maria; cherished grandfatherof Alyssa, Victoria, Christopher, Heather, Meredith and Mathew; adored great-grandfather of Jenna; fond brother of Kenneth (Graciella) Knickrehm; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at he Northlake Funeral Home 140 E. Northlake. Religious Service was at 8 p.m. Interment private.

708-562-0044 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MUNSEN, PAUL N. Paul N. Munsen, devoted Chaplain at Chicago Reed Mental Health Center for 40 years. Beloved husband of Joan, nee Pedersen; loving father of Judy, Paul (Christine) and Keith(Chris); dearest grandpa of Paul, Amanda Donovan, Eric, Riley and Gunnar; dear great-grandpa of three; fond brother of Martin (Bonnie); uncle of three. He touched many through his ministry and will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. at Bethel Community Church, 7601 W. Foster, Chicago. Celebration of Life Service Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Mt.

Olive Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donationsto Bethel Community Church or LightBearers Association of Oak Forest Hospital would be appreciated. Family assistedby istian Funeral Home 800-910-6000. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLS, WILLIAM E. William E.

Mills, WWII MarineVet- eran, beloved husband ofMadeline, nee Cudia; loving father of Bill (Ginny) Mills, Pam (Louis) Taglia, Tom Mills and Lisa (Jim) Barry; beloved grandfather of Billy, Louis, Sean, Matthew, Eric, Ryan, Kevin, Brett and Brandon; dear brother-in-law and fond uncle of many. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Cumberla Chape 8300 W. Lawrence, Norridge, to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info.

708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLER, GERTRUDE E. Gertrude E.Miller, nee Whetstone cherished wife of the late David; devoted mother ofShir- ley (Richard) Schweers and Edward (Dorothy) Miller; proud grandmother of Daniel (Linda), John (Mary Ann) and Jill (Patrick) Loftus; fond great-grandmother of 10. Memorial visitation Sunday, 1 p.m. until time of service 2 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 5015 Lincoln (corner of Rt.

53 and Short Lisle. Private burial at Oak Oak Cemetery. To celebrate Gertrude life visit www.mem.com or for info 630-964-9392. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries MICHAS, CHRISTOPHER J. Christopher J.

Michas, beloved husbandof Sophia, nee Stamos; beloved son of the late James and Antonia Michas; loving brotherof George (the late Margaret) Michas and Stephanie (the late George) Lekas. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m.from Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home 1100 Greenleaf to SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church.

10:30 a.m. Service. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pancreatic Cancer Research ENH Foundation, 1033 University Place, Suite 450, Evanston, IL 60201-3196 would be appreciated.

847-251-8200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries McNEIL, SHIRLEY M. Shirley M. McNeil, nee Galitz 84, of Williams Bay, WI, formerly of River Forest, beloved wife of the late Dr. Warren W. McNeil; lovingmother of Donna Ledbetter, Sandy (John) Higgins and Warren (Julie); fond grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of nine.

Visitation 2t o8 p.m. Sunday at i an-Ehringer-Harnett FuneralHome 7319 W. Madison Forest Park, IL (2 blocks west of Harlem). Funeral Monday 10 a.m. to St.

Luke Catholic Church, where Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer Chicagoland Chapter, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, Illinois, 60076 appreciated. Info, 708-366-2200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McGREGOR, MILDRED M. Mildred M.McGregor, nee Lavigne age 99, beloved wife of the late Duncan I.

McGregor; loving mother of Gail M. (William)O Toole, Mildred M. (Robert) Mc Carthy and the late Margaret A. (Edmund) Burke; dear grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 14. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.

at St. Cajetan Church, 11234 S. Artesian, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions toMisericordia Home for Boys and Girls, 6300 North Ridge Chicago, IL 60660 or The McDermott Foundation, a home for the less fortunate, 932 W. Washington Chicago, Illinois, 60607 would be appreciated.

Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878 773-582-4400 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McGARVEY, MARC A. Marc A. McGarvey, age 86, beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Raddatz; loving father ofMary Ann (James) Pease, Marc Jr. (Maryann), Katharine, Patricia (the late Joseph) Edgett, Mike (Judy) and Matthew McGarvey; cherished grandfather of Pamela (Rick) Stegenanand Traci Pease; great-grandfather of James, Cheyenne and Nick; fond uncle of many.

Chapel Prayer 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Worth, to Our Lady of theRidge Church, Chicago Ridge, for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass. Visitation Saturday morning 8:30 a.m.

until time of Chapel Prayer 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls appreciated. 708-448-6000 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries Mc CARTHY See Mildred M. McGregor notice.

MADDEN, EILEEN M. Eileen M. Madden, nee Cunningham age91, beloved wife of the late Frank Madden Ret. CPD; loving mother of Andy (the late Chris), Bill (Marge), the late Mary Ellen and the late Joseph Madden; cherished grandmother of Bridget, Tim and Noreen. Memorial Mass Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m., at Queen of Martyrs Church.

Andrew J. McGann Son Funeral irectors Interment Private. In lieu offlowers, contributions to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60601 would be appreciated. Info 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MALLEY, CATHERINE Catherine Malley, nee Downes wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Etta (Richard) Bake, Catherine (Joseph) Byrne, Mary (Chuck) Tomiyama, John (Kathleen), Thomas (Madga), Al (Nina), Maureen Malley, Patricia (James) Collins, the late Michael (Helga) and the late Gertrude (Richard) Byrne; devoted grandmother of 48; cherished great-grandmother of 34; dear cousin of Michael Buckley, Michelle and Alan Collins; also fond aunt and kind friend of many, especially Noel and Mary McNamara and Elizabeth Duffy.

FuneralSatur- day, March 18 at 9:30 a.m. from Coloni a Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N.Mil- waukee to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment AllSaints Cemetery. Visitation Firday 3 to 9 p.m.

Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries OLSON, R.J. R.J. Oley Olson, passed away the morning March 13 at St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, TX. Oley was born in Boring, OR, Nov.

8, 1921. The love of his life, Mazie, his wife of 62 years passed away Feb. 2003. One of Oley favorite sayings was work is the luxury of life and it showed first in his service record as an Army officer during WWII, a leader in the Lumber Industry as Executive Vice President ofEdward Hines Lumber of Chicago, IL, his own business, Santa Fe Lumber and Millwork in Santa and most recently as co-founder of Turkey Creek Company raising water buffalo in Texarkana, AR. Oley attacked life with cunning, cleverness, charisma and his unique styleo gentleness.

Oley had the ability to make people believe in themselves and those who had the good fortune of knowing him were enriched. Oley insatiable curiosity led toworldwide travels where he never met a stranger. Oley is survived by his and Mazie eightchildren, Michelle, Paulette, Joe, Christina, Pat, John, Jim and Tom; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his sister Lorraine Cushman of Portland, OR. Mass will be celebrated at St. Edwards Catholic Church of Texarkana, AR on Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m.

East Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OERKE, LAVERNE LaVerne Oerke, loving sister of Mildred (the late Jack) Durham, Irene (Joseph) Kossack andthe late William (Gloria) Oerke; aunt and great-aunt to many. Restingat Lewis Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (at the Circle), Elmwood Park.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 18 from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment Forest Home, Forest Park, IL. Info, 708-453-1234 or 773-625-5055. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ODOM, THOMAS REX Thomas Rex Odom, 55, of Calhoun, KY, formerly of Elmhurst, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at his home nearCalhoun.

Tom was born April 20, 1950 in Chicago toJohn Rex andDorothea Odom. He graduated from York High School in 1968, and was a graduate of the Univ. of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana with aMaster Degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Tom recently retired as a metallurgical engineer from Texas Gas of Owensboro, KY, and was a breeder of Maine Coon cats. One of his cats received the highest national ranking of any Maine Coon cat in the Cat Fancier Association.

Tom also enjoyed restoring classic automobiles, was a beekeeper, and an avid photographer. He was an extremely intelligent person with a vast knowledge of many subjects. He enjoyed opera music and played piano and autoharp. Tomwas preceded in death by his father John Rex Odom Survived by two daughters, Susan Odom Atlanta, GA and Margaret Odom ofOwensboro, KY; his mother, Dorothea Odom of Elmhurst, IL; and two sisters, Nancy Odom and Janet Young and her husband, Rich and son. Logan, all Colorado.

Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation to Maine Coon Rescue, 304 First Avenue West, Franklin, KY, 42134 or to Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NOSAL, MARY J. Mary J.Nosal, nee Cammarata beloved wife of the late Roy loving mother of Keith J.

(Maureen); devoted grandmother ofValerie and Laura; dear sister of Kay (Salvatore) Scri- menti, Jennifer Gunther, Judy Cammarata and the late Philip, Josephine and Lawrence; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. with funeral service 7 p.m. at Gibbons FuneralHome, 5917 W.Irving Park Rd. Interment private.

For Funeral info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfuneralhomechicago.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NEWMAN, KEVIN M. Kevin M. Newman, 16, beloved son of Mike and Jane Newman; loving brother of grandson of Dorothy Newman and Charles and Grace Nowak; fond nephew to many aunts and uncles; and dear cousin to many. He wasa member of a large community of friends. He was a football player with the Carol Stream Panthers and the Wheaton North Falcons.

Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at i lliams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Road (1 block east of Naperville Wheaton, IL. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St.

Mark E. Cole, Wheaton. Please meet at church.Inter- ment St. Michael Cemetery. Funeral info, 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MURPHY, ALICE C.

Alice C.Murphy, nee Stermer, age 82, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away March 11, 2006 at her home in Longmont, CO. Beloved wife the late Thomas O. Murphy II; loving mother of foursons: the late Thomas O.Mur- phy III, Timothy Karin) Murphy, Richard Mary Jo Murphy and Terrence (Tina) Murphy; cherished grandmother of 12: Jenifer, Scott (Tammy), Bridget, Timothy, Patrick, Bryan, Katie, Daniel, Christopher, Jason, Michael, and Eric; dear great-grandmother of Rain and Ian; dear sister of Evelyn Gleason and Carolyn Boots Anzelmo; fond aunt of many. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4th and Collyer, Longmont, Colorado.

Memorial contributions may be madeto the Share the Vision Campaign at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Lewellen Longmont Memorial Chapel, 503 Terry Longmont, CO 80501 www.longmontchapel.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.