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123456 SECTION2CHICAGO TRIBUNE 5 ADINOLFI, ROSE Rose Adinolfi, nee Salerno age 75, of Schaumburg, beloved wife of Carl J. Adinolfi; loving mother of Karen (Christopher) Kunze; dear aunt of a special niece, Toni Marie (Kelly) Janzen; loving sister of Emil (Sandy) Salerno and Tony (the late Dorothy) Salerno; dear daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Salerno; dear daughter-in-law of the late James and Concetta Adinolfi; sister-in-law of the late Ann (the late Anthony) Gioia, the late Matthew, the late Frank (Rose), the late Vincent (Ann) and the late Robert; loving aunt to many. Mrs. Adinolfi was president of the St. Joseph Di- Bagheria Society, the Golden Circle and a Eucharistic minister at St.

Matthew Church. Visitation Monday, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Ahlgrim Sons Funeral and Cremation Services 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Prayers Tuesday, 9:15 a.m.

at the funeral home to St. Matthew Catholic Church, Schaumburg, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Please omit flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 2700 Patriot Suite 100, Glenview, IL 60026-8021. Funeral info 847-882-5580.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ACCIARI, LIDO Lido Acciari, Army Vet. WWII in South Pacific, beloved husband of Doris, nee Pagnucci; loving father of Jerry Acciari and Kenneth (Samantha); proud grandfather of Angela Acciari and Donna (Chris) Ordeanu; dear brother of Charles (Norma) Acciari, Margie (the late Frank) Agnello and the late Emil, Geoffrey and Lino Acciari and brother-in- law of Norma Acciari; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lido was a member of the Elgin V.F.W. Post 1307. He was a former owner of Pizzaria at Webster and Sheffield and a former owner of Hollywood Kiddieland at Lincoln, McCormick and Devon.

A 30 year employee of the Chicago Park District at Greenbriar Park. Past President of the Chicago Club. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Avenue, to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10 a.m.

Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices LUCANIA, VINCENT R. Happy 92nd Birthday Dad! God took you from us when you where a young 68. Love Always your children and Bruce.

JOSEPH A. In Memoriam Joseph A. One Year Anniversary June 13, 1943 January 22, 2006 Seems like yesterday. You are with me each second, each hour, every day. And loved by all your family and friends.

I love you forever my heart. To eternity. in a Your loving wife, forever. Alison In Memoriam Attention Funeral Directors: The business hours for the placement of paid death notices are: Monday through Friday: 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: BENDIOLA, JUAN P.

Juan P. Bendiola, beloved husband of the late Adela, nee Dacanay; loving father of Pedro (Letty), Remy (Romy) Salazar, Purita, Betty, Barb (Art) Dizon, Cecil (Ed) Taala and Adela (Tom) McDermott; fond brother of Carmen Castillo and Nena (Conrado) Farro; dear grandfather of Steve, Jerry, Kris, Mike, Karen, Luigi, Jonathan and Henry. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Chicago to St.

Hilary Church, 5601N. California Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral info 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BAVONE, DOMINICK Dominick "Dom" Bavone, age 58, of Plainfield, IL.

At rest Friday, Jan 19, 2007. Born Sept. 6, 1948 in Chicago, IL loving son of Blanche (the late Frank) Bavone; beloved husband of 40 years of Sandy; loving father of Scott (Leigh Ann) Bavone, Todd (Denise) Bavone, Thomas (Tonya) Bavone, Dominick Bavone, Tricia (Anthony) Fontana and Christine Bavone; cherished grandfather of eleven; dear brother of Frank, Michael (Victoria), Linda Bavone, Robert (Susan) and Carl. Visitation Monday, Jan. 22, 3 to 9 p.m.

at Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 15219 S. Joliet Road, (corner of Rt. 30 59) Plainfield, IL. Additional visitation Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 10 to 11a.m.

at Peace Lutheran Church, 415 W. Main Plainfield, IL with funeral services to follow. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield, IL. For info 815- 436-9221or www.overman-jones.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BATUELLO, JOHN B.

John B. Batuello, WWII Veteran, beloved husband of the late Vern; loving brother of the late George (the late Jean); dear cousin of the late Robert Giannola; uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Past owner of Toyota on Western. Member of the Local Mechanics Union Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski to St.

Mary Star of the Sea Church for 9:30 a.m., Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BARAN, FRACES Frances Baran, nee Svec 83, blessed daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Cikrit) Svec; beloved wife of the late Steve; loving mother of Dennis (Michal), Kathleen (Frank) Lubek, Wayne, Jacqueline (Joseph) Smith, Elaine (the late Thomas Leisten) Baran, Barry (Fiance Feliza Rojas), Lois (John) Corless, Roger (Karen) and the late Christine; fond sister of Frank (Patricia) Svec and the late Mary Ann (the late John) Kisielewski; fond sister-in-law of Phyllis (the late William) Stanke, the late John (the late Estelle) Baran, the late Stanley (the late Wanda) Baran, the late Josephine (the late William) Kendzior, grandmother of great-grandmother of four; fond cousins and aunt to many. 44 year Parishioner of St. Barbara Church in Brookfield; member of Moose Lodge of Berwyn; former member of Brookfield Post VFW; and retired longtime cook at Lobster House. Funeral Wednesday, Jan 24, at 9:30 a.m., from Johnson Funeral Home 3845 Prairie Brookfield, IL to St. Barbara Church, Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-485-0250 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ALLEN, GLADYS W. Gladys W. Allen, nee Wilson age 92, beloved wife of the late Charles F. Allen; loving mother of Nancy (Charles) Diddia and Bob (Beverly) Allen; dear grandmother of Cheryl, Michael, Jamie, Eric, Robbie, Staci, Tony, Shannon, Steve, Stacey and Raymond; fond great-grandmother of 18; dear sister of the late Ruth Mooney; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave. Lying in state on Tuesday, 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Bethany Union Church, 1750 W.

103rd Chicago. Interment private. Sign the guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com 773-238-0075 DANIEL, WILLIAM J. William J. Daniel, age 78, of Forest Park, formerly of Elmwood Park, beloved husband of Lolita, nee Bartosik; loving father of James and Thomas (Winda) Daniel and Kathleen (David) Monks; devoted grandfather of Kim, Ally, Jamey, Robby, Jeff and Mattie Monks, and Nica and Billy Daniel; dear brother of Pauline (Eugene) Pigoni, Edward (Jean), Eugene (Linda), Delly (Ernest) Bunata and the late Ted and Leo Daniel; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Daniel was a 45 year member of SEIU, Local One. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown Williams Funeral Home 203 S. Marion Oak Park, and Wednesday, 10 a.m., until time of service, 11 a.m, at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division River Forest. Interment St.

Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CODUTI, MARY KAREN Mary Karen Coduti, nee Delaney beloved wife of Phillip; loving sister of Gerald Delaney, the late Thomas (Terese) Delaney and Kathleen (Michael) Mulcare; devoted daughter of the late Martin and Mary Delaney; fond aunt of ten nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, Jan.

24, 9:30 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home 410 East Rand Road, Mount Prospect, to St. Emily Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints. Formerly employed by First Federal Savings of Chicago, now Citibank, for 37 years.

Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 847-394-2336. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRAMSON, PRISCILLA Priscilla Bramson, nee Purnell died Dec. 26, 2006 in Palm Beach, FL. She was preceeded in death by her beloved Leo Bramson and sister Mary Jane Purnell.

She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Moffat (Red); nieces Holly Barr (Robert) and Claudia Moffat; and several grand nieces and cousins. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 11a.m. at Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Hinsdale, IL.

630-323-4303. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BOND, EDNA Edna Bond, passed away Saturday in Coconut Creek, FL, loving wife of the late John Murphy (CPD), the late Charles Rose and the late Fred Bond; devoted mother of Dennis (Lynda) Murphy, Jack (Nancy) Murphy, Patti Birkheimer and Charles (Debbie) Rose; grandmother of Richard Murphy, Diana (John) Pfeiffer, the late Sean Murphy, Kelly Murphy, the late Shannon Murphy, Michael (Dawn) Murphy, Lynne Murphy, Krissy Bowness, Kenny and Kattie Birkheimer; great-grandmother of John Murphy; Ashton, John and Michael Pfeiffer, Joe and Jacob Ramos. Services in Florida are private. Donations to Memorial Fund Calvary Presbyterian Church, 3950 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL 33066. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLUMENTHAL, GARY C.

Gary C. Blumenthal, 61, of Naples, Florida, passed away Jan. 18, 2007. He had resided in Naples for the past five years, having moved from Crete, IL. Gary worked as a roofer and sheet metal man for over 30 years prior to his retirement and was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S.

Naval Reserve. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara; his daughter, Therese "Teri" Blumenthal; his brother, Warner (Antoinette) Blumenthal; three nephews, four nieces and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his son Scot Blumenthal; his parents, Karl and Margaret Blumenthal and his brother, Walter Blumenthal. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Wippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to the Support Network, 660 9th Naples, FL 34102. Visitation 10 a.m.

to 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at Frank F. Opyt Funeral Home 13350 S. Baltimor Chicago, IL, until time of services, 12 p.m.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. 773-646-1133. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BENES, GRACE L. Grace L. Benes, longtime resident of River Grove, retired after many years of service with Sear Roebuck Company.

Aunt of many and dear friend of many. Memorial visitation and service Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sax- Tiedemann Funeral Home and Crematorium 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park. For information, please call 847-678-1950, www.sax-tiedemann.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DLOUHY, MARIE RITA Marie Rita Dlouhy, nee Boehm 93, of Hoffman Estates and formerly of Schaumburg and Cicero.

Beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of Ruth (Donald) Spinner and Mary Ann (Michael) Prusha; cherished grandmother of Laura (Jack) Wilcher, Scott Spinner, Lisa (Jason) Palmisano, Stephanie (Chris) Lang, Amy (Dan) Ballard, Chris (Jan) Prusha, Doug (Melissa) Prusha and Darren (Maria) Prusha; great-grandmother of Milton, Starla, Jessica and Emily Wilcher, Skye Spinner, Anna and Sara Palmisano, Miles Ballard, Erin and Sarah Prusha, Michael, Emma and Eden Prusha; great-great- grandmother of MaggieRose Wilcher; dear sister of the late Ruth Schommer and Howard Boehm. Marie loved sewing, cooking, bingo, playing cards, traveling, spending time with family and was a loving mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Sons Funeral Cremation Services 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg.

Funeral Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. to St. Hubert Catholic Church, Hoffman Estates. Mass 11a.m. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.

Please omit flowers, memorials will be appreciated to St. Hubert Building Fund. Funeral info 847-882-5580. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DIERICKS, JOHN M. John M.

Diericks, 50, of Cicero; loving son of the late John C. and late Sylvia dearest brother of Mary Armstrong, Chris (Suzanne) and Patricia (David) Barrow; fond uncle of eight; great-uncle of five. Visitation Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 9 p.m., with funeral services at 7:30 p.m., at Ivins-Moravecek Funeral Home 80 E. Burlington Riverside.

Funeral info 708-447-2261or www.ivinsfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DE VENO, THOMAS F. Thomas F. De Veno, beloved husband of the late Josephine nee DeCicco; loving father of Ignatius (Gina), Thomas (Robyn), Michael (Annette), the late Solvatore and Karen De Veno; dear grandfather of Noelle (Greg) Burns, Philip, David, Nicola, Steven, Michael and Josephine "JoJo" De Veno; proud great- grandfather of Carter, LiLian and Walker Burns; fond brother of Grace Vaculik, Anna Marie (Frank) DeStefano and the late August (Eileen) De Veno and Felicia (late Frank) Galasso; uncle and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday, 10 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home S.W.

corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Westchester to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Mass 11a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m.

Info toll- free, 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DEHNERT, ANNE C. Anne C. Dehnert. Beloved wife of the late Theodore F. Lovick and the late Marvill Dehnert; loving mother of Gregory (Carlana) Lovick, Donald Lovick and Glenn Lovick; dear stepmother of Robert (Bonnie) Dehnert; cherished grandmother of Lindsey, Wesley, Chad and Lacy; devoted sister of George (Dorothy) Turney.

Preceded in death by 4 brothers. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect.

Services Thursday 11a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment All Saints. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation Department of Friendship Village. Funeral info 847 255 7800 or www.FriedrichsFH- Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DAVIS, DR.

PETER E. Dr. Peter E. Davis, chiropractor, age 47, beloved son of Ted and Phyllis, nee Weinstein; dear brother of Paul and Rachel Davis; fond uncle of Drew Davis; loving nephew of Jeannie (the late Ralph) Davis, Joyce (the late Dr. Richard) Gunther and Barry (Margie) Weinstein; many cousins and friends.

1978 graduate of Highland Park High School. Service Tuesday, 11a.m. at The Weinstein Funeral Home 111 Skokie Boulevard, Wilmette. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Funeral information 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Be sure those who care are informed of arrangements.To place a death (312) or fax (312) 222-4014. WHEN WORDS US HELP FRIESEM, GUSTAVE D. Gustave D. "Gus" Friesem, age 90, died peacefully at his home, Sunday, beloved husband of the late Doris Bloom; dear father of Ellen (Michael) Trujillo of Colorado and Ann August of Glenview; fond brother-in-law of Sally Bloom Schottenfels; loving grandfather to Jennifer (Robert) Meadows, Amy (Daniel) Lewis, Seth August and Alex August; adoring great- grandfather of seven; dear friend of Audrey Miller.

Former president of Midwest Marko Inc. Chapel service 3 p.m. Tuesday at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 or the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632. Info: 847-255-3520. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FRIEDMAN, SCOTT J. Scott J.

Friedman, loving father of Lintava M. Friedman; beloved son of Alvin F. and Shirley Friedman; caring brother of Mark B. (Sandra) Friedman. Private Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to North Shore Chapter Hadassah, 1724 First Street, Highland Park, IL 60035. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FEATHERSTONE, MARGIE Margie Featherstone, nee Adams beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of Wayne (Sue), Larry and Sherry Featherstone; dear grandmother of Annie, Christy, Robert, Amanda, Steven, Ashley, Kyle, Heather, Teague and Erin; fond sister of Tom (Georgie) and Eugene (Judy) Adams. Fond member of the Red Hatters Society and the Elk Grove Senior Center. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. with services at 7:30 p.m.

at Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Elk Grove Senior Center or Alexian Brothers Cancer Center appreciated. Info 847-640-0566. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DULLA, MARY ANN Mary Ann Dulla, nee Gerdzunas 76, of Riverside, will be missed by Joe, her loving husband of 51years; her children Karen (the late Michael) Trabert, Jay (Patti), Chris (Cindy) and Mike (Kate); her grandchildren Todd, Jeff, Ashley, Rachel, Lindsey, Zach, Jack, Emily, and Isabel; and by countless other relatives and close friends.

Mary Ann will be remembered for her passion for entertaining, her love of bridge, and her strong commitment to her family. Fifteen years ago she survived liver transplant surgery and continued her crusade to enjoy life with her family. She was an avid sports fan who loved watching a good game whether professional or pee-wee. Mary Ann taught those she loved many things which included the importance of family and friends as well as the rules to many card and board games. She leaves us with wonderful memories.

Funeral services Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Ivins Funeral Home 80 E. Burlington Riverside, to St. Mary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven.

Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Liver Transplant Foundation at www.liverfoundatio- n.org or 888-465-4837. Funeral info at 708-447- 2261or www.ivinsfuneralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GUZIK, LILLIAN M. Lillian M.

Guzik, nee Hudek age 87, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, devoted wife of the late Stanley for 58 years; survived by grieving daughters, Anna Marie "Annie" and Mary Ann; loving daughter of the late Anton and Frances Hudek; fond sister of the late Joseph Houdek and Anna Mazanik; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and many relatives in Czechoslovakia. Visitation Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home 1056 W. Chicago Ave.

Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Member of Lady Parishioners of St. Agnes (formerly Blessed Agnes Church). 25 year breast cancer survivor. For info, 312-421-0936. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GRAHAM, ELEANOR R.

Eleanor R. Graham, beloved wife of the late Albert J. Graham; loving mother of Patricia A. (Arnold) Stollfuss and Pamela G. (Thomas) Kurtz; cherished grandmother of Andrew Graham (Rebecca) Stollfuss, Dawn Nicole Kurtz, Timothy Robert Kurtz, and the late Kimberly Victoria Kurtz; dear great-grandmother of Claire Patrice Stollfuss; devoted sister of Violet (the late Walter Forsythe; aunt to three nieces.

Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Friedrichs Funeral Home 320 W. Central Rd. (at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home.

Interment Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice. Funeral info: 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GOLD, LAWRENCE B. Lawrence B.

Gold, age 59, Union, Washington, formerly of Chicago, died Dec. 1, husband of Lisa Queen; brother of David E. Gold of California; son of the late Ralph R. Gold and the late Anna-Rae Gold of Escondido, Ca. Memorial service: 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb.

4, Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Winnetka. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the organization of their choice. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GLORIOSO See Rosalie Stock notice. GARBY, WALTER A. Walter A.

Garby, age 84, Niles resident for 52 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Schoenberger; loving father of June, Thomas (Mary), Helen and Grace; cherished grandfather of Kristine and Loren; loving son of the late Anthony and Helene Garbac- zewski; fond brother of the late Marie (Charles) Schlichting; dearest uncle of Irene (Donald) Graf and the late Marian; fondest brother-in-law of Rosemary, Florence, Terry, Betty, Charlotte, Lucille, Richard and the late Charles and Arthur Schoenberger, Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 pm. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Niles. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m., to St. John Brebeuf Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Retired 24 year employee of Littlefuse and Navy Veteran WW II Pacific Theater. Family requests prayers for soul at the St. John Brebeuf Adoration Chapel, 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OBITUARIES On Jan.

22, 1901, Queen Victoria died on the Isle of Wight at 82. In 1917 President Woodrow Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe, calling for without (By April, America also was at war.) In 1938 Thornton play made its debut, in Princeton, N.J. In 1944 Allied forces began landing at Anzio, Italy. In 1968 premiered on NBC. In 1973 the Supreme Court handed down its Roe vs.

Wade decision, which legalized abortion nationwide. Also, former President Lyndon Johnson died in Texas at 64. In 1998 Theodore Kaczynski pleaded guilty in Sacramento to being the Unabomber in return for a life sentence in prison. In 2000 food writer Craig Claiborne died in New York at 79. In 2001 President Bush signed a memorandum reinstating abortion restrictions on U.S.

overseas aid. Almanac In 2004 actress Ann Miller died in Los Angeles at 81. In 1961, Mr. Salata married Loretta Therry, whom he had known since elementary school. At age 10, the two were photographed receiving their First Holy Communion together at Holy Rosary Church in North Chicago, which was later renamed Queen of Peace Church.

The couple had four children. In 1971, Mr. Salata bought his first funeral home in Gurnee. The family grew up in an apartment above the funeral home, much like the family in Feet Copp said. The Salata family laughed at the zany antics of the characters and identified with their zest for life, she said.

in the death business, you really live she said. aware of it all the By Deborah Horan Tribune staff reporter When Comet swooped over Illinois in 1986, John Salata IIstrapped himself and his daughter, Bonnie, into his tiny Piper airplane and flew into the horizon to get a better look. He loved the freedom of the skies, the intricate workings of the engines that propelled the planes, the challenge of manning an aircraft far above the suburbs of Chicago. got to see the world from a different perspective when he was up in the said his daughter, Bonnie Copp, describing the comet from the airborne perspective as much better than on the Mr. Salata, 67, died Thursday, Jan.

11, of a heart attack while sitting at the computer in his Gurnee home. Born in North Chicago in 1939, Mr. Salata graduated from North Chicago High School in 1957. He studied for one year at Lake Forest College before transferring to Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling with plans to follow his father into the funeral business. After graduation, Mr.

Salata worked as an embalmer for local funeral homes in Cook and Lake Counties and as an insurance agent and bookkeeper, saving his pennies to buy his first funeral home. In 1976, Mr. Salata bought the Nemanich Funeral Home in North Chicago, which he sold in 1991. In 1986, he had bought the Salata Funeral Chapel in North Chicago from his father. In the 1970s, Mr.

Salata was a trustee for the Village of Gurnee and as president of the Gurnee Lions Club. Mr. Salata received his license in 1984, his daughter said. He owned several aircraft, including a Cessna, a Piper, and an amphibious Laker. was attracted to the hobby because it made him feel Copp said.

was a very keen pilot and an outdoor Mr. Salata was also a master archer and often hunted deer and wild turkey with a bow and arrow, Copp said. The family always had venison and a fresh turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Later, he taught his grandchildren the skill on farm in upstate New York. really made sure the grandkids understood and participated and had the same respect for the outdoors and nature and the environment that he Copp said.

Mr. Salata is survived by his wife; two more daughters, Christine and Catherine; a son, John III; nine grandchildren; and five siblings. A funeral was held Wednesday in the Salata Funeral Chapel in North Chicago. Funeral home owner loved to fly Funeral director John Salata was also a master archer who hunted with a bow and arrow. John Salata II 1939 2007 Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Lilly Rodriguez, a pioneering boxer and world kickboxing champion who helped establish kickboxing, has died.

She was 59. Ms. Rodriguez, who owned the Heart of Champions gym in Sylmar, died in Los An- gelesJan. 13 from complications relating to an infection, her family said. really changed martial arts for said Michael Matsuda, founder of the Martial Arts History Museum in Santa Clarita.

was one of the few women champions in the 1970s and one of a handful of pioneers who spurred women into full- contact as kickboxing originally was known. After winning the featherweight boxing championship in 1976, Ms. Rodriguez added the featherweight kickboxing title the following year, according to her family. She is the only female boxer in the California Boxing Hall of Fame and one of a handful of women in the Martial Arts History Hall of Fame. believed in us, or me, at Ms.

Rodriguez told the Los Angeles Times in 2004. thought it would be But I go in there wanting to show anything other than my skills in On Nov. 16, 1979, she and William Rodriguez made history at the Forum in Inglewood as the first husband and wife to box on the same professional card, said Don Fraser, who promoted the fight. have no idea the pressure she put on me. She went out there and dazzled said Blinky Rodriguez, who also became a kickboxing champion.

They both won. After retiring from competition in the early 1990s, Ms. Rodriguez started training other women, Matsuda said. Fighting ran in her family. Her mother was a wrestler known professionally as Crazy Linda.

Her father, an amateur boxer, started teaching Ms. Rodriguez the sport when she was 6. One of her five brothers, Benny Urquidez, was an early kickboxing superstar. For her first professional bout in the 1970s, Ms. Rodriguez stuffed quarters in her socks and undergarments to make weight.

She was 5 feet 1inch, and 125 pounds; her opponent, Ti- had 25 pounds on her. Ms. Rodriguez lost the fight on a decision but the hearts of all the fans that her husband said. When their 16-year-old son, Sonny, was killed in a gang-related drive-by shooting in 1990, the couple dedicated themselves to trying to end gang violence. At her gym, Ms.

Rodriguez made a point of mentoring at- risk youths. compassion and passion for people dwarfed what she accomplished as a female Blinky Rodriguez said. was the quiet sport, supporting me and touching people every step of the Kickboxing champion pioneered sport for women Only female in California Boxing Hall of Fame won first title in 1970s, later mentored at-risk youths at gym she owned 1999 Los Angeles Times file photo believed in us, or me, at Lilly Rodriguez said. Lilly Rodriguez 2007.