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24 CHICAGO AURICE OORE EMORIALS 5960W.111thStreet (708)636-6532 Visitourwebsitetoseeafewofourdesigns! www.mauricemoorememorials.com KOSICK, MARIANNE Marianne Kosick, nee Potter beloved wife of John; proud mother of Michael; dear sister of Pamela Potter and John Potter; aunt of Thomas and Jon Hilgenberg and Christopher and Jill Potter. Funeral services Saturday, March 12 at 11a.m. at St. Lutheran Church, 4939 Montrose Ave. Lying in State from 10 a.m.

until time of service. Interment private. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Meiszner Funeral Home For information: 773-736-9000. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KOREN, ANTHONY Anthony "Tony" Koren, Army Veteran; loving husband of the late Elizabeth; beloved father of Elyse (Joseph) Koren-Camarra and Barbara (Joseph) Weitzel; cherished grandfather of Kristen (Alex) Putman and Neal (Callie) Weitzel; dear great-grandfather of Charlie, Vince and Addison; fond brother of the late Joan and the late Marie; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Illinois Home-Manteno One Drive, Manteno, IL 60950. Visitation Friday, March 11, 201110 a.m. until time of chapel service at 12 Noon at Mount Auburn Funeral Home 4101S. Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402 708-749-2033. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KEANE, JAMES PATRICK James Patrick Keane, 87, of McHenry died Tuesday March 8, 2011at his home.

He was born on January 11, 1924 in Bellaire, OH, the son of Leo Patrick and Emma (Marley) Keane. A veteran of the US Navy, he served during WWII. James played professional football for the Chicago Bears, starting in the 1946 championship year until 1951and then in 1952 he played for the Green Bay Packers. He set a receiving record for a single game Oct 23, 1949 of 14 receptions and was elected to the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. He was a member of McHenry Country Club.

Survivors include his children, Brenda Keane of McHenry, Linda Olson of Las Vegas and James Keane of McHenry and Barcelona, Spain; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Tom. Visitation will be on, Saturday, March 12, 2011from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral Mass at 12 p.m. at the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL.

Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Evans Scholars Foundation Western Golf Association, 1Briar Rd, Golf, IL 60029 Arrangements made by Colonial Funeral Home for information 815-385-0063 or www.colonialmchenry.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KARNER, GLEN R. Glen R. Karner, age 54, beloved son of the late LaVergne and Francis; loving brother of Dale (Bonnie), Ralph (Rosemary), Carol and Scott (Linda); cherished uncle of 12; and friend of many. Funeral service Sunday, March 13, 2011, 3 p.m.

at Matz Funeral Home 3440 N. Central Ave. Interment private. Visitation Sunday, 12 Noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity appreciated.

Info: 773-545-5420 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JANNOTTA, GEORGEAN C. Georgean C. Jannotta, nee Cipolla beloved wife of the late William M. Calabrese and Stephen A. Jannotta; devoted mother of Paula Calabrese, Valerie (Dana) Wunderlich and Catherine Ann (Rob) DeLarche; dear sister of Frances Campagna, Marie Nare-Berkman and the late Phillip, Peter, Sam, James Cipolla and Isabelle Cardella; dear grandmother of 1st LT.

Max William (Jamie) and Edward Kenneth Wunderlich; dear aunt of many nieces; and nephews. We love you and will miss you forever. Visitation Saturday at 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 11a.m. at Rosedale Chapels 450 W.

Lake Roselle, 60172 mile west of Roselle Rd). Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Info 630-889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JANKOSKI, DANIEL PETER Daniel Peter Jankoski aka "Leroy age 68, of Plainfield, IL. Beloved husband of Patricia, nee MacDiarmid; loving father of Daniel (Geralynn) Jankoski, Angeline (Drew) McKissick, Elizabeth Butler and Christopher Jankoski; proud grandfather of Andrew, Jack, Jessie, Brian, Patrick, Doug and Theodor; beloved son of the late Victor and the late Angeline Jankoski.

Life long member of the Knights of Columbus and a true Chicago sports fan. Dan enjoyed walking his dog, Hershey, at his second home in Galena. Visitation, Sunday, March 13, 2011from 3 to 8 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home 109 N. Cass Westmont, IL.

Mass of the Resurrection, Monday, March 14, 2011, 10 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 111S. Cass Westmont, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery Oakbrook Terrace, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities would be appreciated by the family. For info: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-2262 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries INGA, JOHNSON Inga Johnson, 102, of Morton Grove, member of I.O.G.T.

Illinois chapter for over 70 years and Kronan Lodge V.O. of A. for 50 years, beloved wife of the late Olaf Heden and Ernest Johnson; loving mother of Marianne Spinks and Doris Mertes; dear grandmother of eight; cherished great- grandmother of 13; devoted great- great-grandmother of three. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053, Saturday 10 a.m.

until time of service, 12 noon. Cremation private. Sign online guestbook at www.simkinsfh.com. 847-965-2500. HUNTLEY, HOLLIS E.

Hollis E. Huntley, WWII Iwo Jima Veteran; loving son of the late Gilvie L. and Margarete M. Huntley; beloved brother of Maryjean (Glenn) Marquardt, Judith A. (the late John) McNamara and the late Gilvie H.

(Helen) Huntley; cherished uncle, great-uncle and extended uncle. Memorial Service Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 3 to 6 p.m., Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101S. Oak Park Ave; Stickney, IL 60402 (708)749-2033 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ORLANDO, ALBERT A. Albert A. Orlando, age 87, at rest March 6, 2011, beloved husband of the late Ann nee De Salvo; loving father of Louise (Ray) Klump, Louis (Pam) Orlando, and the late James Albert Orlando; dear grandfather of Raymond (Karen) Klump, Catherine (Michael Lazuka, and Shannon (C.J.) Nemec; proud great-grandfather of Conor, Lauren, and Evan Albert Klump, Addison and Jared Nemec, and Michael Lazuka; he is preceeded in death by his sisters, Felicia (John) Heinz, Adeline (Tony) Ragusa, Yolanda (Fred) Cannataro, Millie (John) Knasko, his brothers, Louis, Frank (Connie), Rudy (Gloria), and brother-in-law Edwin Ouimet.

He is survived by his sister Virginia Ouimet and sister-in-law Loretta Orlando; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Adolf Funeral Home Cremation Services, 2921S. Harlem Berwyn. Mass of Christian Burial following visitation at St.

Odilo Catholic Church, 2244 S. East Berwyn, 11 a.m. Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 708-484-4111or www.adolfservices.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OLSZOWKA STANLEY J. Stanley J.

Olszowka age 74; beloved husband of Ida, nee Fonseca; loving brother of Antionette (the late Donald) Krerowicz, Joseph (Bernadine) Olsofka and the late Mary, Phyllis, Lottie and John; dearest son of the late Staley J. Sr. and the late Tillie; cherished uncle and friend to many. Lying in state 9 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011at St.

Edna Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m.

at Matz Funeral Hom 410 E. Rand Mt. Prospect, IL. Info: 847-394-2336 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MILLER, BETTY N. Betty N.

Miller, 95, of Berwyn, IL, and formerly of Sun City, AZ, passed away on March 4, 2011. Mrs. Miller had retired from Western Electric in Cicero. She continued to work as a care giver until her later eighties and was a volunteer at Reading For The Blind. She received many awards for her needlepoint murals, hand painted china, and ceramic figurines.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Miller; her sons, Robert Miller and Lester Miller; and her daughter, Connie Costello; she is survived by her daughters, Roberta Laplaca, Shelby (Joe) Honsik; and five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MELICAN, MARLENE D. Marlene D. Melican, nee Sullivan; beloved wife of the late Thomas Melican; devoted mother of Maureen (Michael) Svob, Teri (John) Salkas, Thomas Jr. (Margaret) and Nancy Sullivan; proud grandmother of Danny, Kristen, Nathan, Carley, Jimmy, Brian, Allyssa, Amanda, Jonathan and Colleen; loving sister of Barbara (the late Lenny) Wilson and the late Ronald Sullivan; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home 9000 W. 151st Orland Park to St.

Thomas More Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or OSF Hospice, 211N. Landmark Suite D3, Normal, IL 61761would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McVICKER, JAMES R.

James R. McVicker, 64, of Arlington Heights, passed away March 7, 2011. Loving brother of Kathy Petesch; cherished uncle of Sean (Katie), Carley and Kevin; preceded in death by his parents Annabel and Frank McVicker. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, March 13 from 12 noon until time of service 1p.m. at Kelley Spalding Funeral Home 1787 Deerfield Highland Park, IL.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL. To support love for the Cubs and Ron Santo, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Illinois, 11S. LaSalle Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 606031344. For info directions please call Kelley Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries McGRATH, DANIEL J.

Daniel J. McGrath, 61; beloved husband of the late Katherine, nee Graham; loving father of Loisanne (the late Andrew) Minkalis; dear son of the late Daniel and Lois; cherished brother of Cathy (the late Joseph) Suchan; fond brother-in- law of Elaine (Pat) Hastings, the late Della Graham; raised by the late Thomas and Margaret It" McGrath; fond cousin of Thomas (Colette, CPS) McGrath CPD, Marge (Jim CPD) Fahey, Maureen Gail CPS (Gil) Sanks and the late Joanne (Charles CPD) Jones; "favorite uncle on that side of the family" to many nieces and nephews and great uncle to many; Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m., from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. Block East of Austin), to St. Odilo Church.

Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Member of Local Past Commander and current Treasurer of the S.A.L. Commodore Barry Gillford Waters Club.

Santa For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LONG, MICHAEL D. Michael D. Long, formerly of Franklin Park, at rest March 7, 2011. Cherished father of Sammantha, the shining star of his life; beloved son of Charles and Judy, (nee Kindness) Long; loving brother of Judy Long and the late Kathleen Long; dear godson of Ralph and Mary Sarenac and nephew of John (Maureen) Long; dear cousin and kind, loving and supportive friend to many and loving former husband of Monica Gregori Long. Mike was a gifted water color painter and an avid astronomer.

Visitation Monday, March 14, 2011from 3 to 8 p.m. at Fredrick Funeral Home 284 Park Hampshire. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated Tuesday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 297 E.

Jefferson Hampshire with Fr. Joseph Nicolosi officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Following burial a funeral luncheon will be held in the church parish hall at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial in his name to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI).

For information: 847-683-2711 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHADRICK, EMIL L. Emil L. Shadrick, beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Shadrick died Monday, March 7. He is survived by three sons Edward Mark R.

and Alan H. A memorial service will take place Saturday, March 12, 2011at The United Church of Hyde Park 1448 E. 53rd Chicago IL 60615 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROMBA, ANN Ann Romba, nee Oleksy. Another of our greatest generation passes, age 92, beloved wife of the late Albin; loving mother of Carol (Frank) Pjosek, Ronald (Mary Kay), Robert (Marlene) Susan (Harry) Fries, Cindy (Larry) Szabelski and Bill (Holly) Romba; dearest grandmother of 16; dear great- grandmother of seven; fond sister of Leo, Walter, Frank (Dolores), Helene (the late Alex) Bellas, the late Ed and the late Jenny (the late Walter) Jason. Ann graduated from Pullman Tech.

secretarial school, Chicago in 1937 whereupon graduating, she secured employment with the Federal Government until 1943, setting aside her career to begin her much cherished family. Upon returning to work in the she served in human resources at JC Penny until her retirement in 1983. she will be warmheartedly remembered for her famous "Summer Cherry flourishing garden of Peonies, Lilacs and Roses, infectious laughter and sense of humor and can- do-attitude. We love you and miss you Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11a.m.

at Lawn Funeral Home 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park. Interment Private. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROMAN, CAROL A. Carol A. Roman, age 69, nee Vescio of Carol Stream, beloved wife of the late Tommy; devoted mother of Lori (Jim) Roder and the late Perry Verdico; loving step-mother to Judy (Jim) Roman-Koplos; dearest sister of Marie (the late Frank) Savino, the late Rose (James) Voytas, Phyllis (the late Sam Roger) Fatigato, Pat (Jack) Scroppo, Sam (Sandra) Vescio, Marleen (John) Schrieber, John (Martha) Vescio; fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces; and nephews; preceded in death by her adoring parents, Sam and Laura Vescio. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Visitation Saturday March 12, 9 a.m.

until time of Funeral Mass at 11a.m., at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1415 Lies Carol Stream. Interment Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, donations to Corpus Christi Catholic Church for their expansion project, 1415 Lies Carol Stream, IL 60188, would be appreciated. For info (630) 483-4673. Father Bob Hoffenkamp.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries REIMANN, ARCH J. Arch J. Reimann, 82, of Westchester, formerly of Glen Ellyn, passed away March 9, 2011; beloved husband of Marjorie for 57 years; loving father of Patricia (Ed) Maxwell, Paul (Maureen), Mary Therese (Raymond) Carlson, Archie, Matthew (Jocelyn), Jean (Ron) Carter and Peter (Amy); proud grandfather of Brendan, Caitlin and Clare Maxwell, Ashley, Molly and Burke Reimann, Emma, Grace and Kevin Carlson, Arch and Lillian Reimann, Caroline and Patrick Reimann, Maggie, Jack and Ivy Carter, Jenna and Ben Reimann; fond brother of the late Marianne Cibock. Arch graduated from Calumet High School and received his Business degree from Loyola University. Arch began his career at the Chicago Board of Trade in an entry level position, working his way through the ranks and became a full member at the age of 23.

As a member of the Chicago Board of Trade for over 50 years, Arch is still considered one of the top soy bean brokers in his day. He served as a Director from 1972 to 1974, a time in which the exchange was increasing its importance in the financial world. As a prominent fixture on the trading floor, Arch was known for his bullish views of the markets, earning him the "Bull of the Year" award. Arch was an avid piano player his entire life, playing the piano at various establishments and entertaining his many friends. His love of water and sailing led him to many places around the world and eventually to his summer homes in Grand Beach, MI and Williams Bay, WI.

Arch was proud of inaugurating the Grand Beach Regatta in the and he continued to sail on Lake Geneva for the next 30 years. Arch will always be remembered for his ability to add humor to any situation. Arch had a passion for life and was considered a friend to all that met him; if you knew him you were lucky! Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday at Hallowell James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th Countryside. Prayers 10:45 a.m., Monday from the funeral home to St.

John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Western Springs, for Mass at 11:15 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd, 2nd floor, Princeton, NJ 08540-1423. Funeral info 708-352-6500 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PUCCI, CHESTER J. Chester J.

Pucci, 87, of Glenview, March 7, 2011. Husband for 61years of Kathryn nee Dennis; father of Stephen Pucci and the late Dennis Pucci; grandfather of Scott, Veronica and Kristina Pucci. Mr. Pucci was a proud US Army veteran during WWII as a Paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division serving in the Philippine Islands. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star.

He worked for the State of Illinois Department of Corrections for 26 years and the Cook County Attorney for 15 years. Visitation Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at N.H. Scott Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Glenview (just south of Lake Ave. on west side) where service will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

Interment Private. Funeral information: 847-998-1020. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries POWELL, DOLORES M. Dolores M. Powell, nee Mlsna; beloved wife of Paul R.

Powell; loving mother of Gregory (Mary) Powell, Lenora (Dr. David) Moriarty and Dorothy (Thomas) Evans; devoted grandmother of Ryan (Allison), Thomas (Jason), Alison, Erin (Mark), Kathryn, Michael (Jenny), William and Elizabeth; fond sister of Paul Mlsna and twin sister Dorothy Schindler; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. until time of prayers 10:45 a.m. from the Robert J.

Sheehy Sons Funeral Home 9000 W. 151st Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Retired teacher of 23 years at Queen of Martyrs Grammar School.

708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries POTTER See Marianne Kosick notice. PALEK, EMILIE B. Emilie B. Palek, age 99, loving daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Palek; dearest sister of the late William (Bridgid) Palek and the late Frieda (the late George) Tresch; dear aunt of Genevieve (Douglas) Wallace, Matthew (Jennifer) Palek and Anita (Keith) Greif; fond great-aunt of many. Visitation Sunday 4 to 8 p.m.

at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Niles. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. to St Catherine Laboure Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.corn Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STEFFAN, GLORIA HOFBAUER Gloria Hofbauer Steffan, of Mundelein, IL formerly of Hegewisch, IL and Plymouth, IN passed away at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois Wednesday, March 9, 2011in her 85th year. She was born in Chicago, IL on Oct. 2, 1925, daughter of the late George and Elda Helps. Gloria attended Fenger High School Class of in Chicago, worked at during WWII and later owned and operated the Campground in Plymouth, Indiana in the 1970s and 80s.

She was active in various groups in Plymouth, IN and Mundelein, IL including TOPS and the Red Hats. Gloria was the beloved mother of Kurt (Carol) Hofbauer, Robin (John Stewart) Serafin; and grandmother of Chad Serafin, Robbie Hofbauer, Alisa Porter, Patricia Stewart, Amy (Ed) Knittel and Stephanie (Kevin Brown) Stewart; born and predeceased by her husbands Robert Hofbauer and George Steffan; dear sister of Nancy Kiefer of Plymouth, IN; Gloria will also be fondly remembered by her many nieces; nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Blake Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Oak Lawn, on Friday, March 11, 2011, from 4 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Reverend John Beck officiating. Memorial contributions may be left in her name to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation or the Urological Research Foundation. Mrs. family extends thanks to everyone who has lovingly touched her life and her heart. For info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STARK, DELPHINE J.

Delphine J. "Del" Stark, nee Podraza beloved wife of the late Angelo loving mother of Ann Marie (Steve) Hughes; cherished grandmother of Alex, Katie and Cristina Hughes; devoted sister of Leona (the late Errett) Montgomery, Diane (Thomas) Mulderink, the late Jack J. Podraza and Richard (the late Margaret) Podraza; dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Del volunteered for many organizations including thirteen years with Midwest Hospice and Care- Center and Memorial Hospital. Funeral Monday, March 14, 9:30 a.m.

from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment private at St. Joseph Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m.

at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. 773-736-3833 or visit memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHAW, GEORGE F. George F. Shaw, age 84, of Glen Ellyn since 1955. Navy veteran of WWII reaching rank of Lt.

JG, serving on the USS Antietam. Raised in Chicago, George was a 1943 graduate of Austin High School and 1946 graduate of Northwestern University where he played a center on the football team and as a baseball catcher. He was a true entrepreneur and owner of Brush Supply Company of Glen Ellyn since 1967. He loved being with family, had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed traveling. George is survived by his loving wife, Esther "Mickey," nee Rafferty; dear children Barbara (late Don) Malloy, Kathryn (Larry) LaBonte, Annette (Kim) Olofson, Geoff and Yvonne (Rick) Erbacci; cherished "Poppy" of 10.

Preceded by three siblings. Visitation Friday March 11, 3:30 p.m. 9 p.m. at the Leonard Memorial Home 565 Duane Glen Ellyn where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 11a.m. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.

Memorials may be directed to an education fund for grandchildren. Funeral info 630-469-0032. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TURCO LEONARD G. Leonard G. Turco beloved husband of Marilyn, nee Borson; loving father of Lesley (Frank) Kargol, Suzanne (Greg) Holland, Leonard Jr.

(Tricia) and Michael (Suzanne); proud grandfather of Don, Keith, Lane, Tanner, Taylor, Gina, Kari and Tony. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday from 1to 4 p.m. at Geils Funeral Home 260 W. Irving Park Wood Dale, IL. Services and Interment Private.

For info 630-766-3232 or www.geilsfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TSAMOULOS, STELLA Stella Tsamoulos, cherished daughter of the late Sotirios and Angeline, nee Katsari; loving sister of Evajean (the late Donald) Bugajski, Helen (Don) Schmucker, Mary (the late Frank) Weld, Christ (Debbie) and Effie (Jack) Sorci; dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral Saturday 11a.m. from Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake Roselle, IL to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 893 N.

Church Elmhurst, for 12 Noon funeral service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Nicholas M. Pishos, Funeral Director, 630-889-1700.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SUCHECKI, LILLIAN Lillian Suchecki, nee Kolek beloved wife of Lad; loving mother of Denise (Paul) Friedrich, Brian (Jennifer) and Bridgett (Anthony) De John; cherished grandmother of Cameron, Justin and Kyle; dear sister of Irene (Lawrence) Schmitt; devoted daughter of Helen (nee Bogobowicz) and the late Mitchell Kolek; proud aunt of Kristin (John), David, Daniel, Melissa, Mark, Derek (Rene) and Jennifer. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m., at the Countryside Funeral Home Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Bartlett. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., to St. Peter Damian Church.

Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org, would be appreciated. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STORGAARD, BIRGIT Birgit Storgaard age 87 born in Esper- gerde, Denmark. Married Hans on Jan.

1, 1948 and emigrated to U.S. where they made Chicago their home for 28 years; beloved wife of the late Hans; loving mother of Peter; dear sister of the late Paul Grage and Kirstin Kock; cherished sister-in-law of Solveig; fond aunt of many. Memorial service Friday, March 11, 2 p.m. at the Danish Home 5656 N. Newcastle Chicago, IL.

60631. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Danish Home. Info. Olson Funeral Cremation Center 773-774-3333 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STISO, PHILOMENA M. Philomena "Phyllis" M.

Stiso, age 100; loving sister of Stella (Late Cletus Cobleigh, Carmella (William) Valaskovic, Nick (Ann Marie) Stiso, Late Frances (Late Tony) Baschetti, Late Lucille (Late James) Pawlik, late Mary (Late Rinaldo) Palma, and late John (Late Anita) Stiso; special aunt of Nicholas, Joeine, Michael, Steven Stiso, Maria Cullum, Maureen Nugent and aunt of many, many other dear nieces and nephews; also, fond great aunt of many. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 South Pulaski Road, to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Please Omit Flowers. 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZEMBRON, JAMES T.

James T. Zembron, loving brother of Marie (Bill) Keys, Joan Zembron and the late Richard (Carolyn) Zembron; beloved son of the late Stephen and Phyllis, nee Jarocki; fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jim worked at the University of Illinois for 35 years. He retired as Business Manager in the College of Pharmacy Department. He is an avid music lover and a former member of Chicago Symphony Chorus.

Lying in State, Saturday, March 12 at Our Lady Mother of The Church, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave. from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment private.

Arrangements entrusted to Baran Funeral Home, 777-622-1488 or www.BaranFuneralHome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZELINSKI, PATRICK Patrick Zelinski, 52, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Lyons, IL; suddenly, March 6, 2011. Devoted father of Alex and Brianna; former husband of Debbie Zelinski, nee Sass; cherished son of Mary (Richard) Gill and the late Raymond Zelinski; loving brother of Diane (Marty) Matousek, Bonnie (Dave) Helms, and Jim Zelinski; adored uncle of Joshua Mozdzen, Heather Matousek, and Marty Matousek Jr. Memorial service, Saturday, March 12, 2011at Ingram Funeral Home 210 Ingram Cumming, GA 30040. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WOOD, BETTE MAY Bette May Wood, nee Nellis wife of Methodist Minister Rev. Earl K.

Wood (retired), passed away on Feb. 28, 2011, in Wilmington, NC. She is survived by her son Don (Tina) Wood of Wilmington, N.C., and Anne (Bud) Clements of Chicago, IL. She was a member and past office manager of First United Methodist Church, Evanston, IL. She will be greatly missed in our lives, but her gentle spirit will always surround us as we go on without her.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WHEELER, VIRGINIA R. Virginia R. Wheeler, age 87 of Northbrook. Beloved mom of Mark Wheeler, Mary (John) DiNapoli, Martha, Paul, Patricia "Pat" and Peggy Wheeler; loving grandma of Tom and Karen Radziszewski. Retired from AC Nielson.

Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Life Celebration. Mass at 11a.m. at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave.

Northbrook, IL 60062. Interment private. For Funeral info: 847-537-6600 or www.funerals.pro Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VICTOR, SYLVIA M. Sylvia M. Victor, age 98; preceded in death by her beloved sister, Regina Victor and her loving parents, Anthony and Mary (nee Paprocki) Victor.

Survived and loved by her cousins, Evelyn Victor (late Robert, Sr.) Gast and Robert Victor (Theresa) Gast, Jr. and her good friend and devoted caregiver, Maria Kollar. Supervisor in the accounting department at the Borden Co. for 42 years. Funeral 10 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2011, from Szykowny Funeral Home Jonathan F.

Siedlecki, Director, 4901S. Archer Ave. (1blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny to St. John the Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Entombment Chapel Hills Garden South Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Masses in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. For funeral info 773-735-7521.

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