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36 CHICAGO BECKER, LEW Lew Becker, 66, a long time resident of Wheaton passed away unexpectedly Feb.10, after a brief illness. Lew will be missed dearly by his wife of 45 years and best friend, Lois Becker. He was a loving father to his daughter, Lisa and his son, Scott (Rehna); a devoted brother to his sister, Elizabeth; and was whole-heartedly adored by his three grandchildren, John, Abby and Brooks. Lew was a very successful independent sales rep for over 40 years, most recently with Motionwear of Indianapolis, IN. passion was golf and was most happy when relaxing on the golf course at Arrowhead or at his second home in Naples, FL with his wife, family and friends.

Lew will be remembered for his gift of coaching baseball and football, his sense of humor, and most of all, for his love and devotion to his family. Lew was preceded in death by his father and mother, Louis and Elizabeth Becker. Visitation Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 4 until 8 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E.

Roosevelt Wheaton. Memorial service Wednesday, Feb.17, at 10 a.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to The First Tee of Aurora (youth golf outreach program) 1001Hill Aurora, IL 60505 would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BAUER, ALLISON SUZANNE Allison Suzanne Bauer, our dear, sweet Allison, passed away much too soon at age 25 on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Loved deeply by her family; parents, Rich and Pat; and by her sisters, Sarah (Alan) and Julie; Grandma Adeline Kaczmarek; aunts and uncles, Gerry and Betty Fudala, Bob and Barb Kochanski, Bev Fishleigh, Arn and Lin Bukal, Carl and Karen Bauer and Vince and Rita Pusateri; her awesome cousins, Cheryl, Dave, Christine, Gregg, Zach, Nick, Matt, Dan, Amanda, Brandon, Michael, Dawn, Danielle and Kyle; bestest friends, Ashley and Lauren and her buddies, Harley and Wrigley. kind and loving nature and total love or everyone she met, are her greatest gift and will be so missed. She was a treasure to our family and a joy to all who knew her.

Visitation Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the M.J. Suerth Funeral Home 6754 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago. In State Tuesday, 10 a.m.

at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6099 N. Northcott (at Nickerson), Chicago until time of Service 11 a.m. Interment Concordia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Best Friends Animal Society at be- stfriends.org/donate/memorial.cfm or Luther North High School, appreciated. For further information, 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ARCISAUSKIS, SR. M. VITA Sr. M. Vita Arcisauskis, SSC, 96, born in Chicago Heights, IL, died Friday, Feb.

12, 2010. Sister, a member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 79 years served as a teacher and principal for 55 years. Survived by her sister, Lucy (Thomas) Jones of Gary, IN and many loving nieces and nephews. Wake, Sisters of St.

Casimir Motherhouse, 2601W. Marquette Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 from 3 p.m. until time of wake service 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Feb.

16 at 10 a.m. in Motherhouse chapel, followed by interment at St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SSC Retirement Fund. Arrangements by Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, (773) 776-1324.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices KALANT, GEORGE ANTHONY IN LOVING MEMORY Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle friend. It has been 15 years, you will always be remembered. We miss you very much. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR FAMILY. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BOLAND, MAE AND TOM Married Feb.

14, 1941 You left us so many memories of joy, laughter, and zest for life. Today and always, we think of you and miss you. Your daughters, Donna and Kathy In Memoriam Impressive Casket Serving Chicago Since 1994 (708)782-4844 www.ImpressiveCasket.com Showrooms in Oak Forest Lyons 24-Hour Service Free Delivery Made in the USA Funeral Services Cremation Society Of Illinois 800-622-8358 10 Northern Illinois Locations www.cremation-society.com BOEHMKE, WARREN F. Warren "Bump" F. Boehmke, WWII Army Veteran, 86, of Deerbrook, WI and Darien, IL.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy Boehmke, nee Nielsen; loving father of Kim (the late William) Kaczor, Craig (Heidi) Boehmke and Curt Boehmke; grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of six; brother to Ruth (the late Ronald) Schech, the late Lorraine Schumacher, Wilber Boehmke, Dorothy Boehmke and Arthur Boehmke. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd 9445 W.

31st Brookfield. Will Lie in State Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to time of Service 11a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Corner of 2nd and Grant Hinsdale.

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oak Brook Terrace. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BOEHLEN, LYNNE Z. Lynne Z. Boehlen, nee Zeleznjak 59, of Naperville, IL. At peace Feb.

11, 2010 at Loyola Univ. Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1950 in Nashville (Madison College), TN. Lynne is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Mark; her wonderful children, Beth (Geneva Fry) Keenan, Andy (Tommaso Bufano) Boehlen, Suzy Meurer) Boehlen, Mike (Erika Richter) Boehlen, John Boehlen and Christian Davila; her special grandchildren, Mary, Katherine, Adrianna, Christopher, Logan and Tobias; her dear siblings, Larry Allen, Shirley Bearden, Joyce Copeland, Brenda Fitzgerald; and her cherished aunt, Elizabeth Ann Niles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen George and Jane (nee Niles) Zeleznjak; and her siblings, Lindell Allen and Frankie Allen.

Lynne graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy (NJ) and earned her BS in Nursing from Marquette University. The perfect mom, she loved to cheer on her children at their sporting events, rarely ever missing a practice or game. She was very active in area youth sports and served as the Equipment Director for Naperville Youth Football League. A Girl Scout herself, Lynne was a proud organizer of the Boy Scout Troop 507 and Cub Scout Pack 507. She loved her faith and was a Child Liturgist and Eucharistic Minister at St.

Margaret Mary Parish. For those who prefer, memorials to the Red Cross would be greatly appreciated. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 15, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Friedrich- Jones Funeral Home Naperville.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails, Naperville. Entombment will follow at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum, Wheaton.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLUM, LEO H. Leo H. Blum passed away on Feb. 7, 2010 at the age of 89 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where he and his wife lived for the past four years. While family was his first, second, and third priority, he was a dynamic man who was not content to sit still unless it involved watching football.

He owned and operated Pharmacy in Evanston, IL for over 30 years. And when he retired to California, Leo started a second career in real estate. He was also and avid figure skater, bridge player, Cub Scout leader, photographer, and golfer, whose intellectual curiosity never grew old. He embraced the computer age with gusto and never stopped looking for new challenges. Leo crammed a lot of living into those 89 years while making everyone around him smile with his good humor and approach to life.

As husband, father, grandfather and friend, he leaves us all immeasurably better for having been a part of our lives. We will miss him deeply. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLUE, DOROTHY RUTH Dorothy Ruth Blue, 90, born in Chicago, IL, passed away February 7, 2010, resident of Northbrook, Arbor Vitae, WI and Los Fresnos, TX. Daughter of the late Lydia Kuhlman and William Blue; sister of the late Helen A. Blue and the late William K.

and Donald T. Blue; aunt to Cindy Blue (John Pennachia), Daniel Blue and Thomas (Denise) Blue. She had a good, full life and her life is celebrated by many dear friends and family near and far. Services were held privately. Memorials may be made in her name to NorthShore University Health System Hospice 4901Searle Parkway, Suite 160 P.O.

Box 1006 Skokie, Illinois 60076-8006. Funeral Info: 847-998-1020 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BIRMINGHAM, THOMAS W. Thomas W. Birmingham, aka "Skin" of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Lorna, nee Lien; dear brother of Marianne (Robert) Meier and the late Gerald (Mary); loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday, Feb.

20, 1to 6 p.m. with service at 6 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251Dempster Morton Grove, IL 60053. Cremation private. 30 year employee of Morton Grove Public Works Dept.

Sign online guest book at www.simkinsfuneralhome.com 847-965-2500. BROWN, PHILIP H. Philip H. Brown, age 67, of Downers Grove, IL, formerly of Homewood, IL, loving father of Glenn and Steve (Anne) Brown; cherished grandfather of Avery, McKenzie and Riley; preceded by his first wife Diana L. (1996); survived by his wife Laurie D.

and her three children Adam, Mark and Jeff. Philip taught and coached in School District and coached swimming in School District Visitation will be Tuesday Feb. 16 at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Downers Grove, IL 60515, from 2 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. Interment private.

For more information www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BROWN, HARRIETTE RODDY Harriette Josephine Roddy Brown, age 90 Feb. 7, 2010, beloved daughter of the late Hannah W. Roddy and the late Bert M. Roddy; sister of Gwendolyn Roddy Ferguson and the late Bert M.

Roddy; fmr. wife of the late Arlander C. Brown, mother of Madelynne L. Brown, Sharmon Brown Wilkinson and Lisa Brown Tribbett; mother in-law of the late Albert Wilkinson and Charles A. Tribbett, III; grandmother of Brian N.

Wilkinson, Jillian H. Tribbett, Christopher M. Wilkinson, Charles A. Tribbett, IV and Jason B. Tribbett; loving aunt to nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews; and beloved friend to many! Memorials may be sent to the Association, Greater IL Chapter, 8430 West Bryn Mawr Suite 800, Chicago, 60631, attn: Jan Swanson 847-933-2413! Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRESLIN, CATHERINE Catherine "Kay" Breslin, nee Righeimer, 82, of Barrington Hills, at rest Tuesday, Feb.

9, 2010. Graduated from DePaul University and later attended law school, beloved wife of 50 years of the late Cormick L. Breslin; devoted mother of Eileen, John (Eileen), Jim (Pam), Mary Rose, Patti (Joe) Denny, Tom (Sarah), Donna (Mike) Wadzita, and Terry Breslin; cherished grandmother of Kevin, Brian, Tim, Sara, Emily, Matthew, Cormick, Malachy, and Katherine Breslin, Geoff Winters, Shawna Mitchell, Matthew, Meaghan, Kaitlyn and Joey Denny, and Melissa and Brent Wadzita; loving daughter of the late Harry and Mary, nee Righeimer; loving sister of Jim (Therese) and the late Jack (Dorothy) Righeimer; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, from 2 until 8 p.m.

at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main Street (Lake-Cook Barrington. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at St. Anne Church, corner of Ela and Franklin Streets, Barrington, where she will lie in state from 9 a.m.

until the time of the Mass. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010. For information, 847-381-3411 or www.DavenportFamily.com, where online condolences may be left for the family.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BREEN, PHYLLIS M. Phyllis M. Breen, nee Lund, 91, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Arlis (Frank) Faticante; dear grandmother of Norine (Craig) Finstrom and Regina Faticante; cherished great-grandmother of Michael, Dario and Ashlee Valenti; devoted great-great-grandmother of Michael Valenti III; fond sister of Will (the late Alice) Lund and the late Shirley (Karl) Kerber. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251Dempster Morton Grove, IL 60053.

Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Morton Grove Community Church, 8944 Austin Morton Grove, IL 60053 appreciated. Sign online guest- book at www.simkinsfuneralhome.com. 847-965-2500. BOVILSKY, ELVIRA A.

Elvira A. Bovilsky, loving mother of Nancy (Tony) Lala and the late Thomas (Sandy) Bovilsky; proud grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 11; great- great-grandmother of one; loving sister of eight; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. at St.

Margaret Mary Church, 2324 W. Chase Ave. Chicago. Visitation Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N.

Cicero Ave. and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Church. Interment private.

773-736-3833 or Visit Memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CORTINA, RICHARD Richard Cortina, 81, of Las Vegas, NV passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. He was born Nov. 16, 1928 in Chicago and was a 21year resident of Nevada. Richard was a retired laborer for the Chicago Park District and served in the U.S.

Army. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Cortina; son Michael (Stacey) Cortina; sisters, Mariann (Tony) Perri and Rita (the late Michael) Bianco; granddaughter, Jessica (Bryant) Dietz; great-grandsons, Adrian and Cristian Dietz; and beloved dog, Buster. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday directly at Mater Christi Catholic Church, 2401S. 10th North Riverside, 60546 for a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m.

at Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Chicago, 60707, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors For information call 773-889-1700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CORBITT, REV. GEORGE R. Rev.

George R. Corbitt, 76, of Oak Forest, died Dec. 29, 2009, husband; dad; and grandpa. Chaplain, Advocate Christ Med 1977-1999. Celebration of life, Saturday, Feb.

20, at 10 a.m., Peace Memorial Church, Palos Park. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CIRZAN, M.D., JOHN L. John L. Cirzan, M.D. 91.

WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; loving father of Peter (Linda) Cirzan, Cathy (John) Cichowski and Carol Cirzan; cherished grandfather of Christine (Dan) Lundry, Jennifer (Roger) Butler, Bobby (Carrie) Barwig and great-grandfather of Chase, Mitchell, Jaclyn, Zach, Shane, Kolton, Brian and Natalie. Also, uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. John was a genuine lover of life and all who knew him enjoyed spending time with him especially when playing a game of chess or listening to him play the piano. He was a volunteer at Resurrection Medical Center for many years and a lifelong Cubs fan (but he wait forever).

Memorial Visitation Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, 3 to 9 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. Please omit flowers.

Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CHAMBERS, MARGARET M. Margaret Miles Mabin Chambers, age 92, formerly of LaGrange, beloved wife of the late William T. Mabin and the late Francis J. "Hank" Chambers; devoted mother of Nancy (John) Kenney, Catherine Haskins, Daniel and Thomas (Margaret) Chambers; cherished grandmother of John, Elizabeth, William, Sarah, Margaret Amy, Meaghan, Sean and Moira; proud great-grandmother of Allison and Clint; dear sister of the late Marshall Miles and the late Mary also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m.

at Hallowell James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Countryside. Funeral Tuesday prayers 9:30 a.m. from the chapel to St. Cletus Church in LaGrange for Mass at 10 a.m.

Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan, 900 E. Front Traverse City, MI 49686. Funeral 708-352-6500.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CAMARDO, JOHN F. John F. Camardo, retired City of Chicago Ward Superintendent, beloved husband of the last Denise nee Crimmins; loving father of John T. (Mary), Dennis and the late Thomas; fond grandfather of Jennifer (Justin) Boardman, Thomas (Antoinette) and John (Tiffany); dear brother of Rose and Margaret; fond uncle of many. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m.

from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge, to St. Giles Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CALAS, ANDREW Andrew "Andy" Calas, 78, a forty-four year resident of Des Plaines. Memorial visitation for Andy Calas will be held from 3:30 p.m.

until the time of the memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at Willow Creek Community Church Chapel 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Andy had his body donated to science to further medical study and research.

Andy was Born: May 15, 1931in Chicago, IL the son of the late Andrew and Chrisanthe (Mazos) Calas and he died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. Andy was founder and owner of Andrews Paperboard which he began in 1975 in Elk Grove Village. He welcomed his entire family to contribute to the companies success. He continued as CEO until his retirement in 2000.

Following his retirement he enjoyed volunteering with the Salvation Army in Des Plaines. Many years ago Andy was very involved with coaching in the Waycinden Park Little League and Mt. Prospect Midget Football. Some of his hobbies included a love of travel, dancing, playing Bridge and golfing at River Forest Country Club where he was a long time member. Andy will be remembered for his sense of humor, persevering spirit and deep sense of generosity.

Loving husband of fifty four years of Darlene J. (Davey) Calas; beloved father of Craig (Marietta) Calas, Candy (Jeff) Borst and Curt (Jeanne) Calas; dear grandfather of Nicole, Danielle, Andrew Calas, Becky, Brittany, Brian and Ben Borst, J.J. and Olivia Calas; fond brother of the late Elsie Calas. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Andy would be appreciated for the Salvation Army, 10 Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home of Palatine.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DULLER, FLORENCE S. Florence S. Duller, loving wife Louis beloved mother of Michael L. (the late Danielle), Ellen M. (Rusty) Grenier, Louis W.

(Lorraine) and Keith fond aunt of Joanne Hughes; dear grandmother of seven. Funeral service Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Domitilla Parish, 4940 Washington Hillside, IL.

Visitation Monday Feb. 15, 2010 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Auburn Funeral Home 4101South Oak Park Ave. Stickney, IL 708-749-2033.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DUFF, MICHAEL A. Michael A. Duff, beloved husband of Cathleen Cushing; loving father of Steven (Mary), Christopher (Elizabeth) Duff, Piper (Gerard) Doyle, Mary, Michael and Kate Duff and the late Laura Duff; devoted uncle of Lauren (Michael) and Ellie (Nick Gawrys) Sasewich; cherished godfather to Emily Burke and enthusiastic Gringo to Dustin (Jena), Dillan, Angie, Laury, Emily and Madison Duff, Gus, Raegan and Ruby Doyle; fond brother of Shirley Sarni and brother-in-law of John (Kate), Barbara Cushing, Mary (Jim) Doherty, Maggie (Brian) Burke, Tom (Ellen), Joe (Beth) Cushing, and the late Patricia, the late Robert (Cynthia) Cushing; uncle Grumpy to many nieces, nephews and young people. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to either the Center of Independence Through Conductive Education www.center-for-independence.org or the Equestrian Connection, NFP www.equestrianconnection.org. Funeral Monday, Feb 15, 11:30 Am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N.

Cicero Avenue, Chicago to St. Mary of the Woods Church, for Mass at 12 PM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM. 773-736-3833 or visit memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DEMERTSIDIS, ELEFTHERIA Eleftheria "Vivian" Demertsidis, nee Toulios beloved wife of the late George; devoted mother of Gus (Monica), Stacy (David) Griesbaum and John (Ellen); fond grandmother of Sheila (Mike) Laurie, Annie (Mike) Tews, George, Elyse, Gita and the late Angela; and great grandmother of Cecilia, Antonio, Sophia and Ava; dearest sister of Maria and pre- ceeded in death by Sophia, Thomaii, Theodore, Chrisoula and Joanne; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Member of the Brotherhood of Grammos Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago. to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for 10:30 a.m.

service. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by NICHOLAS M. PISHOS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, LTD.

(Hellenic Funeral Service) 773-745-1333 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DeKOKER, JOHN C. John C. DeKoker, age 86, founder of Home Garden Supply Co. of Chicago and Chicago Heights and WWII Army Veteran MP. Beloved husband of Ruth nee Warner; devoted father of John Jr.

(Susan), Janice (the late Tom, Sr.) Brannigan, Susan (Edd) Jelinek and Heidi Edwards; loving grandpa of nine and great-grandpa of 14; fond brother of Adele Aurenz and the late Bee Larson. Funeral Monday 10:15 a.m. from Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home 11333 S. Central Oak Lawn to Palos United Methodist Church, 121" and Harlem Palos Heights, service 11a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery.

Visitation at funeral home, Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. for info call 708-636-1200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries DANIEL, TRENT Trent Daniel, age 66, of Burleson, TX, former resident of Cicero, IL, died Feb. 4, 2010 at family resident due to Non- hodkins Lymphoma. Born Feb. 2, 1943 in Decatur, AL.

Served in U.S. Army. Worked for General Motors, Electro- motives Division, LaGrange, IL. Enjoyed traveling to South America; lived in Peru for seven years before returning to the U.S. due to illness.

He was married to Pilar Daniel of Trijilio, Peru; formerly married to Mercella Daniel; father of Robert Daniel, Paula Marie Stilson, Rhonda Ann Gibson, and Allen Richard Daniel; grandfather to Samantha Gibson; brother to Joseph Daniel, John Daniel, James Edward Daniel Richard Daniel, and Delores Comp; preceded in death by mother, Hazel Danlap, father, Edward James Daniel, and brother, Roger Daniel. Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society in his behalf would be appreciated. The family would like to thank Medical Center of Arlington, Arlington, TX and American Hospice, Burleson, TX for care provided. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CZUBERNAT, STEPHANIE H.

Stephanie H. Czubernat, nee Oboza, was called home to God on Feb. 11, 2010 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Roberta (Ronald) Leonard, Joseph (Jane), the late Patricia (late Joseph) Mirus; proud grandmother of Joseph (fiance Amanda Elston) and Kevin. Preceded in death by her brothers, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law; dear aunt to nieces and nephews.

Funeral Monday Feb. 15, 2010 at 8:45 a.m. at the Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave, Chicago to St. Priscilla Church for Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m.

Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. For info: 773-545-5420. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GARINO, RALPH J.

Ralph J. Garino, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Blanche nee Simundic; dearest father of Janis (James) Noone and Sharon (Daniel) Rinaldi; loving grandfather of Corey and Kevin Noone, Rocco and Nicole Rinaldi; fond brother of Gwendolyn (Milt) Betker Jakovec and the late Jenny Dynek. Funeral Services at the Adolf Funeral Home Cremation Services 2921S.

Harlem Berwyn on Monday, Feb. 15 at 8:45 a.m. to St. Odilo Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m.

Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Info 708-484-4111. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GARD, GINO Gino Gard, age 87, of Westchester, beloved husband of Ann, nee Rizzo; loving father of Gary (Halina) and the late Gino (Susan) Gard; proud grandfather of Gino (Jen), Glen and Danny; dear brother of Anita Sonja and Nevio (Connie); loving uncle of Gloria, Dorothy, Nevio, and Dan. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy- WestchesterFuneral Home 10501 W. Cermak Westchester, IL (2 blks W.

of Mannheim on Monday, from 9 to 11a.m. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. at Divine Providence Church. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further information call 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GADLIN, SAMUEL Samuel Gadlin, 91. Devoted husband of 70 years to Ruth, nee Danker; loving father of Neal (Connie) Gadlin, Debby (the late Barry) Levy and the late Barry (Linda) Gadlin; proud grandfather of Amy (Elliot), Steven (Beckah), Shana (Phil), Scott, Mindy and Todd; cherished great-grandfather of Hannah, Adam, Isabella, Jackson, Jacob and Benjamin; fond brother of Toby (the late William) Blitz. Services Monday, 10 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.

(1block north of Lake Cook Rd.) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis Suite 400, Evanston, IL 60201. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FROJEN, JAY H. Jay H.

Frojen, 87, died Feb. 7, 2010 in Lake Forest. He was born in Glover, North Dakota to the late Arthur and Hilda Frojen. Mr. Frojen was a resident of Lake Forest for 40 years and a member of the Church of St.

Mary, Lake Forest. He is survived by his wife Irene B. Frojen. All services were private. Info: Wenban Funeral Home Lake Forest (847) 234-0022 or wenbanfh.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FREESE, EKKEHARD FRIEDRICH Ekkehard Friedrich Freese, 83, son of Heinrich Freese and Frieda Lessau Freese, beloved husband of Reinhild (Simon) Freese of 52 years, died on Feb. 2, 2010, in Chicago after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Reinhild; a brother, Dr. Uwe Freese of Chicago; two sisters, Waltraut Mehrens of Bordesholm, Germany, and Ruth Corswandt of Kellinghusen, Germany and many nieces and nephews. Ekkehard was born in Bordesholm, Germany, on Jan.

13, 1927. He married Reinhild on August 18, 1957, and both immigrated to the United States in 1958. They shared a deep love of international travel and of family. He was a caring and generous uncle to many nieces and nephews. An architect, Ekkehard worked for Harry Weese and Associates for 26 years and was a member of the American Institute of Architects since 1969.

Services will be private. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FORKIN, KENNETH J. Kenneth J. Forkin, 60. Loving father of Anna and proud grandfather of Kayla Forkin; dear brother of Susan Robertson, Judith Gunderson and Karen (Eric) Schurr.

Active member of Oak Brook Raquet and Fitness Club. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 20th, from 2 to 4 p.m., with memorial service at 4 p.m., at Knollcrest Funeral Home 1500 S. Meyers Lombard. Memorials to Amanecer Home, Daughters of Charity, Amanecer Stewardship Assistance Fund, 333 S.

Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Info: Knollcrest Funeral Home (630) 932-1500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries FAHRNER, ELEANOR Eleanor Fahrner, 90, of Park Ridge, passed away Feb. 12, 2010, beloved wife of the late Charles; dear mother of Lee (Sharon), Mary Sethness, John, Robert, Charles (Sharon) and Sally (Charles) Pacelli; loving grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of five. Visitation Monday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Entombment Oshkosh, WI. 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OBITUARIES Ian Carmichael, 89, British comic actor who starred in All Right on the silver screen and played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey on TV; Feb. 5, in Phil Harris, 53, crab boat captain whose exploits on the high seas were chronicled on the Discovery Channel reality show Feb. 9, in Anchorage, Alaska, after a stroke. John Murtha, 77, Democratic House representative from Pennsylvania and decorated former Marine who was a critic of the Iraq war; Feb. 8, in Arlington, of complications from gallbladdersurgery.

DEATHS IN THE NEWS Harris For two decades, the Rev. Matthew D. McDonaldwas a fixture at extra-alarm fires in Chicago. Dressed in his white fire helmet and coat, he was there for firefighters and fire victims alike, offering a bit of solace amid the mayhem. The Chicago Fire chaplain from 1968 to 1987, he was known to the firefighters as or, for those who knew him best, whole ministry was a ministry of presence, and it was being present to the firefighters and paramedics especially at times of crisis, but also in the good times and the happy said the Rev.

Tom Mulcrone, who was his assistant for seven years and has been the chaplain since 1987. Father McDonald, 94, died of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, said his sister, Therese Kowal. He was a priest at St. parish in the West Town neighborhood when the Archdiocese of Chicago tapped him to become the Catholic chaplain for the Fire Department.

Former union president Bill Kugelmanwas working out of Engine 26 at Grand and Wolcott at the time, and remembers when the priest from nearby St. came knocking at the station door. your new he told the firefighters. never been in afirehouse, and I thought I better see what one was Firefighters throughout the city quickly got to know Father McDonald, who not only ministered to them in tough times, but also presided over many of their celebrations, like baptisms and weddings. His toughest assignment, he had said, was at the scene of the American Airlines Flight 191crash near International Airport in May 1979.

He walked through the carnage, administering final rites to barely recognizable victims. struck him very said Mulcrone. At his retirement in late 1987, he told the Tribune of coming upon a young firefighter who was crying after two of his cohorts had fallen to their deaths in a Loop elevator shaft. looked very young and Father McDonald said. told him, be embarrassed.

We all feel that Father father came to the United States from Ireland in 1907and started a 31-year career with the Fire Department in 1916. Father McDonald, who later told his family he knew he wanted to be apriest by the time he was 12, attended Quiqley Preparatory Seminary for high school and St. Mary of the Seminary before being ordained in May 1940. He was a dedicated golfer and took regular summer vacations to lakes in northern Michigan and Wisconsin, where he water-skied into his 70s. After leaving the Chicago Fire Department, he spent several years as chaplain to fire department and was apriest at St.

Joan of Arc parish in Evanston. Father McDonald also is survived by a brother, John. Visitation is set for 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave.Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Monday at St. Juliana Church, 7201N. Oketo Chicago. THE REV. MATTHEW D.

MCDONALD 1915-2010 Ex-Chicago Fire Department chaplain By Trevor Jensen TRIBUNE REPORTER McDonald Product: CTBroadsheet PubDate: 02-14-2010 Zone: ALL Edition: BDOG Page: MAINOBIT1-36 User: bmulligan Time: Color:.