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30 day turnaround time No hidden charges YEAR END SALE AMERICAN BLACK $540.00 WAUSAU RED $585.00 AMERICAN BLACK $540.00 Funeral Services CUSSEN, JOHN M. John Cussen, age 83, passed away on Oct. 20, 2011, beloved husband of 57 years to Eileen Cussen (nee Hilden); loving father of Monica (the late Tom), Michael (Karen), John (Linda), George (Laura), Tom, Greg (Debbi) and Bill (Vickie); cherished grandfather of Jack, Kyle, Savannah, Samantha, Sean, Kevin, Stacy, Robbie, Marisa, Melissa, Veronica and Ian; fond brother of the late Michael, the late Thomas and the late Mary Alice; dear friend of Lewis Bugna; great appreciation to Dr. Christine Schwartz-Peterson and Dr. Prashant K.

Joshi. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Chicago.

Funeral prayers Monday, 9:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home to St. Monica Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.

For info: 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries CARSELLO, DENNIS M. Dennis M. Carsello, beloved husband of the late Nancy, nee Gilkey; loving father of Colleen (Ken) Funk, Christine (Steve) Welch, Lisa (Rene) Rodriguez, and Patricia Dugo; beloved son of the late Alicia "Babe," nee Tobin and the late Carsello; cherished grandfather of Kevin, Michael, Gianna, Ryan, Nicholas and Hannah; great-grandfather of Jonathan. Services Monday, 11a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W.

Lawrence Norridge. Interment private. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BURSTON, PAUL H.

Paul H. Burston, 90, of La Grange Park, formerly of Palatine; husband of Carole, nee Magliano, Burston; father of Lois (Dan) Miller and Kathy Burston; grandfather of Laura and Darley. Visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. 1520 N.

Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks S. of Palatine Arlington Heights. Funeral Service Monday, 10 a.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Guiding Eyes of the Blind, 611Granite Springs Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Interment private. Funeral information and condolences 847-253-0168 or www.GlueckertFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BURGESS, MARY ALICE Mary Alice Burgess, nee Davies age 80, of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of John "Jack;" loving mother of Kimberly (Dr. Patrick) Angelo; devoted grandmother of Patrick John, Natalie, Alexandra and Amelia Angelo and Ashley (Kevin) Heenan; dear sister of the late Robert, David and William Davies.

Memorial Visitation Sunday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks S.

of Touhy), Park Ridge. Memorial Mass Monday, 10 a.m. at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 W. Granville Park Ridge. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice, www.rainbowhospice.org. Funeral info. (847) 823-1171. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BRASH, JOEL A. Joel A.

"JB" Brash, 67. Well- known magician for 35 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Arlene, nee loving father of Erica (Aaron) Rojas; adored step father of David (Lisa), Howard (Gina) and Elizabeth Lakin; proud grandfather of Samantha, Ryan, Alex, Jacob and Caleb Lakin; dear brother of Carolyn (Aubrey) Kaplan; cherished brother-in- law of Sanford (Sharon) Kaplan; fun- loving uncle of Jennifer, Mary and Joanne Leopold. Will be greatly missed by Horizon Riders, other bikers and all of his friends. Private services were held.

For Sunday hours, please call Chicago Jewish Funerals. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries BLEIER, FRANK P. Frank P.

Bleier, 98, of Chicago, passed away Oct. 17, 2011in St. Petersburg, FL. gardensanctuaryfunerals.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries AUGUSTYN See Julia A.

Smith notice. ASCHERMAN, LOIS D. Lois D. Ascherman, nee Berman of Glenview. Wife of the late Leonard H.

Ascherman; mother of Larry D. (Amy) and Louis T. Ascherman; ex-mother-in-law of Peggy L. Ascherman. Graveside funeral service, Sunday, Oct.

23, 11a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Skokie. There will be a gathering of friends to follow, 12 p.m., at the Doubletree Hotel, 9599 Skokie Skokie, IL 60076. Info: 847-256-5700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Death Notices CALCAGNO, GUIDO In our hearts you are always there. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries In Memoriam Elmwood Cemetery, in River Grove, 5 Plots for sale, Section 44.

630-983-6283 Cemeteries, Crematories, Mausoleums Funeral Services McINTYRE, LUCILLE O. RILEY Lucille O. Riley McIntyre, 94, of Sun City, Huntley formerly of Chicago and Wisconsin passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2011at home surrounded by her family, She was born Dec. 30, 1916 in Aberdeen, SD the daughter of Clair H.

Mespell and Ida Tomsha Riley. Lucille was employed by Western Electric in Cicero for 17 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to cook for her family. She had a deep love for animals and traveling, especially to the great west. The mountains and horses brought her true joy and she encouraged all her family to go west and see its beauty.

She is survived by her children, Anne Benuzzi McIntyre and Jack (Dolores) McIntyre; eight grandchildren; 11great-grandchil- dren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John McIntyre on April 4, 1975. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011at the James A. Funeral Home, 11603 E.

Main Huntley. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24 until the 11a.m. Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at St.

Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Huntley Huntley. For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries LOMBARD, VIOLA R. Viola R. Lombard, nee Whitcher loving wife of Edward and the late Arthur Ahlstrand; dear stepmother of Laurel Adams, Cheryl (Roger) Kinnersley, Karyl (Walt) Tyler, Teryl (Gary) Canzoneri and Meryl Nash; loving sister of the late Evelyn Bob) Hopkins and Helen Whitcher.

Many years of service with Rock Island Railroad. Lifetime member and choir member of Chicago First Church of the Nazarene and past president of Palos Park Womens Club. Visitation Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 S. Southwest Hwy.

(7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, 10:30 a.m. Service at the funeral home. Interment Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KERBS, MARY LILLIAN Mary Lillian "Lily" Kerbs, nee Kelsey age 89, beloved wife of the late William G.

Kerbs; loving mother of Linda Lyon, Pamela Bove (Joseph), Barbara Dion. (James), William Kerbs (Renee) and the late Gerald Kerbs; devoted grandmother of Thomas, Mary Lynn, Sharon, Robert, Timothy, Mary Carol, Lynette, Steven, William, Brian, Christine, Robert, Kathy and Michael; great- grandmother of 19; fond sister of the late Francis Kelsey, Jack Kelsey, Fern Pink and Helen Sullivan; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Andrew J.

McGann Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral Monday. Lying in State 10:30 a.m. until time of service, 11a.m.

at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Orland Park, IL. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Info 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries KAPSON, GERRIE Gerrie Kapson, nee Malkin Beloved wife of the late Norman A.

Kapson; devoted mother of Arlene (David) Meyers, Dana Grossman, Debra (James) Lutsch, Clifford (Jill) Kapson, Lawrence Kapson and the late Ronald (the late Joan) Kapson; proud grandmother of Zachary, Jacob, Samantha, Dara, Lara, Alana, Joshua, Cassidy and Jack; dear sister of Lee (Andi) Malkin; loving aunt of Joie (Brad) DeGraff and Michelle Malkin. Funeral Service Monday, 10 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. (one block north of Lake Cook Buffalo Grove.

Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be directed to Kellogg Cancer Center, Thoracic Oncology, 2650 Ridge, Evanston, IL 60201. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries JOYCE WARREN V. Warren "Bud" V. Joyce age 70, of Brookfield.

Loving father of Jeannine (Jacques) Fleurant, Sandra (Brian) Bakalich, Jennifer Joyce, Kevin (Jennifer) Joyce, Christopher (Kelly Borgias) Joyce, the late Warren V. Joyce III and Walter Jude Joyce; dear grandfather of Alexandra, Rachel, Brendon, Olivia and Collin; devoted brother of Dennis Joyce. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, 3 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Oct.

24, 2011, 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Brookfield, Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. to St.

Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park, Mass, 11a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries GERDES, RALPH B. Ralph B. Gerdes, 88, Army Veteran and recipient of the WWII Victory Medal; husband of the late M.

Patricia Peddicord-Gerdes; son of William J. and Lucie; brother of the late Loretta, William (Gladis), Cyril (Myrtle), Clarence, Thomas (survived by Phyllis); uncle and cousin of many; Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Retiree. Visitation Sunday, 1to 5 p.m., Service Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Hallinan Funeral Home, 2601Vermont, Blue Island, IL, to St. Benedict Church, Blue Island, IL, Funeral Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Info 708-385-0850 or www.hallinanfueralhome.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WOLLENBERG, LEONARD S. Leonard S. Wollenberg.

Services for Leonard S. Wollenberg, 87, a life long resident of Palatine will begin with prayers at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home 201N. Northwest Palatine, proceeding to St.

Theresa Catholic Church, 465 N. Benton Palatine, for a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy, nee Wesselhoff; loving father of: Kenneth (Debi) Wollenberg, Glen (Deborah) Wollenberg, Theresa (Daniel) Geller, Pamela (Steve) Boyer; grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of four; brother of the late Richard Wollenberg, and the late Lorraine Bentley.

For information, 847-358-7411or www.ahlgrimffs.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TORRES, CONCEPCION R. Concepcion R. Torres, nee Ramirez born in Leon, Mexico, longtime parishioner of St. Pius Church in Pilsen passed away Wednesday night and now joins her late husband Elpidio; loving mother to Tomas (Raquel), Rosendo (Leandra), Ascencion (Margaret), Rosa Roman, Elvira (Anthony) Santiago, Elpidio Jr. (Bonnie), Alfredo (Linda) and Trinidad (Matthew Flag); cherished grandmother of 11and adoring great- grandmother to 17; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass Monday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius Church (Pilsen) to Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m., Mt.

Auburn Funeral Home 4101S. Oak Park Stickney. 708-749-2033 or www.mountauburnfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMITH, JULIA A. Julia A. Smith, nee Augustyn age 96.

Beloved wife of the late Albert; beloved daughter of the late Sophia, nee Cypcar and the late Thomas Augustyn; dear sister of Estelle A. (the late Albert) Czys, the late Chester (the late Stella), the late Cecile B. (the late Willard) and the late Casimir; fond aunt of Maryann (Patrick) Edwards and Carol (Dan) Jones and Anna and Carolyn Edwards. Visitation Monday, 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers at 10 a.m.

at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge proceeding to Our Lady Mother of the Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHULTZ JOHN S. John S. Shultz 72, US Army veteran passed away suddenly on Sept. 20, 2011. Loving father of John Shultz the late Devin Shultz, MaryJane (Ed) Nowdomski, Katie (Jim) Sylvester; dearest grandfather of Eddie, Jimmy, Jamie, Amy, Amanda, Teresa, Eddie and Madeline; great- grandfather to be to Gienna Lynn; devoted brother to the late Alice (Ray) Letkey, Jean (late Ron) Kamba, the late Edward Shultz, Joseph Shultz and the late Kathy Gade; fond cousin and uncle to many.

Memorial service Oct. 22, 2011, 9:30 a.m. at St. Symphorosa, 6135 S. Austin Chicago.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHAW-HANIF, BONNIE Bonnie Shaw-Hanif, 65, died quietly and calmly in her sleep on Wednesday after a long bout with lung cancer. Bonnie is survived by her dear husband, Haji Hanif, by her loving siblings Marcy (Ronald) Novit and Henry (Sandra) Kite, by her very caring uncle Maury and aunt Marilyn Kaplan, and by her wonderful nephews, Edward (Marilyn) and Jerry Novit. Bonnie was a friend to most people who had the good fortune to meet her. She was a "flower child" of the sixties, and with her first husband, the late Peter Shaw, was a real activist for world peace during the tumultuous seventies. Bonnie found true spiritual peace in the latter years of her life and viewed her final illness as just another step in journey.

We will all miss Bonnie very much and remember her always with love. Private services are planned. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHALLO, MICHAEL W. Michael W. Shallo, age 83, beloved husband of Edith, nee Ziegler; loving father of Donna Shallo and Vickie (Ron) Skibbe; fond grandfather of Mike (JoAnna), Ron (Donna) and Chris Skibbe; great-grandfather of Brendan, Alex and Edie Skibbe; dear brother of Joyce Hawke; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service Monday, 11:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army, 8354 W. Foster Norridge, IL 60706 would be appreciated. Funeral 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SAVIC, MARIJA Marija "Zorka" Savic, nee Stojsavljevic age 85, passed away Oct. 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Ratko; loving mother to George (Brigitte), Danica, Nada (David) Misukanis and Ana (Anthony) Leone; dearest grandmother of Milica and Jessica.

Resting at Muzyka Son Funeral Home 5776 W. Lawrence Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. Pomen (Wake Service) at 7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery.

Interment New Gracanica Cemetery. Info: 773-545-3800 or www.muzykafuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PASZKIET, RICHARD Richard Paszkiet, beloved husband of the late Linda; dear father of Richard Benjamin (Anna), Christopher Michael, and Nicholas Johnathan. Member of Brother Rice High School Dads Club. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Lack Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S.

Roberts Rd. (8000 Hickory Hills. Service Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Patricia Church for 10 a.m.

Mass. Interment private 708-430-5700 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MOCZARNY, RONALD G. Ronald G. Moczarny, age 60, beloved husband of Carol nee Anderson and the late Kathleen nee Bach; loving father of Kelly (Nick) Urso; cherished Papa of Gabriella, Joseph and Morgan; dear brother of John Anderson. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m.

to 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge. In state Monday, 10 a.m. until time of service, 11a.m.

at Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Des Plaines. Entombment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MENGLER, ERNEST J.

Ernest J. Mengler, proud WWII Marine, VMF 215, passed away Friday morning, he leaves behind his loving wife Violet (nee Kvidera) and cherished children Christine (Andrew) Mazzarella and Gary (Lori); loving grandfather to Kristen, Karen (Moises), Kathryn and Paul (Jody); adoring great-grandpa to Kiera. Visitation Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W.

Cermak Forest Park. Funeral service Monday, Oct. 24, 2011at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Mt. Auburn Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled Veterans or Wright-Way Rescue appreciated. Info 708-749-2033 or www.mountauburnfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Conditions are right for fall crappie fishing. When the water temperatures drop to mid- to upper-50s, the crappiemove up to vertical structures and can be easily caught on live bait or plastics. With cooling water, crappiestart to feed more in preparation for winter.

Since more anglers fish shallow water and areas where structure is easily found, this can be your chance to catch more and bigger fish. Vertical structures are walls, barge pilings or trees that are in the water. all easy to find when fishing from a boat or off a bank. Most often the fish are very close to the structure and you need to place your bait right next to it. In my boat, approach the structure slowly.

If a little breeze, I try to drift to the spot instead of motoring to it. Silence is golden as fish on a structure can be easily spooked. Bank anglers should use a float, cast beyond the structure then slowly bring it close. Once along the structure use a shorter rod and fish vertically. If the fish are active, plastics will do just as well as live bait.

Most of the time we tell what the fishing will be like until we get on the water so it never hurts to bring a bucket filled with a couple of dozen crappie minnows. For plastics, I like nail tails, small grubs, or 1 1 2 inch tubes. White, red, black and chartreuse all work well but sometimes based on water clarity one will do better than the other. Small jigging minnows or spoons tipped with a waxworm will also work sometimes. fished several good crappie spots in the Chi- cagoland area.

The closest one is Lake Calumet. The lake has many barge pilings and walls made of wood or steel. Both attract fish. A key issue on barge pilings is that the outside is often deep, so a barge can float up to it, and the backside is shallower. Make sure you try all sides and at different depths.

As you first enter Lake Calumet, the east bank has several steel barge pilings. Try them all. caught crappieup to 14 inches there this time of the year. Another fun spot that has produced some of the biggest crappieis the Illinois River by Buffalo Rock State Park. about three miles upstream from the Starved Rock lock and dam.

There are hundreds of tree stumps in the wide water area across from the marina above the dam. This is good shallow water spot for crappie. The Three Rivers area, where the Kankakee, Illinois and Des Plaines rivers meet, is also a good place to explore. Shabbona Lakein DeKalb County is always a favorite. A bit farther are Lake Shelbyville, Evergreen Lakeand Rend Lake.

Whether from a boat or off the banks, if you can get close to some vertical structure, you will find crappiethis fall. Don Dziedzina is a contributor to the Chicago Tribune and his blog is at IllinoisOutdoors.com. HHHHH Excellent HHHH Very good HHH Good HH Fair Poor Fox Chain Lakes HH Rich Popowczak(Chain Lakes Sports) reports striperand a few crappiehave been caught from Pistakee Lake. Fish for walleyeat the bridges with jig and minnows. Muskieare improving in the northern lakes with suckers or spinners.

Monster Lake HHH Bluegillhave been taking waxworms, says Jon Meder Bait). A few bass have been caught on plastics. Area club lakes have been doing well on bass at night. Other Mazonia lakes are closed. Monee Reservoir HHH Gillare mostly on the east bank.

Crappieare taking minnows early in the morning. Bass are taking an assortment of baits. A 4-pound bass was caught this week. Catfish are fair on typical baits. Rock Run Rookery Bass and panfish have been slow.

Boaters are allowed only until Oct. 31. Illinois River Fishing has slowed the last week with only a few striperand sauger being caught down river from Starved Rock. The river is very low. Some stripers are being caught on twister tails by shore anglers on the Vermillion.

Des Plaines River HHH Dan Sims (Sims Spinners) reports the largemouth bass and pike have been taking spinners and minnow baits in the Lemont area. Kankakee River HHHH Rob Goodall(Gotcha Outdoors) reported early this week smallmouth bass had been taking top water baits and twister tails near Bourbonnais. Ed Letter) says catfish and smallieare good in Indiana. Crappieare taking jigs and minnows by Rt. 55.

Walleyeare fair in Momence. By the Kankakee dam and in Wilmington walleyeare taking jig and minnow and smallieare taking top waters, live baitand spinners. Suburban ponds HHH Bluegillare taking ice jigs with waxworms, says Ken (Mokena). Calm shores are giving up more fish than windblown banks. Bass are slow.

Boulder Junction, Wis. Lakes HHHH Walleyeare deep or over mud, says Janie Harpster(Northern Highland Sports). Muskieare doing well on spinners, glide and jerk baits but big suckers are catching more fish. Fishtrap and Wildcat lakes and the ManitowishChain have been best lakes in the area. Compiled by Don Dziedzina from bait shops, avid anglers, and local and state resource reports.

Fishing report Structural advantage Don Dziedzina On the outdoors Conditions are right for fall crappie fishing McLeod as the assistant GM. No other Padres employees will be coming to Chicago. The Padres have reportedly agreed to a list of Cubs minor league players to choose from as compensation for Hoyer and McLeod. Thus ends, at least for the time being, a bizarre saga that began when Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was fired in late August, one month after being told he was going to be dismissed and shortly before the Red Sox began an epic collapse that ultimately made Epstein expendable in the minds of ownership. It was a perfect storm of events for Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, who went into the so-called search with a list of candidates he sure would be available, with Epstein at the top.

Epstein won two World Series with the Red Sox, in 2004 and 2007, and has the Boston pedigree the Cubs desired. As soon as Epstein arrives in Chicago, he will have some key personnel decisions to make concerning his front-office team and his roster. According to asource, he will not have any interference from Crane Kenney, whose title of team president will change to president of business operations. Kenney was not supposed to be involved in the hiring process, but the Ricketts family believes he was instrumental in helping lure Epstein, according to a source, assuring Epstein he would have total control of all baseball-related decisions. One of the valued Cubs employees Epstein will speak with soon is former Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux, who was an assistant to Hendry.

Maddux said Friday he is undecided on whether he will return to the team in 2012 because of family issues, even if Epstein wants him in the organization. interested in staying in Maddux said. last two years have been great. I spoken to Theo yet so kind of not even an Epstein also will have to make a decision on his manager, with Mike Quade waiting for a determination about his future. Most speculation has centered on Epstein choosing Ryne Sandberg as his next manager, though with Hoyer in the picture, everything is suddenly up in the air.

Rays bench coach Dave Martinez could be considered, along with former Red Sox manager Terry Francona and others Epstein and Hoyer admire. Padres manager Bud Black is not expected to be a candidate. Though it took a lot longer than he may have expected, Ricketts eventually got the man he wanted all along. Now the work begins to change the culture, with Epstein and Hoyer leading the charge. Twitter Epstein officially makes move Continuedfrom Page1 Former White Sox hitting coach Greg Walker was named to the same position with the Braves on Friday, replacing Larry Parrish.

Walker, a Georgia native, tutored Sox hitters for the last nine seasons, and first baseman Paul Konerko and catcher A.J. Pierzynski praised him as contributing to their success. Walker takes job with Braves Theo Epstein has resigned as Red Sox general manager to become the Cubs president of baseball operations. GREG PHOTO Product: CTBroadsheet PubDate: 10-22-2011 Zone: ALL Edition: HD Page: SPORTS2-10 User: ewatson Time: Color:.