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27 SECTION1 TRIBUNE FamilyFunerals inc. Goodman and over, I have seen the compassion and attention to detail in the work of Goodman Family Funerals. It is comforting to know that in an uncertain economic time, there is a funeral director who makes the effort to provide the best of care at the most affordable Rabbi Isaac Serotta- Lakeside Congregation For Reform Judaism lower than our competitors. Available 24 hours a day. Arrangements can be made in advance or as needed in the comfort of your own home.

Jewish owned, operated and practiced. William Goodman will personally attend to your families needs from start to maintaining dignity, respect and care of your loved one. callusat: 847.480.7744 orvisitusat: www.GoodmanFamilyFunerals.com AlsoservingJewishinter-faithfamilies Wearehereforyou themomentyouneedus. PATT, KATHLEEN M. Kathleen "Kay" M.

Patt, native of Ballybu- nion County Kerry, Ireland, beloved daughter of the late William and Anne Patt; loving sister of William (Pat), Jack (Judy) and the late Joe (Diana) Patt; dearest aunt of Sean (Kim) and Brian Patt, Cathy Boyke, Colleen (Tony) Caterine, Donna (Dave) Fieramosca, Daniel (Tina), Michael and the late William Patt; dear great-aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral 10:45 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home 7732 West 159th Street, Orland Park, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 11:30 a.m.

Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Retired Interior Decorator and Master Gardener. Funeral info, 708-429-3200. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PANOZZO, CHRISTINE L. Christine L.

Panozzo, nee Ottoleno age 88. Longtime Hegewisch and Roseland area resident. Wife of the late Louis "Ted" Panozzo; mother of Rosemarie (Randy) Lee and Doris (Lawrence) Schneider; grandmother of Brian and Christopher (Christine) Lee, Jennifer (Anthony Langner), and Dawn Schneider; great-grandmother of Dominic, Brandon, and Vanessa Lee; sister of Mary Cimaroli, Irene Ramunno-Martorano, and the late Lena Summa and Fleming Mora. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home 530 W.

14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave), Chicago Heights, on Thursday, February 26, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m.

to St. Anthony Church, Kensington. Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment St. Cemetery, Evergreen Park.

708-481-9230 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OSBURN, EDWARD Edward Osburn, beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Wurster; loving father of Paul (Sharon), Rita (John) Katzenbach, Mark (Carol), Donna (Jim) Pellegrino, Diane (John) Accorsi, Joyce Moreau, Cathy, Darlene Hart, Art (Christi), Ann (Dominic) Mongello and the late Dean (Kent); devoted grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of one; dear brother of Luanne, Janet and Ron; fond uncle of many. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from The Oaks Funeral Home 1201E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca, to Saint Isidore Church. Mass 10 a.m.

Interment Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. For funeral info, 630-250-8588. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ONESTO, MARGARET A.

Margaret A. Onesto, nee Lococo 101, beloved wife of the late Michael A. Onesto; dearest mother of Camille (the late Matthew) Amato and the late Michael V. Onesto; cherished grandmother of James (Chris) Amato, David (Jennifer) Amato, Michael (Dawn) and Steven Onesto and Michelle (Elgin) Thompson; dear great grandmother of Matthew Amato, Maya, Sophia and Olivia Thompson and Michael Onesto; fond sister of Cecilia Tristano and the late Marie, Chencie, Rose, Ann, Mary, Violet, Joe, Jimmy, Mae and Gertie; loving aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Marge was a loving mother and grandmother whose concern for family superceded all else.

She had a kind and generous heart. She was a good friend to many at Central Baptist Village where she resided for the past nine years. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels 8300 West Lawrence Norridge to St. Eugene Church, Mass 10 a.m.

Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Central Baptist Village, 4747 North Canfield, Norridge, IL 60706, appreciated. For info 708456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapel- s.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NIDETZ, MYRON P. Myron P.

Nidetz, age 73, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of Linda, nee Freeman; loving father of Julia (Robert) Karcher and Allison (Gregory Wright) Nidetz; proud grandfather of Lila, Cary and Ryan; dear brother of Sheldon (Bunny) Nidetz. Graveside Services 11a.m. Wednesday at Waldheim Cemetery, Gate 90, Greenberg Road (18th St.) off Des Plaines Forest Park, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Calumet Area, 3224 Ridge Road, Suite 202 and 203, Lansing, IL 60438; Temple Beth El, 10001Columbia Munster, IN 64321; or Prompt Ambulance Employee Benefits Funds, 9835 Express Highland, IN 46322.

Piser Funeral Services, Skokie, IL. Funeral info, 847-679-4740. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MOSKAL, WALTER Walter Moskal, age 90, Army Veteran WWII, beloved husband of Constance; loving father of Ken (Barbara), Tom (Jeanette), Mike (Sandra) and Joe (Lisa); dearest grandfather of Phil, Deanne, Julie, Tom, Melissa, Amanda, Ava and the late Steven and great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Helen and the late Sophie, John, Henry and Stacy; cherished uncle and friend of many. Funeral Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, 9:15 a.m.

from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central to St. Helen Church, 2315 W. Augusta, for 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Info, 773-545-5420. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RODRIGUEZ, ANTHONY V.

Anthony V. Rodriguez, suddenly, age 39, beloved husband of Carrie, nee Zepeda; loving son of Vidal A. Rodriguez and Carole Mitchell; son-in-law of Ann (Joe) Zepeda and John Zepeda; loving brother of Michael and Edward; brother-in-law of David Zepeda; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10 a.m. at Hann Funeral Home 8230 S.

Harlem, Bridgeview, (David F. Palacz, Funeral Director) Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. For information, call 708-496-3344 or visit us online at hannfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries REDOBLE, PABLO SOSA Pablo Sosa Redoble, age 72, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009.

Beloved husband of Teresita Redo- ble, nee Alegre; loving father of Michael Redoble, Rachael (Kevin) Cecile Redoble and Carole (Christian) Herc; dear grandfather of Colin and Caitlyn fond brother of Lilia Pada, Florentino Redoble, Temmie Dunn and Conchita Velante. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Prayer service Friday, Feb.

27, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. South Holland, IL, to Holy Ghost Church, 170th St.

Cottage Grove South Holland, IL, for 10 a.m. Mass. Memorial contributions may be given to Catholic Charities. Further information, 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RAYMOND, MAE E. Mae E.

Raymond, of Naperville, beloved wife of the late Robert dearest mother of Dolores (Michael) Marusha, Marilynn (Joseph) Vannucci, Barbara (Thomas) Jansz, James and Robert; fond grandmother of Nancy Creel, Susan Bentlage, Mary Pat Martin, Kathleen and Maureen Vannucci and James Raymond great-grandmother of seven; preceded by her sister, Margaret Powers and her brother, John Roche. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 36 N.

Ellsworth Naperville. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Visitation Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. at SS.

Peter and Paul Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to SS. Peter and Paul School Development Fund, 26 N. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 630-355-0213.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PITRA, ELIZABETH A. Elizabeth "Libby" A. Pitra, nee Berry 80, beloved wife of the late Anthony loving mother of Carle (Terry) Wunderlich II, Raymond Wunderlich, Karen Wunderlich, Denise (Ken) Banaszek and the late Lynne Wunderlich; proud grandmother of Cara, Carle III, Barry, Gregory and Daniel; loyal friend to Bianca and Baci; preceded in death by her brother, John Berry and her sister, Mary McGarity. Memorial visitation Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, 11a.m.

until time of Memorial Service 12 noon, at the Blake- Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Rt. 53 mile South of Ogden Ave. Rt. 34), Lisle. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Fund. To celebrate life go to www.mem.com For information call 630-964-9392. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PHILLIPS, TERRY LEE Terry Lee Phillips, Feb. 23, 2009, age 65, late of Sauk Village, formerly of Harvey.

Beloved husband of Mary Kathleen Phillips, nee Phalen, of 45 years; dear father of Brian Phillips of Crest Hill, IL, Shannon Steen of Earlville, IL, Lori (Raymond) Self of Roscoe, IL, Kelly Phillips of Steger, IL and Kevin Phillips of Sauk Village; cherished grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of Boston and soon to be Eastyn Lee; fond son of the late Ford and Ruth Phillips; loving brother of Marlene (Kenny) Reese of Richton Park and the late Marcia (the late William) Walton. Master of Nike and the late Dino. Member of Local Operating Engineers. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Homewood, Thursday from 2 p.m.

to 9 p.m. Memorials to the American Heart Association or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated. 708-798-5300. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PETERSEN, VIRGINIA A. Virginia A.

Petersen, devoted daughter of the late Albert and Frances, nee Mankowsky, Petersen; dearest sister of Andrew M. Petersen; fond aunt of Andrew A. Petersen. Visitation Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection, 10 a.m.

at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731W. 131st Orland Park. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements made by Robert J.

Sheehy Sons Funeral Home 708-857-7878, www.sheehyfh.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PAULAN, JEANNINE K. Jeannine K. Paulan, age 80, beloved wife of the late James E. Paulan daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred Kehl; loving mother of James E.

Paulan III, Jeffrey (Leslie) Paulan, the late Laurie Ann (Tom) Walker, R.N. and the late Scott T. Paulan; cherished grandmother of James E. IV (Malay), Jill (Matt) Stephen, Josh, Nicholas, Kathryn, Elizabeth, Alexis, Madeline and Maxwell; great-grandmother of six; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m.

to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Adams-Winterfield Sullivan Funeral Home 4343 Main St. (1 blk. S.

of Ogden), Downers Grove, to Our Lady of Peace Church, 701Plainfield Darien. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SARACCO, EILEEN V. Eileen V.

Saracco, age 80, a resident of St. Joseph Home for the Elderly, of Palatine, formerly of Chicago, beloved wife of the late James Rocco Sarocco; loving daughter of the late William J. and Catherine nee Coleman, Fitzgerald; dear sister of Patricia A. (John) Tsausis and the late Catherine McMullin; fond aunt of William J. (Patricia Rost), Joseph M.

(Fran) Hamm and Kimberly (Danny) Grines; dear great-aunt of Michael J. (Jenny), Joseph M. (Trisch), Shawn W. (Olga) Hamm and Rhonda (Larry) Ladewig; also surviving, many great-great- nieces and great-great-nephews. Visitation Wednesday, Feb.

25 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:30 a.m., all at St. Joseph Home for the Elderly, 80 W. Northwest Palatine, IL 60067.

Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated for Little Sisters of the Poor St. Joseph Home for the Elderly. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home Palatine, 847-358-7411. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SALCIDO, ARTHUR Arthur Salcido, age 80, beloved husband of Helen, nee Crainich; loving father of Robert Yost, C.P.D.

and the late Arthur and Michael Salcido; dear brother of Robert (the late Nell) and the late Armondo (the late Patricia) and Raul (Clare) Salcido. Funeral Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the John E. Maloney Co.

Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave. Funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. at St.

Gertrude Church, Granville (6200N) and Glenwood (1400W). Interment All Saints Cemetery. Funeral info, 773-764-1617. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RYAN, JOHN John "Track" Ryan, age 68, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009, he is survived by his son Lance Ryan of Spain, daughter Rochelle Ryan of Buffton, South Carolina; stepson Kane Kramer of Mokena, IL; sister Cathleen Muw, of Buffton, South Carolina; dear friends Joseph (Elizabeth "Beth" Borgia of St. John, IN.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Solan-Pru- zin Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home (corner of Main Kennedy) 219-322-7766; "Track" was a proud member of Pipe Fitters local Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries RUZICKA, MILOS A. Milos A. Ruzicka, Marine Veteran, loving husband for 57 years to Ann, nee Nosek; beloved father of Dr.

Dolores A. and Richard cherished grandfather of Rik and James. Funeral Services Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, 10 a.m. Chapel Service at Mount Auburn Funeral Home 4101S.

Oak Park Stickney, IL. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 708-749-2033. Interment Mount Auburn Memorial Park.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROYCE, MARY L. Mary L. Royce, nee Urbanski beloved wife of Steven; dear sister of Larry Urbanski and the late Sharon Freeman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired teacher of the Chicago Public Schools. Visitation Friday, Feb.

27, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 12 noon at the Damar- Kaminski Funeral Home Crematorium 7861S. 88th Avenue (2 mi. west of 79th Harlem), Justice, IL. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. 708-496-0200 or damarkaminskifuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROSTON, A. LOUIS A. Louis Roston, 84, beloved husband of Frances, nee Don; devoted father of Peggy Roston and the late Andrew; loving grandfather of Maureen (Jeffrey) Mueller and Brendan Trickey; dear brother of the late Phileas, Gilbert and Walter Roston; brother-in-law of Elaine Roston, Dr. Allen (the late Elizabeth) Don and Jerome Don (Enid Block); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services Thursday, 11a.m., at The Perlman Sanctuary, North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials in name to National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO. 80206, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. Info: Piser Funeral Services 847-679-4740.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROLLHEISER, ROBERT V. Robert V. Rollheiser, of Hinsdale, passed away Feb. 20, 2009. U.S.

Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Therese, nee Postek; dear brother of Donald (Patricia) and the late John fond uncle of nine. Memorial Mass Friday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Church, Norfolk and Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SHOEMANKER, DONALD L. Donald L.

"Don" Shoemaker, passed away Feb. 21, 2009 at Mayo Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, following a prolonged hospital stay. Born Sept. 5, 1934 in Pasadena, Beloved husband to Derrylene "Derry" A. Shoemaker; devoted father of Dru A.

Shoemaker of Wilmette, IL and Donald J. (Daphne) Shoemaker of Lake Forest, IL; cherished grandfather of Dylan Scandinaro and Maya Lin Scandinaro and Will Shoemaker, Sophie Shoemaker and Alexis Shoemaker; brother of Donna L. Boggs (Dr. Joseph D. Boggs) of Chicago, IL; brother-in-law of James Stehlik (Charlotte) of Woodland Hills, CA; loving uncle of Shana Duran, Dean Stehlik and Darci Stehlik of CA; great-uncle of Hannah Duran and Ben Duran.

He spent his entire career in commercial real estate field Los Angles and Chicago. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Lake Forest, IL, 60045, 847234-6250 or www.firstchurchlf.org.

There is a reception immediately following at the Deer Path Inn, 255 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL; 847-234-2280 or www.dpihotel- Don had a special place in his heart for all children, so in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Donald L. Shoemake to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Foundation, Box 4, 2300 Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60614. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SEIDA, JOSEPH G. Joseph G.

Seida, age 47, of Channahon, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009. Born in Chicago. He was a driver for over 30 years for Toys-R-Us, survived by his beloved wife, Patricia, nee Barto, Seida; his father, Vincent J. Seida; his son, Justin Seida; his daughter, Lisa Kennedy; two grandchildren, Ryan and Emma; his siblings, Vincent J. (Cathy) Seida II, Mary Kay (Robert) Zukowski, Cathy (Michael) Baggot and Robert Seida; and 13 nieces and nephews; preceded by his mother, Patricia, nee Lane, Seida.

Funeral Services will be Friday, February 27, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Joliet. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.

For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHWARTZ, HARRIET E. Harriet E. Schwartz, beloved wife of the late Chester A. Schwartz; loving mother of Christopher P. (the late Laura, nee Eshoo) Schwartz; cherished grandmother of Hannah E.

Schwartz; devoted sister of the late Walter (Marion) Laskowski and Stanley (the late Mary) Laskowski; fond aunt of Joyce, Joan and Dlorah Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central at Northwest Mt. Prospect. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m.

from the funeral home to St. Zachary Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert.

Member of PNA. Funeral info, 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHMIDT, HERMAN Herman Schmidt, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lillian, nee Hirsch; loving father of Theodore (Patricia) of Burr Ridge, IL and Richard (Tami) of Naples, FL; cherished grandfather of Arielle, Ciarra, Gabrielle, Noah, Mollie (Eric) Cole and Michael; great-grandfather of Andrew, Lillee and Ashlee Cole; dear brother of Belle Willens and the late Phillip and Sam Schmidt; fond uncle of Bonita (Bunny) Simons, Sherry, Steve and Caryn Schmidt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago, IL 60631.

Service Friday, 11a.m. at Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 9900 Gross Point Skokie, IL. Entombment at Memorial Park Mausoleum. For info the Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel 847-256-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCHIAVONE, DOMINICK J.

Dominick J. Schiavone, age 58, of Wayne, formerly of Elmhurst. CFO of Hassett Storage Warehouse, Inc. Cherished husband of Patricia, nee Shoulders; devoted father of Rachel, Jeffery, Bethany, Megan and Cathleen; loving brother of Thomas and Gordon (Donna); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3-9 p.m.

at Faith World Outreach Church, 1280 S. Rt. 59, Bartlett. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at Faith World Outreach Church.

Interment Forest Hill, Glen Ellyn. Memorials to Faith World Outreach Mission Fund appreciated. Info Toll Free: 888-629-0094 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SARNAT, JULIUS M. Julius M. Sarnat, beloved husband of the late Florence, nee Koonsky; loving father of Linda (Sandy) Silvers and Barry Sarnat; proud grandfather of Geoffrey Silvers and Scott Silvers.

He will be missed by his many fond nieces and nephews. Services Friday, 10 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. (1block N.

of Lake Cook), Buffalo Grove. Intermet Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah, 4711Golf Suite 600, Skokie, IL 60076. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson Funeral Director 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SWIES, DANIEL J. Daniel J.

Swies, lifelong resident of Cicero; fond brother of Raymond E. Swies; dear cousin of Barbara Dybala, Ronald Dybala, Timothy Nephew, William New, Marline Daliburg and their respective Funeral Mass, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Charity Church, 3600 S. 57th Court, Cicero.

Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Morton College Endowment Fund, 3801S. Central Cicero, IL, 60804, appreciated. Arrangements handled by Sourek Manor Cicero, IL for info 708-652-6661 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STOLARZ, SYLVIA T. Sylvia T.

Stolarz, age 69, loving daughter of the late Stanley J. and the late Josephine C. Stolarz; dear sister of Marilyn A. (Kenneth Ricker; and aunts, uncle, several cousins and friends. Funeral Service Saturday, Feb.

28, 2009, 10:15 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home 3440 N. Central to SS. Cyril Methodius Parish for 11a.m. Mass.

Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to SS. Cyril Methodius Parish appreciated. 773-545-5420.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STAJURA, JOHN John Stajura, age 82, loving son of the late William and the late Mary Stajura, nee Klemko; dear brother of Walter (Florence) Stajura, Jerry (late Helen) Stajura, Ted (Irene June) Stajura, late Catherine Stajura, late Stephanie Stajura and the late Olga Stajura; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend to many. Retired 40 year employee of Johnson Johnson. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home 5700 S. Pulaski to Nativity of the B.V.M.

Ukrainian Catholic Church, 8530 W. 131st Street, Palos Park, IL, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m., with a Panakhyda Service at 7 p.m. Please omit flowers.

773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SPOLAR, RAYMOND G. Raymond G. Spolar, age 78. Life long resident of Lyons, IL Korean Marine Corps Veteran with Purple Heart. Beloved husband of the late Emily, nee Gross; loving father of Diane Spolar (Benjamin) Lyall, Charlene (John) Miskulin; cherished grandfather of John, Cassie, Cally and Anand; fond brother of Mary Vukovick, James, Thomas, Helen Pindel.

Preceded in death by late John, Paul, Frank, Ann Snell, Josephine Knight, Anthony and Bill; Uncle to many wonderful nieces and nephews; Also good neighbors and fishing buddies. Funeral services Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 9 a.m. from Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 Joliet Ave, (but not Joliet Road-between Harlem and First Ave, just south of Ogden Ave) Lyons, IL 60534 to St. Hugh Catholic Church for 9:30 a.m.

Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Mr. Spolar retired with 21years of service from Electro-Motive, McCook IL Plant and many years with Truck and Autobody, Lyons, IL and member of UAW. He was a very big fan of Nascar Driver, Jeff Gordon Info 708-447-7900.

Visitation Thursday 3 to 9pm. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SMITH, MARION Marion Smith, nee Anderson, age 91, died peacefully February 10, 2009. Survived by her daughter Victoria L. Smith; two grandsons, Max and Nick. Memorial service 2 p.m.

February 28, 2009, Church of the Atonement, 5749 N. Kenmore, Chicago. SMETKO, ZITA Zita Smetko, age 93, of Evanston, formerly of Berwyn, IL, Wenatchee, WA and Statten Island, NY. Beloved wife of the late Steven Smetko; loving mother of Carl (Beverly), John (Nell), Paul (Diana) and the late Mark Smetko; devoted grandmother of Cecille, Brandi, Stefan and Isabella; daughter of the late Karl and Freda Haller; sister of the late Josepha Harle and Karl Haller. Visitation Thursday, 9 a.m.

until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m., at St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Evanston. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bartholomew School, 4941W.

Patterson Chicago, IL 60641. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SLAVENS, CHRISTINA MARIA Christina Maria Slavens, nee Diamantes died at age 75. Wife of the late George; loving mother of Tina (Brian) Monaghan, Cathy, Carrie and the late Nick; cherished grandmother of Brian devoted sister of Jim and the late Nick Diamantes and sister- in-law of Carole Slavens; dear niece of Katina Diamantes and Sophie Lohn. In addition to working at her Fountain Grill, she worked in a variety of careers, including Heidrick Struggles, Dawes House, and as a Real Estate and Travel Agent. She did extensive volunteer work and was an avid reader, historian, gifted artist, craftswoman, pianist, photographer, PTA member, Girl Scout leader, Wilmette election judge and globetrotter.

She thrived on the vast knowledge gained from her "sisters" in Pierian club and relished work with the Paleohorion and Dynamis clubs. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 26, 4 to 9 p.m. at Wm. H.

Scott Funeral Home 1100 Greenleaf Wilmette. Funeral Friday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. at SS. Peter Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401Wagner Rd.

(at Lake Glenview. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to www.unicef.org or your favorite charity. Info, 847-251-8200 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WOODFORD, CHARLES W. Charles W.

Woodford, age 77, of Hanover, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. Born at Sharon, WI, the son of the late John and Pauline, nee Goelzer, Woodford; beloved husband of Barbara, nee Johnsen; dear father of Mark Mallory Woodford, Stuart Allen Woodford and Geoffrey James Woodford; loving grandfather of Ian, Sean and Hannah Woodford. He started his career at Brown, Brothers, Harriman and Co. He was formerly employed at Sanwa Bank, Trust Services of America, Los Angeles, CA; First Chicago Bank of Chicago and American National Bank of Chicago; and Horace Mann Insurance Co.

of Springfield, IL. He also worked for the Illinois State Office under Adlai Stevenson Jr. and was formerly State Treasurer when Mr. Stevenson was elected Senator. A member of National Assoc.

of Business Economists, American Statistical Financial Management Association, Financial Analysts Federation and Investment Analysts Society of Chicago. A consultant for the State Fiscal and Budgetary Management, the State Pension Investment and State Cash Management. Graveside Service Wednesday at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Galena, IL. Information, Miller Steinke Funeral Home, Galena. 815-777-9000.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WALSH, THOMAS F. Thomas F. "Tim" Walsh, age 65, of Arlington Heights. Beloved husband of Maureen, nee Hackett; loving dad of Timothy Brian (Jenn), Seamus (Meghan), and Scott Walsh; cherished grandpa of Connor, Savannah and Killian; fond brother of Patrick (Lucille) Walsh. Tim was an International Executive for Baxter, a dedicated sailor and past commodore of the Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club.

Mass of the Christian Burial Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Edna Parish. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S.

Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road), Wheeling and Friday Tim will lie in-state at St. Edna from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Inurnment Mt.

Olivet Cemetery, Elkhorn, WI. In lieu of flowers donations to Lauderdale Lakes Improvement Association, Elkhorn, WI www.llia.org appreciated. For funeral info 847.537.6600 or www.funerals.pro Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VAIA, PHYLLIS Phyllis "Patsy" Vaia, nee DiCostanzo, devoted mother of Joanne (Michael) Michels, Patti (Joey) Loftus, Tina (Frank) Menolascino, Lisa (Ralph) DiMatteo, Richard (Gianna) and Frank (Ana) Vaia; loving daughter of Josephine and the late Patsy DiCostanzo; dear sister of Ralph (Sandra), Frank (Susan) and the late Joseph DiCostanzo; dear grandmother of 16, great grandmother of one; best friend of LuLu (Pat) Gerace. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from Rosedale Chapels, 450 West Lake St.

Rosedale 60172 mile West of rd.) To Our Lady of Hope Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. For info 630-8891700. Please omit flowers.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TROY, NAPOLEON Napoleon Troy, beloved husband of the late Stella; dear father of Kenneth (Irene) and Mary Bleskin; grandfather of Michael and Kevin and Bridget and Nicole. Member of Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Memorial Service Thursday, 1p.m. at St. Casimir Cemetery Chapel.

No visitation. Lack Sons Funeral Director. 708-430-5700. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TEGTMEYER, JAMES James Tegtmeyer, age 71, died peacefully at his home in Stockton, CA where he lived the past seven years. Born June 11, 1937 in Pekin, IL.

Beloved husband of Maria, nee Koszylko, and the late Mary, nee Miller; loving father of Katherine (Steve) Pak, Cynthia (Patrick Murphy) Tegtmeyer and Brian (Amanda) Tegtmeyer; stepfather of Dorothy (Jan) Jannink; proud grandfather of Evan and Lia Pak, Abby and Katie Tegtmeyer, Zoe and Ava Jannink and soon-to-arrive baby boy Tegtmeyer and June-baby Murphy; dear brother of Ellen (Ted) Tingley. Funeral Friday, 11a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home 6620 W. Archer Ave. (corner of Natoma), to St.

Daniel the Prophet Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may send a contribution in memory to St. Interfaith Services at 545 W.

Sonora, Stockton, CA, 95203, an organization that feeds, clothes and provides medical and dental care for the working poor and homeless. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SZAFRANSKI, VALERIE Valerie Szafranski, nee Nieponski 92, beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Ronald (Jane) and Gregory (Elizabeth); cherished grandmother of Charles (Orla), Matthew (Jaime), and Erica Szafranski and Elizabeth (Christopher) Zubb; great-grandmother of Ethanael, Annabelle, and Tilly Szafranski; fond sister of Adeline Sumrall, Evelyn Schneider, Lorraine March, Howard Nieponski and the late Edward Nieponski and Wanda (Jacob) Lammer; devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3 to 8 p.m.

at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Wheaton (1block east of Naperville Funeral prayers Friday, 9 a.m. to Christ the King Church, Lombard. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St.

Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL. Funeral info: 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Product: CTMAIN PubDate: 02-25-2009 Zone: ALL Edition: HD Page: 1-27 User: cci Time: Color:.