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E3 Chicago Tribune Section 1 Sunday, January 4, 2015 25 RASSAT, LOTHAR WILLI Lothar Willi Rassat leaves behind his wife of 53 years Hildegard nee Brenner. Loving father of Doreen (Phillip) Per-ricone, Frank (Charlene) 81 Ingrid (Andrews Bex) Rassat. Grandfather of Se-rafina, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Rachel, Carl, Melissa, Erich 81 Kristen. Brother of Christal Kollmitt, the late Walli Schwarz, the late Ernst 81 the late Horst Sem-bach. For memorial service information contact Giancola Funeral 81 Cremation 800.975.4321 sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries PETRO, OLIVE MARIE Olive M.

Petro of Chicago died peacefully in her sleep Dec. 23, 2014, following a short illness. She is remembered fondly for the twinkle in her clear blue eyes; her sensitive and quick sense of humor; her humble spirit; and her "joie de vivre" (always willing to catch a new show, fly to Paris, 81 enjoy the company of her multi-generational friends). Having received her BA and MA from the University of Chicago, she compassionately served clients of social services as a family therapist from 1962-1996. She is survived by close family friends, Jane Cremieux and Claire Anderson, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives are welcome to a celebration of Olive's life Saturday, January 17th, at Calvert House Catholic Center and Chapel, University of Chicago, 5735 S. University Ave. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries MCDONALD, TERRY LYN Terry Lyn McDonald, 68, of O'Fallon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in O'Fallon, IL. Terry was born on July 18, 1946 in St. Louis, MO.

In 1968 he enlisted in the Army serving in Viet Nam and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Cook County State's Attorney's office. Terry is survived by his wife, Linda Rosencranz of Chicago, IL; one brother, Stanley (Kristin) McDonald of Longmont, CO; two nieces, Carrie Koss and Courtney McDonald of CO; and two nephews, Michael (Janeen) McDonald and Kyle McDonald of CO. Memorials may be made to VFW Post 805 of O'Fallon, IL. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.

com A memorial service will be held at a later date with interment at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services in O'Fallon, IL. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries RYAN, FRANCIS L. Francis L.

Ryan, 91, Yorkville, IL, formerly of Northlake, IL, passed Jan. 3, 3014. Born Jan. 29, 1923, son of Michael and Stella (Tibbeitowski) Ryan. Longtime member of Plumber's Local 130, Chicago, IL.

Survived by sons, Scott (Robin Deann) Ryan, Yorkville, and Patrick Ryan, McHenry; grandchildren. Heather, Ashley, Brittany and Nick Ryan; brothers, Patrick Ryan, Joseph (Sue) Ryan and Cecil (Diane) Ryan; son-in-law, Thomas Condon, Yorkville, IL; also nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents; wife, Betty (Ponschock) Ryan; son, Thomas Ryan; daughter, Kathleen Condon and daughter-in-law, Denise Ryan. Mass Jan. 5, 2015, St.

Patrick Catholic Church, 406 Walnut Yorkville. Visitation 3-6PM, Jan. 4, 2015, Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge Yorkville, IL. Interment private.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes 81 Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630)553-7611. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries LYSON, ANNA F. Anna F. Lyson nee Wnek, age 93, beloved wife of the late Walter Sr. for 49 wonderful years, loving mother of Ar-lene C.

(Robert Blaszynski, Paulette A. (Gary Heist, and trie late Walter J. Lyson, dearest daughter of the late Anton and Cunegunda Wnek, cherished grandmother of Cynthia Pate, Robert S. (Janet) Blaszynski, Rachel Spencer, Sharon (Jesse) Raasch, Sandra (Ryan) O'Keefe, and Jennifer Heist, great-grandmother of Brian, Christina, Veronica, Bradley, Andrew, Zachary, Riley, Ke-agan, Adam, Michael, and Allison, dear sister of the late Frances (the late Joseph) Wilk and the late Edward (the late Victoria), the late Mitchell (the late Stella), and the late Anthony (Joanne) Wnek, and the late Mary (the late Joseph) Mer-chut, fond aunt of many. Anna loved her children, was very proud of her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, who were her life, and she loved to play BINGO! Visitation Monday from 3 p.m until 9 p.m.

at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge. Funeral services will begin Tuesday, 9 a.m. at the funeral home, and will proceed to St. Eugene Church for Mass, 10 a.m.

Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info www. cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300 sign Guestbook at chicagotribure.comobituaries NARDELLA, GERALDINE "GERI" Geraldine "Geri" Nardella, nee: Appolito, 76 years. Beloved wife of Bob Sr. Loving Mother of Barbara (John) Salyer, Diane (Michael) Petrarca, Lisa (Neal) Groth, 8.

Bob Jr. (Alicia). Adored Grandmother of Nicole, Michael, Kathryn, Angelene, Bobby, Nicholas, John, Daniella, 81 Elizabeth. Dearest Cousin of Gino Oliver 81 Beatrice Marchese, nee: Bartolucci. Loving Aunt 81 Friend of Many.

Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Hillside, IL 60162. Wednesday everyone is asked to assemble for a 10am Mass directly at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1115 N. 23rd Melrose Park, IL 60160. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info call 708-449-5300 or online guestbook at www.RagoSons.com sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries NIERZWICKI, DIANE MARIE Diane Marie Nierzwicki, 60, passed away on December 31st, 2014.

Born on September 21st, 1954 in Oak Park, IL to the late George and Lorraine Zelek. Survived by her loving husband Bob of 35 years and their five children Robert, Regina, Joseph, Teresa and Daniel. Grandmother to Kaylin, Patrick, Joshua. Loving sister, beloved daughter-in-law, fond sister-in-law, adored aunt, and good friend to many. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 10:30 A.M.

at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 215 Thomas More Elgin, IL 60123. Burial will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 P.M.

P.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State Elgin, IL. 60123 and on Tuesday morning at the church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of mass.

For information, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries WpIANCOLA Funeral Cremation. LLC REITZ, ANTOINETTE Antoinette Reitz nee Marciano, late of Alsip formerly of Rensselaer. Beloved wife of the late George; devoted mother of Mary Ann (Jack) Carlson and Patricia (Bernie) Hartigan; loving grandmother of proud great-grandmother of 13; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4 8 p.m.

Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 WRte. 45), Orland Park, to St.

Terrence Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital. 708-460-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries REYNOLDS, WILLIAM MCMILLAN William Mac McMillan Reynolds, 85, of Lake Bluff 2 and formerly of Bannock- burn, passed away on De-S cember 31, 2014.

He was born April 4, 1929, the son of Margaret M. and F. George Reynolds of Lake Forest. Mr. Reynolds began his education at Lake Forest's Gorton Elementary School and Lake Forest Academy.

After graduating from Brown University in 1952, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. Mac worked for over 25 years in industrial real estate in Chicago. An avid fan of traditional jazz, Mac played the banjo for decades with several Chicago-area jazz groups. He also recorded with several trad bands- the Chicago Hot Six, the Riv-erboat Rascals of Milwaukee, the Bald Eagles Jazz Band of which he was a founding member, and also with the Red Rose Ragtime Band, in which his wife, Joan, was the pianist.

For over twenty years he was banjoist with the popular Samuel Dent Memorial Jazz Band of Lake Forest. Mac was an expert in the restoration of pre-war MG automobiles, and received many awards at antique car shows. He was a long time active member of the Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago and of the Vintage Sports Car Club of Chicago. Always interested in amateur radio, Mac earned his radio operator's license as a young teenager and pursued this interest throughout his life. He was part of several HAM radio operator teams, participating in several excursions to remote or uninhabited islands such as Malpelo Island and San Andreas in South America to set up amateur radio contacts.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joan S. Reynolds; his children: Bruce H. (Didi) Reynolds, Margaret M. Reynolds, Nancy (Chuck) Hoppe, and Blair Sheldon; Dexter (Celeste Teters) Gauntlett; grandchildren John, Tom, Will and Olivia Reynolds, CJ (Cody Blades) and Katy Hoppe, and Hunter, Cole, and Wesley Sheldon; Gus, and Dexter (Amber) Gauntlett; and greatgrandchildren Cyrus and Greta Gauntlett. He is the brother of Frank Reynolds and the late Anne Kennedy and Felicite Reynolds.

Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. with the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Wen-ban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL. Info: 847-234-0022 or www.wenfanfh.com. Interment will be private at Lake Forest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest, IL 60045, Trinity Lutheran Church, Washington Island, Wl, 54246 or the charity of your choice. Sign Guestbook at chicagolribune.coiiiobituaries RYAN, BETTE W. Bette W. Ryan (nee Whalen) 89, Jan.

1. Beloved wife of the late Daniel B. Ryan Jr. Loving mother of Daniel B. III.

(Barbara) Ryan and Marcy (the late Thomas Sr.) Dignan. Dear grandmother of Tara RyanfTodd Oldham), Daniel B. IV(Kerry)Ryan, Thomas Eileen) and Michael(Haley)Dignan, Shawn(Robb) Collard and Laura(Brian)Doody. Great-grandmother of Bret and Ryan Oldham, Molly, Matthew, Margaret, Bailey, Kyleigh, Liam and Jackson Dignan, Taylor and Jack Collard, Jacob, Emma and Addison Doody. Sister of Dorne(the late John)Walsh and the late Mary Adele Whalen and James Jane)Wha-len.

Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9 am from Donnellan Funeral Home to St. Barnabas Church for Mass 10am. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Visitation Sunday 3-9pm. (773) 238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome. com sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries SAVAGE LEROY LeRoy "Lee" Savage, a 49-year-old native of Chicago, IL and current resident of Round Rock, TX, departed this life on Thursday, December 25, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Houston and Duke University, respectively.

He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. LeRoy was the Project Program Management Consultant for Dell Services Mergers 81 Acquisitions at Dell, Inc. He maintained his church membership at Grace Life Church of Pineville in Pinev-ille. North Carolina. LeRoy is survived by his wife of 17 years.

Iris Savage and two sons, Noah and Chai Savage; his mother, Shirley Thompson of St. Johnsbury, VT; his father, LeRoy (Brenda) Savage, Sr. of Missouri City, TX; a father and mother-in-law, Ira 81 Martha Thomas, one younger sister, Kendra Savage of Sugar Land.TX; two younger brothers, Dorian Thompson of Terre Haute, IN and Justin Savage of Sugar Land, TX; three aunts, eight uncles, three nieces, five nephews, three great-nieces, three great-nephews, three Godchildren and a host of devoted relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held, Monday, January 5, 2015 at Sugar Land Mortuary in Sugar Land, TX at Visitation and Omega services (The Links Inc. 81 Kappa Alpha Psi) will begin at 10am.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to Sugar Land Mortuary, Sugar Land.TX 281-277-1818 sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries SCHILLER, FILMORE Filmore Schiller, of Sarasota, FL, a retired ear-nose-throat surgeon who practiced in Euclid, Ohio, for 30 years and later with the VA in Florida, died Dec. 26. Dr. Schiller was born in Chicago on July 14, 1923. He graduated from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in 1946, and served with the U.S.

Army in occupied Germany for two years. He completed a residency in otorhinolaryngology at the University of Illinois. Dr. Schiller is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Joyce Ruben, also of Chicago, two daughters. Dr.

Wilma Schiller, of Potomac, and Ellen Schiller, of Rockville, and three grandchildren. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries SCHLOSSBERG II, JOHN jonn bcniossoerg ii (ine Deuce), 90, of Tamarac, Florida and previously of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on December 24, 2014 at home with his beloved wife of 34 years, Evelyn Birke-land Schlossberg, by his side after a period of failing health. John was born to Max and lone McClafin Schlossberg, June 21,1924 in Terre Haute, IN. He is predeceased by his sister Harriet. John spent his working life at the Max Schlossberg Company of Chicago, a family steel and scrap business started by his father in 1944.

He was a decorated WWII veteran and an avid golfer Survived by his wife, "George" and his five children, Lynne Schlossberg of Salem, Ma; Gayle (Kenneth) Stoll of Swampscott, MA; John (Lori) Schlossberg of Chicago; Vanessa Heath of Portland, OR and Maxim (Trac-ey) Schlossberg of State College, PA. He is predeceased by his daughter Jody Schlossberg Thompson. He had nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries PLATIS, EDWARD Edward D. Platis, age 34, beloved husband of Jackie nee Stachnik; loving father of Daniel; cherished son of George (Gail) Platis and Lynnea Franson; fond brother of Joshua Platis and Jason Wirth; dear grandson of Nadine Franson and Rose Platis; devoted uncle of Robert Grotbo; dearest nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 P.M., Funeral Prayers Wednesday 9:1 5 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave.

(North of 76th Elm-wood Park. Procession to St. Celestine Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. Interment Private.

For more info www.elms-fh.com or 708-453-1234 sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries THE ELMS PODULKA, PHILIP pniup poouika, age yi, died on December 31, 5 2014 surrounded by his family. He loved his fami-S lv life with wife Fran and four children, Susanne (Peter) Ku-bik, Lisa (Chris) Schroeder, Karen (Brian) O'Sullivan and Jim Podulka and grandchildren Melissa and Jon Podulka, Greg and Lynne Kubik, Kevin, Andrew and Maggie O'Sullivan, Tommy, Connor and Kyle Schroeder. He was close to his brother Gene Podulka and many nieces and nephews; predeceased by his siblings Sigmund Podulka, Josephine Japlon and Betty Young. He served as a B-17 Navigator in WWII with the 34th Squadron out of England and received a Purple Heart. He will be remembered always for his love of life and sense of humor.

Visitation Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Wednesday January 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Glenview, IL 60025. Interment Private, All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund co Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church or JDRF Illinois Chapter 11 S. LaSalle St. Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60603 or Warrior Canine Connection 23222 Georgia Avenue Brookev-ille, MD 20833.

Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.comobituaries Donnellan Family Funlral Services PRZYBYLSKI, AUDREY A. Audrey A. Przybylski nee Kezon. Age 73. Beloved wife for 41 years of the late Frank Przybylski.

Loving mother of Jim (Jeannie) Przybylski, Laura (Joe) Zenari and Lisa (Brian) Crane. Proud grandmother of Julie (Bob) Musgrove. Dear sister of Jeff (Lynn) Laurence, the late Stanley "Butch" (Rosemary) Kezon and the late Judy (Jim Vandivier). Loving friend of Gene Bissell and family. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Resting at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Tinley Park where services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 pm. (708) 614-9900 orwww.bradygill.com.

sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries BRADY-G 1 LL i 1 1 is a. 1 I hi 1 i i nv vu i cull PUSATERI, O.S.B., FATHER CHRISTIAN Father Christian Pusateri, O.S.B., age 86, a Benedictine monk of Marmion Abbey, Aurora, Illinois, died peacefully in the Lord early in the morning of Thursday, January 1, 2015. He is survived by members of his monastic community, his sister-in-law. Eve Pusateri, 9 nephews and nieces: Anthony (Judy) Letizia, Daniel (Nan) Letizia, David (Marijo) Letizia, Joyce Letizia, Joanne (Kevin) Katsis, Larry (Anita) Pusateri, Paul Pusateri, Mary Ann Pusateri, Eva Campbell and 27 grand nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Josephine (Romano) Pusateri and by his siblings, Anthony Rose (Alfonse) Letizia and Lawrence.

Father Christian was born on July 1, 1928, and was baptized Paul at Mount Carmel Parish, Melrose Park, Illinois. Upon graduation from Proviso East High School in 1945 he studied with the Maryknoll Mission Society from 1946 1953. He later completed his theological studies at St. Procopius Seminary, Lisle, Illinois, from 1953-1955. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Joliet on May 30, 1955.

In 1977 Father Christian discerned that God was calling him to the monastic life at Marmion Abbey. He took the name of Christian. He professed final solemn vows on August 6, 1981. He had a great sense of humor, loved a vibrant debate, was very committed to his family, and reserved a special place in his heart for his many nieces and nephews. Father Christian had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and was called to eternal life on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Father Christian's body will be received by his monastic community and family on Monday, January 5, at 4:00 P.M. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Abbey Church at 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. The Office of the Dead will be prayed at 6:30 P.M.

Visitation will continue on Tuesday, January 6, from 8:00 A.M. until the Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in the Marmion Abbey Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Aurora, 630-631-5500 or visit our interactive website at www.

daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Fr. Christian's family. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries MONSEN, WILLIAM Visitation for William G. Monsen, 84, of Palatine since 1973, will be held Monday, January 5, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL, 60067. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067; where he will lie in state from 10:00 a.m.

until the time of the funeral service. Interment will be in Elm-wood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. William was born March 3, 1930 in Chicago, and he passed away December 31, 2014 in Schaumburg. William was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a longtime member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Palatine.

He worked for Motorola for 39 years and was active in the SeniorNet and the Rinky Dinks of Palatine. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Monsen (nee Sarytchoff); loving father of Susan Monsen and Janet (Kelvin) Walker; loving grandfather of Steven William You Peng Monsen; dear son of the late Elmer and Grace (nee Sonne) Monsen; fond brother of the late Elmer S. and Robert F. Monsen. In lieu of flowers, memorials in the honor of William G.

Monsen (please indicate), will be appreciated to All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067; Iowa Lions Eye Bank, CO University of Iowa Foundation, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA, 52244, or the Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, 609 W. Dempster, Des Plaines, IL, 60016-2651. For information, call the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine, at 847-358-7411, orvisitwww.ahlgrimffs.com. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries MOORE, HARWOOD "HOWIE" BARROWS on December 18, 2014, our family lost our Captain, Harwood Barrows Moore, Howie to most.

1 After a life of 86 years. sailing on many seas, he has joined his First Mate, Marie White Moore, Tgee to some. Our beloved father leaves behind his sister Joanne and her husband George Magoon, his cousin Chester and his wife Alice Barrows, and his six children: Donna, David, Diane, Duane, Daryl, and Derek, their spouses and significant others, 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, each knowing he loved us dearly, as we did him. He was born on March 9, 1928 in Providence, Rl to Philip and Lois Moore. A complete obituary of Howie's life can be found at www.friedrichjones.com In lieu of flowers, our father would appreciate that you donate to: The United States Power Squadron Headquarters EDUCATIONAL FUND, PO BOX 30423, Raleigh NC 27622-0423, Make checks payable to: USPS EDUCATIONAL FUND.

Visitation: Thursday, January 8th PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home 81 Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Naperville, IL 60540. Additional Visitation: Friday, January 9th Noon at First Congregational Church of Christ, 25 E. Benton Naperville, IL 60540. Funeral service to follow at 12:00 Noon at Church.

Interment is private. For more information, please call 630-355-0213. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries MORRIS, LOIS MAE lois Mae Morris, age beloved precious wife and best friend of Seymour for 54 wonderful years. Devoted and incredible mother of Debbie (Gregg) Delfiner and Ruthie Morris-Medwedeff. Proud and loving Nana of Beth Lauren Rosenfeld and Maya Rebecca and Alec Charles Medwedeff.

Dearest sister of Marilyn (Howard) Hirsh and the late He-lene Singer. Dearest sister-in-law of Leo (Eunice) Morris. Lois had many loving nieces and nephews who she loved very much. She will be truly missed by all her friends. Chapel service Monday 1 0:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W.

Rand Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Beth Am, 1370 Abbott Court, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 or to the charity of your choice. For information and to leave tributes and condolences (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com. Sign Guestbook at chicagoliibuiie.coinobituaries MSfmtom Memorial Funeral Home MUNGER, DONALD "DON" RICHARD Donald Munger (b.

4261924) joined UMBERLAND HAPELS MARREN-PIKE, MARY January 1, 2015. Formerly of San Antonio, Texas. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Fond sister of the late M. Joseph (Alice), the late Margaret (the late Maurice) McNulty, the late Thomas (the late Mary), the late James (Mildred), the late Nancy (the late Joseph) Trainor, the late Jane, the late John (Roberta), Rita, the late Peter (the late Betty), Therese (the late John) O'Riordan, and the late Catherine (Don) Rizzolo.

Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and the late Mary (nee Peyton). Loving and generous aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lying-in-Repose, Wednesday, January 7th beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 81st Street and South California Avenue. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Al-sip, IL. Professional care entrusted to John G. Ligda Funeral Director. Information (708) 390-1200 orjohnligda.com. May she rest in peace.

sign Guestbook at chicagotribuue.comobituaries rUNERALS, MEMORM.S CREMATIONS MCALOON, THOMAS S. "MAC" Thomas S. "Mac" McAloon, 72, passed away peacefully on 12212014, after struggling with a terminal illness. He was surrounded by family and friends at Seasons Hospice Hospital. Kind, compassionate 8i devoted husband to Diane.

Loving brother of George (Susan) McAloon 8i of the late John (Amy) McAloon. Cherished, one of a kind uncle of niece, Kimberly. Fond uncle of nephews, Brian 8i Scott. Thoughtful and honorable friend of Lilly 8i Terri and to many others. A 1966 graduate of DePaul University, who as a dedicated teacher, never gave up on his students.

He worked for years as a part-time Pharmacy Tech, at the Hines VA. He loved reading, watching and learning about history. He found educational and old tv shows relaxing and a good Blackhawk game exciting. He was very passionate in his life long journey of rescuing stray cats. His many unique cats brought him great joy.

He was loved by many and his warm smile and caring ways will be missed by all. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, cards may be sent to George McAloon at 859 School St, Lombard IL 60148, or donations may be made to www.Boystown.org or www. treehouseanimals.org. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries MCARDLE, JOHN E.

(JACK) Jack McArdle, Sr. of Riverwoods, Illinois passed away on December 28, 2014 at the age of 86. Born in Evan-ston, Illinois he grew up in Highland Park, Arlington Heights, and Harvard, Illinois. He graduated from Northwestern University's Business School with a Degree in Business Management -Marketing, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He married his wife of 57 years, Gloria Tiritilli, after serving on Destroyers in the Korean War.

They lived first in Highland Park, later Northfield, and then settled in Riverwoods, Illinois. Mr. McAr-dle's business career included management positions at Curtiss Candy Co. (Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars), and Foote Cone 8i Belding Advertising Agency (assignments on Kraft Foods, S. C.

Johnson, First National Bank of Chicago, and Hiram Walker). He retired after a 17 year career as Vice President of Corporate Communications from the George S. May International Company, a management consulting firm. Among his civic service contributions were executive roles on the Board of Governors of the Illinois Athletic Club, Chairman of the Better Business Bureau for Chicago and Northern Illinois, plus two terms as Chairman of the Plan Commission in Riverwoods. Horses were Jack's life-long passion; he owned horses for over 65 years and kept them in their Riverwoods back yard stable for over 40 years.

Jack and Gloria enjoyed participating as members in many activities of the Mill Creek Fox Hunt for over 20 years. Jack was most proud of and devoted to his family. He is survived by his son Jack (Wife Andrea), their children Emily and Anne, and his daughter Mary McArdle Lueders (Husband Dan) and their children Blake and Grace. All services and interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

For more funeral information please call Kelley 8i Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www. kelleyspaldingf uneralhome. com. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries KELLEY SPALDING FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY PABICH, JAMES M. James M.

Pabich, age 63 of Wilmette, IL. Devoted son of the late George E. and Mary B. Pabich nee Bryant; loving brother of Brian T. (Wanda), George J.

(Sandra) and the late Thomas J. Pabich; dear uncle of Susan, Brian Jr. (Laura), Gregory (Rose), Timothy, and George Pabich and Arianne Moya; fond great uncle of Angelica, Alaia, Jonathan, Joseph, Hope, Michael, and Jack Pabich, and Dillon and Grace Moya. Visitation, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Saint Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Saint Joseph Church, would be appreciated.

Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnel Ian-funeral. com sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries Donnellan Family Funeral Services PADOVANO, ANGELA Angela Padovano of Des Plaines born in Italy on June 3, 1922, Angela was a seamstress and a homemaker, she passed away in Park Ridge on December 30, 2014 beloved mother of Jack (Lorraine) Padovano and Rosalie (John) Becker; loving grandmother of Anthony Padovano, Philip Welther, Dominique (Dennis) McNamara, and Ed Welther proud great-grandmother of Brittany, Matthew, Sierra, Daniel, Lauren and Justin. Visitation will be on Monday 3-9 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy. Rt.

14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines, where service will be held Tuesday 10 am. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For further information and directions call (847) 824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries i Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines PANEBIANCO See Honorable Ronald J.P. Banks notice.

PARADISE, SHIRLEY ROSE bniriey nose paradise (nee Rosen), 92, longtime Skokie community leader, passed away peacefully December 27, 2014. Beloved wife of 72 years to Morton P. Paradise; devoted mother of Mitchell, Ken (Linda Patterson), and Randy (Jane) Paradise; proud grandmother of Jason, Gavin (Jessica), Jacob, Deborah, and Jonathan; great-grandmother of Kiana. Shirley Paradise was born in Chicago, the daughter of Isidore and Fanny Rosen. She was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of '39.

She and her husband, Mort, moved to The Village of Skokie in the winter of 1949, when it was still mostly prairie. They were each an integral part of the Village's civic and Jewish life from that day forward. Shirley was President of the PTA for every school that her three sons attended. She was a Den Mother when they were Cub Scouts, and she walked house to house in Skokie collecting for the Red Feather and the Community Chest. For years, well past her 80th birthday, she volunteered at East Prarie school.

She was an avid Mah Jongg player, playing with the same group of women for 40 years. Although plagued with a progressive dementia in her last years, she never lost her sense of humor or joy for life, or her undying devotion to all Chicago sports teams, especially her beloved Cubs. A Memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM on Jan. 11th at Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Rd, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cre-mation-society.com sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries Cremation Society Of Illinois PATTERSON, SALLY MKOLENS) After a 20 month battle with ALS, Sally Patterson, 64, of Chicago, died peacefully in her home on December 31, 2014 with her beloved husband of 42 years, Mike, by her side. Loving mother of Ben (Laura) Patterson and Kate Patterson and precious grandma of Miles Logan Patterson, all of Chicago. Dear sister of Kathy Kolens of Sevierville, TN, Susan (Bob) Maciolek of Milwaukee and Bill (Kim) Kolens of Brecksville, OH. Sally was the Director of Marketing Communications for Brookfield Global Relocation Services. She loved living in the South Loop and enjoying all that it offered including the lakefront.

Grant and Millennium Parks, most especially The Grant Park Music Festival. She had scores of dear friends with whom she shared a deep mutual love. Sally was adventurous, loved to travel and attend the Symphony, Opera and White Sox games. She met Mike, the love her life, best friend and co-conspirator, while they were students at SIU. Ben, Kate and Laura gave her so much joy and she was absolutely smitten with her grandson.

Miles. Per Sally's wishes, there will be no service or memorial of any kind. She asked that friends gather to remember and celebrate her life at one of her favorite neighborhood joints, Flo 81 Santos at 1310 South Wabash in Chicago on Wednesday, January 7th, from 4:00 7:00. Following the donation of her organs to Northwestern Memorial Hospital to aid in ALS research and then cremation, interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, Sally asked that we all do some unexpected nice and generous thing for a fellow human being.

sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries PAWESKI, ESTHER Esther M. Paweski, nee Gadowski, born in Chicago Oct 6, 1927, died in Alhambra, CA Dec 22, 2014. Beloved wife of Henry (RIP), dear mother of Sr. Susan, Nicholas, Nancy (RIP), and Lydia; also leaves nieces, nephews and family. Funeral Mass Sat Jan 10, at St.

Francis Borgia chapel, 8033 W.Addison, Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery Niles, IL. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries 1 Am SCHER, JOSEPH S. Joseph S.

Scher, Philanthropist, Business Leader and Entrepreneur, dies at 90. Mr. Scher, born in Chicago Oct. 19, 1924, attended the University of Illinois before being drafted into service as a cryptographer in the South Pacific during WWII. He returned and finished his college education at The University of Illinois on the Gl bill while filling in with some classes at Northwestern University where he met his wife, Eleanor (1926-1991), and mother of his four children.

Ele and Joe relocated to Santa Barbara in 1980. When Ele passed away unexpectedly, he married his dear friend for over 40 years, Lila, who spent the last 22 years with him enjoying a wonderful life of travel, love and fun. After a few tries striking out on his own, and in need of a job he began work as a paint salesman with the Enterprise Paint Company. He singlehanded-ly created paint departments in large chain department stores that had never conceived of selling paint. He convinced Macy's, JC Penny, Lazarus Dept.

Stores (became Federated) among many other's that they could add a whole new revenue source by selling paint in their stores. For over thirty years he grew The Enterprise Companies from a small fledgling paint manufacturing company on the South Side of Chicago to a major industry competitor with multiple lines under multiple labels both private and proprietary. He served as President of the company for ten years until the company was sold to the International Silver Company. Mr. Scher then struck out on his own and bought a string of manufacturing companies in the Advertising Specialty Industry as well as a chain of discount eyeglass stores.

He also became a partner with his son Mark in the commercial real estate business, developing and acquiring over 3 million square feet across the Western United States. Mr. Scher was a Philanthropic force in the Chicago and Santa Barbara Communities, as well as other major charitable endeavors. In Chicago he served as President of the Chicago Chapter of the American Jewish Committee and as a Director of the Birchwood Club. In Santa Barbara, he served as President of the Santa Barbara City College Foundation, served on the Board of the Santa Barbara Jewish Federation for eighteen years, and during that time served as President setting new fundraising records for the organization.

He also took on the Presidency of the Board of Camerata the Santa Barbara Chamber Music Foundation, and served as a Director of Speaking of Stories while donating generously to The Music Academy of the West, the i Mel Foundation and many other worthy organizations. He was a founding member of The Scleroderma Research Foundation along with his late daughter in law, Sharon Monsky, who suffered from this progressive, debilitating disease. He served on the Board of Directors and was a major financial supporter of the Foundation for over fifteen years. Mr. Scher was a long time member of The Birchwood Club and Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park, IL as well as a long time member of La Cumbre Country Club in Santa Barbara, CA, and the Birnam Wood Country Club in Montecito, CA.

Mr. Scher leaves his wife Lila, his four children, Marilyn Habermas-Scher (Donald, Minneapolis, MN), Mark (Santa Barbara, CA), Julie (Evanston, IL) and James (Sandra, Los Angeles, CA), and step children Doug (Chicago, IL), and Lisa Goddard, (San Diego, CA) along with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service for Mr. Scher will be held on Sunday, January 4th at 1 pm. Beth Emet, The Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster Evanston, IL.

Shiva following at the home of Julie Scher and David Obermeyer, details given at Memorial service. Please send memorials to the charity of your choice. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries nis beloved wife June lois (nee Miner) upon his passing on December 25, 2014. Don and June married in 1946 and enjoyed 61 wonderful years together. Shortly following Don's return from WWII service as a U.S.

Army radio operator in the Pacific Theater, he began his 33-year career in the Chicago Police Department. Don's service to the people of Chicago culminated with "the best job he ever had" a 16-year assignment as the commanding Lieutenant of the CPD police detail at O'Hare Airport lasting until 1980. In 1984, Don and June chose to leave their hometown of Chicago for Columbus, Indiana and relished their 25 years spent together there. With the exception of a few years devoted to caring for June, Don continued to serve his community, this time as a Meals-On-Wheels delivery driver until age 88. An avid reader and library patron, Don was also a beloved Book Buddies reading mentor to second graders at Southside Elementary until just this past spring.

He is survived by his two sons James (Elizabeth) Munger of Phoenix, Arizona and Robert (Mary) Munger of Chicago, grandchildren Lydia (Colin) Munger-Lit-tle, Kenneth Munger and Matthew (Jennette) Munger, nieces Norma (Buck) Hilliard, Carol (Jim) Bryan, Nancy Brown, nephew Donald (Katherine) Johnson, and five great-grandchildren. Calling will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p. m. with a memorial service at 2:00 on January 10, 2015 at Hathaway-Myers Chapel, 1022 Pearl Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201. Interment will take place in Harvard, Illinois in Spring 2015.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army or Columbus Regional Hospital. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries RAPISARDA, NINA SUSANNE Nina Suzanne Rapisarda passed away after a brief illness on 112015 at the age of 58 surrounded by her family. Nina was born and raised in Evan-ston, IL but moved to Yakima in 1986 after receiving her Masters degree in social work from Syracuse University. She is survived by her husband Steven Van Tassel, her daughter Sophie Van Tassel and her son Joseph Van Tassel, as well as her siblings Paul Rapisarda (Wendy), John Rapisarda (Julie), Luisa Rapisarda (Terry), along with 14 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Alice L.

Rapisarda in 2010 and John G. Rapisarda in 2001. She was highly regarded in her field and spent her career working with children and families in the foster care system and with individuals who were in need of mental health services. Nina had a great love for her family, her friends and her many animals. She loved to sit in the pasture taking care of and playing with her miniature donkey, her horse and her dogs.

Nina had a beautiful voice and was a member of the Yakima Symphony Chorus from 1990-1995 and she was an active member of Temple Shalom in Yakima. She was an extraordinarily caring, kind, compassionate and loving individual with a great sense of humor who would laugh easily. Nina's warm smile and presence in our lives will be forever missed. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nina's memory to the Michael J.

Fox Foundation, cancer research or any organization that supports animal rights and welfare. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries MCCLAIN, WILLIAM THOMAS William Thomas Mcclain, age 88, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014, peacefully at his home in Glenview, IL. Bill, or Mac, as he was more commonly referred to, was born in Louisville, KY and raised in Bardstown, KY, a place that remained dear to him throughout his life. He had a productive and long career as a patent attorney, initially with Standard Oil of Indiana (Amoco then British Petroleum) in Chicago, IL, then after retirement, of counsel with the law firm Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett 8i Dunner in Washington, DCHe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wanda B. Mcclain; his children Nina Mcclain (Jean Luis) of Annapolis, MD, Cate Mcclain (Jack) of Albuquerque, NM, Ann Mcclain of Paris, France, Bill Mcclain (Connie) of Wilmette, IL and Gary Mcclain of Abingdon, VA; nine grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hadley School for the Blind, 700 Elm Win-netka, IL 60093, www.hadley.edu or 800-323-4238. sigh Guestbook at chicagotribuhe.comobituaries.