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16 Section 2 Chicago Tribune, Friday, December 11, 1998 GRITT0N LANPHERE continued from preceding page OBITUARIES ALMANAC 'Tony' Kopecky, 90; banker loved to sing state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka are among the politicians who sought him out to sing at family affairs. Kerner invited him to sing at his inaugural ball in Springfield. Mr. Kopecky directed the choirs at St. Edmund Church in Oak Park and St Mary Church in Riverside. Among his favorite songs were "Ave Maria" and "Danny Boy," said his son, Bob Kopecky. "Although he was a banker for some 40 years, singing was his big love," his son said. "He had a true talent. He rarely used a microphone. I've seen him get up for between 700 and 800 people and just sing." Part of Mr. Kopecky's charm as an entertainer came from his love of people and a good party. "He was very social," his son said. "Last year he went out for New Year's Eve and came in later than I did. He just loved to party, and he loved to talk to people and be with groups." Mr. Kopecky rarely missed a Sunday choir event and always willing to belt out a tune for, friends until his death. Just last week, he passed an examination to renew his driver's license, which tickled Mr. Kopecky, but: made some in his family just shake their heads. After all, his vision had begun to fail. But for Mr. Kopecky, that license was crucial. It was hts ticket to Sunday mass and another chance to keep singing. "I think that was one of the things that kept him going, what, he could do in spite of his age," his niece said. "Even if he didn't feel all that great, he never missed mass on Sunday." In addition to his son, Mf. Kopecky is survived by his wife, Ruth; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kuratko Funeral Home, 2500 S. Des Plaines North Riverside. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's, Church, 126 Herrick By Meg McSherry Breslin Tribune Staff Writer Anthony "Tony" Kopecky, 90, whose talent for singing made him a legend in his hometown of Riverside as well as among many prominent Chicago politicians and orchestra fans, died Tuesday at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. A native of the city's West Side, Mr. Kopecky sang in operettas at Harrison High School and later joined the University of Notre Dame Glee Club, performing for groups across the country. Mr. Kopecky was a handsome man of Czechoslovakian descent, with a suave stage presence. Friends and family said he had great potential for a professional career as a singer. As a young man, he sang at the Oriental Theater in the Loop with the Paul Asch Orchestra. Later, he crooned with the Wayne King Orchestra. "He wasn't just any old kind of singer," said his niece Marie Daly. "He just had a very beautiful quality to his voice. And the women fell all over him every time he sang. I think my aunt was the envy of the whole Czech community." But after college graduation, the stock market crashed and Mr. Kopecky gave up hope of a professional singing career to help save the bank his father had founded, the Lawndale National Bank on the West Side. With the help of former Chicago Mayor Anton Cer-mak a Kopecky family friend who made a personal plea to customers not to withdraw their money the bank stayed open. Mr. Kopecky spent 42 years with the bank before retiring in the early 1970s. Still, his heart remained with his music and he continued to sing for local churches and at weddings and funerals throughout the city. "I think he sang for half the funerals and weddings in Cook County and beyond," his niece said. Former Gov. Otto Kerner and John P. Veitch; ex-actor: guided film productions Donald D. Gritton. age 74. 34-year resident nl I a fitanrta Dark. hnrn Unu I in Toronto, OH. He passed away Tuesday. Dec 6. 1998. at home Don was a veteran ot WWII He was P38 Pilot in the 367th Fight Group of the Army Air Corps He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and many other hon ors He was a graduate of Kent State University and former bpectal Agent ot the roi More recently he was a salesman and retired in 1986 Surviving are his wife Rosemary Gritton. nee Hansen, daughter Rosanne (Harold) Merrill of Wheaton: son David Gritton of Chicago father William Gritton of Toronto, OH: brother Norman (Barbara) Gritton of Oklahoma, Leslie (Betty) Gritton of California; grandchildren Douglas Merrill and Jeffrey Merrill; he was preceded in death by his mother Grace Irene Gritton and brothers Wit-ham Gritton and Richard Gritton. Resting Friday Dec. 11.2pm to 9 and Saturday Dec 12 1 1 am to 1 pm. at Hitzeman Funeral Home 9445 3tst St Brookhetd Funeral Saturday 1 Info. 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuner-al com' GW0ZDZ Edward Gwozdz. age 82. Army veteran of WW II. late of Marriott Church Creek Health Care Center, Arlington Heights, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 1998. cherished husband ot the late Evelyn; devoted father of Dolores (Michael) Brown and Joyce (Hicnard Heiiiy; dearest grandfather ot nine: dearest great-grandfather of five, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday. Dec. 12 1998 11 am from Sheldon-Gog Itn Funeral Home. 5935 Belmont Ave Chicago, to bt t-eramana catnouc cnurcn for Mass of Christian Burial 11 30 a m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery Visitation Friday, from 3 untit a in heu ot tiowers memorial contnou-tions to the Parkinson's Foundation 773-237-4404 HAWES Richard F. Hawes, age 61. of Brooktield. beloved husband of Linda Hawes, nee Allport. fond father of Dean (Katherine) Hawes and Dale Hawes: grandfather of Daniel Hawes and Jonathan Hawes. brother of Charles (Deanai Hawes and William (Karen) Hawes. uncle of four Resting Friday. Dec. 11. 1998. 4 pm to 9 and Saturday Dec 12. 1998 9 30 a to 10 am. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. Brooktield Funeral Saturday. 10 a Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Information. or www mtzemant-unerai com HEDBERG Anna Elizabeth Hedberg nee Carlson, age 89. beloved wife of the late Oscar Eric; loving mother of Rosemane Kostelny. Ann (Daniel) Blum and Bernice (Tom) Martin, dear grandmother of Suzanne. Elizabeth. Robert. James and Loren: great-grandmother of Matthew. Jack and Christopher; fond sister of Margaret (the late David) Pierson and Paul (Shirley) Carlson: dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation at Skaja-Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 Milwaukee Ave Niles, Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, 11 am at the funeral home in lieu ot flowers, memorials to the Salvation Army appreciated. 847-966-7302 HERR0N Barbara Herron. beloved daughter of Ethel and late Harold): loving sister of Edward. Stephen. James (Denise) and Linda (Bill) Kaupert. devoted aunt of Kimberly. Allison. Adam. Abby and Amanda Service and interment will be private. Info The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 647-256-5700 IZZI Mariano A. Izzi. late of the East Side, beloved husband of Violet; dear father of 1 Joyce (Elliott). Cary (Jill) and the late Vale rie (Mark); fond grandfather of Stephany. Sydney Samantha and Zoe Slutzky Kevin. Jennifer and Daniel Terrell; dear son of the late Mariano and the late Carrie Izzi. Vet of WWII. Member of St. George Holy Name Society. Funeral Service Sat urday 9am from Tne uiaude t. urtesel Mortu ary, 10240 S. Ewing. to St George Church for a 9 30 a Mass ot Christian burial interment bt Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 m. to 9 773768-0632 JAFFE Seymour Jaffe, age 80. beloved husband ol Amy nee Rudd: loving father of Neal (Georgeannaj Nancy (Mike) Brockway. Carol (Ken) Tulley and Nolan (Lisa); cherished grandfather of nine, fond uncle ot many nieces ana nepnews services Monday. iu am. at ine fiser unapei. yuu bkokie Bivd (at cnurcn bt bKokte inapei visi tation Sunday 4 to 6 m. Interment Westlawi Cemetery in lieu 01 tiowers. donations in nis memory may be made to the Northwest Home tor the Aged. 6300 California Ave. Chicago IL 6U659. r-or information; wt-bty-AfAU JELINEK Sylvia Jelinek. nee Klos. age 90 of Brooktield formerly ol Cicero beloved wife of the late Anton lod Jelinek, tond mother ot Anthony l. bail) Jelinek and James Christine jelinek; dea grandmother ot Jorie Jelinek and Todd Jelinek sister ot Viasta Klos and Eleanor Bilohrud Rest ing Sunday Dec. 13 1998 2 pm to 9 m. and Monday, uec 14. lyyu. a to iu a a Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 3ist St Brooktield. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Retired Chicago teachei Gary School Information 708-485-2000 www Hitzemant-unerai com KILL Theresa Kill, nee Sterzinger, beloved wife ol the late Mathias loving mother ot Micnaei retired CPD (Margaret), James Susan (Phil hp CPD) Cunningham Tern (Edward CPD) Lanuti and Karen a (bcott Ci-U) Haske. proud grand mother ot Mathias. John, Michael. James (Kim) Richard. Tracy (Davidi Keith Craig (Julie) Chris topher, laena. Sarah, samantha. Alexandra, Jet trey and the late Brian; great-grandmother of Heather, Brian. Austin and Jack, dear sister ot Leo (Virginia) Sterzinger. Lillian (the late Gus: Fuerst. Margaret (William) Imre and the late Fred Sterzinger: tond aunt ot many nieces ano neph ews, dearest friend of many Funeral Saturday 9 15 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 103rd Oak Lawn to Sacred Heart Church Mass 10 a m. Interment St. Mary Cememteiy Visitation thursday. 5 to 9 ano i-rioay. I to pm in lieu ot flowers memorials may be made to the American cancer society Member ot Southwest Women's Club Info. 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242 KLECKA John Klecka beloved husband of Dai lene nee Hunt; loving father ot Pamel. Klecka. Susan (Randy) Chapman. Darlene (Michael) Miller, Michele (Michael) Foster; dea pana ot Steven (Nancy) Jonathan. Chris Michael and Jacob dear great-papa ot Andrea; fond brother of Raymond (Darlene) Klecka Visitation Friday. 2 to 10 m. Funeral Saturday. 9am from Robert J. Sheehy a sons Funeral Home, 4yto 79th Si to St Bede the Venerable Church Mass 9 30 a Interment St Mary Cemetery Membei of Local 134 IBEW Former Chicago Police man 708 857-7878 or 773-582-4400 KLISE Louise Klise nee Blel formerly of Bellwood beloved wife ot the late Andrew, loving mother ol Andrea Dufly. Gregory, Dennis (Jan) and James (blizabeth) Klise, dear giandmotner ot jonn, Carrie. Dustin, Brandon, Ben and Joleen, sister the late Stanley and John, Member ot St Simeon women uuiiq t-unerai service Monaay am from Hurien Funeral Home, corner Roose velt and Mannheim. Hillside'Westchester to St Simeon Church Bellwood Mass 10 a Inter ment Resurrection Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 Into tollfree 800-562-0082 KL0TZ Dolores Klotz. 68. of Holland, Ml passed away Wednesday. Dec 9, 1998 at Holland Community Hospital She was a member of Our Lady cf the Lake Catholic Church She was preceded in death by her daughter Christine Zervos, her parents Henry and Rina Eckstein and a brother Thomas tckstem sne is survived Dy ner nusnang nuie children, Kathleen (Theodore) Puis ot Pueblo. CO Joseoh Frieda) Klotz ot Bow nh, Knute iLaurn Klotz of Ludington. Ml, Teresa (Ed) Bailey ot Lake Zurich, il Jacques (brnta) moiz ot ncnorage AK. Maria (Dennis) Wethott ot bscanaba Ml an. James Zervos ot Chesterton. IN. sister of Hen (Joan) Eckstein of Texarkana. TX and Glon (Donald Smith ot Mobile, al, sister-in-law Marv Ann Eckstein of Wheaton. IL and Ursu (Joseph) Macdonald ol Crown Point IN A funpral service will take place at a later aaie ai si Francis de bales cathotic onurcn, Lake tunc IL Interment will be in All Saints Mausoleum Des Plaines, IL In lieu ot flowers memorial coninb-itopms may be made to Hospice ot Holland Hoover Holland Mi 49423 or to the Lymphoma Research Foundation of America 8800 Venice Blvd. Suite 207. Los Angeles CA 90U34 Funeral arrangements by Notier-Ver Lee-Lange-land Funeral Chapel, 315 16th St Holland Ml K0LSTEDT Mildred A. Kotstedt, nee Rezab age 89 beloved wife of the late Herman J. loving mother of Mark (Marilyn) Visitation Saturday 11 a until time ot Service 1 at Drechaler-Brown Funeral Home 203 Marion St Oak Park. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery Memorials to The Lutheran Hour Ministries. 2185 Hampton Ave St Louis MO 63139-2983 or Lutheran Child Family Services 7620 Madison St River Forest IL 60305 are appreciated Funeral mlo 708-383 3191 KURDEK Lottie T. Kurdek nee KwiatfcowsM, beloved wife 01 the late Stanley loving mother ol Karen (eutjene) Rogala. Klarissa, Kathleen (Robert) Sal-vesen, Leonard and Larry; loving grandmother of Victoria. Jefhey Edward. Gregory. Mark Kurt and Eric; great grandmother of Mngan. Jordan and Makenna. dear sister of Mary Wengel Helen Furtak and Clara (Albert) Nieminski. also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends Funeral Saturday 10 am from Ridge Funeral Home (Kenneth J. Operzedek ft Son Directors), 6620 Archer Ave corner of Natoma to St R-ta of Cascia Church Mass 11 a Interment Resurrection Cemetery Visistation Friday 2 to 9 773-586-7900 LANGE Helen M. Lange, beloved sister of Sr, Virginia Lange, SSSF and the late Edward and Francis: loving aunt to Mary (Larry) Dell. Robert (Mary) Lange and Virginia (the late David) Curtis: and 10 grealKneces and nephews Visitation Saturday 9 to 11 a at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Taicott at Cumberland Park Ridge then to immatu-late Conception Church for 11 30 am Mass Interment St Boniface Cemetery 847-823-5122 Rita Lanphere, nee Muno, beloved wife of Donald loving mother of Susan (Rick) Dozier. Donald Jr. (Aimee). Cynthia (Scott) Engle Dean (Kathy) and Doyle (Jill); devoted grandmother ot 11: dearest sister of Lucille (Harmon) Kurtz and William (Mary) Muno Funeral Saturday. Dec. 12 9 30 a from Ryan-Park Funeral Home, 120 Northwest Hwy (2 blks of Touhy) Park Ridge to St Paul of the Cross Church Mass 10 a Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 In heu of tiowers. memorials to the American Cancer Society or Rainbow Hospice appreciated MARZAN0 See Carmela Berardi. nee Acierno, notice. MATRYPULA Olga Matrypula Dec 9. 1998. after a short illness, beloved wile of the tale Wolodymyr. loving mother ot Helen Gallagher Walter (Mary and Mary oami lomasello. dearest grandmother of nine and great-qrandmother of 10 Funeral Satur day 9am from Miuyka Funeral Home. 2157 Chicago Ave to St Nicholas Ukraman Catholic Cathedral for 9 30 a Divine Liturgy. Interment di iNicnoias uemeiery visitation hriday. 4 to 9 ith Parastas (wake service) at 7 pm Info. 773-278-7767 MAYFIELD Helen Mayfield. beloved wife of Robert: loving mother of Thomas (Carol) Houston and Ryder (Nancy) Houston dear grandmother of Bradley and Jeffrey Houston. Visitation Friday. 3-9 m. at Peterson Funeral Home. 6938 North Ave Service Saturday. 10 a Interment Mount Emblem In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society 3533 Archer Chicago IL 60609. appreciated Funeral Info. 773-637-4441 McERLEAN Thomas P. Mctrtean, 69. of Naples, FL. formerly of Flossmoor. died Dec 8. 1998 beloved husband of Betty, nee Fallon: loving father of William Susan maun Joan and baroi (Micnaei Levin devoted grandfather of Fallon. Patrick, Emma and Madeline, dear brother of William. Charles. Paul and John. Mr. McErlean was the founder of Mac Supply Co in South Holland. IL and a longtime member and board member of the Olympia Fields Country Club Visitation 3 to 9pm. Thursday and i-naay at Hallowed a James Funeral Home, 1025 55th Countryside Funeral 9 30 a Saturday from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange Mass 10 am, Interment Pri vate in ueu ot tiowers. memorials to tne Amen can Cancer Society appreciated. 708-352-6500 MILLER Hazel A Miller nee Johnson, age 83 of Elgin beloved wife ot Joseph loving mother of Carol Campbell. Lorraine (Jack) Gaza Robert Miller and Janet (Joseph) Galto: dear grandmother of Laura Benedict Janet Atbach Christine Gaza Debra Laseke, Jim and Michael Vandini, Dina Kasper. Michael Miller. Jason and Jeanna Gallo; dear great-grandmother ot Michael. Dantel. Matthew and Justin; sister of Sverre (Dorothy) and Earl Johnson Visitation at Ahlgrim A Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Schaumburg. from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday Services 10 a.m. Saturday Interment Memory Gardens 847-882-5580 MITCHELL Arnold Mitchell, of Morton Grove beloved husband of Bonnie nee Cook; dear father of Brian; tond brother of John (Jeanne) and Colette (the late Jerome) Pinderski: loving uncle of many Visitation Friday. 4 to 9 p.m. at Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St Morton Grove Service and interment private In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Home. 6300 Ridge Chicago. IL 60660, appreciated 847-965-2500 MOHR Emre Louis Mohr 3 month old son of Lora, nee Duda and Dodd Mohr of Cary died Tuesday. December 8 at Rocktord Memorial Hospital. Little Emre was born at home August 22. 1998. shortly after his parents return from living one year in Turkey (Emre is a Turkish name). He is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents Chris and Ed Duda ot Arlington Heights and paternal grandparents Harold and Kileen Mohr of Blissfield. Michigan and Carolyn Jones of Toledo. Ohio; great-grandparents Thomas and Lorraine Nelson of Crystal Lake, as well as two aunts, Victoria Duda and Aiysa Mohr. Visitation will be held Friday, from 4 00-8 00 m. at the Stlrlen-Pieper A Davenport Funeral Home, 149 Main St Bamngton. A Funeral Service will be held at 2pm Saturday at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement 909 Mam Street in Harrmaton Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts to the Emre Mohr Memorial Fund may be sent to the BAt Credit Union 616 Main St Bamngton. IL 60010 For information: 847-381-3411. MORRIS Mane K. Morris, nee Koenlg, beloved wife of the late Charles Morris: loving mother of Charles Jr. (Hosemary Hobert N. Martha Jerome and the late William F. (Geraldine); cherished grandmother of 16: and great-grandmother ot six: fond aunt of eight Funeral Saturday, 12 30 from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cic ero to Queen ot All Saints Basilica for Mass at 1 m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery Visitation Friday 5 to 9 773-736-3833 NARUSIS Genevieve Narusis nee Wallczek, aqe 69, beloved wife of Peter, devoted mother of Donna (Robert) Wnenk; loving grandmother of Michae1 William and Daniel, dear sister of Frank (the late Lottie) Waiicek. Bernice George Kuiich Edward (Esther) Waliczek and Lottie (Raymond) Paradise, tond aunt of many Chapel prayers 9 am Saturday. Dec 12 1998 from The Schmae- deke Funeral Home. 10701 S. Harlem Ave Worth to St Gerald Church. 9349 Central. Oak Lawn Mass 9 30 a Visitation Friday 2 to 9 interment Hesurrection L-emetery uu-44b ouuu NASH Phillip A Nash passed away Monday Dec 7. 1998 after a long illness. An Alumnus of Fenwick High School at WWII Veteran served with the 8th Army Air Corps. 384th bomber group After 23 missions, his plane downed over France he was detained as P.t) Within months, he escaped with five other servicemen and returned to serve his country for the remainder of the war. Member F.W. Post Oak Park 105 He retired in 1988 as a Vice-President from the Brach Candy Company after 40 years Age 75 Longtime resident of Oak Park, beloved husband of Bevery nee Gleich: loving lather ol Gary (Colleen). Nancy (Richard). Jean (Bruce). Kathy John. James and the late Michael, dear grandlather of Stephen, Kristen, Donna, Rosemary (Eric). Caryann, Ben Matthew Sean and Veronica Memorial Mass will be held 11:15 Monday. Dec 14, 1998. at St. Giles Church. 1045 Columbian. Oak Park Arrangements by Kopicki's Heritage Parkwyn Funeral Home of Berwyn 708-768-7775. 0GIEJK0 Martin A Ogeko beloved husband of Irene, nee Sasin. loving father ot Betnd (Iris) Kevin (Stephanie) and Martina fond grandfather of seven: Visitation at Skaja Bachmari Funeral Home 7715 Rt 14 (1 block North of Rt 176). Crystal Lake. Friday, 3 to 9 Funeral Saturday. 9.15 a.m. to St Peter Paul Church, Cary IL. Mass 10 am Interment St Michael ttie Archangel Cemetery 815-455 2233 OTTO Catherine A Otto, nee Quinn, beloved wife of the late Earl Otto, dear mother ot Carole (Tony) Grossi. Gloria Hamilton, Douglas Otto. Rita (George) Kulovitz. the late Neil and Roger Otto, dearest mother in-law of Arlene Pinkston and Manan Naugle loving grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother ot two Visitation Friday 2 to 9 Funeral Saturday 9 45 a from Lawn Funeral Home. 7732 159th St to St Michael Church. Mass 10 30 am Interment St Mary Funeral info. 708-429-3200 PATTULL0 Gerald Walter Pattullo. 67. loving father of Mark (Suzy). David Karen (Tom) Fisher and Nancy (Eric Anderson) Pattullo: fond grandlather ot Brent and Kanssa Fisher. Funeral Services Monday 11 am al the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home. 117 W. Van Buren, Naper- ville Interment Oakcrest Cemetery, Downers Grove IL Visitation Sunday 2 to 6 m. at the luneral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society. 999 Mam Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Info. 630-355-0264 PETR0PUL0S Caroline Peifopuios nee Kallas, beloved wife ol the late George PHlroputos. dear mother ol James Sandra (Gary) Rennie and Floreen (Don) Mica, dear grandmother ot Laura (Ken) uavi James Noelle Don Gary David and Michelle, dearest great grandmother ol Alex, tond sister ol Mary uohn) Roosales Visitation Friday. 2 to 9 Funeral Saturday, 9 45 a Irom Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (SbOOW). to Constanline Helen Church, service 10 30 am Interment Evergreen Cemetery Please Omit nowers t-unerai imo Ub-b-Ju P0LIC Geoige J. Polic age 88 beloved husband of theiesa J. nee Buian: loving lather ot Diane iKfivmi Casev and Georae ifieneel Potic; dear grandfather and mentor to Kevin Casey Jr Erin inohi Dahlke Colleen (Timl Ehrhardt Kathleen iMafkl Butler and Meuuan Polic; great-grandta ther and inspiration to Tarra Dahlke. Isabella Dahlke. Sean Butler and Kelly Butler; tond biolher ot Olga (late Edwardl George Mr. and Mrs Polic woie married lor 62 years He touched the lives of manv throuoh his sense 01 caring Wnikuri lot Ihe Naval Ordinance Plant in Forest Park tor over 30 years retired in 1973 Mr Polic was the Past President of Ihe North Riverside Golden Agers a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Council. President of Club Hreljin a member of the Jaeger Club and CFU nrine F-unera service baruraay. uec 1998 8 45 am. Irom Adoll-Berwyn Funeral Home. 2921 Harlem Ave Berwyn to St Odilo Chinch lor Mass at 9 30 a Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Visitation Friday. 2 to 9 In lieu ot tiowers memorials to St Odilo Church would be appreciated inro. ruo-toi-n 1 1 To place your Fraternal Notice, Call (312) 222-2222 COLE Beniamm Cole, beloved son of Sally and the late Sidney Cole: dear brother ot Hedy (Gordon) Stone, devoted uncie 01 Mam uammyj aione. Joel fJacaueiinel Stone and Sally (Glen Wil liams Service Friday. 130 pm at Temple Beth Isreal 360 1 Dempster, bkokie interment nouma- men Jewtsh Cemeterv Waldhetm. In lieu ot flow ers, memorials to Temple Beth Israel would be appreciated Into Lloyd Mandel Levayan Funerals. 847-679-3939 COLLINGS Blair Collinas. aae 20. died Nov. 27. 1998. suddenly in Parts, France, where he was studying at the Sorbonne he was the son of the late IVfarianne Howard Collings and survived by hts father Joseph Codings of Rockville. IN: he was the loving grandson of Jane Sullivan Baylor, and sfepgrandson of Wesley Baylor: nephew of Elizabeth and Ted Brandt and Beau Howard, cdusin of Patrick and Molly Brandt Memorial mass will be celebrated baiuroay. uecem-hVr 1998 al the Church of St. Patrick. 99) Waukegan Rd (the new church, corner of Everett Rti Lake Forest, IL. Please omit flowers Contri- hdtions mav be maee to Lake Shore Catholic Academy, attention Sister Mainam Patrick. 510 16th St Waukegan, IL 60085 Into. Wenban Funeral Home, Lake r-oresi. otf-tM-wtt COLLINS Michael Collins, aae 77 resident of Forest Park, native of County Limerick. Ireland member of Young Munster beloved husband ot Mary, nee Cleary: loving lather of Gerry (Karen): proud Grandfather of Briatd and Mickey Visitation Sat urday 8 30 a m. until time ot Funeral 9 45 a m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 York Road (12 mi. N.of St Charles Rd Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 30 am, at St. Bernardine Catholic Church. Forest Park. Interment Oueen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, mnsiae. r-or tunerat information please call 630-832-0018 COON See Gus Gianaras notice. CRAIG James A. Craiq, late residence Berwyn beloved brother of Frances Krtanek: also loved bv two nieces and two nephews Visitation starting Saturday. 9 a Masonic ser-wire IDam under ausoices of Berwvn Lodae No 839 A F. A.M. and funeral service 11 a.m. at ADram a oon nomv ior runeram, osiu musui Berwyn. Cremation Woodlawn cemetery 708-788-1103 D'AMORE See Carmela Berardi. nee Acierno. notice DAN0S Dr Pericles Danos. from Athens. Greece beloved son ol Peter and the late Anna, very much loved cousin ot many. Funeral Monday 9 45 a m. from Hills Funeral Home. Ltd. iuam Roberts Rd. I8000W.I. Palos Hills, to SS. Constan tino Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Services 13:30 a m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. Into. oa-sas-MBU DeBOW Felicia K. DeBow aqe 66. passed away Thursday Dec 10. 1998 after a brief illness, beloved wife of Fred: devoted mother of David, Jutea (Thomas) Joseoh and the late Leanne. loving grandmother of Lauren. David. Allyson, Michael and Jordan; tdnd sister of Richard Karlow Founding member ahd past president of the Palos Fine Arts Assoc. Member and past president of League ot Women Voters. Orland Park Chapter and former officer of the Infant Welfare Society. Chapel prayers 9 15 a m. Monday. Dec. 14 1998. from The bchmae-deke Funeral Home, 10701 Harlem Worth. to SI Michael Church. Orland Park Mass 10 a m. Visitation Sunday. 2 to 9 Interment private. 708-448-6000 DeMARCO See Gus G. Gianaras notice. DERENGOWSKI Ann T. Derengowski. 77. of Crystal Lake, beloved wife of the late Henry Derengowski; loving mother of Joyce (Jeff) Sepanik; dear grandmother of Justin and Jason; fond sister of Estetle Brilla, Irene Lindenau. Florence (Jack) Sheridan the late Enilv Angle Walter (Donna) Jayco and the late Joseph Jayco Resting at the Querhammer Funeral Home, suu lerra uoua Ave. ni. uoi. Crvslal Lake. Friday. Dec. 11. 1998. from 4 pm until the funeral service at 7 Interment will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery on Saturday uec 10 a at the chapel. Into. DUBS Alex Dubs of Cfarksviiie. IN, tormeriy ot Bellwood. Vet WWII beloved husband of Audrey, nee Gowin; dear father of John (Tina), James (Donna), Steven (Karen) and the late Bruce: dearest son of the late Christian and Katherine, nee Miller: dear brother of Henry (the late Mildred). Dorothy (Henry) Hoppe, Christ (Johanna). Frederick (the late Alta). the late Dorothy. Amelia. Emma Lydia and John; loving jrandtather of eight: great-grandfather of five; incie and friend of many. Retired employee of international Harvester. Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Elmhurst Masonic Lodge 941 Resting at Hennessy-Bruno Funeral Home, 5903 Burr Oak Berkley. Friday. 3 to 9 Masonic services 8 p.m. Funeral services Satur day, 10 30 am. Entombment Chapel Hill Garden West U8-544-U10U. DUDA See Emre Louis Mohr notice DUFFY Kathleen Duffy. Partner at Andersen Consul- tina, peacefully at home after a long illness on Monday, Dec. 7 1998 beloved wife of Gerard Uutty, loving mother ot r-ranK ana Maaeieme, cherished daughter of Frank and Anne Mulligan: dear sister of Joanne Yeakley, Tom and Bill Mulligan; devoted aunt to Caitlin Ben. Andrew, Matt, Christine Brady. Ryan, April, Sarah, Michael and Katie Friend and colleague to many at Andersen Consulting. Kathy. who joined Ander sen Consulting in 1982 worked with clients in a broad range of industries including Government Services. Telecommunications and Utilities Kathy also served as Technology Competency Group Partner lor Canada r-riends may can at tne warden Chaoel ot Tubman Funeral Home, 3440 Rich mond Road (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd Nepean on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church. 1758 Alta Vista Ottawa, on Saturday at 10 a Interment Hope Cemetery In memory ot Kathleen, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Treatment Centre or the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated FAILLA See Gus Gianaras notice FELDMAN Aiiza Feidman. nee Oavldson, beloved wife for 35 years ot Gene, loving mother of Arica (Emmet) Hirsch. David (Meryl). Adam (Leandra) and Eric; adored grandmother ot Rachel. Yonaton and Aviva Hirsch, Schneur Zalman Leib. Menachem Mendel and Dov Baer Feidman; devoted daughter ot Rosme Hakim and the late Albert Davidson cherished daughter-in-law of Rae and the late David t-eidman. dear sister ot tva (uoni raz Leah iShlomoi Gabbay. Alex and Charles Hakim. Service Friday 1 at The Weinstein Family Services Wllmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd (1 block North ot Old Orchard) Interment Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights In lieu of dow ers contributions to American Cancer Society or Beth Emet Free Synagogue, Dempster, gvanston. bU2U2. imo FUJARA FTugema Fujara nee Detect, i beloved wife of Leonard lovtna mother of Larrv (Debbie) Fuiara and Cynthia (Zenon) Brandys: dear daughter of the late (-rank and Juna uesecki. oaugnier-in-iaw of Stella Fujara; devoted grandmother of Courtney. Jackie. David, William. Vicky and Carolyn. fond sister ot Irene Wojciechowski and the late William (Mary) and btaniey uesecKi r-unerai Saturday Dec 12 at 9 30 am from Colonial-Wojcle-chowsM Funeral Home, 6250 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, to St Thecla Church Mass 10 a Interment St. Adalbert, ueu ot tiowers. contnou-tions to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Execu tive Rockville, MD 20852 appreciated Visitation Friday 3 to 9 into. ff j-ffA-VMb GIANARAS fe. Gus Gianaras aqe 81. 37 year resident ni MnrlhKnnk holnuuri h.icKanrt i-if Qhoa nee Halachoulis. loving father of George (Nancyl. Lisa (Mike) DeMarco Deme (Ross) fVaiila. Ann (Bill) Coon Diane (Pete) Sparacio and Patti Gianaras; cherished grandfather of Anthony and Ana Gianaras. Michael, Nick and Drew DeMarco. Nicole, Ross and Eleni Failta, Carissa. Bill and Gus Coon and Natalie, Peter and Greg Sparacio; devoted son of the late Katherine and George Gianaras; loving brother of Alec (Vienna) Gianaras and the late William (Helen), Sam and Angelo Gianaras; dear brother-in-law of Steven IJenny) Halachoulis and the late Spero (Jimmie) Halachoulis; fond nephew of the late James Gianaras dear uncle of many nieces, nephews and cousins Visitation Sunday 3pm until 9 pm. Funeral Monday 10 15 a from Donnellan Fam ily Funeral Home, bkokie bivd at uia Orchard Skokie. to SS Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Rd Glenview, IL 60025 Funeral Service 11 am Interment Memo rial Park Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SS Peter and Paul Greek Ortho dox Church f-unerai into. wHfS iyyo G0LAB See Rose Santo nee Golab, notice To place your Dedication Announcement, call: (312) 222-2222 In 1946, John D. Rockefeller Jr. offered to donate six square blocks of Manhattan as a site for the UN's new headquarters. On Dec. 11, 1719, the first recorded sighting of the Aurora Borealis took place in New England. In 1816 Indiana became the 19th state of the Union. Also in 1816 Britain returned the island of Java to the Netherlands. In 1882 Fiorello LaGuardia, who would become mayor of New York City, was born. In 1901 Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi succeeded in receiving and sending radio signals across the Atlantic. In 1918 Nobel Prize-winning author Alexander Solzhenitsyn was born in Rostov, Russia. In 1921 "Terrible Tommy" O'Connor, convicted of killing a police detective, escaped from Cook County Jail four days before he was to be hanged. (He never was heard of again.) In 1936 the Duke of York became King George VI of Britain after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson. In 1941 the United States declared war on Germany and Italy. In 1961 two Army companies of helicopters arrived in Saigon by aircraft carrier in the first direct American military support for South Vietnam's battle against communist guerrillas. In 1972 Apollo 17 spacecraft, carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt, landed on the Moon. In 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court broadened the power of law-enforcement officers to search people without warrants. In 1981 Peruvian diplomat Javier Perez de Cuellar was selected by the United Nations Security Council to be the fifth UN secretary general. In 1984 a nativity scene was displayed near the White House as part of the federal government's offical Christmas display for the first time since a federal appeals court ruled it illegal in 1973. In 1985 General Electric announced it would buy RCA, including its NBC network. (It was the largest non-oil company merger in history.) In 1988 tons of illegal fireworks exploded in a Mexico City marketplace, claiming 62 lives. PRESSER Frederick Presser beloved lather ot Gail (Walter) Sleeting. Craig (NannPtto) Presser and Mary (Scott) oisen. preceded in death by his loving wile. Seieste May son Paul Michael Presser and sister, AtUarta Presser: devoted grandfather ot Cheryl (Peyj Barrera John (Melissa) Sleetmg Jennifer Sleeting Knsten Matthew and Darnel Olsen especially fond grandfather of Jesse and Alex Huffman Bauera. Allison Maureen and Michael S'eeting Visitation at Th Cooney Funeral Home, 3552 Southport Ave on Friday from 3 to 9 uneral Saturday 10 30 am. to St. Andrew Chapel Mass 11am Interment All Saints Veteran WWII 1st For info. 773-472-5650 PRESTI ba- Joseph Presti beloved husband ot Frances nee Bembenek. loving father of Carmella "Linda' (Keith) Wagner. Patricia (Dennis) Dobosiewicz and Kenneth tond grandfather of Richard Jason and Michael, dear brother of Catherine Condodotti Bob Presti. Joan Kurowski and Angela Kurowskt; fond uncle of many Funeral Monday 10 30 a from Cumberland Chapels. 8300 Lawrence Ave Norndge to Our Lady Mother of the Church Mass 1130 a Interment St Joseph Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated Visitation Saturday and Sunday 3 to 9 708-456 8300 PURNELL Fritz Purnell. aqe 82 of Houston TX formerly ot Evanston. IL beloved husband ot the late Bette Purnell loving father of Thomas Purnell and Stephen Purnell. cherished grandfather of si Arranaements made in Houston TX Into 847-356-7472 RAMIREZ Augusto Ramirez Jr. age 63 beloved husband of Aurora; loving father ot Dr Roberto and Alan Ramirez dear uncie oi uasey ana onuz namirez Funeral Monday Dec. 14, at 9 30 a from Colo-nial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 8025 Golf Road Niles to St Isaac Jogues Church Mass 10 a Interment Maryhill Cemetery Visitation Saturday and Sunday 3to9prn Into 847 581-0536 RIBAND0 See Carmelma Vocaty nee Ribando, notice RUDY Michael Rudy aqe 79 beloved husnand is of Florence, nee Dieglevvic? loving lather ol Marilyn PatricK Hourne, dearest grandfather ol Michael Jones, fond brother ol Anne Hale Loul Tomhin and Ihe late John Rudy; Funeral Saturday 9 15 a in from Skaa-Terrace Funarat Homa, 7812 Milwaukee Ave Niles to St Juliana Church for 10 a Mass Visitation Friday 3 to 9 Intermenl Maryhill Cemetery 847-966-7302 "From Here to Eternity." He began to work behind the camera in the 1950s, starting as a location manager and later as a first assistant director and production manager. He began working at Columbia in 1961 and became head of worldwide production in 1979. Since 1987, under his own production company at Columbia Pictures, he produced "Bram Stoker's Dracula," "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" and "Fly Away Home." In May, Mr. Veitch was named co-chairman of LG Pictures, a division of Toronto-based Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. '94 Nobel winner the communication system that regulates cellular activity. He shared the award with Alfred Gil-man of Dallas, who worked on the same project independently. Mr. Rodbell began his association with the National Institutes of Health with a research fellowship in 1960. In 1985, he became the institute's scientific director, a position he held until 1989. SCHUBEL Mane Schubel nee Lange, of The Holmslad. Batavia formerly ot Chicago beloved wife ot the lale Walter Schubel Si loving moth of Eileen (Waned Maass and Walter (Linda) Schubel Jr fond grandmother of Kimberly. Andrea Daniel Kathy and Karl, and several greal grandchildren, devoted sister ol Harold (Olive) Lange and the late William Lange Memorial service 2 pm Saturday at The Holmstad's Ahlstrand Auditorium. 700 Fabyan Prkwy. Batavia Interment 10 am Friday af Acacia Park Cemetery In lieu of flowers contributions to Alzheimer's Assoc 4709 Golf Rd Suite 1015 IL 60076 appreciated 630-879-7900 SHULA William Shula. WWII Nov. 23. JSS 1998 Ft Meyeis FL born March 1, 1925 in Rochester IN to Frank Shula and Cecil Emmons preceded in death by his second wile, Kathleen, nee Kelly sister Sheila (John) Mflth-gan brothers James Thomas and John Shula: daughter Mary Ellen Shula and grandchildren. Thomas Keitner Kelly Rose Shula. Richard Wagener and Hannah Grace Shula. Survivors include his wife Lori Shula; sisters Francine (John) Wetel and Cecile Shula. brother. Frank, his children Ellen (Dennis) Bekeza. Peggy (Robert) Siksnus William II (Sylvia) Shula. Martin (Donna) Shula. Patricia (Mark) Iverson, J. Anthony (Margaret) Shula. Daniel Shula. David (Julie) Shula and Denise (Matthew) Lord: also. 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces nephews and extended family members Memorial Service Saturday Dec 12 1998 2 pm at SI Aloysius Church 23O0 LeMoyne Chgo 60622 SIEBEL jirn Siebel age 54. beloved husband ot Jennifer: dear brother-in-law of William Methyen and Mary Ann (Fred) Hlinak. loving uncle of Lisa and Mel-inda; dear son-in-law of Mane and Bill Methgerv Memorial Service Friday 10 30 am. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home. 10045 Skokie at Old Orchard Rd Skokie In lieu of tiowers memor'als may be made to Southeast Asia Center. 1134 Amslie Chicago IL 60640 Info 847-675-1990 SIK0RSKI Andrew Sikorski age 15 Lite Scout Troop 957, Boy Scouts of America, beloved son of Ralph Sgt CPD Area 3 and Mary nee Snyder, dearest brother of Charles A Sarah and Stephanw Sikorski loving grandson of Victoria and the fate Stanley Sikorski, Charles and the late Mary Margaret Snyder Visitation Friday. 2 to 9 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 Ctcero Ave. Funeral Saturday. 1:15 from the fuheral home to Edgebrook Lutheran Church. 5252 Devon Ave tor service at 2 30 m. In lieu ot flowers contnbut ons to PoMce Chaplain's Ministry. 1140 Jackson Blvd Chicago 60607 lor St Michael's House, appreciated 773-736-3833 Associated Press LOS ANGELES-John Patrick Veitch, an actor -turned-movie executive who became president of worldwide production at Columbia Pictures, has died at 78. Among about 500 productions he oversaw in his long career were "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "A Man for All Seasons," "Taxi Driver," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Tootsie." Mr. Veitch, who died Monday, began his career as an actor, appearing in "Stalag 17" and Martin Rodbell, Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-Martin Rodbell, a Nobel-winning biomedical researcher at the National Institutes of Environmental Health Science, died Monday. He was 73. Mr. Rodbell was awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine in 1994 for his work on G-proteins, a key component of RYAN Clare T. "Jell" Ryan beloved husband of the late Marqaret "Peg" Ryan nee While devoted father of Merry Lou (Hanyl Henriessy Margaret "Peg" IBob) Gavin Tom lArlinel and Bob Ryan, loving grandfather of 13 great-grandtatber ol 18, and great great grandfathei ot tour Retired bartender at the Ridgwood Tap in Homewood Funeral service Saturday Dec 12 8 45 am prayers from Ryan Funeral Home. Lid. 18022 Duie Hwy Homewood to St Joseph Church Mass 9am Visitation Friday 3 to 9 Intermenl Assumption. 708-798-0331 SALMON Mary E. Salmon nee Hundlng, beloved wife of the late John Salmon, loving mother of Mary Louise Salmon. Kathleen (Terrance) Herlihy Patricia (James) Carlson Margaret (Steve) Zan-gerle and John Jr iSusanl Salmon proud grandmother ot Michael Andrea and Eric Carl son. Julie and Andrew Herlihy Kristen Joseph and Kaillin Zangerle Kevin and Kathryn Salmon: fond sister of the lale Carl (Donna) and Etahne Hunding and Barbara iGenei McCarthy dear cousin of Annama Scoff David Jaffrey and William (Pallidal Hunding Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 at Donnellan Funeral Home. 10525 Western Ave Funeral Mass Friday. 10 a m. at St Philip Neri Church 2132 E. 72nd St Chicago Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery In lieu ot flowers donations lo La Rabida Children's Hospital Mrs Evelvn Slamm 1339 Jackson Ave River Forest IL 60305 are appreciated Funeral information, 773-238-0075 SAMUELS Ernest Samuels, age 85. beloved husband of Hel-ine Samuels Lying in slate at Brookins Funeral Home, 9315 Ashland Visitation Friday 12 noon till 1 Funeral service Saturday. 2pm in Chapel of Hope al Oakwood Cemetery, located at 67th and Cottage Grove Entombment in mauso leum immediately lollowing, r-or runner inro contact Brooklni Funeral Home, 773 233 3002 SANTO Hose Santo nee Golab, beloved wife ot Michael, loving mother of Donald (Dorothy) Siwinski tond grandmother ol Paula IBMII Beneshunas 1 nomas (Kimberly; Michael and Gary iDebia). great-grandmother of Jennifer (Marcol Talbert. Kim berly iRohert) Grabko Knslin Beneshunas Paul (Rebecca) Siwinski Tracy Siwinski Leah Siwinski Michael Siwiniski. Elyse Siwinski and Heather Stephensen: great grandmother of Kiley Grabko and Samuel Talbert dear sister ot the lale Henry (Carolyn) Golab; aunt and great-aunt ol many Funeral Saturday 9 15 am from Sylowny Funeral Home, 4901 Archer Ave (I block ot Pulaski), lo St Joseph Church Summit, IL Mass 10 a Entombment Resurrection Mauso leum Vis. tation Friday 2 to 9 In lieu of flowers, conations to the heart Assoc appreci ated 773-735-7521