Todd Brease Morrisey Boyd formerly of Chicago
Services for Todd Brease Morrisey Boyd, 38, of St.Petersburg, Fla., will be held at 11 a.m. today, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Mr. Boyd was born Dec. 10, 1959, in Chicago.Burial will be in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Todd was the beloved son of Mary Ann Kaszmarek (nee Morrisey) and the late Robert Morrisey both of Chicago; brother of Dale Morrisey of Des Plaines, Deborah Morrisey Buck of Mount Prospect, formerly of Indiana, and Larry Kaczmarek Jr. of Chicago; and uncleof Sean and Patrick Buck and Cheryl and Colleen Morrisey. For information, (847) 966-7302.

Toni M. Cook of Pell Lake, Wis.
A funeral Mass for Toni M. Cook (nee Aguiniga), 49, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, at St. Marcelline Church in Schaumburg. Born March 11, 1949, in Elgin, she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, in Burlington, Wis. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Garden West. She was the beloved wife of Howard Cook Sr.; loving mother of Howard (Angela) Cook Jr., Robin (Michael) Krawczyk and Christine (David) Holmes; devoted grandmother of Adrian, Jamiae and Austin; and dear sister of Shirley, Rosemary, Narcissis, Barbara, Fredrick, Robert, Jim, Anthony, Richard, Alfred and Michael. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. For information, (847) 891-2900.

In Loving Memory of Kurt Hartmann Oct. 28, 1928 - Oct. 27, 1991
Seven years ago you left us for a much better world. No more suffering and pain for you. Tomorrow, Oct. 28, is your 70th birthday, Happy Birthday! We all miss you so much. It feels like it was yesterday that you left. Until we meet again We love you forever, Inge, Ina, Michael, Kristen, Michael, your dog, Molly and friends.

Meredith A. Alfredo of Arlington Heights
Prayers for Meredith A. Alfredo (nee Vickers), 78, will be said at 9 a.m. Thursday, at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E.Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Edna Catholic Church, Arlington Heights. Born July 22, 1920, in Marion, Ind., she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. A homemaker, Mrs. Alfredo enjoyed travel, luncheon and playing cards with her friends and was very active until her death. She was the wife of the late William P.; mother of William P. Jr. of Iowa, Donna Lu (Robert) Wardanian of Arlington Heights, Deborah Chloe (Raymond) Giese of Arlington Heights and the late Merry Jo (Richard) Heiny; grandmother of Denise (Scott) Teasdale, Raquel Heiny, Anne and Katherine Alfredo, Daniel and Andrew Giese and the late Steven Heiny; great-grandmother of Richard Graham Teasdale; and sister of the late Charles and Victor Vickers. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. For information, (847) 253-5423.

Marie T. Allen (nee Voss), 87, of Villa Park, died Saturday, Oct. 24. Arrangements were made by Brust Villa Park Funeral Home, (630) 834-6656.

Aubrey L. Burgess of Naperville
Services for Aubrey L. Burgess, 76, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, from Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, going to St.Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, for funeral services at 10 a.m. Born April 28, 1922, in Washington, D.C., he died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at the Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville. Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Naperville. Mr.Burgess had retired from the Borg-Warner Corporation in 1984 and had begun his own patent law practice, finally retiring in 1995. He had served on the board of directors at Edward Hospital and had also served as a member of the Naperville Plan Commission. He enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. Survivors include his son, John A. (Ann) Burgess of Streamwood; daughter, Margaret (Jay) Johnson of Naperville; grandchildren, Michael, Timothy and Christopher Burgess, and Meghan, Lauren and Allison Johnson; brother, Earle Burgess of Virginia; and sister, Jeanne (Ralph) Heitmuller of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet H. Burgess; and parents, James C. and Stella Burgess. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,memorials to St. Thomas Hospice, 7 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 601, Naperville, IL 60566, would be appreciated. For information, (630) 355-0213.

Lauretta H. Burke of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Lauretta H. Burke (nee Hanson), 86, formerly of Skokie, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Lambert Catholic Church, 8148 N. Karlov, Skokie. Born Oct. 17, 1912, in Chicago, she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at home. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late Edmund J.M.D.; mother of Edmund Jr. (Jane) of California, Patrick C. of Chicago, Lauretta M. of Des Plaines and Mary (James) Siemsen of Skokie; and grandmother of Edmund III and Joseph Burke and Gregory and Laura Siemsen. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Masses preferred. For information, (847) 673-6111.

Alyssa Margaret Converso, infant, of Itasca, died Thursday, Oct. 22. Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, Villa Park, (630) 832-4161.

Lincoln `Lee' V. DaPisa of Glen Ellyn
Services for Lincoln `Lee' V. DaPisa, 77, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at First United Methodist Church, Glen Ellyn. Rev.Dr.E.Doyle Blanton will officiate. Born Feb.12, 1921, in Chicago, he died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn. A resident of Glen Ellyn since 1957, Mr.DaPisa retired as service manager of Addressograph Multigraph in Chicago. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and an active member of First United Methodist Church, serving in many of the church's organizations.He was also a volunteer with Global Volunteers and Habitat for Humanity. Survivors include his children, Barbara (Peter) Thomases of St. Charles, Judith (James) Houser of Palatine and Robert (Teresa) DaPisa of Arlington Heights; grandchildren, Jim, Tom, Allyson, Megan, Jason, Jessica and David; sister, Rae (Gene) Cicchetti of Forest Park; and special friend, Jo Losch of Palatine. He was preceded indeath by his wife, Viola Mae DaPisa. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd., 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of DuPage, 690 E. North Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188. For information, (630) 469-0032.

Ruby E. Davis of Gurnee
Services for Ruby E. Davis, 91, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave.,Gurnee. Born Jan. 8, 1907, in Gurnee, she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Interment will be in Warren Cemetery, Gurnee. She was a lifelong resident of Gurnee, and was a member of Royal Neighbors of America, Warren Cemetery Association and Warren Township Senior Citizens.Ruby's great-great-grandmother was Mother Rudd, and her home which is a historical marker, is located at Old Grand Ave.and Kilbourne Road in Gurnee. She is survived by her children, Patsy (Robert) Martin of Florida, Joyce Pierce of Texas and Clifford (Patricia) Davis of Wadsworth; 10 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and 20 great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Davis on Jan. 13, 1978; son, Larry Davis in 1994; brother, Emmett Anderson; and sister, Bessie Benson. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today, at the funeral home. For information, (847) 244-1155.

Thomas Duff, 80, of Naperville, died Sunday, Oct. 25. Arrangements were made by Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Lisle, (630) 964-9392.

Beatrice E. Fisk, 87, of Lombard, died Saturday, Oct. 24. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 629-0094.

Jean M. French of Carol Stream
Services for Jean M. French, 85, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Dr.,Geneva, IL 60134. Born Nov. 21, 1912, in Paw Paw, Ill., she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Interment will be in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. A resident of Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream, formerly of Paw Paw, Beecher and Joliet, Mrs. French was a high school librarian and teacher in Joliet for 15 years. Survivors include her husband, John H. French; daughters, Judith Bradford of Winfield and Jane E. (Mel) Yow of California; grandchildren, Ron DaRosa, Laurie Siebel, Eric Klein, Dave DuMonde, Erin Hirschland and Melanie Yow; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Travis and C.J.; and niece, Martha Rosacker. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.C. and Lucy McBride; sister, Ruth; and brother, John. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. Memorials may be directed to the church or to Windsor Park Manor, 124 Windsor Park Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188. For information, (630) 668-0027.

Anna Gronemeier formerly of Bartlett
Services for Anna Gronemeier (nee Ishessen), 96, of Fort Wayne Ind., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Martin Funeral Home, 333 S. Roselle Rd., Roselle. Born Nov. 12, 1901, in York Center, Ill., she died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Fort Wayne. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late William Gronemeier; mother of Howard of Vallejo, Calif. and Grace Schweizer of Fort Wayne; sister of Laura Ebeling of Roselle; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 12; and great-great-grandmother of two. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. For information, (630) 529-5751.

Donald Jobe of Batavia
Services for Donald Jobe, 62, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Yurs Peterson Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave.,Batavia. Rev. Richard F. Watts will officiate. Born Oct. 3, 1936, in Simpson, Ill., the son of William and Elnora (nee Palmer) Jobe, he died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at home. Interment will be private. He was united in marriage to Rosemary (nee Bradley) Jobe on June 30, 1956, in Batavia. Don was a retired sergeant detective for the Illinois State Police, District 15, and was a member of the Illinois Police Association.He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf at his favorite course in North Aurora, Valley Green Golf Course. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting.He was an antique dealer and shared an antique shop in St. Charles. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Batavia. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Jobe; sons, Greg (Kelly) Jobe of North Aurora and Doug (Laurie) Jobe of Batavia and their son, Ryan David Jobe; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will befrom 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 15 N. Washington St., Batavia, IL 60510. For information, (630) 879-7900.

Phyllis T. Johnson of Lake In The Hills
A memorial service for Phyllis T. Johnson, 49, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, Cary.Rev.Richard Holmer will officiate. Born Aug. 10, 1949, in Geneseo, Ill., the daughter of Juanita and Wesley Terpening, she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Sherman Hospital. Interment will be private. On Nov. 9, 1968, she married David Johnson in Geneseo. She was a charter member of the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce, St.Barnabas Lutheran Church and choir, president of the local A.A.L. Branch, facilitator of A.A.L. training of the Wisetuhoff Agency, former state board member of A.A.L. and an active member of E.L.C.A. Northern Illinois Synod. Survivors include her husband, David; daughter, Elaine of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Jamie, Glenn and Tony; mother, Juanita; sisters, Norma (Russ) Colman of Burke, Va.and Beth (Kyle) Miller of Wheaton; and brother, Paul (Kay) of Geneseo. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd., Cary. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated. For information, (847) 639-3817.

Joyce A. Knapik of Mount Prospect
A funeral Mass for Joyce A. Knapik (nee Cote), 57, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 301 S.Ioka (Ioka and Elmhurst), Mount Prospect. Born Oct. 4, 1941, in South Bend, Ind., she died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998. Burial will be in Memory Garden Cemetery, Arlington Heights. Mrs. Knapik was employed as a data entry clerk for Wheels, Inc.in Des Plaines. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Frank Knapik; daughter, Christine (Robert) Goodman; son, Daniel (Michele) Knapik; grandchildren, Michael and Amy Goodman, and Baby Knapik; and sisters, Shirley Clifton and Carol Anderson. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, and from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the church. Inlieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 625 North Court, Suite 280, Palatine, IL 60067, or to the Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201-1221, would be appreciated. For information, (847) 253-0168.

Lt. Paul H. LaDouceur Jr., CFD of Chicago
Services for Lt. Paul H. LaDouceur Jr., 57, retired from the Chicago Fire Department, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. He died Monday, Oct.26, 1998. Interment will be private. Lt. LaDouceur had retired in 1996 after 30 years with the Chicago Fire Department. He was active in church ministries with the Northwest Assembly of God Church in Mount Prospect and was a member of the Chicago Christian Firefighters Association.He was also an author. He was the loving son of the late Paul H. Sr. and Alberta LaDouceur; beloved brother of Gary (Sherry), Jeanne Mabbitt, David and Rick (Jan) LaDouceur; fond uncle of seven nieces and two nephews; and great-uncle of five. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Paul LaDouceur Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home would be appreciated. For information, (630) 668-0016.

Virginia Ann Lambert of Naperville
Services for Virginia Ann Lambert, 75, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, from Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S.Mill St., Naperville, proceeding to Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 26 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Born June 19, 1923, in Plymouth, Wis., she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Alexian Brothers Hospice House, Elk Grove Village. Interment will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. Mrs. Lambert had been a resident of Naperville since 1955 and had worked as a nurses' aid in several of the area hospitals. She was a veteran, having served in the Navy. She was a member ofthe Naperville Moose Auxiliary and Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Among her personal interests, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo and bowling. Survivors include her sons, David Glen (Gail) Lambert of Aurora, Patrick (Lupe) Lambert of Aurora, Michael (Joanne) Lambert of Aurora, Bruce Lambert of Naperville, Steven Lambert of Naperville and David Michael Lambert of Naperville; daughters, Nancy (Lee) Hagemeier of Marengo and Kim (Chuck) Rice of Bolingbrook; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elra Lambert; brother, Roman Miley; and parents, Giles and Margaret Miley. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities. For information, (630) 355-0213.

Eugene W. Lee, 79, of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday, Oct. 25. Arrangements were made by Michaels Funeral Home, Schaumburg, (847) 891-2900.

Jean V. Mertlick of Mount Prospect
Services for Jean V. Mertlick (nee Wloch), 79, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Born Nov. 18, 1918, in Chicago, she died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998. Entombment will be in All Saints Mausoleum. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late LeRoy C.; mother of LeRoy R. (Beverly) of Schaumburg, Richard W. (Janice) of Florida and Eugene R. (Christine) of Cary; grandmother of Lisa (Rick) DeSalvo, Jolee (Alex) Nagy, and Kelly, Kerry, Nathan, Tiffany and Matthew; and great-grandmother of Jamie, Kaitlin and Alex Nagy. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601. For information, (847) 253-5423.

Eva M. Natzke (nee Hammon), 90, of Hanover Park, died Saturday, Oct. 24. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral Home, Streamwood/ Schaumburg, (630/847) 289-8054.

Vincent James Perta, 78, of West Chicago, died Friday, Oct. 23. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Carol Stream, (630) 510-0044.

Edna M. Petersen (nee McAlpine), 102, of Grand Rapids, Mich., formerly of Villa Park, died Friday, Oct. 23. Arrangements were made by Brust Villa Park Funeral Home, (630) 834-6656.

Sophie Pieniazek of Schaumburg
Prayers for Sophie Pieniazek (nee Drabik), 90, will be said at 9 a.m. Thursday, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.), Roselle. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Church, Hoffman Estates. Interment will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas; devoted mother of Ann (George) Stermer, Thomas (Mary) Pieniazek, Eillen (William) Martyn, Kathleen (Richard) Lays and the late Theresa (Henry) Powaziak and Julia (Leo) Czajkowski; loving daughter of the late George and Anna Drabik; fond grandmother of Richie Lays Jr. and 10 other loving grandchildren; loving great grandmother of eight; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral chapel. For information, (630) 889-1700.

Merry Potter of Wauconda
A memorial Mass for Merry Potter, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at Transfiguration Church, Wauconda. Father Tom will be the celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church at the time of Mass. Born in Chicago, she passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at home. She was the wife of Kenneth A. Potter, mayor of Wauconda from 1969 to 1973. They built and operated the Wauconda Dog n' Suds Restaurant in Wauconda from 1965 to 1986. Survivors include her beloved husband of 59 years, Kenneth; daughters, Patricia (John) Frederick of Indianapolis, Ind. and Leigh (Rick) Wessel of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; grandchildren, Terry Gray of Indianapolis and Tammy Gray-Johnson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; great-grandchild, Amber Gray of Indianapolis; and sister, Bernice Goral of Chicago. Merry was well known for her love of animals so we are requesting that in lieu of flowers, all contributions be made to Orphans of the Storm, 2200 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015.

Edna M. Rafferty of Lake Zurich
Prayers for Edna M. Rafferty (nee McCauley), 91, formerly of Chicago, will be said at 9:30 a.m. Friday, at Stirlen-Pieper & Davenport Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Rd.), Barrington. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Community Parish Center, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington. Born Aug.24, 1907, in Chicago, the daughter of Robert and Sarah King McCauley, she passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, in Lake Zurich. Burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. Mrs.Rafferty was employed as a clerk for the Chicago Board of Education. Survivors include her children, Catherine Rafferty of Chicago, Lawrence (Patricia) Rafferty of Moline, Robert (Eileen) Rafferty of North Barrington and John (Carol) Rafferty of GreenBay, Wis.; sister, Sara Griffin of Chicago; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F.Rafferty on June 30, 1992, whom she married on Oct. 23, 1937, in Chicago. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1 Kroc Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523. For information, (847) 381-3411.

Terence R. Robinson formerly of Libertyville
Funeral services for Terence R. Robinson, most recently of Lexington, Ky., will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1380 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Mr.Robinson was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., and was the past president of the Kaysun Corporation in Lexington. He is survived and greatly missed by his loving wife, Sydney M.Robinson; son, Tyler, age 10; daughter, Mikaela, age 9; father, Richard R. (Gail) Robinson; and brothers, David (Mary) and Thomas Robinson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Robinson.

Mary Kay Keefe Schack formerly of Des Plaines and Chicago
Graveside services for Mary Kay Keefe Schack, 51, of Miami, Fla., for the past 15 years, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Born May 5, 1947, in Chicago, she died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, in Miami. Mrs. Schack had been employed as a registered nurse since 1969. Survivors include her husband, Stuart Schack; son, Stephen Schack of Miami; daughter, Suzanne (Pablo) Mastandrea of Miami; brothers, Lawrence (Carolyn) Keefe of Mount Prospect and Timothy Keefe of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, P.O. Box 4472, Boca Raton, FL 33429, would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines. For information, (847) 824-5155.

Frank T. Schweig Sr. of Carpentersville
Private funeral services will be held for Frank T. Schweig Sr., 58, of Carpentersville. Born June 2, 1940, in Chicago, to Robert A. and Suzanne (nee Maggio) Schweig, he died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. A resident of Carpentersville for 34 years, Mr. Schweig had been an employee of the Milwaukee Road Railroad for 9 1/2 years. He was a member of the Elgin Moose #799, and the American Cribbage Congress (ACC). Formerly he had been a Scout leader in Carpentersville for many years. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Roberta E. Schweig, whom he married Feb. 3, 1959; daughter, Roberta (Jesse) Byrd of Streamwood; sons, Frank T. Schweig Jr. of Carpentersville and Robert (Paula) Schweig of Schaumburg; and grandchildren, Katie, Jesse, Heather, Krystle, Brittany and Erich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements were made by Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. For information, (847) 426-3436.

Ann Sherman of Hoffman Estates
Funeral services for Ann Sherman, 66, will be held at 1 p.m. today, at The Piser Chapel, 9200 Skokie Blvd. (at Church Street), Skokie. Mrs.Sherman died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights. Interment will be in Shalom Memorial Park. She lost her five and a half year battle with cancer.Ann donated most of her life working to raise money for the Leukemia Research Foundation. She began a chapter for her friend's child in 1968, then lost her own daughter, Lori, 10 years later to leukemia. Ann was president of the Goland-Orenstein-Sherman chapter from 1979 to 1981. She also served as president of the Central Council for two terms. She helped in establishing a Leukemia Awareness Week in May of 1991, with Mayor Daley. Her volunteer efforts are a story of help, hope and concern for many families affected by Leukemia. She was the beloved wife of Sheldon Sherman; dear mother of Brent (Kathy) Sherman, Denyce (Eugene) Rossi, Cary (Judy) Sherman and the late Lori; fond grandmother of Leslie, Eric, Jaime, Amanda, Kyle and Zachary; dear daughter of Helen Van Dam; and dear sister of the late Charlotte Blondin. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Goland-Orenstein-Sherman Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis, #420, Evanston, IL 60201, would be appreciated. For information, (847) 679-4740.

John F. Smejkal, 81, of Wheaton, formerly of Glen Ellyn, died Sunday, Oct. 25. Arrangements were made by Cypress Funeral Home, Glendale Heights, (630) 653-7666.

Gerald A. Spry formerly of Arlington Heights
Services for Gerald A.Spry, 76, of Hayward, Wis., will be held at noon Thursday, at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E.Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Born Sept. 4, 1922, in Warren, Ohio, he died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, in Hayward. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Retired in 1961 from the Navy, he served during World War II and the Korean War.He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (nee Mares); father of Ronald G. Spry of Green Bay, Wis., Donald L. (Judy) Spry of Barrington Hills and Darlene L. (Daniel) Rohlfing of Richmond, Calif.; brother of the late Wayne T. Spry; grandfather of six; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. For information, (847) 253-5423.

William G. Thien formerly of Palatine
Services for William G. Thien, 57, of Wildwood, Mo. (St. Louis), will be held at 1 p.m, Wednesday, at the First Evangelical Free Church, 1375 Carman Rd., Manchester, Mo. Born Sept. 16, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., he died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, in St. Louis. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Pond, Mo. Employed for 18 years with the Walgreen Corp. in Deerfield, he held several positions and retired in 1997, as vice president of health services. He was on the board of directors for Epilepsy Services of Northeastern Illinois. He graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1955, was vice chair of the college board of trustees, and served on the board since 1990. Mr. Thien was recently given the distinguished alumni award for his service to the profession. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Thien (nee Baum); daughters, Kathy (John) Schrader of St. Louis and Lynn (Barry) Coleman of Arlington Heights; granddaughter, Anna Lynn Schrader; brothers, Charles (Annette) Thien of St. Louis and Richard (Elaine) Thien of Lincoln, Neb.; and sister, Violet Thien of St. Louis. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at Hoffmeister-Kriegshauser West County Funeral Home, 15820 Clayton Rd.,Ellisville, Mo.and from noon until the time of services Wednesday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William G. and Brenda K. Thien Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 4588 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 or South Suburban Evangelical Free Church, 18059 S. Lawndale, Homewood, IL 60430. For information, (314) 391-0030.

Michael J. Till, 41, of Colorado, died Wednesday, July 1. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 629-0094.

Mary Katherine Wcislo of Mount Prospect
A funeral Mass for Mary Katherine Wcislo (nee Hart) will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, at St. Emily Church, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Born in Chicago, she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Michael Reese Hospital. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. A homemaker, Mrs. Wcislo is survived by her husband, Jay S. Wcislo; sons, Francis (Jane), David (Lisa) and William (Donna); daughters, Ellen and Kathleen; and grandchildren, Katie, Daniel, Anne, Emily, Julia and Michael. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michael Reese Medical Staff Research Foundation, 2929 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. For information, (847) 253-5423.

Mary LaVerne Wells of Mundelein
Services for Mary LaVerne Wells, 88, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein.The Rev.Kenneth Press will officiate. Born Oct. 17, 1910, in Libertyville, she died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at home. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville, following the services. A lifelong resident of Mundelein, Mrs. Wells had served as the Mundelein village clerk for 26 years. She was a member of Community Protestant Church and an active member of the Dorcas Circle. Survivors include her son, Dick (Lynn) Wells of Long Grove; grandchildren, Gary (Lorye) Wells of Lone Grove, Okla., Rhonda (Scott) Bast of Libertyville, Mark Hurley of Fort Worth, Texas, Lisa Lilly of Pilot Point, Texas, and Laura Rossof Jamestown, Colo.;great-grandchildren, Shea Wells, Bailee Bast and Colton Bast; and special friend, Bea Kiene of Mundelein. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul `Pudge' Wells, and daughter, Patsy. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at Kristan Funeral Home P.C., 219 W. Maple Ave. (Route 176), Mundelein. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Protestant Church or to Condell Medical Center Hospice. For information, (847) 566-8020.

Sally Marie Wick (nee Hofmann), 58, of Gurnee, died Saturday, Oct. 24. Arrangements were made by Knollcrest Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 932-1500.

Ann M. Wise (nee Ventrella), 74, of Lombard, formerly of Chicago, died Saturday, Oct. 24. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Lombard, (630) 629-0094.