NICK P. MICHELS
Construction Superintendent
A funeral mass for Nick P. Michels, 68, formerly of Mt. Prospect and later moved to Ingleside, will be held Friday, Feb. 21 at St. Thomas Becket Church in Des Plaines at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held at Oehler Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 9 p.m. in Des Plaines. Mr. Michels was born in 1935 in Chicago. He worked as a construction superintendent and was also a U.S. army veteran. He passed away Friday, Feb. 21 at Children's Memorial Hospital. Survivors include spouse Virginia "Ginny" nee Schmalzer; sons Nick J. Michels McHenry and Steven S. (Ann) Michels; daughters Holly (Gerald) Ferris; sister Margaret Deerhing; grandchildren Kathryn, Rachel, Michael, Keri, Nick, Tanner, Tyler and Matthew. He was preceded in death by the Late Keri Ann-Michels, daughter in law of Amy Michels.
[February 19, 2003]

MARTHA ZAMIAR
Of Des Plaines
A funeral mass for Martha Zamiar, 100, of Des Plaines was held Monday, Feb. 17, at Nazarethville in Des Plaines. Interment followed at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. Mrs. Zamiar passed away Friday, Feb. 14 at Nazarethville. Survivors include her nieces Lorraine Chlad and Alice Gratowski; nephews Robert (Janet) Neugebauer and Daniel (Virginia) Neugebauer; great-nieces Susan Neugebauer-Wittich, Mary Alice Chlad-Kondracek, Julie Chlad-Bojanowski, Diane Neugebauer-Spangler, Denise Neugebauer-Drnec, and Donna Neugebauer-Adamek; and great-nephews Joe Chlad and Jim Neugebauer. Mrs. Zamiar was preceded in death by her husband Phil.
[February 19, 2003]

LORRAINE M. MATUS
Formerly of Park Ridge
Funeral service for Lorraine M. Matus, of Park Ridge, was held on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. Arrangements were handled by the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Matus was a recent resident of Hinsdale and a long time resident of Park Ridge. She died at Hinsdale Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 8. Mrs. Matus is survived by her husband, Edward; daughter, Diane (Tim) O'Connor; and grandchildren, Kyle Matthew, and Mark. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
[February 19, 2003]

KATHERINE MARTIN
of Park Ridge
Funeral services for Katherine Martin (nee Wagner), 92, of Park Ridge, were held on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment followed in Maryhill Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was born on April 21, 1910, and passed away Feb. 12 at Holy Family Nursing Home. She had been a homemaker. Survivors include her sister, Susan Gannon; children, Marion Polzin, Wilma (the late Harold) Hackl, and William (Jeanette) Martin; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Martin. Memorials to your favorite charity are appreciated. Arrangements were handled by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge.
[February 19, 2003]

ELEANOR E. KEOUGH
Park Ridge Resident
Funeral service for Eleanor E. Keough, 87, of Park Ridge, was held on Monday, Feb. 10 at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Arrangements were handled by the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Keough was born in Chicago on May 4, 1915. She died at the Resurrection Life Center in Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 6. Mrs. Keough is survived by her children, Barbara Keough Lundergan, Daniel, Dorothy, and Richard Keough; grandchildren, Mary Hahn, Matthew Lundergan, Debra Bonick, David Keough, Daniel Kujala, and Dana Turner; and great-grandchildren, Erin Hahn, Luke Hahn, Samuel Bonick, and Ronald Keough.
[February 19, 2003]

GEORGIA L. GROH
Of Park Ridge
A memorial service for Georgia L. Groh (nee Lakin), 102, of Park Ridge, was held on Friday, Feb. 14 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was private. A long time resident of Park Ridge, Mrs. Groh was born on Nov. 1, 1900, and passed away Feb. 10 at Hampton Plaza Nursing Home in Niles. She had been a homemaker. Mrs. Groh was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. Groh. She is survived by her son, Robert G. (Anna E.) Groh; grandchildren, Susan G. (Andrew) Crawford, Joseph R. Groh, and Sharon M. (Giovanni T.) Vocino; and great-granddaughter, Julianne Georgia Crawford. Memorials are appreciated to the 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, 330 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, Illinois 60068. Arrangements were handled by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge.
[February 19, 2003]

ELEANOR E. FREUND
Mt. Prospect Resident
Funeral services for Eleanor E. Freund, of Mt. Prospect, were held Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mrs. Freund was born in Perth Amboy, NJ. She died on Friday, Jan. 24 at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. Mrs. Freund is survived by her husband, Herman "Bud"; daughter, Gail Anne; brother, Frederick (Betty) Benzin; and many nieces and nephews.
[February 19, 2003]

CATHERINE S. MARMILLION
Bank Clerk
Funeral services for Catherine S. Marmillion, 88, of Niles, were held Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery. Mrs. Marmillon was born in Glasqow, Missouri in 1915. She worked as a bank clerk. She died on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at NHC Health Care of St. Charles. Mrs. Marmillon is survived by her son, Paul (Linda) Marmillon and daughter, Joyce (Chuck) Pingrey. She was preceded in death by husband, Evan Marmillion; father, Maurice Shaughnessy and mother, Celica Shaughnessy.
[February 19, 2003]

BERTHA VESELITS
Sales Clerk
Funeral services for Bertha Veselits, 96, of Niles, were held Friday Sunday, Feb. 9 and Sunday Feb. 10 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. Andrew's Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery. Mrs. Veselits was born in Austria in 1907. She worked as a sales clerk. She died on Friday, Feb. 7 at Resurrection Pavillion Nursing Center. Mrs. Veselits is survived by her daughter Marianne (Karl) Mueller and son Charles (Carroll) Veselits. She was preceded in death husband Joseph Veselits; father Frank Wisler; mother Julia Wisler and son Robert Veselits.
[February 19, 2003]

ELIZABETH C. ESPOSITO
Niles Resident
Funeral services for Elizabeth C. Esposito, 80, of Niles were held on Friday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment followed at the St. Adalbert Cemetery Interment in Niles. Ms. Esposito was born in Chicago on Jan. 12, 1923. She worked as a clerk in a photo store. She passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Ms. Esposito was preceded in death by her brother Frank (Murel) Esposito. She is survived by her nephews, Bob (Barbara) Esposito, Don (Maureen) Esposito, Frank (Linda) Esposito, and Larry Esposito; and niece, Karen (Ralph) Greenslade.
[February 19, 2003]

MARILYN HENRICKSON
Des Plaines Resident, Grandmother
A funeral Mass for Marilyn Henrickson (nee Gustaf), 73, of Des Plaines, was held Monday at St. Cecilia Church, 700 S. Meier Rd. in Mt. Prospect. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Mrs. Henrickson is survived by her husband, John; children, Mary and Susan (the late William) Neradt; grandchildren, Erica and Sarah; and her siblings, Arthur (Eliza) Anderson and Margaret (Ray) Karnatz. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital. Arrangements were made by G.L. Hills Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

MARY PATRICIA McCARTHY
Retired Credit Clerk, Former Nurse
A funeral service for Mary Patricia McCarthy, 62, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Park Ridge, was held Saturday, Aug. 21 at Queen of Rosary Church. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. Born in Chicago, Ms. McCarthy passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18 at home with her family. She was a retired credit clerk and a former nurse. She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence J., Sr. Ms. McCarthy is survived by her mother, Marie T. (nee Ringelstein); brother, Lawrence J. (Marge) Jr.; nieces and nephews, Lawrence J. III (Jenny), Michael P. (Mary Beth), Peggy M. (Dave) Osterman, Kevin J. (Krista), Daniel B. (Tonya), David W. (Kelly), Anne M. (Russ) Stockl, Robert C. (Kathleen), Thomas A., and Matthew T.; and her seven great-nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Rosary School. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

GORDON E. McLEAN
Musician and Band Director
A funeral service for Gordon E. McLean, 81, of Park Ridge, took place at 10 a.m.,Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Edison Park Lutheran Church in Chicago. Interment took place Thursday, Aug. 26 at Stavanger Cemetery in Le Grand, Ia. Mr. McLean worked as Band Director and Chairman of the Fine Arts Dept. at Maine South High School for 28 years. He was a member of the North Shore Concert Band for 20 years. Mr. McLean died Saturday, Aug. 21 at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago. Mr. McLean is survived by his wife Cornelia; children Glendon McLean, Krista (Jack) Feldman, Kay Anderson; and four grandchildren.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

CARL H. DeANGELIS
Of Elk Grove
A funeral service for Carl H. DeAngelis, 74, of Elk Grove, took place Thursday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m., at St. Julian Eymard Church. Interment took place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation took place 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Born in Chicago, Mr. DeAngelis lived in Elk Grove for 46 years. He worked in audio-visual equipment sales. Mr. DeAngelis died Sunday, Aug. 15, at Alexian Bros. Hospice House. Mr. DeAngelis is preceded in death by his brother Frank LaManna. Mr. DeAngelis is survived by his wife Adeline "Addie"; children Carla (Martin) Kelly, Pamela (James) Breslin, Donna (Guy) Niemiec; siblings Lola Dee Valentino, Sandra Gerharz; brother-in-law Mike (late Shirley) LaManna; nephew Barry Valentino; and nine grandchildren.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

WALTER G. LEWIN
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Walter G. Lewin, 89, of Elk Grove, will take place Friday, 11 a.m., at Elk Grove Baptist Church. Interment will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation took place 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Grove Memorial Chapel. Born in Chicago, Mr. Lewin worked as a carpenter and teacher. He was a member of the Carpenters Union #181, the Ambassadors Singing Group and the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights Men's Club. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, and also served as a medic during World War II. Mr. Lewin died Monday, Aug. 16 at his home. Mr. Lewin is preceded in death by his wife Margaret and sister Clara Messerschmidt. Mr. Lewin is survived by his sisters Helen Hoff, Martha Fontana; companion Lydia Erikson; children Wayne (Lynn), Glenn (Melanie), Gary (Janet), Gordon (Janet), Yvonne (George) Raetzke; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

GUGLIELMO PERFETTI
Casket Co. Foreman
A funeral mass for Guglielmo Perfetti, 87, of Des Plaines, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Our Lady of Hope Church, Rosemont. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Mr. Perfetti was a Des Plaines resident and a member of Our Lady of Hope for many years. A native of Italy, he came to the U.S. at an early age and was a foreman for many years at the Brenner Casket Co in Chicago. Surviving are his widow, Triestina of Des Plaines; children Carmela (the late Frank) Ruffolo, Emilia (Joseph) Miceli, Gilda (Antonio) Ruffolo, Ida (Umberto) Salerno, Rosetta (Carmen) Bilotta, Anna (Ralph) Rocha and Frank (Rosa); 23 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

JOSEPH PAUL VOLPE
Lithograph Printer
A funeral service for Joseph Paul Volpe, 78, of Niles, was held Friday, Aug. 20 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was in Maryhill Cemetery. Born in Chicago on July 12, 1926, Mr. Volpe passed away Monday, Aug. 16 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. He was a lithograph printer by profession, and was also a Navy veteran. Mr. Volpe is survived by his wife, Luella; daughters, Lauren (Roger) Christian and Lisa (Bruce) Dahnke; sisters, Marge (the late Sam) Frascona and Alice (the late Harold) Larson; and his grandchildren, Daniel and Lisa Christian and Brent and Bridget Dahnke.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

REGINA D. BYKOWSKI
Of Niles
A funeral service for Regina D. Bykowski, 94, of Niles, took place Monday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m., at St. Andrew. Interment took place St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation took place Sunday, Aug. 22 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and Monday before the funeral service. Born Sept. 8, 1909 in Redding, Penn., Mrs. Bykowski was a homemaker and mother of two sons. Mrs. Bykowski died Friday, Aug. 20 at Resurrection Medical Center. Mrs. Bykowski is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; and brother, Edward Snow. Mrs. Bykowski is survived by her sons Gerard (Sylvia) Bykowski and James Bykowski; and three grandchildren.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

WALTER F. WHITSON JR.
40-Year Owner of Des Plaines Auto Parts
A private funeral service was scheduled for Walter F. Whitson, Jr., 79, of Grayslake, formerly of Des Plaines. Interment was to be in Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 Milwaukee Ave. in Des Plaines. Mr. Whitson passed away Sunday, Aug. 22 at Condel Medical Center. He had been the owner of Des Plaines Auto Parts for 40 years. He was a past member of the Des Plaines American Legion. He served in the Air Force for 37 years, including duties in World War II. He retired as a lieutenant colonel. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (nee Cook). He is survived by his five children; five grandchildren; and three siblings.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

RALPH FOWLER
Grandfather of 17
Services for Ralph Fowler, 62, of Des Plaines will be held at noon on Sunday, Aug. 29 at River Woods Funeral Chapel, 205 S. River Rd. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. at the chapel preceding the services. Fowler, who was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Sept. 15, 1941, passed away at his home Aug. 18, 2004. Fowler served in the U.S. Armed Forces, serving in Germany. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Candace (Lennie) Chira, Tammy Fowler; step-children, Norman (Ruth), David and Michael Stilphphen and Steven Billingslea and Linda (Roger) Shirley; brother of Tim (Diane) Fowler and Charolette (Dan) Evans. He was grandfather of 17.
[AUGUST 25-30, 2004]

ECHO BRINGER
Elk Grove Village
Services were held for Echo Bringer, 65, of Elk Grove Village Monday at Grove Memorial Chapel. Mrs Bringer passed away October 7, 2004 in Resurrection Medical Center. Survivors include her husband James; children, Kenneth and Heather (Dino) Skapyak; brother, Jeffrey Lenz; sisters, Fay Lenz and Joy (Bob) Herman; and grandchild Dina Marie Skapyak. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
[October 13-18, 2004]

JULIANA F. ZAREMBA
Elk Grove Homemaker
A funeral mass for Juliana F. Zaremba, 70, an 18-year resident of Elk Grove Village, was celebrated Oct. 11 in Queen of the Rosary Church. Burial followed in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Arrangements were by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove. A native of Phillips, Wisconsin, she died Oct. 6 in her home. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Anthony; sons Joseph J. (Arlene), James A. and John F. (Amy); grandchildren Bryan, Kevin, Rusty, Rhys, Alexis, Remington, and Anthony; and siblings August Spacek, Joseph (Helen), Frank (Pepi), John (Alice), Steve, Ann (John) Smolak, and Marie (Dan) Jarmolinski. She was preceded in death by a brother, George, and a sister, Betty Guenther.
[October 13-18, 2004]

TERRENCE ROGUS
Pharmacist
A funeral mass for Terrence Rogus, 57, of Wheeling, was celebrated Sept. 28, at St. Catherine Laboure. Interment in Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation took place Sept. 27, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home. Born Dec. 13, 1946, in Chicago, Mr. Rogus worked as a pharmacist. He passed away Sept. 24, in Wheeling. Mr. Rogus is survived by his children, John, James and Robert Rogus; his grandchild, Peyton; his brother, Tim Rogus; and his parents, John and Marie Rogus.
[October 13-18, 2004]

ANN ZDUNEK
Resident of St. Joseph's
A funeral mass for Ann Zdunek, 90, of Chicago, was celebrated Oct. 1, at St. Joseph Nursing Home. Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation took place Oct. 1, at the nursing home. Born Oct. 5, 1913, in Chicago, Ms. Zdunek worked as a secretary for a financial company. She passed away Sept. 28, at St. Joseph Nursing Home. Ms. Zdunek is preceded in death by her brother, Andrew F. (Mary) Zdunek; and her parents, Andrew and Catherine (nee Kowalczyk). She is survived by her siblings, Walter (late Irene), John (Lorraine), Joseph, Mary (Joseph) Wilken, Stanley and Edward; as well as her nieces and nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews.
[October 13-18, 2004]

PEARL BAILEY
A Beautician
A funeral service for Pearl Bailey, 93, of Schaumburg, was held Sept. 25, at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles. Interment in Bethlehem Cemetery in Springfield, Kent. Visitation took place Sept. 25, at the funeral home. Born Dec. 9, 1920, in Springfield, Kent., Ms. Pearl worked as a beautician at a beauty shop. She passed away Sept. 21, at Alexian Brothers Hospital. Ms. Pearl is preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Bailey; her sister, Irene Burns and her niece, Shirley. She is survived by her sister, Hazel (late Frank) Willard and her nephew, William.
[October 13-18, 2004]

JACK H. HARRIS
Of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for Jack H. Harris, 73, of Elk Grove Village, took place Friday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment took place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation took place Friday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m., at Grove Memorial Chapel. Born in Flint, Mich., Mr. Harris worked as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and was a member of the American Legion Post 216. He was named Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year in 1998, and was also named Special Olympics Family of the Year. Mr. Harris died Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Alexian Brothers Hospice House. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife Janet; sons Michael (Debbie), David (Mary Beth), Chuck, Alan, Jody (Kathryn); daughter Karen (Leo Charles) Wise; sister Sandra; and nine grandchildren.
[October 13-18, 2004]

RICHARD J. CWIK
World War II Vet
A funeral service for Richard J. Cwik, 87, of Elk Grove Village, was held Saturday, Oct. 9 at Grove Memorial Chapel. Interment was in River Valley Memorial Gardens. A 48-year resident of Elk Grove Village, Mr. Cwik passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired accountant, having worked for Merkle Korff Industries of Des Plaines. He was a member of the Elk Grove Lyons Club, the Shiela Ray Senior Center, and the Fox Run Golf League. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty Ann (nee Harding); loving daughters, Pamela B. (Ronald) Garlisch and Penny A. (Bill) Magana; and his cherished grandchildren, Tracy (Dan) Kenning, and David and Beth Magana.
[October 13-18, 2004]

PETER BOS
Of Mt. Prospect
A funeral service for Peter Bos, 88, of Mt. Prospect, took place Monday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment took place at Memory Gardens. Visitation took place Sunday, Oct. 10, 3 to 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home. Born in the Netherlands on Jan. 20, 1916, Mr. Bos worked for the Dean Milk Company in Franklin Park for over 25 years. Mr. Bos died Oct. 8 at Oakton Pavillion. Mr. Bos is preceded in death by his wife Catherine; and brother Jan Bos. Mr. Bos is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughters Ruth Bos, Elaine (Eldred) Hudson; sons John (Susan) Bos, Peter (Diana) Bos Jr.; sister, Wietske Bierma; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
[October 13-18, 2004]

NANCY GULBRANSEN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral service for Nancy Gulbransen, 50, of Des Plaines, took place Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. at River Woods Chapels. Interment took place Thursday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation took place Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. at River Woods Funeral Chapels. Born in Bensenville on May 29, 1954, Mrs. Gulbransen was raised in Bensenville and worked in the wholesale and retail sales industries. She married Jim Gulbransen and moved to Apple Valley, Minn. She also lived many of her adult years in Elmhurst before moving to Minnesota. Mrs. Gulbransen died Friday, Oct. 1 in St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Gulbransen is preceded in death by her son David. Mrs. Gulbransen is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Mallorie, Heather, Allyson, Brent; grandson, Jackson; and 10 brothers and sisters.
[October 13-18, 2004]

STANLEY WOYTOWICZ
Glenview Resident
A funeral Mass for Stanley Woytowicz, 77, of Glenview, was celebrated Oct. 8, at All Saints Cathedral Parish. Interment in All Saints Polish National Catholic cemetery. Visitation took place Oct. 7, at Colonial-Wojcie-chowski Funeral Home. Born Jan. 1, 1927, in Lublin, Wisc., Mr. Woytowicz worked as a construction laborer. He passed away Oct. 5, at Glenview Terrace Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie (nee Milas) Woytowicz; his children, Stanley W. and Karen (Keith) Lewandowski; his grandchildren, Michael, Kristen, Ryan and Rachel; his siblings, Walter (Marge), Bernice (George) Budrus, Lottie Nowicki and Ted (Mary); along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Woytowicz is preceded in death by his siblings, John, Genevieve Zajac, Edward and Milton. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Cathedral Parish or Faith in Action Campaign.
[October 13-18, 2004]

EDNA M. CUNNINGHAM
Age 103
A funeral Mass for Edna M. Cunningham (nee Voisin), 103, of Des Plaines, was held Monday, Oct. 11 at Saint Mary Church. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Born on Aug. 18, 1901 in Teeswater, Ontario, Mrs. Cunningham passed away Friday, Oct. 8. She was a long-time resident of Des Plaines, where she had many friends and close neighbors. Mrs. Cunningham was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E.; and her daughter Helen I. Kirby. She is survived by her children, Thomas E. (Elvira) Cunningham, of Oshkosh, Wis.; Mary T. (Frank) Pesche, of Des Plaines; Margaret A. Hoeft, of Lake Havasu City, Az.; 23 grandchildren and her many great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home in Arlington Hts.
[October 13-18, 2004]

PIERCE GRANEY
Newspaper Printing
Services were held for Pierce Graney, 82, of Niles Oct. 6 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Graney, who was born March 23, 1922 died Oct. 2, 2004 in the Meadowbrook Nursing home, Bolingbrook. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a printer at the Chicago Tribune. Survivors inlcude his wife, Mary Lou; children, Pierce Thomas Jr. (La Juanna), Janet, William Francis, James J., Daniel R., Peter K. (Jo Anna) Graney; grandchildren, William, Megan, Christine and Sean Ryan Graney; and brother, William (Agatha) Graney.
[October 13-18, 2004]

ALFRED R. PETERSEN
Longtime Rosemont Resident
Private visitation will be held for Alfred R. Petersen, 85, a Rosemont resident for the past 30 years. Born Sept. 1, 1919, in Chicago, Mr. Petersen was employed by Rand-McNally for over 25 years before retiring. He was also a member of the Morton Grove Moose Lodge. Mr. Petersen is survived by his wife, Antoinette (nee Arrigo); his children, Keith Petersen and step-children, Richard, Eileen Simpson and Carol Zahnen; his 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to River Woods Funeral Chapels.
[October 13-18, 2004]