CLARE KROLL
Formerly of Des Plaines
A memorial Mass for Clare Kroll, 69, of Arkansas, formerly of Des Plaines, was celebrated Monday, Aug. 4, at St. Mary¹s Catholic Church in Des Plaines. Burial was private. Mrs. Kroll had been an active volunteer at St. Mary¹s parish while living in Des Plaines, and later, after retirement, at St. Peter¹s parish in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She is survived by her children Kathy (Terry) Reilly, Fred (Lynne) Kroll, Greg Kroll, and Peggy Kroll; grandchildren Patrick and Katie Reilly and Brandi Kroll; sister Patricia (Ron) Ringenberg; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Mrs. Kroll was preceded in death by her husband Fred Kroll, her parents, two sisters and three brothers.
[August 6, 2003]

IRENE ZIEL
Park Ridge Resident
A funeral Mass for Irene Ziel of Park Ridge, 82, was celebrated Aug. 1 in Our Lady of Ransom Church. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. A native of Chicago and a homemaker, she died July 29 in her home. She was active in the Lighthouse for the Blind, 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608, to which memorials are requested. Surviving are her husband, Chester; and daughters Christine (Leonard) Goduto and Kathleen (Charles) Szachowicz.
[August 6, 2003]

LAVERNE A. LUKA
Homemaker
A funeral service for LaVerne A. Luka, 81, of Niles, was held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug. 4 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Burial took place at Maryhill Cemetery. Mrs. Luka was born in Chicago on March 23, 1922 and died at her daughter Carol¹s home on Thursday, July 31. Mrs. Luka is survived by her daughters, Carol (Ronald) Grothendieck, Elaine Johnson and Dolores (Thomas) Kevane and son, Gary (Kathy) Luka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Luka, father, William Santowski and mother, Ann Sass.
[August 6, 2003]

BEN JANCHITRAPONVEJ
Chemist
A funeral service for Ben Janchitraponvej, 58, of Niles, was held on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Visitation was held at the funeral home. Mr. Janchitraponvej was born in Thailand on Oct. 30, 1944 and died at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge on Tuesday, July 29. He was a chemist for a research and development company. He was involved with Helen Curtis Co. and Johnson Products Co. He is survived by wife, Lydia Janchitraponvej; son, Benjamine Richard Janchitraponvej; parents, sister and two brothers in Thailand and friends, Dr. and Mrs. Sirichai and Victor Sirichai. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 625 North Ct. Suite 280 Palatine, IL 60067-8162, the American Diabetes Association or the American Lung Association are appreciated.
[August 6, 2003]

PEGGY LYNN JOHNSON
Of Niles
A funeral service for Peggy Lynn Johnson, 59, of Niles, was held Monday, Aug. 4, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment was at Acacia Park Cemetery, 7800 W. Irving Park Rd., in Chicago. Ms. Johnson had worked as an activity therapist with Chicago Reed Mental Health Center. She was known as a supporter for foreign adoption, having adopted her daughter from the former Soviet Union. Ms. Johnson was preceded in death by her father Russell. She is survived by her mother Gertrude Johnson; daughter Sara Anastasia Johnson; brother Terry (Jean) Johnson; niece Rebecca (Jack) Stanaszck and friend Kirk (Hilary) Steinhaus.
[August 6, 2003]

THERESA KACZMAREK
Niles Resident
A funeral Mass for Theresa Kaczmarek, 88, of Niles, was celebrated July 29 in Our Lady of Ransom Church, Park Ridge. Burial followed in St. Adalbert Cemetery. A homemaker who was a native of Chciago, she was a member of the Queen Kinga Club of St. Wenceslaus, and the St. Wenceslaus Rosary Society. She died July 26 in her home. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Surviving are her children, Elaine (Ron) Wojcik, Marilyn Payne, and James (Krys) Kaczmarek; grandchildren John and Robert Wojcik, Steven and Scott Payne, and Thomas and Laura Kaczmarek; a brother, Joseph (Tina) Metler; sister-in-law Emily Kaczmarek and many nieces and nephews.
[August 6, 2003]

TIMOTHY HEJZA
Of Niles
A funeral service for Timothy Roger Hejza, 44, of Niles, was held July 31 at St. Juliana Church in Chicago. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery and arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Mr. Hejza was a construction worker. Survivors include his parents Roger and Joanne Hejza; daughter Alyssa; sister Donna de la Flor; brothers Russell and Scott Hejza; nieces Ashlea and Michele; nephews Ian and Teddy and many aunts and uncles.
[August 6, 2003]

PHYLLIS E. NOVAK
Formerly of Mt. Prospect
A funeral Mass for Phyllis E. Novak, 86, of Fullerton California, formerly of Mt. Prospect, was held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at All Saints Cathedral Parish in Chicago. Burial was at All Saints Parish Cemetery, Chicago. Arrangements were made by Matz Funeral Home, Mt. Prospect. Mrs. Novak had been a homemaker and was a retired Chicago Police crossing guard. She was the wife of the late Florian ³Flory² Novak and Stephen Synoracki; mother of Susan (Al) Meyer, Mary (Charles) Scott and the late Karen (Warren) Sobczyk and grandmother of Stephen Meyer, Janet Ahonen, Allison Ersek, Jeffrey Sobczyk, Melissa Dias, Jennifer Kulczak, Stephen Scott, Douglas Scott and James Scott.
[August 6, 2003]

LORRAINE J. LEE
of Park Ridge
Funeral services for Lorraine J. Lee, 83, of Park Ridge, were held on Monday, Nov. 17 at Maryhill Cemetery. Born in Chicago on July 30, 1915, Mrs. Lee passed away on Nov. 13 at Resurrection Medical Center. She had been a homemaker. Mrs. Lee is survived by her niece, Sharon Symcak of Chicago; brother, Joseph (Lillian) Syms; and many nieces and nephews throughout Illinois, Arizona, and California. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Edmund Lee; her parents, the late Jacob and Mary Symcak; daughter, the late Carol Lee; brothers, the late Frank (Lillian) Symcak and the late Walter Symcak; and sister, the late Eleanor Symcak. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[November 26, 2003]

GEORGE S. BACHAR
Navy Veteran of WWII
Funeral services were held for George S. Bachar, 80, of Des Plaines, on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines. Reverends Julie K. Hogie and George M. Schelter officiated. Interment followed at Irving Park Cemetery. Born in Chicago on Feb. 8, 1923, Mr. Bachar passed away Nov. 8 in Des Plaines. After serving as a signalman aboard the U.S.S. Casablanca during World War II, he went on to a career as a technician in the electronics industry. Mr. Bachar is survived by his wife, Betty Lou (nee Alt); children, Janice (Tom) Wisocki, Wayne (Marilyn), and Robert (Corrine) Bachar; grandchildren, Melissa (Tim) Miller, Laurie (Fred Thielemann) Bachar, Kristin (Todd) Schmidt, Karen (Scott) Weber, Daniel, Ellen, and Peter Bachar; great-grandchildren, Cameron Schmidt; sister, Julia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, the late Elizabeth, and his brother, the late Charles. Donations to Mended Hearts, Chapter 36, c/o G. Bachar, 1853 Fargo, Des Plaines, IL 60018, or The Salvation Army, 5040 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60630 would be appreciated. Arrangements were handled by the M.J. Suerth Funeral Home in Chicago.
[November 26, 2003]

RICHARD BOLGER
of Niles
A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Richard Bolger, 69, of Niles, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Entombment followed at St. Maryhill Cemetery in Niles. Born in Chicago on Nov. 5, 1934, Mr. Bolger passed away on Nov. 16 at his home in Niles. A veteran of the U.S. military, he was formerly employed by Bohemian National Cemetery, and had been a member of The Ambassadors of Mary. Mr. Bolger is survived by his nieces and nephews, Cathy Cannon, Judy (Todd) Kantorowicz, Jay (Maureen) Cannon, John (Judy) Scheckel, Daniel (Janet) Scheckel, Michael (Ricki) Scheckel, Marilyn (the late Tony) Alevras, Joan (Tom) Cooney, Daniel (Mary) Bolger, and Phillip (Peggy) Bolger; 22 great-nieces and nephews; 7 great-great- nieces and nephews; and his dog, Beau. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Theresa (nee Jacobs) and the late Daniel P. Bolger; sisters and brothers, the late Rita (late John) Scheckel, the late Catherine (late John) Cannon, the late Daniel C.F.D. (late Bette), the late William, the late Joseph, and the late James Bolger. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements were handled by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles.
[November 26, 2003]

GEORGE (CAM) NISBET
Sears Roebuck Buyer A funeral mass for George Campbell (Cam) Nisbet, 66, of Mt. Prospect, was celebrated Nov. 22 in St. Alphonsus Church, Prospect Hts. Burial was private. Arrangements were by the Glueckert Funeral Home, Arlington Hts. A native of St. Louis, he died Nov. 18 in his home. He was a buyer for Sears Roebuck in Chicago for 29 years until his retirement in 1990. He was recently employed by Volkswagen Credit in Libertyville for 10 years. He was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University and participated in many civic, school and church activities. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Marjorie A. "Marge," (nee Carroll), whom he married August 17, 1960 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Also surviving are his children,. Chris of Palatine, Laurie (Paul) Mitchell, George "Cam" (Cindy), and Tim (Courtney); grandchildren Ashton, Heather, Ryan and Arleigh Nisbet, and Emily, Brent, Jeffrey ,and Conor Mitchell; siblings Molly Cherry, Ginger Willenborg,. Bonnie( Bill) Rinesmith, Betsy (John) Payton, Debbie (Russ) Lake; Tim (Janet), Chris (Lynne); and 36 nieces and nephews. Memorials are requested to the George C. Nisbet Memorial Fund, c/o Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., which has been established for lung cancer research and treatment.
[November 26, 2003]

PHILIP A. SCHLOSS
USMC Officer
A memorial service for Philip A. Schloss Jr., 80, formerly of Des Plaines, was held Nov. 22 in Bentonville, Arkansas, where he lived in recent years. Burial was private. Arrangements were by the Benton County Funeral Home, Rogers, Arkansas. A native of Chicago, he died Nov. 9 in a retirement home in Bentonville. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired as a colonel. A graduate of DePaul University, he worked as business manager of the law firm of Jenner & Block until 1976. Surviving are his widow, Florence, of Rogers, Ark.; a sister, Marie Schmid (Raymond) of Niles; a sister-in-law, June Schloss of Bloomingdale; daughters Carole Schloss of Alexandria, VA, Catherine Kendzior of Roselle, IL, Christine Slack (Henry) of Newark, Del., Lynn Hammer of Fayetteville, Ark, Mary Beth O¹Hara of Ozark, MO, and sons Philip A. Schloss III (Barbara) of Des Plaines, Robert Hammer of Fayetteville, Ark, and Charles Hammer of Eureka Springs, Ark.; plus nine nieces and nephews, 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
[November 26, 2003]

DOROTHY A. BROCK
Retired Reservationist
A funeral service for Dorothy A. Brock, 83 of Park Ridge, was held Nov. 22 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Interment was private and occurred in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on Sept. 4, 1920 in Chillicothe, Ohio, Mrs. Brock retired as a reservationist after 20 years of work, she was also a part-time teacher in college and created garden figures and crafts. Mrs. Brock is formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She passed away Nov. 19 in Park Ridge Care Center. Mrs. Brock is preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Rumfield, Margaret (Cy) Parks, Jean Brock and her sister-in-law, Agnes Brock. She is survived by her brother, Fred Brock; her nieces and nephews, David (Angie) Rumfield, Karen (Raymond) Brown and Mary (the late Gene) Nurre; along with eight great-nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
[November 26, 2003]

HELEN J. POSPHALA
of Niles
A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Helen J. Posphala, 90, of Niles, on Monday, Nov. 17, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment followed at Maryhill Cemetery. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on Dec. 28, 1912, Mrs. Posphala passed away on Nov. 14 at St. Benedict Nursing Home. A member of the Golden Agers of St. Brebeuf Church, she had been a homemaker. Mrs. Posphala is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Posphala, of Niles, Virginia Gayle (Patrick) Coogan; and sister, Lucy Klekotko. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Raymond Posphala; and her parents, the late Ludwik and the late Victoria Klekotko. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[November 26, 2003]

JOHN J. JANKOWSKI
Highway Worker
A Funeral Mass was celebrated for John J. Jankowski, 87, of Niles, on Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was in Adalbert Cemetery. Born in Chicago on Dec. 29, 1915, Mr. Jankowski passed away on Nov. 20 at Lutheran General Hospital. An Army veteran of WWII, he had worked in municipal highway maintenance. Mr. Jankowski is survived by his son, Thomas (Maria) Jankowski, of Niles; daughter, Eleanore Bufano; and step-sons, Michael Koseor and Robert (Sally) Koseor. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Jean Jankowski; his parents, the late Stanley and Catherine Jankowski; and his son, the late John Jr. (Christina) Jankowski. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[November 26, 2003]

IRENE M. MACUDA
Organist for the Archdiocese of Chicago
A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Irene M. Macuda, 88, of Niles, on Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Mary Church. Interment was in Maryhill Cemetery. Born in Midvalley, Pennsylvania, on Apr. 7, 1915, Mrs. Macuda passed away on Nov. 16 at Resurrection Medical Center. She had been an organist for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Mrs. Macuda is survived by her nieces, Ruth (Larry) Bethscheider, of Des Plaines, Teresa Pieczko, and Paula Smolenski; nephews, Walter (Marjorie) Macuda and Tony (Shawn) Pieczko; and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Jerry) Raul. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Stanley "Mac" Macuda; her parents, the late Witold and Rose (Swatski) Wydra; and sisters, the late Isabel (Arthur) Smolenski and the late Roseann Pieczko. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[November 26, 2003]

STEFAN PLELI
of Niles
A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Stefan Pleli, 78, of Niles, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment was in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Born in Yugoslavia on Oct. 26, 1925, Mr. Pleli passed away on Nov. 16 at his home in Niles. He had worked as an attendant for a tool grip company. Mr. Pleli is survived by his son, Stephen (Jane) Pleli; and daughter, Deborah (James) Jensen. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Lena Pleli; his parents, the late David and Katharina Pleli; and his brother, the late Joseph Pleli. Arrangements were handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[November 26, 2003]

CONRAD UTECHT
World War II Veteran; Clock Repairman
Funeral services for Conrad Utecht, 86, of Oostburg, formerly of Des Plaines, were held June 2 at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg. Born May 20, 1918, in Chicago, Mr. Utecht served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He married Marcella V. Beluch in Chicago and worked as a clock repairman for many years. Mr. Utecht is survived by one daughter, Louise (Eric) Lusty; two sons, Conrad "Sonny" (Deborah) Utecht and Richard (Niki) Utecht; eight grandchildren, Cassandra (Petr) Hrdlicka, Marcella Utecht, Delores Utecht, Adam Lusty; Joe, Kaitlyn, Kelli, and Courtney Burke; three great-grandchildren, Allyssa Utecht, Kylee LaFalce and Jocelyn Burke; and one sister-in-law, Catherine Chovanec. A memorial fund has been established in his memory for the Fraternal Loyal Order of the Moose.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

STEVE HRAMETZ
Electrical Sign Maintenance Engineer
A funeral Mass for Steve Hrametz, 65, of Des Plaines, will be held 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 9 at St. Zachary Church. Burial will be in Maryhill Cemetery. Born in West Virginia on June 18, 1938, Mr. Hrametz passed away Sunday, June 6. He had been an electrical sign maintenance engineer for White Way Signs for over 40 years. Mr. Hrametz is survived by his wife, Carol (nee Teevin); sons, Christopher, Brian, and Steven; brothers, Dan and Ed; mother- and father-in-law, June and Jack Teevin; many brothers-in-law; and his many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

MARY "NANA" A. ZEWE
Des Plaines Resident
A memorial gathering and funeral service for Mary "Nana" A. Zewe (nee Ikola), 96, of Des Plaines, were held June 5 at G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Born Feb. 20, 1908, in Minnesota, Mrs. Zewe passed away May 28 in Resurrection Hospital. She lived in Des Plaines for 30 years. Mrs. Zewe is preceded in death by her husband, Nick J. Zewe and her daughter, Mary Ann Altenberger. She is survived by her son, Rich (Sandy) Zewe; her son-in-law, Bob Altenberger; her grandchildren, Steve (Jeanette) Altenberger, Brian Zewe, Ray (Lindsay) Schuler, Kim (Emil) Liebhaber; her great-grandchildren, Delia, Braydn, Larry, Sandy, Debbie, George, Bob, Cindy and John; eight great-great-grandchildren; and her dear friends, Jean, Debbie, Karen and many others. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

MADELINE J. CARLSON
106-year-old Morton Grove Resident
A funeral service for Madeline J. Carlson (nee Stichmann), 106, of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago, will be held today, June 9, at Ridgewood Cemetery's Swan Lake Chapel beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at the time of the service. Burial follows in Ridgewood. Born Mar. 4, 1898, in Forestville, Wisc., Mrs. Carlson was a homemaker. She passed away June 5 at Bethany Terrace Nursing Center. Mrs. Carlson is preceded in death by her husband of 79 years, Walter; her sisters and six brothers; and her son-in-law, Charles Evans. She is survived by her daughter, Doris Evans; her grandchildren, Scott and Lee Evans; and her great-grandchildren, Nicole Baschleben, Elyse Brownson and Daniel Brownson. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

DORIS D. DOWNS
Niles Resident
A funeral service for Doris D. Downs, 79, of Niles, was held May 21 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment followed in Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation took place May 20 at the funeral home. Born Dec. 10, 1924, in Prentice, Wisc., Mrs. Downs worked as an office secretary. She passed away May 17 in Holy Family Health Care Center. Mrs. Downs is preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Hazel Dunn; and her four brothers, Donald, Edmund, James and Michael Dunn. She is survived by her husband, C. James Downs; her son, James (Mary) Downs; her daughter, Nancy (George) Elliott; and her sister, Helen (Roy) Anderson.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

IRVIN F. KAZMAR
World War II Veteran
A funeral mass for Irvin F. Kazmar, 84, of Niles, was held June 2 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment followed in Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation took place June 1 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Born Oct. 31, 1919, in Chicago, Mr. Kazmar worked as a technician in the film industry. He also served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Kazmar passed away May 28 in Skokie Hospice. Mr. Kazmar is survived by his wife, Mary Kazmar.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

PAUL R. ROJAS
Maitre'd
A funeral mass for Paul R. Rojas, 92, of Niles, was celebrated May 17 in St. Juliana Church. Burial followed in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. A native of the Philippines and a restaurant maitre d', he died May 13 in Lutheran General Hospital. Arrangements were by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Surviving are his widow, May J. Lanuza-Rojas of Niles; daughters Joyce (Gary) Bartholomay, Tanya (Doug) Lindberg; son Paul Rojas Jr., step-daughter Dorothy; step-sons Joseph and Vincent; and grandchildren Jessica, Ken, Dawn, Eric, Aron,. Pam, Alanna, Madelyn, and Dave. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine; his parents, Ricardo and Basilisa; and a daughter, Paula.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

RUDOLPH L. SCHWINN
Descendant of bicycle company founder
Services were held for Rudolph L. Schwinn, 74, of Niles May 24 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment in St. Luke Cemetery, 5300 N. Pulaski Rd. Mr Schwinn, who was born March 23, 1930 in Germany died May 16, in Hinsdale Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Morton Grove American Legion Post #134. Mr Schwinn worked as a mechanical engineer for Schwinn Bicycle Co. He was a descendant of the company founder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helene and his siblings, Hans and Louise. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara (Richard) Donovan; grandchildren, Peter & Katie Donovan and nieces; Ingrid (Hans) Frederici, Karen (Tom) Kinsella.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

PERCIS V. BROWNE
Of Mt. Prospect
Memorial services for Percis V. Browne, 78, of Mt. Prospect, were held Saturday, June 5 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Mt. Prospect. Interment was private. Percis passed away Tuesday, June 1. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

JULIA Y. KARNEY
Worked for Illinois Bell, Cook for Preschool Funeral services for Julia Y. Karney, 87, of Elk Grove Village, were held Friday, June 4 at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Karney passed away Monday, May 31. She had worked 22 years for Illinois Bell Telephone Co., and had also been a cook for a local preschool. She had been a 30-year resident of Elk Grove Village. Mrs. Karney is preceded in death by her husband, John; siblings, Louis Barna, Stella, Helen, and Elsie. She is survived by her children, John E. and Barbara A.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

SYLVIA COTTONE
Homemaker
Funeral services for Sylvia Cottone, 92, of Park Ridge, were held Monday, May 17 at Our Lady of Ransom Church. Interment was in Maryhill Cemetery. Born on Dec. 5, 1911, Mrs. Cottone passed away Friday, May 14. She was a homemaker for her family. Mrs. Cottone is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; parents, Joseph and Mary Messina; and her sisters, Esther Messina and Rose (late Gino) Romito. She is survived by her siblings, Grace (Joe) Antenore, Angeline (late Charles) Badalamenti, Josephine (late Mike) Buccieri, Anna (Frank) Caravelli, and Sam (Babe) Messina. Arrangements were made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

VERA M. ELLIS
Healthcare Worker
A funeral service for Vera M. Ellis 76, of Niles, was held May 15 in Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Niles. Burial followed in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A native of England and a healthcare office worker, she died at home on May 12. Surviving are a son, Steven (Debora); daughters Bonnie (Bill) Lamb, and Sandra (Nick) Nix; grandchildren Chris, Derek, Justin, Melanie, Michael, Michelle (Vince) Mazza, and Tracy (Dan) Poetch; and great-grandchildren Ethan and Walker.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

RICHARD S.H. MAH
Professor reunited with parents living in closed society after 25 years apart Services for Richard S.H. Mah, 69, of Glenview were held June 3 at the N.H. Scott & Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, Glenview. Interment is private. Born in China in 1935, Mah died May 30, in his home. Mah obtained advanced Chemical Engineering degrees from the University of Birmingham England, University of London Imperial College of Science and Technology and the University of Minnestoa. He was a professor at the Robert McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwest University in Evanston from 1972 to 1995. He won many prestigous awards and his articles were published in numerous professional journals. After many years of persistent efforts he was able to bring his parents from China to the U.S. for a joyous reunion after 25 years of separation. He is survived by his wife, Stella; son, Christopher (Jennifer); and grandchildren, Alison and Lauren. Memorials to Midwest Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Assocaition, 2050 Pfingsten Rd. Suite 127, Glenview, IL 60025.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

ANNA MAE ABATA
Homemaker, 38-year Resident of Elk Grove
A funeral Mass for Anna Mae Abata (nee Vitale), 75, of Elk Grove Village, was held Monday, June 7 at Queen of the Rosary Church. Interment was private. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Abata passed away Friday, June 4. She had lived in Elk Grove Village for 38 years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Abata is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph P.; sons, Joseph P. Jr. (Suzan), Robert M., Donald J., and David J.; brothers, Michael (Toots) Vitale and Frank (Elaine) Vitale; granddaughter, Nicole Gregory; and her great-grandchild, Jada. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]

ROSEMARY O'HARA
Homemaker
A funeral Mass for Rosemary O'Hara (nee Specht), 74, of Glenview, formerly of Park Ridge, was held Friday, June 4 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Born in Chicago on October 31, 1929, Mrs. O'Hara passed away Tuesday, June 1. She had been a homemaker for her family. Mrs. O'Hara is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. She is survived by her son, Glen (Deborah); grandchildren, Matthew (Connie), Todd, Caitlin (Jackson) Biesecker, and Shannon; great-grandchild, Anastasia; sisters, Lorraine (Thomas) Jur and Mary (Bob) Clifford; and her nephews, Tomas (Denya) Jur and Jeffrey Jur. Memorial contributions may be made to the Optimist Club of Glenview, Robert J. O'Hara Vocational Scholarships, 2320 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL 60025. Arrangements were made by Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Niles.
[JUNE 9-14, 2004]