James R. Kristof
Laborer
James R. Kristof, 72, of Chicago, died Tuesday at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Snows, 4858 S. Leamington Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5800 W. 63rd St., Chicago. Mr. Kristof was born April 8, 1929, in Chicago. He was a laborer at Thompson Steel Polishing Inc. Mr. Kristof is survived by a daughter, Carrie; a son, Kevin; two sisters, Janet and Kathleen; a brother, Donald; and two grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Louis J. Kreutz
World War II veteran
Louis J. Kreutz, 76, of Chicago's Gage Park community, died Wednesday at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Burial will be at Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Kreutz was born June 20, 1925, in Chicago. He was a laborer at a can company and served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Kreutz is survived by his wife, Elinore; and dear friends Dennis Smith and Nancy Hobe.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

James F. Lay
Vietnam veteran
James F. Lay, 65, of Midlothian, died Monday at Plaza Terrace Nursing Center in Midlothian. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Chapel Hill Gardens in Oak Lawn. Mr. Lay was born June 22, 1936, in Los Angles. He was retired from the Army and served in Vietnam. Mr. Lay is survived by his wife, Florence.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Bertha M. Meek
Homemaker
Bertha M. Meek, nee Doyle, 81, of Tinley Park, died Jan. 25 at Lexington Health Care in Orland Park. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. Mrs. Meek was born June 26, 1920, in Cuba City, Wis. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Grandmothers Club of Tinley Park and the St. George Church Altar and Rosary Society. Mrs. Meek was an avid pinochle player and was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Cubs. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Meek is survived by a daughter, Maureen Zawisza; two sons, Jack Meek and Kevin Meek; a brother, Donald Doyle; a sister, Sister Gemma; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Sidmund E. Pawlinski
World War II veteran
Sidmund E. Pawlinski, 79, of Chicago's Brighton Park community, died Thursday. A funeral mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Five Holy Martyrs Church, 2905 W. 43rd St., Chicago. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Mr. Pawlinski was born Nov. 10, 1922. He was a manager of an oil company and served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Pawlinski is survived by two sons, Sid Pawlinski and Edward Pawlinski; a daughter, Margaret Pawlinski; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

John P. 'Jack' Purdy
Executive president
John P. "Jack" Purdy, 89, of Chicago's Beverly community, died Wednesday at his home. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Purdy was born Nov. 13, 1912, in Chicago. He attended Mount Carmel High School and the University of Notre Dame. In 1945, he founded the Purdy Co., a scrap steel processing and brokerage company, where he served as president. He was a 50-year member of Beverly Country Club, where he served as president for three years and on the board of directors for 25 years. He was a director of Standard Bank and Trust Co. in Evergreen Park since 1971. Mr. Purdy was a member and resident of Avondale Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif., where he formerly served as president of the homeowners association. Mr. Purdy was a member of Christ the King Church and formerly served as the head of the finance committee. Mr. Purdy was a member of the Western Golf Association and an organizer of many golf tournaments. He was also an animal lover and was a supporter of animal rights causes. Mr. Purdy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine V. "Tiny"; two daughters, Ann Boyle and Joy Sullivan; a son, Robin Purdy; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Diamantoyla "Dia" Tsatsos
Homemaker
Diamantoyla "Dia" Tsatsos, nee Papaionnou, 93, of South Holland, died Tuesday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 20401 Western Ave., Olympia Fields.. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights. Mrs. Tsatsos was born Oct. 26, 1908, in Greece. She was a homemaker and a member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Mrs. Tsatsos is survived by two sons, William Tsatsos and Nicholas Tsatsos; and a grandson.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Ario P. Venturelli
Machinist
Ario P. Venturelli, 79, of Orland Park, died Tuesday at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park. Burial will be at Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Venturelli was born July 28, 1922, in Mark, Ill. He lived in Orland Park for 32 years. He was a retired machinist from Litton Industries with 37 years of service. He also worked for the Cook County Highway Department for 10 years. Mr. Venturelli was a longtime member of the Beagle and Bass Hunting and Fishing Club. He was also very active and a dedicated member of Orland Park Reber Tesmond VFW Post 2604 and Tinley Park American Legion Post 615. He served as a precinct captain for the Democratic party. He was a longtime member of Christian Hills Full Gospel Church. Mr. Venturelli is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betsey L.; three sons, Gary Venturelli, Brad Venturelli and Mark Venturlli; a daughter, Paulette Weiss; a sister, Lena Cadegiani; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Heartland Hospice.
Pub. Friday, February 1, 2002

Keith F. Altringer
Foreman
Keith F. Altringer of Lemont died Feb. 25 in Lemont. Arrangements were by Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, Lemont. Interment was in Mount Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont. Mr. Altringer was born Dec. 19, 1940, in Chicago. He was a forgeshop foreman. He is survived by his wife Audrey and sister Lois Wade.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Patrick Augustus
Ford Heights resident
Patrick Augustus of Ford Heights died Feb. 21 at St. James Hospital and Health Centers in Chicago Heights. Arrangements were by McCullough Funeral Home, Ford Heights. Mr. Augustus was born June 29, 1910, in Alabama. He is survived by his wife Daisy; daughters Naomi (Willie) Crawford of Ford Heights; son Patrick (Jerrie) Jr. of Ohio; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Shelley L. Bates
Supervisor
Shelley L. Bates, 89, of Chicago Heights, died Wednesday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hirsch Funeral Homes, West End Chapel, Lincoln Highway and Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Bates was born on Oct. 18, 1921, in Brunswick, Mo. He was employed as a supervisor for salaried personnel at Ford Motor stamping plant in Chicago Heights for 27 years. Mr. Bates was also an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Bates is survived by his wife, Bessie Bates; a daughter, Janet Wuellner of Carol Stream,; a son, Charles Bates of Peoria; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, Ill., 60411.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Dixie A. Dixon
Country club manager
Dixie A. Dixon (nee Davis) of Park Forest died Feb. 25 in Olympia Fields. A 10 a.m. service is today at Steger Memorial Chapel, Steger. Interment will be in Skyline Memorial Park, Monee. Mrs. Dixon was born April 19, 1940, in Louisiana. She was a manager for Olympia Fields Country Club, and member of Senior Friends. She is survived by her daughters Terry Anderson of Louisiana and Jackie (John) Sweitzer of Park Forest; sons Danny of Louisiana and Howard Jr. of Utah; father Isam of Louisiana; brother Lon (Pamela) Davis of Louisiana; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Anthony N. Foy
Infant
Infant Anthony Nicholas Foy was born and died Feb. 23 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Arrangements were by Tews Funeral Home, Homewood. Interment was in Homewood Memorial Gardens. Besides his parents Nicholas and Angela of Manteno, he is survived by brother Michael of Manteno; maternal grandmother Julianne Borrelli of Westmont; maternal grandfather William (Kelly) Klaff of Tinley Park; paternal grandparents John and Patricia of Frankfort; great-grandparents Thomas and Mary Malia of Frankfort, and Melvin and Earline Klaff of Tinley Park, and great-grandmothers Nadine Foy of Creal Springs and Carol Chiaramonte of Tinley Park.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Rose Gair
Homemaker
Rose Gair (nee Bricker) of Flossmoor died Feb. 24 at Manor Care Health Center in South Holland. Interment was in Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago. Arrangements were by Tews Funeral Home, Homewood. Mrs. Gair was born July 15, 1903, in New York. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son Seymour (Helen) of Glenwood, and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George and daughter Sondra.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Charles N. Hunter
Maintenance worker
Charles N. Hunter, 71, of Chicago's Garfield Ridge community, died Monday at Macneal Hospital in Berwyn. Funeral arrangements are private. Mr. Hunter was born on Jan. 1, 1930, in Kenosha, Wis. He was a self-employed maintenance worker. He was also a Navy veteran. Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife, Joan; two daughters, Caloylyn and Sherri; three sons, Chuck, Christopher, and Brian; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Crudie Johnson
Hines Hospital employee
Crudie Johnson (nee Turner) of Chicago Heights died Feb. 21 at Woodside Manor Nursing in South Chicago Heights. Arrangements were by Alonzo Davis Funeral Home, Chicago Heights. Interment was in Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens, Glenwood. Mrs. Johnson was born Dec. 2, 1902, in Kentucky. She was retired from Hines Veterans Hospital. She is survived her sister-in-law Frankie Turner, and one niece.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Ramona V. Kucik
Bank worker
Ramona V. Kucik, 74, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of the Garfield Ridge community, died Saturday in Florida. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Ms. Kucik was born on June 15, 1926, in Westmont. She worked at First National Bank of Chicago for 40 years. Ms. Kucik is survived by many cousins and friends.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Willie M. Moore
Chicago Heights resident
Willie Mae Moore of Chicago Heights, formerly of Homewood, died Feb. 24 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at McCullough Funeral and Cremation Services, Ford Heights. A 10:30 a.m. visitation until an 11 a.m. funeral is Saturday at Christ Temple 2, Ford Heights. Interment will be in Mt. Glenwood, Thornton. Willie Mae Moore was born April 15, 1919, in Mississippi. She is survived by her daughter Nancy of Chicago Heights and a grandchild.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001

Genevieve Nelson
Church leader, artist
Genevieve Wendolyn Johnson Nelson, 84, of Chicago, died Sunday at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Elim Baptist Church, 10835 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chicago. Mrs. Nelson was born on Oct. 11, 1916, in Chicago. She was given a scholarship by the Chicago Art Institute. During high school, and did all the artwork for her yearbook. In later years, she continued her artwork by painting traditional Swedish keepsake plates. As a young teen, Mrs. Nelson volunteered to help with youth activities at Bethany Beach. She enjoyed swimming throughout her life. She attended Wheaton College and worked as an interim comptroller at Westmont College. Mrs. Nelson married Delbrut Nelson in 1941 and was an active member in women's and children's programs at Elim. Mrs. Nelson also spoke at numerous churches and helped start the Beverly South Christian Women's Club. She spoke at clubs nationwide and was an administrative leader for Stonecroft Ministries in local and state areas. In the course of this ministry, she also addressed clubs in Europe and Asia. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband, Delburt Nelson; a daughter, Barbara Hill; two sons, Richard Nelson and Stephen Nelson; a sister, Evelyn Walberg; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pub. Thursday, March 1, 2001