George C. Van Gerpen
Retired banker
George C. Van Gerpen, 89, of Flossmoor, died Thursday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock St. in Park Forest. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Camargo, Ill. Mr. Van Gerpen graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in banking and finance. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and played coronet in the university's marching band. He worked for Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago and for his family-owned Hartsburg State Bank. Mr. Van Gerpen worked as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation during World War II. He and his family moved to Park Forest in 1949, and he worked at a department store and Northern Trust Bank, from which he retired in 1975. He was active in Faith United Protestant Church, Flossmoor Country Club and the Homewood-Flossmoor Kiwanis Club. Mr. Van Gerpen is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Dragoo Van Gerpen; daughter Linda Van Gerpen Case of Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at Faith United Protestant Church, designated for the elevator replacement fund.
Pub. Sunday, March 4, 2001

Phyllis A. Bischoff
Secretary
Phyllis A. Bischoff, nee Vit, 66, of Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood, died Thursday at her home. A funeral mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 6435 S. Kilbourn Ave. in Chicago. Burial will be at Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park in Willow Springs. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago. Mrs. Bischoff was born July 26, 1935, in Chicago. She was a secretary for Continental Can Co. She was a member of her church's altar and rosary society, West Lawn Watchers citizen's patrol, Women Working Together, Polish National Alliance Lodge 2511, Lee Elementary School parent-teacher association, Midway Baseball Association and West Lawn Football. She also was involved in Cub Scouts. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James; three sons, James, Edward and Daniel; two sisters, Betty Stockley and Helen Rusgis; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or the Cenacle Retreat House and Spirituality Center, Ministry Office, P.O. Box 797, Warrenville, IL 60555.
Pub. Sunday, November 4, 2001

Charles M. Uline
Retired store owner
Charles M. Uline, 86, of Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Glenwood and Bloom Township, died Friday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in Sauk Village. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hirsch Funeral Home, 1340 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. Mr. Uline was born April 22, 1915, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the former owner of Uline Lawn Equipment in South Chicago Heights. He also was a member of St. Joseph Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet; five daughters, Sister Marilyn Uline, Joanne Schutz, Carol Uline, Lois Nugent and Margaret Boyce; a son, the Rev. Cyprian John; two sisters, Sister Marie Uline and Cecelia Shellmen; two brothers, John and Ralph; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pub. Sunday, November 4, 2001

Shirley A. Bigos
Former floral designer
Shirley A. Bigos, nee Remblos, 71, of Steger, formerly of Dolton and Cicero, died Wednesday in Harvey. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Liborius Church, 71 W. 35th St. in Steger. Burial will be at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights. Mrs. Bigos was born April 3, 1930, in Chicago. She was a floral designer in Homewood for 20 years. She also was a member of St. Liborius Church, American Legion Post 330 in Calumet City, Illinois Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Ann's League in Stratton, Pa. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Conrad; a daughter, Leonita Erickson; four sons, David, Steven, Conrad and Walt; a sister, Joan Monrone; and four grandchildren.
Pub. Sunday, November 4, 2001

Susan Dujka
Homemaker
Susan Dujka, 84, of Chicago's West Lawn community, died Thursday at Christ Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Modell Funeral Home, 5725 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago, and pastor Peter Hartmann will preside. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. both Saturday and today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago. Mrs. Dujka had retired from her factory job and has been a homemaker. She was the widow of Joseph Dujka. Mrs. Dujka is survived by two sons, Norman and Robert Dujka; one daughter, Lorraine Sullivan; and one grandchild. The family has requested to please not send flowers.
Pub. Sunday, February 4, 2001

Betty Jane Leonard
McKinley Park librarian
Betty Jane Leonard, 72, of Burr Ridge, who devoted many years to helping patrons of Chicago's libraries finding the information they needed and sharing her love of reading, died Friday at University of Chicago Hospital. A funeral service will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Church, Fourth and Clay, Hinsdale, at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Coglianese Funeral Home, 7508 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge. Mrs. Leonard was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Chicago and lived on Chicago's southwest side until 1997. She was married to the late Victor Leonard, who preceded her in death by about three months. Mrs. Leonard worked as a librarian in several Chicago library branches. While raising her four children, she studied part time and earned her bachelor's degree from National Louis University. She received her master's degree in library science from Rosary College (now Dominican University) in 1985, at the age of 56, which allowed her to become the head librarian at the McKinley Park Branch of the Chicago Public Libraries. She helped in the design of the new McKinley library building, which replaced a storefront branch. "Even the architect consulted her. She had her finger in everything," her daughter, Kay Otter said. "She really felt it was her library." Mrs. Otter described her mother as "spirited, stern and gentle." Mrs. Leonard survived lung cancer in the 1970s, at a time when few people would have defeated it. Mrs. Leonard shared her love of reading, especially with her grandchildren, who received books every Christmas and Easter. After retiring from the McKinley Park Library, she worked part time at the Westmont Public Library. "She was a real sweetheart. She had a lot of different interests," said the current McKinley Park branch manager, Bruce Ziemer, who took the position after Mrs. Leonard retired. "I think she impressed the McKinley Park community by how she would plan a community meeting." He recalled all the Friends of the Library or other meetings would have special snacks and coffee, brought by Mrs. Leonard. "I think many of the librarians will miss her," Mr. Ziemer said. Mrs. Leonard was affiliated with St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Chicago, Friends of the Chicago Public Library, Irish-American Heritage Club, and several west suburban book clubs. Mrs. Leonard is survived by her children, Mary Jane (Michael) Beran, Kathryn (Robert) Otter, Glenn (Mary Anne) and Brian (Sandra); her grandchildren Meghan, Matthew, Robert, Julia, Brian, Michael, Elizabeth and Joseph; her sister Joanie Stichnot and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Rogan. Memorials may be sent to the Betty Jane Leonard Memorial Fund, c/o Chicago Public Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605.
Pub. Sunday, February 4, 2001

Shirley L. Pedersen
Homemaker
Shirley L. Pedersen (nee Nobles), of Lemont, formerly of LaGrange, died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, at McCarthy Road and 86th Avenue in Palos Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Interment will be at Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery in Willow Springs. Mrs. Pedersen was the widow of James D. Pedersen. She is survived by three sons, James Pedersen of Palos Township, William Pedersen of Wheaton and Oscar Pedersen of Burr Ridge; one sister, Beth Armistead of Florida; one brother, Billy Nobles of North Carolina; and five grandchildren.
Pub. Sunday, February 4, 2001

Marshall Verran
Retired pipe fitter
Marshall Verran, 72, of Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood, died Friday at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, 5088 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the same location. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Mr. Verran was a retired pipe fitter in the construction industry, retired from Union Local 597. He is survived by his wife, Juanita (nee Andrews); three sons, David, Terry and Mark Verran; two daughters, Vanessa Schergen and Dawn Hoard; two brothers Willard and Robert Verran; one sister Shirley White; seven grandchildren and great-grandchild.
Pub. Sunday, February 4, 2001

Frieda S. Doermann
Centenarian
Frieda S. Doermann, 102, of Blue Island, died Sunday at Washington Jane Smith Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grove and Ann Streets, Blue Island. Burial will be at First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Alsip. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Ms. Doermann was born Dec. 9, 1898, in Blue Island. She was a bookkeeper at a feed store until her retirement. Ms. Doermann was a lifelong member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Blue Island. She was also a member of Blue Island Women's Club and Apollo Chorus for many years. Ms. Doermann was also formerly employed by Kline Elevator of Blue Island. Ms. Doermann is survived by three sisters, Hulda Doermann, Esther Grewenow and Gertrude Hepner; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Frieda and Hulda Doermann Fund at Lutheran Community Foundation, c/o First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Helen Fundenberger
Homemaker
Helen Fundenberger (nee Monyko), 85, of Mankato, Minn., formerly of Chicago, died Tuesday in Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at noon Monday at Smits Funeral Home, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Fundenberger was born Aug. 29, 1915, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fundenberger is survived by two brothers, Steve and John Monyko; and several nieces and nephews.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Robert F. Hite
Pipefitter
Robert F. Hite, 81, of Tinley Park, died Wednesday. A funeral mass will be said t St. Elizabeth Seaton Church, 9300 167th St., Orland Hills. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Mr. Hite was born Jan. 26, 1920, in Chicago. He was a 14-year resident of Tinley Park and lived in Chicago's Mt. Greenwood community. He retired in 1977 from Phillips Getschow Co. Mechanical Contractors. Mr. Hite was life time member of Pipefitters Local 597 and was a member of Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. Mr. Hite is survived by his wife, Charlotte C. Hite; four sons, John, Robert, William and Paul Hite; a daughter, Mary Ann Hite; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Seaton St. Vincent of DePaul Society.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Curtis C. Hobson
Former Justice resident
Curtis C. Hobson, 82, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Justice, died April 15 at Blake Medical Center in Florida. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Damar Funeral Home, 7861 88th Ave., Justice. Burial will be private. Mr. Hobson is survived by three daughters, Patricia Hobson, M.L. "Morgan" Jeno, Judi Rosene and Phyllis Fulwider; two sons, Rudolph Heiny and Edward Heiny; a brother, Edward Hobson; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Veronica Kinghorn
Nurse
Veronica Kinghorn, 89, of Bolingbrook, died Thursday at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at McCauley Funeral Home, 530 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Kinghorn was born April 29, 1912, in Frizington, England. She was a nurse. Mrs. Kinghorn is survived by a great-nephew, Eric Young.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Francis X. Kobe Sr.
Chemist and engineer
Francis X. Kobe Sr., 91, of Oak Lawn, died Tuesday at his home. A funeral mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Germaine Church, 4241 W. 98th St., Oak Lawn. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Oak Lawn. Mr. Kobe was born Jan. 11, 1910, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a chemist and an engineer who worked in the candy industry for over 60 years. He started with Tootsie Roll in New York in 1957 and helped relocated the Tootsie Roll plant to Chicago in 1967. He retired from the company in 1983 as technical director. Mr. Kobe received his chemical engineering degree from University of Dayton and a mechanical engineering degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Kobe is survived by a daughter, Sister Joan Kobe; two sons, Francis X. Kobe Jr. and the Rev. Robert S. Kobe; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Catholic Near East or Catholic Relief Services.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

John D. Koperniak
Lockport resident
John D. Koperniak, 47, of Lockport, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at O'Neal Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Koperniak was born in Joliet and was a life long area resident. He was employed by Anderson Heating and Cooling and served in the Army Reserves for 8 years. Mr. Koperniak is survived by a son, Jonathon Koperniak; his mother, Helen Koperniak; a sister, Janice Bessette; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Yeol H. Lee
Homemaker
Yeol H. Lee, 67, of Bolingbrook, died Sunday at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home in Bolingbrook. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at McCauley Funeral Chapel, 530 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Burial will be at All Satins Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Lee was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Korea. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Lee is survived by three sons, Do Won Yoon, Jae Won Yoon and Jung Wan Yoon; and four daughters, Won Sun Ieong, Soon Duk Yoon, Soon Won Yoon and Jang Mi Yoon.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Margaret B. Lombard
Homemaker
Margaret B. Lombard (nee Berleman), 60, of Evergreen Park, died Thursday at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. Monday at Queen of Martyrs Church, 3539 W. 103rd St., Evergreen Park. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Mrs. Lombard was born Oct. 15, 1940, in Chicago. She was a homemaker and a member of Altar and Rosary Society at Queen of Martyrs Church. She was also a member of the choir and active in bingo. Mrs. Lombard is survived by her husband, Richard; four daughters, Laura Szymber, Virginia Hayward, Patricia Gorman and Sharon Calderone; two sons, Richard and Kenneth Lombard; three sisters, Carolyn Petracca, Janet Kadadsky and Frances Cremer; a brother, John Berleman; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Manor, P.O. Box 260, Momence, IL 60954; or Queen of Martyrs Church.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Thomas Merrill
Quote reporter
Thomas Merrill, 41, of Bolingbrook, died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital I Downers Grove. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McCauley Funeral Chapel, 530 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Burial will be at Oakridge Cemetery in Hillside. Visitation will be an hour before the funeral service. Mr. Merrill was born Oct. 29, 1959, in Chicago. He was a quote reporter for Financial Industries. Mr. Merrill is survived by his wife, Sharon; two sons, Thomas D. and Brandon M. Merrill; his mother, Piccola Merrill; a brother, Lendsay H. Merrill; two sisters, Myra Brennan and Norvelle Merrill; and a special auntie, Norvell Moore.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Mareann Meves
Homemaker
Mareann Meves (nee Pfister), 77, of Olympia Fields, died April 19 at her home. A memorial mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor Road and Leavitt Avenue, Flossmoor. Mrs. Meves was born March 19, 1924, in Marinette, Wis. She was a homemaker and a member of Infant Jesus of Prague Parish Women's Club, Choir and Bible Study Group and Auxiliary Minister to Sick. Mrs. Meves was also a volunteer with Respond Now. Mrs. Meves is survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald E. Meves; three daughters, Donna Buchman, Ann Caplea and Theresa Rogerson; six sons, Phillip Meves, Erick Meves, Tony Meves, Gregory Meves, Michael Meves and Raef Meves; a brother, Jerome Pfister; and 21 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 6720 W. 167th St., Suite 3, Tinley Park, IL 60477.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Elizabeth Moriarty
Tinley Park resident
Elizabeth Moriarty (nee Dennett), 70, of Tinley Park, died Monday at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Moriarty was born March 22, 1931, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Funeral arrangements were made by Vandenberg Funeral Home.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Jennie A. Oster
Homemaker
Jennie A. Oster (nee Reitsma), 65, died Wednesday at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hickey Memorial Chapel, Midlothian. Burial will be at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Oster was born Sept. 14, 1935, in Chicago. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Christian Church in Harvey. Mrs. Oster was also a member of the Women's Bowling League at the Eagle Lodge in Blue Island. Mrs. Oster is survived by her husband, William; a daughter, Sandra Truschke; two sons, Michael and Douglas Oster; three sisters, Edna Nagel, Rose Fredrick and Alice DuSold; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Carolyn J. Reinecke
Homemaker
Carolyn J. Reinecke, 55, of Bolingbrook, died Wednesday in Hinsdale. A funeral mass will be said at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 Wolf Road, Orland Park. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at McCauley Funeral Chapel, 530 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Mrs. Reinecke was born Sept. 28, 1945 in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Reinecke is survived by her husband, James; three sons, Timothy, James and Michael Reinecke; three daughters, Marianne and Joanna Reinekce and Jennifer Tanguma; a brother-in-law, William Reinecke; her mother, Eleanor Arnold; and six grandchildren.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Mary Louise Sullivan
South Chicago Heights resident
Mary Louise Sullivan (nee Leech), 82, of South Chicago Heights, died Wednesday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Smits Funeral Home, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, Burial will be at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Sullivan was born May 11, 1918, in Marion, Ind. She was a retired employee of the former Steger Furniture Co. and was a member of the East Will County Seniors Group. Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her husband, Francis "Sully" Sullivan; a sister, Ellen Langer; and two brothers, James and Joseph Leech.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Juanita M. Tejeda
Retired nursing supervisor
Juanita M. Tejeda, 92, of East Hazel Crest, died Wednesday at Mother Theresa Home in Lemont. A funeral mass will be said at noon Saturday at St. Anne Church, 16800 Dixie Highway, Hazel Crest. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Ms. Tejeda was born Jan. 21, 1909, in Mexico. She was a nursing supervisor until her retirement. She as also a member of Illinois Nurses Association and a Minister of Care at St. Anne Church. Ms. Tejeda is survived by six sisters, Louise Vigil, Carmen Tejeda, Esther Tejeda, Antionette Tejeda, Margaret Chordor and Theresa Yepez. Memorials may be made to St. Anne's Building Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Jerome Zimny Funeral Home.
Pub. Friday, May 4, 2001

Eugene D. Colby
Retired Chicago police officer
Eugene D. Colby, 70, of Chetek, Wis., formerly of Chicago, died Thursday in Wisconsin. A funeral service ill be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Terrence Church, 4300 119th Place, Alsip. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Becvar and Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th St., Crestwood. Mr. Colby was born on April 26, 1931, in Chicago. He was a retired Chicago police officer and served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Colby is survived by his wife, Valerie A.; two daughters, Janet Colby and Linda Sawicki; two sons, David and Bruce Colby; a brother, John Colby; and six grandchildren.
Pub. Monday, June 4, 2001

Thomas F. Deegan
Retired English professor
Thomas F. Deegan, 62, of Hinsdale, formerly of Chicago, died Friday at LaGrange Hospital. A funeral service ill be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Burial will be at Mount Olivet in Chicago. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Deegan was born on April 7, 1939, in Chicago. He was a professor of English for 36 years at Saint Xavier University. A life long Chicago resident, he attended the Naval Academy, University of Illinois, University of Chicago and Northwestern University. He developed and was the director for the graduate English program at Saint Xavier. He taught 19th century English literature and film. He was active in the film community in the 1970s at Beverly Film. Mr. Deegan was a member of the Little Stabs of Happiness Cinematheque and "Cinamatheque's" at University of Illinois and Loyola University Chicago. He directed several short films and wrote a weekly movie column for the Southwest Sentinel newspaper. He edited Spinoza's Ethics from a translation by George Eliot and ran Saint Xavier's film society for many years. He traveled several times to England, Ireland and Italy and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Janice. He retired from Saint Xavier in 1998. Mr. Deegan is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice; two daughters, Aimee Deegan and Jennifer Smith; a son, Christopher Deegan; a sister, Joan Sudborough; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to International Myeloma Foundation of Saint Thomas Hospice.
Pub. Monday, June 4, 2001

Wayne R. 'Duke' Melichar Sr.
Retired Chicago police officer
Wayne R. "Duke" Melichar Sr., 80, of Chicago, died Saturday at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Fisher Church, 10234 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kenny Brothers, Funeral Directors, 3600 95th St., Evergreen Park. Mr. Melichar was born on Feb. 3, 1921, in Chicago. He was a retired Chicago police officer. Mr. Melichar is survived by a son, Wayne R. Melichar Jr.; a sister, Ellen "Audry" Melichar; and five grandchildren.
Pub. Monday, June 4, 2001

Pauline R. Meyers
Homemaker
Pauline R. Meyers (nee Peterson), 82, of Chicago Heights, died Friday at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. A service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Frankfort. Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Meyers was born Feb. 5, 1919, in Wharton, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Chicago Heights. She is survived by her husband, Harry; two sons, Chuck of Chicago Heights and Randy of Richton Park; two sisters, Violet Korenek of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Adele Schultz of El Campo, Texas; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Pub. Monday, June 4, 2001

Agnes Mikuszewski
Homemaker
Agnes Mikuszewski (nee Paizert), 80, of Orland Park, died Saturday at Olympia Fields Hospital. A funeral mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 159th St., Tinley Park. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Thornridge Funeral Home, 14318 LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Mrs. Mikuszewski was born on April 6, 1921, in Germany. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a member of St. Julie Billiart Senior Group and loved to travel. Mrs. Mikuszewski also loved her pet poodle. Mrs. Mikuszewski is survived by her husband, Marion; two daughters, Doris Bugaris and Gina Herrig; a son, George Mikus; and eight grandchildren.
Pub. Monday, June 4, 2001