Barbara A. Argast (nee Gillespie), 60, of Elk Grove Village, died Saturday, May 1. Arrangements are being made by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village, (847) 640-0566.

Christopher S. `Chris' Arnold of Algonquin
A funeral Mass for Christopher S. `Chris' Arnold, 36, willbe held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, at St. Margaret Mary Church, Algonquin. Born March 8, 1963, in Des Plaines, the son of John and Lorene Kraus Arnold, he died Friday, April 30, 1999, at home. Burial will be in St. John Nepmucene Cemetery, Fox River Grove. He had been employed as a landscape salesman for Martin and Associates in Vernon Hills. He wasalso a member of the church. Surviving are his wife, Seonagh McCauley Arnold, whom he married on Sept. 9, 1995; son, Scott Michael Arnold of Sarasota, Fla. ;his parents of Palatine; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Kraus; brothers,Steve (Laurie) Arnold of Grayslake and Tim (Junne) of Edmond, Okla. ; and sisters, Sue of Arlington Heights and Laura of Schaumburg. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p. m. today, at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral Chapel, Algonquin, with prayers at 7 p. m. For information, (847) 658-4232.

Helen Bornheimer
Services for Helen Bornheimer (nee Pfluger), 88, of Arlington Heights, will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, at Bethany United Methodist Church, Itasca. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon; dear sister of Elmer and Harold Pfluger, and the late Raymond, Mildred Baker and Margaret Gathman; and fond aunt of many nieces, nephews, and greatnieces and -nephews. Visitation will be from 3to 9 p. m. today, at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York St. ,Bensenville. For information, (630) 766-3232.

Mihailow `Mike' Bozidarevic of West Chicago
Funeral services for Mihailow `Mike' Bozidarevic, 64, will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, at Most Holy Mother of God Church, Third Lake, Ill. Born April 12, 1935, in Yugoslavia, he died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Interment will be in Holy Mother of God Cemetery, Third Lake. Mike came to the United States in 1960. He received his bachelor of arts degree in television production from Columbia College, Chicago, in 1963. He was the manager of television facilities for Sears Corporation, retiring in 1990 with 27 years of service. He pioneered the concept of using television for corporate communications, and developed and taught media courses at the College of DuPage and Columbia College. He was awarded the Nikola Tesla International Medal in 1988 for his achievements in the field of industrial television. Survivors include his wife, Janet; children, Nick and Laura Bozidarevic; stepson, Tom Kennedy; granddaughter, Madison; two stepgranddaughters, Shelly and Haily; and two sisters, Nada (Rade) Bogosavljevic, Lila (Helmut) Kling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milivoje and Mirjana Bozidarevic. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, at Williams-Woodward Funeral Home, 820 Pine St. (at Route 59 and Pine St. ),West Chicago. Donations may be given in his name to St. John the Baptist Church for Serbian Children's Fund. For information, (630) 231-1300.

Raymond L. `Waddy' Bruening of East Dundee
Services for Raymond L. `Waddy' Bruening, 68, will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee. The Rev. William P. Yonker will officiate. Born June 7, 1930, to Walter and Alice (Melahn) Bruening, he died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at his home. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. A lifelong resident of the Dundee-Elgin area, Mr. Bruening had worked as facilities manager for Otto Engineering in Carpentersville. He was an active member for many years of Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee, serving as a worship aid and doing volunteer work for the lunch program of Immanuel Lutheran School. A veteran, Mr. Bruening was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. He had been a diehard Cubs fan since 1935, was formerly the president of the Tri-Cities Little League for many years and was currently the secretary-treasurer of the Haeger Men's League. Ray is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty L. Schuring Bruening, whom he married Aug. 13, 1955; sons, Michael (Diana) Bruening of Elgin, and twins, James (Lynn) Bruening of Dundee Township and John Bruening of Racine, Wis. ; daughters, Sara (Daniel) Kohlmeier of Wauwatosa, Wis. ,and Susan (Mark) Howlett of Algonquin; grandchildren, Jason, Elizabeth, Ashley, Jonathan, Lauren, Rebekah, Michael, Matthew and Stephen; brother, Thomas (Jeri) Bruening of Plato Center; and sister, Ruth Ann (Peter) Stade of Naples, Fla. He is also survived by many brothers and sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p. m. today, and from 10 a. m. until the time of services at 11 a. m. Tuesday, at the church. Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran School. Arrangements were made by Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. For information, (847) 426-3436.

Irmgard F. Chapman of Crystal Lake
Funeral services for Irmgard F. Chapman Rammien, 73, will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday, at Querhammer Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave. ,Crystal Lake, with the Rev. John Boberg officiating. Born Aug. 9, 1925, in Schaumburg, to Reinhold and Anna Wille, she died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at her home. Interment will follow the services in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Harvard. In addition to her years of waitressing and working at Graftek Press, she was a warm, loving, devoted and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her homemaking skills always kept her family together. She is survived by her children, Carol (John) Dewisof Elgin, Darlene (Daryl) Blasy of McHenry, Grant F. Stardy Jr. of Crystal Lake and Marsha (Edward) Thomas of Crystal Lake; stepchildren, Ray Rammien, Tom Rammien and Donald (Kathy) Rammien; 11 grandchildren, Karen, Sheila, Angela, John Jr. ,Cecilia, Tanya, Kyra, Grant III, Kimberly, Michelle and Marci; 14 great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Michael, Natalie, Brandon, Victor, Nichole, Ashley, Rickey, Clara, Jake, Justin, Brianna, Jared and Grace; sisters, Anna (Reinhold) Topel, Bernice (George) Johnston and Ruth Larson; and brothers, Edwin (Marie) Wille, Alvin (Aggie) Willeand Arnold Wille. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepson, Jack Rammien; four brothers, Eric, Walter, August and Otto; and sister, Olga. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p. m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. For information, (815) 459-1760.

F. McCoy Coan of Inverness
Family and friends of F. McCoy Coan, 61, will gather for a memorial service at 7 p. m. today, at Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield, Hinsdale. Born June 24, 1937, in Mount Hope, Ala. ,he passed away Friday, April 30, 1999. Mr. Coan was raised in Georgia and had been a resident of Invernessfor 20 years. He was a commodities broker and president of Harbour Management Company. He was a member of the Chicago Board of Trade, board member of the Chicago Urban Mission Foundation and member of the First Baptist Church of Palatine. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Cameron); loving father of Brent (Sharon) Coan and Amy (David)Wilson; fond grandfather of Natalie and Stephen; dear brother of Gaylord Coan, Judy Dodd, Edie Mobley and Linda Thompson; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. . . `His integrity, generosity and devotion to his family and friends were rooted in his traditional southern values. '. . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Billy Graham Association in Minneapolis, Minn. or the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P. O. Box 19024-LY 121, Seattle, WA 98109, would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by DuPage Cremations, Wheaton. For information, (800) 588-1132.

Pearl A. D'Ambrosio of Schaumburg
A private funeral Mass will be celebrated for Pearl A. D'Ambrosio (nee Schnidt), 103, of Schaumburg. Born May 12, 1895, in Chicago, she died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Interment will be private. A homemaker, Mrs. D'Ambrosio had been a resident of Schaumburg for 20 years. Surviving are her sons, James J. (Judy) D'Ambrosio and Robert A. (Edna) D'Ambrosio; daughter, Patricia P. (John) Gray; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. D'Ambrosio. Arrangements were made by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, Palatine. For information, (847) 358-7411.

Forrest E. `Mike' Doherty, 78, of Elgin, died Saturday, May 1. Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, (847) 741-8800.

James Dow of Arlington Heights
Services for James Dow, 81, will be held at 1 p. m. Tuesday, at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy. ,Arlington Heights. Born July 15, 1917, in Ahmeek, Mich., he died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Plum Grove Nursing Home. Burial will be in Randhill Park Cemetery. Mr. Dow wasemployed as a plant engineer for Vapor Corporation in Niles for 39 years. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Anna May McNab; children, Marie (Nick) Muschal of Michigan and Judith Maldonado of Arlington Heights; brother, Russell (Eva) of Florida; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p. m. today, atthe funeral home. For information, (847) 253-5423.

Juanita F. Fletcher of Round Lake
Services for Juanita F. Fletcher, 66, will be held at noon Tuesday,at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Ltd. ,410 E. Belvidere Rd. ,Grayslake. Born in Rosiclare, Ill., she passed away Thursday, April 29, 1999. Interment will be in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake. She was loved by all, a very kind and caring person. Most precious to her was her family, which she cherished with all her heart. Her love for God and her family was enormous. She will truly be missed. Survivors include her husband, James, whom she married in 1979; children, Gary (Nancy) Derringer, Mike (Colleen) Derringer, Janice (Bill) Hansen, Debby (Scott) Gothann and Vicki (Roger) Peters; grandchildren, Mike, Ryan, Jennifer, Brandie, Lindsay, Bonnie, Brittany, Beckie and Timmy; and great-grandchild, Kaylin. Visitation will be from 9 a. m. until the time of the services Tuesday, at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated. For information, (847) 223-8122.

Paul A. Hofmann of Libertyville
Services for Paul A. Hofmann, 73, will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, at McMurrough Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libertyville. Born Aug. 18, 1925, in Chicago, he died Thursday, April 29, 1999, at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Entombment will be in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. A resident of Libertyville for 30 years, Mr. Hofmann was a retired electronic engineer for Chicago Coin/Stern Electrical of Chicago. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Libertyville. Paul will be remembered as a friend to many with a kind spirit, who will be missed on earth and welcomed in Heaven. He was the beloved husband of Alice Hofmann; loving father of David Hofmann and his late stepson, Ronald Baute; cherished son of the late Paul and Margarethe Hofmann; dear brother of Alfred (Kay) Hofmann of North Dakota and the late Gertrude (John) Amundson; and brother-in-law of Seraphien (Maria) Van Der Haegen and the late John (Elaine) Van Der Haegen. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p. m. today, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice. For information, (847) 362-2626.

Robert F. Holzer, 68, of Buffalo Grove, formerly of Wheeling, died Thursday, April 29. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel, Buffalo Grove, (847) 215-6656.

Jim Huffman of Libertyville
A funeral Mass for Jim Huffman, 76, formerly of Louiseville, Ky. ,will be celebrated at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple, Libertyville. Born Jan. 27,1923, in Louiseville, he died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Winchester House in Libertyville. Burial will be in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Mr. Huffman retired from International Harvester in 1981 after 28 years. An Army veteran, he had served in Europe during World War II and was a member of the Order of the Purple Heart. Survivors include his brother, William (Rae) Huffman of Libertyville; nephew, William Huffman Jr. of Libertyville; nieces, Mary Rosmusof Maryland and Teresa Voirol of Indiana; one great-nephew; and four great-nieces. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p. m. and from 7 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, at McMurrough Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libertyville. For information, (847) 362-2626.

Frank J. Kozina of Waukegan
Mass of Christian burial for Frank J. Kozina, 75, will be celebrated Wednesday, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, at the corner of Gages Lake Road and Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Interment will follow in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Born Jan. 4, 1924, in North Chicago, he died Sunday, May 2, 1999, following a short illness. Mr. Kozina, a lifelong resident of North Chicago, was a former member of Holy Family Church and had attended St. Paul the Apostle Church. He retired from Johnson Outboard Marine on Feb. 27, 1987, after 44 years and seven months of service. A veteran of the Army Air Force, he served during World War II and was a member of North Chicago American Legion Sharvin Post #397. He was also a member of St. Joseph Lodge #53 K. S. K. J. and the American Croation Waukegan Tamburitzans. Frank also played the button box accordian for the Waukegan Polka Beat. He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine (nee Krpan); his loving daughter, Deborah Kozina of Milwaukee, Wis. ;and three sisters, Mildred Ward of Gages Lake, Olga Hankins of Wildwood and Frances Kozina of Waukegan. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, in 1977; his mother, Mary, in 1931; and his stepmother, Angela, in 1991. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, at Salata Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Grand Ave., Gurnee. For information, (847) 244-1155.

Bernice E. Kuhlman of Elgin
Funeral services for Bernice E. Kuhlman, 88, will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. ,Elgin. The Rev. Thomas O'Connor will officiate. Born April10, 1911, in Milwaukee, Wis. , to Charles and Adella Gallau, she passed away Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Lexington Care Center in Streamwood. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Kuhlman had been a resident of the Elgin area since 1928. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 212. Survivors include her daughter, Justine (David) Ackmann of Elgin; grandsons, Steven (Michelle) Ackmann of St. Charles and Douglas (Carmelita) Ackmann of Elgin; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Kuhlman, in 1987; one daughter in infancy; and four brothers. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p. m. Tuesday, at the funeral home, with an Eastern Star service at 6:30 p. m. Memorials may be given to St. Paul's United Church of Christ. For information, (847) 741-8800.

Barbara Gene Marass
Funeral services for Barbara Gene Marass, 69, a resident of East Dundee for the past 40 years, will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, at Laird Funeral Home, 120 A. Third St., West Dundee, with the Rev. Donald Schmidt officiating. Born Aug. 14, 1929, in Elgin, the daughter of Carl and Helen Jorgensen, she passed away Saturday, May 1, 1999, at her home. Burial will be in Windridge Cemetery, Cary. She is surived by her husband, Richard, whom she married June 5, 1954; daughters, Mary (Layton) Ross of Somonouk, Amy (Robert) Warnecke of Palatine, Eva (Paul) Blihovde of Palatine and Laurie (Jeff) Christensen of Maple Park; 10 grandchildren, Teresa, Kevin and Richard Ross; Susan, Allison, Valerie and Ryan Blihovda; and Natalie, Megan and Philip Christensen; and sister,Bonnie (Robert) Buetow of Elgin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p. m. Monday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. For information, (847) 836-8770.

William V. Mulstay of Carol Stream
Prayers for William V. Mulstay, 81, will be held at 9:30 am. Tuesday, at Brust Funeral Home, 415 N. Gary Ave., followed by a 10 a. m. Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church, 401 Cochise Court, Carol Stream. Born Nov. 29, 1917, in Worchester, Mass. ,he died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in South Padre Island, Texas. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Mulstay had been employed at the V. A. Hospital and was a member of Wheaton VFW Post #2164. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Christine (nee Milus); children, Joseph (Connie) and James Mulstay, and Catherine (Glen) Oakes; sisters, Helen Hanlan and Mary (Wallace) Reed; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p. m. today, at the funeral home. For information, (630) 510-0044.

Anthony M. Notaro, 64, of Glendale Heights, died Saturday, May 1. Arrangements were made by Cypress Funeral Home, Glendale Heights, (630) 653-7666.

John Panko, Jr. of Palatine
Services for John Panko, Jr., 62, will begin at 9:30 a. m. Tuesday, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 Northwest Highway, Palatine, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10 a. m. ,at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, 745 Benton St. ,Palatine. Interment will be private. Mr. Panko entered eternal life Saturday morning May 1, 1999, at his home. Born Oct. 1, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John Sr. and Ann Betts Panko, John Jr. was a 1959 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point where he played baseball and was a member of the Catholic Choir. Upon graduation from West Point, John was commissioned a secondlieutenant to the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, N. C. A retired officer of the United States Army, John spent the past 37 years with DuPont, retiring this April. In his most recent position, John managed Global Sales and Marketing for DuPont Dow Elastomers. He served as parish council president for Immaculate Conception the past seven years. John married the former Joann Marie Miladore on Oct. 1, 1960. Besides his loving wife of 39 years, John leaves his father, John Sr. of Youngstown, Ohio; three sons, John III of Palatine, Michael (Jill) of Palatine and Mark (Diana) ofDallas, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Ann Stevens of Canfield, Ohio, Mrs. Carole Elias of Austintown, Ohio, Mrs. PeggyMachingo of Boardman, Ohio, and Mrs. Jeanne Kaplan of Chicago; six grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Sarah, Rachel,Isabella and John Peter; seven nieces; and four nephews. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, John loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He loved coaching baseball and served on the Palatine North Little League Board for many years. A devotee of Jesus, Our Lady of Medjugorje and Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, John's character is exemplified in the following excerpt from his West Point bio: `He was a friend to all, and we who knew him well appreciated the qualities which made us proud to know him. As a friend and soldier, he will be remembered always. ' Friends may call from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. today, at the funeral home, where family and friends will recite a rosary at 3 p. m. and a prayer service at 7 p. m. Contributions may be made to the John Panko Jr. Memorial Fund at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, 745 Benton St. ,Palatine, IL 60067. For information, (847) 359-8020.

Donald W. Pender of Wheaton
Services for Donald W. Pender, 71, will be held at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 N. West St., Wheaton. Born in Oak Park, he died Friday, April 30, 1999, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery. A 46-year Wheaton resident, he was a 1946 graduate of Proviso Township High School. He served in the Navy for four years just after World War II. He was a member of the Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Elks Club Lodge 2258 from 1969 until the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Jean (nee Anderson); sons, James (fiancee, Karen) of Janesville, Wis. ,Jack of Lockhart, Texas and Michael(Eileen) of Wheaton; grandchildren, Richard, David, Daniel and William J. Pender; great-grandson, D. Alex Pender; sisters, Lucille Copple and Ethel (Harry) Ashbaugh; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p. m. today, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. (one block east of Naperville Rd. ),Wheaton. Donations to Trinity Episcopal Church, are appreciated. For information, (630) 668-0016.

James O. Reilly of Arlington Heights
Memorial services for James O. Reilly, 74, will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Born April 26,1925, in Des Plaines, he died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. Mr. Reilly had worked as a realtor for Remax Northwest, located at 1460 Miner St. in Des Plaines. He was a former trustee for Maine Township, former board member of School District #62 and past president of the Des Plaines Lions Club. A veteran of World War II, he was the former owner of Prairie Lee Paint and Wallpaper for 50 years. Mr. Reilly was also an active member of First Congregational Church and volunteered for the PADS progam. He was the husband of Joan (nee Bond); father of John P. Reilly, Thomas M. (Cathy) Reilly and Ann (Howard) Tennes; brother of Dr. W. P. (Gretchen) Reilly, Margaret Hess and the late Walter E. Jr. (LaVonne) Reilly; and grandfather of Thomas, Charroy and Carly. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St. ,Des Plaines. Memorials may be made to the Building Repair Fund of First Congregational Church of Des Plaines. For information, (847) 824-5155.

June C. Schueler of Arlington Heights
Services for June C. Schueler (nee Goodenough), 86, a resident of Arlington Heights for 38 years, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Born June 13, 1912, in Chicago, she died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Northwest Community Healthcare, Arlington Heights. Interment will be in Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines. She was the beloved wife of Howard W. Schueler and loving mother of Kathy Sack and the late Susan Schueler. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Visitation will be from 1 p. m. until the time of services at 2 p. m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information, (847) 253-5423.

Richard J. Skowzgird of Grayslake
Funeral Mass of the resurrection for Richard J. Skowzgird will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, at St. Gilbert's Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Richard was a member of St. Gilbert's Church and was president of the Greater Chicago Parents of the Hearing Impaired Organization. He leaves behind his loving wife, Barb (nee Kazimierczak); daughters, Krystine, Joanne and Michelle; parents, George and Alice Skowzgird; sister, Jan (Andy) Warack; brother, Ron (Pam) Skowzgird; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and also Tara. Family and friends may visit from 3 to 9 p. m. today, at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Ltd., 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Visitation will continue on Tuesday morning from 9 a. m. until the time of Mass, at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Richard John Skowzgird Memorial Fund which has been established through National City Bank in Buffalo Grove. This fund will be used to benefit Richard's favorite organizations and charities. For information, (847) 223-8122.

Micah Spradley, 20, of Schaumburg, died Wednesday, April 28. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral Home, Streamwood/Schaumburg, (847/630) 289-8054.

Benjamin F. Swan Jr. of Schaumburg
Benjamin F. Swan Jr., 83, a resident of Rancho Bernardo, Calif. for 20 years, died Friday, April 30, 1999, at Lexington Health Care. He was born Oct. 24, 1915 in Rogers Park, Ill. Mr. Swan had retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Company in 1979 after 41 years of service. He was a life member of Illinois Bell Telephone Pioneers, a member of AARP since 1980, and a member of the Rancho Bernardo Joslyn Seniors. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Swan (nee Miller); children, Kathleen J. (the late Edward) Gilio of Hanover Park, Susan L. (Mark) Deran of Schaumburg and Nancy Boldt of Schaumburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Janice (the late Harold) Meyer of Glenview; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Vitas Hospice, 580 Waters Edge, Lombard, IL 60148; or Alexian Brothers Hospice House, 800 W. Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Streamwood/Schaumburg. For information, (630/847) 289-8054.

Elizabeth Leone Wagner of Elgin
Private funeral services will be held for Elizabeth Leone Wagner, 91,of Elgin. Born July 15, 1907, in Hampshire, to William and Elizabeth (nee Miller) Wagner, she passed away Friday, April 30, 1999, at Maplewood Care Center. A resident of Elgin for most of her life, Miss Wagner had worked for D. C. Cook's Publishing for many years. Surviving are her cousins, Cora Krause of Belvidere, Bea Gemskie of Bensenville, Donald (Eileen) Miller of Elgin, Irene (Don) Weidner of Elgin and Virgene (Willard) Smith of Cary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wagner, on July 14, 1974. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Harborlight Hospice. Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. For information, (847) 741-8800.

Ferdinand J. Weidner formerly of Arlington Heights
Prayers for Ferdinand J. Weidner, 81, of Woodstock, will be held at 9 a. m. Wednesday, at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights, followed by a 10 a. m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Buffalo Grove. Born July 16, 1917, in Arlington Heights, he died Sunday, May 2, 1999, at Harvard Hometown Care Center. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Buffalo Grove. He was the husband of the late Marie (nee Emmerich); father of Albert (Susan) of Woodstock, Wayne (Sandra) of Missouri, Gregg, Christine (Christopher) Morris of Arizona and the late Dennis; and grandfather of Gary, Deena and Nathan Weidner. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. For information, (847) 253-5423.

Deane B. Westland of St. Charles
Memorial visitation for Deane B. Westland, 74, will be held from 4 to 7 p. m. Thursday, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles. Born Oct. 12, 1924, in Oak Park, he died Friday afternoon April 30, 1999, at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital, Chicago. Mr. Westland graduated from Oak Park High School in 1945 and from Franklin College in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in biology. He then went on to earn his master's degree in zoology from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He taught school in St. Charles for 36 years: from 1951 to 1987. In addition to classroom activities, he served as district science coordinator, junior high department chairman and academic team leader as well as coach of the football, basketball and swim teams. In 1978 he was bestowed the honor of Kane County Educator of the year. In 1996, the Indiana Delta Chapter awarded Mr. Deane the membership of the Golden Legion of Phi Delta Theta for having more than 50 years of membership. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Merle and two children, Deane II (Kristi) of St. Charles and Laurie (Timothy) Owings of Scottsdale, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Edward and Borghild Westland, and brother, Dr. Everett M. Westland. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For information, (630) 584-0060.

Vergene M. Schiller Wilson formerly of Woodstock
Services for Vergene M. Schiller Wilson, 72, most recently of Sharon, Wis. ,will be held at noon Wednesday, at McHenry County Memorial Park Chapel, 11301 Lake Ave. ,Woodstock. Born Oct. 16, 1926, in Woodstock, she died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at her home in Sharon. Burial will follow the services. A homemaker, she was a member of Harvard Moose Lodge #1289. She was the wife of James Wilson and thelate Lawrence Schiller; mother of Darwin (Sue) Schiller of Tomahawk, Wis., Allen Schiller of Wausau, Wis. and Lisa (Keith) Teuber of Sharon; sister of MAry (George) Kieger of Woodstock and Irene Kayser of Green Valley, Ariz. ;grandmother of eight; and great-grandmother of one. Visitation will be from 10 a. m. until the time of services at noon,at the cemetery chapel. Memorials may be made to the Beloit Regional Hospice, 2958 Prairie Ave., Beloit, WI 53511. For information, (800) 870-9648.