ALEXANDRIA D. SARAFIM
Of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Alexandria D. Sarafim, 65, took place Saturday, Aug. 5 at St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines. Visitation took place Friday, Aug. 4 at the Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Mrs Sarafim worked for Northwest Community Hospital in food services for 12 years. She is survived by her husband John Sarafim; children Kathey P. (Andreas) Charalambous, Panagiota S. Sarafim and Nicky N. Sarafim; grandchildren Georgia A. and Ioanna K. Charalambous; siblings Tina (the late Peter) Mandas, Frances (Peter) Kourtis, George (Mary) Vassos William (Margaret) Vassos and James Vassos. She was preceded in death by her brother Gus Vassos and Tasia (George) Doris. Interment
was at Memory Gardens of Arlington Heights.
WILBERT E. SCHEER
Veteran of WWII
Wilbert E. Scheer, 97, passed away at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. on Aug. 4. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Scheer was born in Chicago in 1909, and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a personnel director for over 25 years. Visitation was on Aug. 6 at the Lutheran Home where funeral services were conducted the following day. He was interred at Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines. Mr. Scheer was preceded in death by his wife Erna. He is survived by his children Arlene Tharp and Stephany (Keith) Oestreich. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Stephen and Scott Tharp; Elizabeth (Howard) Shaw, and Mark and Christopher Oestreich. He is great grandfather to Emily Shaw.Mr.Scheer also is survived by his siblings, Adele Schultz, Deloris Winkelman, Gertrude Wetterman, and Harold Scheer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Elmer. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle, Chicago, or to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Dearborn, Chicago.
MARY A. SCHROEDER
Of Bentonville, Ark.
A graveside service for Mary A. Schroeder (nee Fitzsimmons), 86, took place on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. officiated by Rev. Laura Fleetwood. Visitation was on Monday, Aug. 7 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Mrs. Schroeder was born on Jan. 4, 1920 in Evanston where she was raised and educated before moving to Arkansas. She was a member of the Bella Vista Round Dancers organization, the Bella Vista Community Church and the Alpha Phi Fraternity. She died on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at a nearby nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman and her parents Francis and Martha (nee Hoffman) Fitzsimmons. Her sons, Art and Bob Schroeder, her daughter Annette Robek, and her daughter-in-law Carolyn Ryan survive her. Callison-Lough Funeral Home made funeral arrangements.
VICTORIA M. STEVENS
Of Palatine
A funeral Mass for Victoria "Vicki" M. Stevens, 47, took place Monday, August 7 at St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Palatine. Visitation was Sunday, August 6 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine. Mrs Stevens worked for Cisa/Sica Insurance in Elgin. She also enjoyed flowers and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Ralph; daughters Megan and Lindsay; parents Richard and Mary Ann Bianco; and sister Mary (Michael) Podjasek. Internment was private.
MARK J. WALTZ
Of Park Ridge
A Celebration of Life service for Mark J. Waltz, 63, took place Saturday, August 5 at the South Park Church in Park Ridge. Mr Waltz was a respected business man and former president of Waltz Brothers and TMA and a board member of Bloomingdale Bank. He was a spiritual guide to many and gave the gift of music to many as an accomplished musician and charter member of the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra. He is survived by his wife Karin Waltz; children Kaaron Waltz, Joel (Tracy) Waltz, Kristin (Doug) Engerman; grandchildren Alyse, Josie, Jonah, Tatum, Lexi, Max; sister Melody (Ken) Jorgensen; and mother-in-law Dorothy Shea.
SUSAN M. WEINBERG
Active In Community
Susan M. Weinberg, 53, who grew up in Des Plaines, died on Sunday, Aug. 6 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Weinberg was involved in the library, senior center, Des Plaines Art Council and First Congregational Church. She was born March 18, 1953 in Chicago. According to Des Plaines Public Library Director, Sandra Norlin, Susan Weinberg was appointed to the Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees in 2003. She served on the Finance and Planning Committees, was Board's liaison to the North Suburban Library System's Board of Directors. She also served on the library's Do the Dewey fundraiser committee. "Susan Weinberg will be missed in many ways, but most of all for her public devotion. She was generous with her time and intelligence and tireless in her energy, always planning and working to improve the quality of life for all of Des Plaines' residents.
"She was a very devout and committed Christian who was very active in her church and had many friends," stated Rev. William Grice III. " She was a lay liturgist who read scripture on Sunday mornings, participated in Bible Study and was a church usher." Ms Weinberg was preceded in death by her parents Harold E. Weinberg, Ret. C.F.D and Anne T. Weinberg (nee Ryan), sister Nancy Denzler and brother Harold E. Weinberg II. She is survived by her sister, Debra (Saul) Friedman, brother, Daniel (Nancy) Weinberg; nieces and nephews: Kirsten Denzler, Brandon Weinberg, Courtney Weinberg, Nathan Friedman and Annie Friedman. Memorial visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Hts. Chapel, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Hts. Interment
will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be given to the American Cancer Society.
ELLEN J. BOYER
Teacher from Glenview
A memorial service for Ellen J. Boyer (nee Evans), 80, took place on Saturday, Aug. 19, at The Glenview Community Church in Glenview. Interment
was private in Racine, Wisc. Mrs. Boyer was born on Mar. 25, 1926 in Racine, Wisc. She lived in both Wisconsin and Colorado before moving to Glenview where she lived for 45 years. She was a longtime substitute teacher for school districts 34 and 225 and also taught in Stanley, Wisc. She was a very active member of the Glenview Community Church. She died on Aug. 16, 2006 in Glenview. Her husband Richard ıDickıı Boyer; her children Sharon (Stephen) Neece, Susan (Robin) Woodsome and Tracy (Mark) Sawires; her grandchildren Matthew, Erik, Evan and Nicholas; and her siblings Richard (Charmond) Evans and Thomas (Jean) Evans survive her.
RAYMOND CHAPA-SCHMELING
Rolling Meadows Graduate
Raymond J. "R.J." Chapa-Schmeling died Aug. 14. He was born Aug. 11, 1987 in Arlington Hts. He is survived by his parents, David Schmeling and Pam (Brian) Middleton; sister Amanda Middleton; grandparents Raymond and Margarita Chapa, Kenneth Middleton and Cathy and Richard Schmeling; great-grandmother Clara Jimenez; aunts and uncles Christina Chapa, Cynthia (Jay) Minor, Catrina Chapa, Jeffery and Ronica Middleton, John and Erin Schmeling and Krista and Keri Schmeling; cousins William, Angelina, Trevor, Morgan, Colton Madison, Liam, Aiden, Jacob, Abbie, Will and Kaleb. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 18, with funeral the next day. Mr. Chapa-Schmeling was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Hts.
ENRICO COSTABILE
Of Niles
A funeral service for Enrico Costabile, 83, took place on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Interment
was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 18 at the funeral home. Mr. Costabile was born on Mar. 17, 1923 in Calabria, Italy. He worked for General Electric and died on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. His parents, Frank and Raffaela (nee Sicilia) Costabile, his sister Ida (late Luigi) Vivacqua and his brother Michael (Mary) Costabile, preceded him in death. His wife Ida Costabile; his sons Frank (Teresa) Costabile and Luigi Costabile; his grandchildren Enrico "Ricky" and Michelie and many nieces and nephews survive him. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway Ste 400, Kansas City, Mo., 64114 are appreciated. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home made funeral arrangements.
ROBERT CRITTENDON
Of Prospect Hts.
Robert "Bob" Crittendon, who had lived in Prospect Hts. for 12 years, died at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. He was 66 years old. Mr. Crittendon, who worked for 16 years as a maintenance man at Rapid Solutions Group in Prospect Hts., was born in Kentucky and will be buried there after services Saturday. A visitation will be held today (Wednesday) at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines from 3-9 p.m. Mr. Crittendon is survived by wife Dolores M. (nee Benson); sons Bobby (Rosemary), Jerry (Joy) and Billy (Beth); sisters Mildred Vires, Alma (Ken) Hopper and Liz Benson; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
IRENE H. DZIEGLEWICZ
Of Niles
A funeral service for Irene H. Dzieglewicz, 81, (nee Cizewski), took place on Monday, July 24 at St. Monica Church. Interment
was at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, July 23 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Mrs. Dzieglewicz was born on Sept. 1, 1924. She worked as a hostess at the Ridgemoor Country Club and was a member of Park Ridge VFW Post 3579. She also served as the secretary of the Senior Polka Assoc. North and the St. Monica Senior Club. She died on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Her parents Felix and Mary (nee Hytro) Cizewski preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Raymond E., her children Judith (Phillip) Tobie and Joyce Ann Adams; her grandchildren Gregory (Donna) and Douglas (Caroline); her great-grandchildren Brienne, Jackson and Brandon; her step-children Darlene (Ron) Betts and Pamela (John) Tomasiewicz; her step-grandchildren Kelley, Jeffrey, Kristen and Dawn (Kevin); her sister Jean Zierdan and her sister-in-law Ann Cizewski.
JOHN W. GALLAGHER
40 Years in Elk Grove
John "Jack" W. Gallagher died Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Alexian Bros. Medical Center at the age of 69. Born in Chicago, he was an Army soldier and retired from the vending industry. His home was voted "favorite place in Elk Grove Village" in September 2000, and he loved to fish at his Wisconsin vacation house with his grandsons, Nicholas, John and Christian Kohler and Daniel and Jack Gallagher. He spent 47 years with Anne "Dolly" (nee Faso) and with her raised Joseph M. (Julie), Debbie and Donna M. (William) Kohler. Mr. Gallagher is also survived by his sister, Mary Morales, many nieces, nephews and friends and his father-in-law, Joseph Faso. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Gallagher and Mary Lundquist, and mother-in-law, Rose Faso. Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 17, with funeral the following day at St. Julian Eymard Church. He was entombed at All Saints Mausoleum.
VIRGINIA B. GANCARZ
Of Park Ridge
A funeral service for Virginia B. Gancarz, 84, took place on Monday, Aug. 14 at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment
was at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, Aug. 13 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Mrs. Gancarz was born on Jan. 15, 1922 in Chicago. She worked as a homemaker and died on Thursday, Aug. 10 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter S., her parents Cyril and Michalina Wardach and her sisters Florence (late Chester) Nowak and Irene (late Erick) Salander. She is survived by her children Thomas (Dee) Gancarz, Richard (Patricia) Gancarz, James (Marcia) Gancarz, and Laura (Roman) Skyba; her grandchildren Jennifer (Edward) Czyz, Michael (Kathleen), Larissa, Michael, Jonathan, Joseph, and Daniel; her great-grandchildren Matthew and Mandy; and many nieces and nephews.
MARY C. HEJNICKI
Age 92
Niles resident Mary C. Hejnicki passed away Friday at Lutheran General Hospital. She was born June 21, 1914 in Chicago. Mrs. Hejnicki was a homemaker. Her life was celebrated with services Tuesday at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, Our Lady of Ransom Church and Maryhill Cemetery. She was preceded in death by husband Raymond Hejnicki; brothers Robert (Gwen) and Walter (Lois) Brown; and parents Walter and Mae (nee Ryan) Brown. Survivors include daughters Carol (Mike) Travaglio and Pat (John) Schaefer; son Bob (Kathy) Hejnicki; grandchildren Kim and Dean (the late MaryAnn) Travaglio, Mark (Cherese) and Sandi Schaefer, Karen (Dave) Mullenhoff, Jennifer (John) Buberle, Dena (Joe) Steimla and Deb (Greg) Spears; great-grandchildren Dana, Amanda, Tony, Danielle, Paige, Joey and Jonathan; and many nieces and nephews.
NEIL B. HOWLIN
Of Des Plaines
A funeral Mass for Neil B. Howlin, 97, took place today, Aug. 25, at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Visitation was early this morning at Oehler Funeral Home. Mr Howlin lived in Des Plaines for 60 years. He had various occupations throughout his life, but predominately worked as a manufacturing representative since 1944 for Suburban Metalcraft. He was a national and home guardsman and was a volunteer organizer for Boy Scouts. He was also a band teacher for St. Gregoryıs Parish in Chicago, an Elks Club member and an usher for St. Emilyıs Parish. He enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and tending to his squirrels and birds. He is survived by his wife Frieda L. Howlin; children Rev. Carroll Howlin and Charlotte (George) Kautz Demos; grandchildren Jennifer (Scott) Klene, Kathy (Clif) Dahlgren, James (Rachel) Kautz and Laurie (Tim) Travis; great grandchildren Drew, Charlie and C.J. Dahlgren and Tyler and Ryan Klene. Internment was at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.
EMILY RUTH JACKSON
Rolling Meadows Graduate
Emily Ruth Jackson of Arlington Hts. died Aug. 18 at Central Du Page Hospital in Winfield. She was born Feb. 22, 1988 in Evanston. Miss Jackson left behind her parents, Peter and Ellen (nee Daly) Jackson, brother Brian and grandfather Albert W. Jackson. Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 22. Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows. She will be buried in St. Michael Cemetery, Palatine.
IRENE G. KENNEDY
100 years
Irene G. (nee Grace) Kennedy passed away in her 100th year of life at the Rosewood Health Care Center on Aug. 16. Visitation for the Arlington Hts. resident was on Monday, Aug. 21, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Hts. Funeral services were conducted at St. James Church, Arlington Hts., on Tuesday, Aug. 22, followed by interment
at All Saints Cemetery. Born in Pleasant Valley, IL, Mrs. Kennedy lived in Chicago for a number of years before moving to Arlington Hts. She worked for many years in the Clerics of St. Viator Mission House, as well as The Gray Dove, Inc., Arlington Hts. She was a member of the St. James Womenıs Club. Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Kennedy, her daughter, Marilyn (Thomas) Colbert; and one grandson, Daniel Kennedy; as well as three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son, Thomas P. (Margaret) Kennedy, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1135, Chicago, IL 60604.
HANS J. NOFTZ
Special Forces Vet
A funeral Mass for Hans J. Noftz, 76, a 36-year Des Plaines resident, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in St. Mary Church, Des Plaines. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Arrangements are by River Woods Funeral Chapels, Des Plaines. He was a native of Chicago, a member of the American Legion, and was a gold card member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. He also was a special forces veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his widow, Oralee (Lee), (nee Sautter); children Susan (Leo) Andolfi, John (Lori), and Russell (Cathy); grandchildren Nicholas, Danai, Alex, Ian, Greg, and Angela; siblings Clare (Walter) Schultz, Alice (the late Harvey) Mehlhop, Eldora (the late Dewey) Burris, Alfred (Karen); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma (Francis) Penna. Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60604.
MARGARET H. STOCKTON
Long-time Des Plainesite
A memorial service for Margaret Hahn Stockton, 91, a former long-time resident of Des Plaines, will be held Monday, Aug. 28, in First Congregational Church. Interment
will be private. She died in Austin, Texas, where she lived recently since her husband,. Stanley, died. Surviving are her daughter, Beverly (Kenneth) Wickham; grandchildren Kenneth (Tami), Christopher (Sara), and Gregory (Lori) Stockton; eight great-grandchildren; and her brother, Robert Hahn (Gloria) of Winter Park, Florida. Memorials are requested to the First Congregational Church.
ISABELLA SYOEN
Long-time Arlington Hts. Resident
Isabella (nee Horcher) Syoen, 88, passed away Aug. 17 at her home in Enid, Okla., where she moved in 1996 after living many years in Arlington Hts. where she was born. Mrs. Syoen was a long-time member of the St. James Church, Arlington Hts., and a member of the Arlington Hts. VFW Post 981 Womenıs Auxiliary. She was a health care worker and a girl scout leader. She also was a member of the St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church in Enid, where she volunteered as a Eucharistic minister. Visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 25 at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Meadows Funeral Home on Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. Mrs Syoen, who was born in Arlington Hts. on Oct. 25, 1917, was preceded in death by her husband, George E., who she married June 22, 1940, in Arlington Hts. She also was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth (nee Spoerlein) and Andrew Horcher, and three brothers. She is survived by her sons, Paul A. (Jeanene), William G., Jerome A., Alexander H. (Lucinda), and David C. Syoen. She also is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth C. (Tim) Richartz. She also is survived by her brother, Norman (Mary) Horcher). Mrs. Syoen is also survived by nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are requested to be made to the Hospice Circle of Love, 529 N. Grand Ave., Enid, Okla. 73701.
COLEMAN WALSH
Peoples Gas Employee
A funeral Mass for Coleman Walsh, 80, of Park Ridge, was celebrated in St. John Brebeuf Church, Niles, on Aug. 15. Burial followed in All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements were by Cooney Funeral Home, Park Ridge. A native of County Galway, Ireland, he died Aug. 11. He was a Navy veteran and a retired 39-year employee of Peoples Gas Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (nee Walsh). Surviving are children Martin, Margaret (Michael) Amoroso, Barbara, and Ann (Nino) Spuria; grandchildren Matthew (USMC) and Sarah Walsh, Bridget and Colleen Siebold, and Julia, Fiona and Armando Spuria; and siblings Katie Kyne, Monica Machen, Sally Pauls, Eileen Brown, Ina Griffin, Elizabeth Alitto, Paddy Walsh, Bridget Devane, Val Walsh, Margaret Charlemont, Agnes McDonough, Julia Wyndham, Nan Blake, Nora Dundass, and Martin Walsh. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann McKeon. Memorials are requested to Rainbow Hospice or the Leukemia Research Foundation.
JOHN A. ANDROPOLIS
Former Des Plainesite
John A. Andropolis, 89, of Sheboygan, WI, and Des Plaines, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2006. Born December 17, 1916, in Sheboygan to Andrew A. and Vasilou (Polites) Andropolis. He was a graduate of Sheboygan High School Class of 1935. John was senior account manager of the Frigidaire Corporation, division of General Motors, and also Advanced Refrigeration of Chicago. Excelling in sports as a young man, he remained an avid sports spectator and family historian of sports trivia. John is the much beloved husband of Dorothy Metscher Andropolis of Sheboygan and the late Elsie Capelle (deceased 2000); dear father of Laurie Whitman (Owen) of La Grange Park, IL; Jay Andropolis (Cindy) of Algonquin, IL, and Robert Andropolis of Montgomery, IL; much-loved Papou of Sam Wheeler, Lizzie Wheeler, Kalista Andropolis, Stephanie Andropolis, Marisa Andropolis, and Jason Andropolis; brother of Georgia Jimos (the late Andrew) of Appleton,. and Dorothy Weyer (the late Robert) of Sheboygan; and was adored by many nieces and nephews who knew him well as "Uncle." Pre-deceased by brother Jacob Andropolis (the late Hazel) and sisters Catherine Varnick (the late Paul) and Helen Georgatsos (the late George). A memorial service was held on Oct. 21 at Ballhorn Chapels, Sheboygan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 1425 SE. 10th St., Sheboygan, WI 53801, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Loving to regale the family with stories of his happy childhood in Sheboygan, John's sense of humor and fun will be missed by all. He always had a kind word to say to anyone who crossed his path.
JAMES A. BEATY
of Elk Grove Village
A funeral service for James A. Beaty, 74, of Elk Grove Village took place on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Queen of the Rosary Chapel. Visitation was the previous day. Mr. Beaty was interred at St. Michael Cemetery in Palatine. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mr. Beaty was owner and founder of Beaty's Insulation of Elk Grove Village since 1971. He also drove a Davidsmeyer bus for special needs children. A Korean War veteran, he received the Purple Heart and the Korean Service Medal. He was a Chinese P.O.W. and a member of the Chosin Few. Mr. Beaty was an avid poker player and a volunteer for Public Action to Deliver Shelter (P.A.D.S.) at Christus Victor Church. He died at home on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Mr. Beaty was preceded in death by his fond brother Edward Beaty. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemary V. Beaty (nee Vanderheiden), his loving children Denton W. (Lisa Jarvis) Beaty, Jama L. (Peter) Berger, Mark J. Skinner, Robert J. (Jill) Skinner, Jan M. Skinner, and Mary M. (Hector) Gutierrez, his fond sisters Charlotte Ponticuff, Mary Hale, and Nancy (Dallas) Racine, and his cherished grandchildren Cassie Berger, Brittany Berger, Max Skinner and Anthony Skinner, and Ella Gutierrez. Masses appreciated, or contributions to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois. Funeral arrangements by Grove Memorial Church.
CAROLE ANN BERGSTROM
of Rolling Meadows
A funeral service for Carole Ann Bergstrom, 67, of Rolling Meadows took place Friday, Oct. 20. Visitation was the previous day at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Ms. Bergstrom was interred at Chapel Hills Gardens West in Oakbrook, Ill. Born Aug. 1, 1939, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Bank of Palatine for many years. She passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Manor Care of Rolling Meadows. Ms. Bergstrom was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Ruth Waltrip, and her brother, Glenn (Ann Mae) Waltrip. She is survived by her children Brenda (Edward) Bernas, Lisa (George) Byrd, and Tom Bergstrom, her siblings Sallie (Edward) Panzer, David (Dawn) Waltrip, and Linda (Matthew) Coach, her grandchildren Alan Byrd, Tammy Byrd, Eric Byrd, and Robert Byrd, and her great-grandson Cody Byrd. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 4100 Madison, Hillside, Ill.
