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.

JANE N. BIGDA
of Park Ridge

A funeral service for Jane N. Bigda, 93, took place on Monday, Oct. 16 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Visitation was held on Sunday, Oct. 15 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Interment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Ms. Bigda was born on Nov. 25, 1912. She was formerly a member of the Park Ridge community. She passed away on Oct. 11, 2006 in Fullerton, Ca.. Ms. Bigda is preceded in death by her husband harry. She is survived by her children Patricia (James) Borucki and Roger (Lea), grandchildren Linda, Steven, Kathryn, Patti, Darren and Christopher, and her 17 great-grandchildren.

LUELLA COBB
of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service and visitation for Luella Rose Cantrall Cobb took place Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows. Born Oct. 2, 1919 in Fancy Prairie, Ill. the daughter of Young Cantrall and Ruby Mershon, she died Sunday, Oct. 15. Ms. Cobb was raised in the Springfield, Ill. area, attending Springfield High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She received a four year scholarship to attend Illinois State University. After marrying John Cobb of White Heath, Ill., she finished her education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she was a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Here she received her Masters of Educa tion and an advanced certificate in Educational Psychology. Luella taught elementary classes many years in Springfield, before she and John moved back to Champaign where she began teaching English as a second language (ESL). She later traveled to Decatur on a daily basis and continued to teach ESL. Towards the end of the Vietnam War she and John decided to open their home to young, refugee Vietnamese boys. She and John took in 11. For this and many of her other accomplishments she was awarded the 1978 Human Relations Award from the Illinois Education Association. Luella was an avid member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She judged entries for the DAR scholarship awards for several years while in Champaign as a member and Regent of the Alliance Chapter there. Luella was preceded in death by her brother, Young Cantrall, her sister Ruth Kuizen, and her grandson Jeffrey. She is survived by her brother, William Cantrall, her sons Robert (Lorna) Cobb, Richard (Charlene) Cobb, and Douglas (Beth) Cobb. Also mourning are eleven foster sons and families, her five grandchildren, her three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Community Church of Rolling Meadows. Funeral arrangements made by Meadows Funeral Home.

JACEK B. CWYNAR
of Mt. Prospect

A funeral service for Jacek B. Cwynar, 34, of Mt. Prospect took place on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. A mass followed at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 19 and Friday, Oct. 20 at the funeral home. Interment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Mr. Cwynar was born on Jan. 4, 1972 in Tarnow, Poland. He was a machinist in a factory. He died on Oct. 14, 2006 at Northwest Community Hospital. Mr. Cwynar is survived by his parents Pawel and Romana Cwynar, sister Renata, and grandmother Anna (Eugeniusz) Banek. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins in the Mezyk, Banek, Spala, Szafran, and Kapustka families.

ESTELLE T. DYJAK
of Niles

A funeral service for Estelle T. Dyjak, 89 was held at St. Tarcissus church. Visitation was at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. An additional service took place on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Ms. Dyjak was born on December 18, 1916 in Chicago. She passed away Monday, Oct. 16 at Lutheran General Hospital. Ms. Dyjak is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna (nee Michno) Dyjak. She is survived by her siblings Helen (the late Alexander) Kolinski, Edward Dyjak, Jo (the late Edward) Sanborn, and Walter (Rose) Dyjak, her nieces Donna Kolinski and Debbie (Tom) Diaz, and her grand nieces and nephews Rita, Monica, and Anthony. She was cousin and friend of many.

ALVIN GETZ
of Park Ridge

A funeral service for Alvin Getz, 83, took place on Friday, Oct. 20, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Mr. Getz was born in Benton Harbor, Mich. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 17. He was survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Bartell), his sons Michael (Linda), David, Jeffrey (Becky), Daniel (Gwen), and Robbie Getz, grandchildren Kelli, Jillane, Kiley, Ashley, Atalie, Austin, Cody, Emma, Molly, and Lily. He was preceded in death by his sisters Sarah, Dorothy, Ester, Helen, and Marilyn. In lieu of flowers, donations to Midwest Hospice Care Center, at 2050 Claire Crt., Glenview, IL 60025 are appreciated.

MATHILDA P. GRAHAM
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Mathilda P. Graham, 76, took place Friday, Oct. 20 at the Chapel of the Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels. Mrs. Graham was interred at All Saints Cemetery. Born Nov. 15, 1929, Mrs. Graham spent her life as a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She found great fun in visiting the Riverboat Casinos. She passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Alexian Bros. Medical Center. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Idell Mark, and her husband Robert. She is survived by her children, Bobby (Lori) Graham, Jimmy (Hanna) Graham, Joseph (Cora) Graham, Jack (Gillea) Graham, Mary Graham, Betty Graham, Ray Graham, Martin Graham, Barbara Graham, Jodi Graham, Bonnie (Rob) Cook, Madilyn (Mike) Syperski, Lillian (Don) Hughes, and Evelyn (Junior) Long. She is also survived by 120 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

CONCETTA M. GUIDO
of Arlington Hts.

Prayers for Concetta M. Guido, 88, of Arlington Hts. will be said on Friday, Oct. 27 at 9:15 a.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. in Mt. Prospect. Procession to St. James Church for a mass at 10 a.m. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visitation will take place 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Concetta was born Dec. 17, 1917 in Montreal. She worked for Benefit Trust Life Co. in Chicago. She loved to cook and write poetry. She passed away at her home on Friday, Oct. 20. She is preceded in death by her husband Carmen Guido, her parents Maria (nee Falcone) and Michael Savino, her siblings Joseph Savino, Rena Baez, Matthew Savino, Nicholas Savino, and Frank Savino. She is survived by her siblings Anthony (Annette) Savino, Virginia (the late Peter) Panza, Mary (Bob) Romero, her grandchildren Vincent Murphy and Natalie Murphy, and many nieces and nephews.

LIZA M. HOARE
of Arlington Hts.

A funeral service for Liza Michele Hoare, 40, of Arlington Heights, took place Friday, Oct. 20 at Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels in Des Plaines. Visitation was on Friday until the service at the funeral home. Ms. Hoare was born on May 15, 1966 in Riverview, Mich. She worked in sales in the retail industry. She was also a longtime resident of Palatine. She died on Oct. 15, 2006 at her home. Ms. Hoare is survived by her parents, Trevor R. and Patricia A., son Tyler John, sisters Andora Rissmann and Cynthia Dougherty, and nieces and nephews Katie and Cameron.

ROGER JUNEMAN
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Roger Michael Juneman, 65, was held Tuesday, Oct. 17 at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Visitation took place on Monday, Oct. 16 at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery. Mr. Juneman was born on May 17, 1941 in Crookston, Minn. He lived in Elk Grove and was also a former resident of Park Ridge. He died on Oct. 13, 2006 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Mr. Juneman is survived by his mother Florence (the late Ralph), wife Karen, children Kris (Elgin) Watson and Michael (Christine), grandchildren John Watson, Sean, T.J., and Megan Juneman, brother Don (Gloria) Juneman, parents-in-law Martha Messerchmidt and Thomas T. Tobin, brother-in-laws Michael and Thomas Tobin, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia Home or Cystic Fibrosis.

JOSE MARTINEZ
Formerly of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Jose "Joe Elvis" Martinez, 55, of Carol Stream, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The interment will be private. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the G.L. Hills Funeral Home. Mr. Martinez was born on May 31, 1951, in Cotulla, Texas. He died on Sunday, Oct. 22, in Elgin. He worked for Central Phone Company of Des Plaines, and was known as "Joe Elvis." Mr. Martinez was survived by his children Brandon (Virginia) Martinez, Annemarie (Rich) Biesaga, and Kelly Martinez. He was also survived by his grandchildren Richie, Lina, Tiffany, Jocelyn, Mairanda, and Brandon, his brothers Pete (Gigi) and Julio, and his sisters Angelita, Mary, and Gloria Martinez. He was preceded in death by his brother Kino Martinez, and sisters Sandy (Jose) Halguin, and Rosemarie Martinez.

RICHARD R. MULCAHY
of Rolling Meadows

A funeral mass for Richard R. Mulcahy, 81 of Rolling Meadows was held Oct. 19 at St. Colette Church. Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. He was interred at St. Michael Cemetery in Palatine. Born May 22, 1925 in Fall River, Mass., Mr. Mulcahy worked for Bambas Book Co. in Des Plaines for over 30 years. He was a also U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He died Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Barrington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Mulcahy and his brother John Mulcahy. He is survived by is his children Thomas M. (Pam) Mulcahy and Ann E. (Robert) Rife, his siblings George Mulcahy, Charles Mulcahy, Buddy Mulcahy, and Mary Vangal, his grandchildren Matthew Rife, Joshua (Rachel) Rife, and Kathy Rife, and his great-grandchildren Tyler A. Rife. He was special friend to Carole Patrick.

MARGARET K. MURNINGHAN
of Park Ridge

A funeral procession for Margaret K. Murninghan (nee Keith), 84, of Park Ridge took place from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge to Mary Seat of Wisdom Church, also of Park Ridge. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. A 1944 graduate of Northwestern University, Mrs. Murninghan died Tuesday, Oct. 24 in her home. She is preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" Murninghan. She is survived by children Keith (Beth Keegan) Murninghan, Kevin (Hannah) Murninghan, Tom (the late Nan) Murninghan, and Peggy (Phil Hogg) Murninghan, dear sister Mary (John) Stoneman, devoted grandchildren Jack, Erik (Hillary), Conner, Matt, Kate, Ben, J.P., Ryan, Maggy, Annie and William, great grandchildren Lola, Lars, and Billy, fond sister-in-law Francine Janis, and her dearest nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge.

EDWARD NOVAK
of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service and instate for Edward Frank Novak, 76, took place Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Arlington Hts. Visitation was the preceding day. Born in Chicago, Mr. Novak was a long time employee of Bisco. He died Thursday, Oct. 19 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Anna M. Novak, loving father of Timothy (Robin) Novak and Cheryl (Thomas) Stoltman, cherished grandfather of Jim Novak, Pam Novak, Tom Novak, Isabel Novak, and Amber Travelstead, and great-grandfather of three. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Mary Novak. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter's Radio Ministry, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Hts., Ill. Funeral arrangements by Grove Memorial.

OLGA SVETANOFF
of Arlington Heights

A funeral service for Olga Svetanoff, 89, of Arlington Heights, was held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. Visitation took place on Friday, Oct. 20 at the church. Interment was at Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. Ms. Svetanoff was born on July 30, 1917 in Chicago. She had worked as chief operator for Illinois Bell and American National Insurance. Ms. Svetanoff was preceded in death by her husband George and her brother Michael Skarlose. She is survived by her son Dale (Susan), grandchild Michael Dale, great-grandchild Michael Lawrence, and siblings Pauline Garber, Marie Pollack, Rose Skarlose, Lillian Skarlose and Anne Davis. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Holy Resurrection Church.

LEONARD SZYMANSKI
of Niles

A funeral service for Leonard Szymanski, 79, took place on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. The service continued at 10 a.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home from 3-9 p.m. Born in Chicago, Mr. Szymanski died on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Forest Villa Nursing Home. He worked as a mechanical engineer in research and development, and also served in the Navy. Mr. Szymanski was survived by his son Leonard (Gina) Szymanski, his daughter Sharon (fiancee William) Brooks, and grandchildren Abigail and Thomas. He was also survived by his step grandchildren Nicole and Ryan, and nephews Steven and Joseph, and niece Jayne. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary, and father Walter Szymanski. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association are appreciated.