GENEVIEVE R. ANDRES
Of Arlington Hts.

A funeral mass for Genevieve R. Andres, 87, will be celebrated tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Hts. Rd. in Arlington Hts. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of mass. Fathers Richard M. Jacobs and William Zavaski will officiate. Private interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Buffalo Grove. Genevieve was born Sept. 10, 1919 in Chicago. She was a housewife and owner of Bill's Inn in Arlington Hts. with her late husband, Bill, and also of Eisenhohl Nor-Wis Resort in Boulder Junction, Wi., which she operated with her late husband, Joseph Eisenkohl. She was the former president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Arlington Hts. She was also a member of St. James Church for 65 years. She passed away Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Claremont in Buffalo Grove. Genevieve is preceded in death by her husbands, William E. Andres and Jospeh Eisenkohl, and her parents, Walter and Estelle (nee Goralczyk) Jacobs. In lieu of flowers, masses appreciated or memorials may be made to St. James Building for the Future Campaign, 820 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts., the American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Rd., Palatine, or the Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Ste. 1015, Skokie. Funeral arrangements made by Davenport Family Funeral Home.

JACK M. BRINK, SR.
Of Mt. Prospect

A funeral service for Jack M. Brink, Sr., 88, of Mt. Prospect will be today at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Rd., in Arlington Hts. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Born January 30, 1918 in Chicago, Jack was a Mt. Prospect resident for 52 years. He loved golf and one of his greatest joys was teaching his children and grandchildren the game. He also loved art and would often draw pictures for his grandchildren, whom he would support in their activities no matter how long he had to travel to do so. His hope was for his family to continue to love golf and art. He was the beloved husband of Dolores Brink whom he was married to for 53 years. He passed away Saturday, Oct. 28. Jack is survived by his wife, his children Jack M. (Patty) Brink II, William J. Brink, Linda M. (Mike) Krese, Cynthia S. (Rick) Pauer, David G. Brink, Nicki (David) Gatto, Jennifer Krese, Michael Krese, Matthew Krese, and Nathaniel Pauer. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Simon Episcopal Church. Funeral arrangements made by Freidrichs Funeral Home.

CHARLES M. CAMARATA
Of Rolling Meadows

A funeral mass for Charles M. Camarata, 92, of Rolling Meadows took place on Friday, Oct. 20 at St. Colette Church. Visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at Meadows Funeral Home in Rolling Meadows. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Mr. Camarata was born on July 22, 1914 in New Maine, Penn. He was also a former resident of Donna, Texas. He worked was a steamfitter and was a member of Pipe Fitter Union Local 597, as well as a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving in the Navy. He died on Oct. 18, 2006 at Rosewood of Inverness. Mr. Camarata was preceded in death by his wife Hazel and sister Nancy Battaglini. He is survived by his children Diane (James) Dubinski and Charles Sr. (Sandy), grandchildren Melissa (Ron) Richter, Gregory Dubinski, Cynthia (Larry) Anselmo, and Sheri, Brian, and Michael Camarata, as well as sister Grace Carrubba. In lieu of flowers, contibutions to the Disable Veteran Association, 2122 West Taylor St., Chicago, IL, 60612.

THOMAS W. FLYNN
Of Niles

Funeral services for Thomas W. Flynn, 70, of Niles took place at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. Brebeuf church on Friday, Oct. 13. Visitation was the preceding day. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. Mr. Flynn was born March 22, 1936 in Chicago. An attorney, veteran and former Marine, he passed away Monday, Oct. 9. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Victoria (nee Howe) Flynn, and his son Michael Flynn. He is survived by his wife Judith (nee O'Connell) Flynn, his children Robert Flynn and Susan (Michael) Walsh, his sister-in-law Patricia McCauley, and his Grandchildren Nicholas, Kira, Zachary, Abigael, Jack, and Lileigh. He was fond uncle of many.

ELLEN H. GRADY
Of Arlington Hts.

A funeral service for Ellen H. Grady (nee Hofman), 83, of Arlington Hts., took place Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Arlington Hts. Interment private . Ms. Grady was born on July 2, 1923 in Chicago. She passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Manor Care in Northbrook. Ms. Grady was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Frances (nee Wiley) Hofman. She is survived by her beloved sons Kenneth A. (June) Grady, her dear grandchildren Marie E. Grady, Erin M. Grady, and Brendan C. Grady, her fond sister Jeanette (J. Rockhill) Todd Gray, her nephew William Mills Todd III, and her nieces Ellen Wiley Todd and Sarah E. Todd. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the Alzheimers Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave., 6th Floor, New York, Ny. Funeral arrangements by Oehler Funeral Home.

GLADYS L. GRAUMANN
Of Prospect Heights

A funeral service for Gladys L. Graumann, 85, of Prospect Heights, was held Wednesday at Friedrichs Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect. Visitation was held Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Ms. Graumann was born on Jan. 22, 1921 in Des Plaines. She passed away on Oct. 26, 2006 in Elizabeth, Ill. Ms. Graumann was preceded in death by her husband Julius H. She is survived by her children Melodie (Paul) Erickson, Carter (Michele) Graumann, Rene (Robert) Brown, Mark (Barb) Graumann, and Daryl (Marie) Graumann, and siblings Marion Lutz and Elroy Reiter, as well as her 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

BETTY JOHNSON
Of Des Plaines

A funeral service for Betty Johnson (nee Schellenberg), 81, will be today at 11 a.m. at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines with Deacon James O'Malley presiding. Visitation was yesterday. Private interment. Mrs. Johnson was born May 6, 1925 in Chicago. An avid stamp collector, she loved to needle point and travel. Her memberships included the Des Plaines Frisby Senior Center, the Aqua Exercise at Willow Creek in Rosemont, and the Carriage Campers. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert W. Johnson, her sons Keith R. (Reg) Johnson and Mark (Joanne) Johnson, and her grandchildren Jeffrey (Stephanie) Johnson, Michael (Amy) Johnson, and Matthew Johnson. Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Association appreciated.

LOTTIE P. KALISZ
Of Niles

A funeral service for Lottie P. Kalisz, 94, took place on Oct. 28, at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. A funeral mass followed at St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was at the funeral home. Interment will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Ms. Kalisz was born on July 7, 1912 in Chicago. She was a homemaker for her family. She died on Oct. 23, 2006 at her home. Ms. Kalisz was preceded in death by her parents Walenty and Eleanor Wasielewski, her husband John, and brother Stanley Wasielewski. She is survived by her son Ronald (Maxine), daughter Diane (Dennis) Arndt, grandchildren Sharon (Patrick) Cole, Brian Arndt, and John, David, and Kevin Kalisz.

DOROTHY KNAACK
Of Des Plaines

A funeral mass for Dorothy Knaack, 75, of Des Plaines, took place on Monday, Oct. 30 at St. Mary Church. Visitation was held on Sunday, Oct. 29 at Oehler Funeral Home in Des Plaines. Interment at Mt. Emblem. Ms. Knaack was born on Feb. 14, 1931 in Chicago. She worked as a retail payroll supervisor for pharmaceutical companies and was a member of St. Mary Church. She died on Oct. 26, 2006 in Park Ridge. Ms. Knaack is survived by her sisters Margaret Berger and Gladys Remner, nieces Leslie Ludden and Karen (Kenneth) Forman, great nephew Robert (Cara) Forman, and dear friends Mary Hartwick, Ed (Carol) Lisowski, Jeff Lisowski, and Linda (Kelly) O'Conner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to one's favorite charity.

MARILYN A. NESTLER
Of Rolling Meadows

A funeral service for Marilyn A. Nestler, 60, of Rolling Meadows, was held at St. Colette Church. Visitation was at Meadows Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Palatine. Ms. Nestler was born on Jan. 14, 1946. She was a Chicago public school teacher for the last 15 years at Beaubien School. She died on Oct. 21, 2006 at her home. Ms. Nestler was preceded in death by her father Edward. She is survived by her sons Brian (Sheri) and Dr. David (Michelle) Nestler, grandchild Alley, brothers John (Beverly) and Edward (JoAnn) O'Leary, and mother Dorothy O'Leary. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Autism Society of Illinois, 2200 South Main St., Lombard, IL.

ALBIN OLSON
Of Arlington Heights

A visitation service for Albin Olson, 94, took place on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the M.J. Suerth Funeral Home in Chicago. Mr. Olson was born in Bark River, Michigan on Jan. 20, 1912. He died at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights on Sunday, Oct. 22. He worked as a carpenter and then as a superintendent in the construction trades. Mr. Olson was survived by his daughters Lorry (the late Jack) Barlow, and Pat Olson, his grandchildren Scott (Sue) Christiansen, and Carolyn (Doug) Destache, his great grandchildren Kelsey and Dana Christiansen, and Nicole and Jamie Destache, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Olson, who died in 1995. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity are appreciated.

REYNOLD PILOUSEK
Of Niles

A funeral service for Reynold Pilousek, 76, of Niles will be tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home in Niles. Visitation, also at Skaja Terrace, is today from 3 to 8 p.m. Mr. Pilousek was born on April 14, 1930. A construction worker, he was a member of the Niles Senior Center and the Niles Senior Citizens Club. He also volunteered at Lutheran General Hospital. He passed away on Friday, Oct. 27 at Lutheran General Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eric and Anna E. (nee Kern) Pilousek, and his brother Ronald (Annette) Pilousek. He is survived by his nieces Annette (William) Koch, April Pilousek, and Holly (Doug) Bressler, his grand nieces and nephews Annette, Billy, David, Adam, Emily and Hannah, and his great niece Ronnette. In lieu of flowers contributions to Niles Food Pantry, 1000 Civic Center in Niles.

JONITH B. ROMANO
Of Park Ridge

Jonith B. Romano (nee Biggio), 80, Park Ridge area resident for 47 years, passed away quietly on Oct. 24, 2006 at Manor Care of Northbrook. Born in Chicago, Ill. on Nov. 23, 1925, she was the daughter of John and Edith Biggio. Her eight year wait is now over and she has been reunited with her loving husband, Patrick. Jonith was a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother. She is survived by her children, Thomas Romano and Michele (Jim) Montalbano, her grandchildren Kristen Romano, Laura Romano, Ashley Romano, Jim (Danielle) Montalbano, and John Montalbano. She finally rests in peace. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society in the name of Dr. Patrick Romano. Funeral arrangements made by Oehler Funeral Home.

LORRAINE M. RUFF
Entrepreneur

A funeral service and instate for Lorraine M. Ruff, 80, formerly of Itasca and Schaumburg, took place Monday, Oct. 23 at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington. She was interred at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Hts. Visitation was on Sunday. Mrs. Ruff was born in Chicago. She was owner and founder of Ruff Travel Agency in Schaumburg from 1975 to 1993. She was also a member of the American Society of Travel Agents. She passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Life Care Center in Glendale, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron E. Ruff. She is survived by her loving children Jeri (Paul) Lotts and Darlene (David) Baier, her cherished grandchildren Brett (Robin) Tracy, Michael Lotts, Jennifer Lotts, Sean Baier and Chris (Jamie) Baier, and dear great-grandchildren Joseph, Seth, Courtney, and Katelynn. Funeral arrangements by Grove Memorial.

HERMAN SCHMIDT
Of Palatine

A visitation and funeral service for Herman Emil Schmidt, 97, formerly of Palatine, took place Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine. Born January 17, 1909 in Chicago, Mr. Schmidt was raised on a Palatine farm. He owned Schmidt Electric for 50 years before retiring to a farm in Byron, Mn. He passed away Thursday, Oct. 19. Mr. Schmidt was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (nee Walsh) Schmidt, his great-granddaughter Jessica Franz, his brothers Frank Schmidt and Raymond Schmidt, and his sister Viola Schmidt. He is survived by his children Herman A. Schmidt and Betty (Bob) Franz, his grandchildren Randy (Wendy) Franz, Richard Franz, Michael (Julie) Franz, Jeffery (Linda) Franz, Jennifer (Glynn) Walker, Kim (Dan) Loomans, Tiffany (Sam) Ancheril, Darren Schmidt, Justin Schmidt, Christopher Schmidt, Brandon Schmidt, Heather Schmidt, his sister Marie Collins, brother-in-laws Leroy (Lorna) Walsh and Charles (Jean) Walsh, and 16 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Ministry, 200 N. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine, Ill. Funeral arrangements made by Meadows Funeral Home.

FRANK B. SHAW
Of Palatine

A funeral service for Frank B. Shaw, 78, of Palatine was held community Church of Rolling Meadows. Visitation was at the Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. Shaw will be interred at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst. Born Oct. 16, 1928 in Oak Park, Mr. Shaw served in the army during the Korean War. He worked for Publix office supply in sales for many years and was a long time member of the Community Church of Rolling Meadows. He passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Hts. Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Krueger) Shaw, his children Debra (Duane) Oest and Randy (Cheryl) Shaw, his brother Howard C. Shaw, and his grandchildren Brandon Oest, Haleigh Oest, Daniel Shaw, Marc Shaw, and Taylor Shaw. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Community Church of Rolling Meadows.

NICHOLAS W. SHULTZ
Of Arlington Hts.

A funeral mass for Nicholas W. Shultz, 46, formerly of Naperville, was yesterday in Arlington Hts. Visitation was the preceding day. Committal service was at All Saints Cemetery following the mass. Nicholas was born on February 15, 1960 in La Grange to Robert and Julia Elizabeth (nee Higgins) Shultz. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and a member of the American Legion Merle Guild No. 208. For the past several years, Nicholas was employed as an insurance consultant for Mercer Consulting in Chicago. He had previously been employed by both Aon and Metropolitan Life Company. Nicholas was also actively involved with the Indian Princesses program with all three of his daughters. He died October 28, 2006 at his home in Arlington Hts. Nicholas is preceded in death by his father, Robert Horan, his sister, Mary Shultz, and his mother-in-law, Elean L. (nee McHale) Horan. He is survived by his wife, Therese M. (nee Horan) Shultz, whom he married on August 6, 1988 in Skokie, his children, Emily Shultz, Elizabeth Shultz, and Hannah Shultz, his mother Julia Elizabeth Shultz, his siblings Anne (Paul) Pfeiffer and Marley Shultz, his father-in-law, Raymond P. (Jeanne) Horan, and his brothers-in-law, Brian R. Horan and Thomas J. (Jennifer) Horan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Shultz Children Education Fund, c/o Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts., or to PanCAN, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 7000, El Segundo, Ca.

GRACE SINDELAR
Of Niles

A funeral service for Grace Pauline Sindelar, 80, of Niles, took place at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home yesterday. Visitation was the preceding day. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Born June 13, 1926 in Chicago, Mrs. Sindelar worked for Sears. She was also a member of the Harrison Alumni Reunion Committee and a volunteer at Holy Family Medical Center. She passed away Saturday, Oct. 28 at Lexington Health Care Center. Mrs. Sindelar was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Felix Jasiek. She is survived by her husband Henry G. Sindelar, her children Alan (Kathy) Sindelar, Ron (Pat) Sindelar, and Donna (Joe) Anzelone, and her grandchildren Mary Sindelar, Cortney Sindelar, Kimberly Sindelar, Daniel Sindelar, Joseph Anzelone, and Morgan Anzelone.

WALTER S. SOWA
Of Inverness

Family and friends met for a mass for Walter S. Sowa, 86, of Inverness, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Inverness. Visitation was the preceding day. Interment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Mr. Sowa was born May 18, 1920 in Chicago. A World War II Navy veteran, he died Thursday, Oct. 26 at his home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis. He is survived by his children Bonnie (James) Nischik and Lawrence (Judy) Sowa, his dear sister Helen (Jack) Rohner, and his cherished grandchildren BethAnn (Chad) Mund, Rebecca Nischik, Caroline Sowa, Amanda Sowa, Laura Sowa, and Michael Sowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home.

WILLIAM E. SPRADLING SR
WWII Army Veteran

A funeral service for William E. Spradling Sr., 88, of Bensenville, took place on Thursday, Oct. 26 at First United Methodist Church in Bensenville with Rev. Luis F. Reyes officiating. Interment was at Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary in Elmhurst. Mr. Spradling was born in Harrin, Ill. on Oct. 7, 1918. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked at the Crane Company in Morton Grove. He died on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Jane R. Spradling nee Summers; his son William E. (Terry) Spradling Jr.; his grandchildren Carrie (Kevin) Wilson, David (Monica) Spradling, Alison Spradling, Amanda Spradling, and Amanda Willey; and his great-grandchildren Michael Spradling and Hailey Wilson. In lieu of flowers, contributions to First United Methodist Church are appreciated.

ANTON SULIK
Of Des Plaines

A memorial visitation for Anton Sulik, 92, was held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel. Mr. Sulik was born on June 10, 1914 in Chicago. He died on Sunday, Oct. 29, in Des Plaines, where he had lived for 53 years. He worked as a machinist at Parker Hannifin in Des Plaines, and retired in 1984. Mr. Sulik was survived by his wife of 57 years, Hazel (nee Williams). He was also survived by his sons Carl (Nancy) Sulik, Raymond (Jung ³Sue²) Sulik, and Charles Sulik, his grandchildren Scott, Jennifer, Christopher (Tanya), Jason (Jennifer), Matthew (Linsey), and Thomas, his great grandchildren Alexis, Skylar, and Reece, and his sister Susan (Bob) Braun. Mr. Sulik was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen (James) Bertoglio, and his brother Charles Sulik.

CHARLES E. TAYLOR, SR.
Of Elk Grove Village

A funeral service for Charles E. Taylor, Sr., 85, of Elk Grove Village took place yesterday at Hicks Cemetery in Murray, Ky. Visitation was Monday at Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village. Interment at Hicks Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was born in Tennessee. He died at home on Sunday, Oct. 22. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Taylor. He is survived by his children, Charles (Maryann) Taylor, Jr., Robert (Susan) Taylor, Sheila (Roger) Skartucit, Sandra (William) Firestone, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

ARTHUR VEHLOW
Of Niles

Funeral services for Arthur Vehlow, 63, of Niles took place Monday, Oct. 30 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and St. John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was the same day at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. Mr. Vehlow was born on May 18, 1943 in Chicago. A pressman for a newspaper, he passed away Friday, Oct. 27 at Glenview Terrace Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Vehlow, Sr. and Lillian (Swiatek) Vehlow. He is survived by his aunt Frances Dyjack and his cousins Gary (Joanne) Dyjack, Christine (late Joseph) (Robert) Nasca), Roger (Nora) Dyjack, Deborah (Daniel) Weil, Regina (William) Koukios.

VIOLA T. WALSH
Of Buffalo Grove

Funeral services for Viola T. Walsh, 93, formerly of Niles, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home and John Brebeuf Church. Visitation was the previous day at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Mrs. Walsh, a homemaker, was born on January 6, 1913. She died Sunday, Oct. 22 at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Walsh, and her parents Viola (nee Bilger) Tryon and Oscar Tryon. She is survived by her children Michele Neilson, Mary Pat Stoll, and Jack (Ellen) Walsh, her sister Doris Slavicek, and her grandchildren Brian (Shanna) Nielson, Lisa (Antonio) Perez, Sean (Sarah) Walsh, Patrick Walsh, Erin Walsh Christopher (Emily) Stoll, and Michael (Megan) Stoll.

VERONICA P. WHITE
Of Prospect Heights

A funeral mass for Veronica P. White, 86, of Prospect Heights, was held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at St. James Church in Arlington Heights. Visitation took place on Monday, Oct. 30 at Glueckert Funeral Home. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Ms. White was born on May 27, 1919 in Chicago. She died on Oct. 27, 2006 at Brighton Gardens in Prospect Heights. Ms. White is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Eva and her husband Wilfrid F. White. She is survived by her children William (Lois), Mary (Ron) Mabus and Ginny (Wayne) Lents, grandchildren Stephen (Cyndi), Nora (Greg) Phillips, Kevin (Mallory) Lents and Jason Lents, and sister Jeanne (John) Tracy, as well as her five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 E. Madison, Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60602 or to a favorite charity.