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Deaths WILLIAM A. PANKONEN William A. Pankonen of McHenry, died Saturday, Sept. 27, at McHenry hospital. He was 77 years old, born July 6, 1903, in Chicago, the son of Adolph and Caroline (Kreino) Pankonen. Mr. Pankonen had been a permanent resident of the area since 1968 and previously lived in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Ottilia A. (Schwab) Pankonen; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Haubner of Pompano Beach, Fla. and Mrs. Ruth Wilkinson of McHenry; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Adolph and Elmer. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. Services were scheduled Tuesday, l p.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Roger W. Schneider officiating, and burial was private. In lieu of flowers, con­ tributions may be made to the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, McHenry, or the McHenry Area Rescue squad. JAMES N. BALFE James N. Balfe, 75, of 3507 Countryside, McHenry, and formerly of Williams Bay, Wis., died Sunday, Sept. 28, in Rockford Memorial hospital. He was born Nov. 9,1905, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Christopher and Anna (Bolte) Balfe. He was a resident of McHenry since May, 1980; had been employed for 30 years as an asbestos worker for the Lou Stevenson company of Melrose Park and Brand Insulation company of Chicago. Mr. Balfe is survived by three children, Mrs. Ronald (Elizabeth) Hagen of Lin­ coln, Calif.; Mrs. Wesley (Jacquelyn) Sterne of Crystal Lake; and Mrs. Norman (Grace) Fenzel of Johnsburg; one son, Robert of Lombard; 19 grand­ children; seven great­ grandchildren and a brother, Garrett Nelson of Long Island, N Y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, Nov. 18, 1979; a daughter, Marianne Scott, April 24, 1970 and a son, James Christopher, April 24, 1949. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11 a.m., in the George R. Justen & Son funeral home, with in­ terment in Irving Park cemetery, Chicago. Memorials would be greatly appreciated to the American Cancer society. KARL A. KOCH Karl A. Koch, 69, of 470 W. Jackson street, Woodstock died in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Sept. 30. He was born May 8, 1911, in Fort Wayne, Ind ., the son of Charles and Emma Freese Koch. In Forty Wayne, Ind., Jan. 14,1941, he married Dolores Cleaver and she survives. A practicing attorney in Woodstock for many years, he was associated with the McHenry County Family Service and Community Mental Health. A veteran of W W. II, he served as a commander in the Navy. Besides his wife, Dolores, he is survived by two sons, Karl G. of Lansing, 111., and Timothy of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Karen) Peterson, Santa Rosa, Calif, and Mrs. Carl ( K r i s t i n e ) B r u n i n g , DesPlaines; his parents of Fort Wayne, Ind., six grandchildren; one brother, Wa^ne, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a sister, Mrs. Thelda Bertram of St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 p.m. at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin- Cooney funeral home in Woodstock. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Ahlstrand of Grace Lutheran church officiating with burial in Windridge cemetery, Cary. Memorials may be made to the Woodstock Rescue Squad. EDWARD A. PALMER, JR. Edward A. Palmer, Jr., 65, of 2503 S. Highwood, McHenry, died Thursday, Sept. 25, in McHenry hospital. He was born June 24, 1915, in Chicago, to Ed­ ward and Rose (Giroux) Palmer, Sr. Mr. Palmer was a 25-year resident of the area; A member of the First United Methodist church; was employed as a stationary engineer 36 years for Illinois Bell Telephone at their downtown Chicago location; belonged to the Illinois Telephone Pioneers 20 years and was a WW II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Brendle) whom he married 41 years ago, June 24, 1939, in Chicago. Other survivors are one son, Robert of McHenry; one sister, Rosemary Herman of Winfield, 111. and a brother, Donald of chicago. Funeral services were held Saturday, l p.m., in the George R. Justen & Son f u n e r a l h o m e , w i t h Reverend Ralph Smith of the First United Methodist church officiatng. Interment was in Arlington cemetery, Elmhurst, 111. Memorials may be made in his name and directed to the family. Extend Deadline For Series Of Concerts The Community Concerts association of Crystal Lake has announced that the memberships campaign, originally scheduled to end Sept. 27, has been extended for one week, due to con­ tinued demand. Mem­ berships will be available from volunteers in all parts of McHenry county through Oct. 4. This season's mem­ berships will include ad­ mission to four top-quality concerts, Toccatas and Flourishes, Nov. 1; the Aspen Soloists, Nov. 8; the Young Americans in an all Gershwin revue in March; and Wilson and Allen, flute and harp duo, in April. All concerts will be held at Crystal Lake South high school, 1200 S. McHenry avenue, Crystal Lake. M e m b e r s h i p s a r e available by calling Dorothy Snook, 459-8223. Hush puppies Capezio Socialites Co**** J°'»He Dexter Acme Dingo I P nl 134 Cass Street Woodstock Jut 5 door* we»t of oar old location! 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Upon approaching a school bus stopped for the purpose of loading or discharging pupils, a motorist traveling in either direction must stop and remain stopped until the bus signals are no longer activated. Failure to observe these rules can result in a conviction which carries a penalty of 30 days' suspension of the offending motorist's drivers license. School buses must be affixed with special visual equipment and other safety devices. In addition to the STOP arm on the driver's side of the bus, all school buses must be equipped with an 8-lamp flashing signal permitting a red light to be used while the school bus is stopped and an amber (caution) light to be used just prior to and just after stopping. The law provides that these visual warnings can be used only when loading or discharging pupils.^ Other safety devices required to be carried on school buses are fire ex­ tinguishers and first aid kits. Buses that carry 17 or more passengers and that were manufactured after July 31, 1976, must have laminated safety glass. The law also makes special provisions relating to speed zones in the vicinity of school buildings. The rules require that when official signs are posted warning that a school zone is being approached and indicating the maximum speed limit, no motorist shall drive in excess of 20 miles per hour during school days when school children are present. To distinguish official school buses from other types of buses the law provides that no vehicle other than one registered as a school bus can be painted the "national school bus chrome yellow" nor can any other vehicle be identified with the words "school bus". When yellow school buses are used for transporting passengers on other than official school business, the "school bus" sign must be covered. PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. IX TOBER 1.1tSS from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS October Z , 1890--Comedian Groucho Marx, the Marx brother with the crack-shot wit, born New York City. October 3, 1965--Congress passes new immigration law, elimi­ nating national quotas. October 4,1957--Soviet Union launches first manmade satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit around the Earth, demonstrating that U.S. space program is less advanced than Russian. October 5, 1918--Allied armies break through Germany's Hindenburg Line, leading to World War 1 armistice. October 6, 1958--Atomic submarine U.S.S. Seawolf surfaces after establishing a record of 60 days underwater. October 7, 1916--Georgia Tech trounces Cumberland (Tennes­ see) University in worsf recorded defeat in football history, 222-0, at Atlanta. Weston Joseph Frisby, 11, first child of James (Mike) and Darlene Frisby, was born Sept. 14, weighing 6 lbs., 5V* oz., and 20 in. long, in Memorial hospital, Woodstock. A brother, Michael, 6, and a sister, Lorie Ann 14, are at home. His paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Kirschner of Powers, Mich., and the paternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Weston J. Frisby of McHenry. Cathy L. and Barry J. Smith of 1512 W. Catalpa drive, McHenry, ai*e parents of a daughter, Celena Allison, Sept. 21, weighing 7 lbs., 4 oz. The baby has a sister, Crystal S. Maternal grandparents are Donald and Ann Greenhill, Barrington, the paternal ones are John Smith and Sue Mills of Jonesboro, Ark. Allen and Antionette Olson of 4018 Kane Avenue, McHenry, became parents of their first child, Anthony Allen, Sept. 20. He weighed 5 and IVi oz. His maternal grandparents are Wayne and Helen Miller of Union City, Calif., and paternal grandparents are Wally and Martha Olson of McHenry. Great-grandmothers are Myrtle Blackman of Fort Worth, Tex., and Esther Balo of Oakland. Calif. Steven J. and Carol Sedlak, 1816 N. Oak drive, McHenry, are parents of their first child, a daughter, Cynthia Ann, on Sept 18. The baby weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. Maternal grandmother is Sadie Johnson of Chicago and the paternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sedlak of Chicago. Richard and Cindy Danelski, 2216 Barreville, McHenry, became parents of their first child, a son, Richard Joseph, Sept. 21. He weighed 5 lbs., 11 ozs. and his maternal grandparents are Mr. and\Mrs. Charles Budreck, McHenry, and the paternal opfes are Mr. and Mrs. James Danelski of Woodstock Mark and Eve Schroeder, 4401 N. Mayfair,McHenry, are parents of a son, Kurt Matthew, Sept. 21, weighing 7 lbs., 11 oz. He has a sister, Leah. His maternal grand­ parents are Glenn Hargrave of Plato Center, and the paternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schroeder of Wonder Lake. A daughter, Stefanie Lynn, was born to Michelle Lewis and Jay Saenz of 1715 N. Oakleaf drive, McHenry, on Sept. 23, at Lake Forest hospital, Lake Forest. 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