Shrader, Sue E.
A tennis professional at Midtown Athletic Club for more than 30 years, died Nov. 29, 2018, at the age of 72 of brain cancer.
Ms. Shrader, a native of Sacramento, CA, joined Midtown in 1986 after working as the women’s head tennis coach at Sacramento State University, her alma mater.
A former player on the Virginia Slims Futures Tennis Circuit, Ms. Shrader also taught tennis at Marymount School in Westwood, CA, and the Rio del Oro Racquet Club in Sacramento. Previously, Ms. Shrader won the USTA National Women’s Doubles Championship in 1965. She had a top USTA ranking in singles and doubles play during both high school and college.
Ms. Shrader brought her love for the game to Mid-Town, where she ran the "Matinee Tennis" program. Under her direction and tutelage, Matinee Tennis developed into one of Midtown’s most popular programs for tennis enthusiasts of all abilities.
Services are private. Memorial donations may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 3950, San Rafael, CA 94912-3950.
Of Oak Lawn, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2018. Husband of Lesley (Fitzgerald); cherished father of Amy and Joseph E. Tillman; devoted son of Marlene (Sparkes) Fitzgerald and the late Edward Tillman; loving brother of Marcie (Sam) DeChristopher, John (Sandy) Carey, Edward Tillman, Michael Tillman, Robert Tillman, and Gerald (Deanne) Tillman; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Family will greet friends and neighbors Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. Memorial Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Evangelical Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave. in Worth, IL. Inurnment private.
Proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500
Age 101, of Evergreen Park, IL, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Kuchan); loving father of the late Robert (Joyce), William (Jeanne), and James (Janet) Yukich; devoted companion of Virginia Wrobel; cherished grandfather of Tamara, William, Robert, Bert, Michael, Jamie, Alex, and Matthew; proud great-grandfather, dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
Known as the “Godfather of Evergreen Park” and a former Evergreen Park trustee for many years. Yukich Field, located in the 9000 block of South Kedzie, was named in honor of Tony for his long-time dedication to the Evergreen Park community. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, 3600 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Kenny Brothers to St. Bernadette Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn. For more information 708-425-4500.
will be received at the Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blks. West of Mannheim Rd.) on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Barbara Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L. SUNTIMES.COM