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Laura E. Kaese, nee Smeltzer; Born August 13, 1922 , at peace April 2, 2012, Age 89; beloved wife of the late James E., Sr.; loving mother of James E., Jr. (Elizabeth) and Robert (Kim); dear grandmother of James III (Erin), Scott, Steven (Lauren), Kristine (Ralph) and Kelly (Daryl); great-grandmother of Kasey, Andrew, Jake, Sevrin, Colin and Owen; cherished "Mom" of Marlene (Robert) Kraft. Funeral service, Friday, 10:00 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Entombment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Laura's name to Rush Oak Park Hospital, ICU 520 S. Maple, Oak Park, IL 60304 would be appreciated. For information 708-453-1234