Maria Franz nee Kalatschan, age 95; beloved wife of the late Peter Franz; loving mother of John (Rita) Franz, cherished grandmother of Eric (Lisa) Franz, Christina (Kris) Becker,  and Michael Selvaggi; dearest great grandmother of Evan, Sienna, Brook, Bryce, and Francesco. Visitation Monday 4 PM until 8 PM at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Homes, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 AM going to Our Lady of Ransom Church for 10 AM Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Member of Donauschwaben Club. Funeral info: 847-966-7302