Known to many as the "Candy Lady," passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer, age 83 years. Beloved mother of Nada Mitich. Dear "second mom" of Laura Mertz. Preceded in death by her loving husband Zika Mitich, and her parents Arthur and Franziska Gahr. Visitation at the Funeral Home THUR June 5th 4-8 PM. Mali Pomen at 7 PM. Funeral Services FRI 10 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church. Interment Forest Hill Memorial Park. Claire was a longtime member of the Lake Band Parents Inc. She will be sorely missed and forever in the hearts of all whose lives she dearly touched. Special thanks and deep gratitude to Dr. Glenn Ragalie, Dr. Brenda Pierce, Dr. Ellen Ziaja and the Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice for all the loving care and kindness that Claire received. "Proud to be an American" PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322